Committeemen Named By Wheat Control Groups Election Dates Set
County wheat groups will hold July meetings to elect precinct chairmen and two committeemen per precinct. Officers serve until July 1936 and will oversee old contract completions, educational meetings, and new wheat contracts. Eligible voters include anyone who signed 1933-1935 contracts. Meetings at 8 p m on July 30 in Davison Center Church Lodge Pole Town Hall Gurley Engel Hall Pleasant View School House.
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Washington
Swinbank
Davison—Center
Lodge Pole—Town Hall
Gurley—Engel Hall
Pleasant View—School House
Pioneer Resident of County Dies Tuesday
Mrs. Leopold Rezanina aged 59 a Cheyenne county resident for over 30 years died in a local hospital Tuesday morning after a month of illness A pioneer homesteader in the Sidney area she was active in the Catholic church and a community leader Her survivors include her husband eight children Frank Mrs Ben Bolke Mrs Albert Ruttner Paul William Benedict Sister M Benedict and Sister Frances DeSales One son Walter preceded her in death in 1920 Interment followed at the Catholic cemetery with Gehrig funeral service in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leopold Rezanina
Cheyenne County
Sidney
Anton Link
Gehrig
Rezanina
Frank
Ben Bolke
Albert Ruttner
Paul
William
Benedict
M. Benedict
Frances DeSales
Walter
Draw in Six Rounds Between O Connell and Hand
Tom O Connell of Sidney and Jim Hand of Lorenzo fought to a six round draw in a grudge bout reported by the Scottsbluff Star Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsbluff Star Herald
Bluffs
Tom O'Connell
Sidney
Jim Hand
Lorenzo
Lodge Pole to Open Bids for New 12 Grade School
Bids will be opened today at Lodge Pole for construction and equipment of a new 12 grade school plant. Funds come from the district and Uncle Sam and contracts will be let soon. The district school board meets at 1 PM to consider all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge Pole
Uncle Sam
Son
Possibe
Injured Woman Dies After Collision In David City
L. M. Sharp of Sidney witnessed the death of Mrs. Elinor Altman, 25, of David City, Tuesday after a collision with a gasoline truck. Sharp picked up the injured woman and rushed her toward David City hospital where she died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Sharp
Sidney
Elinor Altman
David City
Sharp
David City Hospital
No Action Taken On Old Age Pension Meeting
The old age pension board met Tuesday with 165 applications on file but took no definite action on any case. Action was deferred pending closer investigation and checks with relief officials. The flood of forms overwhelmed expectations and a definite next meeting date was not set.
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Old Age Pension Board
Louis Wasem
Wasem
Equalization Hearings Set To Start Next Week
Equalization hearings for county levies will likely begin next Monday morning. Tax Commissioner Smith said. Douglas county has not provided abstracts of assessment required by the state board. Dodge county data was turned over to Smith Monday by assessor Herman Suhr. Delays in receiving data slow the board’s work as Nebraska statutes require the levy to be set by August 22.
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Smith
Douglas County
State Eqalization Board
Dodge County
Herman F. Suhr
Fremont
Dodge
Douglas
State Board
Nebraska
Fighter Trains Here For Battle August 1st
Willie Williams of Denver trains in Sidney for a fight at Grand Island on August 1 against Young Dixon. Williams, from the Bob O'Brien stable, rose to fame by twice defeating Mickey Cohen Colorado lightweight champ. He was in Showboat McQuillan's corner Monday night and watched Dixon, and believes he can beat him.
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Willie Williams
Denver
Sidney
Grand Island
Young Dixon
Williams
Bob O’brien
McQuillan
Mickey Cohen
Colorado
Dixon
Rattle Snake Invasion Stoppped By Quick Office Worker
J. L. Hand of the Midwest Combine and Tractor company found a three foot rattle snake in his office Tuesday afternoon. He jumped at the sight but quickly grabbed a club and killed the reptile amid a pile of correspondence in his Midwest office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Hand
Midwest Combine and Tractor Company
Hand
Two League Games Scheduled This Week in Western Nebraska
Sidney hosts two sectional games of interest this week as Big Springs visits Potter and Chappell travels to Ogallala. Both matchups feature strong, evenly matched teams on paper, attracting league followers in the county.
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Sidney
Nebraska
Big Springs
Potter
Chappell
Ogallala
Dixon Wins Close Bout Over McQuillan in Ten Rounds
Local boxing headline reports Dixon narrowly defeating Showboat McQuillan after a ten‑round battle. McQuillan fought aggressively at close range, delivering strong body blows, while Dixon relied on distance punching and weathered repeated low blows. Referee Mike Allen supported the decision amid boos. fans saw a comeback effort by Dixon.
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Dixon
McQuillan
Denver
Illinois
Mike Allen
Allen
Dix
Sidney And Sterling Set For Sunday Basketball Clash
Sidney seals host Sterling in a Sunday 2:30 pm showdown. Sterling brings a polished nine aiming to regain regional prestige lost to Sidney, while Sidney relies on a sharp hometown roster. Admission remains 25 cents.
Lincoln Highway Association Ends Campaign Effort
The Lincoln Highway association has suspended activities after declaring victory in the push for good roads. The history of the drive is being compiled into a book for early contributors, with R. S. Oberfelder and J. L. McIntosh among the first members noted for joining the campaign. The Omaha to Sidney drive once took days. now many complete the trip in seven hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Highway Association
R. S. Oberfelder
J. L. McIntosh
Omaha
Sidney
Banning Proposes Weekly State Crop Reports Plan
Ne braska agriculture director W B Banning said Wednesday he will set up a state crop reporting service linked with existing offices. He plans to contact county agents before launching weekly reports, arguing current state and federal statistics only publish once a month.
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W. B. Banning
Nebraska Department of Agriculture
Banning
Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics
Bannig
Fewer Pigs Likely To Assure High Market
The agricultural department estimates the 1935 spring pig crop at 30,402,000 head and says hog slaughter for the current marketing year will be the smallest in 25 years, with 1935-36 slaughter even smaller. The summer outlook notes a 7,405,000 head fall from 1934 and a 40 percent drop from the 1932-33 average, signaling tighter markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
Cheyenne County Farm Outlook Improves Despite Rust Loss
Rural Cheyenne County reports show better conditions than last year with spring wheat losses offset by strong corn prospects. Heavy rains revived pastures, oats and barley perform well, and the livestock feed outlook is favorable amid improved ranges and rainfall. Forecasters warn a possible early frost could affect corn maturity.
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Cheyenne County
District WPA Office Opened Under New Director
The Alliance district works progress administration office moves forward under Director Mark Werner. The bureau plans expansion of staff and headquarters divisions with engineers stationed in Alliance for inspections. Projects cap at 25000 dollars each, aiming to cover small city street work while larger jobs shift to PWA. potential raise in limit may occur, with progress on inspections and next steps expected later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Works Progress Administration
Alliance
Mark Werner
Werner
Alliance Bureau
Washington
WPA
PWA
Battle at Legion Fight Card Ends In Bottle Attack
A fan in the balcony threw a partly filled liquor bottle into the ring during a Legion fight, showering spectators with glass. The incident sparked a near riot as authorities found and detained the bottle thrower in the basement, who confessed to Dr. Roche. Referee Mike Allen and time keeper Carl Hutchison sustained minor injuries. no charges were pursued. Officials promised to handle the matter with officers present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Legionaires
R. E. Roche
Mike Allen
Carl Hutchison
Allen
Sheriffs Gather in Sidney for State Association Session
Sheriffs of Nebraska plan the semi annual meeting in Sidney next Tuesday and Wednesday with about 200 officers expected. Main speakers include R B Nebergall, Lieut P F Payne and M Johnson. W C Condit presides. An outdoor luncheon is set for Wednesday at the Sidney country club. The event focuses on business, elections, and site selection for future gatherings.
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Sheriffs of
Nebraska
Sidney
Nebraska State Sheriff’s Association
W. W. Schulz
Cheyenne County
R. B. Nebergall
Des Moines
State Department of
P. F. Payne
Omaha
M. Johnson
Denver
W. C. Condit
Lincoln
Sidney Country Club
Winter Assembly
Farm Tour By FFA Planned For Tuesday
An 80 mile farm inspection tour through Cheyenne county is planned by the Future Farmers of America chapter for Tuesday July 30. Members will study crop conditions and inspect vo ag projects with a focus on black stem rust and its destruction of wheat. The tour starts at 7 30 a m with a Deisel tractor motor demonstration and ends with a noon picnic at Legion park, inviting anyone to join.
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Cheyenne County
Future Farmers
Vocational Agriculture Department
Vo. Ag
Legion Park
Swimming Meet Slated July 28th
Local pool hosts a large scale aquatic carnival with diving races and water polo on Sunday afternoon. Fancy dives, 50 and 100 yard races, and a featured water polo match promise thrills. Harry Bonham will oversee all events as pool custodian.
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Harry Bonham
Black rust cuts spring wheat. crop threatened in Cheyenne county
County Agent Swinbank and Lincoln officials report serious black rust in Cheyenne county wheat. Spring wheat faces severe losses, with most winter grain replanted after previous failure. Swinbank and Stewart estimate large potential losses, some fields still salvageable with favorable weather. Continued on Page 6.
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Cheyenne County
Swinbank
Lincoln Agricultural Office
Paul H. Stewart
Stewart
Telegraph
Sidney Fighters To Be Sought For Tourney
Amateur boxers of Sidney are invited to compete in the V. F. W. Tri-State Golden Glove championship amateur boxing tournament at Scottsbluff on August 12 13 and 14. Report to Jack Poole or write the Vets at Scottsbluff per organizers Les Showers and E. N. Fogleman. Jess Willard, former world heavyweight champion, will referee.
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Sidney
Golden Glove
Scottsbluff
Jack Poole
Les Showers
E. N. Fogleman
Jess Willard
Beal Assault Charged After County Action
Beal Frank Beal was arrested late Tuesday after County Attorney P J Heaton filed a charge of assault with intent to commit rape. The alleged victim is an eight year old Sidney girl named in the complaint. No hearing had been held yet. Beal reportedly asked for counsel as Heaton noted prior similar reports of attempted assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Beal
P J. Heaton
Beal
Sidney
Heaton
State Tax Levy Seen At 2.5 Mills in Nebraska
Nebraska's 1935 state levy is projected near 2.5 mills per unofficial survey, the highest since 1921 except for 1927 when a special 1.34 mill tax added to cover a deficit. Final totals from Tax Commissioner Smith are not ready, but are expected to exceed the 1934 level of 2.1 mills. The state board of equalization likely will set the levy around August 1 or 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Smith
State Board of Equalization
Coffee Protests Rule On War Veteran Relief in Nebraska
Rep Coffee a Nebraska Democrat vows protest federal relief orders that bar war veterans from relief until county soldier funds exhaust. W R Taylor of North Platte objects, warning Lincoln county fund would run dry in about three months, jeopardizing winter care.
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Rep
Coffee
Democrat
Nebraska
FERA
W. R. Taylor
North Platte
Nebr
Taylor
Lincoln County
Third Annual Rifle Tourney Attracts Large Field Sunday
Sixty marksmen from three states are expected to compete in the Sidney outdoor rifle tournament Sunday. Firing starts at 1 30 am with entries closed after 10. Matches governed by the National Rifle Association rules include 50 and 100 yard small bore shooting and a 200 yard 30 calibre schedule. The Cheyenne rifle club won last year’s team trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
National Rifle Association
C. M. Andrews Plans Move From Sidney to Burlington
C M Andrews longtime Sidney resident of 25 years is selling household goods and holdings as he prepares to move to Burlington California to join his son Glenn and family. He will take a job there and expects to be near family. He came from Omaha as a barber and later ran several enterprises including a dairy farm north of Sidney. He recently returned to barbering before leaving. He is regarded as one of the town’s best known old timers with many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Andrews
Sidney
Burlington
Calif
Glenn
Mr. Andrews
Omaha
Pioneer Army Man Dies on West Coast
Col. F F Eastman long time 14th Infantry officer from Fort Sidney, died July 4 in Portland Oregon. He will be buried at Arlington Cemetery Washington with other military heroes. Sidney oldtimers recall him as one of the most popular army men ever stationed at the local post.
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F. F.eastman
14Th Infantry
Fort Sidney
Portland
Ore
War Wound Thought To Be Death Cause
Peter H. Slipsager, 41, died here Tuesday morning of a cerebral hemorrhage. The body was sent to Clifton, Kansas for burial after a Gehrig funeral home arrangement. An examining physician said a head wound from the war might have contributed to his death, which occurred while he was sleeping. His wife resides in Fremont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter H. Slipsager
Gehrig Funeral Home
Clifton
Kan
Slipsager
Fremont
Dean Brothers Shown In Picture At Theatre
The Fox theatre features a baseball short film Sunday night starring Dizzy and Daffy Dean. The Deans headline as St Louis pursues the pennant, and fans will hear and see how they face the league’s top batters.
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Dean Brothers
Fox Théatre
Dizzy
Daffy Dean
Dean
St.Louis
Fair Book Advertising Now Being Solicited
The Telegraph begins soliciting advertising for the 1935 county fair premium list the first since 1930. A special committee revises the premium list. the book is mailed to farm homes about a month before the fair to allow time for entries. Advertising funds the book, with reasonably priced spaces to keep costs affordable. call No 17 to be added to the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Telegraph
Telegraph
John Jenik Pioneer of County Dies at Lodge Pole Home
John Jenik a Lodge Pole resident for nearly 50 years died late Tuesday at his Sedgwick Colorado home. A Cheyenne County pioneer, he was among the area’s best known figures. Craig funeral home of Lodge Pole handled arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jenik
Lodge Pole
Sedgwick
Colo
Sidney
Mr Jenik
Cheyenne County
Craig
Irene Buettner Weds at Catholic Church Thursday
The wedding of Irene Buettner daughter of Mr and Mrs John Buettner and Benton Stahl occurred at 7 o clock mass Thursday morning in a Catholic church ceremony led by Rev Joseph W Bean. Attendants were Elsie Buettner the bride sister and Leonard Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Buettner
John Buettner
Benton Stahl
Joseph W. Bean
Elsie Buettner
Leonard Walker
Farm labor scarcity branded as false
Francis V. Cornell director of the national re employment service in Nebraska says there is plenty of farm labor across the state. He notes isolated cases of difficulty but overall labor is abundant and workers are willing to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis V. Cornell
National Re-Employment Service
Nebraska
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Dreath
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Cheyenne Rifle Club
Sidney Loan and Building Association
Leon Fine
Henry Deran
E. D. Worden
Leslie Neubauer
Marius Christensen
Herman Schroeder
N. W. Ladegard
C. P. Chambers
S. Stokes
Pioneer Army
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