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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1932
Page
6
Bond Examiner explains distribution districts and election methods for school bonds. It notes bonds for site purchase and school buildings may total up to 2 percent of district assessed valuation after elector approval. Refunding bonds may be issued without a vote. Bonds run up to 30 years at 6 percent with a five year option.
Maroons prepare for a game with North Platte Cagers this evening at 8 o clock. Admission is 25 cents with a new seating plan placing students in the balcony and adults on the main floor.
The Chamber of Commerce will name new officers Monday with President Christensen facing opposition to re election. It is believed he may decline another term though he could be asked to lead again. Christensen cut standing committees last year in favor of day specific special committees, increasing total committee service.
The county plans strong support for a tax exemption program. If the fight moves to the legislature, it could become the session’s major issue. More than a hundred farmers are expected to attend the meeting here Monday.
A severe December snowstorm crippled west area travel with heavy drifts along east west routes. Rural mail carriers turned back after brief routes as winds piled drifts near homes. farmers recalled one of the worst storms in memory with north and south lanes most affected.
Press reports indicate winter grain remains in favorable condition though markets are poor and demand declines. Certified stock growers report profits this year while sugar beet contracts yield only small returns for North Platte valley farmers amid expectations of price cuts before the 1932 contract. Sheep raising, boosted by 1951 success, is expected to grow in the western region next year.
A poultry exhibit and egg show linked to the state event will be held next month drawing many 4 H club members and visitors. In the egg class thirty three dollars is offered in ten prizes and forty five dollars in total premiums will be paid to pullet class winners. 4 H clubbers will also vie for special club exhibit premiums as the judging demonstration uses placards explaining placings.
Certified spud growers in western Nebraska report a steady flow of shipments to the southern potato belt. Hemingford Massland and Alliance ship large percentages while planting begins in Louisiana Texas Alabama and Florida. The western Nebraska association accounts for half of this year’s certified potato business in the south despite northern states growing high grade seed spuds.
A tailor shop was opened in Sidney by James Shule, a skilled tailor with many years of experience. He offers tailoring, cleaning, renovating, and remastering of clothing and will be at the shop next door to the aid, Tob- 1) OPery.
The raises will be collected from eligible carriers by the railroad credit corporation formed in Delaware. The company will loan to those in need but the money will ultimately return to the railroads that initially collected it.
The North Platte valley lamb feeders association held a meeting at Scottsbluff electing new officers for the ensuing year. T. C. Halley of Scottsbluff is president with William Ledingham of Mitchell as vice president and W. J. Stafford of Scottsbluff as treasurer, S. K. Warrick of Scottsbluff as secretary. five directors include William Berry Torrington Charles Kearney Morrill C Scriven Mitchell S C Clarke Gering and Math Schumacher Minatare. The group pledged 800 to the Colorado Nebraska association for lamb product advertising through the national livestock and meat board in Chicago. New members joined. 113 car loads of lambs being fed. An aim of 100 percent membership was set with committees formed across the region. The next meeting is January 9.
Prof H J Gramlich of the agricultural college reports Nebraska meat dealers are cutting margins more than eastern dealers. Prices in Lincoln fell 30 to 45 percent, with pork chops down 45 percent and lard 33 percent. New York declines lag behind, while Lincoln and Omaha show broad price drops across beef and lamb cuts.
The notice cites a five to twenty five dollar fine for registering a vehicle in a county outside the owner’s home. It notes alfalfa seed imports to Arizona now allowed after a quarantine, Lincoln County plans a special levy for courthouse completion, and unfinished courthouse work due to prior funding limits. It reports conferences between six Nebraska telephone companies and the State Railway Commission on depreciation and future rate reserves. It also mentions 3200 applications at the university placement bureau.
Teaching positions in elementary and high schools for 1932. Dividends of nearly 100000 dollars paid to depositors of four failed state banks before Christmas. A charter issued to Wahoo state bank opening January 1. Counterfeiters active in Nebraska with fake twenty dollar bills and silver dollars in circulation. Nebraska officials report on character education and Wayland Magee named to federal reserve board. Senate confirms nomination. Attorneys file briefs on Scottsbluff district bank receivership. State employees granted extra half day holiday for Christmas. University bids for two 300 HP boilers at Omaha medical college. Unemployment lower in 1930 than 1920. women workers up. Hearing on free accident insurance for subscribers. Western railways demand 15% wage cuts. potential arbitration. Congressman Simmons defends Farm Board loans to Nebraska cooperatives and cotton marketing cooperative. Rent extension bill for Indian lands proposed. action on deficiency supply bill. Board of Pardons commutes sentences for 12 men. Alabama prisoners receive Christmas leaves. Gretna man fined for operating a radio station without license. State board of control bids opened for pumps, hospital supplies, and institutional needs. Thirteen firms bid on pumps. Knox county drought loans: 233 farmers received $57000, total 398 applications for $105000. more loans expected. Taxes collected higher than last year despite county conditions. Tree planting applications: 100000 trees for Nebraska farmers. delivery by March 1. Filing: Marsh for auditor, Hoagland for auditor, Le Blanc for treasurer, Hughes for secretary of state, Clements for judge.
The Samarripa family extends heartfelt thanks to all who helped Beatrice win first prize.
Until January 5, customers can exchange their ald hot water bottle for a high quality two quart Dixie bottle at Stdner Drug Co. the corner drug store.
Sunday masses at 7 00 and 9 30 a m with 9 45 a m church school 11 00 a m holy communion 6 30 p m epworth leagues and high school young people's divisions 7 30 p m evensong and sermon the betraying brogue Monday 8 00 p m church school board Sunday school at 10 a m preaching service at 11 00 a m evening services at 8 00 o clock all are welcome come and worship the Lord with us
A church notice invites parishioners to worship with Holy Communion and a sermon at 11 a.m. led by James B. Roe, Rector, highlighting the service time and officiant.
The Presbyterian Church at 14th and Linden hosts New Year’s Sunday services. Sunday school starts at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m with sermon The Riddle of Life preached by Pastor Dr Paul P Cheff.
There will be one worship service Sunday at 11 a m with a sermon of special interest. Sunday school starts at 9 45 a m and the confirmation class meets at 1 p m Saturday. Pastor Dr W T Kahse invites all to attend.
Lodge Pole residents share visits from relatives and friends including Miss Dorothy Weatherwax en route to Boulder. A weekend at the Englert hall draws a large crowd for a dance. Local families travel, study, and celebrate births while many attend university or visit kin in nearby towns.
Fort Morgan Colorado arrived in Lodge Pole Saturday to spend vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Oscar Meyer. Richard Woodhouse from Rawlins Wyoming formerly of Lodge Pole visited Sunday afternoon with his uncle J F Carter family while on the way to Emporia Kansas to join his wife and relatives for the holidays.
Neighbors and families gather for Sunday dinners and Christmas Eve meals across North Potter. Listed guests include the Weikhorsts, Elmquists, Johnsons, Tank, Jacobson, Light, Anderson, Wickstrom, Nelson, Ransoms, and many others, reflecting a web of local hospitality and seasonal visits.
Maple Grove community activity centers on family visits and holiday gatherings. Ed Miles and Nels Johnson host and attendees include Gade, Dilley, Rasmussen, Jurgens, Nightengale, and Wilson families. A Liberty school program and Farmers Union event cap a season of neighborly ties and Christmas meals.
Saturday and Sunday brought visits to the Herbert Johnson and Arp homes as guests stayed with Sam Wick storm and Clarence Arp. The Happy Neighbors club met Saturday night with five tables of pinchose needlework. high score among ladies went to Mrs. Joe Sigmund, consolation to Mrs. George Ransom, while men honors went to Joe Sigmund and Ed Weikhorst. A late luncheon followed. Various local households hosted dinner or supper on Sunday including the Wickstrom, Mangels, Hilpert, Elmquist, Carlson, and Hates families.
Albin Olson hosted Friday evening. Daughters of Casper Rasmus son and family and others were guests at Ed Miles home Saturday. Andrew Nelson and family visited Nels Johnson Saturday night. Elmer Gade called on James Irwin Sunday morning. F A Johnson and family had dinner at John Newton home Sunday. Andrew Johnson spent Sunday afternoon with A G Weaver and family. Frank Workman and children visited Harold Robertson Sunday. Robert Irwin called on Joe Green Sunday afternoon. Ruth Cortney danced Sunday night at the academy. W O Johnson and daughters enjoyed supper Sunday at W T Sharman home. L F Houge and family drove from Denver for Sunday night and Monday at Fred Jurgens. Al Distel and Mrs Ethel Cooley and daughter were dinner guests Sunday at Harold Spiker's. Sons called on J C Jorgensen and Ed Miles Monday forenoon. Mrs Frank Workman and children spent Monday afternoon at Ed Miles.
Tom Kendrick hauled a load of beans to Sterling Monday. Henry Bruns threshed the first of the week. Harold Bond of Lodge Pole did the work. Tl L Chapman helped Don Siltz dress turkeys Monday afternoon. H W Bluhm hauled grain to Sunol several days the past week. Mrs F L Chapman spent Monday afternoon with Mrs John McCumber. The ladies made baskets. Joe Kombiske was looking after some horses Monday that had been gone a few days. Miss Mary Carr teaching at Fort Lupton is vacationing at the parental home. J T Gregg of Red Lion was a business caller Tuesday morning.
F L Chapman home activities and visits. J T Lewis aided John McCumber butcher Tuesday. Tom Kendrick transported a business car at R W Nicholas ranch. E N Roth had car trouble in the past week. Bailey Jameson delivered gas at F L Chapman’s Wednesday. Mr and Mrs John McCumber moved to Crook Wednesday. Ernest Bonser and daughter spent Wednesday with George McCracken family. Ruby and Wilma Lewis shopped in Sterling Thursday. Albert Otties and wife were Sterling visitors last week for medical care. Ollie Wilson and wife left for Kearney to visit relatives. Ruby Lewis left for Garden City Kan for holidays.
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