Taxpayers approve school bond by five to one in special election
The $192,000 school bond issue carried 570 to 110 overall with strong support in all three wards north 160 to 12 east 132 to 39 west 278 to 59. Officials plan immediate school improvements and an architect will be chosen at a forthcoming board meeting. The total includes 126,000 for a new senior high school building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Ward
East Ward
West Ward
G. F. Liebendorfer
Lincoln
Hollywood Review at Fox features a 25-star cast
The Hollywood Review arrives at the Fox theatre for a three day run presented by MGM. Marion Davies debuts as a song and dance comedienne with a six foot dancing bodyguard. Norma Shearer John Gilbert star in a Romeo and Juliet skit with Bessie Love Polly Moran Marie Dressler perform. Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy appear as magicians and the Brox sisters sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood Review
Fox Theatre
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Marion Davies
Tommy Atkins
Norma Shearer
John Gilbert
Bessie Love
Polly Moran
Marie Dressler
Cliff Edwards
Karl Dane
George K. Arthur
Jack Benney
Conrad Nagel
Anita Page
Conrad
Chas
King
Broadway Melody Fame
Stan Laurel
Oliver Hardy
Brox Sisters
Gus Edwards
Executive Council Re Elects Ivan Robinson Scout Leader
The Boy Scout executive council met yesterday at the Union Pacific hotel and re elected Ivan Robinson as scout executive for the coming year. A committee including Henry Pavlat W M Winders and Ivan Robinson was named to draft the budget and raise funds while initiating cub work for boys aged 9 to 12.
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Boy Scout
Union Pacific
Ivan Robinson
Henry Pavlat
W. M. Winders
Construction of City Hall Goes Ahead Vigorous
Work on the new city auditorium progresses despite severe November weather. The project, costing about 80 000 dollars, shows permanence with modern electrical wiring, a durable concrete foundation, brick walls, and large steel girders at the rear stage. A novel ventilation system and dimming capability are planned for the large venue.
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New City Auditorium
Play at Christian Church Tonight by Women’s Day Units
A religious play titled Two Masters will be presented at the Christian Church Sunday evening at 7 30. The program is the annual women’s day service and the entire program rests in their hands. Everyone is welcome to attend this interesting playlet.
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Christian Church
Burlington To Spend Heavily In West Nebraska Districts
Burlington plans multi million dollar improvements in 1930 across Nebraska. General Manager E Fynn cites new rail laying from here to Seneca, 110 pound rails on the McCook line, bridge strengthening Culbertson to Imperial at about 50000 dollars. Increase in livestock car plant work to modernize equipment and restock fleets to speed shipment.
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Western Nebraska
Burlington Railroad
Omaha
E. Fynn
Cattle
Here
Seneca
McCook
Hoover
The
Burlington
Mr. Flynn
Nebraska
Fynn
Culbertson
Imperial
Traffc
Long Distance Rates Cut Again by Northwestern Bell
Northwestern Bell announces another round of long distance rate cuts effective January 1, 1930. Manager P C Cunningham notes this is the fourth reduction in about three years, lowering day station to station calls by 5 to 10 cents on existing 50 cent to 1.50 dollar rates and reducing evening rates 5 cents for 7 to 8:30 p m. Person to person calls will drop 5 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. Cunningham
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Auxiliary entertains Kiddies at Christmas Party
The American Legion auxiliary hosted a Christmas party Tuesday night at the Odd Fellows hall. Thirty three children and twenty nine adults attended with Mrs. William Mortenson and Mrs. A J Hepner coordinating. A Christmas reading by Mrs. I L Pindell and Santa with Mrs. Claus distributed presents. lunch was served by five hostesses including Mrs. Hugh Slawson and Mrs. C A Long.
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I. L. Pindell
Santa Claus
Hugh Slawson
David Elis
Gertrude Herbert
C. A. Long
Rose Morgan
Dalton Couple Married Here on Thanksgiving Morning
Miss Reva Gish and Floyd Campbell, both of Dalton, were married at the Christian church parsonage on Thanksgiving at 10 o'clock. Rev. J. H. Bicknell officiated, with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Martin of Dalton as attendants. The couple, lifelong Dalton residents, spent a honeymoon in Denver and now reside in Dalton.
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Reva Gish
Floyd Campbell
Dalton
Christian Church
J. H. Bicknell
Elmer Martin
Campbell
Leroy M. Gish
Mr. Campbell
Otho Campbell
Sidney
Denver
Pioneer resident remembered by Sidney old timers
Lou Emery, a Sidney resident in the wide open days, died in Denver on Wednesday at age 85. Known as a happy go lucky speculator, he spent much time at gambling tables during days when saloons and gambling were accepted. His exploits in this section earned him notoriety and his name is recalled by old timers.
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Lou Emery
Sidney
Denver
Emery
Mr. Emery
Fred George Marries Local Nurse in Sterling
Miss Lena Cates of Peetz a Taylor hospital supervisor wed Fred George of Sidney at Sterling Tuesday afternoon December 3. George a Union Pacific railroad employee has lived here for years. They plan a Denver honeymoon and will reside in Sterling after returning from Colorado trips.
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Lena Cates
Peetz
Taylor Hospital
Fred George
Sidney
Sterling
George
Union Pacific Railroad
Denver
Colorado
Bronson Couple Is Married Saturday
Harry Bickel and Miss Gladys Shindle of the Bronson district were married here Saturday afternoon at the Methodist parsonage. Rev. Hal F. Schenck performed the ceremony with Mrs. G. S. Bickel and Mrs. A. N. Shindle as witnesses.
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Harry Bickel
Gladys Shindle
Bronson District
Methodist
Hal F. Schenck
G. S. Bickel
A. N. Shindle
Kensington church to hold bazaar and supper
Members of the Methodist church Kensington plan a bazaar and supper on Wednesday December 11 starting at 2 30 in the afternoon. Supper will be served from 5 to 8 o'clock in the church basement. An attractive menu is listed in another section of this issue.
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Methodist Church
Kensington
Donahoe Named to Nebraska Dental Board
Dr. L. A. Donahoe, a prominent Sidney dentist and Western Nebraska officer, was appointed to the state dental board by Governor Weaver. He was the only western Nebraskan among the ten appointees, signaling high regard for Sidney and the panhandle. The governor also announced other appointments to the chiropody board, including C. F. Schmidtman of Omaha.
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L. A. Donahoe
Sidney
State Dental Board
Weaver
Lincoln
Donahoe
Dr. Donahoe
Western Nebraska Dnetal Association
State Department
Western Nebraska
Panhandle
C. F. Schmidtman
Omaha
Dalton Youth Dies After Long Illness in Omaha Hospital
Roy Wilcox 19 son of Mr and Mrs James C Wilcox of the Dalton area died in an Omaha hospital after illness spanning two years and a month of treatment in the south and Omaha He is survived by his parents a sister Ruth and a brother Earl Funeral services were conducted at the Dalton Presbyterian church with Rev Dagle officiating and burial in the Dalton cemetery
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Roy
James C. Wilcox
Dalton
Omaha
South
Ruth
Earl
Presbyterian Church
Dagle
Wild Turkeys Expanded For State Distribution
After a strong hatching season the 24 pairs bought last winter by the state game department have multiplied to about 200 young turkeys ready for distribution on game reserves. The birds, raised on a propagation farm, will stay there until spring when released to suitable areas. The game and parks commission also approved the purchase of 50 more pairs for planting next spring to establish a foothold before nesting season.
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State Game Department
Game and Parks Commission
Lodge Pole Eastern Star Chapter Elects Officers
Winona chapter of the Eastern Star in Lodge Pole held its annual officer election Tuesday night. Elected were Minnie Persinger as worthy matron, A. G. Miller as worthy patron, G. W. Stephens as associate matron, William Goettsche as associate patron, Anna Paviat as conductress, Helen Lydiatt as associate conductress, Myrtle Goettsche as secretary, and Alice E. Slawson as treasurer.
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Winona
Eastern Star of
Lodge Pole
Minnie Persinger
A. G. Miller
G. W. Stephens
William Goettsche
Anna Paviat
Helen Lydiatt
Mrytle Goettsche
Alice E. Slawson
Dalton couple united in marriage at Cheyenne Thanksgiving
Miss Geneva Larson daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Larson and Arnold Westerhoff son of Mr and Mrs J W Westerhoff both of Dalton were united in marriage Thanksgiving day at Cheyenne. The couple spent the weekend in Denver and returned to Dalton Sunday evening where Mrs Westerhoff teaches school east of town. They plan to make their home on a farm in the community.
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Geneva Larson
Arthur Larson
Arnold Westerhoff
J. W. Westerhoff
Dalton
Cheyenne
Denver
Westerhoff
Grain Declines on Yesterday's Market
Grain futures fell with Wheat down two to three cents amid a bearish world statistical outlook. Oats corn rye and barley also slipped with corn easing one to two cents on the Omaha cash market.
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Omaha
Womens Club Hosts Book Review on Pulitzer Life
Members of the Womens club held a Tuesday meeting featuring H. H. Baly reviewing the life of Joseph Pulitzer and the Pulitzer prizes. Mrs. J. L. Tewell reviewed Julia Peterkin's Scarlet Sister Mary, another Pulitzer prize book.
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Womans Club
H. H. Baly
Joseph Pulitzer
State sheriff to make personal investigation in Kimball
Governor Weaver said on Wednesday he instructed State Sheriff Condit to conduct a full probe of Kimball County affairs after a recent hearing in which Sheriff O Ed Swanson denied all charges. Swanson claimed affidavits stemmed from personal malice and political zeal, while Swanson offered no witnesses in his defense.
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O. Ed Swanson
Kimball County
Weaver
Condit
R. C. Meisner
Omaha
Swanson
Oscar Forsling
Christmas Trees for Decorations Arrive This Week
Sid ney s business section receives Washington spruce trees for holiday decor. In conjunction with the Western Public Service company and the Junior Chamber of Commerce, 12 uniform nine to ten foot trees will be placed along each street block for a 20 day display, with a nominal merchant cost.
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Sidney
Chamber of Commerce
Western Public Service Company
Washington
Bridge Near Sidney Nears Completion Over Lodge Pole Creek
The new steel and concrete bridge on highway No. 19 across Lodge Pole creek south of Sidney is nearing completion. Western Bridge company handles the construction and the old bridge will be relocated to provide car access to the aviation field.
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Lodge Pole Creek
Sidney
The
Western Bridge Company
Merger Rumor Links Penney and Sears Roebuck Co
Reports on LaSalle Street Chicago Monday claim Sears Roebuck and J C Penney are negotiating a 300 million dollar merger to create a vast national chain. The combined firms would operate over 1500 stores with annual business above 625 million dollars and projected net earnings near 45 million.
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Penney and
Sears Roebuck CO
Sears Roebuck & Co
J. C. Penney Company
LaSalle Street
Chicago
Sears Roebuck’s and Company
R. E. Wood
United States
Sidney and Sterling Open Cage Season Here Tonight
Sidney and Sterling open the season with a local cage clash tonight as the Maroons, short on practice, count on last year's first team to pace them. Coach Leo J. Black predicts a close game against Logan county, with Chaney and Lowe set for a scoring duel if shifted to forward. The roster includes Portrey Griswold Ladine A Adams Wolf Chesebro and K Adams. two-sport strain noted and a sparse schedule listed ending with Lodge Pole on January 20.
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Sterling
Sidney
Leo J. Black
Logan County
Maroons
Chaney
Black
Lowe
Portrey
Griswold
Ladine
A. Adams
Wolf
Chesebro
K. Adams
Lodge Pole
Potter
Kimball
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Central Ward
Executive Council
West Nebraska
Bronson
M. E. Kensington
Dental Board
Game Department
Eastern Star Chapter
Junior Chamber of Commerce
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