Decentralized Drouth Program Adopted for Counties
The article details a county level emergency drouth advisory committee including farmers county commissioners and an RA representative to review and certify cases for WPA or RA aid. The committee will meet daily for two weeks or until fewer than 20 cases per day remain, then be called as needed. It also notes organizational changes in Kimball and Cheyenne counties with Harte becoming secretary-treasurer and a new central office in Sidney, plus staffing for the new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drouth
County Board of Commissioners
Central Application Bureau
Works Progress Administration
WPA
Kimball
Cheyenne County
Harte
Sidney
Viola Benisa
Miss Eniish
County Fair Week Set With Big Acts and Purses
The program for the county fair includes two $100 purses in fast open and county races. Brunk's comedians from Wichita signed for the week starting Monday September 7 with 35 cast members. A 1000 seat tent will be on the fair grounds. Fireworks display funded by the Sidney chamber and a Fort Warren 30 piece army band are planned. Friday is school day with dismissal and a large school and stock parade. Attendance on the fair car alone expected near 8000. Entertainment features include Zike's educated horses Frank and Bernice Dean trick ropers and riders rides and concessions and more to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunk
Wichita
Kan
Sidney
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Civic Club
Fort Warren
Zike
Iowa
Frank
Bernice Dean
Land Bank Change Takes Effect Next Week
Mr Harte stated field work is required as the Omaha office plans to send a representative to Sidney this week for a brief assignment. The move accompanies a change in land banking procedures set to become effective next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harte
Omaha
Sidney
Sugar Beets and Irrigation Spotlight Olson Farm View
Olson notes abundant sugar beets and corn on his farm, crediting irrigation as the key to drought resilience. He links beets, sweet clover, alfalfa, and livestock as a prosperity trio, urging Valley farmers to irrigate and boost soil and livestock industries alongside crops. Alliance leaders push for test wells at the agricultural experiment farm to expand irrigation possibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olson
Drouth
Lodge Pole Valley
Schools Open Countywide August 31 Handles Student Roll
County teachers receive supplies and guidance at a Saturday meeting as all pupils prepare to report Monday August 31. Superintendent Liebendorfer lists every grade and site for registration and attendance with juniors seniors and freshmen scheduled at specific times to avoid delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Supt
Liebendorfer
Telegraph
East School
U. P
North Side
Cork
Weymouth
St Patrick Academy Opens Next Tuesday
St Patrick's academy, an Ursuline run state accredited school, offers a full high, grammar, and primary curriculum for boys and girls. Rev. Anton Link leads administration with Sister M Ferdinanda as principal, outlining strict conduct, music and chemistry programs, and active student involvement in glee club and orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Patrick Academy
St. Patrick's Academy
Louisville
Anton Link
Glee Club
M. Ferdinand
M. Patrice
M. Patrick
M. Michaeline
M. Camilla
M. Patricia
M. Anton
M. Benedict
M. Helene
M. Henry
Water rich Lodge Pole Valley artesian feature noted
A description highlights Lodge Pole valley with artesian water flowing near the surface and an ample supply always on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge
Pole Valley
50th Anniversary Observed Sunday at Trinity Church
Congregations started by Trinity church pastors have been invited including St. Paul's Sidney St. Paul's Potter Salem Gurley and Zion Chappell. Rev Pralle announced plans for an eventful day and hopes friends and members attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
St. Paul's
Sidney
Potter
Salem
Gurley
Zion
Chappell
Pralle
Organized Ag Session In City To Convene Farmers Meet
An organized agriculture session will be held in the city with tentative plans for city meetings and a evening fun feed. J. S. Steele of Kimball County was elected permanent chairman for the men's group and Mrs. Rhoades of Chadron for the women's group in the western division. They will contact county chairmen to arrange programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Steele
Kimball County
Hotel Clerk Not Awed By Demo Big Wigs
A Chadron hotel clerk described a bed situation during a drought demonstration. He spoke to Morris L. Cooke, chairman of President Roosevelt's Great Plains drought committee, noting bathtubs spilling and the need to sleep two in a bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadron Hotel
Morris L. Cooke
Presdent Roosevelt
Great Plains Drouth
Bed for Each Member Sparks Travel Drama in Chadron
Cooke led eight committee members on a 311 mile trip to Chadron seeking single beds with baths. A clerk refused double occupancy arguing limited baths. The party moved 150 miles to Rapid City where Rep Harry B Coffee arrived and the bed rule was softened to one bed per member while baths remained limited. The clerk affirmed political alignment, saying the boss is Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooke
Chadron
Rapid City
S. C
Harry B. Coffee
Nebraska
Frog Nest in Trees Forms Cup for Eggs
A South American tree frog builds a nest high in the trees. Two leaves join to form a cup holding the eggs. The tadpoles stay in Gus nest until they develop internal gills and then drop into water to begin the next stage of life.
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District Court Room
Cheyenne County Republican Committee
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