Lighting Unit 15 Explodes Injuring Nelsons on Farm
E M Nelson, prominent Sidney draw farmer and Sheriff James Nelson’s brother, was badly injured Christmas Eve when a carbide plant he was repairing exploded on his farm. His son Allen, helping with repairs, was thrown by the blast but saved by his mother and sisters. Allen suffered minor bruises and burns. E M Nelson has a lacerated face and crushed bones in his left hand. Cause undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Nelson
Sidney Draw
James Nelson
Allen
Nelson
Union Pacific Workers Enjoy Christmas Program in Sidney
Union Pacific railroad workers in Sidney held a Christmas program last Saturday night at Wal-Bur Hall drawing over 300 attendees. Rev J H Bicknell gave the invocation, Mayor Herman Schroeder spoke, Boy Scout Troop 89 opened with a patriotic ceremony, and individual Scout performances plus Miss Mayer at the piano followed. Santa Claus, played by W M Riggs, distributed the tree gifts, enhancing an evening hailed as a yearly highlight.
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Union Pacific Railroad Workers
Sidney
Wal-Bur
Union Pacific
J. H. Bicknell
Herman Schroeder
Boy Scouts
Union Pacific Troop No. 89
Swenson
Thayer
Craig
Willey
Pavlat
Armstrong
Miss Mayer
W. M. Riggs
Santa Claus
Riggs
Ernest Gould
Pauline Markley Weds Laramie Man in Christmas Eve Ceremony
Miss Pauline Ruth Markley became the bride of William N. Knight of Laramie at 9 30 o'clock Christmas Eve at the home of her grandmother Mrs. W A Hornaday. Rev Hal F Schenck officiated. The couple's attendants were Miss Jennie Knight and Lester Elkington. About 25 relatives attended including Mr Knight's mother and sister from Laramie and Mrs Fred Dresser of Galt California. The bride is a Sidney community resident and 1926 Sidney graduate. The newlyweds planned a Christmas honeymoon and would be at home in Laramie in two weeks. Mr Knight is an electrician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Ruth Markley
William N. Knight
Laramie
W. A. Hornaday
Hal F. Schenck
Methodist Church
Jennie Knight
Lester Elkington
Mr. Knight
Fred Dresser
Galt
Calif
Miss Markley
Sidney
Cheyenne County Wheat Prospects Are Encouraging
Wheat prospects in Cheyenne County this month look the finest in years. Favorable weather aided fall planted grain, with ample moisture in November and early December, and continued good weather boosts expectations of a bumper yield. Diversification to barley and corn is noted, while corn picking proceeds with chances of surpassing 1928 output. farmers foresee strong prices aided by the federal farm board’s actions.
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Cheyenne County
Federal Farm Board
Laing Outlines Plans for West Nebraska Census
EB G Laing spoke at Alliance chamber meeting outlining April start for the 1930 census in 11 western Nebraska counties. He will appoint county sub chiefs, hire many workers, and use competitive exams. pay ranges from four cents per name in cities to up to a dollar in outlying districts. Separate city and rural enumerations.
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EB. G. Laing
Nebraska
Alliance Chamber of Commerce
Laing
Washington
Box Butte
Hooker
Grant
Thomas
Sheridan
Sioux
Scotts Bluff
Dawes
Banner
Morrill
Garden
United States
George Washington
New York
Massachusetts
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Western DeMolays Gather in Sidney Today
Arrangements were completed for the semi annual DeMolay conclave in Sidney. Registration starts at 9 this morning in the Masonic lodge rooms, with a busy one day agenda ending in a banquet and dance. Over a hundred DeMolays expected. Leon Fine and Arthur Zike helped arrange. Mayor Herman Schroeder to give welcome. Rev. W. T. Kahse to give invocation. Wayne Reid to participate in business sessions.
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Sidney
Masonic Lodge
Leon Fine
Sidney Group
Sidney Chapter
Panhandle
Arthur Zike
Herman Schroeder
W. T. Kahse
Wayne Reid
Alliance
Muskrat Trappers to Start Season Next Wednesday
Muskrat trappers will begin their annual season Wednesday with a revised opening and closing. The Western Nebraska counties gain a January 1 to April 1 season while eastern counties keep December 1 to March 1. The change follows a legislative move allowing the state game commission to adjust open periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Game Commission
Nebraska
Penney and Sears Roebuck Merger Is Definitely Cancelled
E C Sams president of J C Penney, which runs 1400 stores, announced Tuesday that merger negotiations with Sears Roebuck have been terminated. He said no basis for a merger was found during an executive study of its economic advantages. The trained Penney staff handling lines prompted the study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Sams
J. C Penney Company
Sears Roebuck and Company
Sams
J. C. Penney Company
Penney Company
Platte Valley Oil and Gas gets stock sale permit near Nehawka
The Platte Valley Oil and Gas Development Co has state approval to sell 167000 dollars in capital stock, with 87500 dollars to reimburse syndicate members who funded a shaft 450 feet deep on E M Pollard’s farm near Nehawka. Drilling may reach 2000 feet to seek oil or gas if found. Drilling paused months ago. limestone largely encountered. No further work until 20000 dollars is raised from stock and placed in escrow at a Nebraska bank.
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Platte Valley Oil & Gas Development Company
State
Blue Sky Bureau
E. M. Pollard
Nehawka
Nebraska
Few Accidents Over Christmas Reported in Cheyenne County
Holiday crash reports in Sidney Cheyenne County show only one serious wreck with no fatalities or serious injuries. An unidentified man suffered cuts and blood loss four miles east of Sidney after a collision but declined hospital aid. A second incident near Sidney left two wheels broken when a car skidded into a ditch five miles east. occupants were shaken but not hurt.
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Sidney
Cheyenne County
Lincoln Highway
Here
Pioneer Platte Valley Bank Fails in Bayard Closure
The Bank of Bayard failed to open Monday with $50,000 capital and surplus and about $300,000 in deposits caused by frozen credit. Organized in 1889, it changed hands several times before current control under Durnall and Vanatta. One bank remains in Bayard, the First National, controlled by Ostenbergs of Scottsbluff, with reopening prospects uncertain.
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Bank of
Lincoln
Burlington
John Wehn
J. O. Baker
Charles Burk
R. F. Durnall
W. W. Vanatta
Durnall
Mr. Vanatta
Earl Vanatta
Bayard
First National
H. H and
W.W. T. Ostenberg
Scottsbluff
Youth Who Collapsed At Bridgeport Taken To Denver Hospital
Edward Trimon believed to be the youth from Riddle hospital Bridgeport was moved to Fitzsimons hospital in Denver yesterday after a fractured skull. His condition shows little change and the American Legion at Bridgeport plans to raise funds for his care there while awaiting war department clarification on veteran status.
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Edward Trimon
Riddle Hospital
Bridgeport
Fitzsimons Hospital
Denver
War Department
Washington
American Legion
Antelope Drive Sought by Weld County Residents
F Pate Woolston and 75 neighbors petition the state game commission for a controlled drive to chase antelope from the Dover and Nunn area north and east out of the wheat belt. He cites over 1000 head seen in 3 or 4 bunches and notes the animals damage crops while remaining playful. local farmers oppose an open season.
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F. Pate Woolston
Weld County
Izaak Walton League
State Game Commission
Dover
Nunn
Woolston
Weld
Wyoming
Robbery at Fox Theatre Nets Cash and Silver Receipts
Thieves entered the Fox theatre Wednesday night and took over $800 in currency silver dollars and checks from the managers safe. Locks remained intact and investigators, including fingerprint expert Erwin, pursued clues as police note the theft occurred with little disturbance and that two days receipts were missing.
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Fox Theatre
O. G. Brown
Brown
Carl Livoni
Willen - Schulz
B.F. Erwin
Erwin
Livoni
New Years Eve Whoopee Show At Fox Theatre
A New Years Eve whoopee show sponsored by Fox theatre and Browns Central shoe store will be staged next Tuesday night at the Fox theatre starting at 11. The event features the film Flight starring Jack Holt Lila Lee and Ralph Graves touted as a top talkie release. Tickets go on sale today at Browns Central shoe store and remain available until 9 Tuesday night. The Blue Bird Inn cabaret at Sidney’s will also invite revelers to a renal old time frolic and merrymaking that night.
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Fox Theatre
Brown
Sidney
Flight
Jack Holt
Lila Lee
Ralph Graves
Air Service
Brown's Central Shoe Store
J. D. Kirkland
Blue Bird Inn
Potter Principal Weds Friday in Potter Ceremony
Miss Florence Marie Niles of Neligh and Jesse L. Fowler of Potter were married in Potter on December 21 with Rev O Troy officiating. Both are teachers in Potter schools where Fowler has served as principal for several years.
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Florence Marie Niles
Neligh
Jesse L. Fowler
Potter
O. Troy
Fowler
White House Fire Damages Hoover Executive Wing
A Tuesday night blaze gutted the White House executive wing where President Hoover hosted staff children. Firemen spent over two hours controlling the stubborn fire, likely sparked by a faulty wire. The president’s office suffered severe damage but official documents were saved.
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White House
Hoover
Toover
Roosevelt
Executive Mansion
State Department
Walter Newton
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Pauline Markley
West
Penney
Sears Roebuck
Pioneer Platte Valley Bank
Bayard Institution
Colo
Section
Showhouse
Parent-Teachers Association
G. F. Liebendorfer
Thomas Crosbie
Marian Clarke
J. W. Goodale
North Side
Supt. Liebendorfer
Goodale
Ivan Robinson
New Fox Theatre
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