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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1936
Page
8
Ned Collins, Fox Theatre manager, invites all local youngsters to a free Saturday matinee at 10 30 am. Kids should arrive by 10 15 am for a group photo, then enjoy a lights out big show free of charge. Collins urges attendance to get acquainted and avoid missing out on the special event.
Sheriff W. W. Schulz identified McKissock by name on radio and said he has McKissock's record on file after the incident involving a Sidney man shot by Denver law enforcement.
The Salvation Army operates homes and hospitals nationwide including Nebraska where many mothers pass through. About 5000 girls go through such facilities yearly and roughly 80 percent keep their babies and return to normal life. The agency is seen as a leading force in this field with expected strong support for the local fund drive.
Eldridge outpaced Bluffs lad in a bout where crowd enthusiasm waned. Richard vows a better show at Scottsbluff after promising a different story. Bob Loebe of Slaney stopped in the third round against Vic Marker, whose left hand felled the Sidney boxer and left Loebe with a swollen ankle. The program disappointed fans and the legion, though even major venues sometimes stage weak cards.
An exchange reports Henry may have been shot and possibly consumed by starving explorers. Oberfelder relayed a tale heard in New York claiming only a partial skeleton of the dead man reached its final resting place.
At the final year meeting Tuesday night past presidents agreed to serve on committees. The district convention in Sidney next year will shift responsibility to officers. Members praised the exceptional work she has done during the past year.
Instructions explain that for mail registers recipients must be identified by a known person, with two witnesses if needed. Postmaster Georgia Martin and others may certify signatures, and individuals should bring a witness or be well known to the certifiers. Acknowledges limited number of registers and possible slight delays.
The notice explains bond signatures can be certified daily 8 am to 6 pm with on site identity checks. If residents cannot visit, a clerk on duty can assist 7 to 9 pm by drop marked papers. After hours, call the postmaster. if certified by others, funds must be sent to Washington causing delays. Checks are mailed from Omaha to those certified at the post office.
Strong rain covered most of the county with roads turning soggy Tuesday evening. A heavy fog over Lodge Pole valley hindered aviation at night. Two auto accidents occurred on slick oil pavement west of Sidney but injuries were not serious.
The annual Sidney Potter farmers picnic featuring a morning headliner, a noon basket lunch, and afternoon sports including races and a 2:30 baseball game with a 35 cent admission for those over 14. Sidney band to provide music, with concessions promised and more entertainment planned, drawing a full rural and town crowd to Krueger's on June 17.
The city renews its band program with Mr Cochran providing regular concerts through summer. The library improvements and ongoing practice sessions support the community event series and upcoming special functions.
Continued from page one coverage notes Mrs. Wallin formerly Frieda Siedow a Sidney native who graduated high school in 1927 and had many friends. Mr. Wallin born at Kimball lived much of his life in Kimball and Cheyenne counties as details of the crash remain disputed.
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture and Inspection announces full accreditation as tuberculosis free, removing market handicaps for Nebraska products in Chicago and easing feeder cattle shipments to Iowa Illinois and other states as certified to state agriculture secretaries. The state has completed the required steps.
A 12 year statewide cattle tuberculosis testing program in Nebraska, funded by legislative appropriations since 1923 and aided by the governor, has expanded to every county. The latest measures include a $100,000 allotment plus additional funds to place Nebraska cattle and dairy products in competitive markets, with federal matching support and aims to reduce human and pork product contagion fears.
One of the first bills in the unicameral legislature would place all state employees under civil service. Proponents say it will boost efficiency and prevent costly handovers when offices switch parties, citing past tactics after 1932 elections and a defeated officer’s blacklist threat.
Congressman Terry Carpenter of Scottsbluff, a Democratic senator hopeful, visited the state capitol to meet Gov. Cochran and planned a night address in Hastings. He discussed a Townsend pension plan with modifications and noted uncertainty about attending the Democratic National Convention. He mentioned McGrath of Omaha as a friend in Nebraska’s delegation.
Legion members marched to the cemetery for services honoring departed comrades. Frequent visits span Denver and Sterling, with many relatives gathering for family events, showers, and reunions. Local sports saw Peetz triumph 5 to 3 over Bunker Hill, while numerous social gatherings and club meetings filled the week.
Mr and Mrs Roy Lane and child ren of Sundance Wyoming were guests of Mr and Mrs John Engel and family a few days last week Mrs Lane is a niece of Mr Engel Mr and Mrs Fred Beyer and family and Mr and Mrs Richard Welton and son spent Thursday evening at the Mrs Iva Beyer home helping James Beyer celebrate his birth Mr and Mrs Hilbert Borcher and family were Sunday dinner guests.
Sunday school opens at 10 a m with all welcome. Various local residents visit and call at neighbors homes including Ralph Hammond of Kimball, the Sprenger and Ells families, and Mrs Andrews of California visiting Mrs A M Anderson and family. Local social calls extend through midweek with several households hosting guests across Mount Vernon.
A substantial portion of Americans resides in the 95 metropolitan districts across the continental United States. The urban centers shown account for roughly fifty percent of the nation’s people, highlighting populous growth in these corridors.
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