Rodman Improves After Bat Attack Case Likely Dropped
Charles Rodman son of a Kimball banker slowly recovers from skull fracture after being struck with a bat by barber William Wren last Sunday. Doctors reported no brain pressure after operation and a probable departure of Wren from town is discussed. Rodman’s condition improved to out of danger, with no charges expected unless injuries proved fatal. Rodman’s cousin Keith Rodman was shot and seriously wounded in South Dakota the following day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rodman
Kimball
William Wren
Wren
Rodman
Denver
Bus Marvin
Marvin
Keith Rodman
James Rodman
South Dakota
Less Wheat To Be Fed Stock This Year Is Opinion Of Export
Prof H J Gramlich of the college of agriculture says Nebraska farmers will feed only a small portion of the 1932 wheat crop to livestock. Last year about 40 million bushels were fed. The shift comes as corn prices rise while wheat remains expensive, prompting many to hold the crop for higher prices or livestock sale.
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Nebraska
H. J. Gramlich
The
College of Agriculture
Gramlich
Sidney Seals poised to seize Wheat Belt Loop lead
Sidney has a strong chance to move into first place in the Wheat Belt League as four games sit on the schedule this week before a two week harvest recess. The Seals host Bunker Hill while Peetz visits Potter, with both games shaping the battle for top spot and potential shifts in the standings.
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Wheat Belt
Sidney
Bunker Hill
Peetz
Potter
Logan County
Bales
Seals
Art Clesman
Bearcats
Rehnser
Remmer
Dalton
Lodge Pole
Chappell
Gurley
Cheyenne
Muny Band Draws First July Concert on Courthouse Lawn
The Sidney municipal band will perform Sunday at 5 p.m. on the courthouse lawn as the first in a series of warm weather Sunday appearances. Under Julius Cochran, the group has trained weeks for improved performance. Program includes Booster March Klein Masterbilt Overture A Japanese Sunset anchors Aweight Navy March Spring Time in Rockies Fox Hunt Festival Overture The Basses march Star Spangled Banner.
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Sidney Municipal
Court House Lawn
Julius Cochran
Alford
Kimball forms forerunner to panhandle Democratic clubs
A Kimball Nebraska county Democratic organization was formed as a forerunner to similar clubs across the panhandle. E. W. Roche leads the Kimball group with F. J. Eichenberger elected county chairman. The meeting set up a county organization with officers named from multiple towns, amid discussion of Democratic stance on 18th Amendment and upcoming election.
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Kimballs County
Panhandle
Nebraska
E. W. Roche
Kimball
F. J. Eichenberger
Roche
Democratic Party
L. Siebenaler
Antelope
Frank Bogle
Bushnell
Wr. Acheson
Dix
Charles Norberg
Johnson
Joe Lukart
South Divide
Hugo Haack
Union
Infield Fly Rule Clarified by Rules Committee
A rules committee resolves disputes on the infield fly rule in softball. If fewer than two outs and runners on first and second or bases loaded, the batter is out when the ball is hit. Runners need not advance. The call is made as soon as the ball is hit to end arguments. The ruling excludes runners on only first base or first with third. When bases not loaded or runners on only first, the play remains as with a standard hit.
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Rules and Regulations Committee
Unusual Wheat Crop Reported From Dalton Farm
Charles Munshaw of Dalton reports a remarkable Cheyenne county wheat yield from a 160 acre tract south of Dalton averaging 52 bushels per acre. Planted with North Dakota seed, the crop showed no rye or smut and resisted harsh spring and winter conditions with minimal moisture. Continued on page .
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Cheyenne County
Charles Munshaw
Dalton
Munshaw
North Dakota
Man
Curtis Sees G. O. P. Victory At Polls
Vice President Charles Curtis spoke to Sidney Republicans on Wednesday night promising victory in November. He noted the Omaha nomination, predicted GOP gains in Nebraska, and foresaw an upturn in grain and livestock markets aided by the federal farm board. Curtis greeted travelers, posed for photos, and planned to reach Los Angeles to open the Olympic Games and be welcomed by Pacific coast Republican leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Curtis
Curtis
Los Angeles
Omaha
Middle Western
Nebraska
L. T. Poole
Hoover-Curtis
United States
Federal Farm Board
Pacific Coast
Carload Of Flour To Be Distributed For Needy
A car load of flour will be received in Cheyenne county and distributed to the needy through the county welfare board. The 225 barrels will be shipped soon after milling and distributed from various points in the county. The Red Cross requested and approved the delivery to relieve hunger among families hit by unemployment and poor farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
County Welfare Board
County Red Cross
Ilies
Red Cross
Hay Fever Army Demands Immediate Relief From Heat
Sufferers claim 1932 summer is hottest, driest, spreading pollen and misery. They blame weather and President Hoover, urging the Republican party to offer relief, warning a Democratic landslide could follow if ignored. Kerchoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Fair Nation
Hoover
Kerchoo
Beautiful Baby Contest To Be Sponsored This Summer
Three Sidney firms join Fox theatre to stage a seven week Beautiful Baby contest open to any child under five in Sidney and surrounding area. Pictures taken at Phelps studio starting Monday with no sittings charge. Slides shown at Fox theatre on Thursdays for six weeks with audience voting by number. top ten advance to final week. First prize a portrait and loving cup. second prize a loving cup from The Gift Shop. Details published in Telegraph as contest progresses.
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Sidney
Fox Theatre
The
Telegraph
Gift Shop
Phelps Studio
Phelps
Kennedy Freed of Bank Robbery Acquittal Sparks Transfer
Kennedy, 25, acquitted of the Grant county bank robbery at Ashby, is held for other officers on burglary ties to Broken Bow Alliance and Sterling. Reports say he would be returned to Sterling but handed to Nebraska city officers. Sterling issued the warrant for his arrest.
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Harold Kennedy
Grant County
Ashby
Broken Bow
Alliance
Sterling
Nedy
Nebraska
Kennedy
Regular Dividend Declared By Sidney Loan and Building Association
The Sidney Loan and Building Association declared its 67th semi annual dividend of 3 percent totaling 4005.51 dollars at a meeting of officers and directors. Assets rose from 135000 to 150000 since January with a 6000 dollar reserve and close to 10000 dollars in undivided profits. The association reports stability despite industry pressures and owns over 5000 dollars in real estate paying for itself. Leon Fine was reelected president H T Doran vice president Ernest Worden treasurer and Leslie Neubauer secretary. Directors retained by stockholders show continued confidence in the leadership.
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Sidney Loan and Building Association
Leon Fine
H. T. Doran
Ernest Worden
Leslie Neubauer
Weevil Damage Reported In Government Wheat Storage
Weevil damage has been found in much of government grain. Discovery at Farmers National Grain corporation's Missouri Valley elevator revived speculation on the extent of deterioration in millions of bushels of wheat held or purchased by the federal grain Stabilization corporation and its subsidiaries. The Missouri Valley elevator, bought from Updike Grain, stored about 420 600 bushels of three year old wheat for two years. Robert L. Smith, buyer for Farmers National Omaha territory, and J P Lacy, superintendent of the elevator, were noted in the report.
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Farmers National Grain Corporation
Missouri Valley
Federal Grain Stabilization Corporation
Missouri Valley Elevator
Farmers National
Updike Grain Corporation
Robert L. Smith
Omaha
J. P. Lacy
National
Chicago Great West
Bag Limits On Ducks Revised To Preserve Species
Frank B. O'Connell state game warden on Monday said federal officials changed duck bag limits under new regulations issued by a presidential decree. Nebraska gains a two month open season and daily limits now cap at five eiders and ten canvasbacks teal gadwalls and shovelers, with no ruddy heads allowed. The changes target species hit hardest by last year’s drought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. O'Connell
Nebraska
Nebraska pig survey signals smaller spring crop and outlook
A June survey by state and national agricultural statisticians reports Nebraska spring pig crop at about 4.785 million, down from 5.938 million in 1931, with 896 thousand sows farrowing and 5.3 pigs per litter. National totals show a 7 percent drop from last year, driven by low prices and late frosts. The report notes potential fall breeding and possible price gains if markets strengthen, while western Nebraska holds wheat for higher prices amid limited shipments from the panhandle.
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Federal Bureau of Agricultural Statistics
Nebraska
United States
Panhandle
Corn Belt
Work Slated At Once On No 19 Oil Project In Sand Hills
The Alliance to Angora highway will be surfaced with oil and gravel under a $75,000 contract awarded to A. H. Reed of Cheyenne. Work will start soon with Box Butte and Morrill county residents employed for unskilled labor and dump truck operations, while skilled labor will be supplied by the contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sand Hills
Alliance
Farm Board Seen Blocking $1 Wheat Price Drop
Frank A. Theis former Kansas City board of trade president testified before a house committee that government interference by the Farm Board prevented the normal disposal of surplus grain. He claimed if not for Farm Board actions wheat would be $1 a bushel and accused the board of coercing cooperatives and squandering taxpayer money. He cited a county tax collection restraint order as admission the government was in the wheat business. Continued on page 8.
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Nebraska
Omaha
Kansas
Nebraska Panhandle
Washington
Agricultural Department
Sidney Grain
Federal Farm Board
B. B. Hine
Farm Board
Frank A. Theis
Kansas City Board of Trade
House
Agricultural Marketing Act
Theis
United States
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Barber
Roosevelt
Sniff and Sniffle Club
Club
Ken
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