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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1932
Page
6
Veetz and Sidney prepare for a pivotal Wheat Best League clash as teams field changes to boost offense at the plate and in the field. Chappell seeks a breakthrough after one win in four games while Dalton’s squad posts a modest start. Attendance remains strong, with Peez drawing solid crowds and both Petter and Sidney showing profit as the season opens.
Officials announced a 2 cent tax will apply to checks and a wide range of goods and services including furs jewelry radios refrigerators sporting goods firearms cameras matches soft drinks tires gasoline and more. The 3 percent levy is paid by consumers and collected by distributing companies which remit monthly to the treasury.
A boxing card headlines Billy Reitz vs Faye Clark on June 24 as the principal bout. The bill includes an eight round semi with a Kimball opponent still awaiting terms, plus amateur fights featuring Frankie Polisky and Welden Tremnas. Tickets list $1 general and $1.50 reserved.
The report notes a slight profit margin but numerous new customers proved highly desirable. Large volumes of one day values are expected next Wednesday, prompting buyers to travel up to 50 miles. Cities like Fort Collins and Sidney are expanding similar events, with Sidney already observing a successful first trade day.
Two youths and a girl involved in a quick end to a Crawe era, with Strom escaping in the Overton machine abandoned when Wenkey's car was taken. Deaton jailed after appearing before Judge Tewel and sentenced to the state reformatory for one to two years. The girl held at Sheriff Schulz home while parents were sought. authorities say she did not play an active role and may avoid prosecution if parents cooperate. Local car thefts prompt a renewed warning to lock vehicles, urging citizen cooperation. Western Nebraska road work planned for June 35th includes Lincoln highway oiling and miles of paving with a Wyoming-like mix to improve year-round roads.
Sidney welcomes visiting members of the Denver junior chamber of commerce for a music filled evening. A 9:45 to 10:15 dance will be broadcast on KOA with support from local hosts and officials. A letter from McMullen praises the program and outlines talks by Freeman H Talbot and Governor Adams, plus a Colorado press feature.
Sidney Neb council records mix film note with city actions as Richard Arlen, Gary Cooper, and Charles Rogers are noted for aviation film praise. Air film Sky Bride tied to Paramount, with Arlen a former Royal Flying Corps pilot. Sidney city actions include parking, auditorium use, lease approvals, and cemetery sexton appointment.
Virginia Bruce leads as female lead with Robert Coogan a key child prodigy in Touch Down. Sky Bride plays at the Fox for two days starting Sunday drawing audiences to the theater attraction featuring Arlen Jack Oakie Charles Starrett and starry performances.
On roll call five members voted in favor and the motion carried. The meeting ended with adjournment as City Clerk C. C. Jones recorded the final action.
The Williams famous colored singers will appear in a grand concert on Sunday June 14 in Sidney. The established professional company offers classic and plantation melodies with high training and personal reputation. Proceeds go to the Municipal Band to aid its development, with tickets at 50 and 25 cents, the program starting at 8 p.m.
We express heartfelt thanks to all whose acts of kindness were gratefully accepted during our recent bereavement. Special thanks to Rev Anton Link and Geh rig funeral home for their care. Precious little blossom plucked from life so fair, gore to meet our Savior. With the saintly there.
A devotional tribute notes a child’s sweet patience and prattle. It says God chose the child for His own and that the suffering is over. The note closes with a hopeful vision of heaven, signed by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Loche and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Choan.
Stock car races are set for the fair grounds next Sunday afternoon with a strong entry list. Promoters promise thrilling events and note they have six years of stock car promotion experience.
Oregon Trail days, the region's historical celebration, will be held July 14 and 16 at Geiing instead of June 14 and 15 as previously announced. The event is expected to draw at least 20,000 people and holds special interest for western Nebraska residents due to local heritage and tourism impact.
A historical Panhandle item notes Cook's Velvay new pastel wall finish marketed by Thomas Lumber Co. The fragment highlights early interior decor trends and the role of regional suppliers in home improvement during the period.
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