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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1936
Page
8
Building was aired out quickly and work on offices delayed only a few hours as fire, contained by a prompt fire department effort, caused light damage. Mr Babcock said insurance would cover the loss and praised the firefighters for preventing a major fire.
Scottsbluff’s squad had a rough spell but revived last week with a 43 to 10 win over Morrill. The conference teams push toward the district tournament set for March 3 through 6 likely in Mitchell. The victor plus runnerup earn state tourney bids for Lincoln. Box score follows for Chappell Sidney.
Complete Parts Line is advertised today as wholesale and retail dealing to be carried on through the local company. Sidney is regarded as the logical trade center for a large farming area and the need for such a company has been studied by the owners for several months.
Representatives of several firms said Sidney should supply an excellent outlet for a territory covering parts of Colorado Wyoming South Dakota and Nebraska Louie Niebaum will manage the company it was announced.
A new $20 000 damage suit against the University of Nebraska Press was filed this week. The case identifies the plaintiff as Wl B Carroll of Omaha, previously missing, confirming his identity through Sheriff W W Schulz. The filing brings district court total damage actions to $45,000, with other suits listed including Constantine Dardanis against the city and Mrs Elizabeth Harper for $10,000 and Clyde Langley against John Seyiler and Fred Peters for $15,000. Attorney R P Kep ler and Radcliffe Wehmiller represent Radcliffe in the case.
A meeting in Cheyenne county gathered Edgar Leafdale and T W Hawkins with all districts except Lodge Pole represented. The association outlined aims to examine reform and advocate fair taxation for county and purely public corporations, to cut unnecessary expenses, consult officials, and promote economy without harming service, and to use all powers necessary to achieve these goals.
H E Bauman named county relief head to oversee old age pension work and complete case records across Cheyenne county. He will investigate ownership claims and travel extensively, earning 100 dollars monthly plus four cents per mile, with commissioners forecasting efficient economical administration due to his county familiarity and wide acquaintanceship.
The semi monthly meeting approved the treasurer report covering July through December. County trucks insured with policies awarded to J W Johnson. Three claims were disallowed.
The West WPA District Four initiates four new projects as part of a reorganized plan directed from Alliance. Inception of WPA in the district last summer now totals 244000 dollars under the February restart, with four departments established from the former seven, mergers completed, and the certification and intake department under review by Administrator Felton.
Under labor department direction the office management and departments of projects and planning merged with engineering to form an operations department. Despite cold weather the projects continue and workers remain on the payroll. Grading was done when conditions permitted road graveling during colder periods.
The article notes C A Story as president of the Scouts for the year and discusses camp funding and winter use concerns. The Legion pledges support to improve the camp, with education programs tentatively planned and press backing to furnish camp furniture. A budget is set, and renewed interest in scouts and campfire girls is promised to prevent lapses. J W Cochran will release music and band members one day weekly to allow meetings, coordinating with schools to avoid conflicts.
Treeste floor ed Hank Bath, ending Bath s championship hopes as Hefner and McQuillan headline the Legion bout card. The piece notes Bath once touted as a white hope by Jack Kearns and details continued coverage from page .
The Denver Post middleweight champion of Colorado Hefner may headline the January boxing program in the county, facing Treeste with McQuillan slated for his busiest evening in months. The card features Chuck Coppel versus Chick Eldridge in a six round semifinal and two four round bouts. Two amateur three round fights close the lineup, with Young Harris vs Frankie Scherer and Bob Henry vs Art Clark. Tickets available at Sid ney Drug, Joe Simodynes, and Liberty Bell Beer garden loan associations.
Dennis P. Hogan, president of the federal land bank of Omaha since 1917, announced plans to retire May 1 in a statement prepared for distribution among bank workers, field personnel and secretaries of national farm programs.
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