Bids Sought for Lodge Pole 12 Grade School Building
Sealed bids are requested by the Lodge Pole board of education for construction and equipment of a twelve grade school building. Bids due July 26 at 1 p m with C O Bills in charge. Work to meet National Industrial Recovery Act and Public Works rules. Minimum wage provisions apply and a labor bond Form PW 1255 required. Continued on Page 8 Column 2.
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Lodge Pole Board of Education
Lodge Pole Express
C. O. Bills
The
Board of Education
National Industrial Recovery Act
Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works
Torrential Rain Dims Panhandle Crop Prospects
Torrential rains lashed Cheyenne Kimball and Banner counties causing flood damage to restricted areas and injuring grain. Reports describe one cloudburst flooding a main highway between Kimball and Gering, with crops hit by hail and wind yet some fields thriving. Hot weather accelerates wheat ripening, aiding corn growth and reducing black rust risk though damage persists in wind and hail affected spots.
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Cheyenne
Kimball
Banner
Sidney
Kimbali
Gering
North
Potter
Cheyenne County
Grain Firms Showing Interest In Western Nebraska Center
Leading grain operators of the Midwest search Western Nebraska as a wheat buying hub amid strong crop prospects. For the first time in four years several buyers plan field contact with growers and local buyers to secure a profitable market. Some will operate on commission. In prior years most major grain concerns had Sidney offices or reps, but crop failures, low prices, and government interference ended their presence.
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Middle West
Nebraska
Sidney
Clearance Sale Off To Successful Start At C A West Co
The July clearance sale opened yesterday at the C A West company and enjoyed a very successful opening day. Roy Liggett reported the response was better than anticipated despite the heat of July and expressed gratification. A full page advertisement appears in this issue of the Telegraph.
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C. A. West Company
Roy Liggett
Liggett
The
Telegraph
Library To Close For Renovation Next Week
The city council orders the library closed from July 15 to July 20 for interior renovations. Patrons may take three volumes on Saturday July 13 to cover the week of closure, as announced by the librarian.
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Pat‘rons
Band Concert Rescheduled to July 18 at Tenth and Jackson
The juvenile band will perform Thursday July 18 on the vacant lot at Tenth and Jackson. Director J W Cochran will substitute midweek appearances, so there will be no concert this Sunday.
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Tenth and
Jackson
J. W. Cochran
Applications for Old Age Pension Reach 75 in Cheyenne
Cheyenne county has received 75 applications for old age pensions as of Tuesday afternoon. County Treasurer Louis Wasem, secretary of the county pension board, said no local meeting has occurred to pass on these forms before forwarding them to Lincoln for final decision. Only 60 blanks were available, and Wasem expects as many as 125 to 150 applications. Applicants range from 65 to over 80. Some are clearly needy, others well off. The act requires annual income not exceed 250 dollars.
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Cheyenne County
Louis Wasem
Wasem
County Pension Board
Lincoln
Seals To Appear At Chappell This Week
Injuries cripple Sidney’s ball team but the Seals are booked for an appearance at Chappell Sunday. Sawicki and W Thomas out after an auto crash, infield patched, Rehmers to receive in Sawicki’s place. Marlatt likely to pitch, Wilson or Bales to face Chappell. Outcome could affect Western Nebraska league first half race.
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Sidney
Seals
Chappell
Sawicki
W. Thomas
Rehmers
Erv Marlatt
Lefty Wilson
Bales
Wilson
Oshkosh
Wiker Sells Practice Going To California
Dr. W H Wiker Sidney optometrist has sold his practice to Dr L A Bersee of Chappell and will travel to California for a post graduate course. Bersee expects to take over Sidney practice by July 15 as the Wikers depart for the coast. Wiker has built a wide Sidney clientele and plans to stay connected with Cheyenne county. Bersee brings eighteen years Nebraska practice and strong local referrals.
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W. H. Wiker
Sidney
L. A.bersee
Chappell
Wiker
University of California
Bersee
Wikers
Coast
Cheyenne County
No Trace Found of Loot in Western Public Service Theft
A Sunday night theft at Western Public Service left most loot unrecovered by Monday morning. Police questioned entry method with no broken windows or forced locks detected. F W Beyer was charged with petty larceny after being found with lingerie tied to the case.
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Western Public Service Company
F. W. Beyer
Beyer
West
Jepner
West's
Beer Garden Closed. New Lessee Expected Soon
The Sidney Beer Garden shut down Tuesday noon under proprietress Hazel Marie Slayter after a complaint alleged dancing occurred on the premises, a breach of law. She indicated the garden will be remodeled and likely leased and reopened in the near future as several parties have sought to operate it.
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Sidney Beer Garden
Hazel Marie Slayter
Coffee Asks Federal District Be Divided in Nebraska
Rep. Coffee a Nebraska Democrat introduced a bill to create an extra federal judicial district. It would split Scotts Bluff Garden Morrill Cheyenne Kimball and Banner counties from the North Platte district to form the new district with a term of court at Scottsbluff starting the second Monday in February.
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Rep
Coffee
Nebraska
Scottsbluff
Scotts Bluff
Garden
Morrill
Cheyenne
Kimball
Banner
North Platte
Free Swim For Kids At Sidney Pool This Morning
All youngsters who attended the playground sessions this summer are invited to a free swimming party at 9 30 this morning at the Sidney swimming pool. No charge unless they wish to rent suits or towels. The wading pool at Legion Park has been crowded all week due to hot weather. The directors expect 16th and Illinois pool to be well filled for the event.
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Sidney
Legion Park
16Th
Illinois
Early Plans For Lodge Pole Picnic And Reunion
At a Lodge Pole Community club meeting plans were begun for the Annual Old Settlers Reunion to be held on Labor Day September 2 at Lodge Pole. Officers elected were O J Melton president S H Wolfe secretary treasurer L DeBrunner A J Lindley H C Craig directors. Other committees will be appointed soon.
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Lodge Pole Community Club
Old Settlers
Lodge Pole
Labor Day
O. J. Melton
S. H. Wolfe
L. DeBrunner
A. J. Lindley
H. C. Craig
Willard May Referee Legion Boxing Card July 22
The American Legion bowls over plans to hire Jess Willard former heavyweight champion as referee for the July 22 main event after price talks faltered. Willard aims to command $300 to $500 gates while Legion officials favor Mike Allen and question added value. A strong show with Dixon McQuillan and Beal is eyed, preliminaries filling out by Saturday.
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The
American Legion
Jess Willard
Willard
the Legion
Big Jess
Legion
Jess
Dixon-McQuillan
Chambers Authorized To Make Four Per Cent Loans
Chambers announces four percent loans for farmers in the territory through the Sidney National Farm Loan association. The new rate, the lowest permanent rate in America, follows three consecutive cuts by the land bank this year. The 4 percent rate lasts for the life of the loan.
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Chambers
Federal Land Bank
Sidney National Farm Loan Association
C. P. Chambers
America
D. P. Hogan
The
Land Bank
Hogan
Bank
Farm Credit Acs
Carnival elimination favored for 1936 Fourth of July
John Costello legion commander advocates hiring four or five rides to cover carnival needs and eliminate undesired side shows. He speaks for himself, backed by two legionnaires, while pockets were picked during the day and nine books disappeared mainly during evening fights. five recovered in a restaurant booth.
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John Costello
Legion
Costello
R. B. Hamilton
R. V. Frances
Nebraska Union Pacific Awards Scholarships for Agriculture
Union Pacific system announced its annual scholarships for agricultural or home economics study in twenty Nebraska counties. Twenty winners and four alternates were named, including J. D. Hughes and Evelyn Millett of Sidney for Cheyenne County, Dorothy Vedene for Kimball County, and Hudson Helliger for Deuel County. Awards range from 100 dollars for full four year or two year programs to 50 dollars for a winter short course. Hughes and Millett cited for outstanding vocational work in agriculture and home economics respectively.
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Union Pacific System
Nebraska
J. D. Hughes
Evelyn Millett
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Dorothy Vedene
Kimball County
Hudson Helliger
Chappell
Devel County
Hughes
Millett
Reed Is Definitly Engaged To Lead Sidney High
The school board signed Rex Reed formerly of Chappell as athletic director at Sidney High, replacing Leo P. Black who moves to Columbus. Reed secured release from Scottsbluff where he was assistant coach and science teacher. Regarded as one of Nebraska’s ablest coaches, he plans to continue his strong football and basketball record. He is also noted as an outstanding teacher with the same subjects as Black, so no timetable changes are needed.
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Rex Reed
Chappell
Sidney High School
Reed
Leo P. Black
Columbus
I. W. Ladegard
Board of Education
Scottsbluff
Nebraska
Sidney
Wheat payments raised to 33 cents a bushel in 1935
Secretary Wallace signed a proclamation setting the 1935 wheat benefit payments at 33 cents per bushel amid news of a cotton acreage rise to 29,166,000 acres, a 46 percent year over year. The AAA projects at least 14 million extra income to wheat producers, with total wheat payments at 115 million versus about 100 million at 29 cents. Payments will occur in two installments, 20 cents on allotments now and the remainder after 1935–36 fiscal costs are settled.
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Wallace
Agricultural Department
Department
AAA
H. G. Gould
Designs New Plane the Government Buys Fifteen
A new airplane with three wheel landing gear and a pusher propeller, claimed to be landable on a dime, was designed by Dean Hantinodld of Grand Michigan, husband of Bertha Flo of Sidney. Hammond notes the craft cannot be nosed over and the federal government has ordered fifteen of these new type planes. a picture of the streamlined ship appeared on the Omaha newspaper picture page Thursday.
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Dean Hantinodld
Young Aviation
Michigan
Bertha Flo
Sidney
Hammond
Omahe
Giant Ford trimotor rides offered at half price
Passenger rides over the city in a huge Ford trimotor plane are offered today at half price through courtesy of Joe A. Gibson Inc. Two passengers may ride for the coupon price of $1.50 normally per person. Porter Oil Co. furnishes fuel for the event.
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Joe A. Gibson
Stage Attraction At Fox Theatre Friday
Gene Howard and his Rio Grande Riders perform at the Fox Theatre for a one day engagement. The act features Howard as the main draw with a troupe delivering mountain and cowboy music and dance. A special matinee is scheduled for those unable to attend the evening show.
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Gene Howard
Fox Theatre Tonight
Howard
City Ant Eradication Program Claims Progress
Property owners and tenants troubled by ants are urged to report to the city clerk. The city plans to have its official exterminator swiftly remove the pests as part of a relentless battle against ants and rats, reducing nuisance under the eradication program.
Nell Spurling Weds Don Hudson In Home Ceremony
The wedding of Don Hudson and Nell Spurling was held Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Hazel Barger with Rev. P Cheff officiating. The couple exchanged vows in a single ring ceremony in front of a mantel adorned with pink and white flowers. Nell Spurling wore white Ellison lace with a pink taffeta gown, and Lyle Carlson gave the bride away while Dale Hudson served as best man. Patty Schroeder sang I Love You Truly with piano accompaniment by Mrs. Barger.
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Don Hudson
Nell Spurling
Hazel Barger
Paul
P. P.cheff
Presbyterian Church
Lyle Carlson
Dale Hudson
Patty Schroeder
Mrs. Barger
Thomas And Scouts Will Depart Sunday
Dr. Leo J. Thomas and five Sidney Boy Scouts will embark on a three week auto trip to Mexico City as the main destination. The group includes Donald Fulton Bill Tewell James Hand Jack Bentley and Bob Barlow. They will camp during travel and stay in a hotel in Mexico City. Thomas plans to show the lads every scenic point and will represent the Sidney Lions Club at the Lions International convention starting July 23.
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Leo J. Thomas
Sidney
Mexico City
Dr. Thomas
Donald Fulton
Bill Tewell
James Hand
Jack Bentley
Bob Barlow
Mexican Capitol
Thomas
Sidney Lions Club
Lions International
Robinsons to Leave Sidney for Evanston Ill Tuesday
Mr and Mrs Iven Robinson and family plan to depart Sidney next Tuesday for Evanston Illinois where Mr Robinson will work in the post office His successor Guy C Batton and family arrived from Laverne California and have been riding along the mail route meeting residents The Robinsons have been active in Sidney and their absence will be felt especially in local boy scout activities of which Mr Robinson was a key leader
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Iven Robinson
Sidney
Evanston
Ill
Robinson
Guy C. Battan
Laverne
Calif
Batton
Robinsons
Sign Horse Act For Iowa Fair In August
Arthur Zike has received a contract from the Pott County Fair Association at Avoca Iowa to show his educated horses at the fair from August 6 to 9. Several other Iowa fairs also plan to use the act. The act was a highlight of the July Fourth celebration last week and drew favorable comment.
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Arthur. Zike
Pott County Fair Association
Avoca
Iowa
Special Grocery Sale Staged This Week in Sidney
The Safeway and Wiggly Wiggly stores in Sidney hold a special week long sale offering staple items at reduced prices. Market managers describe it as a clearance and expect to break July records as advertised in this issue of the Telegraph.
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Safeway
State Tries to Spend Its Money But Fails
The state board of educational lands and funds attempted to invest $500,000 of its surplus but failed. State Treasurer Hall found that when trying to buy a half million dollars of the new government bond issue the entire issue had been sold and bonds now trade at a premium.
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State Board of Educational Lands
Hall
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Mercury
State
Panhandle
California
Mike Allen
Jack Johnson
Dixon
McQuillan
Joey Beal
Organization
Legionnaires
Ny Reed
Fox Theatre
Nell
Spurling
Thomas and Scouts
Iowa Fair
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