Two Year Contract With Utilities Firm Signed This Week
The city council signed a two year contract with Western Public Service company Wednesday reducing costs for water pumping street lighting and cemetery pumping. Water pumping rates drop about 1644 percent and cemetery pumping by 46 percent while street lighting would fall five percent under the deal. The contract includes an option to extend to five years with a further five percent reduction if exercised, potentially saving about $1200. City officials hesitated on a five year term due to possible changes in future boards.
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Western Public Service Company
Repre
Cheyenne County Workers to Receive Saturday Payroll Checks
A government relief payroll of 2500 to 3000 dollars will be distributed to Cheyenne county project workers this Saturday, bringing Christmas meals to over 230 men and their families. The payments, aiding those hit by unemployment, aim to support food needs through the holidays. County Agent L D Willey returns from Lincoln with corn hog allotment details and plan expansion, while educational meetings and precinct organization prepare the rollout of the program.
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GWA
Cheyenne County
L. D. Willey
Lincoln
Agricultural Department
Willey
Nebraska
Wheat Board
Blue Creek Project Cleared For Lincoln Approval
The Blue Creek power and irrigation district in western Nebraska won State Engineer Roy Cochran approval to apply for federal funds. Plans filed last week outline a 400000 dollar irrigation and power plant to serve 6000 acres and supply Lewellen and nearby towns with water and electricity, affecting parts of Keith Morrill and Garden counties.
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Blue Creek
Nebraska
Roy Cochran
Lewellen
Keith, Morrill
Garden Counties
Porcupine Captured By Sidney Farmers Sunday
A full grown porcupine from Cheyenne county was captured Sunday in a field near Sidney by H. J. Elsen and his son Stanley. The cold weather rendered the normally defensive animal docile despite its quills.
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Cheyenne County
H. J. Elsen
Stanley
Sidney
Lopez Sentenced to 30 Days in Jail for Intoxication
Raymond Lopez was arrested Sunday by Sheriff W. W. Schulz after creating a disturbance and was arraigned on intoxication charges. He pleaded guilty and County Judge Barlow sentenced him to 30 days in jail on Tuesday.
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Raymond Lopez
W. W. Schulz
Barlow
Lopez
Francis Appointed Local Corn Crib Inspector
R. V. Francis of Sidney has been appointed local corn crib inspector under the corn loan plan to replace C. P. Kratz who declined the position. Francis will oversee all crib inspections in the Sidney territory.
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R. V. Francis
Sidney
C. P. Kratz
Francis
Sidriey
Home Owners Loan office sees rising loan approvals
Frank Fisher, manager at the Scottsbluff district office, reports loan activity accelerating as 264 applications have been approved to date and sent to Grand Island for final approval. 171 await final check and will be returned this month. The staff has been expanded and 38 abstracts are being updated for disbursement after examinations. Fisher said efforts aim to disburse all approved loans without delay.
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Home Owners Loan Corporation District
Scottsbluff
Frank Fisher
Grand Island
Fisher
St Pat Cagers Beat Sterling 28 15 On Wednesday
St Patrick's academy defeated Sterling academy 28 to 15 at Sterling. N Loebe and H Loebe scored all Pats points as Colorado trailed from the start. Starting lineup included Zwickl N Loebe at forwards J Killham at center and H Loebe L Filbin at guards. Glaubitz subbed for Filbin later. The Loebes again showcased strong scoring, and the Pats released their season schedule listing games from January through February against Scotts Bluff Lodge Pole Gurley St Anthony Dalton Kimball Gerinz Broadwater Potter Sunol.
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St. Patrick’s Academy Cagers
Sterling Academy
Sterling
N. Loebe
H. Loebe
Colorado
Whitmore
Zwickl
J. Killham
L. Filbin
Glaubitz
Filbin
Loebes
Scottsbluff
Lodge Pole
Gurley
St. Anthony
Dalton
Kimball
Gerinz
Potter
Broadwater
Sunol
RAAC Offers Cattle To Farmers Who Qualify For Aid
Farmers with sufficient unincumbered feed and space may obtain RAAC cattle for winter feeding. The Telegraph reports the RAAC has 4000 head available, but applicants must show adequate feed and housing and lack other financing options from banks. The move targets those unable to secure bank loans for cattle operations this season.
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Telegraph
Judge J. Tewell Files For Sixth District Judgeship
Judge J L Tewell of Sidney filed with the secretary of state as a candidate for supreme judge in Nebraska's sixth district. A 45 year old with 12 years on the district bench, he is a University of Nebraska Law School graduate and has been praised as an outstanding jurist. He is the fourth candidate to file in the non political primary, joining Nisley Carter and Edwin Squires. Local attorneys, while reluctant to lose him, say his record justifies advancement.
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J. L. Tewell
Sidney
Secretary of State
Tewell
McKelvie
University of Nebraska Law School
Nisley
North Platte
Carter
Gering
Edwin Squires
Broken Bow
Nebraska
Paper Issued A Day Late Next Week
With Christmas on Monday the Telegraph News will not be issued next week until Tuesday afternoon. This change allows employees to enjoy both holidays and affects readers who expect Tuesday morning delivery. Rural route subscribers will receive Tuesday's paper one day later. Carriers will deliver Tuesday evening and post offices will distribute papers that night. People hosting Christmas dinners or parties should call early Tuesday morning to have their event listed in that afternoon’s paper.
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Telegraph
Former Sidney Lady Dies in California
Death hits the Hink family twice in a week. The former Mrs. Ernest Stuht, once of Sidney and sister of J. H. Hink who died last Thursday in Sidney, passed away in Long Beach, California. Otto Hink, a brother, was notified as Mrs and Mrs Hink and Hink’s mother had left Sidney after J. H. Hink’s funeral. The family planned to locate them in Evanston Wyoming or Salt Lake City after burial rites in Dennison Iowa.
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Ernest Stuht
Sdney
J. H. Hink
Nad
Long Beach
Calif
Otto Hink
Hinks
Evanston
Wyo
Salt Lake City
Stukt
Famiy
Rev Osborne May Be in Congress Campaign
The Rev Thomas C Osborne, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Alliance, may seek the Democratic nomination for Congress from the Fifth District next year. He previously ran for the nomination but lost to Terry Carpenter. Osborne spoke of his plans while in North Platte for an irrigation meeting, where he learned about water and irrigation issues in the North Platte valley.
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Thomas ‘C. Osborne
First Presbyterian Church of Alliance
Congress
Osborne
Terry Carpenter
North Platte
Christmas Greetings From The Telegraph And The Telegraph News
The Christmas message emphasizes unity and hope after hardship. It reflects on three difficult years, the value of shared welfare, and the birth of Christ as a guiding, buoying influence. The editors extend sincere wishes for joy, peace, and gratitude to readers and their families this Yuletide season.
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The
Telegraph
Telegraph News
Sidney
Farm income projections for 1933 fall short of 1931 totals
Secretary Wallace, in Roosevelt's annual report, warns that 1933 farm income may reach 36.4 billion dollars, a conservative estimate surpassing 1932 but below 1931. He cites farm commodity prices and crop production as key factors, noting uncertainty and the link to industrial activity.
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Wallace
Secretary of Agriculture
Roosevelt
Milk Fund Is Started By P. T. A.
A milk fund committee appointed by the P T A plans to distribute milk to undernourished children. Members Henry Pavlat Mrs F A Bush and Jack Poole will map plans and seek funds. The association has appropriated 25 dollars to start operations and may attract more money from other sources. The committee has a list of relief families and children to target for a daily milk diet to improve health.
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P.T. A
Henry Pavlat
F. A. Bush
Jack Poole
Carpenter Chooses Secretary Emering for Scottsbluff Postmaster
Congressman Terry Carpenter appointed Edward Emering, his secretary, as postmaster of Scottsbluff, drawing surprise from locals and Democrats who note Emering recently registered as a Democrat after lifelong Republican ties. The move sparks speculation on Carpenter's political future and re election plans.
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Scottsbluff
Terry Carpenter
Edward Emering
Carpenter
Emerine
Maroons Fall To Sterling In 40 27 Tilt
Sterling's fast breaking offense and smart passing overwhelmed the Maroons as Sterling built a 15 to 4 lead after the first quarter and maintained momentum through the game. Captain Adams led Sterling with 22 points, Newton added six, while Soderstrom Cochran and Ward each scored four. Ward, a standout colored guard, starred on both ends of the floor.
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Sterling
Sidney
Logan County
Maroons
Adams
Newton
Soderstrom
Cochran
Ward
Two Shopping Days Left in 1933 Christmas Season
Sidney merchants report only two shopping days remain and the 1933 Christmas buying season is history. Stores advertise final holiday values as last minute rush appears. Stocks are largely complete though premium gift items sold earlier. extended store hours encourage shoppers to complete Christmas purchases before holidays.
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Sidney” Merchants
Sidney
Corn Hog Plan Details for Cheyenne County Farmers
The corn hog allotment plan sets rules for Cheyenne County farmers. Those with under 10 acres of corn in 1932 and 1933 or under four sows yearly are excluded. Producers may sign to reduce corn or hogs, with a one year effect. Tenants paying share rent split 30 cent per bushel payments. cash rents may not require landlord sign. Payments are based on actual yields, with incentives influencing land selection.
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Cheyenne County
Agricultural College
Rabbit Hunt Plans Formed For New Year Event
The Sidney fons club outlines a New Year rabbit hunt starting Tuesday. Lines and captains will be announced next week for organization. The drive begins at 10 am from a route south of Dalton to the Lincoln highway then east to Sidney, boundary set by No. 19. Shotguns only, no dogs or rifles. Lions organizers G. B. Wookey F A Bush and W D Powell manage details.
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Sidney Fons Club
Dalton
Potter
Lincoln Highway
Sidney
G. B. Wookey
F. A. Bush
W. D. Powell
Lions Club To Distribute Rebuilt Toys At Yo-Ag Building
The Lions Club will place about 400 rebuilt toys at the Yo-Ag Building today and tomorrow for parents to select for their children for Christmas. Toys were gathered through a toy matinee and a city wide house to house canvass. The event is a long standing club tradition and aims to ensure every youngster gets a toy on Christmas morning.
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Lions Club
Yo-Ag
Lions
Challburg undecided on political future declares possible run for railway commissioner
H L Challburg, Potter County state representative, visited the city Tuesday and told the Telegraph he has not decided about seeking re election. He said his years in the grain and elevator business qualify him to be railway commissioner and he may run for that office. If he does not, he likely will seek re election to the house.
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H. L. Challburg
Potter
the Telegraph
Challburg
Woman's Club Christmas Gathering Celebrated
The Woman's Club held its Christmas program Tuesday afternoon with carols, stories on Christmas lore, and readings. Mrs F A Bush and Mrs A E Wright presented tales on holiday customs, with solos by Mrs Ed Ahrens and Jacqueline Pindell reading, plus campfire girls’ carol singing directed by Virginia Larson. Hostesses included Mrs George Gerlach and others.
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Womans Club
F.A. Bush
A. E. Wright
Ed Ahrens
Freda Hammer
Jacqueline ‘Pindell
Abohahanta Campfire Girls
Virginia Larson
Campfire Group
Christmas Holidays Start For Sidney Students
The annual Christmas holidays begin for local schoolchildren with public schools resuming on Tuesday, January 2, at 9 a.m. St. Patrick's academy grants a full two weeks recess. Rev. Anton Link notes boarders travel long distances and ten days is too short. Christmas programs close the sessions this afternoon.
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St. Patrick’s Academy
Anton’ Link
Campfire Girls Plan Sunday Serenade
Campfire Girls will sing Christmas carols Sunday night from 8 20 to 9 30 with Francis Fisher offering his transfer truck to haul the group to homes that wish to be serenaded. Call the R A Barlow home at 163 before Sunday to arrange. All campfire girls meet at the city auditorium at 8 30 and depart promptly.
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Francis Fisher
R. A. Barlow
City Auditorium
Await Word On Transport Of Two Youths To Penitentiary
Sheriff Schulz said he does not know when William Bowman and Frank Smith will be taken to the state penitentiary and reformatories to begin their two year sentences for larceny. He has not notified the institutions and is awaiting word on available room.
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Schulz
William Bowman
Frank Smith
State Penitentiary and Reformatory
Legion Plans Party In Auditorium January 4
The American Legion will host a dinner and card party in the legion rooms at the auditorium on Thursday January 4. All legion members and their wives or sweethearts and all members of the American Legion auxiliary may attend the affair.
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American Legion
Legion
Kimball County Wheat Contract Checks Due January 15
Farmers who signed wheat contracts in Kimball County will receive checks around January 15. Lincoln officials say checks are to be mailed to individuals and no payment amounts will be disclosed.
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Kimball County
Lincoln
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Opez
Sidney Territory
St Pat Cagers
RAAC
J. Tewell
Supreme Court
Sidney Lady
California
North Platte Valley
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Ade
Woman’s Club
George Gerlach
Frank Goodwin
Charles Richards
J. H. O'Neil
Campfire Girls
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