Dredges to Fill Earthen Dam as Spring Thaw Starts
The article notes dredges at the dam will pour 26 inch sludge streams, piping dirt from up to a mile away, while discussing a power plant linked to the project. Hewitt questions government insistence on electricity for irrigation and suggests state funds might aid dry land farmers installing wells. The Country Club review mentions no firm agreement on access for nonmembers and a plan to curb abuses in 1938, with a hopeful outlook for course conditions improving by spring.
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Hewitt
Nebraskas Early Newspapers Record Whimsical Storm Tales
A trove of old Nebraska notes describes cyclone lore, hogs fattening in Mitchell valley, and a cow fed with a mice mash before turpentine revealed the joke. It contrasts with a 1939 outlook on meat, poultry, and dairy markets predicting steady prices, shifting lambs on feed, and baby chick demand alongside storage fowl trends.
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Fremont Herald
Wilsonville Furns
Mitchell Valley
Nebraska
Dodge
Scottshluff
Outlook Bulletin
Turkey
United States
Bulletin
Ray Babcock Named Fair Board President
Ray Babcock is named president of the fair board amid debate on introducing horse race betting. The board worries such a change could divert focus from the fair's traditional identity and activities.
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Ray Babcock
Fair Board
Remonstrances Filed On Improving Work
Remonstrances argue that natural stone from the school building should be used in the band shell and shelter house. The projects are meant to provide local employment and help alleviate the unemployment problem for the time being.
President's Ball to Raise Funds for Infantile Paralysis Drive
The President's Ball is set for January 30 with profits from the dance supporting humanitarian work. People are urged to buy a United States basket for one dollar, with similar balls planned nationwide to fund the campaign against infantile paralysis.
Pioneer Resident Of Panhandle Area Dies
Pioneer resident of the Panhandle area dies at the Presbyterian church of Alliance. Rev Howard Osborne, resident pastor, in charge of services. The body will be laid to rest in Forest Lawn Cemetery near Bridgeport.
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Presbyterian Church of Alliance
Howard Osborne
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Bridgeport
Unemployment Claims Rise in Nebraska for Week
Unemployment compensation claims were filed by 7,624 Nebraskans through twenty offices of the Nebraska State Employment Service for the week ending January 7. Omaha led with 2,710 claims, Lincoln had 809, and 111 Nebraskans living in other states filed from their current locations.
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Filieg
Lincoln
Dr Leo J. Thomas Chiropractor and Naturopath
A brief listing notes Dr Leo J Thomas practicing as a chiropractor and naturopath. It places his office in the Osburn Building and identifies him as a medical professional offering holistic care and treatment services.
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Leo J. Thomas
Osburn Building
Leo
Thomas
Osborn
Blame Belongs To State For Vehicle Inspection Mess
Sidney residents cost about 3000 to run a municipal testing station that serves Cheyenne and Kimball counties. The city argues state officials fault the program for political wrangling and mismanagement, calling for state accountability rather than municipal criticism.
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Sidney
Cochran
Tilley
A. L. Miller
Kimball
Kimball County
Cheyenne County
1838 Tax Payments Court Dates From Tewell And Nisley
Tax payments for 1838 show $71,000 above 1937, with court dates set by Judge Tewell and Nisley. December balance sheet and year-end funds will be published in The Telegraph. Also lists equity terms and jury terms across Lincoln and McPherson counties and Cheyenne county sessions. Telegraph Wantads Get Results.
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Tewell and
Nisley
Telegraph
Equity
Lincoln County
McPherson
Cheyenne
Tewell
Nine Safety Rules To Guide Safe Driving
The Nebraska safety council lists nine New Year resolutions to cut motor fatalities. Among them are driving at reasonable speeds, courteous behavior, proper hand signals, slowing for pedestrians, no passing on hills or obstructed views, knowing passing and stopping distances, keeping brakes lights and steering in good order, respecting others rights, and dimming headlights when meeting another vehicle at night.
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Nebraska Safety Council
Employers' Payments Due By January 30 1939
Nebraska Unemployment Compensation division urges all employers under the 1938 contributions law to finish payroll payments by January 30 to gain a ninety percent credit against the federal tax under Title IX of the Social Security Act. Officials warn late payment may incur penalties including double taxation.
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Nebraska
Neraska
Cagers trounce Kimball in KC game 45 to 26
Knights of Columbus basketball team ran up a decisive 45 to 26 victory over Kimball Tuesday night. N Loebe led KC with 12 points, Roth 9, Sleith and Hart 8 each, while Kimball’s Heckman top scored for his team with 8.
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Knights of Columbus
Jurgensen to Appeal Nebraska High Court Decision
Richard F. Stout says former Lieutenant Governor Walter H. Jurgensen will seek reconsideration of the Nebraska Supreme Court ruling affirming a two to five year penitentiary sentence from a district court embezzlement conviction. A rehearing motion must be filed before January 19, extending Jurgensen's stay by 25 days.
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Richard F. Stout
Lincoln
Walter H. Jurgensen
Nebraska Supreme Court
Jurgensen
Stout
Supreme Court
Sidney and Alliance Clash Tonight in Conference Test
Sidney high school cagers meet their first major conference test at Alliance tonight, tangling with the Bulldogs in a game that should reveal each team's strength. Both squads are veteran and enter evenly matched after Alliance's 14 to 18 loss to Scottsbluff last Saturday showing rugged defense but limited offense.
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Sidney High School
Cagers
Alliance
Bulldogs
Cage
Scottsbluff
Wayne bin
Maroons Aim for Tight Defense in Key Scoring Showdown
Field notes the Maroons have scoring power all season while coach Rex Reed laments defensive gaps. With Sicney and Alliance viewed as title threats, tonight's game carries double importance and high stakes.
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Field
Maroons
Rex Reed
Sicney
Alliance
Sidney Federal Saving and Loan Association Shares Meeting
Notice for the annual meeting of shareholders to be held at the Secretary's office on Wednesday January 18 1939 at 7 30 P M for the election of three directors and other business. Leon Fine Leslie Neubauer president secretary.
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The
Sidney Federal Saving and Loan Association
Leon Fine
Leslie Neubauer
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