Pioneer Sidney Family Member Paul Borquist Dies in California
Paul Borquist, 65, a member of a longtime Sidney family, died June 16 at his Long Beach home. Born and raised in Sidney, he remained active in local business and social life before moving to California 15 years ago. His family helped establish Sidney in 1869 with early railroad settlements, and Dr E Borquist once ran a Front Street drug store later known as White House hall.
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Sidney
Long Beach
Calif
Borquist
California
E. Borquist
Paul
Front Street
Barquist
White House
Star Market Installs New Refrigerating Unit
A new refrigerating unit for vegetables and fruits has been installed at the Star market. The attractive cases fit snugly in the show windows, enhancing the interior beauty. The cases operate with the market cooling plant, helping keep perishables fresh.
Greenlees Offer Good Suit Stock to Buyers
An attractive suit stock from among the finest is being offered at Greenlees this week for vacationists and outing enthusiasts over the month of July. Rolfe Hine, acting manager of the news department in the absence of Roy Greenlee, says the suits are of the finest summer weaves and patterns and are attractively priced for conservative buyers. Sam Fine has assisted in the men's department during Mr. Greenlee's absence.
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Greenlees
Rolfe Hine
Roy Greenlee
Sam Fine
Mr. Greenlee
Boeing passenger line cuts air fares to rival rail rates
Boeing reduces charges to match railroad prices on similar routes. From Omaha, H W Peterson announces Pacific Air Transport fares drop San Francisco to Los Angeles from 45 to 25, Seattle to Tacoma from 80 to 50, and Los Angeles to Seattle from 125 to 75, a 35 percent cut. No figure given yet for San Francisco Omaha Chicago route when trimotor service starts later this summer.
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Omaha
H. W. Peterson
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Pacific Air Transport
Chicago
Seattle-Tacoma
Hottest Day of Year Smacks Sidney Amid Heat Wave
Mercury rose to 98 degrees in Sidney on Saturday eclipsing other Nebraska towns reporting temperatures above 100. People shed coats as midafternoon heat persisted with noon reading at 95 and no relief in sight. A late cool breeze drifted in near midnight as western Nebraska evenings offered the only comfort.
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Sidney
Mercury
Nebraska
Cheyenne County June Remains Dry Despite Storm Flood
The driest June in Sidney and Cheyenne county history with 1.37 inches of rain. A severe wind rain hail storm dropped over an inch in ten days, while other areas varied. Much of the county reports little to no moisture, wheat and small grains in need of soaking rain, and a crop yield forecast well below last year without further rain.
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M. A. Shipman
Dalton
Cheyenne
Telegraph
Nebraska
Great Panhandle Wheat Belt
Cheyenne County
All Roads Lead To Kruegers Lake Fourth of July
Eclipsing prior Fourth of July celebrations Krueger’s Lake promises a record event with entertainment features. C P Millett notes visitors from up to a hundred miles. the day runs from morning to night with continuous merrymaking. The toboggan slide debuts as a new water attraction. aquatic enthusiasts should bring bathing suits for the big water fun. (Continued on page &)
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Krueger
Nebraska
Sidney Juniors Lose to Kimball 11 to 5 in Sweltering Sunday
The Sidney junior league team fell 11 to 5 to Kimball juveniles as errors plagued Sidney despite Kimball collecting only six hits in nine innings. The aftergame highlight was a quick swim session for the players before leaving.
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Sidney
Kimball
Sidney Businesses Close for Fourth of July Observance
Most Sidney businesses will close Thursday July 4 to allow both employees and employers to celebrate. Many residents plan to attend Krueger's Lake for a large western Nebraska gathering. The Telegraph will also publish a half day and print Thursday morning. Advertisers should submit copy by Wednesday to appear in Friday's issue.
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Sidney
Pump irrigation proven practical in Lodge Pole valley
The Lodge Pole correspondent reports on the S. A. Foster farm where pump irrigation with tractor power has produced enough water to water a 40 acre alfalfa tract. The experiment began weeks ago and six drillings reached underground supplies, prompting plans to extend pumping to the Foster farm and inspiring neighboring farmers to consider pumping once power lines reach them.
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Holding Company Formed for Dalton State Bank Idle Time
The Dalton State Bank holding company, formed to take over Farmers State assets, remains idle as legislators delayed progress. Depositors are urged to return blanks this week, then a court action and receivership will place assets under trustees, enabling operation to begin. The first dividend depends on depositor action and timely claims.
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Farmers State Bank
Wiand
Dalton
Sidney high school AG students tour Cheyenne county farms today
Vocational agriculture students from Sidney High School and their fathers embark on an extensive auto tour of six farm projects from Bunker Hill to Huntsman, then via Sidney Draw to Lorenzo and back. The day starts at 5:30 with breakfast on Andrew Nelsons pasture hilltop, highlighting crop and livestock conditions across Cheyenne county.
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Sidney High School
Andrew Nelson
Bunker Hill
Huntsman
Sidney Draw
Sidney
Lorenzo
Cheyenne County
Victor
Floyd
Walter
Sidney Talkie Demand Grows At Local Theatre
Sidney managers report rising demand for talking pictures. O G Brown notes patrons nightly inquire when talkies will be installed. Despite no firm commitment from Consolidated Theatres, locals expect expansion as interest spreads from nearby cities. A Barker prologue with Milton Sills pleased attendees.
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Sidney
Mr. Brown
Consolidated Theatres
Consolidated Group
Milton Sills
Sidney Theatre
Chamber denies crop reports in Cheyenne county news
Cheyenne county chamber of commerce actions to curb press stories on crop conditions spark debate. Officials including M A Shipman and M W Osborn challenge Omaha and Sidney reports as exaggerated, urging constructive coverage and interviews with Sidney correspondents.
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Chamber of Commerce
Sidney
Omaha
Leon Fine
Commercial Club
Fine
M. A. Shipman
Burlington
M. W. Osborn
Nebraska
L. T. Poole
Cheyenne
Apartment House for C D Slayter Near Ready Sept 1
Construction on the Omar Court apartment building by O D Slayter progresses with finishing touches and interior work advancing. An inspection noted high quality materials and workmanship, with ventilation a key focus as final details are completed toward occupancy around September.
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O D Slayter
Slayter
Chappell Boy Killed by Shotgun Accident
Glen Rees a 12 year old son of a prominent Chappell merchant was killed Saturday by an accidental shotgun discharge while playing. The father hearing the shot came upstairs to find his son dying with the full load penetrating the abdomen.
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Glen Rees
Chappell
Barber Price Increase Across Sidney Shops
Barbers in Sidney plan a July 15 price hike with shave trips rising to 35 cents and haircuts to 65 cents. Notices posted in shops detail the changes and indicate all services will follow the new rates, while shaving mugs are reportedly being revived for the effort.
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Sidney
Chamber of Commerce Considers Air School in City
Sidney chamber of commerce members discussed Aurora Aircraft company plans to establish an air school here with a local branch. The firm seeks flying field details and existing schools before deciding. Council support for market financing and sign plans were noted, with visitors Kimball figures present.
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Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Aurora Aircraft Company
Aurora
Colo
Sidney
P. L. Martin
Leon Fine
David Uhl
Seth Torgenson
Kimball
A. J. Jorgenson
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