Local Tax Report Shows City Valuations and Bills
A political report notes differences in direct tax assessments across western Nebraska towns. Sidney lists 3,306 residents with a $3,188,451 real valuation while Plattsmouth, Auburn and Holdrege show lower valuations per similar population. The piece lists Western counties Box Butte Cheyenne Dawes Deuel Garden Kimball Morrill Scotts Bluff Sheridan with specific tax figures.
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Sidney
Plattsmouth
Auburn
Holdrege
Nebraska
Box Butte
Cheyenne
Dawes
Devel
Garden
Kimball
Morrill
Scotts Bluff
Sheridan
Banner County’s Early Troubles Shaped Its County Seats
Banner County history notes chaotic early days as post office moved to Harrisburg after a kingpin postmaster appointment, and county seats battled across Ashford Freeport Harrisburg and Big Springs Chappell. Voter fraud accusations, multiple ballot stuffing instances, and disputed results marked the Devel county seat contest.
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Harrisburg
A. A. Friese
Cheyenne County
Nebraska Panhandle
Banner County
Wright's Gap
Ashford
Freeport
Shafto
Devel County
Big Springs
Chappell
Devel
Sidney
Light Snowfall and Rain Expected Across State
Light snowfall is reported here with some rain in the state. Farmers hope for a heavy snow before severe cold to protect grain. While the immediate locality has not suffered, several counties need more precipitation as temperatures run above normal this month.
John Deere Day To Be Held Next Monday
An event titled John Deere Day is planned for next Monday with tickets at Sidney Implement Company. Jess Tompkins is handling arrangements. no lunch beforehand but hot dogs doughnuts and coffee will be served after the program.
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John Deere
Sidney Implement Company
Jess Tompkins
Sidney Days Bargains In Next Tuesday Issue
Two major downtown events attract several hundred women as Sidney Days Bargains headline next Tuesday's edition. Read the issue to plan shopping and save money during the two days.
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Sidney Days
Graph
Sidney
Unemployment Totals Revealed for Kimball and Morrill Counties
The report shows Kimball County with 141 unemployed, 75 on WPA and 258 partially employed. Morrill County lists 399 unemployed, 118 on WPA and 286 partially employed.
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Cording
Kimball County
Morrill
Discovery of Helium Gas Chronology and Commercial Start
Helium was first detected in the sun’s chromosphere by spectroscopy in 1868, its name from the Greek for sun. It was discovered on Earth in 1895 by Sir William Ramsay and colleagues. Commercial production began after 1914 when a German zeppelin, pierced by bullets, did not ignite.
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Earth
Sir William Ramsay
Cooking School To Entertain Hundreds
The Telegraph hosts a screen cooking school showing real cooking in a model kitchen with dishes, methods, and demonstrations of electric appliances. Free recipe sheets and gifts accompany the event, promising a lively, informal tour of home economy and menu variety.
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Cerain
Telegraph
4-H Exhibitors Have Good Record At Show
4-H exhibitors showcase strong results across weight classes and breeds. Champions include James Slack of Enders in Shorthorn, with multiple placings for Gothenburg’s Arch Trimbie and Richard Phares of Palisade in Shorthorn categories. Other notable awards feature Mitchell, Imperial, and Big Springs entrants earning top places in calf, 875 to 1000, and over 1000 pound divisions.
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Gurley
Arch Trimbie
Gothenburg
Edward Schlager
Mitchell
Richard Phares
Palisade
Leroy Luther
Orleans
James Slack
Enders
Virginia Armstrong
Big Springs
Vincent Marvin
Imperial
Thomas Armstrong
Sidney Drops Thriller To Chappell 34 30
Scottsbluff visits Sidney tonight for another conference game. The Bearcats show peak form as two new stars join after semester. The bout carries conference implications and both teams are expected to go all out.
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Sidney
Chappell
Scottsbluff
Bearcats
Sidney-Chappell
Sper San
Lundberg
Ellsworth
eT Church Weekday and Sunday Services Schedule
Weekday masses at 7 a m and Sunday masses at 7 8 and 9 30 a m. Sunday evening devotion rosary instruction and benediction at 7 30 p m. Evangelistic services at 7 30 p m with a message The Carpenter. Orchestra and choir rehearsals in the parsonage basement. Pastor J L Tyner invites all to serve Christ.
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Christian Endeavor
Carpenter
J. L. Tyner
Sunol Community News Highlights Local Gatherings
Sunol and nearby residents share visits and socials at homes and churches. Notable items include Mrs. Bert Allington hosting the Lodge Pole Altar Society, quilting and stitching parties, and attendance at a St. Patrick’s Church banquet. Miss Mary Beecher’s death in Lily Dale, N Y is noted with services in Beatrice. The Sundol basketball team earned a victory in Broadwater, while local teens enjoy roller skating and neighbors exchange visits and meals.
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Albert Ruttner
Lodge Pole Altar Society
J. W. Webb
Big Springs
Sunol
A. A
Guy Gilbert
Barbara Whitmore
Angela Ruttner
Feikert
Bluhm
Ruttner
Allington
Miss Beecher
Lincoln Star
Beatrice
Mary Beecher
Lulu B. Freeborn
Lilly Dale
N. Y
Freeborn
Walter Wright
Orman Beecher
Macon
Dickinson
J. B. Ruttner
E. A. Ruttner
St. Patricks Church
A. J. Englert
Sidney
John Treinen
Mary E. Beecher
Visitors and family gatherings at Bunker Hill area homes
The report lists multiple visits and social stops among residents of Bunker Hill and nearby areas. Names include Cecil Bayne Willis Beyer Ray Payne Fred Beyer and family, John Engel, Wm. Rohde, Pete Beyer, Iva Beyer, Henry Hargens of Sidney, Mrs. Frank Beyer, and Helen Louise, with activities such as supper gatherings, hospitalities, and help with well piping noted across Sunday to Tuesday entries.
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Fred Beyer
Ray Bayne
Ray Frame
Cecil Bayne
Willis Beyer
John Engel
Wm. Rohde
Ray Payne
Joseph Beyer
Richard Welton
Will Clarence Beyer
Edna Frame
Pete Beyer
Iva Beyers
Joseph
Henry Hargens
Sidney
Wm. Ro
Local Social Roundup From Sunnyside and Nearby
Sunnyside residents visit and host each other with calls and small gatherings. Albert Johnson helps E A Johnson with chores. Mrs. E A Johnson visits Sterling. Mrs. Hokom and other locals frequent Omel, Rexroth, Talish, and Halsey households. several guests stay overnight or attend project leader meetings in Sidney. mumps illness affects Rupert and Ruthert.
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Walter Wassum
John Block
Albert Johnson
E. A. Johnson
Albert Brandl
Sidney
Dan Rupert
Lowell Hokom
Les Omel
Frank Halsey
Ray Rexroth
Ralph Talish
Minnie Hokom
H. C. Schmale
Rupert
Lloyd Talish
Harold Omel
A. L. Roberts
Oscar Olson
J. A. Talish and Sons
Les Ome
Huebeck
Episcopal Church Third Sunday Epiphany Services
The notice invites attendance at Holy Communion at 8 a m and Church School at 9 45 a m on the third Sunday after Epiphany. P E Spehr is the vicar extends the invitation to all services.
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Holy Communion
P. E Spehr
Social News Notes From Earl Bayne and Nearby Homes
Dinner on Sunday at the Earl Bayne home and visits to the Richard Welton home are listed along with gatherings at the Jack McGrave residence. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Meyer and Mr. and Mrs. Pete Beyer attended as supper guests. A Altar Society benefit hosted by Mrs. Pete Beyer and Mrs. P. J. Dalton featured bridge and 500 with prizes to Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Ed Worden, Miss Mary Hemmer, and Mrs. Julia Scanlon, followed by a lunch. Delores Keuhler left for Crofton after staying with her aunt Mrs. Frank Beyer.
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Earl Bayne
Richard Welton
Ray Bayne
Paul Meyer
Pete Beyer
Jack McGrave
P. J. Dalton
Formers
Altar Society
Bridge
Morgan
Ed Worden
Mary Hemmer
Julia Scanlon
Delores Keuhler
Crofton
Frank Beyer
Church School and Sermon at Eleven
A church announces a 10 a m Sunday school featuring a 12 piece orchestra created by the youth. Communion and sermon follow at 11 a m with the topic The Great Commission and a call to obedience to Christ.
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Christ
Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday Services and Invite
Trinity Lutheran Church invites all to Bible school at 9 45 a m worship and sermon at 11 a m with the theme The Growing Power of Jesus Christ Classes for instruction on Saturdays at 1 and 2 30 p m Dr W T Kahse is pastor and extends the invitation.
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Jesus Christ
W. T. Kahse
Presbyterian Church Service Highlights The Key to Life and Destiny
The 11 a.m. service at the Presbyterian Church features worship with special music by Mrs. G. F. Liebendorfer and the choir conducted by Prof. Bechtel. Pianist Mrs. J. C. Bush accompanies as Dr. Paul P. Cheff presides as pastor.
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Sallaby
G. F. Liebendorfer
Bechtel
J. Cc. Bush
Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Sermon Topic
The church holds school at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 a m with the sermon The Uncontrolled Tongue. Junior league 615 p m, Senior League 630 p m, evening worship 730 p m. Midweek prayer 730 p m Wednesday. Thursday 230 p m Division No 1 with Mrs Elwood Singer. Choir rehearsal 715 p m. John J Sheaff minister.
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Elwood Singer
John J.sheaff
Gardens Come First In Persia Royal Homes
The article notes that gardens are valued in Persia, considered essential to happiness and comfort, with home layout prioritizing gardens before building the house in the remaining space.
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Persia
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