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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1937
Page
8
The article recalls Cheyenne County’s early days when 6 000 residents lived far apart and travel was by horse and buggy. Settlers debated whether western Nebraska suited crops or cattle, with irrigation a new challenge amid dry years impacting grain and garden yields.
Robbins, 37, survived a 3000 foot fall from a parachute jump after the war. Doctors marveled at his recovery from a severely injured back and near paralysis, yet he walked again, discarded his cane months later, and regained health through sheer determination. He remains fascinated by airplanes and parachutes and the aviation industry.
Local officials weigh enforcing a ban on schools churches and public meetings amid a severe influenza outbreak with serious complications. Mayor Roche notes some cases were fatal and urges public cooperation and doctor’s notes for reentry after absences.
Supt. G. F. Liebendorfer of Sidney urged Equalization of Opportunity for Children, arguing that educational quality hinges on district wealth and local taxes. He urged state support through replacement taxes after a study by a tax commission, to reduce inequities in opportunity across Nebraska districts.
The report lists N. W. Ladegard president and Kenneth Agnew secretary of the board of education attending the Senate endorsement alongside Lied endorfer, indicating participation by local education leaders in the event.
Sidney battles Scottsbluff on the new Bluffs court in a crucial conference game. a win would boost Sidney's title chances while keeping Sterling as a title threat. Sidney lost 36 to 17 to Sterling in a recent non conference game. Sterling led 9 to 4 after one quarter and 20 to 12 at halftime.
The state and federal division of agricultural statistics reports cattle on feed in Nebraska at about 45 percent of last year and roughly one third of the usual level. Across the corn belt, cattle on feed show a net decline, with western states up 10 percent and Nebraska at the lowest level in years due to corn and hay shortages and high prices.
Nebraska endured a severe cold wave as winds intensified and snowdrifts grew. Officials reported 40 mile an hour winds in ONeill with six inches of snow creating four foot drifts blocking roads while schools were dismissed and highways faced ongoing drifting challenges.
Highway 22 was closed temporarily between Wolbach and Fullerton. Traffic detours were in place while crews cleared the area. No injuries were reported. Local officials advised motorists to seek alternate routes and expect delays.
All meetings will start at 7 30. Farmers may vote on election of community committeemen to administer the program locally for the next year. Producers tenants and landlords share in crops are eligible to vote. Producers with farms in more than one community may vote in only one. Voting by proxy is not permitted.
A new program will broaden offerings for pupils across smaller schools. It aims to challenge student interests and make activities inspirational and practical, expanding opportunities and engagement for learners.
Tax collection drive continuation was approved to avoid hardship while urging payment. Members note many delinquent accounts could partially pay if presented with a statement. Landowners bearing long tax burdens criticize that personal taxes have not been kept up. About $100,000 in delinquencies appeared when Sheldon began collections.
The county lists 4 H champions in 1936 with names in cooking home economics and room categories. Winners include pion Doris Rupert Lodge Pole, Kathryn Toof Dalton, Maxine Olsen Lodge Pole, Margaret Miller Sidney, Carl Kurz Sidney, and Betty Lea Yowell Sidney as alternates. One boy and one girl will soon be chosen to represent the county in the statewide competition for trips to the national 4 H congress in Washington next June. Four will be selected from Nebraska for this honor. Ruth Sparks of Sidney won this award in 1934.
Louis Rabe born February 20 1860 in Mill County Illinois. He was christened there and renewed his baptismal vows March 29 1874 in Cook County. He married Wilhelmina Strelow in Burt County March 27 1886. They lived 23 years there and had seven children, two of whom died in childhood. In 1909 the family moved to Cheyenne County.
Settling on a farm north of Lodge Pole in Weyerts neighborhood they ran a grocery and dry goods store for years. They retired to Sidney in 1920 and spent much of their lives there with four years in Brighton Colorado from 1928 to 1932. Mrs Rabe died December 9 1934 at age 69 years one month twelve days. Mr Rabe died last Sunday night at 11 30 aged 67 years ten months and 27 days. He leaves three sons two daughters 17 grandchildren and three great grandchildren plus siblings.
Henry Kragel age 74 with wife Sophie and children Henry Denver Frieda Brauer Alma Freerking Dennison Albert Edward Walter Adella Koehn Gustav Sophie Conner Julesburg Clara Deering Chappell and 13 grandchildren survive him. He farmed near Sidney and retired in 1933 then died Wednesday at nine p.m. after a period of declining health. He was born in 186? and spent early years in the region with siblings Fred Mapleton and two sisters in Germany.
Henry Fred Deidrich Kragel, born November 21 1862 in Huse Hanover Germany, baptized and confirmed there, emigrated to America March 27 1883. Married Sophie Schriever May 1 1885 in Independence Kansas. had 11 children. The family moved from Mapleton Iowa to Cheyenne County Nebraska in 1914, then to Wheatland Wyoming and back to the north Pot region by 1922.
Mrs Johamna Ronneker aged 65 years 11 months and 3 days died leaving a husband Henry and two sons Henry and Rudolph of Sidney and daughter Mrs Ella Ostermeier with nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Born February 10 1871 in Wagenfeld Hanover Germany she emigrated to America in 1886 and lived in Washington Stanton and Lodge Pole before settling in Sidney. She is survived by her husband two sons a daughter and grandchildren.
A brief notice noting the passing of Charles Graben Kamp of Julesburg, survived by a brother and other family members. The item highlights immediate family connections and reflects standard obituary journal tone.
Sunnyside and area residents attended visits and gatherings at several homes including the Hokom, Theis, Omer, Omel, Brandl, and Brard clans. Visitors came from Ovid and Sidney with events ranging from dinners, shopping trips, and farm moves to a tractor school in Sidney and basketball games in Sund. Lodging and travel details highlight multiple family and neighborly engagements across the week.
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