Nebraska and Western Public Service Merge to Form New Company
The Nebraska Electric Power Company and Western Public Service combine to create Western Public Service, effective June 1, under Stone & Webster management. No personnel, policy, ownership, or executive changes. Texas properties sold to Gulf States Utilities. Continued on page 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Electric Power Company
Western Public Service Company
J E. Paquette
Stone & Webster, Inc
Texas
Old Western Public Service Company
Gulf States Utilities Com
Bunker Hill Keeps Winning Streak In Tight Win
Bunker Hill defeated Dix 12 to 9 in a hard fought contest last Sunday. W Beyer hit two doubles, Ehlers and Graham added three hits each, while Bales pitched despite going hitless. Rohde credited six errors and strong fielding, with Ehlers shining at first base.
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Bunker Hill
Bales
W. Beyer
Ellers
Graham
Crorts
Henry Rohde
Ehlers
County fair premium list ready for printer this year
The Cheyenne county premium list and rules have been sent to publishers for a large book to be mailed to every home in Cheyenne county and some farm homes in adjacent areas. The book will be distributed mid Jay and ahead of the fair to aid entrants. O G Brown of Brown and Lowe is canvassing Sidney firms for advertising as merchants back the 1929 fair to the limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
O. G. Brown
Brown and Lowe
Sidney
Lodge Pole Couple Married by Rev Hammel June 5
Miss Bessie Blanche Wise and Harold Hernbloom, both of Lodge Pole, were married Wednesday, June 5, by Rev. John D. Hammel, pastor of the Methodist church at Lodge Pole. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W W Wise, and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Walter Hernbloom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Blanche Wise
Harold Hernbloom
Lodge Pole
John D. Hammel
W. W. Wise
Walter Hernbloom
Lena Harte Weds Kenneth Lamphere in Sidney Kearney Union
Lena Elinor Harte daughter of Mr and Mrs Elvin A Harte of Sidney married Kenneth H Lamphere of Kearney on Saturday June 1 in a ceremony announced by the bride's parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Elinor Harte
Clifford Jones Leads Lincoln Meeting Of County Club Leaders
Nebraska local leaders of boys and girls clubs gather in Lincoln for sessions led by Dr A B Graham. Clifford Jones of Sidney represents Cheyenne county as lists of members include Susan De Camp, Lavern Peterson, Lucile Christensen, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Jones
Lincoln
Nebraska
Sidney
Cheyenne County
A B Graham
Washington, D. C
Susan de Camp
Clearwater
Lavern Peterson
Lyons
Lucile Christensen
Alvo
Vida Warboys
Deweese
Thelma Yohn
Broken Bow
Clara Swanson
Dakota City
Gladys Pfeiffer
Elkhorn
Helen McElwain
Fairmont
Kenneth Phillips
Freedom
Gomer Jones
Fairbury
Thelma Sugdem
Sterling
Ellis Hutchinson
Waverly
Bessie Fiscus
Bayard
Faye Shriever
Superior
Clara Steinhoff
Syracuse
Fern Marshall
Elm Creek
Grayce Stevens
Polk
Vera Donahue
Mary Olson
Colon
Leola Seder
Melbeta
Mabel T Sadley
Milford
Oscar Lubben
Carleton
Gladys Krause
Blue Hill
Wheat, barley surges in Cheyenne county as crops rebound
County Agent L D Willey reports spring wheat acreage in Cheyenne county has doubled or tripled from last year while barley rose about 50 percent. Winter wheat yields will be short due to recent winds though some regions show resilience. A soaking rain could boost moisture and yield prospects. winds caused limited abandonment mainly in interior areas, with north of Potter and southeast of Sidney faring best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
L. D. Willey
Willey
Potter
Sidney and
Sundl
Otto Perso
Cheyenne County Farm Bureau
Farmers Union Picnic Set for County Fair Grounds
The Cheyenne county Farmers Union picnic will be at the fair grounds west of Sidney on June 19. Governor Weaver will be a principal speaker along with James J. O'Shea, national secretary of the Farmers Union. A varied family friendly program and entertainment are planned, details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County Farmers Union
Fair Grounds
Sidney
Krueger
Weaver
James J. O'Shea
The
Farmers Union
Judith Basin
Montana
Canada
Four Nebraska 4 H members to visit Washington in June
Eleanor Dixon of Blair Marguerite Yost of Red Cloud Clarence Norris of Weeping Water and Louis Miller of Sidney will tour Washington D C for a week in June as reward for 4 H club leadership and experiences. They will meet state delegates and attend the third national club camp from June 19 to 25. Dixon is a 1927 state fair style show champion and Chicago national clothing judge with news writing wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Nebraska
Eleanor Dixon
Blair
Marguerite Yost
Red Cloud
Clarence Norris
Weeping Water
Louis Miller
Sidney
National Capitol
Miss Dixon
Chicago
Miss Yost
Presbyterians Launch $30,000 Light Memorial Drive
A drive to raise 30000 for the Light Memorial Presbyterian church opens with meetings of men and women. Dr. Marion Humphreys of Omaha leads the effort with offices in the J W Johnson insurance building. A Monday night church basement meeting closes with an address on the community asset and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Light Memorial Presbyterian Church
Marion Humphreys
Omaha
Presbyterian Building Fund Department
J. W. Johnson Insurance
Humphreys
America
Hal Schenck
Earl Sherrerd
Roy Liggett
Leroy D. Willey
J. H. Bicknell
Fidelity Ball Room Players Here Sunday
Joe Bauer and his Fidelity Ball Room orchestra will headline the Sunday night dance at Krueger's lake. The band films the crowd for a future state engagement. The Saturday night dance will also be held, per booking manager Chet Krueger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Bauer
Fidelity Ball Room Orchestra
Krueger
Bauer
Chet Krueger
Committee urges July 4 observance at fair grounds
A Sidney committee of three promotes a Fourth of July celebration including a racing meet and baseball game but announces no local organization has pledged sponsorship. They propose business houses form a sponsor group and offer purses to attract fast horses for July 3 and 4. The fair grounds would host the events if held. The Cheyenne county fair board has granted...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Cheyenne County Fair Board
Mrs Louise Mantor Honored At Church Farewell
Mrs Louise Mantor with her son Earl and daughter Harriet Ann were the guests of honor at a farewell reception given by Christian church members and friends. A youth musical program delighted attendees as the Mantor family received a Pandora box of good wishes forget me nots and fine table linen.
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Louise Mantor
Earl
Harriet Ann
The
Christian Church
Seattle oil venture to drill wells in Crawford Nebraska
Seattle based Red Cloud Oil company plans to drill 9 000 to 10 000 acres of leased land in the Crawford region of Nebraska. The venture involves prominent Seattle and Japanese interests with Dr Milton C Sturgis leading the effort. Geologists Lupton Nedom Cook affirm favorable prospects near Crawford and along Lone Ash creek.
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Seattle
Wash
Crawford
Nebraska
Red Cloud Oil Company
Milton C. Sturgis
Alfred J. Schweppe
University of Washington Law School
Frank Edwards
Clark Bissett
S Okomoto
H. Y Y. Hanafussa
S. K. Arima
K. Takeuchi
Sturgis
Charles T. Lupton
H. A. Nedom
University of Nebraska
Venezuela
Harold Cook
Colorado Museum of Natural History
Northwestern
Burlington
Lone Ash Creek
Lupton
Weymouth Named Head of Drive for Chadron Stadium
Chadron normal college alumni open a drive to raise 30000 for a new stadium over three years with O J Weymouth as president and L M McKelvie as secretary. An initial alumni fund aims 4000 to 5000 by July 1, doubled by the college, while architect Stitt plans a 1200 seat cement stadium on the south slope near the football field. Home games include St Charles on Oct 18 Peru Armistice Day and Columbus on Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Nebraska
Chadron Normal College Alumni Association
O. J. Weymouth
Chadron Memorial Stadium Association
L. M. McKelvie
Chadron College
Stitt
Norfolk
St. Charles College
Peru
Columbus College
Governor Weaver Receives Capitol Report on Senate Committee Findings
Representative Earl Hasselbalch presented the report of the joint legislative committee to Governor Weaver on Wednesday. A accompanying letter referenced Sinclair and Flack letters about alleged ties of Walter W head and capitol commission members to bonds for the capitol contractor. The minority report by Senator Harry K Easton was also delivered for consideration before any decision on Easton’s request to investigate bond furnishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Hasselbalch
St. Eward
Joint Legislative Committee
Capitol Commission
Weaver
Sinclair and Flack
Walter W. Head
Capitol
Harry K. Easton
Omaha
Easton
Union Pacific to change mail and train schedules Monday
Beginning Monday a faster Union Pacific service will launch with new east and west bound schedules. No. 1 will depart Omaha 12:05 a.m. and reach Sidney at 7:55 a.m., delivering Omaha newspapers and mail six hours earlier than before. No. 2 will arrive Sidney at 11:40 a.m. with regular mail. No. 6 loses clerks, becomes closed pouch. No. 20 reaches Sidney at 6:45 a.m.. No. 4 at 5:25 p.m. No. 10 serves as local parcel post arriving 8:30 a.m. Westbound No. 3 also changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Sidney
Omaha
Nebraska
Fremont
Grand Island
North Platte
Izaak Walton Head Is Coming to Sidney Meeting
R P Kepler president of the Izaak Walton league of Sidney has arranged a western Nebraska sportsmen meeting at the court house Monday evening June 10 at eight o clock Frank J Brady president of the Nebraska division will attend to address the gathering Brady is an avid outdoor advocate with ties to national leaders and Jack Miner the Canadian naturalist The public is invited and urged to attend the June 10 eight o clock court house event
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Kepler
Izaak Walton League of
Sidney
Nebraska
Court House
Frank J. Brady
Izaak Walton League of American
Brady
National Organization
Jack Miner
North Platte River Flood Swells Across Scotts Bluff Area
Heavy rain and hail push the North Platte to multi year highs washing out bridge fills west of Scotts Bluff. The flood breaches dikes near Mitchell valley bridge and floods adjacent farms. A major crevasse 80 to 100 feet long, 10 to 12 feet deep, opens at the bridge east end, threatening highways and riverlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Platte
Scottsbluff
Mitchell Valley
Sidney Hatchery Takes Stock Feeds Dealership
The Sidney Hatchery and Produce company has taken the agency for Gee-Bee stock feeds from Grain Belt mills. Manager Mr. Olson says an advertising campaign will begin next week in this paper to acquaint Cheyenne county farmers and nearby areas with the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Hatchery and Produce Company
Gee-Bee
Grain Belt Mills
Olson
Cheyenne County
New Skaggs Manager in Sidney Temporarily
B. B. Simpson of Cheyenne is temporarily managing the local Skaggs Safeway store while R. L. Miller, the manager, is on vacation in Colorado and New Mexico. Miller is expected back the latter part of next week.
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B. B. Simpson
Cheyenne
Skaggs Safeway
R. L. Miller
Colorado
New Mexico
Mr. Miller
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Kearney Man
LeRoy Willey
Sidr
State
Washington
National
Marguerite Yast
Clarence Worris
Presbyterians
J.W. Johnson
Fidelity Ball Room
Fair Board
Seattle Company
West
Weymouth
Chadron Stadium
Sidney High School
Normal School
Senate
Union Pacific Flyer
Izaak Walton
North Platte River
Sidney Hatchery
Skaggs
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