Hopper Poison War Pushes in County Amid Heavy Loss Forecast
Bare, extension entomologist, urged Nebraska farmers to continue poisoning grasshoppers for ten to fourteen days in the critical period. Third poison shipment arrives, with a two week campaign urged to outpace hoppers before egg laying peaks next fall. About 462 cars of federal bait distributed statewide. two weeks remain to finish by July 20. Hoppers moving into corn low and grain, with Colorado guard involvement noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S Bare
College of Agriculture and General
Nebraska
Colton
Lodgepole
Sidney
Gurley
Bunkers
Huntsman
Lorenzo
Potter and
Chambers
Triison
Pleasant View
Bronson
Union Valley Eagle
Treenitz
Bare
Colorado
National Guard
Carolina
WPA Stature to be reduced in Nebraska summer
Officials expect a pronounced pruning of WPA rolls as federal funds shrink by about 500 million dollars from the previous fiscal year. Nebraska workload runs roughly 18 200, and a possible half-cut looms with winter peak demand and new curtailment rules arriving soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
Nebraska
WIPA
J R. Smith
Washington
Felton
Kimball Mission May Be Discontinued Soon
The central district American Lutheran church mission board met at Lincoln to plan next year. Officials discussed possibly withdrawing the Kimball mission station and said no decision would be finalized until the district convention at Dewitt next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Board of the
Central District American Lutheran Church
Lincoln
Kimball
Dewitt
District WPA Office Cut Back Across District Offices
WPA district office staff at Alliance has been reduced by more than two-thirds. Once over 40 workers, the district headquarters now operates with a supervisor and a small number of assistants after ongoing staff cuts this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
Alliance
No Inquest Planned In Attebery Death
County attorney says there will be no inquest into Edwin Attebery’s fatal crash five miles west of here. Attebery died from a broken neck and crushed chest after his car collided head on with Jess Hobson’s vehicle. Hobson and Clarence Bills were lightly injured as both cars were badly damaged. Sheriff Schulz cites glare from headlights as a possible factor.
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Edwin Attebery
Sidney
Attebery
Jess Hobson
Lodge Pole
Here
W. W. Schulz
Hobson
Clarence Bills
Schulz
Bills
Curtis Farm Bureau Session Planned For July Thirteenth
A farm bureau mass meeting is scheduled at Curtis on July 13 to discuss the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1937. Two state meetings are planned, one at Niobrara and one at Curtis, with Curtis closer to this county. The aim is to educate farmers to take a more informed stand for or against the act. A large county delegation is expected next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Curtis
Niobrara
American National Bank Maintains Million-Dollar Status
The June 30 financial statement shows deposits exceeding 985000 and loans totaling over 250000, with a grand total of 1 076 116 48. The bank preserves its position as a million-dollar institution reflecting growing territory importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American National Bank
Former Sidney Resident John Edner Dies in North Platte
John Edner, 45, of North Platte and former Sidney resident, died Tuesday night in a North Platte hospital after an operation for a ruptured appendix. He worked about 15 years for Cold Packing Co of Omaha and visited Sidney regularly. He and his brother Andy Edner were well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Edner
North Platte
Sidney
Edner
Cold Packing Company
Omaha
Andy Edner
Carnival Pulls Out At Request Of Chief
The Central States show, booked for the July Fourth celebration, left town Wednesday after a City and American Legion push. Chief of Police R H Rogers read the riot act to the carnival manager, saying his contract obligations were not met and urging removal. Legion officials backed the move, claiming the show failed to meet promised standards and business had faded. Rogers also had the carnival pay to clean Hickory street, leaving it deplorable in condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central States
R. H. Rogers
Rogers
American Legion
Legion
Carnival
Hickory Street
C. F Zieger United
Sidney
Thousands Flock to Keystone Dam Site Amid Guards
The Lewellen Times reports thousands visit the Keystone dam project to watch proceedings while guards block near quarters. Visitors may view from a distance but cannot approach machinery. A growing miniature city of shacks shelters workers from local counties. Large-scale equipment underscores the project. People from across the state bring dinners and spend the day at the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Dam
Lewellen Times
Central Shoe Store Annual Sale Highlights White Shoes
The Telegraph reports Central Shoe store holds a July clearance featuring about 200 white shoes for men women and children. Rolfe A Hine hosiery manager notes Kedettes and white shoe polish are part of this year’s event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Telegraph
Rolfe
Prime Coat Lays on Three Avenues in Oiling District
Inland Construction begins 55 block oiling in Sidney with prime coat laid on 14th and 15th avenues and expected on 13th by day’s end. City engineer says coating should occur in hottest part of day, shops on other avenues to follow. Traffic will be limited at times while matting is completed and nighttime drivers urged to proceed with caution within districts four five six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Inland Construction Company
Sidney
14Th
15Th Avenues
13Th Avenue
Clifford Page
Page
Navy Recruiter to Visit Town for Enlistment Examinations
Chief Boatswains Mate A L Boswell, a navy recruiter, will be in town July 15 to 17 at the Legion hall city auditorium to contact interested persons, explain the navy, and conduct preliminary physical examinations for enlistment. He may issue literature, applications, and questionnaires. Applicants must be 17 to 25, 64 to 74 inches tall, with parental consent, five references, and no police records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A L. Boswell
Navy
Boswell
Navy Recruiting Service
Legion Hall
City Auditorium
Naivy
Getting Rich Quick By Oil Discovery In Nebraska
Nebraska university geologist E C Reed warned investors that quick riches from oil or gas in Nebraska are unlikely, like a 100 to one shot. He noted over 60 test wells, nine more under way, and about 100 test wells overall with none yet productive. The wells are scattered near Harrison Chadron North Platte Cerston Homer Reynolds DuBois and Dawson. Reed cited geological similarities to oil states as attracting larger companies, signaling future activity. Continued on page 8 column 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E C Reed
Nebraska University
Nebraska
Reed
Harrison
Chadron
North Platte
Cerston
Homer
Reynolds
DuBois
Dawson Reed
Sidney Ball Team to Meet Pine Bluffs Indians Sunday
Sidney renews league warfare Sunday on the Pine Bluffs diamond as Hudson the ace moundsman backs Sidney against Pine Bluffs. In a 10 inning loss to Kimball 10 to 5, four errors echoed in the rally. Allen led with five safeties in the two games and Hudson fanned 29 over the Fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Pine Bluffs Indians
Pine Bluffs
Joop
Hudson
Ace Moundsman
Indians
Kimball
Peetz
Allen
Peetz Maley
Bales
V. Thomas
Loebe
Ashenbrenner
Rededication of Fort Laramie Draws 15000 Visitors
Thousands gathered at Fort Laramie for a Monday dedication marking its return to public ownership as a national monument. The scene revived 19th century life with reenactments, marching bands, and displays across the fort, including pioneer graves, wagon trains, and early Oregon Trail references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsbluff Star Herald
Elizabeth Thies
Old Fort Laramie
Fort Laramie
Wyoming
Crcest Bridge
Mississippi
Bedlam
Sutter
Grattan
Laramie River
Oregon Trail
Wild Bill Hickok
Johnson Insurance Agency Sold to W. P. Ackerman
The J W Johnson Insurance Agency, a long standing western Nebraska firm, was bought by W P Ackerman of Bridgeport. The business will be renamed W P Ackerman Insurance Agency and Ackerman will represent all existing companies. Policies remain in force as the transfer proceeds. Ackerman plans to move his family to Sidney when ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J W. Johnson
Nebraska
W P Ackerman
Bridgeport
W. P Ackerman
Ackerman
Johnson Agency
Batchelder Not Out Of Danger After Station Fall
Charles Batchelder of Lincoln remained in very serious condition after a fall into a deep hole at a filling station east of Sidney last Saturday night. Dr. R. E. Roache said he showed some strength gain but skull fracture and possible internal injuries keep danger imminent. two children were with him, wife dead.
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Charles Batchelder
Lincoln
Sidney
R.E Roache
Batchelder
Roche
Nebraska soil plan acreage to shrink in 1937 program
The Nebraska conservation committee reports 62 percent of crop land participates in the 1937 soil program, down from 71 percent last year. Chairman Fred Wallace cites a missed May 15 deadline as excluding fair weather cooperators, with western farms showing heaviest participation as drought prompts summer fallowing and soil practices for payments. The group anticipates a spring legume and grass surge may boost figures later in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Agricultural Conservation Committee
Nebraska
Fred Wallace
Greenwood Named Supervisor Of Co Op
The appointment of George Greenwood of Sidney as district supervisor for the Community Cooperative Oil company was announced this week. Klem Miller was placed in charge of Mission station No. 1 at Tenth avenue and King street, and Harold Taylor was made manager of Mission station No. 4 at 15th avenue and Illinois street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Greenwood
Sidney
Community Cooperative Oil Company
Klem Miller
Tenth Avenue
King Street
Harold Taylor
15Th Avenue
Illinois Street
Gas Tax Shares Sent Out To All Counties
State Treasurer Jo distributed 275 039 54 to counties as their share of the monthly gas tax based on autos registered. After deduction of 1 300 excess registration fees collected from Kansas truckers by 12 Nebraska counties. Western Nebraska allocations include Banner 448 96 Box Butte 2 333 68 Cheyenne 2 504 78 Dawes 2 228 24 Deuel 1 045 15 Garden 1 038 61 Kimball 1 234 82 Morrill 1 817 08 Scotts Bluff 6 467 86 Sheridan 2 249 46 Sioux 897 83.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Nebraska
Cheyenne
Dawes
Deuel
Garden
Kimball
Morrill
Scotts Bluff
Sheridan
Sioux
Porter's Name Taken Off Treasurer's Bond
Cheyenne County board removes R J Porter as a county treasurer bond surety for Louis Wasem after noting remaining sureties hold adequate real property. Board then approves a long list of claims and discharges liabilities under the bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
R. J. Porter
Louis Wasem
Cheyenne County
4-H Specialists to Aid Sidney Demonstration Clubs
Two agricultural extension specialists will visit Sidney on August 5 to assist 4-H club demonstration teams. Each club must field a demonstration of 10 to 20 minutes and present it publicly. Leaders should help teams gather materials and organize tasks to finish the demonstration.
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Sidney
Governor Cochran Visits Sidney Irrigation Pumping Sites
Governor Roy L Cochran visited Sidney on July 5 to inspect new irrigation wells in Lodge Pole valley west of town. He toured the Olson farm and a field of corn and beets, praised sugar beets’ vigor, and reviewed the county garden at Cheyenne County Garden set to supply county relief meals. The party discussed water flow and pumping costs as they reviewed the county’s self sustaining vegetable plan for relief cases.
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Roy L Cochran
Sidney
Lodge Pole
Cochran
R E. Roche
O A Olson
Olson
Cheyenne County
Roche
J W. Billeter
Nebraska
Legion Auxiliary District Picnic Set Next Sunday in Alliance
Invitations go to all American Legion and auxiliary members of the fourth district for an Alliance city park picnic with prizes for posts and auxiliaries boasting the largest turnout. Activities start with supervised play at 10:30 across from the park, with swimming nearby. Golden P. Kratz of Sidney, former department commander, will speak. District Vice Commander W. P. Ackerman will perform music. Attendees should bring lunch baskets. ice cream and iced tea will be supplied by the Alliance post and auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Fourth District
Alliance
Sidney
Golden P. Kratz
W. P. Ackerman
Alliance Post and Auxiliary
Two Sidney Girls To Broadcast On Sunday
Jeanette Larson and Elaine Wieand, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Larson and Mr. and Mrs. John Wieand, will broadcast Sunday afternoon July 11 from 1 30 to 2 o clock mountain time on North Platte radio. Both have been studying a special summer music course at Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Larson
Leroy Larson
Elaine Weiand
John Wieand
North Platte
Lincoln
States Auditors Hold Meeting This Week
State Auditor W. H. Price met with county treasury examiners to discuss the new uniform system of accounting for all county officers provided by the last legislature. Price said he would appoint additional examiners soon, noting that heretofore only county treasuries were audited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Price
Treasury
Price
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Powca Snte Park
Dixon County
Chadron State Park
Dawes County
Crystal Lake
Dakota County
Missouri River
Decatur
Central State
Keystone
Oiling
Old Fort
Flornell
Halleston
Westminster Kennel Club
New York
Johnson Insurance Agency
Greenwood
Porter
Sidney Girls
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