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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1934
Page
8
A meeting to discuss the farm credit administration program for the organization of a production credit association to serve farmers of Banner Cheyenne Garden Kimball Merrills and Scotts Bluff counties will be held at 10 a m at the Lincoln hotel at Scottsbluff Tuesday February 20. A representative of the production credit corporation of Omaha will be present to conduct the meeting.
Cheyenne county sportsmen are invited to a rabbit hunt sponsored by farmers in the east Gurley area Sunday. The hunt covers eight miles square from six miles east of Gurley to beyond Weyerts church.
Resolutions protesting wolf hunts statewide were approved by the Nebraska Izaak Walton league in Lincoln. They cite a hunt that killed and abandoned 100 pheasants and nearly wiped out cottontail rabbits in that area. The group urges trapping or use of wolf hounds and backs fences for Crescent lake.
Continued from page one the county reports the signing of corn hog agreements. Dates listed include February 16 17 21 at Potter library with events at Pleasant View and Potter library, led by Trognitz.
A federation meeting drew one of its largest crowds to hear Mr. Pavlat speak as relief workers were urged to contact the relief officer or committee. Arrangements for irrigation water were also discussed as part of the plan.
February results show higher prices lifting dollars and a better mood among farmers and merchants. Farm conditions remain stressed but allotment checks eased finances. a good summer crop could greatly improve the rural outlook.
A brilliant fireball was sighted along the air route, visible to observers in Denver Rapid City Billings and other towns. The object traveled from northwest to southwest emitting sparks and appearing to lose altitude, with reports from North Platte and pilots confirming the eerie display.
Government officials plan filming at the courthouse to show allotment participants receiving checks and demonstrate farmers aiding the administration in correcting farm ills. The effort aims to highlight aid without accepting charity in any form.
The allotment committee plans to film farmers receiving checks and renting land to Uncle Sam, framing a patriotic scene. Paramount aims to shoot a busy street in Sidney and store interiors to promote Cheyenne county broadly, with Ewart Boyd coordinating theater bookings for participants to view themselves on screen.
Nebraska state relief details show ongoing CWA payrolls and extended funding. The weekly payroll reached 33 744 workers earning 335 418 dollars, plus 2 223 on CWS earning 22 488 dollars and team and truck hire at 4 672 dollars. Congress expected to supply funds through part of May with no orders to stop work.
P. J. Dalton died after pneumonia weakened his health. Funeral services were held Tuesday in the local area. Survived by wife and nine children including Margaret Marie Sister Mary Grace, Grace Madeline, and William Kie nan. infant Mary Cathryn died in infancy.
A 1934 ruling restricts access to club grounds and amenities for non members The board plans trimming costs through caretaker arrangements and expects expenses to fall The dues schedule rises slightly versus last year but aims to justify the increase without deterring membership
A local club pays tribute to its paid up members and those active in its affairs, recognizing their privileges and pleasures as part of ongoing appreciation events.
The article argues that regular savings in a secure institution and a monthly payment mortgage plan protect and foster home ownership. Extending the association’s reach to 50 miles could include Dalton Gurley Potter Ledge Pole Sunol Kimball Chappell and Dix, stabilizing real estate values and possibly raising them by up to 25 percent over time.
A new federal savings and loan plan is launched with government matching funds up to 100000 dollars, gifting Sidney a 75000 dollar capital capacity via local subscriptions and federal home loan bank credit. Officials expect new housing activity, construction work, and employment to rise as the mutual association lowers rates and funds home ownership. A cribbage club will form in Sidney next Wednesday at the city auditorium for potential members.
Trinity Lutheran Church outlines First Sunday in Lent with church school at 9 45 a m worship and sermon at 11 a m The theme is The Quiet Hour Luther League at 7 p m Lenten midweek services each Wednesday at 8 p m Confirmation class Saturdays at 1 p m Potter Sunday services include Sunday school at 2 15 p m and worship and sermon at 3 p m Public invited Dr W T Kahse Pastor
The Civil Works Administration begins demobilization with about 200000 workers dropped from federal projects on Thursday night. Harry L Hopkins orders reductions across agencies during the 950 million dollar civil works and direct relief act. Some projects on non federal property may be transferred to state administrators as layoffs continue at 10 percent weekly through May 1. Secretary Wallace orders staffing cuts from 91147 to 48000 in the Agriculture Department, with 56516 workers on projects slated for discontinuation.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a court order seeks to determine the heirs of Herman Boschult and void a 1926 dismissal order. Etta Cora Rupert petitions to recognize Charles Boschulte and Dorothy Boschult as sole heirs and to grant equitable relief. A March 3 1934 hearing is set at 2:00 PM in the County Court, with notice published in the Telegraph for three weeks.
West Center report notes Ladies Aid met last Thursday with Mrs. Paul Weible to spend the day quilting and tying comforts. Visit-
Mrs Dirks of Holyoke and Miss Muriel Thomas attend a dinner hosted at Center church events include a February 22 illustrated travel lecture on the Holy Land by Dr Kerdall. Social hour follows with refreshments. Locals Mrs Volkert, Mr Voght, Henry Henke and others visit relatives. illnesses, farm visits, and small gatherings are noted among families and neighbors.
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