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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1937
Page
5
Banner County case details show Huffman attacked with a claw hammer after alleged provocation about government allotments. Sanderson, claiming self defense, argues Huffman’s size and intoxication. Sanderson counters there is no legal justification for seating a man after being called a cheap skate.
Modern agriculture honors John Deere with centennial celebration days. Leaders and farmers participate as Deere, born in Vermont in 1804, moves to Grand Detour in 1837 and builds a blacksmith shop there. He solves soil sticking problems by innovating a steel plow after observing a broken blade in a saw mill.
Anxious families will be relieved as $80,000 in allotment checks arrive from the opening soil conservation program. Early spring payments are expected, aided by the relief from 1936 wheat funds. Despite the cold, fuel, clothing, and bedding needs persist for some farm families, and part of this money is hoped to aid them.
The Loan Association reports total loans of 624,400 and organizers announce a Wednesday meeting. A Kimball County National Farm Loan Association gathering occurred yesterday in Kimball with Beaton and Harte as principal speakers. Sidney and Kimball groups operate under common management with headquarters in Sidney, with Mr. Harte serving as secretary treasurer for both.
William Pantenburg died of pneumonia. He lived alone on a farm west and south of Sundl. Survived by brothers John of Sidney and Arthur of McCook and sisters Mrs Margar et Taffe of Sidney and Mrs Anna Neasham of Edgemont S D. Funeral at Gehrig funeral home at 9 30 with Rev Anton Link officiating. Burial in Catholic cemetery family plot. Pallbearers named George Moore Horace Moore Ed Wilson Fred Stuht John Peetz Fred Stephens.
A Farm Bureau session was held on Wednesday addressing board services for a home related initiative. Officials discussed program needs, likely staffing and service provisions, and outlined next steps for local agricultural services and community support.
Demonstration roles for Cheyenne County women and 4-H work were highlighted as the farm bureau explores local mileage funding from federal sources. Arvin Livingston and C. B. Toof reported on state and national conventions. E. A. Johnson, C. B. Toof, and Charles A. Welton were re elected for three year terms. Everett Winter stressed raising farmers share of national income and boosting farm organization membership, aiming for at least 100 members. A dance followed the banquet and meeting.
Nebraska highway 86 between McGrew and Bridgeport totals 1 000 yards Nebraska highway 29 between Kimball and Gering 1 630 yards Nebraska highway 19 between Chadron and the South Dakota line 1 030 yards Nebraska highway 19 between Sidney and the Colorado state line 1 510 yards U S 20 between Harrison and Crawford 2 435 yards Nebraska 2 between Marsland and South Dakota line 4 855 yards U S 20 between Crawford and Chadron 370 yards Nebraska 87 between Rushville and White City 3 870 yards Nebraska 27 between Gordon and South Dakota line 1 900 yards Nebraska 87 between Hemingford and Hay Springs 1 785 yards
Paul Martin elected head of the country club after J W Johnson declined to serve again Rotary treasurer was mentioned. E A Winter, vice president last year, was nominated for president but refused acceptance. About 50 people attended with associate and prospective members. Reports of 1936 committees were accepted and club problems discussed. Plans for the year will be mapped by the board. Dues scale not shown.
County officials designate Sidney newspaper as the official county paper to publish commissioners proceedings and county notices. The contract covers printing of proceedings, road notices, tax lists, audits, jail rules, and various reports, ensuring broader county access and aiding taxpayers and officials alike.
Mary Kavanaugh and Dorothy Elsen visited Helfrich ranch on Sunday. Charles George was a dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Fred George. Mr and Mrs Harvey George and H J Elsen and children were Sidney visitors Saturday. Herman Stueve H J Elsen and George Kavanaugh attended the Ordie Weston sale Monday. Charles George Stanley Elsen and Ah (text cut)
Mr and Mrs Harvey George spent Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Bill George. Frank Hoffman of Lodge Pole called at H J Elsen s Sunday afternoon. Charles George and Stanley Elsen were supper guests of Mr and Mrs John George. Thursday A W Thomas and H J Elsen attended the annual meeting at St Paul s Lutheran church Sunday afternoon. Bill George called at the Pete Lenzen home Sunday evening. Reinhold Miller of Dalton called at H J Elsen s Monday afternoon.
Fencing arose after armor declined with gunpowder and firearms. Early battles favored brute strength, but as swords and sabers gained importance Italian and Spanish masters helped develop early fencing technique.
Mrs Pearl Sparks hosts visitors while Mr and Mrs Jack Rathbun attend lodge in Sidney Wednesday evening. J A Sparks and family visit Carl Schmidt home. Ray Frame and T C Spiker motor to Sidney. Chester Frame recuperating from flu at Ray Frame home. Ruth Sparks visits with Margaret Miller and Ruth Kin ton in Sidney. Sparks and Spiker visit C B Kinton home. Vera Sparks weekend guest of Dorothy Ahlm. Edna Frame visits her parents. Clyde Nelson and Paul Bundy call on Andy Nelson. Helena Wellner sails to Kansas City to study nursing. Antoinette Nagengast helps at Ray Wellner home.
Mr and Mrs Carl Schmidt spent Monday at the J A Sparks home. Mr and Mrs Harry Sparks hosted the Sunday bridge club the week. Mr and Mrs R A Barlow called at the Ray Wellner home Sunday.
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