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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1932
Page
8
Kennedy is freed of a bank robbery count after questioning by Deputy State Sheriff E B Clark. The case references an attempted burglary at Marr wholesale grocery in Sterling about a year ago, where stock was placed on the platform and abandoned as the burglars fled.
James N. Russell testified that the Farm Board’s actions nearly ruined his business of over fifty years.
Farmers expect corn and wheat harvests to sustain income through winter. Some binders have cut the winter crop and left it in shocks for later threshing. Wheat was cut early before full ripening to allow time for complete maturity in storage.
The Angora Highway project will begin from Alliance with hand unloading of materials and equipment en route. Alliance will serve as the project HQ while work starts at that end. The Alliance Angora road will close and traffic rerouted onto the old Scottsbluff road heading west from Alliance.
With a one game lead, a win would sew up the championship as a two week recess nears. Sunday's results loom large for local fans awaiting outcomes from key games.
The report notes a smaller overall pig crop in Nebraska though fall litters are expected to be larger. Across the United States the average pigs saved per litter is 58 this spring versus 66 last spring. The survey shows 4,483,000 sows to be bred for fall farrowing, up 12 percent from 4,435,000 last fall.
A farmer reports an unusually high winter wheat yield and suggests saving every kernel to plant back into the county soil. Other fine yields come from the county's north end, but overall per acre production remains below the average.
O Connell reveals new bag limits on duck species and a 25 live decoy cap. Daily bag doubled by possession rules. hunters urged to learn uncommon species to avoid penalties. North Platte river hunting largely unaffected as mallards dominate kills. revised shooting laws and bag limits expected to be issued.
Mrs James Smith committeeman 1st ward and a roster of local delegates including Mrs Cora Broome 2nd ward Mrs Rose OHara Ante lope and others from Bushnell Dix Johnson and South Divide attend as Union hosts outline plans for local party activity and community gathering with Roche delivering remarks.
Officials resolve a league ruling dispute via Spaulding field hockey by laws, ending protests by the losing team. The season’s balance shifts as Venovo Club leads the American league with four straight wins, with Se Molays challenging after a three and one mark. The Green Lantern also near the top as standings tighten.
The Postoffice holds first in the National league with 6-0, no reversals after six games. Other clubs trail as Wenoco leads American league at 4-0 while several teams sit at 2-2 or 0-3. Full Wednesday morning standings show Conoco 2-1 Ozborn Uptegrove 2-1 and more.
Inspection of the wheat in two six thousand bushel bins by a railroad entity revealed a 20 to 25 percent loss due to the grain weevil. The cost to eradicate the infestation is about 1500 dollars using a topbin chemical treatment. Grain men warn such outbreaks could occur in any elevator and threaten large stockpiles, including wartime government stores.
The Sidney Loan Company declares a semi annual dividend on Tuesday. Officers name Christersen, Stokes, Schroeder, Chambers, Ladegard among active members. Cheyenne county residents are urged to become more aware of the home owned and controlled savings institution as it plans broader advertising to boost public knowledge and anticipates a record expansion when business improves.
Officers say anticipated development will benefit Cheyenne County residents as plans outline expanded services and improved infrastructure. Community leaders emphasize local participation and measurable gains for households and businesses.
Bernard L. Cruise, former Morrill schools superintendent, sues John R. Jirdon, Morrill board of education president, in district court at Gering for 25000 alleging defamation. Petition cites two statements accusing Cruise of graft and improper financial dealings in athletic funds and purchases.
Members of the Sidney post voted Tuesday night to send H. He. Bauman Ed Runge and Carl Hutchison as delegates to the state American Legion convention in Norfolk. After mates are Blaine Grabill Golden Kratz and John Sullivan may also attend the meeting.
At a May 3 stockholders meeting in Omaha for Farmers Westcentral Grain, a resolution by G E B Burke of Gurley was unanimously adopted. The resolution extends thanks to Robert G Simmons, congressman of Nebraska's fifth district, for defending the cooperative marketing act and the farmers cooperative movement in terminal markets.
A statewide Nebraskan campaign promotes meat and meat products amid rising market prices. Feeders, packers, and dealers back the effort led by Walter L. Pierpont and R. C. Pollock with plans to attach slogan cards to trucks and use newspaper publicity.
Boxing committee announces Jenkins and Clark expected to headline the September 15 American Legion card in Sidney with a main event likely to draw Western Nebraska fans for a fierce two fisted battle. Semi final may feature Billy Reitz against Jo Anderson, while a strong supporting lineup completes the bill.
Scottsbluff City Council, in a Friday meeting, enacted an ordinance definitively setting September 23 for a special election to decide municipal ownership of the electrical utilities. Seven members voted unanimously under suspension of the rules, with Stockfleth and Brown filing statements opposing municipal ownership.
Judge G P Kratz drew praise from W L Elswick editor of the Gurley Gazette for denying search warrants in liquor cases to federal officials. Elswick lauds his honesty and fairness in opposing enforcement graft and protecting public interests. Officers named include Harold D Wilson from Omaha and Federal Officer Forsling of Kimball.
Telegraph Wantads announce a cash only coal sale by Cheyenne County Lumber Co to compete with truckers. Prices reduced and offered to schools counties and organizations paying bills at board meetings. Sidney Drug Co offers tube remedy for summer colds.
Attorneys county officers and others handling legal blanks requiring revenue stamps face delays as stamps are not sold in post offices. An Omaha-sent draft for stamps was rejected unless paid with coin or certified check, hindering compliance with the law and creating widespread inconvenience.
Union Pacific offers a weekend trip August 5-6 from Sidney to Denver. Round trip chair car tickets cost 4.25 dollars. For service details, sale dates and return limits contact a Union Pacific agent.
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