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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1940
Page
6
A small town observance slips by as hundreds seek holiday relief at the picture show, where a program of genuinely fine entertainment is planned, reflecting a restrained celebration on July Fourth.
The new system would cut downtown car traffic though one to three hour parking rules might help. It was explained that if business men and clerks kept cars off business district streets the problem would improve, but it is doubtful whether the parallel parking edict could be avoided.
The rain and cooler spell slowed early harvest plans but farmers, including one from Lodgepole, expect to start by July Fourth if hot weather returns. Sidneys streets conversations note many fields may bind soon, with a belated rush for machines as winter wheat yields align with last year. Spring grains gain clearly from moisture and lower temps.
An Iowa news story ties a Chappell robbery to related crimes as fugitives sought. Bowers and McGrail identified three suspects via a Colorado couple and newspaper photos. The trio reportedly escaped from a penitentiary and were linked to a Wilber bank and hardware store robbery.
Night break in at a store saw burglars steal cigars rifles shotguns and ammunition. Mrs Brown described two men who inspected the guns earlier as resembling Sullivan and Haenze per the sheriff’s interview.
Fifty one golfers expected to play Sunday with detailed results from a boys handicap tournament. Dean Kratz and Dick Atkins both posted 55 on the outside nine to tie for first, LeBaron Goodwin was third at 55, Bob Ackerman shot 76 for a 58 total, and Mel Filbin led on the inside nine with 237.
The county abstract lists 1 392 power and electric washers 1 755 radius being assessed 3 510 motor vehicles valued at 461 800 and electric lighting power and heating firms 209 015 with the telephone company at 135 510 Actual personal property valued at 2 079 785 Class A tangible 285 485 Class B intangibles 225 020 Improved lands 1360 per acre unimproved 1218 Over 719 000 acres shown Improved town lots average 291 72 unimproved 6465 Improvements on lands and lots near three and a half million dollars.
Dalton confronts a long standing water leak through metering to consumers while the village water fund stays sound and profits rise. The town board wrestles with a solution and urges consumer cooperation to conserve water until supply improves.
The agronomist outlines silage options for drouth damaged grain, recommending delays for wilting, adding molasses to reduce spoilage, and balancing protein with grain. If not practical, farmers should harvest as hay. County Agent Swinbank urges conservation to secure livestock feed for winter and notes old mowing equipment should be used.
Archaeologists at Chadron state park uncovered skeletons and abundant pottery indicating an Indian village 700 to 900 years old during excavation for a new building. State Historical Society director T Hill and assistant staff tested the site near the grave, uncovering a cache of animal bones pottery and signs of nearby house sites with help from local officials.
The article outlines Republican platform planks, stressing Americanism, preparedness, free economy, and national defense with fair treatment of labor and agriculture. It also cites Don B. Whalen on grasshopper control, noting increased baiting due to rains, late hatching, and guidance to apply bait when temperatures are 65 to 80 degrees and along field borders to curb hopper spread.
Billie Smith helped Pete Nelson repair his windmill Monday. Gust Ericson is visiting at his daughter Edith Sanders home. Mr and Mrs Pete Nelson drove to Kimball to visit Mrs George Jackson in hospital. Several local youths attend a Daily Vacation Bible school outing at Guernsey dam sponsored by Rev Anderson of Gering. Mrs Nesbit and Bible school pupils gave an educational program.
The Republican national convention endorsed a platform charging the New Deal with aiming to ease the nation into war and declaring Republicans as the party of Americanism preparedness and peace. It denounces explosive utterances by the president and executive actions likely to lead to war without Congress authorization, endorsing aid to liberty fighting peoples within international law.
Nebraska farmers intensify grasshopper control to prevent spread into fields, doubling the number of “meals” fed to the pests as they target border areas.
Mr and Mrs W D Bowman and son De Vier spent the weekend at the J D Devier home. Mr and Mrs Clarence Mellberg attended a picnic at Legion Park Sunday.
Sunny Jane Devier spent the weekend with grandparents J D Devier. The Munshaws and Clifford Rabe family visited Mrs Clarence Mel berg. Several families including Forrest Devier, Bow man family, Edith, and Sunny Jane De vier called at the James Devier home Friday. Ed Wickhorst and sons were Tuesday dinner guests at the J D Devier home. More visits occurred Sunday involving James Devier family and Reinhold Miller's daughters. Ed Mintkens hosted visits with Arthur Larson Gerald Larson and Arnold Westerhoff families. Howard Reimers and Earl Moeller of Fremont stayed Wednesday and Thursday at Ed Mintkens.
An advertisement touts Adlerika as soothing stomach gas and bloating with five carminatives and three laxatives for balanced cleaning of the bowels. Sold widely in a silver color bottle, via Western Drug Co. and Sidney Drug Co.
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