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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1934
Page
8
Christmas seals and posters reach every corner of the nation, with progress shown as Nebraska reports about 1800 lives saved last year. Tuberculosis remains the principal death cause among ages 15 to 40, while teen death rates hold steady despite overall declines. Purchase of seals is simple and inexpensive, with each contribution aiding a broader defense against the disease.
The article notes a 154 percent gain in farm product prices while predicting lower yields for 1934. Wheat production is seen at 491 million bushels, down from 527 million last year and 744 million in 1932, and the corn crop is projected at 1,371 million bushels, the smallest since 1881. Corn prices reach 93 cents to 1.11 dollars, the highest in six years. Agricultural cash income is forecast at 6.0 billion dollars, with 700 million from agricultural adjustment benefits. The lower yields raise the cash value of reduced wheat, corn, and oats by about 249 million dollars from last year.
St Patrick's academy basketball team opened the season Wednesday night with a 28 to 11 victory over Broadwater. Kent scored 14 and Zwickl 11 as the Pats led 9 to 8 at halftime and pulled away in the second half. Coach Peterson used a deep rotation including Har ents, Filbin, Peister, Bussart, Hahler and Glaubitz. The squad travels to Alliance next Wednesday to face St Agnes. A preliminary game saw St Pats Midgets lose 17 to 11 to Broadwater reserves. The 1934-35 schedule lists December 19 at Alliance, January dates at home and on the road, and a series of open slots and opponents.
Leaders plan to sponsor two major projects annually without necessarily raising funds. Monthly meetings will be held for general discussions, inviting parents of the young musicians to participate.
Business shows growth after a dip but has not yet surged to a high peak in Sidney. Retailers report steadier buying of practical merchandise with many Christmas extras skipped. Stores display holiday decorations and bright interiors with tables and racks enhancing Yuletide displays.
The Townsend plan draws strong turnout in Sidney and Scotts Bluff with over 400 attending the meeting. More than 35,000 people in Colorado are members of Townsend clubs, and organizers identify Sidney as one of many Nebraska communities embracing the pension advocates. Dr Townsend, originator of the plan, is referenced as the movement gains momentum.
Plan, a Long Beach California physician, is acknowledged by many of the nation’s leading thinkers for sound ideas.
Sidney records show a county seat levy of 62.8 mills, nearly double the state average. The latest property tax compilation notes county wide levies rising from 4.03 to 4.25 mills per $1,000 valuation, with school levies at 17.16 and city levies at 14.31, while the state levy drops from 2.39 to 2.1 mills.
A tax bulletin notes that six county seats have no city levy. Three grazing counties Arthur Banner McPherson lack incorporated seats. Harlan Hitchcock Webster seats run municipal plants whose earnings fund city government expenses. A page one table compares tax bills across 11 western county seats for taxpayers.
A Monday massed concert features Black Joe Bonnie Etherton Doris Long and Lois Davis with a tenting night adornments. The program includes a clarinet trio Pete Rabe Bob Robinson Elaine Weiand and The White Queen orchestra led by Margery Sellers and Stan Liebendorfer with Morton high school march Land of Romance and a string trio announced by Leonard Fine. Franklin Dedrick retires, drums play, as the band ends with taps and echo taps by George Hinn and Chester.
The high school orchestra under Hansen performs a festive program featuring Now the Day is Over Silent Night and Jingle Bells as lights glow for a Christmas event. The ensemble closes with Merry Christmas and several traditional carols.
District Court in Sidney this week began with delays due to anesthesia for a hearing. The case of E H Luikart as receiver for the Liberty State Bank against Henry Braasch was set to open Thursday morning but was postponed. A second case, Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company vs James Devier for judgment, was also affected by the delay.
Farmers Union members weigh policy changes and potential drift from nationals at Wednesday gathering. Many county members favor abandoning the nationals unless major changes occur.
Henry Negley a field man for the western Nebraska Sarmers Union Organizations spoke at the day. Two clever plays were staged by Uni form and Maple Grove locals. Resolutions passed at the convention will be printed veratim in Tuesday's Telegraph News. Mr. Bales stated they would be ready in time for that paper.
East Dalton residents sharing weekend visits include Mr. and Mrs. James Devier and Mrs. C A Baker with Edith Devier shopping in Sidney on Saturday. The Misses Madaline Keech Hazel Munshaw and Leitha Devier visited J D Devier home on Sunday. Norman Harris and sons Gerald Larsen spent Sunday at Car Christensen home. Mr and Mrs Chris Deverstall visited J D Devier home Friday.
Expert radio repairing tubes batteries and accessories Hepner Radio Co Sidney offers service and parts for holiday listening needs in the community.
Card of thanks from Mrs. Melissa Scott and family with thanks for kindness and floral offerings after bereavement. Mentions appreciation to Joan Greshans family H E Netherland and children. Also notes Christmas Card message and jewelry store reference to Lockwood's Jewelry. 27-8-9
A meeting of last year's athletic club members is set for Friday at 7 o'clock in the region rooms of the auditorium. All urged to be present, very important.
Division No. 4 of the Methodist trensington will hold a bake sale at Greenlees Saturday December 15 beginning at 10 a.m. specializing in chicken and noodles.
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