Jail Breaker Will Be Reclaimed By This County
Cheyenne county plans next month to reclaim a fugitive who escaped from jail in September 1933 and fled to federal custody on McNeil Island. Donald Carlton will be met at the prison gate on February 8 with two warrants for larceny in boxcar theft and jail breaking, continuing a pursuit begun years ago.
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Cheyenne County
United States Penitentiary
McNeil Island
Wash
Donald Carlton
Bard
Nevada
Carlton
Father Flannagan To Speak To Lions Rotary Club
Father Flannagan will discuss his Omaha home for boys of all creeds next Wednesday evening at Union Pacific hotel. About 60 men expected. Lions president A J Jorgensen says the event is not a fundraising meeting. The priest’s work at the Omaha home is a nationally known tale of perseverance.
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Father Flannagan
Omaha
Lions -Arrt
Union Pacific
Lions Club
A. J. Jorgensen
Lions
Flannagan
Long Time Resident Of Dalton Is Dead
William Rohner, 69, longtime Dalton resident, died Wednesday night from a heart ailment. He was active in farming until two years ago when ill health forced retirement. He had no living relatives in the county and will be sent to Council Bluffs, Iowa, tonight for burial. Gehrig funeral service is in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rohner
Dalton
Rohner
Council Bluffs
Gehrig Funeral Service
Stolen Car Recovered in Las Vegas Driver Fled
The automobile taken from Mrs. Albert Clausen of Sidney January 8 was recovered in Las Vegas Nevada. County attorney reports the thief Ivan J. Palmer disappeared with the car but was not caught. If apprehended he will be returned to Sidney to face charges.
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Albert Clausen
Sidney
Las Vegas
Nevada
Greenlees Opens January Storewide Sale Across Departments
Greenlees department store starts its first storewide sale in several years with every department participating in a January clearance. The Telegraph ad highlights outstanding bargains and value offered during the event at Greenlees.
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Greenlees
The
Telegraph
Rabbit Hunt Sponsored by South Divide Farmers
The public is invited to participate in a large rabbit hunt sponsored by South Divide Farmers on Sunday January 20 starting at 12 30 p m. The hunt begins a half mile east of Hands Corner with restrictions including no shotgun loads bigger than No 2 and no slug shots pistols or rifles. Dogs are barred.
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South Divide Farmers
Hand's Corner
Corn Hog Payments Due Soon in Western Nebraska
Thousands of dollars in second payment corn hog money is due in western Nebraska within six weeks. Cheyenne county will receive a large share, officials say. Checks will be issued by March 1, with hopes for earlier arrival. National AAA officers discussed slow wheat payments and unified release dates for all four divisions, triggering 16 million checks to become due simultaneously.
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Nebraska
Cheyenne
AAA
Lincoln
National Aaa
Cooking Series Is Not School in Telegraph News
Clarification follows reader confusion that the cooking lesson series is not a Sydney cooking school. Telegraph News plans a joint free cooking school with Western Public Service later in the series. Katharine Caldwell authored a 12 lesson feature, with books available at renewal or new subscription or 25 cents for the three while supply lasts.
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Telegraph News
Sidney
The
Western Public Service Company
Katherine Caldwell
Miss Caldwell
Hay Source Found And Hay Pool Ordered
County agent warns of hay shortage and urges farmers to visit his office to place orders for a hay pool. Orders should come in quickly to secure the lowest possible price and ensure shipment to those in need.
Higher Teacher Pay Proposed by Nebraska School Boards Executives
At the annual convention of the Association of Nebraska School Boards and Executives on Tuesday, leaders urged higher teacher salaries, elimination of small classes, budgeting of all school expenditures, raising entrance age to six to cut first grade failures, and a general state salary increase. W. A. Robbins of Lincoln presided as president.
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Association of Nebraska School Boards and Executives
W. A. Robbins
Lincoln
Association
Lodge Pole Observes Opening Of Paving
A record crowd in Lodge Pole gathered last Saturday to dedicate the new paving that was recently completed. Free entertainment and food drew visitors, with two afternoon basketball games and a free dance that night. Local merchants offered special sale items to attract more attendees.
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Lodge Pole
Nebraska School Boards elects leaders and backs $81 yearly high school cost
G F Liebendorfer, Sidney public schools superintendent, elected vice president of the Nebraska Association of School Boards and Executives at Lincoln. Ralph Kiplinger of Holdrege is president and E J Devring of Red Cloud is secretary-treasurer. The group urges retention of the $81 per year high school education rate and asks officers to inform Nebraska legislators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Liebendorfer
Sidney Public Schools
Nebraska Association of School Boards
Lincoln
Ralph Kiplinger
Holdrege
E. J. Devring
Red Cloud
Association
Lincoln Public Schools
Cornhusker
Nebraska
Postoffice Janitor To Be Named By Exams
The civil service commission announces open competitive examinations for the position of fireman laborer at the Sidney postoffice. Applications due by January 26. Salary 1260 dollars yearly with 5 percent and 32 percent deductions for economy and retirement. Open to U S citizens meeting requirements, with sex specified as desired. No written exam. ratings based on sworn statements and corroborative evidence. One year paid experience in firing and maintenance of steam boilers required. Small home heating plant firing not acceptable.
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Civil Service Commission
Sidney Postoffice
United States
Post Office Department
Sidney Maroons Edge Kimball 25 24 in Narrow Rally
Sidney Maroons nearly ended their slide but Kimball rallied in the final minutes to win 25 to 24. The loss drops Sidney in the conference standings while improving the visitors’ late game execution. Sidney faces Alliance on the road and Sterling Tigers at home this weekend as they chase momentum.
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Sidney
Maroons
Kimball
Longhorns
Alliance
Sterling Tigers
Tigers
Colorado
Colored Quintet To Appear Here Sunday
The Chicago Americans, boasting the fastest colored basketball team in the nation, meet the Venoco Oilers at the auditorium Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Local fans will see top level basketball as the Oilers face the powerhouse Americans led by Captain Jolly Darden, deemed the cleverest player in America.
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Chicago Americans
Venoco Oilers
Oilers
Kansas City Monarchs
Jolly Darden
America
Kenny Austin Triumphs In Ten Round Bout On Legion Card
Kenny Austin earned a clean decision over Faye Clark in a ten round main event on the American Legion card Wednesday night. The crowd found the fight tame, but Austin, using reach and steady infighting, proved the fresher fighter as Clark struggled to land solid blows. No knockdowns occurred, Clark was briefly floored, and the Telegraph score had Clark with only one round. Eddie Chisholm stopped Bat Dugan in two rounds with a first round jaw break, while Weldon Thomas halted Dayton De in a technical KO to keep his KO streak.
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Fay Clark
Kenny Austin
Nebraska
Austin
Clark
American Legion
Legion
Telegraph
Eddie Chisholm
Cheyenne
Bat Dugan
Central City
Dugan
Chisholm
Chisholm. ‘Weldon Thomas
Sidney
K. O
Dayton
State Distilleries Proposed by Joe Steele in Liquor Bill
Joe Steele a Republican from Kimball introduces a Nebraska bill to create Distilleries of Nebraska. The agriculture department would manage and sell vinous and spirituous liquors, with main office in Lincoln and branch warehouses in Omaha and other centers. Prices would be set with the aid of the educational lands and funds board, and the state could purchase liquor from other distilleries for resale locally.
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Joe Steele
Kimball
House
Distilleries
Nebraska
State Department of Agriculture and Inspection
Lincoln
Department of Agriculture
Lish
Omaha
United States
Board of Educational Lands and Funds
Bids Open Soon for No 19 Highway Work in Nebraska
Governor Cochran authorizes State Engineer Tilley to call for bids February 7 on highway project No 19 from Sidney to Huntsman. Estimated cost 223000 dollars funded mostly by federal aid, with 23000 from state funds. Works include 1.8 miles gravel surfacing and one timber trestle bridge, plus related materials and wages 45 to 75 cents per hour. State engineer to supervise employment lists.
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Cochran
Tilley
Sidney
Huntsman
Nebraska
Egineer
District Scout Meeting In Sidney District
C W Smith president of the Sidney district Boy Scout council has called a meeting for Wednesday January 23 at the city auditorium to elect officers hear annual reports and conduct other business. The meeting at 7:30 p m is open to scoutmasters troop committeemen and interested citizens. The Sidney district includes Gurley Dalton Oshkosh Big Springs Chappell Lodge Pole Kimball Bushnell and two Sidney troops. The district is the fastest growing in the Scottsbluff area and earned praise for progress. A camporee at Krueger s lake last summer was highly successful and another is likely this summer with camp plans to be discussed.
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C. W. Smith
Sidney District Boy Scout Council
Shas
City Auditorium
Big Springs
Chappell
Lodge Pole
Kimball
Bushnell
Sidney
Scottsbluff
Krueger's Lake
Roosevelt Ball Sponsored By Vets For Warm Springs Fund
The American Legion sponsors the presidential birthday ball at the auditorium January 30 to support the Warm Springs fund. This year 70 percent of net proceeds stay locally for charity, boosting public enthusiasm. Last year’s crowd was large and another big turnout is anticipated. The legion will release more details next week.
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The
American Legion
Warm Springs
Legion
Distressed Cattle Listing Urged Amid Federal Buying
Nebraska farmers with drouth distressed cattle are urged to list them with County Agent Swinbank at once. W W Derrick says no further federal purchases will occur after January 26. If demand exists, Swinbank may set a sale date. about 500000 cattle have been bought so far.
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Nebraska
Cheyenne
Swinbank
W. W. Derrick
Uptegrove 15 Named Country Club Head Ay Meeting Monday
Sidney country club stockholders Monday night voted for a new deal unseating three directors and three officers. E. L. Uptegrove was named president to succeed C. W. Smith. Leon Fine became vice president and J. W. Johnson secretary treasurer. New directors are Ray Babcock Dr L A Donahoe and W M Winders.
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Uptegrove
Sidney Country Club
E. L. Uptegrove
C. W. Smith
Leon Fine
J. W. Johnson
Mr. Fine
Paul L. Martin
Johnson
Earl R Kratz
Ray Babcock
L. A. Donahoe
W. M. Winders
R. P. Kepler
N. W. Ladegard
E. A.winter
Kratz
Mr. Johnson
G. H. Doran
John O’neil
E. S. Sherrerd
Utilities Earnings Vary With Customer Fortunes
Western Public Service spokesman K C Lasseter told the Lions club that utility earnings mirror consumer conditions with a 30 percent drop during peak hard times and a 12 percent rise in 1934 reflecting improved personal earnings. He noted the Sidney plant paid 13000 dollars last year for coal and fuel oil freight. E A Hill urged wheat standard changes favoring ceres wheat in the Nebraska panhandle, arguing farmers could pay 70 cents more per bushel and still break even, with ceres seed offering about 25 cents more profit per bushel when milled.
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K. C. Lasseter
Western Public Service Company
Lions Club
Sidney
E. A. Hill
Denver
Nebraska Panhandle
Java
Panhandle
Ceres
Nebraska Corn Hog Program Opens With District Meetings
The 1935 Nebraska corn hog program begins with a preliminary district conference in Sidney and additional sessions at Central City Lexington and McCook. Elton Lux and M N Lawritson of the state AAA direct the conferences with allotment committeemen agricultural agents and extension workers in charge. Officials note greater interest than last year and expect larger farmer turnout, though no nationwide sessions are planned. Some farmers may not reach the 90 percent 1932-33 hog base, which could affect signups.
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Nebraska
Sidney
Central City
Lexington
McCook
Elton Lux
M. N. Lawritson
State Aaa
Lincoln
AAA
PTA Hears Changes In Educational Trend
O J Weymouth high school principal outlined shifts in society affecting education during the PTA general session. Mrs Leo Black entertained with readings. Sectional meetings followed with Hazel Gillette leading senior high, Judge J L Tewell guiding junior high, and J C Rosse directing the grade school discussion.
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Parent-Teachers Association
O. J. Weymouth
Weymouth
Leo Black
Hazel Gillette
J. L. Tewell
J. C. Rosse
Farmers sue state over antelope damage to crops
Twelve Cheyenne county farmers filed claims totaling 9525 against the state for crop and feed stock losses caused by protected antelope herds. The claims, part of 40680 filed for various purposes, argue state liability for damages by protected wildlife, with payments ranging from 200 to 2000 dollars. Continued on Page 6 Column 7. Also reported is Cheyenne county’s strong finances, with a January 3 cash balance of 157646.85 led by American National Bank Sidney and other bank totals. Continued on Page 6 Column 2.
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Cheyenne County
South Table
Chaim
Louis Wasem
American National Bank of Sidney
Dalton State Bank
Potter State Bank
County General Fund
Emergency Bridge Fund
Stece
Bonds Approved By Board In Regular Session
Quarterly reports of county offices were approved by the board of commissioners in regular session Tuesday. A number of claims were allowed, and one that of W H Sterling for road dragging was dis allowed. The following bonds were approved: I L Pindell disbursing officer for county relief, Goldwin H Doran justice of the peace, Helen Johnson deputy county clerk, H J Hammond precinct assessor, Emily Gould deputy county treasurer, H Michelman road overseer in Lodge pele No 1, Henry Rohde precinct assessor in Bunker Hill, C A Glass burn justice of peace in Chambers. Receipt of 100 dollars from Elmer Olson of Kanaroda Kan for burial of Frank Olson was acknowledged.
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Board of Commissioners
W. H. Sterling
I. L. Pindell
Goldwin H. Doran
Helen Johnson
H. J. Hammond
Emily Gould
H. Michelman
Lodgepele No. 1
Henry Rohde
Bunker Hill
C. A. Glassburn
Chambers
Elmer Olson
Kanaroda
Kan
Frank Olson
Two Men Nabbed By Agents For Gas Theft
Two Union Pacific agents patrolling west yards caught two transients stealing gas at the county shops west of town. They surrendered names as Cecil Hartman and Leonard Brush and were jailed after admitting guilt. County Judge Barlow set a 30 day sentence on a complaint by County Attorney P. J. Heaton.
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Union Pacific
West Yards
Cecil Hartman
Leonard Brush
Barlow
P. J. Heaton
J. W. Johnson Purchases D A Pratt Insurance Agency
J. W. Johnson yesterday bought the insurance agency of D. A. Pratt in Sidney. Pratt leaves the city and Johnson takes over servicing all policies for the remainder of their term, establishing Johnson as a major operator in the western half of the state.
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J. W. Johnson
D. A. Pratt
Sidney
Mr. Pratt
Mr. Johnson
Hulit Baby Dies of Pneumonia at 18 Months
Clifford Dwain Hulit, 18 months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hulit, died last Saturday from pneumonia. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church with Rev. J. J. Sheaff presiding. Interment followed in Sidney Greenwood Cemetery with Mrs. Ed Amens and Mrs. H. W. Ells singing.
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Clifford Dwain Hulit
Leslie Hulit
Methodist Church
J. J. Sheaff
Sidney Greenwood Cemetery
Ed Amens
H. W. Ells
Pats Trim Potter In Rough Tumble Game
St Patrick s academy cagers won 18 to 15 at Potter on Wednesday night to stay a threat to fellow teams. Zwicki sparked the Pats with 11 points, Kent added five, while Potter’s Biggs led with six. Filbin Pelster Bussart and Hargens starred on defense. Next week the Pats host Bushnell Monday and Wednesday with a double header each night.
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St. Patrick’s Academy
Potter
Academy
Hargens
Pats
Bushnell
Sund
Hill Tells Farmers Of Better Types Of Seed
E. A. Hill, Denver grain expert, spoke to Cheyenne county farmers at the court house Wednesday on seed shortage. He outlined government steps to relieve the shortage and urged cooperation from farmers and dealers to secure a fairly adequate county supply.
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E. A. Hill
Denver
Cheyenne County
Court House
Evangelist Starts Four Week Series At Christian Church
Floyd A. Ross a widely known evangelist begins a four week meeting series at the Christian church on February 19 according to Dr R E Weed. Ross has had phenomenal success with his meetings and comes to Sidney to continue the record. His wife accompanies him as an accomplished musician.
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Floyd A. Ross
The
Christian Church
R. E. Weed
Ross
Sidney
Alumni Banquet Set For February 15 in Cheyenne County
Golden P. Kratz, president of the Cheyenne County alumni association, said he advised university officials that February 15 is an acceptable date for the annual charter day meeting. He asked for a good speaker and plans to notify all county alumni.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden P. Kratz
Cheyene
Krumm Named Manager for IGA Store Departments
J B McKelvy trustee for W L Schmitt of the Sidney IGA store appointed H A Krumm as manager of the grocery department. The grocery and meat departments will continue to serve the public with Krumm in active management.
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J. B. McKelvy
W .L. Schmitt
Sidney Iga
H. A. Krumm
Mr. Krumm
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Dalton Is
Gabbe
F. Lebendorfer
State School Association
Faye Clark
Gurley, Dalton, Oshkosh
Roosevelt
Vets
Age
PTA
Treasury
Hulit
Hill
Evangelist
Christian
Krumm
IGA
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