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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1933
Page
6
Oregon plans its Trail Days festival on July 20 and 21 as attendance grows annualy. The event reflects pioneer history with a reunion atmosphere and displays of old pictures, drawing hundreds from distant areas to meet familiar early settlers.
In a reminiscence, a pioneer expresses desire to attend a June 30 gathering and notes old timers like Edward McLernon J. T. McIntosh and Mack Radcliffe. He expects to read Telegraph reports of the day and may request photographs of several aged acquaintances including Mrs. Hattie Radcliffe and Judge Barlow's wife, with his niece Mrs. Charles Meyer possibly obtaining his photo.
Cheyenne battler meets Faye Clark in the Legion show headliner with George Royce challenging Biebl. Preliminaries pair Busacker with Woods, Contratto with Chavez, and Collyer with Garrett. Referee Fred Parks, a former boxer and coach, will oversee bouts. lower admission priced at 1.10 dollars with ladies and children at 0.55.
Bishop Beecher travels from Sidney to Deadwood revisiting his younger days and renewing memories with old friends from the western outlaws era. He is joined by Robert Reddish of Alliance Tom Davis of Holdrege and Lloyd Bufink of Whitman as they retrace the historic routes and recall past associations.
Two camps in western Nebraska started during week two. Boys engage in light exercise and participate in sports. Living and working days follow a semi military routine with duties in kitchen and fort tasks. Earl G. Maxwell named superintendent at Chadron camp and H. E. Engstrom named superintendent at Fort Robinson camp. Appointments by the United States forestry service. Maxwell, ex Douglas county extension agent, and Engstrom, Nebraska City man, are Nebraska graduates.
Committee members, awaiting the attorney general's opinion, discuss a non partisan Senate probe. Lt Governor Jurgensen had appointed three Democrats while Republican Warner and Van Kirk refused. Welch says he opposed serving. State Auditor Price says the committee cannot draw 6000 for expenses and will block claims.
A brief report notes that losses on farms are illustrated by thirty five farmers as their 1932 books balance. The service to these farmers is offered at no cost beyond the charges in their farm account book.
County farmers will gather for a picnic with musical acts from 1 location across the county. State President H G Eeney will speak at 1 15 on cooperation, followed by talks from several state officials. Baseball games tug of war foot race horseshoe pitching and nail driving contests loom late afternoon. An open air dance closes the day in the pavilion with Osborn Hiett in charge of concussion and Bales Willey overseeing sports.
Sunday games set to reshape standings as lower teams clash. Lodge Pole hosts Lorenzo at 1 15 p m with home advantage but a strong Lodge Pole squad faces a tough test. Kimball visits Peetz while Logan County’s Longhearns seek steady performance. Gurley’s Cardinals travel to Potter hoping for an upset and possible second place shift behind Bearcats. Bunker Hill and Chappell duel for cellar position, Bates to pitch for Bunker Hill after last week’s Sidney effort.
Engineers expect to open paving in District No 2 to traffic today once it is deemed ready. Gardner said Union Pacific crossing improvements near the east city line will likely require planks shipped from Chicago. No ceremony planned. officials praised Diamond Engineering for work while noting minor surface scaling on first district has largely ceased.
Nebraska negotiates a 70 million public works program as part of a 3.3 billion federal package. Governor Bryan says the funds will fund diverse development with 30 percent grant and 70 percent loan, targeting roads, city projects, and business plans to create employment. Congress and state officials plan a central office to distribute funds fairly among districts, with final project approval by the federal Department of Construction. Season and harvest notes follow, praising wheat and other crops under favorable conditions, plus remarks on acoustics and community optimism.
County agricultural outlook notes wheat fields that survived an abnormal winter and spring show signs of recovery. Officials cite resilient varieties, favorable soil moisture, and improved prospects for yields this season amid cautious optimism.
The religious pageant drew over eight thousand attendees in its first two days. Before the show, Rev. Raub introduced Rev. J. H. Patterson, pastor of the sponsoring church, as a flash of light signaled the opening.
A baby girl named June Lucile Sullivan arrived June 10 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Sullivan. Dorothy Tryon and Mazel Young visited LaRee and Arlene Schmidt on Friday. Emil Tank and family of Potter attended a funeral in honor of J W Reinmuth. The Lobb and Birdwell families hosted visits as well as the Sais family spending Friday evening with Leu Schmidt.
A large crowd attended the school meeting Monday night. H. Bert Birdwell was elected moderator for the next three years. Tank of Sidney spent last week with his daughter Mrs. W. F. Waite. Ardis Neibuhr and Patsy McDonald played with Sylvia Lobb Friday afternoon.
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