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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1938
Page
8
A wagon train member carved Rebecca Winters's name and death date into an iron wagon tire after her sudden cholera death at age 50. Her son learned of her burial in a prairie wilderness as the caravan reached Utah.
The Nebraska Health Department and State Medical Association propose county incubators to protect premature babies. One incubator per county will be placed at a convenient county site, with future builds planned to allow physicians to obtain units at low cost. The program targets reducing infant deaths by practical, local provision of incubators.
The article discusses how yields are measured by harvested area rather than total seedings, noting abandonment can lead to full indemnity on seeded acres while spring planting doubles land use. It explains high rates may reflect poor land or farming practices, and that county committees may adjust rates for atypical losses. Farmers should improve soil productivity to lower rates.
St Patrick Academy will open September 6 with a strong Catholic education emphasis. Affiliated with State University and recognized by the State Department of Education the school offers primary to high school courses plus a comprehensive commercial program. The music and dramatic department are well staffed and the band and orchestra provide instrumental music opportunities. Good clean sport and disciplined environment appeal to both parents and students.
The core of training emphasizes obedience leadership reliability and honesty. St Patrick Academy, though Catholic, accepts students of all denominations with no interference in religious beliefs. Admission welcomes questions about applicant welfare. Registration set for September 5 with classes starting September 6. Faculty includes Reverend Anton Link and Sisters M Cordelia Edith Michaeline Alverna Marie Henry Anton Marjorie Benedict Helen.
The drought and heat damage Minneapolis area corn shows uneven green up and missing ears. Southern central districts suffer worst with many fields green yet earless. Hybrid corn fares better. moisture shortage drives deterioration. Rainfall by counties correlates with crop condition. soil moisture depths critical for growth unless rains arrive.
The listing shows new staff for the 1938-39 school year across East Ward and North Side buildings. Names include Dorothy Dye 2nd grade Florence Blome 1st grade Emma Lindberg Kindergarten A M Francis Willard Edith Oldershaw principal 6th grade Gladys Anderson 5th and 6th Verle Hubbard 5th Agnes Ladine 4th Lottie Brown 3rd Margaret Upte grove 2nd and 3rd Emma Lindberg Kindergarten North Side Jeannetta Sloan principal 4th and 5th Laura Fish 2nd and 3rd Blanche Curtis Kindergarten 1st
The report details student assignments by grade and campus for the south and north sides, with Francis Willard East handling several grades and the North Side School serving younger pupils. It notes expanded trades courses at Sidney High School under Rex Reed, ongoing fireproofing, weather stripping, and improved mechanicals, plus new steel lockers and shop equipment as the district prepares for the new year.
Weekday masses at 7 a m and Sunday services at 7 8 and 9 30 a m with Sunday evening devotion rosary instruction and benediction at 7 30 p m led by Pastor Anton Link.
Sunday school at 845, German service 845, English service 945, Mt Vernon 8pm. Student Schubarth to preach on sins condoned by society but censured by Scripture. Emphasizes applying God's Word over public opinion. Christ valued the humble sinner over self righteous Pharisee. Visitors welcome.
Church announces weekly program with Church School at 9 45 A M Morning Worship at 11 00 A M sermon Unity In Christian Labor Evening Worship at 8 00 P M Thursday choir rehearsal 7 30 P M Welcomes the lonely strong and those seeking a church home to attend and join.
The Foursquare Gospel Church at 817 14 Ave lists Rev and Mrs LeFevre as pastors. Services are Friday 8:00 P M Mid week, Saturday 7:30 P M street meeting, Sunday School 10:30, Morning worship 11:15, Evangelistic service 8:00 P M with the topic Never The Twain Shall Meet.
Pastor W T Kahse invites with details of Bible School at 9 and worship at 11 in the coming month. Sermon titled The Privilege of Prayer will be delivered. Church hours adjust to the season with Bible School 9 45 and worship 11.
Premium books were mailed to many areas in the county except Sidney where residents may pick up a copy free at The Telegraph Publishing Company office. Names listed include M W Dimery Gertrude Nelson G F Lieben dorfer Roy Liggett Rev Peter Spehr and Mrs Axel Leaf.
The message urges believers in education to prioritize the welfare of their souls over worldly gains. It questions the value of gaining the whole world without faith, and invites readers to prepare for next Sunday and attend church, stressing the House of God as the rightful place for all.
The church invites worshipers for Holy Communion at 7 00 A M on the Eleventh Sunday after Trinity led by Dean P E Spehr Vicar Christians are cordial to attend and join in the service at Christ Church Episcopal.
Divine services Sunday morning at 11 o'clock in German. The Rev. H. F. Krohn will preach. You are invited by Otto H. Wittig, pastor.
The Nebraska Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund neared six million dollars with total employer contributions of 3,124 for the second quarter amounting to 937,115. Returns for the first quarter totaled 900,500, with interest earnings of 33,558 since January 1, 1938. Director R. T. Malone cites earlier filings and higher contributions as signs of improving employment conditions.
Fred S. Wallace, chairman of the Nebraska agricultural conservation committee, announced two rulings affecting 1939 farm program payments. First, wheat mixtures for pastures or cover crops will not count as wheat if the mixture contains 25 percent or more rye barley or vetch or 50 percent or more flax oats or other grain. Second, farmers with 1939 wheat acreage allotments under eight acres or with no allotment may either stay within their allotment and earn conservation and price adjustment payments or harvest up to eight acres of wheat for grain or hay.
A field party led by the University of Nebraska shipped 51 large fossil boxes weighing about 250 pounds each, totaling over six tons, from Crawford to the university museum. The shipments, from the Crawford Harrison and Rushville sites, represent the greatest variety and amount ever sent from the area in one year.
The Telegraph uncovers a recent 85th birthday celebration for Fred Wittig Jr. of Sidney who has been a faithful subscriber for fifty two years. The event drew relatives and friends at his south Sidney home and recalled his 1886 life markers including his marriage to Millie Schler and homestead filing.
John F. Folkerts visited Sidney Tuesday while Abbe Burns called on Fred Bauer Monday morning. Mr and Mrs Clifford Frerichs and son were Friday supper guests at the Jim Lindsey home. Joé Frerichs stayed Thursday to Monday at the Jim Lindsey home. George B Buss suffered an arm infection last week. Walter Rufenacht thrashed for Bill Thompson last week. The crew included Bill Bartling Jr Floyd Burns and Harry Thompson. Mrs Fred Bauer and daughter visited the Jim Payne home Friday afternoon. Harley sailed at the Mrs Bertha Borges home Thursday. Mrs Otto Rahe and family spent Monday with Willard Frerichs. Mr and Mrs Morris Jessen attended a dance at Krueger's Lake Wednesday night. Mrs Henry Jobman and daughter.
Hundreds of homemakers have discovered O. P. S. Stores please them with quality variety and ease of shopping. Cost and customer satisfaction drive the business as trained staff aim to improve each visit and ensure shopper delight.
Nebraska Brewers and Beer Distributors Committee led by Charles E. Sandall condemns slot machine legalization. The public and press commend the committee for policing brewing industry activities and supporting law enforcement to uphold state beer regulations and combat anti social conditions around beer sales.
Maurice L Coleman of Monett Missouri has been named superintendent of Scottsbluff Schools succeeding Archer L Burnham who became executive secretary of the Nebraska State Teachers Association. Coleman conferred with officials over the weekend and plans to return to Monett but will come to Scottsbluff soon.
Cheyenne County farmers have until September 15 to apply for seed loans. County agricultural agent urges those needing federal assistance to submit applications promptly.
The announcement says help will be provided after September 15 for handling applications. Fewer loans are expected this year, though many growers may still need assistance. Terms of the loans will be explained to farmers at the farm bureau office in the post office basement.
Notice calls Republicans to attend Friday August 26 1938 at 7 30 P M at the Court House in Sidney for delegates to the State Convention and for county candidates to be presented. Martin W Dimery serves as Chairman.
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