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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1930
Page
2
The Junior Chamber discusses funding for its program and how to carry it out cheaply using available city resources. The subway under the Union Pacific right of way is raised as a topic but no definite decision made. A final report and assignments to membership committees are planned.
Sidney Cage teams advance to the Mitchell regional meet with lineups including Lincoln, Hastings, Kearney, Minden, Red Cloud, Superior, and Sidney as regional entries. The list covers multiple schools and towns across Nebraska, naming participants and feeder districts such as North Platte, Wayne, and Peru areas.
Sidney beat Potter 32 to 11 Tuesday night in a game slowed by a slippery floor. Sidney used height advantage to press the Potter offense, while several Potter points came from shots near midcourt. Bridgeport visits Sidney next for the final scheduled game.
Farmers may enter discussions after the talks at the Sidney meeting. County Agent Wiley introduces speakers and handles details. The open event seeks more information and begins at 1 30 p m.
Richard Carlson and Sheriff James Nelson are among victims of a gunman named Tompsett who escaped a state insane asylum days earlier. He marched his father to town demanding a check, later hunted through hills as schools delayed dismissal. Tompsett, a war veteran with shell shock, feared re arrest and warned he would shoot.
The Woman's Club held a guest day program at the library on Tuesday with members and visitors enjoying skits led by Jean McIntosh. A guessing contest won by Mrs. O J Weymouth highlighted a high mark in entertainment and community effort. Special praise goes to Mrs. John McIntosh for tireless work shaping the program.
Scottsbluff city officials slated a special election for March 18 to decide granting Western Public Service a new 25 year electric franchise. The plan extends the current agreement to 18 years with a headquarters move and a four story office building proposed, while cutting street lighting and water pumping charges to save the city about $8,000 annually. The notice also mentions R. M. Rasmussen’s public sale on Monday February 24.
Chevrolet expects a banner 1930 with new six engine at lower prices. Dealers J H Wade and R B Hamilton report widespread confidence following a Denver sales meeting led by R K White. The event showcased extensive merchandising play sets and more than 350000 dollars of show equipment for dealer operations.
A local man escaped serious injuries when a train wreck stalled the auto. Mr O Connell leaped from the machine and flagged the engineer. He is brother to William and Thomas O Connell of Sidney and is widely known through his connections with a local firm.
Genestia Foster and Virginia Johnson are named 1930 honor students. The two scholastic honors do not guarantee a scholarship winner this class. The faculty votes determine the scholarship, and no meeting has been held yet. Valedictorian and salutatorian follow the board ruling based on high averages.
Peetz residents back Sidney in a push for an elevator near the production area. Proponents say central location, railroad links, favorable freight rates, and potential processing or milling make the city ideal. C E Gustafson of the federal farm board may speak today as S R McKelvie faces mixed signals.
Bunker Hill notes report several local residents at the John Edwards sale Tuesday. Mrs Brant and daughters of Gur Jey spent the weekend at the John Engel home. Mrs Adolph Moll and sons returned from Council Bluffs after visiting her father. Mrs Iva Beyer and sons dined at the Fred Beyer home. Mr and Mrs Frank Frandorfer and children called in the afternoon.
Clara Beyer spent Friday night and Saturday at the Mohart home. Irene Schmidt is a new pupil at Bunker Hill school. Willis Bayne returned to Canton Missouri after months with his children Earl and Rex Bayne and Mrs Beyer and Mrs Ivan Beyer. Several from this vicinity attended the John Troidle sale Monday. Mr and Mrs Joan Borcher entertained a large group at supper Sunday including several Borchers Schmidt Lessman and Beyer families. Miss Emma Weissman visited Sidney. Carl Schmidt and family visited John Borcher Wednesday. William Rohde hosted friends for supper. August Juedes came home Friday after eastern visits. Clara Beyer spent Friday with Sylvia Bayne. Jurgens sale east of Gurley Friday. Everett Foster and family spent Monday with Iva Beyer. Miss Sylvia Bayne teaches in
East of Gurley district crews spent Friday night and Saturday at the J E Bayne home. Fred Beyer and family plus Claire Mohatt and others visited Shiney and Brau households Wednesday. Rohde family enjoyed Friday afternoon with Mrs George Rohde. Edna Frame returned to Alliance after visiting parents. Bayne and Beyer families joined a party Friday evening and a Sunday dinner at Iva Beyer.
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