Sidney Chamber Reports Build Ups and Bond Victory
Highlights from a Sidney chamber briefing show strong building activity with permits surpassing 450 000 dollars and a promising 1930 outlook. The report notes the December school bond approval by five to one and Sidney’s low tax levy among similar towns, while treasury reserves near 200 000 dollars and no bonded debt ease local burden. Cheyenne county and Nebraska also carry no bonded debt.
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Sidney
Chamber of Commerce
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Jevy
Corpor
Extension session watch for Sidney coming Thursday
An extension recreational institute will be held in the basement of the Methodist church at Sidney on Thursday January 30 beginning at 10 o'clock. Miss Elia Gardner of Washington DC will conduct the institute assisted by the state extension service. Delegates from boys and girls club leaders womens club leaders community committees and other interested organizations may attend by contacting the county extension agent or the home demonstration agent.
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Sidney
Elia Gardner
Washington, D. C
State Extension Service
Boys and Girls Club
Backbone Of Bad Weather Broken Warmer Spell Persists
Cold snap is postponed as Sidney and Cheyenne county enjoy milder temperatures. After weeks of sub zero weather a near freezing spell is welcomed. Snow and ice are melting causing mud and slush on streets, easing travel but leaving winter grain fields relieved from freezing.
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Sidney
Cheyenne
Girls Entertain Rotary Club With Piano Duet
Lois Hardy and Caroline Kennedy entertained Rotary club members Friday night with a piano duet. Kennedy also sang a number as local members delivered talks to complete the program for the evening.
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Lois Hardy
Caroline Kennedy
Rotary Club
Miss Kennedy
Sidney Greyhounds defeat North Platte in 5–0 hockey win
The Sidney Greyhounds blanked the North Platte ice hockey squad 5 to 0 at North Platte. After a scoreless first period Sidney struck in the second and exploded for four goals in the third. Patrowsky’s goaltending and Davis Merck's defense featured as Rasmussen faced heavy Sidney shooting.
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Sidney Greyhounds
North Platte
Sidney
Vath
Patrowsky
Merck
Davis
Rasmussen
Site chosen for permanent Sidney camp on Fuller property
A permanent Boy Scouts and Campfire Girls camp site was selected yesterday on Hubert Fuller’s property, about three and a half miles west of Sidney. Five acres were donated, with the dining hall and five cabins moved from the old camp. Engineer Charles Gardner surveyed drainage and surface conditions to determine placement for buildings. The choice, praised by Sidney business leaders and scout officials, marks a major community step for youth recreation.
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Sidney
Hubert Fuller
Fuller
Paul Martin
Charles Gardner
Sidney Holds Conference Lead Nosing Out Kimball Five
Sidney Maroon defeats Kimball 18 to 1 5 while trading six lead changes. Captain Atwood nets five, Chaney dominates defense before fouling out. Portrey seals with two free throws as Kimball endures a hard luck night.
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Sidney
Kimball
American Legion District Meeting Set This Week
The Scottsbluff American Legion post plans the fourth Nebraska district convention events at Lincoln hotel. Registration starts 11 am, session 1:30 pm with district leaders, banquet at 7 pm hosted by toastmaster James G. Motherhead. A smoker with boxing bouts is planned for 150 delegates. notify W. C. Colson if attending.
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Scottsbluff American Legion Post
Nebraska
American Legion
Lincoln Hotel
Fred G. Finke
W. C. Colson
Scottsbluff Post
Ball Room
Fred Finke
Finke
Dwight
Griewold
Gordon
Reverend Link Honored Guests at Welcome Reception
Rev. Anton Link pastor of the Catholic church was honored at a welcome reception last Thursday night after returning from a European trip. A large crowd attended and he received a purse from church members presented by E. S. Stokes. Judge J. L. Tewell delivered the welcome address and Rev. Link responded with thanks to all for the kindness and generosity.
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Anton Link
Link
E S. Stokes
J L. Tewell
Stage Offering at Theatre Last Week Successful
The Variety with a cast of 40 children was presented at the Fox theatre for three nights last week under Mrs S L Pindell and Miss Valeska Neubauer. Each night featured a different program including acrobatics, comedy skits, character impersonations, dancing, singing and music. The talents shown reflect highly on the directors with patient effort and careful staging.
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Fox Theatre
S. L. Pindell
Valeska Neubauer
Williams Sentenced for Forgery in District Court
James Williams was sentenced to one to two years in the state penitentiary at a special district court session Friday morning after a guilty verdict for forgery. The alleged crime involved a December check drawn on a local bank and was adjudged by Judge J L Tewell.
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James Williams
State Penitentiary
J. L.tewell
Nelson's Record Shows Many Convictions
County records reveal Sheriff James Nelson presided over 39 sentences to the penitentiary or reformatory since he took office. Most convictions occurred with little defense, as overwhelming evidence supported the rulings. Some Fey crimes remain unsolved.
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Reformatory
James Nelson
Dales Activity of Land Booming During Last Year
Farmers in the middle west bought land more actively in the past 12 months. The Ninth District Federal Land Bank reports a 64 per cent rise in farm sales versus the prior year, with fewer foreclosure farms and rapid movement of irrigated tracts. Higher priced eastern Nebraska and western Iowa sales go to farmers. investor interest rises slowly. Overall farm property values climb, with gross income up about 225 million dollars from the prior year.
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Middle West
Shedd Investment Company of
Omaha
Federal Land Bank of the Ninth District
H. G. Shedd
Nebraska
Kansas
Colorado
Iowa
Department of Agriculture
Thayer's Rexall Drug Store Changes Hands
Thayer's Rexall drug store changes ownership with J Earl Thayer leaving for Pine Bluffs Wyoming and I A Peterson and I S Peterson taking over. Peterson, a registered druggist, comes from Venango and the store will reopen this week after inventory.
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I. A. Peterson
Pine Bluffs, Wyoming
Venango
Pine Bluffs
Babcocks Suffer in Severe Weather Auto Stalled Near Huntsman
In frigid weather with the temperature around 34 below, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Babcock and their 18 month old daughter Merrill, from Dalton, endured exposure after their auto became stuck in a ditch near Huntsman. Snow reduced visibility as vehicle veered off the Burlington tracks. relief was delayed and the family suffered frostbite and frozen feet.
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Mercury
Claude Babcock
Merrill
Dalton
Huntsman
Babcock
Burlington Tracks
Stanley Wolf Home Destroyed by Flames
The home of Stanley Wolf former Sidney city clerk, now in St Mary Idaho, was completely destroyed by fire during a January wind storm. The Wolf family suffered minor burns while all furniture and belongings were lost.
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Stanley Wolf
Sidney
St. Mary
Idaho
McCleneghan Pledged to Pi Beta Phi at Wyoming
Lomila McCleneghan daughter of Mr and Mrs John McCleneghan of Sidney was pledged to Pi Beta Phi at the University of Wyoming. She made the scholastic honor roll at the end of the first quarter and earned a place on the debating team as a freshman.
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Lomila McCleneghan
John McCleneghan
Sidney
Pi Beta Phi Sorority
University of Wyoming
Miss McCleneghan
Firemen to Meet at Scottsbluff Date Is Changed
Scottsbluff won the next state volunteer firemen convention after a coin toss decided a close vote with Sidney. The gathering was moved from January to October due to cold weather, with Guy Carlson and Rev Walter Rundin playing pivotal roles in the switch and memorial services for deceased members. Delegates from Sidney and Scottsbluff attended a lively campaign in Kearney last week.
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Scottsbluff
Kearney
Sidney
Bluffs
Guy Carlson
State Association
Walter C. Rundin
Mitchell
Hermon Schroeder
Sol Willis
Tom
Tractor Show in Sidney Urged by Chamber Leader
President L. T. Poole of the Sidney chamber of commerce urged promotion of another machinery and implement show in Sidney this spring. He cited last year’s show as among the largest in the United States and said chamber support would help, stressing the event’s immense value to western Nebraska and noting Sidney’s role as a center for modern industry.
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L. T. Poole
Chamber of Commerce
Sidney
United States
Poole
Nebraska
Inasuch
Shs
Young Rancher Sought After In Sand Hill Territory
Anxiety over a rancher’s safety led to a wide lake country search north of Oshkosh. Paul Deitlein left for Oshkosh for trading and spoke of crossing frozen lakes. A switch in plans kept him away Tuesday night, enhancing fears of a possible accident on Crescent Lake near Lakeside. Exceedingly cold weather compounded the concern as relatives joined the hunt.
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Sand Hills
Oshkosh
Lakeside
Alliance
Paul Deillein
Crescent Lake
Deitlein
Sidney cagers among western conference top five scorers
Two Sidney sharp shooters are listed among the five high scorers in the western Nebraska conference basketball race. Captain Lowe sits in second place with 41 points while Richard Chaney is tied for fourth with Atwood of Kimball at 34. Herron of Gering moved to the lead after Friday's game scoring nine while Lowe had four against Kimball. L. McGuffin of Scottsbluff is third with 35 points.
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Sidney Sharp
Lowe
Richard Chaney
Atwood
Kimball
Herron
Gering
L. McGuffin
Scottsbluff
Mrs Tompsett 69, Pioneer Dies at Hastings
Mrs William Thompsett a Cheyenne county pioneer died Friday morning at Hastings after a long illness. The body was shipped to Sidney for funeral services at Gehrig chapel at two o'clock led by Rev H Clare Welker. Burial will be in Sidney Greenwood cemetery. Born in Iowa October 20 1860 she was 69. Survived by husband and two sons. Widely known in the area for her pioneer life.
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William Thompsett
Cheyenne County
Hastings
Sidney
Gehrig
H. Clare Welker
Sidney Greenwood Cemetery
Cheyenne County Receives Over 5000 in School Fund Share
State Superintendent Taylor apportions 503 043.76 to Nebraska s 93 counties from semi annual state school funds. Cheyenne county s January allotment is 5 674 77 with other western counties listed. total district and district shares outlined, including 72780 to counties with state school lands and 107 959 total for districts and population based portions.
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Taylor
Nebraska
Lancaster County
Douglas County
Custer County
Custer
Cheyenne
Banner
Box Butte
Dawes
Deuel
Garden
Kimball
Morrill
Scotts Bluff
Sheridan
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Lon Miller
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Crane Kimball
Chaney
Ken White
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Reverend Link
Williams
Nelson
Dales
Thayer
Greenlees
Sidney 15
Chamber Commerce
Sandhill Territory
Sidney Cagers
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