Couple Believed Dead After Snow Sweeps Bayard Area
A large search across six miles around an abandoned car failed to locate Miss Gladys Dunbar, 21, and J E B Shea, 36, after a December 13 blizzard. Rescue teams report 35 foot drifts in canyons and ravines. officials fear both died, with no sign found despite days of effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Dunbar
Shea
Ed Woenker
Advance-Rumnely Company
Omaha World-Herald
Posees
Bayard
J. EB. Shea
Riumely Thresher Company
Omaha
Gladys Dunbar
Alliance
Mitchell
Sidney
Rhea
John Keith
Dr. Shea
Bayand
Valley
Delon
Mayard
Hot Springs
S D
Poultry Demonstration Train May Visit Sidney
The Burlington railroad and the university extension department plan a poultry demonstration train to tour the state in March. M A Shipman, the local agent, will arrange a Sidney stop if enough interest is shown with no expense to participants. The train features exhibits, expert speakers, and aims to promote the poultry industry as a lucrative opportunity for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Railroad
Extension Department
The
University
M. A Shipman
Sidney
Chamber of Commerce
Young A. 8 Hardy’s Nebraska University Years
A. 8 Hardy entered the University of Nebraska as a freshman at twenty-one. He graduated from the engineering school and worked for the Nebraska Power Company in Omaha during vacations, earning funds to complete his studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy
University of Nebraska
Nebraska Power Company
Omaha
Railroad Man Given Sup
A surprise party honored W. J. Shoemaker of the Union Pacific by about fifteen fellow railroad workers on a Wednesday evening. They presented him a Spanish leather rocker and a reading lamp as a token of appreciation for his long service and health struggles, and wished him many happy years of retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Shoemaker
Mr. Shoemaker
Chamber of Commerce Meets in Sidney 1926
The first Sidney chamber of commerce meeting for 1926 convened at the Union Pacific hotel on Monday evening. President E L Uptegrove submitted his resignation, stating he could not serve, which was accepted. Debate followed on appointing a new president with Tom Poole as a possible replacement. Poole declined to serve if elected, and the faction favoring a fresh election prevailed, with an election set for a president at the next meeting. The rest of the evening covered routine business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Union Pacific
E. L. Uptegrove
Tom Poole
Offic
Poole
Mrs F E Parks and Children Visit Here
Mrs. F. E. Parks and her children from Dalton spent Saturday in the city, enjoying the day and visiting local spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Parks
Reserve Officers Meet in Sidney at Union Pacific Hotel
Regular meeting of the Reserve Officers held Wednesday evening at the Union Pacific hotel. Twenty men attended. Dues for the coming year set at three dollars. Colonel Brooks, guest of the chamber of commerce on Armistice Day, reported his statewide trip and praised Sidney as one of the best meetings in the state. Y. L. Pindell and Lieut. Ledbetter spoke urging greater 1926 member interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reserve
Odticene Compa
Sidnay
Union “Pacific
Brooks
Chamber of Commerce
Sidney
Y. L. Pindell
Lieut. Ledbetter
Seed Corn Selection Urged Amid Poor Germination Reports
Seed corn selection is advised now as snow blocks roads and fields hindering work. Reports from nearby states and counties indicate low germination and lower moisture content across many fields. Test each lot before planting since perfect stands maximize yield and ease cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Billeter Receives State Appointment As Assistant Maintenance Engineer
J. W. Billeter county highway commissioner has been appointed by the state highway department as assistant maintenance engineer. He will supervise work in Perkins and Kimball counties and all in Cheyenne and Devel counties with a handsome salary. The appointment recognizes his efficiency and the county may hire another highway commissioner for Cheyenne or he may oversee all duties himself. The change will be acted upon at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Billeter
State Highway Department
Perkins
Kimball
Cheyenne
Devel
Billeter
Biltiter
State Department
Changes at Union Pacific officials appointed to fill vacancies
Two Union Pacific officials have been replaced. J E Greer of Hanna Wyoming will supersede Shoemaker. J F E Mulick moves from Wyoming division to Nebraska division. W C Walcott becomes Mullick successor. J J Goter named master in charge and will move his family to Hamilton property. Goter previously served as agent at Tianna and is highly recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific System
Agent Shoemaker
Telegraph
J. E. Greer
Hanna
Wyo
Shoemaker
J. F E. Mulick
Wyoming
Sidney
Nebraska
North Platte
Omaha
W. C. Walcott
Western Division
Mullick
JjMir. Goter
Hamilton
Tianna
Young Couple Secretly Wed in Kingsburg to Settle in McCook
Miss Oma Chick and George Iverson, popular local pair, wed secretly since August 2 and traveled to McCook to begin their life together. Iverson, a Western Maryland standout, stayed at home high schooler Mrs Iverson. The Telegraph extends best wishes as the couple plans a future in McCook with Iverson working as a bookkeeper at McGraw Garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oma Chick
George ‘Iverson
McCook
Kingsburg
Cobo
Iverson
Western Maryland University
The
Telegraph
McGraw Garage
School Board Approves High School Bible Study Start
The school board met last Monday at the high school and approved Bible study for all high school students starting at the beginning of the second semester. The meeting largely covered routine business with no other major items.
McMullen Baker Tie Knot in Sidney Wedding
Ruth Baker of Sidney and Walter Hugh McMullen of North Matte married at North Biatte on Sunday at 12 30 pm. The couple will reside in Sidney after the ceremony. Mira McMullen is a Sidney girl and a local high school graduate. O J MidMullen works for National Refining in this city. Telegraph offers best wishes to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Baker
Sidney
Walter Hugh MicMullen
North Matte
North Biatte
Mira McMullen
O J. MidMullen
National Refining Company
The
Telegraph
Severe Storm Hits Chadron and Cheyenne Area
A late Tuesday storm brought heavy snow and fierce winds across Chadron and Cheyenne counties. Stockmen faced harsh conditions as rail and mail plane service stalled, with trains delayed and western routes halting near Exeter and Potter before returning to Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadron
Cheyenne
Potter
Siiney
Pointevent
Exbert
Cheyenne County
Miss Anna Schneider Leaves Dr Taylor Office for John Livoni and Son
Miss Anna Schneider resigns as office girl and accepts a position with John Livoni and Son. Miss Lilian Miller returns to her old position after several months in Lincoln specializing in laboratory work. Miller is a nurse and will be a capable assistant to Dr. Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Schneider
Taylor
John Livoni
Lilian Miller
Dr. Taylor
Miss Miller
Lincoln
How much is a hen worth on the farm
County agent analyzes the flock of white Wyandottes belonging to E M Beale south of Potter. Three years in the accredited flock project increased egg production per hen from 9 to 100 eggs. With 207 hens, total poultry value produced is 615.16 dollars, after counting eggs and sold poultry. Feed costs total 192.18 dollars, including external feed 24.75 and farmed feed 107.61. Each hen costs 2 cents for feed and returns 2.97 dollars in value, yielding a net profit of 2.02 dollars per dollar invested in feed and a farm return of 2.05 dollars per hen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E M. Beale
South of Potter
Susan Bassett Sees Short Denver Visit
Susan Bassett spends a few days in Denver, enjoying a brief stay away from home and engaging in local activities during her visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Bassett
Denver
Evanston Instructor Dan Root Visits Shipman Home
Mrs Dan Root and her son Dan visited during the early week with her parents Mr and Mrs M A Shipman. Mr Root teaches at the Evanston Wyoming school but has struggled to locate a suitable home for his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
Root
Hittle
M. A. Shipman
Basin Wylo court reporter reports on local resignations
Court action notes G R Pritt Basin Wyoming reports on Frank K Smith resigning to enter real estate in Kimball. Leslie Findley had handled Sidney workload for Smith. Brill arrives in city with light recommendations and plans to move family here in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Pritt
Basin
Wylo
Wee
J.L. Powell
Frank K Smith
Renal
Kimball
Mr. Smith
Leslie Findley
Sidney
Smith
Brill
James Nelson Reports Daughter’s Appendicitis Operation
James Nelson returned from Omaha with his daughter Shirley who had an operation for acute appendicitis. He says she is doing very nicely and is past all danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Nelson
Omaha
Shirley
Nelson
City Council Adopts Bills At First 1986 Meeting
Ed Poquette was chosen to represent the city at the state meeting of Nebraska municipalities in Chadron on January 13 and 14. The regular council meeting Monday evening covered routine business and numerous bills as the first 1986 gathering concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Poquette
Nebraska
Chadron
Connell Again Seeks Pardon for 1916 Murder Conviction
Frank Connell, convicted of murder in this county in 1916, petitions the board of pardons and parole for a sentence commutation. The board meets January 12 for its annual review, a routine refusal has occurred in prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Connell
Board of Pardons and Parole
Connell
Union Pacific tests new safety device for train collisions
A radio based signaling system uses three cab lights to prevent collisions. White signals distance ahead, yellow warns to slow to twenty mph, and red triggers automatic air brake application if engineer and fireman are unable to respond. Soon to be adopted systemwide on Union Pacific trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Efe
Farm Problems Spark Debate Over Grain Policy
The article traces escalating farm worries in corn belt states as Republicans seek a balanced economy. It surveys plans from cooperative marketing to a government financed export corporation, with President Coolidge opposing direct price fixing yet open to discussing surplus solutions. Debates in Des Moines and Washington show division over tariff changes and federal control of prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Coolidge
Congress
Chicado
American Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau Federation
Dickinson
Iowa
Des Moines
Chicago
Capper
Curtis
Brazil
England
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Amiance
Miss Dumbar
Occidental Building and Loan Association
WOA
Bridgeport
Mr. Shea
Chamber OF Commerce Meets
Miss Gilmore
Friend
NEW Court Reporter
Bob
Hastings
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