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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1934
Page
6
Federal agents began purchasing cattle in Nebraska drouth areas as part of a government program. About 9,000 head would be bought this week and another 9,000 next week, with a vacation halt to complete roughly 26,000 cattle under an extended quota. Total allocation around $510,000.
L D Willey takes a one year leave from the county agent’s office after major involvement in the corn hog program and emergency drouth cattle sales. He highly recommends successor Swinbank, predicting strong public support and effective service.
Rev. Mills relocated to Sidney from Omaha where he held a prominent role in that city’s ministerial association. He quickly became a popular figure in Sidney’s church, known for tireless work, friendship, and community influence. A gifted vocalist, his rich voice enriched many musical events and he joined the Lions Club soon after arriving.
Rev. Sheaff replaces Rev. Mills at Epworth Church in Sidney. Overflow crowd heard services via basement loudspeakers. Custodian Russell B. Smith credits Sheaff with guiding church finances and offering friendship. Attendees praise his sermons and devotion. local ministers and officials commend his sincere work. He will first preach Sunday, December 30.
The American Legion at Kimball received six acres of land one mile east and one mile north of town from Mrs. Ida Forsling widow of the late Alfred Forsling. The tract near Lodgepole creek will become a recreation park with trees shrubs and improvements. An embankment surrounds a planned skating area and a swimming pool will be built where the creek meets the corner. Mrs. Forsling asked to name the park.
Farmers faced drought and debt but federal actions poured over two billion dollars in funds. Banks reopened, crop reduction payments reached 550 million, relief activities spent 500 million, and initial steps began toward a national land policy to protect farming areas and workers. Livestock raisers in drought regions sold cattle sheep hogs and work animals after a harsh summer and fall.
A festive Nebraska New Year message speaks of resilience and renewal as the state pledges progress and prosperity. Amid hopeful verses, news notes report multiple New Year fatalities nationwide, listing tragedies from shreveport to California and detailing holiday traffic and acts of violence across several states.
Analysts say livestock producers who kept some stock will fare better next year as meat prices rise. Dairy farmers face tougher times than beef and sheep due to hay grain and pasture shortages, with lighter winter feeding and higher milk prices likely. New deputies' fate remains unclear as newly elected officers defer public decisions until after January 3.
The Rose Bowl game in Pasadena next Tuesday attracts interest from Dr and Mrs J H Abbott of Sidney as their nephew Fred Abbott Jr of Los Angeles is a member of the Stanford football squad. He is not a starter but has been nominated to travel with the team.
Election approaches and voters look to an administration to justify their trust. Charles H. Gardner retires as county surveyor and J. Paul Hansen will take over after next Thursday. Fred Stephens loses assessor post to Herbert Foster with Foster winning the general vote. Incumbents Schulz Nelson Wasem Shaw Weikhorst and Fenske will renew oaths for another term, forming a historically efficient county board.
Harry Coffee arrives in the national capital and discusses tax collections with a proposed control program to flexibly manage production. He cites a domestic price floor for cattle to stabilize grain prices and employment along livestock processing and transport. Rep Shallenberger introduced a related bill, with House Agricultural Committee Chairman Jones showing interest.
A Sidney business report shows Christmas activity up 50 percent from 1933. Package shipments far outpaced last year’s rush, though card volume appeared smaller. Strong patron cooperation and few tardy deliveries characterized the Wednesday schedule.
Thousands joined the Christmas observance across nations as the U S capital showcased the day with the Roosevelt family arriving in a car fleet escorted by secret service. The festive mood was marred by deadly fires in Sedalia Missouri Joplin Missouri Chicago Illinois and near Madison Minnesota killing multiple people and injuring others. A four year old girl also died from burns in San.
A Sidney chamber change is urged to include an evening monthly meeting and a downtown retailer packed board. proponents urge a directors group to shape merchandising, community programs, and spending. Mr Lowe praised 1934 attendance but warned nonparticipants miss benefits. others argue Sidney is over organized yet cannot replace the chamber. a larger Monday meeting is planned with full attendance urged.
Mr and Mrs George Nieman and family thank the many people who showed kindness during the loss of their child. Telegraph Wantads Get Results.
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