Sinclair Ref Co Buys Grain Belt Oil Co in Sidney
Sinclair Refining Co Omaha Division completed a major transaction by acquiring Grain Belt Oil Co, a Sidney concern. Purchase price around 200,000 dollars. Grain Belt, started 1917, grew to eight stations in western Nebraska with 390,000 gallons storage, 15 trucks. Sinclair plans Sidney as western Nebraska base, creating jobs and expanding distribution from Sidney to nearby stations.
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Sidney
Grain Belt Oil Co
Omaha
Sinclair Refining Co
Grain Belt Oil Company
Nebraska
Sinclair Company
G. St. Bucknee
R. H. Dunlavy
G. R. Buckner
M. L. Schrack
Scottsbluff
Gurley
Dalton
Chappell
Ogallala
Grant
Standard Oil Company
Sinclair Refining Company
Grain Belt
Band Concert Wel comed by Big Crowd
The Sidney band greeted a large crowd on the courthouse lawn Wednesday evening. Blaine Grabill directed a splendid first concert of the year. The band invites townspeople to future Wednesday concerts at 8 o'clock and to come out for a pleasant hour. Practice is Monday evening at the Court House. musicians are urged to join Mr. Grabill.
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Sidney
Court House Lawn
Blaine Grabill
Grabill
Court House
Red Sox Triumph Over Dalton In Sunday Game
The Red Sox defeated Dalton after Johnnie Cleaman pitched for the Sox and Crowley delivered a strong performance. A fair sized crowd at Athletic Park watched Boston’s timely hitting and base running spark a four-run second inning, with Dalton rallying to score two in the sixth and one in the eighth. Players included Crowley, Campbell, Jones, Strain, Miers, Closman, Melrose, and Bowen.
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Red Crowley
Sidney Red Sox
Dalton
Johnnie Cleaman
Athletic Park
Sox
Jones c
Crowley-p. Campbell
See-25 Strain
Miers
J. Closman
Melrose
Bowen
Victor and Bruns Wick Phonographs Sale
The Victor Shop run by F C Burgess offers a clearance sale of summer footwear at Hinks Boot Shop with a taxi call number 161 for service.
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Hink’'S
Hink
Boosters Sweep North Platte in Two Hard Fought Games
The Boosters returned from North Platte with a 7 to 3 win in extra innings in game one and a 6 to 0 victory in game two. Donovan pitched well in the opener until Richie joined the lineup and drove in two. Closman shut down North Platte in the second, while Lefty Hunt struck out many in relief. A 15 inning clash back in North Platte saw Sidney fall 7 to 3 despite late rallies led by Hazen and Ritchey, with Richley and Vandiver contributing key hits.
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Boosters
North Platte
Donovan
Richie
Closman
North Platters
Julesburgers
Joe Simodynes
Hunt
Roosters
Hhia
North Platte Evening Telegram
Sidney
Hazen
Ritchey
Vandiver
Simodynes
Ramsey
Holiday
Badura
Roben
Jones
Williams
Ridley
Snyder
Pizer
Kirchner
Carrig
Totenhoff
Totenhoft
Donovan WU
Solliday Totenhoft
Richley
Codner
Kitchener
Willams
Simodynés
Sipaembae
Pheer
Carrigo
Oodmer
Sidney Loan and Building Association elects officers
At the July 27 meeting in Sidney the Sidney Loan and Building Association elected C L Mann as President C I Chambers as Vice president Leslie Neubauer as Treasurer and Leon Fine as Secretary for the coming years. A four percent dividend was declared for the first half of the year and the group reported a healthy financial position and growth with confidence for the next six months.
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Sidney Loan and Building Association
Dirators
C L. Mann
C.D. Chambers
Leslie Neubauer
Leon Fine
C. S. Radcliffe
E. D. Worden
JR. Williams
Lorenz Jessen
Lena Jensen
C. L. Mann
G I. Chambers
Julesburg Boosters Clash At Athletic Field Today
The Boosters, having shaken the jinks, face Julesburg in a 3 o'clock game at Athletic Field. The clash is billed as a battle for supremacy with the Boosters aiming to deliver a drubbing to the Julesburg aggregation.
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Boosters
Julesburg
Athletic Field
Landing of Pilgrims Observed in Cheyenne County Celebration
Cheyenne County plans a tercentenary event honoring the Pilgrim Fathers landing with local leaders W P Miler Jesse McNish and J S McIntosh in charge. The Sidney committee aims for a modest observance echoing the historic voyage and its global civilizational impact, urging strong community support.
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Messrs
W. P. Miler
Jesse McNish
J. S. McIntosh
Cheyenne County
England
Southampton
John Alden
West Gate
Sidney
France
Boston
Perry Kearney Meets Ben Guida in August 11 Match
R. L. Riley has matched Perry Kearney of Riverton Wyoming to meet Ben Guida, pupil of Farmer Burns, for a two of three falls bout at Tobin Opera House on August 11. The side bet is 3500 dollars. Burns trained wrestlers and will referee, with a short physical culture talk and demonstration. The event promises a lively sport evening and a strong turnout.
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R. L. Riley
Perry Kearney
Riverton
Wyo
Ben Guida
Farmer Burns
Tobin Opera House
Kearney
Guida
Burns
Omaha
City to seek bond issue for public utilities
The city plans a forthcoming bond election to extend water sewer and electric systems to meet rapid growth and improve fire protection. Growth has outpaced current utilities and taxes could rise. officials say bonds are the practical funding method, avoiding piecemeal leases or warrants.
Municipal bond market outlook improves in July
The market has been dull yet shows marked July improvement as heavy interest month and better business conditions lift sentiment. Normalization by bond issuance may allow phased sales rather than all at once, with remaining bonds to be sold later as projects proceed.
Work of Country Club Progressing Nicely
In the hot harvest season the country club grounds advance with the clubhouse basement dug and water standing in the 275 foot well. Golf greens progress satisfactorily as the pool remains the cool refuge. The piece notes a lighthearted aim to end the world’s trouble due to too much work and not enough play, and mentions July Victor Records now in stock at the Victor Shop under F C Burgess.
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Country Club
Victor Records
Victor
F. C. Burgess
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