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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1929
Page
8
Wands are invited to compete in the Diamond Jubilee meet in Omaha submitting band selection, composer, and conductor details to the Diamond Jubilee Band Contest Committee at City Hall. Each band plays one private selection for judging and may perform one march as a warm up, uniforms preferred but not required.
George Henry Haxby born December 25 1867 in Amnanan Illinois died August 16 1929 in Douglas Wyoming at age 61. A well known pioneer and Mason active in Cheyenne Morrill and Bridgeport lodge affairs he leaves a brother two sisters three sons and two daughters.
A Cheyenne County letter denounces misleading crop stories that inflate poverty and depress prices. Farmers describe poor yields from drought, winds, and failed rains, lament misrepresentation by reporters and assert real hardship despite upbeat press notes.
Card of thanks from Carl A. Busboom and family and neighbors for kindness after the death of Jackie Busboom. Mentions Mr. Barney Oaken and John Oaken. Includes a poetic line about Jackie joining his shining band. Also notes fall week specials at Dr. Niblack's Health Beauty Parlors with prices and hours and names McCleneghan and McKay visiting Ogallala for business.
The Postal Department declines Sidney's request for an air mail stop. The transcontinental route near Sidney operates on a fast through schedule with heavy mail loads. Any additional intermediate landings would delay mail service and are not justified given current demand for expeditious transmission.
County fair entries pour in today for a three day event featuring open and novelty races and wild west performances. Track workouts show strong turf talent as records near being broken. Dancing starts tonight in the new pavilion with Grabill's Merrymakers providing nine musicians. opening night admission is 50 cents per couple.
German American singers and turners will perform at the third annual convention of the German American societies of Nebraska in Omaha on September 15. Delegates from Masik Vereins and Turn-Vereins will participate, with a grand reception at the Musik-Verein on September 14 and a full program including a 120 voice mixed chorus, a 30 piece band, and speeches by Governor Weaver and Professor A A Klammer. The event closes with an UFA film from Germany and a grand ball.
Governor Weaver disclosed the origin of Nebraska's plan to save failed banks through depositor-led reorganization. He described the state banking department's role during a crisis with the Elgin state bank, and how Secretary Bliss and the trade department helped initiate the reorganization method proposed by the governor.
On a 125 foot high Feather River bridge set in No Defense Warner brothers star Monte Blue and May McAvoy dodge a plunge. Blue clings to ties and steel stringer, survives, while a strong supporting cast including Kathryn Carver and William Desmond fills the frame. Weary River also shown with Richard Barthelmess, Betty Compson, and a notable cast.
Louise Fazenda appears ready to show his finest emotional acting in cinema. The inquiry asks whether Fazenda can deliver peak performances and suggests high expectations for his next motion picture role.
Joe Kretz editor notes a blonde stenographer jokes about a Scotch boyfriend opposing marriage until giving the bride away. It mentions a Scot teaching kids music to avoid haircuts and a Scotch girl subscribing to the Whiz Bang for rouge from blushing. WHAT SOME PEOPLE DON'T
Hollywood Legion stadium’s screen debut features The Duke Steps Out starring William Haines with Joan Crawford. The film showcases a prize fighter who doubles as a student, delivering thrills and comedy. A staged fight between Haines and Jack Roper before thousands recreates the Legion arena spectacle.
Referees announcers and stadium staff headline a thoroughly realistic bout between two men, while the final chapter of Tartar the Mighty screens. Gladys Sweet and Rose Walsh visited Sterling Sunday afternoon.
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