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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1931

Page

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New York Course Aims at Labor Protection Through Welding

A Sidney program introduces vocational agriculture focusing on oxy acetylene welding to counter competition from trained workers in cities. About 30 local mechanics attended the meeting at Owens' invitation, with plans for regular classes and enrollment. A fund supports courses, half restored for smaller towns, and a small student fee covers part of the costs.

New York Sidney Sidney Mechanics Owney Owens Vocational Agriculture Department Lions Club Owens Unon Pacific Smith Hughes

Combined Chorus of Sidney to Present Christmas Concert

Sidney's Combined Church Choirs present a Christmas twilight concert Sunday at five in the city auditorium. Featured soloists include Fred Krause and Joseph Daniel with student performers Eleanor Rose and Virginia Johnson of Colorado University. No admission, silver offering for community chest. Proceeds fund Yuletide season entertainment. program includes O Come All Ye Faithful, Silent Night, Ave Maria, Christmas, Little Bethlehem, and Hark the Herald Angels Sing.

Sidney City Auditorium Fred Krause Eleanor Rose Colorado University Wil Little Bethlehem Joseph Daniel Ronald Barker Blaine Grabill Donald Shipment Virginia Johnson Herald Angels Agnes Dei K. J. Lynch Marjorie Pettett Robert Wait Nege 8

Former resident notes farmers hopeful despite troubles in Cheyenne county

Rev Charles A Strandberg, former Cheyenne county resident, writes from Hamill South Dakota to The Telegraph praising farmers in the Potter area. He recalls growing up on a north Potter homestead, serves as Lutheran minister since 1920, and expresses optimism for 1932 amid hardships, noting resilience, fertile land, and a recent heavy hopper impact. Continued on page 8.

Cheyenne County Potter Hamill S. D Charles A. Strandberg Strandberg Cheyenne ‘County Bere Chappell Saron Lutheran Sharen Saronville Dallas Nebraska

Western Nebraska invites buyers says speaker at luncheon

Rev T C Osborne told Alliance chamber of commerce farmers and business leaders that western Nebraska offers land for expansion as eastern land is pricier. He urged cooperative action, noted low land values, and cited October farm purchasing power indices and postwar declines to argue for renewed development by home builders and farmers.

Nebraska T. C. Osborne Alliance Chamber of Commerce Osborne

Officers Fail to Recover Loot After Belden Raid

Cheyenne county officers could not locate any stolen loot believed hidden by Lloyd Belden, a fugitive captured in a raid on the John Bartling ranch east of Dalton. They searched the ranch area on Wednesday without success for loot or firearms Belden reportedly possessed. Belden is now at Scouts Bluff county jail in Gering, arraigned Monday and pleading not guilty on a $2500 bond.

Cheyenne County Lloyd Belden John Bartling Dalton Belden Scouts Bluff County Gering

Allington Re-elects Citing Earlier Filing in Sunol District

Bert Allington, current county commissioner, filed for re election several months ago. The Telegraph News published Tuesday that A A Fenske was first to file in the district. Both men reside in the Sunol community.

Bert Allington the Telegraph News A. A. Fenske Sunol

Doctor Returns From Chicago With Injured Mother

Dr. H. E. Mantor came home from Chicago with his aged mother who fractured her hip a week ago stepping from a car. The hip joint break will require time to heal, according to Dr. Mantor.

H. E. Mantor Chicago

Corn yield contest winners named at farm gathering

The Nebraska Crop Growers association will name corn yield contest winners during the first week of January at the College of Agriculture in Lincoln. The program runs January 5 to 6 with talks on price controls, marketing, co operatives, and agricultural policy. Attendees include C Y Thompson president, P H Stewart secretary, and speakers from the University of Nebraska and U S Department of Agriculture.

Nebraska* Crop Growers Association College of Agriculture At Lincoln C. Y. Thompson West Point P. H. Stewart L. B. Snyder Richard Cole J. F. Lawrence Agricultural College G. B. Nance University of Missouri O. B. Baker U. S. Department of Agriculture T. A. Kiesselbach University of Nebraska Arthur Hyde Secretary of Agriculture Nebraska Amos Gramlick Fort Crook D. L. Dalbey Beatrice D. L. Gross Ira Kindig Holmesville Carl Schweser David City Paul Stewart

American National Bank Posts New Accounts After Liberty State Failure

A. J. Jorgenson, president of American National Bank, said no ill effects from the Liberty State Bank failure were felt locally. He noted only ten depositors withdrew $3,413.38 while 24 new accounts were opened with $10,392.76 in two days. He praised public calm and bank cooperation, adding the institution has no borrowed money or rediscounted paper, and remains confident the shock will pass.

A. J. Jorgenson American National Bank Liberty State Bank Jorgenson Prospec Liberty State

Splendid Home Talent Play Is Given Wednesday Night

A talented home talent cast presented the four act play A Noble Outcast at the city auditorium under Mrs. W. Schmidt. Attorney Patrick Heaton received a warm reception for a polished performance. The capable cast included Gerald Weston and Col. Matthew Lee with McKinley McIntosh, James Blackburn, and others. Interludes featured St Patrick's academy orchestra and performances by Gretchen Fine, Leo Zwick, and Mary Portrey. Sponsored by the Catholic church Altar society.

Successfuly City Auditorium W. Schmidt Patrick Heaton Sidney Gerald Weston Patrick J. Heaton Col Mathew Lee McKinley McIntosh James ‘Blackburn Clarence Kelly Jack Worthington Blackburn Fred Pape Lee Clarence Jolliff France Agnes Dwyer Sadie Audrey Francis St. Patrick’s Academy Orchestra Gretchen Fine Sparkling Eyes Viola Zwicki Leo Zwick Mary Portrey The Altar Society of the Catholic Church

Piano Recital By Mrs Liebendorfer Pupils Slated Tonight

A Tuesday evening recital in the city auditorium will feature piano pupils of Mrs. G F Liebendorfer. The Toy Shop will anchor the program with songs and dances interspersed. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. Performers include Mae Doris Zimmerle Robert Robinson Frances Goodwin Jeanette Larson and Gertrude Trout.

G. F. Liebendorfer Mae Doris Zimmerle Robert Robinson Frances Goodwin Jeanette Larson Gertrude Trout

Christmas Party By Womans Club

Members of the Womans club held a Christmas party Tuesday afternoon replacing the regular meeting. Hostesses included Mrs. C. M. Livoni Roy Liggett Mrs. W. E. Graham Mrs. Charles Sokol Mrs. Ed Ahrens and Mrs. M. G. Rice. A program featuring a reading by Mrs. J. W. Johnson and songs led by Mrs. Ed Ahrens captivated the audience with lullaby selections by Ann Taylor and Christmas carols.

Womans Club C. M. Livoni Roy Liggett W. E. Graham Charles Sokol Ed Ahrens M. G. Rice J. W. Johnson Ann Taylor Ed Ah

Town Five Triumphs Over Sunol In Last-Minute Rally

The Sidney Red Devils rallied in the final four minutes to beat Sunol 83 to 38 on Sunol court. Dodds entered the lineup as Mitchell benched himself, sparking a burst that thrilled spectators. The Sunsol quintet, former Sunol High players, had trailed 20 to 33 with four minutes left.

Sidney Red Devils Sunol Mitchell Dodds Sidney

Chamber Con Commerce And Rotary Meet Next Monday

The regular chamber of commerce meeting next Monday at noon will be a joint session with Sidney Rotary. Secretary Pavlat urges all members to attend as an important program is planned.

Chamber of Commerce Sidney Rotary Ela Pavlat

Willing Workers Present Old Maid's Convention Play

The Willing Workers of the Christian church entertained a good size audience at the church basement last Friday evening with the play Old Maid's Convention. Lunch was served after the performance.

the Christian Church

Bank in Sidney Sits Closed as Deposits Drained

The Liberty State Bank of Sidney failed to open Tuesday after a note on the door cited deflation, adverse conditions, and continued withdrawals. A banking department statement said affairs were placed in the department of trade and commerce. The directors pledged to continue efforts to reorganize with depositor cooperation and support from borrowers and the state banking department.

Liberty State Bank of Sidney F. A. Wolf Department of Trade and Commerce State Banking Department Banking Department Board of Directors

George L. Gerlach Named Special Agent In Charge Of Liberty State Bank

George L. Gerlach of Harrison is appointed special agent in charge as the state banking department inventories Liberty State Bank. R. H. Larsen of the department announces the bank is under state control while the review proceeds. No concrete developments yet, but a possible reorganizational path is discussed though not officially weighted. Capital would be available if continued operation seems advisable.

George L. Gerlach Harrison Liberty State Bank Department R. H. Larsen Telegraph

Man Known Here Sues Sheriff Over Marriott Murder Case

McClanahan of Scottsbluff sues Fort Morgan sheriff Rufus Johnson in a 10 000 damage suit filed in US district court. He alleges wrongful detention for seven days after an anonymous letter blamed him for Enid Marriott’s disappearance and death, causing crop loss, health decline, and reputational damage. The kidnapping charge was dismissed.

Enid Marriott United States District Court Fort Morgan Colo Rufus Johnson M. C. McClanahan Scottsbluff Louis A. Hellenstein Roy O. Samson Denver McClanahan Mitchell Farm Johnston Marriott Scottabluff Mitchell Valley Friends of

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Sidney Owens State Group Panhandle Allington J. E. Weaver J. C. Russell Livestock Section Organized Agriculture O. E. Baker Charles Ewing Dan Hildebrand H. J. Gramlich LeRoy D. Willey American National Town Five Chamber Con Commerce and Rotary George Gerlack Wolf State Department
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