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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1932
Page
1
Western Nebraska reports describe a robbery incident as two men were detained in connection with a liquor vault theft. The strange panhandle weather included snow squalls and wind, with limited transport disruption and ongoing concerns about a potential blizzard.
The American Legion fourth district, including the Sidney post, ranks third in the state department drive with 68.5 percent of its quota. District 13 leads, district seven is just ahead of district three.
Allen W. Reames, who said he sold cars, was taken into custody by Chief of Police Carl Livoni Thursday morning after passing worthless checks at four Sidney businesses. He fled toward the city exit but surrendered when spotted. The spree began at Stevens Van Engelen, then Harper rooming house Hepner Clothing and J C Penney. Reames claimed prior employment with a local auto firm.
Rev. Anton Link, pastor of the Catholic church, received word on Wednesday that his father had died in Germany at age 79. He had visited his parents in Europe two years ago.
A district court petition seeks appointment of a receiver for the defunct Liberty State Bank. Depositors and officials discussed reorganizing, then authorized a receiver. E H Luikart named as probable appointee, with talks of a rivals filing to block the bank department. Two Sidney men accused of liquor theft from a county vault were arrested after a chase and recovery efforts.
Joseph C. Riley led a trio that abducted Benjamin Bower for fifty thousand dollars and had a history as a gambler and heavy drinker in Sidney. He died by suicide in Denver after police closed in, before a formal statement could be taken, leaving a murky past and rumors of a criminal record. The Bower kidnapping was a major Denver crime story, with details continued on page six.
Sidney Loan and Building association officers report a 71 percent dividend for 1931 totaling 9633.44, the 33rd consecutive year of regular semi annual payouts. The 135,029.58 capital stock remains, with 5500 surplus after adding 1000. The firm extended 31700 in building loans and reduced fixtures accounts to 1.00. They plan advertising to spur local business.
Western Nebraska certified seed potatoes win favor among southern planters says Jack Shields from Alliance after winter work as salesman for the Nebraska certified potato growers association. Nebraska stock brings higher prices and is praised for disease free quality. William Morrow cited as a trusted authority. University and county agents back Nebraska certified stock amid expanding southern demand despite reduced southern acreage. Mississippi tests show Nebraska yield advantage and lower disease.
Funeral services for Mary Ellen Mantor 88 mother of Dr H E Mantor were held at Rice funeral home after death Tuesday night from infirmities of old age and complications from a recent accident. Rev Paul P Cheff presided with musical numbers by J W Johnson. Survivors include three children Dr H E Mantor of Bidney Edna Mantor of Chicago and Clarence Mantor of Lincoln. Burial followed at Sidney Greenwood Cemetery with the Rice funeral service in charge.
Sidney's Maroons fell 29 to 28 in a hard fought nonconference clash with Ogallala. Williams and Swanson combined for 21 of Ogallala's points as the decisive fourth quarter burst pushed the visitors past the home team. Bartlett led Sidney with four points, while Walker and Chesebro added notable contributions in a tightly contested contest.
Woodman circle members met at Gladys Bell's home Tuesday to map plans for the coming year. District Manager Stella Callahan spoke for La Rocca grove. The group noted nationwide growth and a 10 000 attendee dedication event for a home for aged members and orphans in Sherman Texas. Nina Chaney guards Sidney grove and Gladys Bell is financial secretary. The group voted to hold meetings on the fourth Wednesday monthly and to operate a juvenile department with Mary Duffy supervising.
J. H. Wade, long established in the local garage business, left for Denver Thursday. He will be joined by Mrs. Wade and son Dick later this week, and the family will establish their future home in Denver.
Rev Anton Link chaplain and Dr L A Donahoe treasurer attended a state officers meeting of the Knights of Columbus at Alliance last Friday to make arrangements for the upcoming state convention.
Bernice King of Gordon Miss Helen Kastens of Lodge Pole and Frances Berns of Bladen took first second and third in the 1931 Lincoln Star sponsored 4-H club news writing contest. King receives all expenses to 1932 club week while Kastens gets 10 dollars and Berns five.
Pupils at St Patrick's academy earned honors for the first semester with 90 or higher in multiple grades. Notable top marks include Mary Donnelly 93, Margaret Schulenberg 95, Rex Hursey 97, and Wayne Hart 96 among others.
Public school scholastic leaders were announced marking the end of the first semester and the start of the second. Dorothy Brewer tops high school averages at 95 and Harriet Taylor leads third grade. numerous students across grades earned top marks from Central School.
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