Drastic Resolutions Adopted Over Legion Control Battle
Veterans push for reform as resolutions seek read aloud at state convention and open financial reporting. Moves include 30 day pre convention submission, 10 day posting to posts, and term limits with three year intervening gap. Committee chaired by R J St Clair of McCook with Falk North Platte and Bracken Minden.
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Nion
State Resolutions Committee
State Department
R. J. St. Clair
McCook
K. B. Falk
North Platte
B. H. Bracken
Minden
Pilot Held by French in China Sparks Sidne y Reactions
A famed pilot, Allison, is reported captive in China under French authorities amid dangers from bandits seeking ransom. Sidney residents preferred capture by authorities over bandits. Allison later wed a West Coast woman before boarding for China as Tse and Steve Kaufman of Omaha worked for an aviation exploration firm with Chinese mail contracts, now acquired by Pan American Airways.
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China
Sidney
Allison
Tse
Steve Kaufman
Omahan
Pan-American Airways
Contemplate Presidential Ball in Sidney January 30
Contemplate holding a presidential ball in Sidney on January 30. The piece notes Franklin D. Roosevelt's long standing support for Warm Springs and the foundation he helped organize in 1927 to advance treatment and study of infantile paralysis. The event aims to honor a hard working president while aiding a worthy medical cause.
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Sidney
Warm Springs
Roosevelt
Moratorium Decision of Interest to Cheyenne County
The article outlines a moratorium affecting mortgage sales in Cheyenne County Nebraska, staying further proceedings until March 1 1935 or as long as the act lasts. It notes that landowners pursued the first application after passage, insurers argued the law impairs contracts, and courts split on the issue with Saunders county Bell vs Nieman awaiting hearing as appellee’s brief is due Wednesday.
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Nebraska
Saunders County
Bell Vs. Nieman
Appellee
C W Smith Elected Country Club President at Meeting
C W Smith was elected president at a Wednesday country club meeting after a near unanimous stockholders vote. The board was urged to set 1934 expenses at a level the club can meet, with discretionary final scale to the board. Smith thanked the members in a brief address before adjournment, and entertainment followed with bridge and a dance accompanied by Sizemore's Orchestra.
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C W. Smith
Country Club
Sizemore
Thomas Osborne enters congressional battle for fifth district
Rev Thomas C Osborne pastor of First Presbyterian Alliance Nebraska politically active in the west filed for the democratic nomination for congress from the fifth district now held by Terry Carpenter. He paid the filing fee Monday after a career as farmer stock feeder and minister and served in the 1919 Nebraska constitutional convention and the 1923 state senate representing Scotts Bluff Morrill and Banner counties.
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Thomas C. Osborne
First Presbyterian Church
Alliance
Nebraska
Congress
Terry Carpenter
Osborne
Scotts Bluff
Morrill
Banner Counties
State Senate
Wallace Brown Improves After Balcony Fall Injury
Wallace Brown, a local youngster, is rapidly recovering from a fall last Friday that caused skull and shoulder fractures. He is now out of danger and improving, according to reports.
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Wallace Brown
Emerson Purcell Enters Congress Race and Resigns Nebraska Commission
Emerson R. Purcell publisher of the Custer County Chief in Broken Bow files for the Democratic congressional race in Nebraska’s fifth district. He will resign from the Game, Forestation and Parks Commission at the end of his term, stating a major political office candidacy requires separation from the commission to keep it nonpartisan and high class.
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Emerson R. Purcell
Custer County
Broken Bow
Nebraska
Purcell
Terry C. Carpenter
Scottsbluff
Bryan
Game, Forestation and Parks Commission
Forestation
Parks Commission
Wrestling program may be held in Sidney if sponsor is secured
Local wrestling exponents propose a Sidney event with a potential main match featuring Chick and Cowboy Jack Ray, a noted carnival bone crusher. Other matchup mentions include Railroad Routt and Mike Collins. The new form of wrestling is billed as exciting and brutal, promising entertainment for fans who enjoy seeing others suffer.
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Sidney
Chick
Cowboy Jack Ray
Carnivan
Railroad Routt
Mike Collins
North Platte Brings Veteran Quintet Here For Cage Game
North Platte brings a veteran quintet for tonight's cage game with Bonham or Stewart in guard. Depth on bench ready if needed. Maroons impressed by Mitchell, show developing offense. Witters, Thomas and Carlson form scoring nucleus likely hard to stop midseason. St Patrick's academy vs Gurley game was played too late for report.
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Bonham
Stewart
Maroons
Mitchell
Apear
Witters
Thomas
Carlson
St. Patrick’s Academy
Gurley
Auditorium Court
Telegraph
Milk Fund drive uses film show at Fox Theatre
Census being taken to locate all children needing milk feedings. On January 17 and 18 the Fox Theatre shows Lionel Barrymore in One Man's Journey to raise funds. Members will sell tickets and donate their share to the milk fund. Auxiliary officials expect a liberal response to the drive.
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Page One
Fox Theatre
Lionel Barrymore
Land Moratorium Excludes Heavily Mortgageed Property
District Judge Fred L. Spear in Fremont ruled that land already encumbered by mortgages cannot obtain a moratorium under the new state law. The case involves Henry Legband who bought a quarter section from Arthur Geise, with the land mortgaged for 729600. Administrator John Bentz, representing the estate of David Ciegand, held a 14600 mortgage on the property.
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Fred L. Spear
Fremont
Henry Legband
Arthur Geise
Legband
John Bentz
David Ciegand
Carpenter Seeks Immediate Exams For Sidney Postmaster
Sidney postmaster exams announced with tests open to ages 22 to 66, regardless of political leanings. Applications for permanent appointments at Potter and Dalton due by January 19, tests also planned for Ger ing Scottsbluff Mitchell North Platte Miller Big Springs Ogallala Gothenburg Lexington, with residents of designated localities eligible to apply. At least ten Sidney residents considered testing. no preference shown for ex-service members.
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Sidney
Potter and Dalton
Gering
Scottsbluff
Mitchell
North Platte
Miller
Big Springs
Ogallala
Gothenburg
Lexington
Carpenter
County Budget for 1924 Approved by Commissioners
The Cheyenne County Commissioners approve a slightly higher county budget for 1924 totaling modest increases across departments. Highlights include funds for audit, county fair, vital statistics, roads, bridges, and salaries. New appointments include county physician Dr. R. E. Roache and fair board member James Campbell. ambulance service within city limits is not funded.
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Court House
J. W. Billiter
Frank Klentz
David Huff
R. E. Roache
Soldier’s Relief Committee
Sam Wolfe
Lodge Pole
Lawrence Schwartz
Potter
Cheyenne County Farm Bureau
James Campbell
Fair Board
Suer
W. W. Wise
Charles Welton
Sidney
George Reetz
Louis de Brunner
George W. Line
Farmers to be Notified When Allotment Checks Arrive
County committee reports initial allotment payment near 350000 dollars with the balance due in spring after contract terms are checked. Admin costs described as low and a public release on percentage used to be issued when possible. Lost fox terrier black and white with black spot mid back. Reward offered. finder to contact Roland Block at 1046 5th Ave.
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Pare Ole
Roland Block
Sidney Man Offers Release Deal In Marriott Case
The board weighed whether Marriott shot Albee before or after his own wounds in a two hour session. Albee died within 15 minutes after being shot. Key supporters argued for mercy while noting Marriott’s rifle and pistol prowess and urging him be allowed to return to honest work. Justice, mercy, and local politics framed the testimony and appeals from Father Flanagan, Mrs. Morrison, and others.
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Mariott
Albee
Doders
Dutton
Father Flanagan
Beard
Endres
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Flowers
The Olson family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness sympathy and floral offerings after the death of their husband and father Mrs N W Olson and family
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N. W. Olson
Valley View Social Notes
Sunday night gatherings and visits fill Valley View as neighbors recounts parties dinners and casual calls. Local deaths include two month old infant Os life and Mr McKelvey with many residents visiting Sid ney and Sterling area events and basketball games documented.
Sunnyside Players Attend District 39 Practice
Sunnyside residents Serma Ome Lester and Dorothy Theis attended a play practice at District 39 on Tuesday evening as part of community theatre activities.
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Oscar. Olson
Sidney
Charles
Dale
Ruth‘ Wise
Maxine ‘Olson
Albert Brands
Gene Pierce
L. A. Pearson
Wyoming
Lemoyne Johnson
Merle Pearson
Sylvan Halsey
Les Omel
EB. A. Johnson and Son
Ralph Talish
Serma Ome Lester
Dorothy Theis
District 39
Free Hair Cut With Any Other Service Sat January 13
Worden's Beauty Shop offers a free hair cut with any other service on Saturday January 13. Contact 340-W to schedule.
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Worden’s
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Cheyenne County
Thomas Osborne
Emerson Purcell
Game Commission
Sidney Man
Albert Hastings
H. E. Mantor
Bess Gearhart Morrison
Lincoln
Omaha
L. G. Lowe
George L. Carter
Christian Church
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E. Co
Penney
Penney’ S
Penney’s
Ramona
Terry
Illinois Street
Atte
Sidney, Nebraska
O. ‘el Rhodés
Ahd
Phil
C.0.gentry
E.,w. Jones
Denver
Art. Way
Dan. Dickinson
A. J. Ottis
Mr. McKelvey
Minnie ™ Brossard
Jack
Rasor
O. E. Rhodes
Jay Simpson
Sedgwick
Charles Lee
C. O. Gentry
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Partners Union
Lorenzo
Sidney ‘Draw
Sunnyside
Sta Market
Frank Schwasnick
Prop
Fa Wiley Lo Tae
LEE
Wright
Corner
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