County moves not to relocate offices to save costs
County commissioners decided against moving offices to conform with earlier budget plans. They said buying new equipment to support moves would exceed the rent savings, estimating $1,000 needed to equip the county attorney's office. County Attorney Kepler offered to share half the rent if allowed to stay. County Judge Golden P. Kratz planned to remove his name sign from the courthouse door. C. V. Sewards resigned as acting county judge. John McClenegan appointed to fill the vacancy. Harold Lough named justice of the peace at Lodge Pole. A juror list for the next term was referred to on another page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kepler
Golden P* Kratz
Golden P. Kratz
C. V. Sewards
Kratz
John McCleneghan
Harold Lough
Lodge Pole
Court House
Portz Sentenced to One Year for Entering Vault
Glenn Portz was sentenced to a year in the state penitentiary after being convicted of breaking into the private vault at the county sheriff’s office. District Judge Tewell imposed the sentence amid testimony that Portz was intoxicated when arrested. Dale Brown, arrested with Portz, was paroled to his parents and Sheriff W. W. Schulz for two years. Over ten gallons of liquor were taken from the vault. five gallons recovered. Portz disputed theft charges, but admitted entering the vault per officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Portz
O .Berve
Tewell
Dale Brown
Portz
Renfield
Clay
W. W. Schulz
Brown
Lions Club program to foster civic improvements
The Sidney Lions Club adopts a plan to boost civic pride by improving downtown and residential areas. With Dr R E Rothe’s suggestion, empty storefronts will be decorated with owner consent, and vacant buildings kept tidy. The club will supervise trimmed windows and council urged to revive an old weed control ordinance and keep properties attractive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Lions Club
R.E. Rothe
Ne City
Logan County Board Whittles Expenses in Economy Program
Logan County Colorado trims salaries and travel pay to cut costs. Effective January 1, penalties for mileage drop from 15 to 10 cents per mile while officers face 10 percent salary cuts on most posts. Frank Long keeps $125 monthly due to 24 hour duty. County Judge H L Hinkley seeks $50 monthly clerical cuts and 10 percent juvenile office salary cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan County
Colo
Cheyenne County
Board of Commissioners
Frank Long
H. L. Hinkley
Nebraska Panhandle backs bond for road paving
Delegates from across Nebraska urged a large bond issue to fund five to seven years of paving and road improvements, to be repaid from the present four cent gas tax. Citizens opposed tax increases as tax relief movements grow. The plan awaits Nebraska Good Roads Association action and Lincoln talks, with mileage targets set between 1500 and 2500 miles. A constitutional amendment would be needed to authorize the bond issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Omaha
Chamber of Commerce Highway Committee
Nebraska Good Roads Asociation
Lincoln
B. A. George
Lee Huff, Jr
Oliver ‘Stevenson
Nebraska City
Marion Lockwood
Allen
P. L. Martin
Sidney
Federal Bureau of Roads
W B Cheek
Omaha Chamber’s Highway Group
Good Roads Boys
Woman Turned Away From Sons Home Kills Self
Mrs Ida Wilhite 78 of Scottsbluff killed herself in St. Louis after being refused lodging by her son. She rode via Omaha and trains to Missouri and told Travelers Aid that relatives could not support her. Her son’s wife said financial strain prevented care and that the family had previously sent her to Scottsbluff. Continued on page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Wihite
Scottsbluff
Union Station
St. Louis
Wilhite
Mary Forbes
Travelers Aid Bureau
Mary Patches
Omaha
Missouri City
Colorado bids for western Nebraska farm shipments
Colorado seeks federal aid for two highway projects in the northeastern region to boost farm product shipments from Nebraska panhandle to Denver and other markets. The plans include ten miles of concrete paving on No. 2 from Julesburg toward Sterling and oiling of No. 14 from Sterling to Fleming, with estimated costs of 250000 and 80000 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
State Highway Department
Colorado
Julesburg
Sterling
Fleming
Sterling-Julesburg
School Board Approves Lower Budget and Salaries
The school board on Wednesday night unanimously approved a reduced budget for the coming year and a lower salary schedule for all faculty members including teachers supervisors principals and the superintendent. G F Liebendorfer was reelected superintendent for a three year term as discussions focus on further cost reductions while maintaining school efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Liebendorfer
Snow And Colder Weather Is Panhandle's Fare Wednesday
The Panhandle district faces snow and colder temperatures with a brisk north wind. Groundhog prediction of six more weeks aside, western Nebraska endures unsettled conditions Tuesday night into Wednesday. Snowfall aids soil moisture but drifts hinder travel. Farmers welcome zero weather to curb grasshopper eggs. seed loans loom as growers await funds to plant normal acreage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Nebraska
Panhandle
Unusual Ailment Fatal to Cheyenne County Boy
Michael Edward Cortney eleven year old son of Mr and Mrs H P Cortney prominent Cheyenne county farmers died in a Sidney hospital after a one day illness. He was stricken while playing in the school yard and convulsions led to his death. Diabetes was suspected but not diagnosed due to the unusual nature. Funeral from the Catholic church at 9:30 this morning with burial in the Catholic cemetery handled by Gehrig. An obituary will appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Edward
H. P. Cortney
Cheyenne County
Sidney
Here
Gehrig
Sidney Scouts Plan Busy Week With Events
Sidney scouts start the week attending the Presbyterian church with Dr. Paul P. Cheff speaking on George Washington. Each patrol decorates shop windows for prizes from Brown Central Shoe store. The week peaks with a father and son banquet Monday evening and a chicken dinner hosted by scout mothers under Mrs. Russell Dedrick with Dr. Cheff as toastmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Presbyterian Church
Paul P. Cheff
George Washington
Brown Central Shoe
Russell Dedrick
Former Attorney in Sidney Sentenced for Forgery
A. E. Warren, once Sidney and Cheyenne County attorney, received 18 months to 20 years in Washington state prison for forgery. Previously a Pueblo and Denver practitioner, he left Colorado after disbarment proceedings. He admitted bogus checks in Seattle and Portland, spoke of poverty driving the crime, and faces ongoing disbarment. He had not lived in Sidney for years and once had a prominent practice here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Warren
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Washington State Penitentiary
Washington
Warren
Pueblo
Denver
State Supreme Court
Warrent
Seattle
Colorado
University of Nebraska
Fortland
Crete
Walla Walla
Essay Contest Planned by Nebraska P T A
The Nebraska Congress of Parents and Teachers plans a state day essay contest to celebrate the first legal state day on March 1, 1932. Theme Know Your State topics history resources industries pioneer life and personal Nebraska experiences essays under 1000 words due February 14 to Mrs G H Wentz Lincoln with judges Walter S Whitten J L Sellers and J G Alden Alden of York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Congress of Parents and Teachers
G. H. Wents
Lincoln
Nebraska
Lincoln Chamber of Commerce
J. L. Sellers
University of Nebraska
J. G. Alden
York
State Publicity Department
Conference Standings May Change After Tonight's Games
Conference cage standings could shift as Potter Bayard and Sidney face strong foes on the Scotts Bluff court. Sidney and Bayard seek pivotal wins with Bayard aiming to stay in title contention and Potter aiming to stay unbeaten amid tough tests. The Sidney squad, fresh from a layoff, clashes with an Alliance team rebuilding strength as Chesebro Bartlett and Walker pace the Maroons’ scoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
Bayard
Sidney
Scotts Bluff
Bearcats
Gering
Prince
McKelvie
Hartman
Lodge Pole
Fowler
Christensen
Rogers
Hagemeister
Mitchell
Alliance
Bridgeport
Minatare
Merrill
Chesebro
Bartlett
Walker
Maroons
Atkins
Livon
Goodale
Thomas
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Board
Sowards
Union Pacific
County Court House
Bryan
Robert Simmons
Burlington
Federal Highway Department
Union Pacific Railroad
Huntsman
Tenth Avenue
Lions Club
Council
Logan County Board
Whittles
Hinkley
Martin
Nebraska Panhandle
Bearcat
Bulldogs
Sidney Bluffs
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