Tragic Fire Death At Sidney Farm Scene
Mrs. Margaret Leonard 35 a longtime Sidney resident burned to death at Bert Steele farm northeast of Sidney. A cigarette lit her clothing while she rested on a bed causing the blaze. Her body lay on the kitchen floor as she fought the flames. Steele found her. firemen arrived too late. Her husband Theodore Leonard of Denver planned to join her Sunday. The tragedy occurred between 6 and 6 30 Saturday night. Authorities reconstructed the final moments to explain the blaze.
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Margaret Leonard
Sidney
Bert Steele
Steele Farm
Sidney dealer Thomas B. OConnell dies at 52 in influenza stint
Thomas B. OConnell a widely known machinery and road equipment dealer in Sidney died after a brief influenza attack from heart complications. A Minnesota native who moved to Sidney in 1920 he built The Sidney Tractor and Machinery Co becoming a leading Rocky Mountain distributor. He was credited with selling the first Caterpillar road equipment in the region and knew most county commissioners across multiple states. The article notes a separate local item about army officials visiting the valley and possible future mobilization plans.
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Thomas B. O'Connell
O’connell
Westline
Minnesota
O'Connell
Dakotas
Montana
Wyoming
Nebraska
Sidney
Sidney Tractor and Machinery Company
Rocky Mountain
Avery Machinery Co
Massey-Harris
Omaha Road Equipment Company
Broadwater Ralph Hartman reports banded mallard origin
Broadwater Ralph Hartman, a local hunting enthusiast, shot two banded mallards on November 16 near the river and reported the catch to the Biological Survey in Washington. The U S Fish and Wildlife service note showed the birds were banded in Medicine Lake Refuge, Montana on August 11, 1937 by P T Kreager. Bands are attached by volunteers in the United States and Canada to aid migration studies. Some tracked birds have traveled to the northern South America region. Diphtheria cases in Bayard spark immunization reminders with local school and parental resistance noted. Pioneer Judge Leslie G Hurd of Bridgeport to celebrate his eighty ninth birthday January 22, 1851. Continued on Page 8 Column 1.
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Broadwater
Ralph Hartman
Here
Biological Survey
Washington, D. C
Medicine Lake Refuge
Medicine Lake
Montana
P. T. Kreager
Mr. Hartman
United States
Canada
South America
Bridgeport
Leslie G. Hurd
Stark County
Illinois
Hurd
Harvard
Burlington
Birthday Ball Slated Tonight in Sidney
The annual Birthday Ball at the city auditorium honors President Roosevelt's birthday and supports the nationwide Infantile Paralysis fund. Hank Barker and his band provide music, with P. J. Heaton as local chairman. Half of proceeds stay for local relief and the rest goes to the foundation fund for research, cures, and treatments. Citizens are urged to buy a ticket to contribute.
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Sidney
Roosevelt
Hank Barker
P. J. Heaton
Foundation
Dry Warm Year in Nebraska Ties Record Low Precipitation
Weather bureau records show Nebraska’s 1939 was the third warmest and the fourth driest year since 1876. Mean temperature reached 52.6 degrees, with only 1931 and 1934 higher. Annual precipitation averaged 16.28 inches, while the driest year record stands at 13.54 inches in 1894 and notable deficits in 1934 and 1936.
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Weather Bureau
Nebraska
End of Deep Freeze Brings Warm Spell to Panhandle
King Winter relented in western Nebraska as temperatures jumped from 19 below zero to near 50 degrees, ending a five week cold spell. January saw 17 of 26 days below zero with few readings above freezing. Forecasters predict continued warmth and melting snow, easing hazards but bringing injuries from icy conditions. Beulah Hansen froze both legs walking to Arthur County school. Farmers receive tips on storing moisture from melting snows.
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King Winter
Nebraska
Panhandle
Beulah Hansen
Arthur County
G O P Meeting Set for Scottsbluff February First
Republicans of the fifth district will assemble at Scottsbluff on February 1 to attend a county and precinct gathering. Ken Wherry, state GOP chairman, is among speakers, with many candidates anticipated. Cheyenne county chairman Marlin W. Dimery requests attendance and Golden P. Kratz handles details.
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Scottsbluff
Kenneth Wherry
Marlin W. Dimery
Sidney
Cheyenne
Golden P. Kratz
Wyoming Outlaw Tale of Earl Durand at Fox Theatre
Feature film Wyoming Outlaw based on Earl Durand famed as Tara an of the Tetons. Durand was fatally shot during a Powell bank robbery after eluding large posses for days, a saga that attracted western towns including Sidney. The picture's western tint and lasting reader interest are noted.
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Wyoming
Fox Theatre
Earl Durand
Taraan of
Repair Crew Feted For Safety Record
A perfect safety record by Union Pacific repair track crews earned a banquet sponsored by general foreman Robert Jones. Guests included W C Shelver A E Stoddart Mayor Roche and spouses. Kirkpatrick acted as toast master. Albright helped with arrangements. The pledge aimed to reward a year without injuries across the roundhouse inspection yards and repair tracks.
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Union Pacific
Robert Jones
W. C. Shelver
A. E. Stoddart
R. E Roche
Roche
A. BR. Kirkpatrick
C. L. Albright
Kirkpatrick
Farm Bureau Cites Record At Meeting In Sidney Saturday
Cheyenne County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting in Sidney to mark 25 years of Agricultural Extension work in the United States and 21 years in Cheyenne County. Leaders honored included E A Johnson C A Welton and G C B Toof. Speakers reviewed early extension efforts, 4-H clubs, and progress in home economics and school partnerships.
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Farm Bureau
Sidney
Cheyenne County Farm Bureau
United States
Cheyenne County
Frank Meier
Glen Bales
G. F. Liebendorfer
Clyde Kinton
W E
Liebendorfer
H. G. Gould
W E. Brockersby
Lincoln
L D. Willey
Potato Train Nears Nebraska Tour Plans Unveiled
The Union Pacific special ten car potato train will tour western and central Nebraska with inspections by thousands of potato growers. It stops February 5 at Sidney for Cheyenne County visitors to see storage methods and a new USDA insulated roof cellar. A model cellar and harvest damage prevention techniques will be shown, alongside crop rotations and irrigation demonstrations from the Scottsbluff experimental farm.
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Union Pacific
Nebraska
Cheyenna&i County
Sidney
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Potter Oil Test Brought Brief Excitement to Bassett
In 1918 the Bassett Oil Company began a test well near Bassett. Demand for stock surged amid curb stone speculation. Drilling started in April and reached over 2,000 feet by August. Quicksand, fossils, and gas-like odors marked progress amid delays.
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Potter
Cheyenne County
Bassett Oil Company
Bassett
Bock County
Curbstone
Leadership Of Loop At Stake In Sidney Chappell Clash
Sidney Maroons face unbeaten Chappell tonight at Sidney high school to decide Western Nebraska Conference leadership. Riley leads Deuel county for Chappell, while Sidney seeks revenge after sweeping Lodgepole 33 10. Even for crowd turnout, sponsor ads boost Spirit as Scottsbluff Oshkosh Gering top rivals.
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Telegraph News
Sidney Business
Sidney Business Houses
Sidney-Chappell
Lodgepole
Sidney
Maroons
Chappell
Sidney High School
Western Nebraska
Walloping Lodgepole
Oshkosh
Riley
Deuel County
Scottsbluff
Gering
Bluffs
Mitchell
Bridgeport
Firemen's Ball To Be Held Saturday Night
The annual Firemen's Ball sponsored by the Sidney volunteer fire department is set for Saturday February 3. Hink Marker's Band will provide music for Western Nebraska's leading dance event with advance ticket sales strong and an expected crowd of 3800 to 400 couples.
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Volunteer Fire Department
Nebraska
Sidney
Hink Marker
VFW Members Meet in Scottsbluff Nebraska and Wyoming
Western Nebraska and eastern Wyoming VFW posts joined in Scottsbluff for a joint districts one and two meeting. Auxiliary members held sessions, with Sidney sending representation. Speakers included E N Fogleman department commander Klingman department adjutant J G Lambert North Platte junior vice commander T C Kelley district 1 commander W H Anderson Lincoln department employment placement representative, plus Mayors J T Howard of Scottsbluff and Roy Butler of Gering.
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Nebraska
Wyoming
Scottsbluff
Sidney
E. N. Fogleman
Klingman
J G. Lambert
North Platte
T. C. Kelley
W. H. Anderson Incoln
J T. Howard
Roy Butler
Gering
Finnish Relief Drive Is Big Success Here
The Omaha World-Herald notes Cheyenne county leads Nebraska in Finnish relief donations aside from Douglas and Lancaster. Carl Christ, county chairman, posted $296.50 at state headquarters in Omaha. New gifts followed, despite no local Finnish population. Committee members report steady support and praise Mr. Christ’s efforts. Key donors include W. E. Cunningham, Kathryn A. Taylor, C. S. Radcliffe, Sexton Ahim, William Welcott, E. 3. Nelson, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Boyle.
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Omaha World-Herald
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Douglas
Lancaster
Carl Christ
Omaha
Christ
Billeter to Undergo Denver Hospital Operation
John Billeter county highway engineer will undergo an operation at Mercy Hospital in Denver after several days of treatment there He was sent for specialized examination following more than a month of illness He has a good chance for recovery barring complications Mrs Billeter accompanies him in Denver
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John Billeter
Mercy Hospital
Denver
R. E. Roche
Billeter
Roche
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Germany
Thomas B. O’connell
Western States
the Panhandle
Mallard
Bayard
G.O. P
Secretary of Agriculture
Henny Wallace
House
Ways and Means Committee
Wallace
U. P
Francé
Anne Morgan
J. P. Morgan
New York
France
Miss Morgan
American Friends of France
Nebraska Writers
Project Wpa
Nebraska Geological Survey
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