Black Hills Highway Group Meets at Alliance
A three member committee including Francis Case Graydon L Nichols and John H King will promote improvements on the Denver to Cheyenne route and the northern Black Hills path. Alliance native Walter Hager is president with Mervin Brown and Virgil Sly in key posts. Since the association began efforts visitors to the Black Hills have risen about 90 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oto Higawasys
Sidney Sterling
Fort Moraga
Denver
Cheyenne
Black Hills
Francis Case
Chamber of Commerce At
Hot Springs
Graydon L. Nichols
Chamber of Commerce
Chadron
John H. King
Sterling
Colorado
Nebraska
South Dakota
Frank J Pulver
Peetz Gazette
Walter Hager
Alliance
Mervin Brown
Virgil Sly
Hadron
Black Hills Association
Wions Club backs public playgrounds for Sidney youths
Sidney residents heard a proposal to establish public playgrounds at city school properties and the American Legion park. Led by R W Zimmerle and Rev Hal F Schenck, the plan offers baseball basketball and swimming with set hours and a certified lifeguard tutor. A vote on July ___ is tentatively slated for the next meeting if approved by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney City
American Legion
R. W. Zimmerle
Hal F. Schenck
Dalton and Gurley to Clash Sunday in County Tilt
The Beaercats chase a return to the lead as Clos man and Fricke headline a Sunday showdown with Dalton and Gurley. Both teams boast capable sluggers, while Sidney and Star struggle to win, but Sidney’s improved infield defense and Santos the local pitcher offer hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Gurley
Beaercats
Clos‘man
Fricke
Sidney
Star
Santos
Sweatner Perfect For Maturing Wheat Crop In County
County farms report rapid crop progress with wheat maturing aided by gas engines. Farmers milk over 3,000 cows and expect 5,000 pig farrowings this year. Radios spread among farms total 457 sets. Cheyenne county hosts about 150 homes with baths and 131 with furnaces. Farm plant service used on 114 farms. 18 homes use power-line service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Anticipate Hot Fight in County Politics as Filings Near
Republican and Democrat filings flood county political scene as incumbents face challenge in multiple districts. Ed Erickson and Joseph Nelson seek commissioner seats while Ford Weikhorst runs unopposed in the primary for a district. A. W. Friede shifts from commissioner race to state representative on the Republican ticket. Competition expected to heat up well before August 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Shaw
John Peetz
J W. Smith
BE. C. Stockwick
Sidney
Mr. Collart
Ed Erickson
Joseph Nelson
Ford Weikhorst
A. W. Friede
J. L. Reel
Dalton
American National Bank June 30 Statement Totals
Deposits of 742226.44 are shown in the June 30 statement. Undivided profits amount to 3304.39 and a reserve for contingencies 15435.75. Loans total 334661.37, cash and due from other banks 154365.67, U S and other bonds 309147.10, overdrafts 292.44.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American National Bank
U. S
Smith
Wheat supply and farming shifts discussed at Hastings and Sterling
Special invitations to attend Legge address are mailed. Harold Hedges outlines world wheat trends and future prospects, noting complexity of surplus and European restrictions. Talks explore what Nebraska farmers might grow instead of wheat, effects on land value, and farm planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hasting
Sterling
Harold Hedges W.ll
Hastings
Colorado
Hedges
Nebraska
Nebraska Highway Program Seeks Balanced State Aid Plan
Cochran explains Nebraska highway program with about six and a half million dollars in funds, 8400 state miles and about 2600 aided by federal funds. He notes growth in gravel miles from 1670 in 1926 to 4500 in 1930, plans 5100 by 1931, and annual pavement output of 100 miles. Federal aid to Nebraska is boosted to 1,057,000 yearly, prompting focus on federal routes and reevaluation of new state highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cochran
Union
Omaha
Nebraska City
Sioux City
Congress
John Treinen Sr. Dies at 83 After Long City Stay
John Treinen Sr born September 1, 1846 in Dollendorff Germany died June 28, 1930 after living in Marysville and Sidney and a Sunol homestead stay. Funeral held June 30 at St. Patrick's with Rev. Anton Link. pallbearers were his nephews Herman Treinen Joe Ruttner John Hajek Mack Peetz Pete Lenzen Frank Treinen. burial in Catholic cemetery by Gehrig Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Treinen
Dollendorff
Germany
Marysville
Kan
Sidney
Sunol
Nick Treinen
Catherine Peetz
St. Patrick’s Church
Anton Link
Herman Treinen
Joe Ruttner
John Hajek
Mack Peetz
Pete Lenzen
Frank Treinen
Federal Farm Board secures storage space through Omaha purchase
The Farmers National Grain corporation announced acquisition of about two million bushels of grain elevator capacity in Fremont and Omaha. It bought Nye & Jenks 600000 bushel elevator at Fremont and leased Missouri Pacific's 1400000 bushel facility at Omaha. Details on price and managers were not disclosed and a local Omaha office will operate the Nebraska properties under Hall-Baker, the Kansas City subsidiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Nation Grain Corporation
Federal Farm Board Wheat Marketing Organization
Omaha
Fremont
Grain Corporation
Chicago
Nye & Jenks Grain Company
Nye & Jenks
Missouri Pacific
Farmers National Grain Corporation
Nebraska
Hall- Baker Grain Company
Kansas City
Chicago Dispatch
Nebraska spud growers to seek lower rail rates July 21
Potato growers from Nebraska will meet at Scottsbluff on July 21 to urge lower shipping rates to Southern market points and to the state railway commission. Officials of the Certified Seed Growers Association say current freight costs erode profits as western Nebraska ships compare with North Dakota, and a car rental charge of five dollars per car may also be debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Scottsbluff
State Railway Commission
Certified Seed Growers Association
North Dakota
Dakota Points
Panhandle
Towes United Shows Come to Sidney Under UP Club
Towe's United Shows are set to perform in Sidney under the Union Pacific Athletic Club. Richard Grigsby notes all opening arrangements are complete for next week with weather favorable expected to boost attendance. The troupe features carnival attractions and rides, with a 120 plus staff, touted as the largest on the road and described as good clean entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towes’ United
Sidney
Union Pacific Athletic Club
Richard Grigsby
Thanks to Friends for Kindness and Sympathy
Mr and Mrs Daniel Brandt and family express gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of their baby girl and for spiritual and floral offerings from friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Brandt
For Rent Six Room Modern House Close In
For rent a six room modern house near the center. Corner or convenient location in town. Apply Stuht Dairy. Fred Stuht proprietor. Phone 328.
Wheat and Corn Slip as Rye Holds Steady in Market Close
Wheat and corn slipped slightly at Omaha’s close while rye remained unchanged. Oats dipped a touch as weather and holiday shipping expectations spurred wild trading. European crop doubts emerged, but buyers held back on imports amid anticipated yields elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Bishop
Pratt
Kan
Wheat production outlook and vigor in demand notes
The report notes excess production over last year with worries about moisture scarcity. It foresees rising export demand for North American wheat if drought in continental countries continues. Mills in the Southwest are active buyers of new vegetation?
Beet Growers Plan National Marketing Association
Seven major beet producing states move to form a national marketing association under the Farm Board. Proposed articles go to Colorado Nebraska Wyoming Montana Idaho Utah and Wisconsin for approval. A July meeting in Greeley Colo will finalize setup and align co-ops with government aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. K
Federal Farm Board
Colorado
Nebraska
Wyoming
Montana
Idaho
Utah
Wisconsin
Greeley
Colo
Sugar price linked rise to returns for producers and processors
The notice states that returns for producers and processors will be increased in relation to the sugar price. The adjustment ties payments to market sugar costs, signaling higher receipts for involved parties as sugar prices rise.
North Divide social rounds and local gatherings described
Inez Nieman stayed with Florence Siemers Tuesday night. Mr. and Mrs Paul Sparks visited the George Rippe home Wednesday afternoon. The gravel trucks are busy in North Divide this week. The N P B club met at the home of Mrs A L Cruise and Mrs Ed Brockelsby with nine members present. The afternoon featured patch work and a lunch was served. North Divide attended the air tour in Sidney. Huntsman Hustlers calf club were hosted by Ed Wolverton Friday evening. Elmer Hughes and family called at Paul Sparks Saturday. Ed Lipke and Paul Sparks hosted Sunday dinner guests. C B Kinton and children visited Elmer Hughes Sunday. W A Sparks and Harry L Sparks traveled to Minatare Sunday. Fred and Dick Siemers families picnicked at Lodge Pole Sunday. Conrad Glantz and daughter Elizabeth drove to Scottsbluff Sunday. Ernett Godfrey and Harry Barham of Fort Robinson spent a few days at the Paul Sparks home. Claud Sparks hosted dinner Monday for Mr and Mrs Harold Tobin of Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Nieman
Florence Siemers
Paul Sparks
George Rippe
Mike Schwartz
Emma Ely
C. B Kinton
North Divide
A. L. Cruise
Ed Brockelsby
Pormer
Frame
Charles Lessman
Sidney
Merle Hughes
Ray Wellner
T. W. Hawkins
Huntsman Hustlers Calf Club
Ed Wolverton
Elmer Hughes
Ed Lipke
C. B. Kinton
W. A. Sparks
Harry L. Sparks
Minatare
Fred Siemers
Dick Siemers
Lodge Pole
Conrad Glantz
Elizabeth
Scottsbluff
Ernett Godfrey
Harry Barham
Fort Robinson
Claud Sparks
Harold Tobin
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Wions Club
Legge
John Treinen, SR
Towe’s United
U. P. Club
Australia
Canadian Northwest
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Canada
Medicine Hat
Europe
Russia
Sunkist
Skaggs
McCormick
Deering No
Harvester
Thresher
McCormick-Deering No. 8 Harvester-Thresher
McCor
McCormick-Deering
Uptogrove Implement Co
Sidney, Nebraska
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