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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1933

Page

1

District NRA Chief Selected To Receive Violation Complaints

George E. Norman of Omaha was named NRA general in charge of a fourteen county district including Cheyenne. Keith Neville of North Platte was chosen state NRA board chairman to enforce regulations. The board aims to curb wartime methods and seek newspaper help to educate and enforce rules. M BE Gooch of Lincoln was named secretary with Porterfield assisting. Continued onPage Six.

George *E. Norman Omaha NRA Cheyenne County Norman McPherson Logan Kimball Cheyenne Deuel Keith Perkins Lincoln Chase Hayes Frontier Dundy Hitchcock Red Willow Keith ‘Neville North Platte Avis Nebraska Cnuity M BE. Gooch H. B Porterfield Capitoll

Farmers Oil Co to Erect 20000 Gallon Fuel Tank

Farmers Oil Co plans a 20000 gallon fuel tank to be erected in Sidney. Henry Johnson, manager, cites rising business from farmers and townspeople and expects a growth as planting and harvesting seasons resume and rain arrives. The tank will be built soon after arrival to improve efficiency.

Farmers Oil Co Farmers Union Cras and Oil Company Sidney Henry Johnson Johnson Com

Instruction School Held For Farmers Aiding Officers

A Wednesday afternoon session titled Instruction School for men charged with aiding farmers to sign wheat acreage allotment contracts was held in the district court room with County Agent Wilby in charge. Over sixty men were present.

Wilby

James Hand Wins Trip to World’s Fair

Sidney World Herald agent James Hand Jr wins a free trip to Chicago World’s Fair by signing 25 new subscribers. He departs Sunday morning from Julesburg aboard the special train for World Herald boys, with all expenses paid.

James Hand World Herald Chicago Fair Julesburg

Missing Pueblo prisoner sighted near Julesburg

City and county police hunted Wednesday night for a man who broke a stall at Julesburg that afternoon and was believed headed this way. A highway and railroad yard watch was kept, but no arrests were reported.

Julesburg

States plan western meeting on gas tax evasion

A meeting of eight western states is called by Kansas to tackle bootlegging and evasion of gasoline taxes. Delegates from Nebraska Colorado Wyoming and others will attend in Denver August 28 and 29. Nebraska and national tax evasion groups will join, aiming to curb tax avoidance while gasoline firms cooperate.

Felton Kansas Denver Bryan Charles “Conkim O Nebraskca Gaseline Department Agriculture Ichva Nebraska Colorado Wyoming South Dakota New Mexico National

Sidney Esals Batting Averages and Fielding Record Shown

The Sidney Esals boast a .908 team fielding average and a .278 batting mark across sixteen games. Robineau and Kepler lead with high averages, while Chaney and Wilson appear in ten or more contests. W Thomas shows 2 home runs and 8 two base hits, Maley leads steals with 12, Kilham totals 41 strikeouts in 42 innings.

Sidney Esals Robineau Kepler Chaney Wilson 2Robineau Garvey W.thomas Maley W. Thomas Portz Beyers Hornsby Kiltham W Thomas Helmsley Kilham

Heaton Named Home Loan Attorney Reported

Unofficial word indicates Patrick Heaton may serve as attorney for the Home Loan Crxyners Corporation in the county while John McCleneghan would be appraiser but no official confirmation has been made and neither man is ready to offer services in this role until definite word is received.

Patrick Heaton Crxyners Corporation John McCleneghan Charles Smrha

County Schools Enroll About 2700 Students This Year

Cheyenne county public schools educate around 2700 students aged six to twenty across the county. The county superintendent notes this enrollment figure excludes parochial schools from last year’s total.

Cheyenne

Fling Meetings Open for Wheat Acreage Plan Filings

Applications for the wheat acreage adjustment program began in Cheyenne county with a crew of over seventy men to assist farmers in filing at precinct meeting places. Meetings were held in Lodgepole Sidney Colton and Lorenzo yesterday and continue through next Tuesday with detailed schedules for each precinct and venue.

Cheyenne ‘County Lodge Pols Sidney Colton Lorenzo Telegraph Lodgepole Ladze Pole Huntsman Leimer's Hall Bunker Hill Bunker ‘Hill Gurley Scciner Gurley

Geraldine Pitman Married in Dalton Catholic Church

Geraldine Pitman daughter of Mr and Mrs W B Pitman was married Tuesday evening in the Catholic church at Dalton to Dr WY Norine of Tonasket Washington The ceremony was performed by Rev Fullam in the presence of the Pitman family and close friends Virginia Barlow and Gerald Pitman were attendants A wedding dinner at the Pitman home followed with couples seated including Mr and Mrs Pitman Gerald Miss Barlow Mr and Mrs J W Goodale and daughter Charlotte Continued on page 6

Geraldine W. B.pitman Dalton Norine Pitman Gerald

Hope To Get Session Of Teachers In 1934

The Nebraska State Teachers Association district meeting will be held in Scottsbluff October 25-27 with Sidney delegates pushing to host the 1934 gathering. Western Nebraska teachers’ convention here two years ago proved highly profitable for Sidney merchants who benefited from visiting teachers’ purchases. Sidney merchants promise entertainment and Sidney’s new auditorium could tip votes in favor of moving the 1934 session to Sidney in the rotation with Scottsbluff Alliance and Sidney.

Nebraska State Teacher's Association Scottsbluff Sidney Nebraska Alliance

Paving and Oil District Planned for Bluffs

A special committee selected by Mayor A. T. Howard approved a proposal to create a paving and oiling district in Scottstilutt from 1 to 90 blocks. City Engineer A. C. Ogilvy prepared cost estimates, aiming to provide employment for many residents.

Scottstilutt Ffrom of .A iMayor A. It. Howard A. C. Ogilvy

Planet collisions may explain Nebraska meteor displays

Reports of meteors across western Kansas and southwestern Nebraska raise speculation of cosmic upheaval. Scientists note unusual activity in space while local observers recount a Broadwater meteorite near farmer Jerry Guillon. A Denver museum curator, H Nininger, studies stray stones, as astronomers discuss a Saturn white spot possibly tied to a meteor or internal eruption. The study continues on page six.

Nebraska Earth Kansas Broadwater H Wniniger Denver Museum Jerry Guillion Nininger Ihs Saturn Naval Observators

Signing for Allotment Contract Lets Farmers Show Interest

Farmers may file written applications for a modent acreage adjustment contract without committing to sign. After permanent organization, a county committee and budget, farmers will be asked to choose to sign. No force involved, but contract violations mean repaying government benefits. If all join Cheyenne County could receive about 500000 yearly, perhaps 60 percent participation yielding 300000. Details depend on Plan A or Plan 2B and are decided by the permanent committee.

Thea -Organization Wif Cheyenne County Cheyenne Lincoln HB. Wekhn Democratic Central Covernor Bryan Bryan

Rifle Meet Planned For 1934 At Sidney Club

The Sidney Rifle Club enjoyed last Sunday's meet and plans a new annual shoot in August 1934. Fort Warren officers may bring marksmen for an informal session soon, as the outdoor range is condemned. Visitors praised the course and quick moving targets run by John Scheterman. Secretary Red Johnson oversaw registration and helped prepare the course. Gus Hellbush managed the firing line and would have liked to shoot he is noted as a skilled marksman. Continued on page 2.

Sidney Rifle Club Fort Warren Sidney John Scheterman Red Johnson Tary Johnson Gus Hellbush Hallbush

Sidney High School Prospects for 1933 Football Season

Coach Leo P Black returns from Lincoln and Chicago to guide Sidney High School football. He expects a competitive team with ten lettermen and fifteen younger players, led by captain Ed Christofferson a top lineman with two years conference experience. Continued details hinted on page 2.

Leo P. ‘Black Lincoln Chicago Black Sidney Ed ‘Christofferson Sidney Igh School Wiarcons

School Edition Issued This Week by The Telegraph

The Telegraph releases the second annual school edition in tabloid form Sue vin. It lists opening and registration details for the county schools and names faculty in charge of all instruction this year. Sidney merchants funded the edition with ads and are urged to support them for school supplies and needs.

Telegraph Sidney ‘Merchants

Wheat Belt race tightens to near finish with title in doubt

The Wheat Belt season nears closing as Peetz, Lodge Pole, Potter and Sidney battle for pennant. Sunday games shape the outcome with Lodge Pole at Bunker Hill and Sidneys Seals aiming to trim Peetz while Lorenzo looms as a potential spoiler. A playoff could follow if Peetz and Lodge Pole split the final pair.

Peetz Lodge Pole Potter Sidney Bunker Hill Ledge Pole Kimball Seals Lorenzo Sprigg Bales Sidneys Seals

Oilers to Enter Denver Tourney as Sidney Oilers

Venaco Oilers will play in the Rocky Mountain Tournament in Denver next week under the Sidney Oilers name. Two fast softball hurlers join the squad and subscriptions pour in from individuals and organizations. Entry fees mailed this week. Powerine Company of Denver funds $59 of expenses and M H Robineau offers $25.00. Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club directors were contacted and express agreement for support.

Venaco Oilers Rocky Mountain Denver Sidney Oilers Powerine Company of Derver Oilers M. H Robineau Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club

Decision Appealed In County Court Larceny Case

Fred Runge found guilty of larceny in county court. He appealed Tuesday to district court and is free on a $200 appeal bond posted by his brother in law William Riggs. Judge Barlow noted the evidence was circumstantial but sufficient. Runge seen near the warehouse near Farmers Elevator. oil belonged to White Eagle Oil Co. Each drum held 105 pounds. Attorney E L Hyde represented the appeal.

Fred Runge William Riggs Barlow Runge White ‘Eagle Oil Company

Anton Link Named To Important Station

Rev Anton Link pastor of St Patrick's Church was appointed by Bishop Bona of Grand Island as moderator of the diocese and council of Catholic women. His first duty is to organize all women of the Grand Island diocese and strengthen Catholic women projects including the press Keen's Home for the Aged and care of orphans.

Anton “Link

Scientists Tour of Inspecting Medicine Wheel Site

Forty eminent scientists from around the world visit Sheridan Wyoming this month to survey the Medicine Wheel claim, then proceed toward the bad lands of northwest Nebraska and southwest South Dakota where Princeton University digs for titanotherian remains. The group, part of the International Geological congress, just concluded its Washington D C meeting and will showcase American west regions to foreign researchers.

Sheridan Wyo Nebraska South Dakotas Princeton University Trans Missouri International Geological Coenpress Washington D. C American West

Luikart to Visit Sidney During Bank Supervisors Tour

State Bank Superintendent E H Luikart will tour Nebraska this week visiting Sidney as part of a 10 day series of meetings with his receivership assistants in charge of failed banks. He began with a conference at Kearney and will continue to Scottshiliz Alliance Harrison Norfolk Chadron Nellich and perhaps more. He carries records on troubled cases and will assess progress winding up failed banks and prospects for the banking system ahead.

E H. Luikart Sidney Kearney Scottshiliz Alliance Harrison Norfolk Chadron Nellich

Lions Trim Rotary In Softball Game 19 to 6

Lions club softball team defeated the Rotarys 19 to 6 on Tuesday night. Ewing pitched well for the Lions with solid support from teammates. Kepler and J Lowe contributed RBI bursts to power the offense, while Rotarys struggled after a five-run sixth inning.

PheiLions Club Rotariats Ewing Lions Kepler J. Lowe Frome

Good Fishing Trip Near Hingham Enjoyed By Party

A fishing outing Wednesday near Hingham yielded a good day for perch and bluegill. Participants included G F Liebendorfer, his son J B Emstick, and W C Colson a former coach now Alliance school principal, with others from Alliance.

Cartysake Hingham Liebrdorfer C Liebendorfer J B Emstick Alliance W C. Colson

County Agent Wille Holds Corn Hog Plan Until Wheat Allotment Set

County agent Wille says he will not discuss the corn and hog allotment plan until the wheat acreage allotment is organized. He has received data but will not offer information to farmers yet. He notes the five million hog marketing plan is not immediately important to Cheyenne County until Denver is designated as a base for marketing.

Wille Cheyenne Willey

Kindergarten age rule outlined in North Side notice

A North Side notice states that children must be five years old or will be five by December 1 1933 to attend kindergarten. It describes two short half day sessions for junior high and a longer morning session plus an afternoon session for the eastward kindergarten.

North Side

Accident Victims Listed From Kimball Street Living

Four people were injured last Thursday near Pottern with no deaths reported. Lois Sutton of Peria, Texas, and Albert Goder of Glen Gale, California, are described as most seriously hurt and slightly improved. They’re in a Kimball hospital.

Pottern Lois Sutton Pe‘eria Albert Goder Glen Gale Calif Kimball Hospital

Holiday Picnic at Krueger's Lake Reported

The Cheyenne County Holieazy association held a picnic at Krueger's Lake yesterday. Telegraph staff could not secure a full report on activities by press time. A concise update will appear in Tuesday's Telegraph News.

Cheyenne County Holieazy Association Krueger

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Neville Heaton Bidney District Court Room Geraldine Pitman Bluffs Panhandle Wheat Belt Sidney Park E.l.hyde Panhandlen BAD Lands Tion Luikart Kimball Sti Krueger’s
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