Local Fox Theatre network forecasts prosperous 1930
The Fox group and Fox West Coast theatres project strong 1930 profits despite the October stock market crash. Executives William Fox and Winfield Sheehan report long term financing secured, with 500 theatres from Illinois to Seattle to San Diego. Bookings include Fox, MGM, Paramount, and RKO titles, signaling a robust recovery ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fox
Winfield Sheehan
Fox Film
Franklin
Fox
Hoover
America
Air mail pilot killed in Friday night crash near Sidney
An air mail pilot identified as Kenwood died in a plane crash west of Sidney on Friday night. The wreckage spread over about 100 feet, with the body found slumped in the cockpit. No passengers were aboard, and mail was partially saved as Boeing representatives cleaned up the site after local officials secured the scene. Kenwood, wife and two year old child in Omaha, had body shipped from Sidney the following evening.
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Kenwood
R. E. Roche
I. L. Pindell
W. G. Lowe
Cheyenne
William Schulz
Sidney
Boeing
Omaha
Gehrig
United States
Mars
Progress of Sidney in 1929 Subject of Review by Committee
A Sidney civic meeting debated the 1929 progress review with President L T Poole resisting resignation while L B Grabill supported his tenure. Lighting at the west Union Pacific crossing, urged by R W Zimmerle, aims to improve safety with floor lights. W M Winders outlined a water and sewer tract near the west town section, noting inadequate two inch mains and fire protection.
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Sidney
L. T. Poole
L. B. Grabill
Poole
West Union Pacific Railroad
R W. Zimmerle
W. M. Winders
Sterling Trounces Maroons in Listless Contest
In a slow paced game Sterling dominated the Maroons Saturday with Dowis using his height for rebounds and tip-ins. Sterling exploited the unfamiliar gym floor as Sidney’s offense was smothered by Hagmier and Thompson while Poortrey and Wolf provided brief scoring bursts.
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Sterling
Maroons
Dowis
Sidney
Hagemier
Thompson
Poortrey
Wolf
Sterling Triumphs Over Maroons In Low-Firing Half
The Maroons trailed 10 to 3 at halftime as Sidney and Lowe failed to score from the field or line. Chaney and Lowe were quiet, crippling the offense, while Sterling seized the rare off night to gain decisive revenge for a previous early-season defeat on their court.
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Maroons
Sidney
Chaney
Lowe
Sterling
Potter
Kimball
PE Portrey
Wolf
C Chaney
Adams
Jladine
G Votals
FG FT PF
Kautz
Lowden
Dewis
Hamilton
Hagemeir
Kenwood Kenwoods Mourn Pilot Chuck in Omaha Smash-Up
Omaha aviation family known as the first in the city loses Chuck Kenwood in a fatal crash. Earlier, brothers Jack and Slim began Omaha’s air legacy, with Chuck rising to Boeing tests and Omaha Cheyenne mail runs before his death. Survived by widow, baby Mary Lou, mother Anna Milberger, and sisters Mary and Alice.
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Page
Omaha
Jack
Slim
Kenwood Air Transport
Frank Grace
Pioneer Aircraft Company
Chuck
Grace
Ncme
Boeing Company
Fort Crook
Cheyenne
Boeing
Pioneer Company
Mary Lou
Anna Milberger
Mary
Alice
Counties Share Gas Tax Revenues Exceeding 510000
Cueyenne County reports gas tax receipts over 510000 with 7500 set for administration. Total 6653006.51 divided among counties and state in a 1 to 3 ratio. Lancaster over 120900, Douglas over 208000, smallest 1658.52 to Arthur. Average about 18100 for 93 counties. Administration cost 5523.49, saving about 2660. Salaries saved about 4000 yearly since state treasurer handles collection. Panhandle counties receipts include Banner 2929.78 Box Butte 14122 Cheyenne 10409.95 Dawes 12784.06 Deuel 6562.56 Garden 6533.05 Kimball 7736.94 Morrill 11883.24 Sheridan 13289.18 Sioux 4083.15 Scotts Bluff 35047.77.
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Lancaster County
Douglas
Arthur
Panhandle
Banner
Box Butte
Cheyenne
Dawes
Deuel
Garden
Kimball
Morrill
Sheridan
Sioux
Scotts Bluff
Game bag limits on waterfowl reduced for 1930 31
Secretary Hyde announces a reduction in the daily bag limit for ducks and geese for the 1930 31 season under changes in federal migratory bird treaty act regulations. The department reports waterfowl declines due to drought and loss of marshland from reclamation, with support from major game associations.
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Hyde
Department of Agriculture
Northwest States
Canada
Izaak Walton League
Western Association of State Game Commissioners
The
Association of North Central States Game and Fish Depart
Federal setback cuts bag limits on ducks and geese
At the annual meeting of the American Game conference and the migratory bird treaty act advisory board both groups urged action to tighten limits. Twenty nine states have already enacted lower limits than federal standards, citing enforcement difficulties. The new rules reduce the daily bag to 15 ducks and 4 geese, with a possession limit of 30 ducks and 8 geese after the current season.
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Ments
Washington
Migratory Bird Treaty Act Advisory Board
Panhandle gas tax plea sparks panhandle discontent
Charles H. Murray wins Nebraska Farm Bureau presidency race with C. Y. Thompson as vice president. Delegates adopt a resolution for a gas tax refund on gasoline not used on roads, a move opposed by some as overburdening the tax department. J. S. Steele advocates for western farmers fearing a split from Nebraska to Wyoming if eastern Nebraska ignores western needs.
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Charles H. Murray
Friend
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
C. Y. Thompson
West Point
P. P. Cedar
Genoa
Murray
Southeast
Thompson
Northeast
L. R. Leonard
Scottsbluff
Federation
John Bergstrom
Chappell
Orville Legg
Dakota City
E. C. Mouden
Stromsberg
P P. Cedar
J. S. Steele
Kimball
Mr. Steele
Nebraska
Panhandle
Wyoming
Alliance Awarded Municipality Meeting Plans October Convention
Alliance will host the Nebraska League of Municipalities annual session next October after a Hastings convention vote moved the dates from January. City Manager Goines was elected vice president, with H. A. Fricke representing Alliance. Officers include C. E. Beals, J. H. Hale, and others. The league pushed for favorable legislation for municipally owned light and power plants by initiative and referendum, plus measures to clarify city funds deposits and bond payments. A round table on municipal problems and police service standards was held, Governor Weaver spoke, and a sale ad for alfalfa appeared at the end.
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Alliance
Nebraska League of Municipalities
Hastings
Goines
League
H. A. Fricke
C. E. Beals
Crete
J. H. Hale
Kearney
Sorensen
Ralph C. Lawrence
Bond
Weaver
Nebraska Schools High in Rank Despite Low Costs
Nebraska maintains a high literacy rank with 631 standard schools, 277 new buildings in the year to June 30, 1929, and 106,767 one to rural high andcounty high students. Total rural high and state costs are about 27 million dollars annually, and Nebraska ranks second among states in literacy, widely known as educated.
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Nebraska
Royal Neighbors at Potter elect officers at meeting
The Potter Royal Neighbors of America installed officers at a session held last Tuesday evening. The new officers include Lillian Robertson as Oracle, Adele Anderson as Vice Oracle, Olive Sloan as Past Oracle, Ida Harris as Chancellor, Florence Rogers as Recorder, Olga Babcock as Receiver, Bessie Blair as Inner Sentinel, Ada McGowan as Outer Sentinel, Alice Brown as Musician, Estelle Waite as Manager, Phyllis Kayne as Faith, Ella McGowan as Courage, and Opal Bovee as Modesty.
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The
Potter Royal Neighbors of American
Lillian Robertson
Oracle
Olive Sloan
Ida Harris
Florence Rogers
Olga Babcock
Bessie Blair
Inner Sentinel
Ada McGowan
Outer Sentinel
Alice Brown
Estelle Waite
Phyllis Kayne
Faith
Ella McGowan
Courage
Opal Bovee
Modesty
Joyce Schmidt and Ardith Bartlett Triumphs Highlight Local honors
Joyce Schmidt is celebrated for unselfishness while Erma Bartlett earns recognition for endurance and Ardith Bartlett named flag bearer in a civic ceremony honoring community service and leadership.
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Joyce Schmidt
Erma Bartlett
Ardith Bartlett
Mystery package drawn at meeting wins by Ella McGowan
At the gathering a mysterious package was drawn and awarded to Ella McGowan making the win the highlight of the session.
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Ella McGowan
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FOX Group
AIR Mail
Cueyenne County
Kimball Farmer
J. L. Stankard
Crook
Colorado
Nebraska School
Helen
Hink Building
Fern Bicknell
Denver Beauty Academy
Bicknell
Sidney House
Free Theatre Party
Fox All Talkie Theater
Sidney Tractor & Machinery Co
Lincoln Highway
Sidney, Nebraska
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