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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1931
Page
2
Continued from page 1 Mr Hamilton may raise entry limit to 25 to accommodate interest. Enter now to win free awards. Encourage friends to vote, as the contestant with the most loyal supporters will prevail.
Two recent storms drop moisture across Oneyenne County with .48 inch near Dalton and over an inch in East Gurley. Roads flood on county south border while Sidney southeast area nears two inches, gardens show some improvement.
The annual Farmers Union picnic will be held Wednesday at Lodge Pole Parks. The event highlights community ties and features group activities, a talk on Why a Live Local is an Asset to Any Community, and a small entry fee of $3.00 with a discounted $2.00 rate for groups.
The notice details contests including singing for ages 4 to 13 with fees of 3 dollars and 175 cents, singing for 14 to 20 with 3 dollars and 1.75 dollars, speaking contests for 4 to 8 at 1 dollar and 0.50, for 9 to 13 at 1 dollar 50 and 0.25, and for 14 to 20 at 1 dollar 50 and 0.25, with union selection preferred, horseshoe pitching at 3 dollars and 2, and a band concert at 5 pm listed as the last number of the program.
Government crop bulletin notes sufficient uninsured wheat heads to yield a fair crop. Spring grain crops mostly good, with drought denting north central and northeastern Nebraska. potential recovery remains. Oats at 85 percent, barley 82 percent, spring wheat 11 percent. Western and northwest counties report loss from freezing temperatures.
Cheyenne County ladies show interest in an annual vacation camp with plans to improve camp life for women. The article notes suggestions such as bringing two or three times as much bedding as anticipated and continues with more ideas.
The passage notes using old newspapers as bedding under comfort, and advises women to wear comfortable shoes and clothing. It suggests bringing rubber boots and an umbrella and carrying notebooks pencils and kodaks for documentation or photos.
State Master Councilor leads the Hastings conclave sessions while visitors plan outdoor recreation. Jobs Daughters sponsor a tea dance Friday during the event.
Hornsby, Potter face Gurley field as Gurley is a tough foe for the Bearcats. Rehmer the southpaw handles Gurley’s pitching with solid support and timely hitting. Duke McGowan is favored for the Potter mound with a balanced club backing Potter in the Loop.
The store markets itself as focused on high quality foods and economical prices. It emphasizes helping customers judge value and buy foods with strong quality at affordable costs.
The local implement dealer proposes to buy farmer wheat at 80 cents a bushel, despite a demoralized market. He claims no strings attached and says deliveries can occur to any county terminal. He believes the plan is sound business for both farmer and seller and plans a thorough trial.
Sidney finished fourth in a rifle contest at Gering last Sunday. Sarman, Cheyenne coach, imparted valuable shooting tips to Sidney riflemen and a plan to invite him to Sidney for a lecture and pistol shooting demonstration.
A vaudeville headliner appears June 20 at City Auditorium with Cuba assisting in skits. The act promises uproarious humor, artistic staging, and no burlesque. Short orders available at Bob's on Front Street.
Mrs F A Bush and son Harvey visited Cheyenne and Greeley Tuesday. Harvey will return to Greeley Sunday to remain for the summer term of school. Mr and Mrs W L Doran of Toppenish Washington arrived Tuesday night and will spend several weeks visiting Mrs E Doran and other relatives.
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