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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1934

Page

4

Two Bryans May Be Confusing To Voters

The article notes 280 candidates filed primary nominations with the secretary of state. It discusses legal guidance on certifying candidates for the nonpolitical ballot and allows nomination filings up to 25 days before the primary. Political filings must be in by 5 p.m. July 5. Joins mentions J C Reavis Falls City and C A Malcolm Spencer as late filings and that Rep Jackman of Grand Island is weighing a gubernatorial bid depending on State Engineer Cochran’s

Secretary of State Attorney General J. C. Reavis Falls City Congress C. A. Malcolm Spencer C. Farl Feas Beaver City Jackman Grand Island Capitol Cochran

Congratulations Due For July 4th Program

County law enforcement agencies reported a quieter Saturday night with reduced disturbances. Legionnaires staffed the event, dedicating time to ensure Sidney could host what officials call the biggest Fourth of July program in history. The effort highlights Sidney as a leading Western Nebraska town and Cheyenne county as the hospitality center of the Panhandle.

Sidney Nebraska Cheyenne County Panhandle

William E Shuman Campaign Work In Nebraska

William E Shuman of North Platte, a Republican candidate for Congress, visited Telegram on Tuesday afternoon. A Nebraska native and longtime attorney since 1904, Shuman organized the Lincoln County Taxpayers association and served as prosecuting attorney in a Lincoln County case where officials were found guilty of defalcations totaling 70 000.

William E. Shuman North Platte Congress Telgraph Shuman Nebraska Lincoln County Taxpayers Association Lincoln County

Kimball County Leads In Corn Hog Efforts Despite Quota Questions

Progress reports from Kimball and other county committees show steady work on corn hog quotas. Boards hold complete hog marketing figures and affirm state quotas and county apportionment, based on farmer data, with few doubts about overstatement.

Kimball County

Metcalfe Visits Admirals In Nebraska Navy

Ted Metcalfe of Omaha Republican candidate for governor met admirals in his Nebraska navy during a Wednesday visit to Sidney. He spoke at the Fourth program and stayed overnight, leaving Thursday morning with reports of strong prospects for the nomination.

Ted Metcalfe Omaha Sidney Nebraska Mr. Metcalfe

Clarence Davis Visits Sidney to Campaign in July Event

Clarence Davis of Ord Nebraska Republican candidate for congress visited Sidney Tuesday and left campaign materials. He spoke at the Fourth of July celebration and posted signs around town. Davis is an attorney based in Ord.

Clarence Davis Ord Congress Davis Sidney

North End Residents File for County Offices

Two residents, J. H. Foster of Dalton and D. E. McDonald of Gurley, filed for county offices but were omitted from Tuesday’s paper due to clerical oversight. Foster seeks county assessor on the Republican ticket while McDonald is a nonpolitical candidate for county superintendent, both well known in the northern district of the county.

J. H. Foster Dalton D. E. McDonald Gurley Sidney

Last Minute Filings In County Wednesday

Four last minute filings for office Wednesday evening brought two incumbents and two new faces into the race in this county. John T. McIntosh, republican, filed for renomination as clerk of the district court, and Fred E. Stephens, republican, filed for renomination as county assessor. The new men are J. Clayton Parks, democrat, of Sidney, who is in the race for clerk of the district court, and John L. Sullivan, Sidney labor leader, who is a democratic candidate for state representative of the 95th district.

John T. McIntosh Fred E. Stephens J. Clayton Parks Sidney John L. Sullivan Tical D. E. ‘McDonald Dewey de Branner Gertrude’ M. Nelson Rena H. McCleneghan Harry A. Warner W. E. Cunningham Dan Campbell P. J. Heaton A. J. Kinnersly R. P. Kepler J. H. Foster Fred 5

B B Hine Files For County Clerk Nomination

B B Hine, a longtime Sidney grain man and Spanish American War veteran, filed Tuesday morning for the county clerk position on the Democratic ticket. Resident of Sidney for ten years, he plans an active campaign after being urged to run.

B. B. Hine Sidney

Acreage Check To Be Finished Very Soon

The federal adjustment program measures wheat fields and contracted acres across Nebraska counties. County clerks finalize compliance blanks for review, with many already sent to Washington. About half the counties have blanks reviewed, Washington-bound forms include Thurston, Butler, Hamilton, Jefferson, Gage, Johnson, Cass, Washington, Cuming, Boyd, and Red Willow. Second payments will be 9 cents per bushel minus local expenses.

Nebraska AAA Washington Thurston Butler Hamilton Jefferson Gage, Johnson Cass Cuming, Boyd Red Willow

Gas Tax Allocations By Counties This Month

Scotts Bluff ranked third in gas tax receipts for June with 7 260 22, state totals show 789522 distributed to counties 296070. Douglas led at 42944 32, Lancaster 22437 06, Gage 6899 52, Hall 6547 89 with several Panhandle counties receiving smaller sums such as Banner 452 20 Box Butte 2558 96 Cheyenne 2668 61 Dawes 2204 30 Deuel 1290 82 Garden 1077 57 Kimball 1277 96 Morrill 1910 14 Sheridan 2326 81 Sioux 948 26.

Scotts Bluff Lancaster Douglas Gage Hall Panhandle Banner Box Butte Cheyenne Dawes Deuel Garden Kimball Morrill Sheridan Sioux

July Fourth Parade and Games Draw Big Crowds in Sidn ey Kimball

The July Fourth celebration attracted over 1200 spectators for a Sidne y Kimball baseball game won by Kimball 5 to 1. Fire department water fights thrilled crowds while boxing, horse demonstrations, and a softball match drew about 1000. A veteran program featured I L Pindell and Golden P Kratz with music by the Kimball band.

Kimball Band I. L. Pindell American Legion Golden P. Kratz W. P. Miles Sidney Kimball Spiker Kimball Club Ty Buck Alliance Seals Ross Bales Bill Busacker Eddie Randolph Busacker Randolph Anthony Supencheck George Soderquist Chappell Bob Loebe Dayton de Lane Kenneth Swenson Lee Schamp A. M. Zike Venoce Oilers Arp Hammond Cheyenne Oilers Malay

Town Celebrates Summer Fair Crowds and Prizes

Large crowd witnessed citywide events on Wednesday as residents recall the day as the biggest yet. Prizes awarded include multiple first places in races and contests such as Grace Cur less and Gene Degenhardt earning top honors in water fights and races, with several second places noted for others.

Ogee Ue Price Grace Curless Leola Thorpe Lois Frahm Evelyn Niemeller Matilda Loebe Gene Degenhardt Alfred Jacobs Ada Schulz Doris Thompson Nick Colling Vern Livingston Ralph Witters Sam McCleneghan Don Thompson Sam MecCleneghan Martin Jacobs Melvin Brauer Weldon Stewart Lyle Carlson Jack Stephens Donald ‘Swenson Harold Lanterman Lyle ‘Carlson Billy Foster Harold Hepner Charles Willey Gene McCormick Lyle Mowrer Ely Heins Beatrice Zamarippa Robert Lundberg F. B. Downs W. Sutter Swede Swenson

Sidney, Bunker Hill In Game On Sunday

Gurley will go to Lorenzo and try to make it three straight for Frank Gabriel, the young pitcher. The Cards fight to stay in the league’s upper tier and aim for a fall tournament crack. Peetz was awarded a forfeit win at Lodge Pole. Potter rests with an open date before Chappell.

Gurley Lorenzo Frank Gabriel Peetz Lodge Pole Potter Chappell

Entering Race for Nebraska Supreme Court Seat

Filing for office closed as many entered the race. Sidney taps James L. Tewell, district judge of the 13th district, a highly regarded legal mind, as a candidate from the sixth judicial district for the supreme court.

Sidney Nebraska Supreme Court James L. Tewell

Wheeler Woolsey Comedy Comes To Fox Next Sunday

The Fox theatre will present Cockeyed Cavaliers next Sunday and Monday starring Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey with Thelma Todd and Dorothy Lee. Directed by Mark Sandrich the film blends dialog sound effects songs and dance with modern melodies and humor as two knights pursue romance and a duke’s ward.

Fox Theatre Bert Wheeler Robert Woolsey Thelma Todd Dorothy Lee Mark Sandrich Harris Cockeyed Cavaliers Wheeler and Woolsey Dorothy Lee Dot Bert Thelma Bob Val Burton Will Jason

Cheyenne County Campaign Roster Lists Candidates for Local Offices

The county presents a crowded slate with multiple candidates for state and county posts. Democratic and Republican contenders include Jason Lobb and John Sullivan for the 95th district house seats, Charles Green and Dr. George Amiot for the 31st senatorial district, and Martin Dimery in the Sidney area. County offices show numerous aspirants across parties, with filings standing as of Wednesday at 5 o'clock.

Cheyenne County Jason O. Lobb Dalton John L. Sullivan Sidney Lobb Sullivan Cheyenne County Workers Federation Charles D. Green Edgar Leafdale Potter George Amiot Henry Pavlat M. D. Doty B. B. Hine Harold Lough John C. Livin E. H. Biggs Louis Wasem W. P. Callier Henry Koester W.W. Schulz W. H. Edwards Nonpol

Valuation Increase Noted in County Assessment Figures

The total personal property valuation rises to 2,608,516 this year from 2,462,835 last year. A disputed Western Public Service Company assessment in Cheyenne County at 209,000 will be reviewed at a hearing next Tuesday.

Stephens Western Public Service Company Cheyenne County

Kron Would Be Short Term Senator

J S Kron publisher of the Keith County News at Ogallala filed for a short term senate position. The action centers on Kron seeking a temporary seat, with local impact noted in Keith County.

J.S. Kron Kron Keith County Ogallala

Nebraska Senator Short Term Honorary Link Expected

The item notes a short term position as United States Senator from Nebraska from November 6, 1934, to January 5, 1935, described as honorary unless Congress is summoned for a fall special session. Kroh pledges to provide the state with common sense representation if he serves during the term and a session is called.

United States Nebraska Congress Kroh

Warden predicts new duck regulations and season changes

State Game Warden O Connell foresees tighter duck hunting rules and a Washington meeting on fall regulations. He suggests a 30 day season or six weeks with select days closed, sunrise to 3 pm shooting, bag limit 15 per day with five per species, possession cap down to 15, and a October 1 start in Nebraska. Ducks were more plentiful last spring locally.

O'Connell Washington Wallace O’connell Nebraska

Bill Hagadorn of Sterling Visited Dimery Home Fourth

Bill Hagadorn of Sterling was a guest at the M. W. Dimery home on the Fourth. The brief social note records a summer gathering with Dimery family attendance and mentions Hagadorn’s courtesy visit in the community chronicle.

Bill Hagadorn of Sterling M. W. Dimery

Mrs Nora Helfrich Visiting Scottsbluff Kin

Mrs Nora Helfrich of Scottsbluff is spending a few days with relatives here.

Nora Helfrich Scottsbluff

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Wiliam Shuman Wal-Bur Hall The Legion Bunker Hill Wheeler, Woolsey Fox Tewell Edwards Widmers Im P.& G Bartlett Roy Re Pt. Jar Kelloggs Grahams Mye Hamburger Chan Adda Frere Screem Try Wee Max Baer
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