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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1931
Page
6
The commission authorized new purchases to add to prior approvals and executive orders since July 1 1929 under the migratory bird conservation act, totaling 158167 acres to become inviolate sanctuaries for migratory bird conservation.
A year in Sidney shows a mix of rich crop prospects and serious incidents. Wheat harvest begins amid fires and drought while the city finances run strong, new high school and auditorium projects progress, and civic events from conventions to fairs unfold through the year.
Survey highlights weak livestock receipts with November showing record lows in horses mules and cattle across the district. Nebraska stands out with a 20 percent rise in cattle feeding operations and harvested crops totaling 21,359 acres for 1930, boosting the state’s crop values to 247,702 compared with 334,608 in 1929.
A respected Sidney resident died at home on Tuesday evening from pneumonia at age 81. The obituary notes he had been injured in an automobile accident about a year earlier, left bedridden for a period, then recovered before the fatal illness diminished his strength.
Chas Hower marked his eighty eighth birthday with a family gathering. He quipped that he grows younger each year and anticipated many more such events. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Paine and son of Cheyenne, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lincoln of North Platte, Mrs. R. E. Duncan, and Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Jones.
Sidney's football team, the Ma rons, under coach Leo Black, posted an undefeated season with a dominant line and stellar backfield. Ice hockey marked its best year, expanding interest as the local club, backed by H. E. Bauman, debuted its first schedule and continued strong. Closman led the club's attack while Daniel won the club championship but narrowly missed the Evergreen title in a finals match. The team also retained the Western Conference title won in 1929.
The team achieved 11 straight wins over league foes in two seasons. Griswold Chesebro and Musse earned all western team honors, while Lincoln and Omaha papers named Griswold and Chesebro on all state teams and Wolf on the second squad.
Nebraska agricultural output for 1930 is estimated at over 250 million dollars with $32,796,000 in 1929 and $29,996,000 in 1928. Production reached 80,017,000 bushels, slightly under 1929 by more than six million but near 1928 levels.
Attorney Paul Martin purchases the law practice of the ex county attorney. He is a World War II veteran and active American Legion member. He also holds significant land assets in Cheyenne County.
Articles of historical interest on early Nebraska settling will be shown at the Nebraska State Historical Society annual meeting in Lincoln on January 6. On campus at the University of Nebraska, items include an ancient Spanish sword, a Flint fish hook, a genealogical library, a territorial mill stone, and a painting of Union Mills Cass County. Speeches include My Capture and Captivity by the Cheyenne Indians and Centennial Celebration of the Oregon Trail by local and regional experts.
Canon Monument A. L. Taylor of Trenton named as a participant. Territorial and state pioneers are to meet in connection with the session of the society with J. C. F. McKee som acting secretary of the pioneers association leading the meetings of that group.
The market corn class will be one of the additions this year to the annual meetings of organized agriculture on January 6 and 7.
Samples from contestants’ shelled corn will be judged by market value to show differences in market readiness among farmers. Over 180 state farmers completed the 10 acre corn contest with 250 originally entering, as college agriculture directors plan a full display during organized agriculture week with statistics on cultivation yield weights varieties and related data. The drive is part of preparations to exhibit corn with detailed samples and information.
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