Lone Hitch-Hiker Robs Brule Bank in Western Nebraska
Western Nebraska officers pursue a hitchhiking bandit who robbed Brule bank, escaping with 1509 to 2000 dollars in cash. He commandeered a passing car, headed west toward Julesboro, and remained unshaken as detectives widened the search. This marks a second Keith County bank holdup in recent months, following a Lemoyne raid by armed strangers.
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Keith County
Nebraska
Brule
Julesboro
Schulz
Cheyenne County
Lemoyne
Seals And Cards Set To Tighten Knot In Rivalry
Sidney and Gurley face a crucial game for first place as the Seals and Cards aim to avenge a 10 to 9 win by Lodge Pole last week. Reimer’s form could decide the match at Potter Field while Sidney hopes for strong support from Closman on the mound. Additional turmoil within the Set threatens season stability amid rumors of factional rifts.
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Sidney
Gurley
Cheyenne County
Poite
Potter Field
Lodse
Gurney
Lodge Pole
Reimer
Bearcats
Reaew Potter
Depndt
Ari Closman
Mrs Laura Butler Funeral Details For Bloomington Resident
Laura Butler 71 a Bloomington resident and sister of Mrs Guy V. Doran and H EE Gapen of Sidney died after an illness. Mrs Doran and her daughter Helen traveled from Sidney to attend her funeral at Bloomington. Butler’s seven children survive, with all but one residing in Bloomington. Mr Gapen could not make the trip.
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Guy Doran
Laura Butler
Bloommintown II
Guy V. Doran
H EE Gapen
Sidney
Weure
M. Doran
Helen
Bloomanen
Gaanen
Butter
Sidney Veral
Caidion
Bloomington
Hoover cuts duck season in drought hit north
President Hoover issued a proclamation shortening the duck hunting season to one month nationwide due to severe drought. Geese brant coots face the same limits with openings in October in the north and November in the south, while jacksnipe sora woodcock and doves stay unchanged. Authorities expect Canadian action to follow, with breeding grounds dried up, threatening future waterfowl stocks and urging public cooperation.
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Hoover
United States
Alaska
Biological Survey
Canada
Nebraska
Lincoln
South
Florida
Federal
Dominion
Lutheran School Set To Open September First
St Pauls Lutheran church prepares to begin its 14th year of Christian education on September 1. The parish school offers secular subjects alongside religious instruction, financed by the congregation, with growing non member enrollment and emphasis on personal attention and peer learning.
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W F. Peters
St. Paul’s Lutheran School
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
St. Paul's Lutheran School
Missouri Synod of the Lutheran Church
Vera Harr Weds Willie Jones In Sidney Morning Ceremony
A large Sidney wedding united Vera F Harr and Willie H Jones at 6 am Thursday in the bride’s mother’s home. Rev F Charling Mills officiated in a pink gladiola setting. Bride Vera wore light blue chiffon. best man Roy Moore and bridesmaid Cecile Jones attended. About 30 relatives and friends celebrated. Vera a Sidney HS and Nebraska Wesleyan graduate.
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Vera F. Harr
Willie H. Jones
Harrid Harr
F. Charling Mills
M. E Church
Cecile Jones
Roy Moore
North Platte
Miss Harr
Sidney High School
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Gamma Mu Upsilon Sorority
Nebraska State Fair Names 4-H Building Superintendents
The 1931 Nebraska State Fair organizers announce a large staff to manage exhibits across many departments. Superintendent roles include amphitheatre, auditorium, automobile building and parking, bands, birds, clubs, concessions, gates, transportation, and livestock classes. The new 4-H club building will be the largest exclusive facility in the United States, with a formal dedication planned for Sunday September 6.
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Jackson
GGA
United States
E. R. Purcell
Broken Bow
T. B. Keedle
Minden
H. J. McLaughlin
Doniphan
C. S. Hawk
Hay Springs
C. H. Gustafson
Lincoln
R.S. Griswold
Nebraska State University marks 61st year of service
The piece recalls the 60th anniversary events from 1871 when Allen R. Benton was inaugurated as the first chancellor and University Hall opened. It notes figures such as J. Sterling Morton and graduates who shaped Nebraska's governance, law, and culture, tying the university’s growth to state development. The 1869 act establishing the university and the laying of the cornerstone are highlighted as foundational moments.
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University of Nebraska
State University
America
Mr. Morton
Nebraska
Adam MecMillen
George L. Sheldon
Arthur J. Weaver
Roscoe Pound
Harvard Law School
John J. Pershing
Willa Cather
Emery Buckned
C. M. Bracelen
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Chamber Commerce to Resume Meetings Next Monday
After a month of inactivity the senior chamber of commerce will resume its semi monthly meetings next Monday noon. President Marius Christensen calls for renewed interest as Sidney prepares for fall conventions. The chamber, with nearly one hundred members, has been active in civic affairs and has helped promote an associated chamber of towns along the Lodge Pole valley with Paul St Martin as secretary.
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Chamber of Commerce
Marius Christensen
Sidney
Christensen
Chamber of Towns
Lodge Pole Valley
Paul St. Martin of
Sidney P T A Plans Welcome Reception For Teachers
The Sidney P T A to host a reception for public school teachers Friday night September 4 in the junior high building. The event invites the public as the group aligns plans with the state convention October 13 to 16 in the city. The first regular meeting is September 16 with Mrs. David Ells heading the program and Mrs. H P Craig leading memberships as new members are urged for a record enrolment to handle the convention.
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P.T. A
P.T. A. Executive Council
Sidney Association
David Ells
H. P. Craig
Muny Band Will Give Concert On Sunday
Sidney's municipal band plans a Sunday evening concert at the courthouse square starting at five. Director Prof Cochran selects famous band numbers including Military Escort, El Capitan, National Emblem, and Them Basses with added novelty pieces. Despite a summer formation, the group handles selections well. access from the east is hindered by torn streets, but lawn seating is available for listeners.
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Sidney
Court House Square
Cochran
Blinding Dust Storm Sweeps Into Sidney
A dust storm swept into Sidney late Wednesday, blotting out the sun and stopping downtown traffic. Workmen paused in ditches for steam line projects while motorists on the north table struggled to drive as cars stalled amid the sand.
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Sidney
Bankers Report Corn Losses and Price Shifts Across Nebraska
Bankers report show corn condition deteriorating across the state with 20 percent moisture adequacy and widespread shortages in many counties. Oats and spring wheat yields down while winter wheat held at 18 bushels. Despite tight crops, Nebraska has surplus grain and hay overall, but financing and distribution to deficient areas remain major concerns. Paving work begins in Sidney with a six block project priced at 30 850 dollars and substantial underground utilities already installed.
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Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics
Nebraska
Panhandle
North Central
Sidney
Linden Street
Lodge Pole Creek
Western Public Service Company
Star Market Opens Modern Slaughter House and Feed Lot
Star Market completes a new slaughter house and feed yard north of Sidney. Owner Frank Schwasnick invites the public to inspect the sanitary, modern plant. The market buys and sells Cheyenne county livestock and promises expert meat handling by experienced staff. He urges Sidney meat buyers to tour the facility and observe sanitation standards.
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Star Market
Sidney
Frank Schwasnick
Schwasnick
Cheyenne County
Sidney High School’s Modern New Building Opens
The 1931 32 term begins in Sidney with a state of the art senior high school. The structure features spacious ventilated classrooms a library and study room a well equipped science lab a music room with a miniature stage an 800 seat auditorium with motion picture projection a floor lighting system and a large gym with a top quality basketball court. A complete football field is laid out west of the building and next spring an oval track will surround the gridiron.
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Sidney
Nebraska
Telegraph
Julius W. Cochran
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Nebraska State Fair
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R. E. Silkens
A. W. Lamb
Albion
Charles Malsbury
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BE. J. Mitchell
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George Skillstadt
Wilson Field
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F. A. Good
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Falls City
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