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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1929
Page
8
City officials review a proposed $60,000 city hall with 300 seats, gymnasium, basement lockups, kitchen, and stage facilities. The design features a 27 foot auditorium ceiling, oak floors, and modern heating and ventilation. Bids open July 26 with material samples displayed.
The Sidney system connected to the North Platte valley super system by a new high tension line and substation, enabling continuous power even if the local plant is down. Coal shortages threaten daily 22,000 pound usage as mines reduce output in summer. Superintendent Paquette notes the cutover proves Sidney joins a larger network providing reliable service and meeting higher industrial or farm demand.
Nebraska crop data relies on precision as A. E. Anderson, state and federal statistician, directs bi monthly quarterly and yearly reports. Farmers supply planting plans twice each spring via township officials, then a second questionnaire checks for deviations before transmission to the Lincoln bureau.
A Farm Bureau expert cautions farmers that weather governs yields, noting higher acreage does not guarantee more production. He cites corn supply drops at Chicago from about 16.5 million bushels at end May to just over 14 million in early June, 40 percent below last year, and says orderly selling could lift corn and wheat prices.
The May 29 report shows 300 million bushels of Western winter wheat on the market. Bank borrowings hit a yearly peak since 1923 while treasury certificates oversubscribed. June crop conditions indicate varied progress with spring wheat near normal and livestock movements mixed across the 10th district.
Union Pacific acquires Interstate Transit lines from Russell Walsh and plans to extend routes within Union Pacific territory as conditions warrant. The very modern terminal at 16th and Jackson streets in Omaha remains the operating base. Purchase price not disclosed.
Sunday masses at 7:00 and 9:30 a m with evening devotions rosary and benediction at 7:30 p m Weekday mass at 7:00 a m Pastor Anton Link leads the church
The church announces a quarterly sacrament of the Lord's Supper on Sunday at 11 a.m. All members and the congregation are urged to attend and to support the Bible school session at 10 a.m. Gratitude is expressed for steady summer attendance despite distractions.
Bible school at 10 o clock and preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Men’s class won June attendance banner all Sundays except one and tied with Mrs. Marvin Hiett’s class. Midweek service Thursday at 8. Join for fellowship and welcome.
Sidney and Gurley churches announce Sunday activities with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Gurley Grace Church also holds a worship service. Pastor W. T. Kahse, D. D., invites all to attend.
A proposed pipeline from Atchison Kansas to Falls City Nebraska could send natural gas into western Nebraska including Scottsbluff. A preliminary route survey is done and stakes placed along the right of way. Falls City council learned officials of Gas Service Co. have proposed revising a franchise ordinance and early completion of the Falls City line is hoped for this fall pending franchise negotiations and a referendum on the Hiawatha franchise. The plan could spur rate and pipeline developments across southern and western Nebraska.
The annual mothers vacation camp at Krueger's Lake near Sidney concluded with 45 attendees led by Miss Mary Ellen Brown. Activities included discussions on hobbies that help, tales of travel, round table talks, and a focus on 4-H loans. Visitors day featured husbands and children. meals were student-led and self-cleaned.
Chicago wheat closed higher with July at 128 5/8, October 134 7/8, December 138 3/8 amid showers in Canada and waning rain effects. Winnipeg closed sharply higher as export activity rises, while Chicago and Kansas City indices reflect firming despite varied weather and southwest deterioration.
Prices for corn and oats show mixed to steady shifts with half basis lower and fair demand. Livestock markets in Kansas City Chicago Omaha and St Joe show hogs up to 15 cents, cattle 10 to 15 higher, and sheep mostly steady to up, with receipts ranging across allocate regions.
Mable Mattison of Albion crowned grand champion among 4-H reporters in Nebraska scoring 265 of 300 at Lincoln contest for Albion Weekly News. Agnes Tisthammer of Newman Grove won daily paper division with 254 for Omaha Daily Journal Stockman.
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