Sidney Lions Club Opens Supervised Playground for Children
The Sidney Lions club starts a supervised playground at Legion Park next Monday July 14 for six weeks from 9 to 11 am and 7 to 8 30 pm. The program, run by Harold Huntzinger and wife, offers tennis baseball handball croquet storytelling folk dances swimming and a junior golf course. The city provides park grounds equipment and a level field with free services and gravel for a swimming pool as townspeople back the effort with volunteer support and subscription plans.
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Sidney
Harold Huntzinger
Huntzinger
Lions Club
Paul L. Martin
Mr. Martin
Kinton Family Travels After Sister in Law's Death
Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Kinton and daughters Ina Mae and Bernell left Thursday for Falls City following word of the sudden death of Mr. Kinton's sister in law Mrs. Fred Kinton.
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E. B. Kinton
Ina Mae
Bernell
Falls City
Mr. Kinton
Fred Kinton
Pioneer James F. Hanson Dies at 72 in Fremont Hotel Pathfinders
James F. Hanson, 72, a pioneer Nebraskan and former Nebraska Historical Society president, died at his Fremont hotel apartment after complications from a tonsil operation. He laid out Fremont Inglewood, helped route the Great Northern line, organized the drainage district for Platte river levees, promoted scientific farming in western Nebraska and Kansas, and shaped farms around Wayne. A 1916 Roosevelt progressive delegate, he was known for outspoken views on public matters.
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James F. Hanson
Nebraska Historical Society
Nebraska
Kansas
Pathfinders
Fremont
Hanson
Inglewood
Great Northern Railway
Platte River
Western Inobraska
Western
Roosevelt Progressive Party
Chicago
Frequent Upsets Highlight First Half of County League Battle
The Cheyenne county baseball season reaches midpoint amid upsets that defy early form. Lorenzo stunned Bunker Hill 2 to 1, signaling new life for the south fringe nine while Dalton and Gurley lead the pack with strong sluggers and solid pitching. Two big Dalton–Gurley clashes remain, likely drawing capacity crowds as the race tightens.
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Cheyenne County League
Lorenzo
Bunker Hill
Dalton
Gurley
Gurley Baliwick
Dalton Yard
Legge urges steady cutting of wheat acreage in U S
Chairman Alexander Legge of the federal farm board urged a gradual slowing of wheat planting to balance domestic production and consumption. Speaking at Sterling during a regional grain growers meeting, he warned against relying on long term forecasts and noted the 1929 winter wheat crop had a bright turn amid reduced spring yields in the north, a Canadian drop of about 265 million bushels, and smaller outputs in Australia and Argentina, improving surplus conditions this year.
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United States
Sterling
Alexander Legge
Federal Farm Board
Legge
Australia
Alliance Theatre Robbed Saturday
Thieves shattered the Fox Imperial theatre office door at Alliance, rifling the safe and taking over 400 dollars in cash and more than 50 dollars in gold belonging to manager J. E. Hughes. The crime occurred after midnight, discovered by janitor Clyde Leffall around 7 am, with no fingerprints found. Police chief Horton investigated. gloves worn, suggesting local suspects. Continued on page 10.
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Fox Imperial Theatre
Alliance
J. E. Hughes
Clyde Leffall
Horton
Legionnaires to Convene Next Month at North Platte
North Platte hosts state American Legion convention starting August 24 with over a thousand delegates. Events include an old time buffalo barbecue at Scout Rest ranch, aerial tours from the municipal airport, free dances, varied shows, and a drum corps contest offering 550 dollars to the winner.
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North Platte
The
American Legion
Buffalo Bill
Great Platte Valley
Auea
Sidney Circus None Too Good Shows Slim Cast
The Cole Brothers circus billed for 41 clowns 1000 performers and acres of canvas delivered a sparse show with limited human and animal acts. Crowds were disappointed as the menageries featured few horses three elephants one camel ponies and a small menagerie including a lion bear two tigers and a monkey cage.
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Cole Brothers Circus
Arrest Suspects Here Wed With Circus Ties
Ernest and Henry Cotton colored were taken into custody by local authorities on Wednesday after a Bridgepost tip spotted a Ford with an Oklahoma tag. Clothing seized and sent to Morrill county officials suggests possible links to the Cole brothers circus tour as suspects claim innocence while officers note the large wardrobe. Henry remains calm, Ernest appears worried as officers investigate motive and connections.
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Ernest
Henry
Oklahoma
Morrill
Cole Brothers
Livoni
Renfield
Divorces Lose Ground to Cupid in Early Census Reports
More marriages and fewer divorces were recorded last year in the United States according to oral statements on July 5 at the Bureau of Census based on returns from over half the states. New York, Illinois, and Pennsylvania were not yet heard from, so results may change. Los Angeles County and Wayne County lead in divorces, with Cook County Chicago also reporting high numbers.
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United States
Bureau of Census
New York
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Los Angeles County
Calif
Wayne County
Mich
Cook County
Ill
Chicago
Daniel Loses in Evergreen Invitation Final at Sidney
Daniel Loses to J. T. Brown of Evergreen 8 and 7 in the finals of the Evergreen invitation golf tourney at Sidney country club. Brown had earlier beaten Jay Closman 7 and 6 to become the tourney favorite. Daniel, last year’s champion, was praised for his play. no other Sidney men reached finals in the remaining flights.
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Sam Daniel
Sidney Country Club
J. T. Brown
Evergreen Club
Brown
Jay Closman
Daniel
Sidney
Joe Simodynes
Heat Wave Persists as Cheyenne County Sees Near 100 Degrees
The Cheyenne County area endures a lengthy heat spell with temperatures around 98 to 104 degrees. No relief in sight as farmers warn moisture is critical for a profitable spring wheat yield. Eastern Nebraska reports similar heat with Omaha at 102 degrees and crops in need of rain.
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Cheyenne County
Panhandle
Nebraska
Omaha
Sidney
Fort Collins
Greeley
Sidney Sluggers Lead County League Batting Race
Sidney tops the league in team batting with a .311 average, followed by Gurley at .308 and Dalton at .303 in a tight three team race. Leaders include Chaney .560 Willis .516 Weed .500 and Keiselhorst .485. pitching honors go to Jobman seven wins and 100 strikeouts, Bales six wins and 94 strikeouts. Chaney leads in steals with nine and Sidney has seven completed double plays.
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Sidney
Gurley
Dalton
Chaney
Willis
Weed
E. Keiselhorst
Stacy
Whitehead
Lodge Pole
Juelfs
Potter
Slack
Lorenzo
Bales
Jobman
Jead
Mystery Blaze at Holyoke Hotel Sparks Fire Arrest
A mysterious fire at the Commercial hotel in Holyoke on July 4 led to the arrest of operator R F Bieneman. Sheriff and district attorney investigated while Bieneman reportedly confessed planning the blaze and admitted to using kerosene soaked materials as torches. He cited poor business and illness as motives. The fire was discovered around 4 PM.
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Holyoke
R. F. Bieneman
W. E. Higgenbotham
Bieneman
Sterling
Eastern Interests Seek City Pipeline Access Privilege
J W Goodale of Sidney served as pallbearer at the funeral of his uncle Charles W Pool in Lincoln. Pool a former Democratic leader and secretary of state, died Saturday in Lincoln.
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J. W. Goodale
Sidney
Charles W. Pool
Lincoln
Mr. Pool
Wheat Slump Deepens On Crop News Across North
Market closes lower as improved Canada crop conditions and heavy Kansas yields weigh on wheat. Corn also declines while oats rise slightly and rye sinks. Severe heat damages crops in North Dakota and Montana with reports of light wheat and widespread rust in SD fields. A natural gas franchise move in Sidney prompts a special city council session to hear Keystone Pipe and Supply’s proposed 18 inch pipeline route from Amarillo to Torrington amid cautious franchise terms.
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Canada
Kansas
Bismarck
N. D
Harve
Great Falls
Mont
Illinois
Winnipeg
Bartlett Franzier
Alberta
Keystone Pipe and Supply Company
Butler
Keystone Company
Sidney
Nebraska
North Platte Valley
Cook
Scottsbluff
Gering
Amarillo
Farmers Should Feed All Grain This Year
Former Montana grower John C. Langford urged Cheyenne county farmers to feed all small grain this year rather than market at a likely loss. He touted mixed small grains for hogs and cattle and said feeding could raise live stock gains and preserve grain value for later sales.
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Cheyenne County
John C. Langford
Montana
Sidney Wednesday
Denver
Mr. Langford
Langford
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