Sidney chamber to elect 1932 officers at new year meeting
Sidney chamber of commerce plans to elect new officers and directors at Monday noon in its first gathering of 1932. Under president Marius Christensen the 1931 year was a standout for civic achievement with wide impact in Sidney, Cheyenne County, and across Nebraska as the group navigated financial strain and supported regional efforts including forming the Lodge Pole Valley chamber affiliates.
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Chamber OF Commerce
Marius Christensen
Aivatask
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Panhandle in Fair Winter Condition Despite Severe Storm
Heavy December storm paralyzed Nebraska panhandle roads and halted traffic as widespread drifts and damaged lines disrupted rail and air service. Despite blizzard conditions, farmers report most autumn sown wheat likely to survive with potential losses limited to livestock and stock losses possible if subzero spells arrive.
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Nebraska
Panhandle
Kimball
Scottsbluff
Chadron
Alliance
Chappell
Cheyenne County
Alliance and
King Winter
Rocky Mountain
Nebraska Panhandle
Sidney
Cury
Colorado
Western Public Service Company
Dalton
Western Union
Heinie Transferred to Norfolk Office
W. J. Heinie, longtime manager of Farmers National Company’s branch here, is transferred to the Norfolk office. His family will relocate Wednesday. The Omaha headquartered firm operates branch offices in Sidney, Norfolk, Council Bluffs and Amesia and now manages 727 active farms. Dale Boyes will succeed him here.
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W. J. Heinie
Farmers National Company
Norfolk
Omaha
Sidney
Council Bluffs
Amesia
Dale Boyes
McCook
Heinie
Cheyenne County Moves To Strengthen Gas Tax Exemption
The Cheyenne County farmers plan to form a local unit of the Nebraska Gas Tax Exemption association at Sidney next Monday. G E Burke, president, will attend as the movement gains county backing. The group seeks exemption from gas tax on fuel used in farm implements and other farm-related uses not on public highways. they argue tax funds road work but farmers are overtaxed. Burke, with legislative ally Joseph Steele, has traveled Nebraska to gather support, but the effort has faced defeats in the legislature and district court.
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Cheyenne County
Sidney
Nebraska Gas Tax Exemption Association
Court House
G. E. Burke
Burke
Nebraska
Joseph Steele
Kimball
E. L. Uptegrove
Lincoln
Maroons Prepare for Contested Night Duel with North Platte
Sidney's Maroon cage squad has undergone intensive drills for the pivotal game with North Platte tonight. Coach Leo Black tests lineups, with captain Bud Livoni or Junior Walker likely at forward, supported by reserves Bob Bartlett and Vern Thomas. Harold Chesebro appears to be the cinch for center, with Goodale and Neil Atkins as guards. A large North Platte following travels to Sidney, seeking revenge after a football defeat, as Sidney aims for an unblemished season.
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Sidney
North Platte
Leo Black
Platte
Black
Bud Livoni
Junior Walker
Bob Bartlett
Vern Thomas
Harold Chesebro
Cinch
Chesebro
Goodale
Neil Atkins
New Year Encouragement for Sidney Businesses in 1932
The editorial urges Sidney merchants to embrace faith, cooperation, and new ideas as 1932 begins. It notes prices have tumbled and values shifted in 1931, calls for collective effort to restore business, and predicts a year of fresh methods, improved morale, and a brighter outlook if rivals bury old grudges and work together.
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Isoo
Sidney
Annual Meeting of Cheyenne County Farm Bureau Jan. 6
Cheyenne county terms for 1932 juries and equities are listed by district judges J. L. Tewell and I. J. Nisley. Plans for the Cheyenne county farm bureau meeting in Sidney next Wednesday include L. D. Willey’s annual report and Lee Quinby as main speaker on cooperative grain marketing. Over 200 members expected. Otto Perso ill. New officers for 1932 to be elected after lunch. attendance open to all farmers.
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J. L. Tewell
Sidney
I. J. Nisley
Lexington
Cheyenne County
Nisley
Equity
Tewell
Arthur County
Banner County
Dawson County
Depel
Keith County
Kimball County
Lincoln County
McPherson County
Cheyenne County Farm Bureau
Wedney Jantaey
Otto Perso
L. D. Willey
Kimball and
Chappell
Lee Quinby
Farmers West Central Grain Company
Omaha
Quinby
Willey
Nebraska
Bureau
First Baby In 1932 To Receive Gifts From Stores
The first 1932 baby born in Cheyenne County will receive gifts from Sidney stores and businesses. Parents must reside in the county. birth date and time must appear on the birth certificate signed by the physician. Father must bring the certificate to The Telegraph by January 10. winner announced January 11. If no birth by January 10, offer extends. Gifts listed from Finke Creamery, Johnson Drug, American National Bank, Sidney Drug, Greenlees, and The Telegraph.
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Cheyenne County
Sidney
Finke Creamery
Johnson Drug Company
American National Bank
Sidney Drug Company
Dennison
Greenlees
the Telegraph
Certified Seed Potatoes Promote Profits in Panhandle Markets
Growers in western Nebraska pitching certified seed potatoes via the Nebraska certified seed potato growers association report strong demand. Certified stock fetches about $1.25 per 100, while uncertified sells for around 40 cents. Southern buyers praise quality, disease resistance, and better stand. Shipping to the south is active, with Louisiana and Rio Grande Valley destinations. About fifty cars a week leave western Nebraska with certified potatoes.
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Nebraska Certified Seed Potato Growers Association
Nebraska
South
Louisiana
Rio Grande Valley
Nebraska Panhandle
Two 4 H Boys To Attend Club Week
Announcement from Lincoln Extension Service names William George of southeast Sidney and Lemoyne Johnson of northeast Sunol as 4 H club members with paid trips to Club Week in Lincoln during the first week of January. George is county champion dairy calf club member and leader of the Prize Winner dairy calf club. Johnson is county champion swine club member in Better the Best under A L Robert.
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Lincoln
William George
Sidney
Lemoyne Johnson
Sunol
Nebraska
Omaha Union Stockyards Company
A. L. Robert
Lodge Pole
Lemoyne
Freight Rate Hike Effective Jan 4 Across Railroads
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued an emergency order allowing a blanket tariff surcharge to raise freight rates starting January 4. Carriers file notices December 30 to take effect with five days notice, ranging from six cents per ten to two cents per hundred pounds, including agricultural products, lasting only as long as needed during the financial crisis, with a March 31, 1933, extreme limit.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Association of Railway Executives
Commission
Poultry Exhibit At Lincoln State Session Opens January
The 47th annual Nebraska state poultry association show will be held the first week of January on the College of Agriculture campus in Lincoln in connection with organized agriculture. Erle Smiley of Seward is president and Harry Knudsen of Omaha secretary. Entries closed December 31 for both poultry and egg shows. Cash prizes and ribbons will be awarded, with premiums for turkeys geese ducks and bantams. Hatchery flock class is added, and egg classes include brown and white eggs with tiered prize money. Four H club members from across the state participate in the poultry exhibit.
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Nebraska State Poultry Association
College of Agriculture
Erle Smiley
Seward
Harry Knudsen
Omaha
Aleof
Expert Explains Classification of Nebraska School Districts
Nebraska districts are categorized by type and size, detailing bond powers and limits. Metropolitan districts led by Omaha and Lincoln are described, with bond terms for districts above and below 150 pupils, plus rural and county high school provisions. The article notes voter approval required and caps at 6 percent of assessed valuation, with terms up to 30 years.
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Nebraska
Omaha
Lincoln
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Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Lodge Pole Valley Associated Chambers of Commerce
Cheyenne
Ogallala
Middle West
Salt Lake City
Burlington
Sidney Line
North Platte Five
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