O'Neil Named Charities Head For Local Aid
Sidney community chest names John H. O'Neil as head of all local charities for the coming winter. He will direct relief work, place unemployed men on road jobs, issue work cards, handle requisitions, and coordinate with the Red Cross and county coal aid amid expected high charity demand. Four city projects were proposed for council consideration including sewer extensions, curb work, parkway removal, and park improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. O'Neil
Sidney
O’neil
Sidney Charities
City Water Department
O'Neil
J. W.W. Goodale
Red Cross
Illinois Street
East Illinois Street
Funeral Services Held For F W Busse Pioneer Settler of Cheyenne County
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at Gurley Lutheran Church for Frederick William Busse 65 a pioneer settler born 188? who died Monday. He was buried in Gurley cemetery. Busse arrived in this county in 1887 and first settled Weyerts neighborhood serving as postmaster for years later moving to Gurley where he again served as postmaster. He owned a general store in Gurley until his death. Known as a pioneer and longtime resident his loss was a shock to many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gurley Lutheran
Frederick William Busse
Cheyenne County
Busse
Gurley
Crarge
Boatrg
Weyerts
Colder Gasps Hit Nebraska as Snow Covers Cheyenne County
Temperatures plunged across western Nebraska with Sidney registering four below zero and Dalton noting 42 below early morning. A light snow blanket spread over Cheyenne county, about a third of an inch moisture, as Cheyenne valley posted record lows and Valentine marked the coldest spot in the state after the first major snowstorm of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Dalton
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Horse Falls In Well Rescued After Weeklong Search
An 11 year old horse owned by J. D. Devier of Cheyenne county fell into a 20 foot abandoned well November 27. After five days without food or water the animal was found by Devier, who, with his son, carved steps to the bottom and led the horse to the surface. The well once neared 280 feet deep had become a sink hole. nearby fence was broken and the well had been later filled under law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Devier
Cheyenne County
Devier
Nis Son
Dalton
Margaret Armuth
Bridgeport
Joe Hassenstab
Hassenstab
Morris Goodman
Jack Malone
Chicago
Perry
Hassertab
Armuth
Page Five
Cub Scouts Plan Toy Drive Canvass in Sidney
At a regular Cub Scouts meeting in Sidney Flora the group organized a house to house canvass for old toys to support a second annual toy shop. Den chiefs were assigned supervision for field work with town sectors divided among packs to collect toys for Saturday pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Scouts
Sidney Flor
Boy Scouts
Lions Club
R. S. Baker
Hack
Stanley Rabe
Tenth Avenue
Agreement ends all litigation between Reel firm and others
A December 6 1932 settlement ends all past and pending disputes among Reel Contractors Inc and Sidney Tractor & Machinery stockholders. The $94 000 damage suit against the stockholders is dismissed and both sides concede further action is barred. The agreement transfers all Reel assets including equipment and cash if any to the stockholders party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reel Contractors, Inc
Sidney Tractor and Machinery Company
Reel
Machinery Company
E. L. Hyde
P. J. Heaton
J. L. Reel
A. E. Kennedy
Sidney Tractor & Machinery Company
Thomas O'Connell
Wiliam O’connell
Clinton C. Rush
Boses
Gas Tax Fund Distributes Funds to Panhandle Counties
State Treasurer reports $166,636.92 distributed from the gas tax fund to counties, after refunds and collection costs. Cheyenne County received $1,525.93, with Banner, Box Butte, Dawes, Garden, Deuel, Kimball, Merrill, Scotts Bluff, Sioux, and Sheridan also apportioned varying amounts. Total to 11 panhandle counties totaled $13,246.46.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Panhandle
Banner
Box Butte
Dawgs
Garden
Deuel
Kimball
Merrill
Scotts Bluff
Sioux
Sheridan
Holiday mail tips urged for Xmas shoppers and patrons
Postmaster I L Pindell urges early mailing to handle the pre Christmas rush. He warns delays from late mailing may prevent delivery in time and lists packing and labeling tips including sturdy wrapping and legible addresses. Railway Express anticipates heavy Christmas package traffic with new do not open holiday labels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. L. Pindell
Pindell
Railway Express Agency
C M. Piigeon
Express Company
United States
Prigeon
John C Jones Dies Suddenly in Sidney at 89
John C Jones of Sidney aged 89 collapsed while pumping a tire and died instantly from heart failure early Tuesday. A native of New South Wales he came to the United States as a young man, settled in Sidney 16 years ago on East Illinois Street, kept robust health, and observed his 80th birthday November 25. Funeral services are at his home 510 Illinois Street this afternoon at 2 30 with Rev F Charling Mills officiating. Burial will be in Sidney Greenwood Cemetery. Rice Funeral Service handling arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John. C_. Jones
Sidney
New South, Wales
United States
Illinois Street
F. Charling Mills
Methodist Church
Sidney Greenwood Cemetery
Rice
Farmers Union Meets December 14 Convention and Elections
The Farmers Union county meeting and officer election will be held at the city auditorium next Wednesday December 14 starting at 10 a.m. President Robert Robertson and Secretary Arthur Borcher urge all members and families to attend. A luncheon will be served at noon in the auditorium basement. Non members may attend if they wish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Union
City Auditorum
Robert Robertson
Arthur Borcher
Inactivity of Nebraska Farm Loans Office Criticized
Farmers and bankers in Nebraska denounce the Regional Agricultural Credit Corporation for delay in government loan approvals. Despite collateral approval for about 25 cases and 200 Cheyenne county applications, only one loan has materialized, with a roughly $2,000 disbursement against requests totaling around $4,000. The lateness harms farmers and undermines government credibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Regional Agricultural Credit Corporation
Omane
Kimball
Cheyenne
Devel
Omaha
A J. Jorgenson
American National Bank of Sidney
Cheyenne County
Jorgenson
Credit Corporation
Woman's Club Hosts Debate Team Luncheon
The high school debate team met with the Woman's Club Tuesday afternoon for an informal discussion on taxation reduction. The students were honored at a luncheon after their appearance as club rooms were set to resemble a cozy home with green Christmas color themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Club
Modified sales tax proposed by Nebraska economist
Professor H C Filley of the Nebraska Agricultural College urged a revised tax plan in a Wednesday talk. He advocated a modified sales tax and a simplified income assessment, arguing current taxation presses heavier on certain groups while reducing wages diminishes revenue only marginally. He noted county state and school salaries would fall in hard times and that the tax burden falls largely on farmers and laborers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
H. C. Filley
Nebraska Agricultural College
Filley
College experts bring aid for complex farm problem
Despite bad weather, Sidney hosted a two day organized agriculture session with state experts. Otto Perso led the opening men’s session at the city auditorium while Marvel Baker spoke on livestock feeding. H P Davis discussed dairy farming advantages and breeding. Mrs. Yo wel and others guided home management talks for women. Dan Hildebrand spoke on livestock finance and disease control. A travel lecture by Francis Flood drew a large crowd, detailing tropical regions and world customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
City Auditorium
Otto Perso
Cheyenne County Farm Bureau
Marvel Baker
North Platte
H. P. Davis
Agricultural College
Henry Yowell
Blanche Hill
Lincoln
R. O. Williams
State Farm ‘Bureau
S. W. Alford
Nebraska University
Dan Hildebrand
Seward
Francis Ficod
Nebraska Farmer
Flood
Mexico
Africa
Inter County Woman Club Convention at Kimball
The Inter County Federation of Women’s Clubs met at Kimball on Wednesday with strong attendance despite bad weather. Sidney delegates entertained with readings and poems, while Kimball offered a Christmas party and a school sextet and quartet performed. A luncheon was held at Wheat Growers Hotel. next year’s meeting may be in Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-County Federation of Womans Club
Kimball
Sidney
C. H. Gardner
F.H Wolf
W. H. Edwards
Dale Knight
A. Bush
Edwards
Wolf
Bugh
Lodge Pole
Cheyenne
Deuel
Scholastic Leaders In Public Schools Named for Past Six Weeks
Public school scholastic leaders announced for six weeks include top students by grade level. Notable names listed across twelfth to fifth and sixth grades include Joan Bicknell Geraldine Edwards John Jur gens Lillian Martin Helen Harper Ada Mae Bell Evelyn Lessman Eugene Reker Clara Miller Mary Farrell Mary Smith Douglas Martin Lois Davis Chloe Wilhelmy Irene Baker Doris Long Ralph Bushong Mickey Green among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Bicknell
Geraldine Edwards
John Jurgens
Lillian Martin
Wayne Gain
Josie Irwin
Albert Mahr
Grace
Helen Harper
Ada Mae Bell
Helen Ayle
Rhoda Boehnke
Junior Watson
Lucile Hardy
Elvira Martin
Leroy Willey
Evelyn Kraft
Gayle Lundberg
Evelyn Lessman
Eugene Reker
Clara Miller
Mildred Weber
Mary Farrell
East
Mary Smith
Douglas Martin
Robert Robinson
Leroy Rabe
Lois Davis
Chloe Wilhelmy
Irene Baker
Doris Long
Ralph Bushong
Mickey Green
Fox Theater Hosts Night Reserve for The Conquerors
The Fox theatre screens a special 11 30 p m showing of The Conquerors a historical epic with Richard Dix and Ann Harding. Reports from major cities praise it and it outsizes Cimarron and The Covered Wagon in interest. Preview runs a month before general release with admission 40 cents on the lower floor 30 cents balcony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Theatre
Nebraska
Cimarron
Orpheum
Denver
Sidney
West
Richard Dix
Ann Harding
Special Council Meeting Debates East Illinois Street Width
City council held a special session to urge Union Pacific to erect gates at the east town grade crossing when the new viaduct opens likely in spring. Funeral processions and heavy machinery traffic favor keeping partial crossing use. A motion to declare and improve east Illinois street to 48 feet was approved unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific Railroad
U. P
Grabill
Illinois Street
Eighth Avenue
Heavrin
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. W. Busse
Charity
Change
Valentine
Union Pacific
Abbott Slayter
Tenth
14Th Avenues
Leonard Fine
Dick Barger
14Th Avenue
Bob Robinson
Cubs
Reel Firm & Others
Gas Tax Fund
Se Lively
Express
John C. Jones
Farmers’ Union
Woman’s Club
Walter Miller
Huntsman
Francis Flood
Borneo
Jos. Hassenstab
Inter County Woman Club
Fox
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