City Opens Emergency Work for 100 Plus Registrants on Sewer Projects
More than 100 unemployed men registered with the community chest begin two emergency jobs on west Illinois street. Two crews work eight hours daily manufacturing storm sewer tile and excavating storm sewer ditches. First tile pour shows high quality. 15 of 16 pipes perfect, one crack minor. City budget on track as foremen report steady progress and use of compressed air drill to break frozen ground. Vouchers for registered warrants prepared. continued work expected with farmer registrations possibly raising list to about 175.
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Community Chest
Illinois Street
Charles Gardner
Gardner
Ed O'Leary
Frank Schroeder
10Th Avenue
Telegraph Named Official County Paper For 1933 Budget Cut
Cheyenne county board designated The Telegraph as official paper for 1933. A $1,000 annual bid, a 33 1 3 percent reduction from last year’s $1,500, covers publication of commissioners proceedings delinquent tax lists and county business, with minor printing needs. The publisher warned of a potential loss, but the board set the price at what the county could pay.
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Telegraph
Board of Commissioners
Cheyenne County
Board of Commissioners Tuccay
The
Boars
Green aide pursues Nebraska water rights resolution
Senator Green of Sidney seeks a senate resolution in support of Nebraska water users to oppose diversion of the North Platte River from Colorado before an interstate agreement protects prior rights. Telegrams from Lexington chamber of commerce urged action to defend Nebraskan water rights, with details citing the North Platte and interstate coordination.
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Green
Sidney
Senate
Nebraska
Congress
Tom McCarter
Merrill County
Chamber of Commerce c
Lexington
Lower Plate Valley Irrigation Association
McCarter
Ohris
North Platte River
Colorado
Wyoming
Albert A. Kjar
Farm Reports Show Low Prices Across State
January crop reporters note low prices and barter tendencies amid winter wheat troubles. Adams county farmer sold eight registered Shorthorns for 85 dollars, some up to 200. Keith county hogs, cows, turkeys, feeders, eggs, and corn all show unusually low values, reflecting strained farm finances.
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Division of Agricultural Statistics
Adams County
Keith County
Holiday Group To Meet Here Today
Organization of a local farmers holidays association is scheduled to meet at the courthouse at 1 30 this afternoon. Harry M Lux of Madison organizer and speaker will explain the Madison plan of holiday. Farmers and unemployed men were invited to attend in Tuesday’s notice.
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Harry M. Lux
Madison
Court House
Lux
Annual meeting and election of county farm bureau
Cheyenne County Farm Bureau tentatively schedules its annual business meeting for January 25 at the city auditorium. The group plans to cut expenses by hiring only local speakers and will have county agent L D Willey coordinate unit reports from within the bureau. Officials urge all members to attend.
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Cheyenne County Farm Bureau
L D Willey
Debaters from Sidney attend Rocky Mountain Speech Meet
Four Sidney high school debaters leave for Denver to join the Rocky Mountain Speech conference at Denver University. The gathering will discuss taxation and enrich the local forensic team’s material. Dr. Edward Murray of Denver University will head the conference, joined by coach Raymond Davis and Mrs. A. S. Hardy.
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Sidney High School
Denver
Rocky Mountain
Denver University
Edward Murray
Denver U
Les Hardy
Carolyn Kennedy
Leroy Willey
Edward Furer
Raymond Davis
A. S. Hardy
Osborn Sees Prospective Tenants for Vacated J C Penney Site
Leo E. Osborn owner of the Sidney building left vacant by J C Penney reports several strong rental prospects. He notes stores of fine reputation are in correspondence and expects definite negotiations with at least one firm to begin within months.
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Leo E. Osborn
J. C. Penney Company
Sidney
110 Pounds Of Corn Buys 1 Pound Coffee
A Sidney farmer observed that 110 pounds of corn buy a pound of the cheapest coffee. He noted this reflects the broader trend of the farmers’ plight versus other industries.
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Sidney
Olson Construction gets six month post office extension
The Olson Construction Co of Lincoln receives a six month extension to complete Sidney’s new post office building, raising the deadline to spring 1924. The project bid is $55,870 with the total cost of the $74,080 structure, previously due December 1, 1933, now adjusted due to severe winter weather and advised spring start.
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Olson Construction Company
Lincoln
Sidney
Treasury Department
Washington
Olson Company
Well Known Girls Injured In Auto Crash
Four Lund youths returning from a Julesburg dance were in a rollover near Chappell. Mary Jane LaGrange, daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl LaGrange, suffered both arm fractures and minor cuts. Leona Lindley broke a finger while Loyal Lindley was scratched and cut. Dr Harris of Cappell treated the injuries.
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Lund
Julesburg
Chappell
Gene Gilbert
Mary Jane LaGrange
Earl LaGrange
Sidney
Harris
Cappell
Leona
Loyal Lindley
Miss Lindley
O Connell Plans Tile Manufacturing Across Three Counties
Thomas O Connell begins culvert tile production to fill contracts in Kimball Scotts Bluff and Duel counties. Local workers will be hired as jobs become available after city forms are finalized. O Connell aims to maximize labor use and stimulate Sidney employment.
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Sidney
Thomas O'Connell
Kimball
Scotts Bluff
Duel
Council
O'Gonnell
Similarity Of Nannies Gives Reporter Thrill
A reporter felt a thrill when Irene Dunne’s name appeared on marriage records at the courthouse but the union was with Emma Irene Dunne of Fort Morgan Colorado who resembles the film star.
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Irene Dunne
Court House
Emma Irene Dunne
Fort Morgan
Colo
Real Drama Of Life Unfolds As Men Get Work
A Telegraph reporter observed early morning job seekers among unemployed men lining up for scarce city emergency projects. The group, many heads of families, display hunger and hardship while awaiting limited pay and brief manual labor opportunities amid ongoing economic distress. One frail man, red faced and bent, wields a grease brush as a doctor had advised rest.
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Telegraph
Sheldon Baby Wins New Year Prizes in County
The baby daughter of Deputy Sheriff George Sheldon and Mrs. Sheldon, born January 2 at 1:00 am, is the county s first new year arrival. The Sheldons win multiple prizes from local stores including groceries, theatre tickets, baby gear, gas, a savings account, and a Telegraph subscription. Nearest rivals are Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Moses of Gurley with a baby girl born January 2 evening. Both mothers and babies are reported fine.
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George Sheldon
Sheldon
Sidney Stores
Sidney Drug Company
Piggly Wiggly
Fox Theatre
Greenlegs
Slayter
Telegraph
Johnson Drug Company
Cressey Central Shoe Store
American National Bank
Sheldons
Ernest Moses
Gurley
Fred Borges Dies As He Works In Field
Fred Borges a Weyerts district pioneer died suddenly of heart failure Tuesday afternoon while shelling corn with his sons. He was 51, longtime resident of the area. Funeral services set for today at 12:30 at home and 1:30 at Weyerts church. interment in Weyerts cemetery. H. C. Craig of Lodge Pole in charge.
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Fred Borges
Weyerts
Bore2s
Weyerts Church
H. C. Craig
Lodge Pole
Watch Your Step Friday Friday the 13th Superstition Warning
A dated note warns readers to watch their step on Friday the 13th citing superstition and misfortune. It emphasizes avoiding unnecessary risks and stresses caution on this unlucky day.
Community Chest Dance Planned for January 28
A charity dance scheduled for Saturday January 28 aims to fund the Community Chest treasury. Proceeds support destitute families facing unemployment and illness, with J W Cochran set to provide a short musical program before the dance. Tickets will fund entertainment and charity, encouraging broad public support.
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Community Chest
Chest
J. W. Cochran
Chet
Postal Receipts Fall in Sidney 1932 Compared to 1931
Postmaster I L Pindell reports Sidney post office 1932 cash receipts dropped to 19 841 01 from 23 412 12 in 1931 a decline of about 15 percent attributed to fewer stamps and more postcards while money orders rose to 144 549 10 from 112 740 63. Foreign orders also fell modestly.
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Sidney
I. L. Pindell
Pindell
Maroons Face North Platte Five In Senior High Clash
North Platte brings a strong squad led by Captain Atkins at center and Ladine at guard for a non conference game tonight at 8 with prelim at 7. Maroons, after a rough week in the North Platte valley, are the underdogs but show progress this week. Thomas is favored to start at forward while Mitchell and Minatare alumni bolster the visiting lineup.
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North Pilatte
Maroeons
North Platte Valley
North Platte
Gagridaban
Lincoln County
Black
Mitchell
Minatare
Thomas
Farm Product Prices In Sidney
Prices for farm products in Sidney list categories including hens four pounds and up and under four pounds, springs leghorn hens and springs, cox eggs, turkeys alive, ducks and geese, and butterfat.
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Sidney
Sidney Hardware Co May Change Location
Sidney Hardware Co may relocate from Illinois street to the Cheyenne County Lumber building after lease terms. Manager Glen Wookey says the stock could move to a enlarged ultra modern hardware and lumber office, with several merchants expressing interest in assuming the remainder of the lease. The building is owned by Attorney C S Radcliffe.
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Illinois Street
Sidney Hardware Cmpany
Glen LB. Wookey
Wooker
Cheyenne County Lumber Company
Wookey
C. S. Radcliffe
St Pats Set Pace For Lodgepole Win 27 17
St Pats extended an undefeated conference record by routing Lodge Pole High School 27 to 17. Coach Whitmore’s team displayed sharp shooting and stifling defense, signaling title ambitions for the Pats and leaving Lodge Pole in the rear.
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St Pats
Lodgepole
St. Pat Cagers
Lodge Pole High School
Whitmore
Freytag Store to Move to Illinois Street
Mrs H F Freytag announced plans to relocate her store to Illinois street around February 1. She has run a near cent sale this past week and reports strong sales as she considers a removal sale before moving stock and fixtures.
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H. F. Freytag
Illinois Street
Churches Plan Union Services On Sunday
The protestant churches of Sidney observe the 13th anniversary of the 18th amendment with a union service Sunday night at the Methodist church. A debate on Shall America Return to the License of Intoxicating Drink will feature capable speakers for each side. Sponsors expect a large attendance and lively discussion on the issue. Advocates from both sides are urged to attend and form viewpoints from the debates.
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Sidney
America
Clair Plan Discussed Before Lions Club Meeting
A Lions club Wednesday noon debate on the Clair plan for farm relief featured W. W. Wilson of Kimball supporting the affirmative and A. J. Jorgenson of Sidney opposing. No decision was reached, though the club agreed to recommend the plan to its international organization.
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W. W. Wilson
Kimball
A. J. Jorgenson
Sidney
The
Lions Club
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A. A. Fenske
Frank Ackerman
County Aid Home
David Huff
R. EB. Roche
J. W. Billeter
Henry Paylat
R. E. Roche
Samuel Wolfe
Lawrence Schwartz
Soldier's Relief Committee
Glen Bales
O A. Olson
Bert Allington
Fair Board
County Farm Bureau
Osborn
Olson
O’connell
Maroons
North Platte Five
Atkins
Ladine
Selec
Sidney Hardware Co
Freytag
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