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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1939

Page

8

George Foster Dies Long Time Resident

George Foster, a longtime Sidney resident, died leaving his widow, Everett, and two daughters Mrs Aletta LeSueur and Mrs Grace Sellers all of Sidney. He is survived by brother William of Virden and sisters Flora Bumgartner Mary Miller Etta Barbee. Two children preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at the Christian church this afternoon at 2 30 with Rev Ralph Meyer officiating. Interment will follow in Sidney Greenwood Cemetery. Gehrig Funeral Home in charge.

Everett Aletta LeSueur Grace M. Sellers Sidney William Virden Flora Bumgartner Mary Miller Geneva Nebraska Etta Barbee St Louis Christian Church Ralph Meyer Sidney Greenwood

Mrs. Springer Dead Rites Held Thursday

Mrs. Springer died and funeral rites were held Thursday. She is survived by three daughters Mrs F W Harlow, Mrs A Fobes of Beloit, and Mrs John Lingwall of Sidney, along with 19 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

Sidney F W. Harlow A. Fobes Beloit John Lingwall

County Foreclosures Slated For Completion

The Cheyenne county board said the foreclosure program has brought in thousands of dollars. Commissioners contract with Mr Heaton to direct entry of decrees, dismissals, sheriff sales, and confirmation of sales to complete foreclosures not yet entered. The agreement excludes foreclosures signed for Sidney.

Heaton R. P. Kepler Sidney Cheyenne

Local 4 H Members Exhibiting In Denver

Local 4 H members from multiple towns are listed as exhibitors in Denver. Names include Tamm Gering Richard Nelson Culbertson Keith Oswalt Palisade Bernard Skoland Big Spring Robbie Wilder Raymond Parnes Cody Lara Eickmeier Palisade Lester Eickmeier Palisade Rankin Evers Sidney Carl Kurz Sidney Robert Wolfe Solomon Harold Stevens Grant Paul Kemling Grant Leonard Rapp Denton.

Tamm Gering Richard Nelson Culbertson Keith Oswalt Palisade Bernard Skoland Big Spring Robbie Wilder Raymond Parnes Cody Lara Eickmeier Lester Eickmeier Rankin Evers Sidney Carl Florence Kurz Robert Wolfe Solomon Harold Stevens Grant Paul Kemling Leonard Rapp Denton

County Fair Building Insurance Cancelled

County commissioners cancelled insurance for the county fair building. A transfer of 300000 dollars from the delinquent tax fund to the general fund was approved. Official minutes of the meeting appear in this issue of The Telegraph.

County Fair Building Insurance The Telegraph

Bluffs Ask Change In License Numbers

Scotts Bluff county commissioners urged Nebraska legislators to redistribute index numbers for state automobile plates. If approved, Scotts Bluff would move from 21 to 3 in the state order. A formal resolution was passed unanimously and letters sent to lawmakers urging support for fair play.

Netraska Scotts Bluff County

117 Turkeys Loaded Out Last Wednesday

Cheyenne and Deuel county turkey growers marketed 117 turkeys to the North Platte Valley Co-Op Poultry association Wednesday in the final loading. These turkeys totaling 1620 pounds head to the Henry plant to join others and be shipped to New York City for eastern demand, marking the end of coop loadings until fall.

Cheyenne and Deuel County North

County Depositories Named By Board

The board of commissioners adopted a resolution naming official county depositories for this year. They are American National Bank of Sidney, First State Bank of Lodge Pole, Potter State Bank of Potter, and Dalton State Bank of Potter. The county treasurer was informed to safeguard all depositories by pledging securities totaling the full amount held in such banks to the county treasurer or other county officials handling county funds.

Board of Commissioners American National Bank of Sidney First State Bank of Lodge Pole Potter State Bank of Potter Dalton State Bank of

Pats Broadwater To Meet Here Tonight

St Patrick academy cagers ride a seven game win streak into a city auditorium showdown with Broadwater. Pats have not lost this season while Broadwater has heated up after a slow start, promising another important test for the flashy St Pat five.

Pats Broadwater T. Patrick Academy City Auditorium St. Pat

German Tax Consumes Large Estate Amid Propaganda Claims

A German report notes the tax nearly wipes out the estate, while Nazi propaganda ministers defend prosperity as real though authorities see no clear wealth evidence and observe widespread busyness.

Social Workers Session At Alliance Conference T: Social Workers Session At Alliance

Social workers gathered in Alliance for a session led by F Vallette Hill with an afternoon discussion on Youth and Employment by F A Cropper Sidney NYA supervisor Lt W B Mann on Youth in CCC Camps and L R Gerter Lincoln social service director on Inter Agency Corres pondence. The event featured a brass sextet of Bob Smith Percy Leonard Cate Kauffman Tom Murray Ronald Melick and Max Davis, all high school musicians under Hill's direction. Co L Alden Kimball served as conference president.

Sterling Seaton Bob Smith Percy Leonard Cate Kauffman Tom Murray Ronald Melick Max Davis F. Vallette Hill F A ‘Cropper Sidney NYA W B Mann Mitchell L. R Gerter Lincoln Lincoln, Social Service Director, On “Inter-Agency Correspondence” Co L Alden Kimball

Hybrid Corn Adapted To Restricted Areas

Hybrid corn may be profitable in certain areas depending on hybrid type seasonal rainfall and growing season length. The best adapted hybrids in south central Nebraska counties show higher yields but nonirrigated profitability is uncertain with low soil moisture and potential crop failure in drier years.

South Nebraska

Hybrid corn yields and planting economics examined

An analysis explains hybrid seed costs and potential profits. A bushel seeds 8 acres, about $6.50 per bushel, equating to roughly 80 cents per acre. A two-bushel gain per acre would cover the cost, and a four to eight bushel advantage could yield profit in hybrid planting.

Bankers Back Livestock Rebuilding With Loans Plan

Board discussed creating a special corporation to issue loans to farmers for brood stock as banks lack reserves. Emil Placek of Wahoo reported Nebraska hog numbers fell from 5 million to about 1.59 million, with cattle and sheep similarly strained. A $45,000 seed fund, possibly $75,000, was proposed to start loans, later borrow on its own notes. eligibility would require drought-resilient farming and livestock care commitments. Banks lack funds or are wary due to drought, leaving farmers with mortgaged property and little security.

Emil Placek Wahoo Association Nebraska Placek Drouth

Oil Drilling Pushed Thru Cold Weather

Oil drilling continues despite cold weather as activity remains separate from West Plains. A shallow test is planned on the Selleck property near Broadwater. In the West Plains field, the development company will pursue extensive depths to test the structure for oil bearing potential.

Ing West Plains Sidney Broadwater Selleck

Colorful Life Ended Mary Connally Dead

Mary Connally died this week after a gradual health decline. She was mother to fourteen children, six of whom had predeceased her. Surviving children include Francis of Sidney, Vincent of Comstock Nebr, Sylvester of Los Angeles, Emmett of El Monte, Earl of Hollywood, Nell Anderson of Portland, Ruth Gehrt of Oakland, Olive Gustin of Denver. Funeral services were held this morning at eight, Rev Anton Link officiating, with interment in the Dalton family plot, Gehrig Funeral Home in charge.

Connally Francis Sidney Vincent Comstock Nebr Sylvester Los Angeles Emmett el Monte Calif Earl Hollywood Nell Anderson Portland Ore Ruth Gehrt Oakland Olive Gustin Denver Anton Link Dalton Cemetery Gehrig Funeral Home

Maple Grove Community Notices and Social Events

Maple Grove gossip recounts gatherings hosted by Harold Spiker and W T Sharman families. Farewell party for Mr and Mrs Gilbert Helfrich. I N club and Extension club meetings. visits to Frances Egging, John Deere show attendance. PTA and school events at Anchor and Liberty schools. multiple visits by Cortney, Cortney era family, and neighbors with card playing, dinners, and trips noted.

Johnson family and friends visit weekend gatherings

Verne and Lillian Badziong spent Sunday with Albin Johnson. Ruth Johnson returned from the Sharman home after Saturday and Sunday visits. Leslie Johnson and son Ted visited Cecil Tremain’s home Sunday evening. Mrs Tremain and daughter Carol are at Taylor hospital with a hard cold.

Son Verne Lillian Badziong Albin Johnson Ruth Johnson Sharman Liberty School Farmer's Union Leslie Johnson Ted Cecil Tremain Carol Taylor Hospital

Sextorp storm halts travel and health concerns

The storm Saturday drifted snow making roads impassable in places. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Elmquist visited Charles Johnson Friday. The community mourns the death of Jacob Jung Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Nelson and Rey were in Sidney Friday on business. A small crowd attended Corner S S Sunday due to snowbound roads. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson and Gordon sought a physician in Sidney Thursday for Mrs. Johnson's long illness.

Fred Elmquist Charles Johnson Jacob Jung Pete Nelson Rey Sidney Gordon

Local social calls noted across Sidney area

Mrs Pete Nelson and Roy visited Arlo Fishers Friday evening. Mr and Mrs C P Herboldsheim er called at Pete Nelsons Wednesday afternoon and spent the evening at Billie Smiths. Billie Smith and sons visited Robert Nelson Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Arlo Fisher and daughters visited Ellis Fishers of Potter Friday. George Jung called on Billie Smith Friday. Irene Dunlavy spent Friday night at Alex Spencer home. Robert Nelson a business caller in Sidney Monday. Neil Dunlavy called on Billie Smith Monday.

Pete Nelson Roy Arlo Fishers C. P. Herboldsheimer Billie Smith Billie Smith and Sons Robert Nelson Arlo Fisher Ellis Fishers Potter George Jung Irene Dunlavy Alex Spencer Sidney Neil Dunlavy

Nebraska unemployment claims rise in early year totals

About 10,800 Nebraskans filed benefit claims with the unemployment compensation division in the first two weeks of the year. Initial claims in the second week numbered 3,176, roughly half of the early four days. Omaha reports 1,157 new claims last week and Lincoln totals reach 1,098.

Labor Department Kinney Omaha Lincoln

Ethiopia Wildlife Rules and US Claimant Timelines

A report notes Ethiopia protects seventy big game species and ten rare birds as new wildlife regulations take effect. It also mentions claimants who filed on January 3 will receive first benefit checks after a two week waiting period, with checks mailed on or after January 25.

Erly Ethiopia Italy

Hats for sale at 75c to clear spring stock

Roses Hat Shop offers all hats at 75 cents in the Gift Shop to make room for new spring millinery.

Roses

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