This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1937
Page
7
Local school officials at Sidney high school announce a diesel course aimed at farm youths. The program covers fundamental subjects and operation problems surrounding diesel usage, reflecting growing interest in power on the farm.
A school board seeks to relocate vocational agriculture classes to a new building near the senior high, while a cash offer on the old Young building is on hold. A taxpayer suggests selling both the Central location and the lo-ag building for cash to finance a new load building. Supt. Liebendorfer declined to comment, deferring to the school board for official statements.
Late Wednesday he was said to be somewhat improved and his general condition was as good as could be expected, considering the extent of his injuries. Young Rezanina is the son of L. T. Rezanina, widely known south table farmer.
Sidney Scouts from Torrington lead opening rites at Scout-O-Bal with the pledge oath and law recited. Judges from Dalton Chadron Torrington Gering and Mitchell oversaw events. troop scores listed show Knot Tying Relay led by troop 2 with 43 points and other placements across Pony Express, Signaling, Slide for Life, Peg Leg Relay, and Bandaging events.
Long term experiments show spring wheat yields averaging 17.2 bushels per acre, vs 21.7 for winter wheat at North Platte. Lincoln station tests record 17 bushels for spring wheat and 36 for winter wheat over 11 years. Frolik suggests eastern Nebraska farmers may switch to barley due to better weather practicality and feed per acre. Spring wheat matures late, risking hot dry weather and rust. early sowing is recommended as soon as weather allows.
Experiment station records show highest yields from spring wheat planted March 19, with later dates underperforming. Officials advise using resistant varieties such as Komiar Ceres and Thatcher when sowing spring wheat.
Introducers from western Nebraska push SB 158 to investigate state highway funds since 1931. The measure proposes using state aid gas tax money with federal matches for road building, citing Governor Cochran era plans. Carpent er Frost and Neubauer Democrats among sponsors. prior 1933 inquiry found highway department in order.
Social Security law payments to employees accounts for January services are considered paid even if the employee withdraws varying amounts. Wages after age 65 are not reportable or taxable. Exempt labor is largely omitted. When an employee turns 65 after January 1 or dies, the employer must file a final SS form. Regular termination of employment does not require a final return.
Officials announce that lists of individual names, serial numbers and amounts paid to employees will be released starting July 1 for the first half of 1937. After that, quarterly lists on forms SS2 and SS2a are required. Employers must immediately obtain serial numbers for all current and newly hired workers. This requirement is mandatory.
The civil service commission announces open competitive examinations for several posts. Park ranger at national park service earns 1860 dollars yearly. Senior educationist and senior specialist in elementary education at the office of education, interior department, 4600 dollars yearly. Principal for Indian community and boarding schools under Indian field service, Alaska included, 2000 to 3200 dollars yearly. Junior warder, female, 1320 dollars at Federal Industrial Institution for Women, Justice Department. Medical technician tissue culture 1620 dollars at National Institute of Health, Public Health Service. Chief accountant 5600 dollars. assistant chief 4600. principal 3800. accountant/auditor 3200 at Commodity Exchange Administration, Agriculture Department. Full information from D. M. Boyd at the local post office.
Mr and Mrs Leo Olsen wereSunday dinner guests at the George Whitney home Dale Herboldsheimer spent the weekend as a guest of Warren Nelson Mr and Mrs Howard Madden and family visited at the Joe Madden home Saturday afternoon Mrs Maurice Nelson and Irma Nelson called on Mrs Lewellen Nelson Wednesday forenoon Mr and Mrs Jens Olsen were Sunday dinner guests at the Harvey Hiett home near Peetz Mr and Mrs J W Bertramson visited at the Quy Terman home Friday evening
Charles Van Housen and James Willeford called at the Allen Nelson home Sunday evening. Numerous Sunday and weekday visits follow, including the Beale, Nelson, Olsen, Terman, and Johnson households. guests and hosts swap meals and attend farewell parties and club events across Blair area homes.
Leona Lane and her sister visit their parents Mr and Mrs Henry Lane in Den ver. Sig Iverson installed a new heating stove in the Simla school house Monday. The Simla Womans club met with Mrs Rudy Busacker Thursday. T G Hardin and son Claude and Mrs J J Heizer returned from a two weeks trip to Missouri. Frank Krauter Sr entered the hospital Saturday. Mr and Mrs Ralph Scherer and twin daughters of Denver are on a vacation trip to the west coast. Mrs Pearl Davis, sister of Mr Scherer, keeps house. Mrs C J Carley submitted to an operation at Rochester Minn Tuesday. The next library club meeting will be at Mrs Marion Asbury's home. Mr and Mrs Ray Johns rejoice over the birth of a daughter at the local hospital Wednesday. Mrs Linn Chichester and Mrs C B Toof entertained the Presbyterian ladies aid Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Vern Ankeny returned from Hastings. their daughter Carol is recovering from scarlet fever. Mr and Mrs H J Heizer and John were dinner guests at the J J Heizers Sunday. Rev Kenneth Reeves and others attended a Youth rally at Bridgeport Sunday. Rev Lewis of Hastings called on Rev Kenneth Reeves Monday. The Dalton town team played the Harlem Hottentots Saturday night, Dalton losing 38 to 28. They played Bayard earlier in the week, Bayard winning 34 to 26. Mrs Esther Mauer, two miles east of Dalton, will hold a farm sale on March 4.
Market quotations listed for Wheat at 1.10, corn 1.16, oats 50, barley 70, hens 444 pounds up. Prices for No 1 and No 2 categories across several poultry items including leghorns, old roosters, Springs, stags, and colored varieties. butterfat and eggs values noted with No 1 and No 2 distinctions.
A street proverb quoted by Uncle Eben warns readers to stay alert during a parade. He recalls a friend who stopped, looked, and listened and was struck by a locomotive. The tale emphasizes the danger of distraction in public crowds.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.