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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1935

Page

1

Farmers Plan Counter to Protect AAA Program in Sidney

Leafdale of Potter will preside at a September 9 Sidney meeting to form a county wide organization defending AAA principles. Farmers and interested businessmen are urged to attend to oppose eastern pressure and safeguard the plan, with a Sioux City meeting cited as precedent for the movement.

Sidney A. NM. Leafdale Potter District Court Room AAA Leafdale Sioux City 8 League For Economic Equality Seafgle

4-H Premium Line-Up Is Left Out Of Book

A county fair notice lists 4-H premiums for meat production, clothing, and related clubs. It includes lots for lambs pigs beef calves and fat calves, with reward amounts and exhibit items from agricultural engineering rope, clothing and farm account display. The notice, furnished to the Telegraph, outlines prizes for demonstration teams and various clubs.

Telegraph Vo. Ag Nellmara

Robert Harper Weds In Denver Saturday

Robert Harper of Denver son of Will Harper married Bernice Randall in a Denver Presbyterian church last Saturday evening. Attended by a few relatives and friends, Mr and Mrs John Harper of Sidney were present. Harper, a radio singer on Denver stations, is credit manager at the Moore Mortuary in Denver.

Robert Harper Denver Will Harper Bernice Randall Denver Presbyterian Church John Harper Sidney

Ak-Sar-Ben Share To County Fair Is $200

The Cheyenne county fair treasury was enriched by a 200 check from Ak-Sar-Ben Omaha. This was made possible through the mutuel betting system at Ak-Sar-Ben horse races and helped drive Nebraska to again legalize pari mutuels. Checks were mailed to all counties based on population.

Cheyenne County Omaha Nebraska

Colonel Atkins Regains Sight After Surgery

Friends of A. W. Atkins of Bridgeport Nebraskan report he has recovered his eyesight after a recent operation. He can now read newspapers and other matter, an enjoyment he had long foregone. He is a pioneer resident with many friends in this territory.

A.W. Atkins Bridgeport

Van Zandt to Speak in This City Monday

James E. Van Zandt national commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars will address a rally at the Sidney city auditorium Monday evening September 2. He will arrive early that day and depart for Cheyenne then San Francisco. Nebraska commander Jack Brennan will also speak. The Scottsbluff drill team will demonstrate and Mayor Roche will welcome visitors. The event draws members from over a dozen nearby towns.

James E. van Zandt Veterans of Foreign Wars Sidney Mr. van Zandt Cheyenne San Francisco Nebraska Jack Brennan Scottsbluff R. =. Roche Lodge Pole Nan .Zandt

Conservation Work At First State 4-H Camp Seward

Nebraska 4-H members and leaders pushed wildlife protection at the first state wide conservation camp held in Seward for four days. Attendees from Cheyenne county included Dorothy Lipke and Rozetta Seimers. Rural Nebraskans showed strong interest in birds fish plants and wild animals as the program stressed game laws and conservation. another camp is planned for next year.

Nebraska 4-H Club Seward Cheyenne County Dorothy Lipke Rozetta Seimers

Lisco Becomes Incorporated Village Last Week

Lisco is now an incorporated village after a petition by 228 taxpayers and a county commissioner approval. The village can levy taxes for municipal needs and seek WPA projects. Until officers are elected, a village board of commissioners will govern, with members William Barnwell W C Stephenson Roy Percival R J Lorenzen and O C Johnson appointed by the county.

Isco Lisco Garden ‘County ‘Commisssioners Vnto William Barnwell Roy Percival R. J. Lorenzen c O. ‘Cc. Johnson

Cheyenne County Schools Set to Open With 151 Teachers

Cheyenne county schools begin Monday September 2 with 151 teachers and superintendents ready to greet students. Sidney public system starts at 9 AM. St Pauls parochial opens Monday while St Patricks academy begins September 3. County superintendent Nelson cites strong faculty and solid finances as districts resume full terms. The following list names Sidney High School staff and faculty for the year.

Cheyenne County Sidney St. Paul's Parochial School St. Patrick’s Academy Nelson Nebraska Dist

PWA Officials Aid Sidney in Deadline Shuffle

Public works administration applications must reach the Omaha office by September 3, per a telegram to Sidney officials. Joseph D. Evans told Mayor Roche and the council that Nebraska deadlines were tightened as Washington moved the date. preliminary applications earmarked for projects with incomplete plans would be accepted. Evans, touring western Nebraska, said the 45 percent grant with 35 percent local financing or a 55 percent long term loan at 4 percent could fund projects.

Public -Works Administration Omaha Telegraph John iLatenser Etate Dis Thelegram Washington PWA Joseph D. Evans Egineer Sidney R. E F. Roche Latenser Nebraska Evans Bridgeport Gering

Four Bridgeport Farmers Plead Guilty to Petty Larceny

Mr and Mrs Raymon Yates Beulah Hodglin and Margaret Anderson residents south of Bridgeport faced Judge Tash in Box Butte county court after a shoplifting probe. The quartet admitted petty larceny, each fined 15 dollars and costs 86.50 after police secured confessions following visits to multiple merchants. The group initially claimed innocence and unfamiliarity, but confessions followed once thefts were distributed to prevent grand larceny charges.

Raymon “Yates Bridgeport Beulah Hodglin Margaret Anderson Twoyoung Yates Tash Box Butte Mongay

WPA Deadline Nearing For Cheyenne County Projects

Cheyenne county and its communities have filed about $30,000 in WPA projects as September 12 federal deadline approaches. Nebraska counties submitted 51 new requests, including Hay Springs sewer work and Scotts Bluff county repairs, with county totals and shares outlined for relief clothing, building, and infrastructure.

WPA Alliance Cheyenne County Washington Uncle Sam Hay Springs Dawes County Oshkosh Scotts Bluff County Chadron Rushville Gordon Sidney Foot Bridge Morrill County Bridgeport Box Butte County

County festival season kicks off with three events

Three Cheyenne county communities launch fall festivities next week. Liedge Pole hosts the old settlers picnic, Gutley runs a two day friendly fall festival with games, parade and talks, and Potter promises two days of nonstop activity inviting all to attend. Dalton plans a fall festival with dates to be announced.

Cheyenne County Liedge Pole Gutley Gurley

Open Season on Pheasants Expanded by Game Commission

The Nebraska game commission created two pheasant seasons totaling 15 days across counties. Nineteen counties plus parts close entirely. thirteen counties and a small area run Oct 20 to 29 and Nov 17 to 21 in some zones. Morrill county has both seasons. Cheyenne shoots only in October. Daily bag rises to five birds with two hens. Floods and drought earlier limited stock. Continued on Page 6, Column 1.

The Game Commission Ain Morrill County Gmnis Grouth

St Paul School Opens 1935 36 Term at St Pauls

St Pauls Christian day school starts Monday September 2 to begin the 1935 36 term with Albert Mueller as teacher. Rev HF Krohn of St Pauls Lutheran church presents a review of the school purpose. It aims to balance secular study with religious instruction and to develop intellect and soul for life, service, and eternal life.

St. Paul’s Christian Day School Albert “Mueller HF. Krohn St. Paul's Lutheran ‘Church

Mrs Fischer Funeral Today in Cheyenne County

Mrs. John Fischer, a pioneer settler of Cheyenne County, died after a long illness. Funeral services will be at 1 pm today at the Methodist church with Rev. J. J. Sheaff officiating. interment in Grand Prairie cemetery. Surviving are her husband, five children, 30 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. a daughter Mary died earlier.

John “Pischer Ddv Shomesteaders Cou Try Sher Fischer Louise ‘Lanker Katherine Baylift Minnie ‘Hetker Margaret Hull Ida Blaine Mary Wiso

Exhibitors urged to study fair rules for premiums

Exhibitors at the 1935 Cheyenne county fair are urged by the board to study the premium rules to avoid disputes. The notice lists that cash premium exhibits must be exhibitors' property and livestock must be owned 30 days before opening. False statements or tampering with judges can lead to disqualification and loss of already awarded premiums. If an entered animal dies or is injured a substitute may be shown. Entries must include exhibitor residence, class, lot and premium numbers. distant entrants may submit by letter to continue on page 6.

Board of Director Etter

Wheat Contracts Are Awaited By Farmers Cheyenne county

Cheyenne county farmers await dates for signing 1936 wheat allotment contracts. Regional meetings of allotment officials and county agents are expected early next month with the program outline to be announced shortly. Base acreage will be reduced five per cent and a potential 5.2 million acre increase in planted wheat is allowed to 95 percent of base. This aims to boost domestic supplies and strengthen farmers' position in world markets amid smaller global wheat stocks.

Cheyenne Washington AAA

Coffee Failure Hinders Whitney Colonization Plan

Representative Coffee had his proposal to resettle colonists in Dawes county rejected by the resettlement administration. The plan would move farmers from submarginal lands in Sioux Dawes and Sheridan counties to homes in the Whitney district to cut moving costs and keep Nebraskans in Nebraska. Tugwell’s discouraging report cites Sherman Johnson’s study noting Whitney soil, a heavy gumbo type, not suited for small unit operation.

Dawes chatiHarmers Sioux Sheridan Whitney Con Ihis Rommex Tugwell Sherman JE. Jonnson Slinedin Johnson Soi

Identification By Dental Plating Links Body To John Frahm

County Attorney P. J. Heaton reports a Phoenix dentist confirms two gold fillings placed in a dental plate match the upper teeth of John Frahm. The skeleton found near here last month bears the identical fillings, leading Heaton to believe the body is Frahm. Further steps may follow, including possible travel to Lincoln.

John Frahm P. J. Heaton Ben S. Smathers Phoenix Ariz Smathers Frahm Frahun John Heaton Beaton Lincoln

Sidney 15 Unbeaten In Tri State Meet

Sidney Seals defeated Stoneham’s kid team to extend their perfect run in the tri state tournament. Potter’s Bearcats joined them as the meet’s only undefeated clubs, with Bill Subry driving Oshkosh’s first loss. Myers Peters and the Reichstein brothers fueled Potter’s 11 hits, while Gardner started for Oshkosh and was foiled by Subry’s pitching. Continued on Page 6 Column 4.

Sidney Seals Stoneham Potter Bearcats Bill Subry Oshkosh Subry Denver Dimeger Garden County Club Myers Petier Bob

Four Youths Held In Jail For Car Stealing

Four Illinois youths Billy Krees Harvey Hadden George Merrill and Ronald Raydl of Oak Park were held in a county jail after pleading guilty to stealing a car owned by Mrs James Gould of Sidney. The quartet, arrested ten miles west of Sidney after abandoning the car, was arraigned in county court and bound over to district court pending contact with their parents.

Illinois Acounty Sidney

Columbine Tractor and Implement Co Renamed after Death

Columbine Company has changed its name to Colunchines company after the death of Louis Bertolett of Denver, a partner. W R Heckethorn and W W Heckethorn are now partners. no product or location changes, the firm continues to handle the same products at the same site. Bertolett was killed in a recent Denver automobile accident when a car plunged over an embankment.

Columbine Louis Bertolett Denver Colunchines Company W.r.heckethorn Bertolett

State control placed on Nebraska truckers by railway commission

The Nebraska State railway commission assumed full jurisdiction over for hire trucks operating in the state. It gained power to license truckers, fix rates, examine financial responsibility, and set service and employment rules. All interested parties were ordered to show cause by September 25 why rules should not be enacted. The move aligns with a federal interstate regulation law and expected cooperation with the Interstate Commerce Commission.

Nebraska State Railway Commission Congress Interstate Commerceommission

Aloha Wonderwell to Appear On Stage At Fox Theatre

World traveler Aloha Wonderwell will appear on stage at the Fox Theatre on Saturday, presenting films from her adventurous career. She has visited nearly every country, witnessed cosmic wonders, and faced danger in bold exploits to add thrilling chapters to her life.

Aloha Wonderwell Fox ‘Theatre Wonderwell

Hoover Cleaners Now Local Agency At Greenlees

Greenlees, Inc. has been chosen as the exclusive local agency for Hoover cleaners. Earlier this week the firm announced the appointment and urged local housewives to call for home demonstrations. Hoover representatives conducted a house to house canvass this week to showcase the machines and promote the new agency.

Greenlees’, Inc Hoover Cleaners Hoover Company Thouse Greerlees

Seed Loan Forms Available In Sidney

County Agent J Co Swimbank announced to The Telegraph that full seed loan applications have been received and farmers may now come in to complete their blanks. Early application is advised to avoid delays in loan completion.

Swimbank

Also Mentioned on This Page

AAA Farmers Push Organization East James van Zandt Colonel Atkins VEFW Biate Sidney Schools G. F. Liebendorfer J. Weymouth Gwendolyn Jorgenson AD. e@ Office Potter Review Dalton St. Paul School Dlsc Body of Man A. M. Chappell Paxton Holyoke Fort Warren Chappell Army Columbine Company Greenlees
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