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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1932
Page
8
Speaker notes achievements by cattle producers while Secretary Spencer reads a telegram from the northern Nebraska drought relief committee requesting a $2000 subscription to feed starving livestock. H Coursey notes many farmers in the region need financial aid to continue operating.
The local bid for congress grows with a candidate on the democratic slate drawing support from backers and business leaders in nearby counties. Guy E. Clark seeks county judge while Judge G. P. Kratz plans to file soon. A A Fenske, Bert Allington, and F. G. Bauer have filed for county commissioner.
A large farmer association forms to push a petitioned gas tax exemption through the legislature while debating bond plans and a two million dollar annual allocation. W B Cheek of the Omaha chamber warns the debenture plan may be discarded without broader public support. A bipartisan state highway commission concept is proposed, with one member from each congressional district and governor appointments. The annual meeting is set for October 12 in Kearney. Western farmers may oppose the bond plan, arguing it could derail exemption efforts.
Margaret Craig and Carl Livoni were top performers in a scholastic race, with strong overall records and active extracurriculars. Livoni is a two-year football and basketball regular and has track experience. he plans college studies in chemistry or mining engineering after graduation.
John Cook of Scotts Bluff proposed a plan to form a compact valley organization to promote home grown goods. The Bluffs Lions Club quickly adopted it as part of its program. Cook spoke on the meat packing industry and noted Scotts Bluff packing plant sold over two million pounds of meat products last year, buying animals locally and keeping money in the valley.
Officials and officers of the federation will attend a four day program at the retailers meeting. Election of new officers and the 1933 convention city selection will occur Wednesday morning with Bauman Watson Miller and a slate of district directors listed.
A strong northwest gale damages farm and city property and brings a sharp 35 degree drop in temperature. Officials report colder weather from Wyoming and Montana with heavy snow in those states. Neighbors expect the wind to persist for up to three days, describing the March bluster as typical for the region.
Potter High School sits 6-0 atop the standings with February 9 games to come. Sidney 7-2, Mitchell 8-3, Alliance 7-3, Bayard 6-2, Scottsbluff 6-2, Minatare 4-3, Kimball 2-2, Dalton 3-5, Gering 2-6, Bridgeport 1-6, Morrill 1-7 fill the rest of the near-sweep standings.
Nearly two hundred attended the Boy Scout banquet, a large turnout reflecting strong local involvement. The report notes continued coverage on page 1, with funeral service details for Gehrig accompanying related notices.
The Womans Home Missionary society of the M. E. church will hold a candy and food sale at the Piggly Wiggly store Saturday February 13 commencing at 1 p.m.
The federal employment stabilization board recommends a six year road building plan for Nebraska totaling 14.532 million dollars in federal aid. For 1932-33 Nebraska would receive 2.376 million dollars as part of the six year program, to supplement existing aid balances. Senator Walsh sponsored public release of the board's estimates while considering possible legislation to implement the recommendations amid broader road construction debates. A similar measure by Senator Oddie would extend a 25 million emergency federal aid through 1925, with annual allocations offset to repay advanced state matching funds.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at Gehrig funeral parlor for Mrs. Emma Ann Williams who died in Long Beach California and was shipped home for burial. Her husband Richard Williams preceded her in death four years earlier when the family lived in Sidney. Rev. S E Taylor of the Peetz Methodist church officiated and burial was in Greenwood cemetery. Survived by two sons John R Williams of Peetz and Daniel Williams of Indioa Iowa and a daughter Laure Reynolds of Long Beach.
Professor Swenk of the agricultural college reports grasshopper eggs laid two to four inches underground survive severe cold. Snow insulation kept soil temperatures above danger. danger rises when surface soil thaws and freezes without snow. Researchers emphasize unlikely egg mortality from extreme winters, with full report available at the college. A church dinner and local ad item follow in the same column.
Eleanor two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Cler of Lexington died in a local hospital last Sunday morning after six weeks visiting her grandparents Mr and Mrs Henry Schnell. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from Gehrig funeral home with Rev W J Kanse in charge. Burial was in Sidney Greenwood cemetery. Surviving are her parents and a five year old brother.
The event will be held tomorrow at the city auditorium drawing a large crowd as one of the season's leading dances. Music will be provided by Grabil l's Merrymakers.
Mrs J O Lobb reports Leela Messener and LaRee Schmidt absent from school due to illness. Mr Swanson hauled cattle to Denver last week. Mr and Mrs W F Waite hosted guests for the Waite anniversary with Mr and Mrs N H Tank Loretta of Sidney and Mr and Mrs L T Johnson Merrill of Dalton. Grace Aid met last week amid sickness. A Sidney farmers meeting drew attendees from the vicinity. Telegraph Wantads Get Results.
A Dalton charivari gathering ended with Don Dean being arrested by Sheriff Schulz for selling liquor at the party. He appeared in county court Tuesday, was fined 100 dollars, and, unable to pay, must serve the fine in jail.
The Dorcas society will hold a bake sale Saturday February 13 at Greenlees store starting at 10 a m. Committee members are Mrs. Black Mrs. Troutman Mrs Henry Johnson and Miss Ella Larsen. Also note Sidney offers Crazy Crystals at Johnson Drug Co.
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