Harvest field chatter and social visits fill Sundil notes
The storm toppled a windmill at Bert Alington's farm as grasshoppers lessen and candidates multiply. Cheyenne Wells visitors Mrs. Jim Booth and Mrs. Stella Mapes meet Mrs. Firth Booth while Wayne and Bernard Feikert return from Holdrege. Alfred Sheck and Jim Jones come to Wellington for harvest work. Numerous local families, including the Killgores, Booths, Blaufelts, and Windsheimers, trade calls and greetings, visit kin in Sidney, Lodgepole, and Dix, and business takes several to Cheyenne and Lexington.
Foreclosure notice and estate filing in Cheyenne County
The notice lists numerous heirs and interest holders in parcels in Sidney Nebraska as part of a tax lien foreclosure by Cheyenne County. It names Sadie McFadden and others with interests in multiple lots across McFadden, Morrow, Callahan and Krueger Additions, plus J H Johnson and J L Daniel with estate accounts, all tied to a July 1938 petition filed in the Cheyenne County District Court. The court sets deadlines for response by September 5, 1938 and July 30 hearing for estate settlement and heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie McFadden
Katherine McFadden Cameron
Julia Johnston
McFadden
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Morrow
Callahan
J. H. Johnson and
Johnson
J. L. Daniel
Daniel
Krueger
Cheyenne
W. F. Wehmiller
P. ‘J. Heaton
Rix
Rubt
A. Barlow Heaton & Heaton County Judge Attorneys
Sheriff Sale Notice in Cheyenne County Nebraska 1938
The sheriff announces a public auction of a parcel described as the Southwest Quarter of Section 31 Township 16 North Range 50 West, Cheyenne County Nebraska. The sale, directed by Dan Campbell Clerk, follows a court judgment in favor of The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company against Catherine Ritzdorf et al. at the Sidney courthouse on August 23, 1938 at 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Campbell
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Lincoln ‘National Life’ Insurance Company
Catherine ‘Ritzdorf
Said County
Sidney
W. W. Schulz
Nebr
Paul L. Martin
Estate Notice in Cheyenne County Nebraska
Estate No 1076 of Oline L Nelson deceased in Cheyenne County Nebraska. The State of Nebraska. All persons interested in the estate of Oline L Nelson deceased take notice that Mary Nelson administrat
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oline L. Nelson
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Oline’l. Nelson
Mary Nelsen
Veterans Groups Call For Membership Drive
A civic appeal urges men and women to join the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. The message stresses duty, privilege, and the vital role of women in supporting the troops and ensuring success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Regular VFW and American Legion meet on certain Tuesdays
Regular meeting of V. F. W. is held the second Tuesday of each month led by Commander A. M. Scafdale. Regular meeting of the American Legion occurs on the fourth Tuesday, commanded by E. R. Blome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Scafdale
The
American Legion
E. R. Blome
Legion officers elected to head the group for coming year
Roy Greenlee is Commander with Roy Hamilton as first vice commander and Dave Ells as second vice commander. Herschel Spearow becomes finance officer, Lester Perry adjutant, Joe Shupe sergeant, and Hugh Slawson service officer. Installation will occur at the August meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Roy, Greenlee
Roy Hamilton
Dave Ells
Herschel Spearow
Lester Perry
Joe Shupe
Hugh Slawson
Veterans Wounded Veterans Sent to Cheyenne Hospital
Two overseas veterans, Arnold Thurow and Jake Boener, were sent to Cheyenne hospital this week for medical care. Both are identified as veterans and are receiving treatment for injuries incurred during service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Arnold Thurow
Jake Boener
Membership Drive Ahead of Convention
All boys who pay their 1939 membership before the convention will receive cards from headquarters stamped Convention Membership.
Auxiliary membership canvass targets 1939 dues drive
The Ladies Auxiliary reports strong enthusiasm with chair Emily Gould aiming to enroll over 30 paid 1939 members before the Convention. Members who have not been reached are urged to pay dues by contacting Mrs. Louis Grage or Mrs. Chris Hansen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Gould
Louis Grage
Chris Hansen
Community appeal for infant clothing donations
Mrs Hazel Francis rehabilitation chairman requests clothing donations for infants and up. Call Mrs Francis at 439W or Mrs Chris Hansen at 577. they will arrange pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Francis
Francis
Chris Hansen
Delegates Named for Auxiliary and Legion Convention
Delegates to the convention include Mrs. Chris Hansen and Mrs. Louis Grage with alternates Mrs. Olga Osborn and Mrs. Lexie Parks. Legion delegates are Roy Greenlee, Paul Martin, John Costello with alternates Goldie Kratz, Bill Ackerman and Ernie Blome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delgates
Chris Hansen
Louis Grage
Olga Osborn
Lexie Parks
The
Legion
Roy Greenlee
Paul Martin
John Costello
Goldie Kratz
Bill Ackerman
Ernie Blome
Sund Rain Delays Harvest Night Report
A fine rain fell here Sunday night delaying combining and threshing for a time but was welcome for the crops.
Local Social Notes From Sunol And Big Springs
Mrs J B Ruttner and Angela plus Mrs Charles Ehlers visited Mrs G G Gilbert Monday afternoon. Charles Feikert and Bernard Feikert called on John Theis. A A Fenske and family spent Sunday at W Webb home in Big Springs. Marcia Webb of Big Springs reportedly broke her arm Sunday while playing. she is well known here visiting relatives. Mrs B C Kucera and granddaughter Doris Kucera were here Friday and Saturday. Hazel Cronk visited locals early in the week. Albert Stevens and Alfred Jorgensen were Sunol callers Monday. Bert Allington drove to Sidney Monday. J B Ruttner and family visited Herman Florkey Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Alington
Jim Booth
Stella Mapes
Cheyenne Wells
Colo
Firth Booth
Wayne
Bernard Feikert
Holdrege
Clayton Radcliffe
Sidney
Sunol
Alfred Sheck
Jim” Jones
Wellington
Kansas
Wednday
Sheck
Wilt
Bud Killgore
Truman Lauderback
J. A. Blauvelt
A.J. Englert
Bert Allington
J. E. Goforth
Bob Quinn
Paul Draper
Alfred Jorgensen
Ray Hastings
Lexington
Ollie Killgore
Mr. Hastings
Cheyenne
Margaret
Alice Tesar
Kripal Cabin
Lodgepole
George Emanuelson
Harold White
H. Peterson
Boulder
Cliff
Wes Kennon
Killgore
Arlene Wilt
Alzina Windsheimer
Corky Booth
J. W. Webb
Big Springs
Mapes
Charles Ehlers
J. Dye
Homer Dye
Geraldine
Sioux City
Iowa
DeMers
Dix
Nebraska
Andrew Johnson
Charles Feikert
Edgerton
Wyoming
Louis Chemske
Sundl
Herman” Dykman
J. B. Ruttner
Angela
G. G. Gilbert
Bernard “Feikert
John Theis Homie
A. A. Fenske
Ithe
Albert Stevens
Herman Florkey
Mount Vernon Sunday School Welcomes All
Mr Vernon leads Mount Vernon Sunday School at 10 A M with open invitation. The column notes visits from Mr Charles Hammond and children Velma Galen and Dwight of Brazilville Nebraska, and gatherings at multiple local homes with families including Walters Andersen Sprenger and Lingwall. Several local residents traveled to Denver Potter and Sidney for visits and shopping, with a hospital appendicitis operation for Mrs C H Hammond and wishes for her speedy recovery as Earl Hammond visits from Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Charles Hammond
Velma, Galen
Dwight
Brazilville
Nebr
H. J. Hammond
Edwin Christofferson
Denver
C. L
Nebraska slot machine measure on November 8 1938 vote
Legal notice outlines proposed constitutional amendment to Section 24 Article 83 authorizing licensing and regulation of slot machines and other coin operated devices. Exempts merchandise and service vending machines. Revenue from licenses to state assistance fund school district and admin costs. Also limits occupation tax by city or village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Imachines
United States
Nebraska measure seeks state welfare fund tax on coin operated devices
A proposed constitutional amendment in Nebraska would create a revenue stream for the State Assistance Fund by levying an annual tax on owners and operators of coin operated devices. The proposal outlines how the tax would fund public assistance welfare and social security programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Nebraska
Foramite TE E Terese
Nebraska proposes license rules for coin operated machines and betting
The measure amends the Nebraska Constitution to regulate wagering on horse races and coin operated devices. It defines three machine types, requires annual licenses and taxes, limits local taxes, and sets penalties for unlicensed operation and minor access. The proposal, to be voted November 8, 1938, is published by Secretary of State Harry B Swanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Nebraska
Harry B. ‘Swanson
Harvest Notes and Family Visits Near Hammond House
Harvest is nearing completion in the community. Keith Sprenger called at the Charles Sprenger home Monday morning. Mrs. Anna Reineka and Miss Lula Reineka visited Mrs. C. H. Hammond at Taylor hospital Sunday. At the H. J. Hammond house and with other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Hammond
Keith Sprenger
Charles Sprenger
Anna Reineka
Lula Reineka
C. H. Hammond
Taylor Hospital
For Rent Two Room Apartment in Modern Home
Two room apartment available for rent in a modern home at 16017 6th Ave. Contact phone number 542d for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
6Th Ave
Feet Counts for Beauty In Bagirmi
Collier's Weekly notes beauty contests among the Sara in Bagirmi where judges rate the prettiness of feet rather than features or figures. The piece highlights cultural norms and the role of foot aesthetics in traditional competitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagirmi
Africa
Collier’s Weekly
Battle of words shadows a quiet Saturday night
A retired boxer asks his friend Bill what he thought of last night’s big fight. Bill dismisses it, saying if he and his wife had staged such a show the kids would have booed. Ball bearings are praised as saving people from friction and hard work via the McCormick-Deering Ball Bearing Cream Separator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
McCormick-Deering
Russell Rose Teases DS-40 Truck Load Handling
Consider the DS-40 for heavy hauling as Russell Rose explains its load handling capabilities. The new model emphasizes strong performance, suggesting it meets demanding towing needs with practical design and towing capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Rose
McCormick-Deering Tillage Tools Promoted and Sold
A sales note highlights McCormick-Deering Spring Tooth Harrows as durable tillage tools. It cites long service life and asks customers to view preferred size and style. The record mentions Jack Devier purchasing a used 15 30 tractor last week and notes repeat tractor sales as proof of satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick-Deering
Jack Devier
Two Birds On The Payroll Raise Questions
A political boss questions payroll names while an appointee defends the two individuals as the ones who do the work. The exchange highlights concerns over who earns pay and why, reflecting tension over appointments and job duties.
Say That Again Lester Love Dialogue
The exchange centers on a confession of love and jealousy. Lulu reveals her realization came when voices calling Lester lazy and brainless provoked anger. The line highlights affection entwined with defending him against criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester
Lulu
Farmall 20 Free Machine Offer Prompted Visit
Come in and ask us about the free machine offer with the Farmall 20. This local note invites customers to inquire at the dealership about a promotion tied to the Farmall 20 tractor, urging consumer attention and visits.
Inmate’s remark on wheelbarrow at asylum visit
A visitor asks why the wheelbarrow is upside down. The inmate replies that it was upright yesterday but workers kept filling it with gravel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asylum
McCormick Deering Press Diil Wheels Aid Seed Coverage
The 6 inch press wheels on the McCormick Deering press follow each furrow and press down the soil over the seed. This design helps withstand strong winds and protects germination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick-Deering
Wedding Day Remarks At Boarding House
A boarding house guest warns against eating rice pudding while noting a wedding took place there yesterday, adding a touch of whimsy and social bustle to the scene.
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E. A. Howes,and Son
Barker Cleaners
Robert Barlow, Jr
Denver Post
Platte Valley Livestock and Commission Company of
Scottsbluff
Astor Kin Sells
Francis Ormond French
John ‘Jacob Astor, III
Brighton
Mass
French
H. T. Betan
Illinois St
A S. Hardy
G. P. Mikratz
Ealers
Telea
Peter Helfrich
Imine
Peetz
Avery
Sidney Parts & Bear
Gall
Éoril Jim Hand, Jr
17Th Avenue
H. R. Anderson
Gamble Store
Hornaday
Pex Fellow
One Meadows Electric Washing Machine
Buick
J. W. McDaniel
Jim Hand, Jr
World Herald
R. Co. Hawnee tenSkins
Frank Peetz
Rt. B
Singer
Call Singer Agency
Osage
Kerneth Case
Odessa
John Deere Combine
van Brunt
Katherine Kock
Lodge Pole
Frank Wait
Sidney Shoe Hospital
Sheriff's Sale
Sund
Mrs
ADVE
Shuman
North Platte
Mr. Vernon
Mrs. K. Sprenger
Joan Geding
Potter
Roy Andersen
C. L. Walters
Edwin Christoffersen
Frank Kientz
Allen Kilham
Sam Chambers
Charlies Sprenger
Alfred Sprenger
Keith
J. A. Lingwall
C. A. Glassburn
Max Glassburn
DeWitt Glassburn
Loren Buss
Dave Ruther
Betty Andersen
William Goding
Leo Olson
J. A. Lingwall and
Donald
Hammond
Earl Hammond
Telegraph
America
Rockies
Shirley
J. Edgar Smith
Ike Walton
C.bennett
Broadway
VF Denver
Ray Babcock
Sidney, Nebraska
12Th
Avenue
the Telegraph and Telegraph News
Joneses
Smiths
Popular Mechanics
Popular Mechanics Magazine
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