Sidney Property Valuations Far Too High
Real estate valuations for assessment in Sidney are too high compared with similar towns. Based on the 1930 census, Sidney with 3306 residents shows a valuation far out of line with Scottsbluff and Alliance, using a state table furnished by the tax commissioner. Sidney’s administration costs align with peers, and the city has notable municipal improvements from 1930 to 1940.
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Sidney
Scottsbluff
Alliance
State
Undulant fever cases rise in Mitchell district health unit
Mitchell reports two more undulant fever cases, boosting city total to 10. Health director Dr. M F Schafer says spread unlikely alarming. new cases likely traced to Bangs disease outbreak in local dairy herd. City mandates Bangs testing. milk pasteurization added as precaution.
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Mitchell
M. F. Schafer
Bang
Mitchell Council
Seven Hurt In Ice Coated Highway Crash Near Bridgeport
Mrs. Harry Barber of Scottsbluff sustained serious injuries in a night series of ice bound crashes east of Bridgeport. Six others were less seriously hurt including Harry Barber Frank Maxwell George Anstey and Mr and Mrs G E Lawrence. Mrs Barber, a switchboard operator, had severe leg injuries from the wreck and was taken to the Methodist hospital in Scottsbluff. The ambulance carrying Mrs Barber collided with a car driven by Dorothy Morgan on the way to the hospital.
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Killen Kimball
Denver
Kimball
William John Carter
Armour Packing Plant
Lloyd T. Key
Dallas
Texas
Irene Lydia Williams Carter
Key
Frank
Colorado
Harry Barber
Scottsbluff
Bridgeport
Carpenter’s No. 3
East Overland
Frank Maxwell
East Seventeeth Street
George Anstey
Carpenter
G. E. Lawrence
Whitney
Barber
Methodist Hospital
Walter Cannady
Dorothy Morgan
West Overland
Casino Club
Howard Rallens Hurt In Automobile Crash
Howard Rallens of Big Springs former manager of the O P Skaggs store in Sidney is in critical condition in a North Platte hospital after an automobile crash near Big Springs last Friday night. He suffered a skull fracture and neck injuries and was operated on Sunday for a blood clot. He was en route to a basketball game when the car slid on icy pavement and crashed into a tree. the other occupant was only slightly hurt.
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Howard Rallens
Big Springs
O. P. Skaggs
Sidney
North Platte
Rallens
Next Nebraska governor likely to come from panhandle region
Western Nebraska shows strong interest in the 1940 gubernatorial race with four panhandle candidates. Republican hopefuls A. L. Miller and Dwight Griswold compete alongside Democrats Terry Carpenter and Keith Neville. Neville and Carpenter appear strongest on the Democratic side, while Griswold, Miller, and Warner lead the Republican field in a tight contest. Primary day is April 9 with filings due by February 29.
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Nebraska
A. L. Miller
Kimball
Dwight Griswold
Gordon
Terry Carpenter
Scottsbluff
Keith Neville
North Platte
Carpenter
Neville
Neville and
Griswold, Miller
Charles J. Warner
Burke
Hugh Butler
A. W. Jefferis
Omaha
Arthur J. Weaver
Falls City
Union Pacific Spud Special Is Virtual College On Wheels
The Union Pacific ten car Spud Special toured the west on a four hour Sidney display aiding Cheyenne county growers with potato production and care. In cooperation with state universities and agriculture departments the train functions as a traveling college showcasing improved growing, handling, shipping and marketing methods through photos films and lectures. The first car presents potato grades and storage. the second car covers pesticides and fertilizers as the tour continues across Idaho Oregon Colorado Wyoming Nebraska Kansas and Utah, with the trip ending in Utah between February 19 and 23.
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Union Pacific
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Colleges of Agriculture
Departments of Agriculture
Wuion Pacific
College of Agriculture
Ateas
West
Bobe Idaho
Idaho
Oregon
Colorado
Wyoming
Nebraska
Kansas
Utah
Pacific Fruit Express
Author Of Letter To Telegraph Is Sought
The Telegraph received an anonymous subscriber letter objecting to the Finnish Relief program co sponsored by the paper. It requests publication, but the paper cannot print unsigned letters. It would run in the letterbox column once the author reveals a name.
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Telegraph
County Legion Meet Heads to Dalton Tonight
A county American Legion meeting will be held at Dalton tonight led by County Commander L. C. Barstow. Sidney legionaries travel in a caravan. Dr. R. E. Roche presents Europe moving pictures. a full program is planned and all legion members are urged to attend at seven at the legion hall.
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American Legion
Dalton
L. C. Barstow
Sidney Legionaries
R. E. Roche
Europe
Legion
Legion Hall
Fenske Again Seeks Commissioner Post
Albert Fenske first district commissioner filed for reelection Monday morning at the County Treasurer’s office. He completes his second four year term and is the first to file in the district. A Republican from Sunol, he is a prominent farmer and business man with strong support from district friends who value his county board service.
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Albert Fenske
Fenske
Louis Wasem
Sunol
First District
Board of Commissioners
Cheyenne County
Carpenter Plans Radio Dramas From Lincoln Parody
Terry Carpenter, Scottsbluff oil dealer and Democratic gubernatorial candidate, will dramatize his life in a radio series titled Carpenter Goes to Lincoln. Broadcasts start March 1 at 6 p m for 30 days, with scripts by Bob Betts and performances at KMAB Lincoln.
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Terry Carpenter
Scottsbluff
Carpenter
Lincoln
Mr. Smith
Washington
Bob Betts
KMAB
Alliance
GOP Leader Sees Victory at Fifth District Gathering
Kenneth Wherry, state GOP chairman, addressed Republicans from across Nebraska’s fifth district in Scottsbluff. He framed the campaign as a major crisis in American history, listing agriculture, business, finance, relief, and neutrality as key issues. He argued restoring the republic and party to power would restore public confidence and keep the nation from European wars. A stormy night reduced attendance. the event continued on page 6.
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Fifth Congressional District
Scottsbluff
Kenneth Wherry
Pawnee City
Nebraska
United States
Gibson Car Theft Confession in Denver Case
Robert Harrell, 25, a member of a Denver gang, confessed to robbing the car owned by J. A. Gibson of Kimball. Police say five men and three women were arrested as part of a ring, and the detective in charge believes the arrests may solve about fifty thefts, described as a severe Denver car pilfering spree.
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Robert Harrell
Denver
J. A. Gibson
Kimball
James E. Childers
Childers
Neary Infant Dies Of Pneumonia Saturday
Yvon Dee Neary infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Marian Neary died in a local hospital Saturday after a brief illness of pneumonia. Born last July she was the couple s only child. Funeral services were held from Gehrig Funeral Home Monday afternoon Rev Virgil Smith of the Presbyterian church officiating. Interment was in Sidney Greenwood cemetery.
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Yvon Dee Neary
Marian Neary
Yvon Dee
Gehrig Funeral Home
Virgil Smith
The
Presbyterian Church
Sidney Greenwood Cemetery
Safety Expert Demonstrates Iron Lung in Sidney Gatherings
Captain Ben Meister of the Omaha fire department spoke at four Sidney events about the iron lung. He showed its function and potential community use to 45 at the chamber of commerce and demonstrated a lung in schools when possible. The civic club talk drew the largest attendance in years, hosted by Sidney firefighters.
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Sidney
Ben Meister
Omaha Fire Department
Meister
Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
Civic Club
February 28 Ward City Caucuses Set for Evening
City caucus scheduled for Wednesday at the auditorium with ward caucuses at customary places. Each ward caucus starts at seven with the general caucus about half an hour later. Council also approved a bond ordinance for a $19,000 issue in districts seven and eight.
Father Son Banquet Opens Boy Scout Anniversary Week
A Father-Son banquet at the city auditorium Thursday night will begin the Boy Scout anniversary observance in Sidney. R. F. Spencer of Fort Morgan will be principal speaker. Tickets are 35 cents for the supper served by the legion auxiliary. The Wyobraska area council reports a five year expansion plan and a fund campaign for the 1940 budget hinges on the campaign’s success.
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City Auditorium
Sidney
R. F. Spencer
Fort Morgan
the Legion Auxiliary
Kahse
Dr. Thomas
Carter Kokjer
Robert Spencer, Sr
Colorado
Higgins
Boy Scout Movement
United States
Wyobraska
Ben E. Quick
Morrill
Council
Famous Dance Band Set for February 22 Show
Chet Krueger has booked Tiny Little and his famous dance band for the city auditorium on Washington's Birthday, Thursday February 22. The group is well known in the west for repeated successful engagements and radio appearances. Bringing the band to Sidney is Krueger's biggest financial undertaking yet and the attraction is likened to Lawrence Welk's orchestra.
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Chet Krueger
Tiny Little
City Auditorium
Washington
Little
West
the Rainbow
Denver
Sidney
Krueger
Lawrence
Welk
Trucker Fined for Overloading Vehicle
Harley Helm, driver for Rut hale, and Sievers of Scottsbluff, paid a ten dollar fine plus costs in county court after pleading guilty to overloading his truck. A hearing for Paul Narses on driving a vehicle of excessive width was postponed again at the defendant's request.
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Harley ‘Helm
Ruthale
Sievers
Scottsbluff
Paul Narses
Million Dollars In Federal Farm Fund Payments Expected
Farmers in Cheyenne Deuel and Kimball counties will see close to a million dollars in federal farm benefit payments this spring and summer per county ACP committees. Deuel and Kimball have received about 3900 thousand dollars in 1998 payments. Cheyenne checks due soon but not expected for days. Earliest provable date around February 15. Deuel office has about 162 thousand dollars to date with 40 thousand more to complete the 1038 payments. All money should be received and dispersed within two months per A C Brestel.
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Cheyenne
Devel
Kimball
ACP
Deuel
Deuel County
Chappell
A. C.’ Brestel
Spring Opening For A C Line This Week
The Midwest Combine and Tractor Company launches the 1940 Allis-Chalmers line with a special spring opening on Thursday February 8 at the city auditorium. The all day event features machinery displays motion pictures talks by factory experts a free lunch for registrants and surprise awards. Attendees may enter to win prizes and learn about Allis-Chalmers growing role in farm equipment.
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Midwest Combine and Tractor Company
Allis-Chalmers
City Auditorium
J. L. Hand
Midwest
Hand
Harid
House Burned in Midnight Corner Blaze
A derelict house at the corner of Mth avenue and King street was gutted by a fire discovered about 12:15 a.m. Monday. Owned by Mrs Lena Collins of Nunn, Col, the structure was extensively damaged with three walls standing and interior ruined. Firemen feared arson or youth play.
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Mth. Avenue and
King Street
Lena Collins
Nunn
Col
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College On Wheels
Swinbank
County Legion
H. O. Werner
James Dutt
University of Nebraska College of Agriculture
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