Sidney approves O Connell contract for concrete pipe
City officials sign an agreement with O Connell to supply standard specification concrete pipe in 21 27 30 36 and 48 inch sizes at set prices. Construction to begin by Jan 3 1933 with pipe delivery within city limits and payroll paid weekly in cash and city warrants. The city to provide one truck driver and a rental allowance plus two workers selected by the contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Schroeder
Sidney
Wien
New County Officials Take Office Next Week
Continued notes on county leadership replacing B C Grabill with appointment. Judge Kratz plans retirement after a long, fair term. Barlow, a Sidney pioneer, vows an economical, satisfactory tenure. Grabill to private business. Wasem, a Cheyenne County Trading veteran, anticipated as efficient treasurer. Budget hearings set for January 10 to prepare office estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. Grabill
Kratz
Barlow
Sidney
Grabill
South Tenth Avenue
Wasem
Cheyenne County
Cheyenne
Farmers Union Eyes Cost Cuts and 1933 Petition
Speculation grows that the Farmers Union will seek further county cost reductions as officials draft a tentative 12 month budget. Vigorance committee is expected to be active with another petition in 1933. Last year C. J. Osborn read requests and a stormy meeting followed with heated exchanges, the gathering even moved to the city auditorium due to crowding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Osborn
City Auditorium
Liberty State Bank Moves Quarters to New Location
Liberty State Bank to move its offices and all equipment to a new location immediately. Remodeling is underway with an expected completion by early 1932, aiming for a happier New Year for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty State
C. Ss
Radcliffe
Penney to open modern store on Illinois Street
Penney Company plans a modern department store at the Illinois street location in Sidney. Despite policy against further plant investment, the move reflects strong local patronage and faith in Sidney’s trade outlook and future business potential. The article notes Penney’s origins with J. C. Penney and growth to 1477 stores nationwide with 173 million dollars in annual sales in 1931.
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Sidney
Ewing
Penney Company
Penney
J. C. Penney
Kemmerer
Wyo
Two Days Left in Money Saving Subscription Renewal
The Telegraph offers a two day renewal plan allowing readers to keep their local paper with little or no cash outlay. The policy assists readers facing low mood, and is set to end December 31, with hundreds already joining. Readers urged to respond now to avoid losing service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph
Auctioneer plans pavilion for weekly town auctions
An auctioneer discusses erecting a pavilion to stage weekly auctions in Sidney. He envisions moderate commissions to aid farmers, notes livestock could benefit farmers more than shipping, and cites Sidney’s central location as a draw. He plans discussions with business leaders before finalizing the idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thinkng
Sidney
Nhre
Rapp
Nebraska Winter Wheat Acreage Falls to New Low
The recent snow offered limited moisture but protected winter wheat from extreme cold. Rye acreage dropped from 404000 the previous year with total planting this year at 35000 acres. Last summer’s rye harvest was 283000 acres as part of pasturing plans.
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Nebraska
Bryan to Miss Inauguration Delayed by Illness
The article notes Bryan will miss his public inauguration on January 5 while the oath of office is to be administered by Chief Justice Goss. Lieutenant Governor-elect Walter H. Jurgensen, hospitalized with flu, hopes to attend, and will file oath if unable. Secretary of State Marsh orders the House to meet, Vernon Andrews to roll call, with organizing steps and office fittings made during recess.
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Goss
Walter H. Jurgensen
Bond
Theoby
Marsh
Vernon Andrews
Andrews
Snow Threat Fails to Halt Cheyenne Roads
A weather brief notes another Wednesday snow threat over Cheyenne county. Light flurries scattered, then clearing skies as the storm threat vanished. Temperatures dipped but rose above freezing by Thursday morning. Light winds caused minor drifting, but no road closures occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Courly
Black Will Reopen Cage Practice Two Games on January 6
The 1933 Maroons basketball team plans to develop into a fast, accurate shooting unit with two forward pairs Thomas and George, and Witters and McCleneghan. Captain Atkins appears to lead the center line with Ladine at guard. Bonham guards the defense while Maley and new recruits push veterans to stay sharp.
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Maroons
Black
Thomas
George
Witters
McCleneghan
Atkins
Rotay
Corn husking and livestock trends in Nebraska farms
Approximately eight percent of corn remains unhusked as banks report. Drouth hit quality. husking pays 1 to 3 cents per bushel. Hessian fly presence noted but unclear severity. Cattle hogs sheep slaughter up. low prices push farms toward self sufficiency. Midmonth prices show butterfat eggs rising while corn, wheat, oats, barley, potatoes, alfalfa, hay, hogs, cattle, lambs, chickens, butterfat and eggs fluctuate from month to month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebaska
Nebraska
Business Slump Shrinks Local Commerce In 1932
Merchants in Sidney report a wide business downturn in 1932 with demand for luxury goods collapsing and non essential stock cut back. Credit sales have dwindled as collections grow difficult and many shops anticipate far lighter ledgers in 1933 due to job losses and income shrinkage. Expensive apparel now rarely exceeds 30 dollars, down from 50 to 60 dollars, as residents adjust to living within their means.
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Sidney Business Houses
Sidney
Union Pacific Road Plans Reduced Summer Rates
Union Pacific announces lower summer fares with a new first class round trip offering 18 days in California and a 25 percent hotel rate reduction. A California club promotes a 11 day low price sight seeing tour plus hotel and restaurant privileges tied to an identification card.
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Ss. Basinger
U. P
Yailrdad
Tate
California
LAL Year Club of
Vacation plan offers optional California sight seeing discount travel
The U P proposes a non transferable rail ticket usable in California with optional side trips and hotels. Travelers under the plan pay 25 percent less than regular rates when using an identification card, while casual travelers pay higher prices. Two weeks include 11 days of sightseeing in California using fast trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U P
California
Aly
County Attorneys Seek Expanded Jurisdiction and Trial Rules
Nebraska County Attorneys association met in Lincoln to urge legislature to widen county court criminal jurisdiction to the constitutional limit and make multiple trials in one information discretionary for judges. They seek alibi notice rules, alibi investigation access, and a jail escape penalty gap.
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Nebraska County Attorneys Association
Lincoln
Atttorney
District Court
Attorrney
Pioneer: Union Pacific attorney to retire December 31
N H Loomis longtime general solicitor for Union Pacific will retire under pension rules on December 31. He will be succeeded by Charles A Magaw, general attorney at Omaha since 1918, who entered U P service at Topeka in 1911. Magaw will be replaced by T W Bockes, assistant general attorney since 1918.
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N. H. Loomis
Union Pacific
U. S
Loomis
Charles A.gaw
Omaha
Magaw
U. P
Topeka
Kan
T. W. Bockes
Changes in Omaha Legal Office Amid Retirement
Matthai will succeed Boskes as assistant general attorney at the Central City company in Omaha. President C. Ri Gray notes Leemis will retire December 31 after 48 years in the legal department. he is currently ill and vacationing in Florida. His son John US is assistant general attorney for U. P. in Wyoming. two other sons, Robert and Alexander, live in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Béckes
Central City
Matthai
Cich
Omaha
Grain Prices Fall as Experts Cite Production Costs
Chicago experts say grain is at about half its production cost with May deliveries at a record low. Trade volume was light in Chicago with 5.7 million bushels traded, down from last year, as officials link the drop to federal farm board policy and a prohibitive tax.
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Chicago
Iswest
Chicago Board of
Peter B. Carey
Chisago” Board of ‘Trade
Federal Farm Board
Carey
Farm Board
Mery Stallin
Ber
Congréss
Chamber of Commerce to Meet January 9
The chamber of commerce announces its first meeting under new officers will be held Monday January 9 replacing January 2 due to a holiday. President R E Roche will convene officers and directors to outline tentative programs for the year and discuss business. A secretary will likely be chosen, with Harry Pavlat expected to be reappointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
R. E. Roche
Herry Pavlat
St Pat cagers set for Gurley clash on January 6
St Patrick’s academy basketeers meet Gurley next Friday night on the junior high floor in an important battle. Coach Wilmore drills the St Pat lads in strenuous paces as they seek the victory and confidence boosts ahead of the close contest.
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St. Patrick’s’ Academy
Basketeers
Gurley
St. Pat
Wilmore
Sidney and Falls City relatives plan two week vacation
Mr and Mrs John Schulenberg and children Lucile Catherine and Maryin with Joe Heichoff left Friday for Falls City for a two week visit with relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs Frank Kurz and children shopped in Sidney Friday and spent Christmas day with Mrs Otto Kurz Sr. Mr and Mrs John Owens entertained at a Christmas dinner with Mr and Mrs Eli Henderson Mr and Mrs Joe Green and Mr and Mrs Albert Green and family Mr and Mrs Hugh Corney and children Mr and Mrs James Mccowhaily batt and family and Mrs and Mrs John Mohatt and son had Christmas dinner at the Mohatt home. Mrs Leslie visiting her son George Heckerson and Reas Bales made a trip to Denver last week. Mr and Mrs C A Camber Gladys Claud and Sam were ill last week. Alfred Keester called at the C S Chambers home Sunday. The play by district 36 children was well attended and everyone received a treat from Santa Claus. Miss Vivian Mitchell has been ill the past month. Mr and Mrs John Mohart were Sidney shoppers Friday. Harold Cecelia Freda Carl and Bobby Kuz attended the program.
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John Schulenberg
Lucile
Catherine
Maryin
Joe Heichoff
Falls
Nereis
Frank Kurz
Sidney
John
Kurz
Otto Kurz
John Owens
Eli Henderson
And
Joe Green
Albert Green
Hugh Cor‘ney
James
Claud
Sam
Alfred, Keester
C. S. Chambers
Ell
Santa Claus
District 36 Program Attendance By Mrs Van Allstyn And Daughter
Mrs H Van Allstyn and her daughter from Sidney attended the district 36 program on Thursday evening. The report notes their presence at the event held in district 36 on that Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo
H. van Allstyn
Sidney
Farm Loans and Insurance at Roche Building Sidney Neb
Local notices indicate farm loans and insurance services available at the Roche Building in Sidney Nebraska. Details on providers and terms are limited in the fragment, with emphasis on agricultural financial support and property coverage.
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Cecelia
Freda
Carl
Bobby Kuz
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