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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1937
Page
8
Bond agents say a mid term bond hinges on a current audit and company willingness. Holiday delays and a typed copy of the completed audit slowed progress. Audit shows the treasurer’s finances sound, but insurers have largely left the field unless necessary, making timely bonding uncertain.
In Cheyenne county the 1937 soil program funds amount to 38500 dollars, with paydays split between June 1 and soil conservation checks. Officials report the plan will be larger than last year as the committee purges past mixups and improves distributions to merchants and farmers.
In county farmers prepare for a hopper war with no federal bait yet. Box Butte, Sioux and Dawes report heavy hatches while poisoning begins in Dawes. Fresh bait orders placed for all three counties as supplies run low.
The county board of equalization will meet June 15 16 and 17 and as many days thereafter as required to transact its business The board will consider tax adjustment cases proposed and the public is urged to attend Sitters are encouraged to be present during these dates as mandated by state law
Officials discussed a meeting for property owners to hear a city engineer explain the matting program, its status, and payment methods. Mayor Roche warned he may replace all crossings if the plan fails, noting ongoing concerns about mud and water on crasslines and urging property owners to decide. County commissioners endorsed oiling the three graveled streets around the courthouse, agreeing to costs.
WPA has 17000 dollars to aid street oiling and labor, with potential savings for property owners if assessments cover individual shares. Payne doubts city interest due to legal barriers but believes the plan could proceed if workable arrangements are found.
A worker argues relief labor could save property owners money without sacrificing workmanship quality. He expresses a desire for the opportunity to perform the job himself.
A critical House committee altered a Roosevelt administration program to publicize alleged tax dodging, striking out a provision for a joint congressional inquiry to publish data from tax returns and treasury papers.
Sidney mayor explains street improvement funding and WPA involvement for districts four five and six. He notes cost shifts from WPA changes and urges property owners to attend tonight council meeting to decide on the matting program, promising transparency and fair treatment.
Maple Grove residents report visits and small social happenings. Mr and Mrs Ed Miles and daughter with Vern Sharman visited Emil Nightengale. Nylia Bryant began work at R W Johnson. Elna Johnson and daughter Mrs W T Sharman called on J K Childers. Harvey Millis stayed overnight at Newt Berggren.
New McCormick Deering Lister Cultivators in 2 3 4 and 5 row sizes feature compact close coupling and a parallel unit design. Each unit follows its own row and stays square so soil meets the correct working angle. A top pipe prevents tipping and a master depth lever adjusts all units. 2 and 4 row units suit Farmall tractors while 3 and 5 row units fit standard tread tractors. Adjustments allow various widths.
A housemaid angered by speeding motorists posted a large sign along a dusty road 50 yards each side of her wash, warning drivers to drive carefully and noting the impact of reckless speeding on her work and surroundings.
Lorene Engel spent Sunday and Monday with her parents Mr. and Mrs John Engel, enjoying time at their home and sharing family moments.
Mrs Jerry Mittan and her son Duane of Chadron are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J C Newton in the north Potter district for a time.
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