Chamber of Commerce backs Sidney as regular Boeing stop
The Chamber of Commerce debated adding Sidney to regular Boeing air service. W. M. Winders urged contacting the second assistant postmaster general and Boeing to showcase Sidney's ideal rail mail transfer point and cross railroads. Postmaster Pindell notes Boeing holds a government contract and field access, while a field notice forbids service. Road grading discussions on south table roads followed amid farm routing concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Sidney
Boeing Transport Company
W. M. Winders
Omaha
Boeing Company
Pindell
A. J. Jorgenson
Peetz and
Sterling
Dalton farmers endure heat for bumper corn yield
The Dalton Delegate reports oppressive heat in the Dalton area for two weeks but notes real corn weather with farmers awaiting a bumper crop. Wheat hauling began last week to Dalton elevators with good prices. A slight black rust trace appears in some fields, yet moisture is scarce for several days.
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Dalton
Market Steady Amid Heavy Shipments In Wheat
A steady market greeted farmers as field activity began. Wheat commands a good price. Cheyenne county growers expect profit if the market stays steady. Canada’s situation is described as critical with crop yield forecasts between 200 to 300 million bushels. Receipts at terminal markets are heavy. a drop in prices may occur. Corn rose 1/2 to 2-3/8 after independent movement from wheat due to regional news. rain could help in some areas but overall prospects remain muted. Oats and rye edged higher while barley held firm with steady demand.
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Cheyenne County
Bishop Grain Company
Canada
National Junior Shakespeare Story Telling Club Formed in Sidney
The National Junior Shakespeare Story Telling club will organize in Sidney this August with Mrs. John Whitmire as instructor. The educational club aims to acquaint grade school children with Shakespeare, prepare them for high school English, and reach non–advancing eighth graders through story telling hours in simplified, grade based clubs.
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John Whitmire
Sidney Soon
Whitmire
Cheyenne County
Weather greets farmers as grain ripens in Cheyenne county
Farmers across Cheyenne county thresh small grains amid warm conditions. Wheat brings over a dollar a bushel as barley and corn prospects improve. Combines and new windrowers gain favor while binders decline. outlook for corn is strong with expected record yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Dalton Marshal Resigns to Accept New Post
W. W. Keech, who has been street and water commissioner and marshal in Dalton for the past two or three months, resigned the position Monday and on Wednesday went to Shelton to accept a job as elevator manager. The family will not move until a house is found. Barton Taylor of Gering, who has worked at Dalton during harvest for two years, was appointed by the village board and is serving.
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W. W. Keech
Dalton
Shelton
Keech
Barton Taylor of
Gering
Infant dies at local hospital from brief life
George William Kirk infant son of Mr and Mrs Oliver Kirk born at Taylor hospital Saturday July 27 lived five hours. He was buried Sunday afternoon after short services at Howard's funeral chapel. Burial was in Greenlawn cemetery Rev Hall Schenck officiating.
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George William Kirk
Oliver Kirk
Taylor Hospital
Howard's Funeral Chapel
Greenlawn
Grabill's Merrymakers to Play at Wol-Bur Hall
Grabill's Merrymakers have been engaged to furnish music for a dance at Wol-Bur hall this Saturday night.
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Grabill
Wol-Bur Hall
Sam Daniel Eliminated In State Tournament
Sam Daniel of the Sidney country club was knocked out in the Nebraska state golf tournament in Lincoln by Alan Holmes of the Omaha country club after reaching the semi finals of the second flight. Holmes defeated Clarence Swanson to win the group. Johnny Goodman of Omaha won the state championship, defeating Sam Reynolds 4 to 2, and was medalist of the tournament.
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Lincoln
Sam Daniel
Sidney Country Club
Alan Holmes
Omaha Country Club
Holmes
Clarence Swanson
Lincoln Country Club
Daniel
Johnny Goodman
Omaha
Sam Reynolds
Goodman
Farmers to hear Washington farm aid talk at Bridgeport picnic
Chester H Gray director of the American Farm Bureau Federation speaks at Bridgeport August 6 about what is being done in Washington for farming. George Farrell and E A Tyler also speak. Nebraska farmers from 11 counties join a big Farm Bureau rally. Gray outlines testimony to Ways and Means and Senate Finance on tariff changes for agricultural products. Senate Finance Committee debates the measure ahead of the Senate reconvening August 19.
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Nebraska
Washington
Chester H. Gray
Legislative Department
American Farm Bureau Federation
Bridgeport
Monster Farm Bureau
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
Bridgeport Farm Bureau
George Farrell
U S. Department of Agriculture
E. A. Tyler
Farm Bureau
Gray
House Ways and Means Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Battle Ground
Capitol Hill
Jimmy Simones halted en route to top in Omaha bout
Jimmy Simones former Sidney boxer, drawing local attention in Omaha, was halted on his way up Friday when Chuck Wiggins stopped him in the sixth round of a ten round card. Wiggins dominated early and would have won on points if the fight had continued. Simones, now boxing at 195 pounds, vows to pursue a pro career despite the setback. A rematch with Wiggins appears likely.
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Jimmy Simones
Omaha
Sidney Boy
Max Schmelling
Chuck Wiggins
Wiggins
Simones
Simon Pure
Sidney Needs New Hotel Discussed by Chamber
The Sidney chamber heard an unsigned resolution urging a new hotel of at least 100 rooms to serve rising tourism and conventions. It cites inadequate facilities, with ten guests per hotel room during a spring tractor show, and proposes a cooperative effort between businessmen and hotel firms to attract investment.
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Sidney
Chamber of Commerce
Panhandle
Nebraska
Paul Martin
L. T. Poole
Oberfelder backs Sidney concert with world famous artist
Denver promoter Arthur M. Oberfelder, son of Judge Joseph Oberfelder, visited Sidney to discuss opening the new city auditorium with a world renowned opera star or major theatrical production. He praised local crops, met with Mayor Herman Schroeder, and outlined plans to draw audiences from miles around for the opening ceremonies.
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Arthur Oberfelder
City Auditorium
Arthur M. Oberfelder
Denver
Joseph Oberfelder
Sidney
Robert
Oberfelder
Mr. Oberfelder
United States
Mile
Mme
Rosa Raisa
Chicago Opera Company
Giacomo Rimini
Cheyenne County
Herman Schroeder
Sidney City Auditorium Contract Set Amid Construction Bids
The Sidney city council approved bids for a new city hall and auditorium, with Kuntzen and Son chosen for the general contract at about 67,520 to exceed 80,000 total cost. Hutchison and Stover won the plumbing bid, H. M. Brown the electrical, and work aims to start immediately with completion by March 1, 1930.
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New City Auditorium
Kuntzen and Son of
Kearney
Sidney City Auditorium
Tobin Opera House
Hutchison and Stover
Sidney
H. M. Brown
Kuntzen and Son
Edward R. Green, Phillips and Son
James Fuller Construction Company
C. W. Crist
Knutzen
Youths Recaptured After Jail Escape Near Sidney
Three youths Jack O'Hara Lawrence Johns and Waldo Elias escaped while on duty at the county courthouse scrubbing floors and fled through the front door. They were found near St George ranch six miles east of Sidney by Chief C J Livoni and W Busacker. Returned to cells their sentences of one to three years at the state reformatory will run full. Local officials will not seek clemency.
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Liberty
Jack O'Hara
Lawrence Johns
Waldo Elias
Skaggs-Safeway
State Reformatory
Cheyenne County
C. J. Livoni
William Busacker
St. George Ranch
Here
Sidney
Court House
Prominent farmer struck by tractor crank injures face
Elmer Larson, a prominent farmer living 16 miles northwest of Sidney, was injured Saturday when a tractor crank struck his face. He was rushed to Sidney by Henry Nelson and treated by Dr. R. E. Roche. He required many stitches to close two gaping wounds but is not in serious condition.
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Elmer Larson
Sidney
Henry Nelson
R. E. Roche
Sidney Hatchery Secures Longtime Produce Expert Mike Greenfield
The Sidney Hatchery and Produce company hires Mike Greenfield of Grinnell Inc for 20 years in hatchery and produce business. Greenfield moved west due to failing health, says C G Olson, hatchery manager.
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Sidney Hatchery and Produce Company
Mike Greenfield
Grinnell, Inc
Greenfield
C. G. Olson
Greenlees Renovates Interior of Local Store
Interior of Greenlees has been remodeled with alterations mainly to the shoe section. The work updates the shop’s display and layout, reflecting a fresh look during the renovation period.
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Greenlees
Byars Store Becomes Penney Outlet August 1
J C Penney will absorb the J B Byars store this Thursday, renaming it and joining the Panney network. The exterior will be repainted and a new Penney sign installed to mark the transformation as part of the eight day sale recently announced.
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BYARS
J. B. Byars Company
J. C. Penney
Penney
J. W. Goddard
Bobby Chick Emerges in Toledo Wrestling Circles
Bobby Chick son of C F Chick gains prominence in east sporting circles through Toledo grappling activity. He once held the welterweight title and allegedly beat Jack Reynolds for it. An open air title bout at Terminal A. C. on Cherry Street had been set, with Reynolds defending against Chick who hopes to regain the laurels.
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Bobby Chick
C. F. Chick
East
Chick
Jack Reynolds
Reynolds
Toledo
Ohio
Toledo News
Panhandle
Jack
Terminal A. C
Cherry Street
Bobby
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