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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1933
Page
6
The plan envisions a tax on hogs to fund cash benefits for farmers who pledge reduced acreage next spring. A graduated rate by hog weight would push marketing of younger, lighter swine, with the tax collected at packing plants and some corn processing levy possible. Trade talks among packers continue.
Western Nebraska men are held in connection with an extortion attempt aimed at Pedley for thirty thousand dollars. Pedley delivered a dummy package as directed by the gang. a lookout fled as police closed in. Earl Brown said the pistol wound happened accidentally while returning the weapon to his pocket. Denver Chief of Detectives Armstrong requested the bullet removed from Brown’s hip.
The Freytag store advertises its annual midsummer sale with nine cent items. Mrs Freytag says scores of articles are included and lists only a few values. No sale circulars were bought. advertising relies on this newspaper. The sale begins this morning.
An aged farmer named McLaughlin died at his home on Wednesday. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. He is survived by his wife five sons Harry Silas Orin Roy and Levy and three daughters Mrs A E Young Mrs Roy Smock and Mrs Blanche Jones.
A disturbed Redeker caused a four hour nocturnal disturbance at the city jail shouting incoherently. He had traveled from The Netherlands and was found with a note asking officials to place him on the correct bus. Relatives were en route as Rochester officials arranged custody and safe travel with accompaniment.
Valuable rains boost the Cheyenne county grain outlook with a .94 inch total in Sidney over two days and fears of a short wheat crop. Corn acreage is likely the largest on record, prices edge up, and harvesting may keep workers employed. A Lincoln highway oiling through the county is favored, with gravel work planned and county crews handling labor and paving details.
Ragged base running has hurt Lodge Pole and Peetz this season. Sidney will start Hornby against Lefty Rehmer of the Bearcats in a pitchers duel if both are right. Gurley faces Kimball as the Longhorns bolster lineup to regain pennant ground. Cardinal race with Sidney for fourth place tightens. Bunker Hill and Dalton duel to avoid last place. Chappell and Lorenzo draw crowds as Lorenzo eyes a share of the Deue county lead.
A state framed model beer ordinance targets towns seeking alcohol rules. It covers four license types Brewers wholesalers on premise sales and on premises consumption. Restrictions include no sales to minors or Sundays and penalties for violations. Optional provisions limit sales near churches or schools and define hours and permitted venues.
Huntsman south No 19 rerouting near Sidney and east of Burlington. Proposal includes oiling No 30 countywide to align with national surfacing efforts, graveling east of the Union Pacific viaduct, and uses federal and state funds. County board would approve projects in whole or part.
Hundreds enjoyed a day of sports and revelry as the Krueger gathering drew crowds to ball grounds and racing track. The Lodge Pole edged Sidney 7 to 6 in a tense game, Seals erased a 5 to 0 deficit, and Ed Meyer led horse races with Meyer and Gossard stables dominant. Jockey Minnie Gosard rode to victory, Zikes provided horse entertainment, and one fire circle leap by Arthur Zike closed the feature. The day included unscheduled bouts at Barden's Grove, rainy spells near the mountains, a Peetz defeat of Bayard, and picnics at the Cedar Creek hatchery amid explorations of ancient life.
State finances show better footing than a month ago as the fiscal year ends. Delayed payments from May 1 to July 1 reduced cash in the general fund, which stood at 782,409 on June 30 versus 2,083,937 a year earlier, while June receipts of 768,952 remain lagging the prior year’s 966,795.
The state gained 105000 in May and closed June with a capitol fund of 188361, down from 320911 a year earlier as the building and landscape work nears completion. A temporary school fund of 424911 will be disbursed in July. June’s big boost came from highway funds sent from Washington for federal projects totaling 1303077, about 42 percent of all June receipts, far exceeding the federal highway aid of 86914 in that month.
The passage recalls rainmakers in the drought of Nebraska and Kansas during 1891 92 and their eventual failure to find a continued market. It notes towns like Sault Melbourne Minden and Kearney County and describes homesteaders moving east as drought devastated crops and shortages persisted.
The counties authorize two banks to reduce collateral on county funds. Sunol requires adequate security of 455.26 to cover deposits. Banks held more security than deposits, and with county funds shrinking the expense of holding bonds was deemed unnecessary.
East Dalton society brief notes list Lucile Peterson visiting Betty Seimeer last week. Mr and Mrs J D Devier and daughters spent Sunday with Ed Weikhorst near Potter. Lorrine Schultz works for Mrs Cramer at Cheyenne. Henry Yowell and daughter visited Lloyd Yowell. Warren and Mark Weikhorst stayed with grandparents J D Devier earlier week. Earl Yowell visited with Lawrence Miller from Saturday to Tuesday. Leitha Devier spent Thursday afternoon with...
A local social roundup lists Barbara Brown and Mrs Barkett Barlcroft visiting, Edwards Mintken and Devier families hosting, drive to Sidney, callers at the Munshaw and Baker homes,oversdall and Charlotte visiting, a finger crush incident at a combine, roof and window damage at James Devier’s cow shed, Mrs Baker and Ruby visiting, and over half an inch of rain falling Monday night.
Sterling residents and guests mentioned attending weekend visits at various local homes. Otto Raddatz and family shipped hogs to Denver. John Kurz elected cooperative elevator director. J D Bolton and others made business calls in Kimball and Sterling. Families shared meals and Sunday dinners at several homes.
Mrs. Frank Meier and daughters visited the J. D. Bolton home on Wednesday afternoon. The Lorenzo club met with Mrs. Leverett Payzant on Thursday afternoon and elected leaders to take extension work for the coming year. Those elected were Mrs. Frank Meier and Mrs. J. D. Bolton. Lunch was served by the hostess. The Lorenzo ball team was defeated at Gurley Sunday by a score of 13 to 10.
J W Neilsen newly elected president outlined the broader activities program for the Lions club for the coming year. He announced committee members and urged continuation of the past year’s work. Intercity relationships will be stressed and attendance aimed to stay at the present high peak.
Ralph Lowe returned from a visit to Canada and served as principal speaker recounting sights of particular interest seen during the journey.
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