Lincoln Highway traffic through Sidney suffers from poor paving
Tourists on Lincoln highway No 30 bypass Sidney as uneven surfaces and detours reduce travel comfort. Nebraska towns along No 30 lose business while oiling and paving lag. local garages and restaurants report unmet tourism potential for another summer. Detours near Ogallala Kimball and Cheyenne county prolong delays. optimism remains for next year’s improvements and broader advertising.
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Sidney
Nebraska
Ogallala
Cheyenne County
Kimball
Big Springs
Ogallalla
Wyoming
Utah
Denver
North Platte
Lincoln Highway Association
No. 30
Lincoln Highway
Bankers Predict Nebraska Corn Yield At 11.5 Bushels Per Acre
Farmers expected to harvest 2,995,850,000 bushels of corn this year, up from 2,557,000,000 last year, while wheat is forecast at 737,000,000 bushels. July 1 conditions show shifts in acreages due to low cash crop prices, with total crop acreage slightly above last year but below 1929 and 1930.
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Department of Agriculture
Fieur
Crop Reporting Board
Nebraska
Panhandle
Tne
Cheyenne County 15 Included in Potato Tour Trip This Year
The Nebraska July crop report notes June had better winter wheat, corn, oats, and barley conditions across most of the state. Cheyenne County is part of an upcoming potato tour itinerary starting August 15 in Kimball, Banner, and Cheyenne counties with follow ups in Scotts Bluff Morrill Box Butte Dawes and Sheridan counties. Specialists from the College of Agriculture and the U S Department of Agriculture will discuss potato grower problems and potential remedies.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Panhandle
Kimball County
Kimball
Banner
Cheyenne
Scotts Bluff
Morrill
Box Butte
College of Agriculture
Dawes
Sheridan
South Dakota
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Premium Committee Finishes Work for Cheyenne County Fair
The Premium Committee of the Cheyenne County Fair Board reports completion of its work and will present at the next fair board meeting. Premiums will be trimmed to fit the $3,000 county appropriation, with $1,800 for the fair, $1,200 reserved to clear building debt, aiming for a big, clean slate and a top western Nebraska fair grounds.
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Fair Board
Board of Commissioners
Nebraska
Softball Schedule For Coming Week By Committee
After the first week in Sidney's two softball leagues each team had one game played with several upsets. Ten games completed, standings show American league winners DeMolay Western Nebraska Oil Western Public Service Green Lantern and Union Pacific. losers Bottling Work Finke Creamery Chevrolet Knotholes Piggly Wiggly. National league winners Conoco Osborn Bonham's Union Postoffice Knights of Columbus. losers Western Creamery Legion Lions Club Boyd's Telegraph. Schedule for Monday through Friday lists matchups including Western Nebraska Oil vs Western Public Service Monday, and DeMolay vs Green Lantern Thursday. Continued on page 6.
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Sidney
American League
DeMolay
Western Nebraska Oil
Western Public Service
Green Lantern
Union Pacific
Finke Creamery
Chevrolet
Knotholes
Piggly Wiggly
National League
Conoco
Osborn
Sunday School Picnic Set Tuesday July 19
The annual Christian Sunday school picnic will be held next Tuesday at the city park. Rev. J. H. Bicknell extends a cordial invitation to the public. Guests should bring their own covered lunches. The day aims for fellowship and old fashioned enjoyment.
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J. H. Bicknell
Pioneer Resident Of This County Is Dead
Lewis H. Hale, a Cheyenne county pioneer and former St. George ranch owner near Sidney, died in Las Vegas Nevada on June 30 after a long illness. He was visiting Las Vegas with health concerns and died on his birthdate anniversary. Hale moved his family to Fort Collins in 1889 where his wife died, leaving three children. He remarried and had a daughter, then moved to Manila Utah five years ago before relocating to Las Vegas.
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Lincoln Highway
Sidney
Steele
Olinger
Ogallala
Cheyenne County
Telegraph
St. George Ranch
Lewis H. Hale
Las Vegas
Nevada
Mr. Hale
Fort Collins
Colo
Manila
Utah
Additional Funds For Highways Near Sidney
Federal highway funds totaling over 245 million dollars will be released this year, with Nebraska likely to receive a large share without immediate matching requirements. President Hoover signed the agricultural bill, freeing 100 million for federal highway aid and 12.5 million for forest and park roads, ensuring cash for road building in the coming 12 months.
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Nebraska
Federal
Congress
Hoover
Agricultural Department
Public Roads Bureau
Closman Eliminated At Evergreen Meet
Jay Closman of Sidney, who had captured medalist honors with a 71 and defeated N. W. Ladegard of Sidney in the first round, was eliminated in the afternoon round by J. A. Crow of the Rocky Mountain country club. Reportedly off form, Closman suffered a decisive defeat after a brilliant season so far, seen by scribes as a top golfer in the Evergreen invitation.
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N. W. Ladegard
Sidney
Jay Closman
J. A. Crow
Rocky Mountain Country Club
Glosman
Kratz Says Refusal To Issue Warrants Cited In Liquor Case
County Judge Golden P. Kratz offered no comment on a charge by federal agent Ilarold D. Wilson that Kratz refused to issue liquor search warrants. Kratz said he declined after federal officers asked for warrants he believed would be illegal, stressing constitutional duties. He noted opposition to county funding of federal prosecutions while confirming willingness to cooperate. Wilson claimed 17 arrests in Scotts Bluff county and hinted at possible North Platte warrants. County Attorney Kepler was unavailable for comment.
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Culvers
Steele
Here
Sidney
Burlington
Union Pacific
Golden P. Kratz
Ilarold D. Wilson
Scottsbluff
Wilson
Kratz
Nebraska
Cheyenne
Forsling
Scotts Bluff
Panhandle
Cheyenne County
North Platte
Kepler
Three Sidney Building and Loan Directors Elected
Three members were named to the board of directors of the Sidney Building and Loan association at its Monday night meeting. Elected were Marius Christensen E D Worden and Leslie Neubauer. The nine member board has three elected each year. Herman Schroeder chaired the meeting with Neubauer as secretary. The association reported excellent affairs and a strong outlook despite past reverses. It notes never missing semi annual dividends since 1899 and predicts steady growth as business conditions improve.
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The
Sidney Building and Loan Association
Marius Christensen
E. D. Worden
Leslie Neubauer
Herman Schroeder
Nebraska
Seals Chase First in Wheat Belt as Potters Tilt Looms
Sidney Seals hold a slim chance to seize undisputed Wheat Belt top spot Sunday with an away game at Potter. Rumor says Potter may debut new pitcher from the Marlett brothers clan, challenging Art Closman who Seals fans claim has out pitched the entire Marlett brood. The clash, described as the feature of the state by rabid fans, follows a win over Lodge Pole last week.
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Sidney
Seals
Lodge Pole
Potter
Bearcats
Marlett Brothers
Hawk Springs
Wyo
Seal
Art Closman
Marlett
Closman
Dalton
Peetz
Hornby
Barley Variety Tests To Be Demonstrated At Beyers Farm
P P Beyer near Bunker Hill schoolhouse hosts a barley variety meeting at 7 pm with agronomist P H Stewart discussing the relative value of a dozen barley varieties from tests at Beyer’s and other farms. The event, held after supper, aims to view plots before dark and invites interested farmers seeking higher yields and better varieties.
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P. J. Beyers
P. J. Beyer
Bunker Hill
P. H. Stewart
Extension Service
Mr. Beyer
Stewart
Irrigated Alfalfa At Olson Ranch Earns High Praise
Olson and sons irrigate about six acres on a 40 acre tract using electric pump water from an underground river crossing Cheyenne county. The alfalfa is thick and ready for cutting with a predicted record yield for their irrigated lands in Lodge Pole valley. Visitors are urged to inspect the field before Monday.
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Cheyenne County
Olson and Sons
Olson
Lodge Pole
Legion Fight Card Set for Cheyenne County Fair Night
The American Legion boxing committee plans September 15 as the next show on the Cheyenne county fair third night with Ham Jenkins of Denver and Fay Clark of Hemingford expected as principal fighters. A supporting card will be arranged to match the main event, as summer heats and farmers’ finances limited summer shows.
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American Legion
Cheyenne County Fair
Ham Jenkins
Denver Negro
Fay Clark
Hemingford Battler
Grand Hotel Seat Sale At Fox Theatre Box Office
Tickets on sale for Grand Hotel at the Fox theatre next Wednesday with matinee and night shows. All seats reserved. afternoon and evening prices vary by section and include the federal amusement tax. M. G. M. holds the one day engagement and Greta Garbo stars in this all star production.
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Fox Theatre
Grand Hotel
Fox
Greta Garbo
All Star
Miss Garbo
Stockholm
Ring
Hher
Rotarians Edge Lions In Rain Shortened Softball Fight
Rotarians defeated the Lions 6 to 4 Wednesday night as Barger and Fine powered offense. Barger's two‑on, first inning homer sparked the win while Rotarians’ sharp fielding stifled Lions rallies amid a drenching rain.
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Barger
Fine
Rotary Club
Lions Club
Rotarians
No Labor Hire Under Terms Federal Loan
The four cents per bushel granted to farmers mortgaged to the government under the seed loan of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation cannot be used to hire labor. It covers fuel and equipment, with the expectation that farmers harvest only what they have planted, prompting farmers to exchange labor to cut hiring costs.
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation
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County Fair Board
Nels Olson
Legion
Lions
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