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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1938
Page
8
The commerce department group works on soil water and production data to send to Washington for irrigation loan conferences. President E E White said the irrigation committee has contacted Nebraska lawmakers who requested the data before crafting a measure. White noted farmers seek long term credit similar to that under the housing act.
St Patrick academy cagers defeated Broadwater 36 to 19 on Friday night with Hart Van Anne and Buettner sharing scoring honors. Gallagher impressed in his guard debut as St Patrick jumped out to a 20 8 lead. The team then extended its season win pace with a 26 13 upset of Bushnell on Tuesday and prepares to host Dalton Monday at the city auditorium.
A Nebraska farm program discussion notes irrigation aiding labor absorption, with speaker Wallace arguing irrigation helps absorb surplus farm labor by employing families from submarginal land. The event featured nine speakers including J. C. Swinbank and Elmer Graff discussing farm cooperation and cooperative programs.
E L Uptegrove urged farmers to think for themselves and solve farm problems without others doing the work, citing his AAA leadership in Cheyenne county. Mrs J C Sparks blamed government programs for keeping farm homes intact and urged continued cooperation to raise purchasing power for modern conveniences benefiting agriculture and industry. Edgar Leafdale discussed youth farm access while Jay Pierson critiqued southern farming under control measures. Garl H Feldman stressed control programs led by practicing farmers. Musical interludes included W P Ackerman Andrew Englert and the Sidney high school trombone trio. The section notes Hand and his attorney R P Kepler of Sidney contending over a forfeited check, with related district court filings on a sale of building and property, a precedent-setting Nebraska case if pursued.
The Sidney Rifle Club aims to defend the postal title with scoring by the state executive officer issuing a final results bulletin. Odds are against a repeat of two years ago due to loss of three top rifles, yet strong scores this season keep the club in contention.
The School Board repudiates its contract with Hand and moves to dismiss the related suit. Attorney P. J. Heaton, representing objecting taxpayers, notified clients of the action and urged dismissal. Copies of the resolution were mailed to Mr. Martin.
Seven youths face theft counts after they admitted taking garments delivered to Nielsen who could not pay. They divided the coats among themselves following delivery and now appealing for a court hearing.
A list of local business names and individuals appears as part of a Chamber of Commerce membership update. The long roster includes motor companies, stores, hospitals, hotels, and community leaders such as Kratz Abstr act company, Liberty Liquor, Parkview Floral, Roche hospital, Shell service, J C Penney, Montgomery Ward, Union Pacific railroad, Taylor hospital, Western Drug, Sid ney Glass and Paint, Wes ley Berry, Rev. Spehr, Rev. Krehn, and Rev. Tyner.
The text divides birds into two groups Precoces and Altrices, explaining contrasting young age and condition at hatching and release from the egg-shell.
Jurgensen was convicted of a felony in Lincoln after jurors debated and unofficial reports varied from 10 to 2 to 11 to 1 before a unanimous verdict. He will file a motion for a new trial to address alleged errors in the case presentation and remains on bond at 2000. Jurors did not comment on ballot counts.
Plans for the 1938 grasshopper campaign in Nebraska are laid out after nine district conferences with county agents. Entomologist O S Bare outlines immediate setup of precinct and county committees, plus education work. Farming precinct leaders will chair committees under county agents, with control measures to start as hoppers hatch around mid April.
In mid May county organizations will mobilize to ensure bait is available, with local purchases supplementing state efforts. Dodge County has a committee and precinct meetings underway. Bare and assistant Dean Eckhoff will visit counties to coordinate, Merrick on February 18. He notes hoppers in warm weeks arise from sodland species, not fall hatchings.
George Deaver has erected a new wind charger on his farm. Mr and Mrs H J Elsen and sons are mentioned in the short notice from South Colton.
Stanley and Wayne were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. William George Thursday evening. I. J. Elsen and son Stanley visited Gutley Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey George and daughter shopped in Sidney Monécay. Bill George called on George Deaver Monday afternoon. Mrs. Anna Badziong entertained at dinner Sunday for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rux and family of Laramie, Wye., Mrs. J. F. Moseman and children and Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Thomas and sons. Earl Sharman spent the weekend with Stanley Elsen. Hazel Miles is working for Mrs. Walter Kohlschmidt.
Mr and Mrs Harvey George and daughter Jean Louise and Marchita Benedict were dinner guests Sunday at the Charles Roth home. Mrs A W Thomas visited with Mrs John Treinen Thursday afternoon. Henry Koester called on Bill George Monday. H J Elsen called on Alfred Jorgensen Monday morning. Earl Sharman and Stanley Elen were Kimball visitors Sunday.
William Clark produced the first window glass in America in 1857. His process was not entirely practical but laid the groundwork for the large industry that followed.
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