Liberty State Bank Dividends Reach Seventieth Percent
Depositors of the defunct Liberty State Bank received another ten percent dividend this week, boosting total payments to 70 percent since it closed December 14, 1931. The roughly 30,000 payout followed an agreement with the Reconstruction Finance Corporation transferring bank assets for liquidation. RFC to supervise until funds cover its loan, with district court approval. Most expect this to be the final dividend, though a committee member hinted at potential further payments if crop years improve.
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Liberty State Bank
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
RFC
Kenosha Sues Over Nebraska Interstate Transport Tax
Kenosha Automobile Transport corporation seeks a federal injunction against Nebraska to stop state inspection fees on vehicles moved in interstate commerce. W. J. Courtwright of Fremont argues the law embargoes free movement. Judge James A. Donohoe presides. Nebraska assistant attorney general Barlow Nye defends the state. company officials A. P. Jacobson and Milton Steinmers testified.
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W. J. Courtwright
Fremont
Kenosha Automobile Transport Corporation
Nebraska
Kenosha
Wis
State Department of Inspection
Courtwright
James A. Donohoe
Barlow Nye
Amos Mathews
Sioux City
A. P. Jacobson
Milton Steinmers
Lou W. Latta
Blair Port of Entry
Fred Guyer
Washington County
Deep Test Well Being Sunk at Lodge Pole
Lodge Pole business men finance a test well on the Richard Bartling farm 51 miles north of Lodge Pole to see if deep wells can be profitably used for irrigation. The well has reached about 200 feet this week as reports state. The test aims to determine if ample water exists at deep levels to allow pumping.
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Lodge Pole
Richard Bartling
Committees For C of C Projects Named For Year
Five standing committees were appointed by E. E. White of the chamber of commerce to serve as official representatives. The groups will handle ongoing, permanent problems. Irrigation chaired by Ray Babcock includes J. C. Swinbank Albin Olsen M. I. Westergaard J. W. Billeter. Roads chaired by R. E. Roche with M. W. Osborn T. E. Kokjer Tom White Don Berman. Membership chaired by Carl C. Jones with C. A. Story Charles A. Sill A. Wright. Public Relations chaired by W. P. Ackerman with G. F. Liebendorfer R. M. McCandless. Merchants chaired by Roy E. Greenlee with H. S. Storm E. A. Winter J. W. Barnhart.
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E. E. White
Chamber of Commerce
White
Ray Babcock
J. C. Swinbank
Albin Olsen
M. I. Westergaard
J. W. Billeter
R. E. Roche
Bales Re elected President Of Cheyenne County Fair Board
Cheyenne county fair board re elects Glen Bales as president at the first meeting of the year. Charles Wel ton becomes vice president E A Winter treasurer Albin Olson secretary. Board members re appointed for three year terms: Bales Olson and Bert Allington. Winter and Olson to Lincoln Jan 24 25 for state agriculture meeting to align entertainment plans for the 1938 fair and avoid late rushes.
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Cheyenne County Fair Board
Glen Bales
Charles Welton
E. A. Winter
Albin Olson
Bales
Olson
Bert Allington
Winter
Lincoln
State Board of Agriculture
Mailing Schedule Is Explained To Patrons
The post office changes in train schedules affect Sidney mail. The elimination of the 6 p m eastbound Union Pacific train leaves No 4 at 11 p m as the sole direct evening eastbound link, while items in by 2 50 p m go on streamliner to the east. Mail for the southbound Burlington and City of Denver at Sterling reaches Omaha that night and Chicago the next morning. Northbound mail is tied out as late as 8 30 p m for the midnight train, with air mail possible via Cheyenne on the evening westbound train connecting with United Air Lines.
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Union Pacific
Sidney
Omaha
Burlington
Denver
Sterling
Chicago
M_1
Cheyenne
United Air Lines
Cage Spotlight On Sidney Alliance Clash Tonight
Western Nebraska fans will see Sidney host Alliance at eight this evening in a key 1938 conference race game. Alliance arrives as favorites with an unbeaten, experienced squad while Sidney hopes to prove themselves after a Kimball showing and seeks to test Rex Reed’s improving lineup and reserves against the top Western Nebraska contenders.
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Western Nebraska
Sidney
Alliance
Sidney Court
Bulldogs
Panhandle
Maroons
Kimball
Rex Reed
Reed
Nebraska
Nebraska Livestock Plight Reported Across Counties
Nebraska farm leaders request federal aid as extension reports from 72 counties show cattle at 713 percent, milk cows 78, swine 31, poultry 67, and work horses 65 percent of normal. Cheyenne county records 8240 cattle, 2445 milk cows, 7300 swine, 4675 dozen poultry, and 3175 work horses. General annual stock conditions are medium to poor with hay 70 percent, roughage 40 percent, and feed grains partial.
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Nebraska
Swinbank
Cheyenne
Interpretation Of New Budget Law Value By State Officials
At the request of State Auditor W H Price the attorney general s office answered questions on the new county budget law. The opinion notes no constitutional issue was raised. Key points include separate recording of pre December 31 fees, issuance of general fund warrants in 1938 for salaries and expenses despite 85 percent of 1937 levies spent, the road dragging fund remaining undivided, and the August levy equaling unexpended funds minus estimated next year expenditures.
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W. H. Price
Bert L. Qovercash
C A West January Clearance Sale Under Way
C A West company announces its annual January clearance sale with store wide reductions. Roy Liggett cites overstocked inventory and offers prices cut by half or more. Circulars mailed to boxholders alert readers to hundreds of sale items. First day response reported as fine.
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C. A. West Company
Telegraph
Roy Liggett
Liggett
Gas Tax Disbursements To Nebraska Counties
State Treasurer Jensen distributed 276,058.03 in state gasoline tax funds to 93 counties for December payments. Western counties received allocations such as Cheyenne 2,502.22 Banner 48.51 Box Butte 2,331.30 Deuel 1,044.08 Dawes 2,225.96 Garden 1,082.51 Kimball 1,233.55 Merrill 1,815.22 Scotts Bluff 6,461.26.
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Jensen
Cheyenne
Banner
Box Butte
Deuel
Dawes
Garden
Kimball
Merrill
Scotts Bluff
Blizzard Threat Brief In This Area
Sidney experienced a brief old fashioned blizzard for about thirty minutes on Thursday morning from 7 to 7:30. A high wind blew snow across the state reducing visibility to a few feet though no roads were blocked. The weather eased as fast as it formed and temperatures stayed moderate. The threat arrived a day late, matching the ongoing 50th anniversary observance.
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Sidney
Auto Dealers Discuss Problems At Smoker
Cheyenne county dealers from Kimball Dalton Lodge Pole Chappell Lorenzo and Sidney held a smoker at Campbell's party room Tuesday to discuss new state licensing law liabilities. Under the law effective January 1 there were 560 new car licenses 136 used car licenses and 1370 salesmen licenses issued last week. The licensing law allows revocation for unfair trade practices misleading advertising and fraudulent transactions. Buyers should verify dealer and salesman licenses before purchasing a new or used car.
Butler's Shoe Store Opens in Sidney
Butler's Shoe Store begins business in the Odd Fellows building at 1044 Illinois Street next to Campbell's cafe. The ad promotes low prices for men women and children and silk hosiery. Mr and Mrs A M Dukes will manage the store.
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Butler’s Shoe
Sidney
Odd Fellows Building
Illinois Street
Campbell's Cafe
The
Telegraph
A M. Dukes
Reliefers Must Turn In Their Auto Tags
Kimball County Commissioner E. S. Soudiers said relief seekers who refuse to surrender car license plates and keys will be denied any form of relief. The rule was the first step this year to purge the relief roll and was approved unanimously. An exception is allowed if the applicant proves the car is necessary for livelihood.
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Kimball County
E. S. Soudiers
4 H Calves Displayed At Olson s Ranch
Cheyenne county 4 H club calves planned for the Denver live stock show will be gathered at the Albin Olson farm this afternoon for public inspection by 4 p m. Five 4 H calves and two long calves form the group with use of a 4 H division and open competition entries. Exhibitors include Kenneth Olson Karl Kurz Josephine Kurz Lemoyne Johnson Leon Larson Elburn Leuhrs, led by sponsors Harold Spiker Albin Olson and J C Swinbank.
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Cheyenne County
Denver
Albin Olson
Olson
Harold Spiker
Joe Larson
Larson
Swinbank
State allocates relief funds to Cheyenne County
State and federal funds totaling 438,990 were allocated Tuesday to 87 of 93 counties for January payments to the aged blind and dependent children. Six counties including Cheyenne receive held allocations pending requisitions. December boosts mirror current figures with 350,547 for aged 81,253 for children and 7,190 for blind.
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Box Butte
Cheyenne
Hall, Douglas
Hayes
Sioux
LPVAA Cage Race Sets Tight LPVAA Cage Race
Sunol Lodge Pole and Bushnell posted cage wins in LPVAA games last week. Bushnell beat Carpenter Wyo 39 to 9, Sunol defeated Goodview 34 to 13, and Lodge Pole edged Ogallala 25 to 24. Potter won 28 to 26 over Lisco, Broadwater topped St. Patrick’s 9 to 3, and Gurley beat Dalton 45 to 28. LPWAA prom season looks toughest in years.
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Sunol
Lodge Pole
Bushnell
Carpenter
Wyo
Goodview
Ogallala
Potter
Lisco
Broadwater
St. Patrick’s
Sidney
Gurley
Dalton
LPWAA
Secretary of Young Demos Is Resigning
H. M. Krupinsky of Fremont, secretary of the Nebraska Young Democrats for two years, has notified P. J. Heaton of Sidney of his resignation. He says the job would interfere with his business interests. No successor has been appointed.
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H. M. Krupinsky
Fremont
Nebraska Young Democrats Organization
P. J. Heaton
Sidney
Krupinsky
Tewell Elected President of Sidney Country Club
J I Tewell was named president of the Sidney country club at a stockholders meeting at the club house Wednesday night. R P Kepler was elected vice president. R A Babcock and E A Winter were returned to the board for three year terms, G F Liebendorfer filled the vacancy, and also won a three year term. Paul L Martin retires as president with G H Doran as secretary. Other directors include Joe Simodynes and Dr R F E Roche among others. Reports for 1937 show club improvements.
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J I. Tewell
Sidney Country Club
R.P. Kepler
R. A. Babcock
E. A. Winter
G.F. Liebendorfer
Kenler
Liebendorfer
Paul L.marftin
G. H. Doran
Joe Simodynes
R. F E. Roche
D. R. Thomas
G. V. Doran
C W. Smith
D. R. Campbell
Feeder Road Work Is Temporarily Blocked
Governor R L Cochran announced feeder road construction in Nebraska will be halted in 47 of 93 counties if President Roosevelt’s federal aid cuts are adopted. The 1937 legislature set aside 528000 in state gas tax funds yearly for 37 39, to be matched by federal money, with 46 counties in year one and 47 in year two. If federal aid returns, the 47 counties would be prioritized.
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R. L. Cochran
Nebraska
Roosevelt
Coshran
Nephew of Mrs Roy Hamilton Is Buried
Albert Jay Warner a nephew of Mrs Roy Hamilton of Sidney was found dead at his home near La Grange Wyoming last Sunday morning He had been in ill health for a year Born at Gering June 16 1906 he spent his life in western Nebraska He attended Gering and graduated from Gering high school in 1935 since graduation he lived with his parents on their ranch.
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Albert Jay Warner
Roy Hamilton
Sidney
la Grange
Wyo
Warner
Gering
Nebraska
No Fire Loss Claims in Sioux and Banner Counties
State Fire Marshal Davis reported that Banner and Sioux counties had no loss claims paid by fire insurance companies in 1937. Across Nebraska, 6,536 claims totaling $1,652,553 were paid during the year, versus 5,288 claims totaling $1,480,393 in 1936, though losses without insurance were not captured.
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Davis
Banner
Sioux
Nebraska
Nebraska counties show wide tax levies across cities
Nebraskans face varying tax rates from 8.2 to 73.93 mills on real and personal property. St Helena in Cedar County has the lowest total levy while Dickens in Lincoln County tops at 73.98 mills. The report notes high levies in Upper North Platte Valley due to irrigation, with Mitchell, Gering, Broadwater and Scottsbluff among the highest. The state total valuation remains near last year’s level. The Telegraph Publishing bid $750 for county printing, with $150 extra if the personal tax list is published, and county officials urged buying from local firms whenever possible.
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Smith
St. Helena
Cedar County
Dickens
Lincoln County
Upper North
Platte
Valley
Mitchell
Gering
Broadwater
Scottsbluff
The
Telegraph Publishing Company
Board of Commissioners
Alliance Battles for PWA Payment of City Hall Equipment
Alliance fights over four thousand dollars in city hall equipment contracts with the Public Works Administration. A letter from H A Gray, assistant PWA administrator, confirms the agency will not deviate from disbursement rules. Senator Burke notified Mayor Fricke of the agency’s stand and cited an investigation supporting the decision.
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PWA
City of Alliance
Burke
H. A. Fricke
H. A. Gray
Gray
Caution Over Unlicensed Insurance Firm In Wisconsin Nebraska Notice
State officials warn of the Associated Adjusters of Milwaukee offering to list prospects for 5 dollars to gain auto adjuster eligibility for many U S insurers. The Nebraska department notes no license is required for adjusters there and questions the value of membership. Newsweek also questions the firm’s integrity per state quotes.
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State Department of Insurance
Associated Adjusters
Milwaukee
Wis
U. S
State Insurance Department
Nebraska
News Week Magazine
State Department
Russell Hughes Named Kimball County Ag Agent
Russell Hughes of Albion has been elected Kimball county agent succeeding J. C. Rosse who resigned to move to Cedar county. Hughes, a Nebraska Agricultural College graduate, has served as assistant county agent in several western Nebraska counties. Gus Scheele was elected president of the farm bureau.
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Kimball County Farm Bureau
Russell Hughes
Albion County
J. C. Rosse
Cedar County
Hughes
Nebraska Agricultural College
Nebraska
Farm Bureau
Gus Scheele
Housewives Show Cooking Film Invitation for Fox Theatre
Housewives are invited to a Hollywood style cooking school presented at the Fox theatre January 25 27 and 28 by the Telegraph. The event promises entertainment romance humor and practical kitchen tips with free recipe sheets daily gifts and close up views of each process.
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Fox Theatre
Telegraph
Fox
Hollywood
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Welton
Cage
Sidney-Alliance
Shar
C.A
Italy
Rome
Mussolini
LPVAA
Young Demos
Tewell
Country Club
Kepler
Liebendorfer, Babcock, Winter Directors
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