Final Chapter Opened In E H Biggs Embezzlement Case
Cheyenne county receives 10664.63 from American Surety Co of New York for defalcation plus court costs and 7 percent interest. The check, handed to county commissioners, ends rumors of nonpayment and confirms full principal collection after delays caused by multiple liable parties. County funds were tight and the case is now closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
American Surety Company of
New York
E. H. Biggs
Roland Rodman
Kimball
B. C. Grabill
Cheyenne County
Telegraph
Biges
Trade Day Reports Varied as Cheyenne County Shops Benefit
Merchants reported mixed success after the second monthly trade day on Wednesday. Over 30 stores joined a Tele graph News advertising push in Sidney, while the community auction drew few entries and light sales. Largest Sidney stores gained most from specials as farmers awaited harvest money to boost future trade days. Local merchants foresee better results in July and August, planning adjustments if the auction feature is dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Telegraph News
Sidney
Chamber of Commerce Merchants Bureau Committee
Heavy Rain Hail Ravage Cheyenne County Wednesday Night
Sections of Cheyenne county endured heavy rain and hail Wednesday night with Sidney receiving only a drizzle. A violent hail storm east of Bronson damaged semiec crops and possibly ruined fields. Large hailstones were gathered by farmers as buildings and machinery suffered some harm. The storm moved from the northwest into Redington and Banner counties bringing wind, cloudbursts, and near flood conditions. Continued on page six.
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Cheyenne
Sidney
Bronson
Redington
Banner County
Page Six
Bunker Hill Emerges as Real Threat in Wheat Bell League
Sunday results moved Bunker Hill into contention as they defeated Potter 1 0 and showed strong form. Hornby joined Lodgerote club while Closman or Horn appeared for Sidney. Dalton hosts Bunker Hill next, Peetz faces Gurley, and Gurley is noted for upsets as the league race tightens.
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Bunker Hill
Hornby
Seals
Chappell Sunday
Lodgerote
Closman
Horn
Sidney
Potter
Peetz
Spurrec
Dalton
Bearcats
Gurley
Colorado
Cardinals
Vic
Page Six
Sidney Firemen Banquet Draws Over a Hundred Attendees
Sidney volunteer fire department held its annual banquet at St Patrick's auditorium Tuesday evening with 100 plus attendees including firemen, their wives, city council members, and retirees. Toastmaster L T Poole hosted as members enjoyed performances by local entertainers and remarks from Mayor and attorney Heaton. The event showcased the department’s standing as a leading Nebraska volunteer unit and sparked hopes for a future state convention.
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St Patrick’s Auditorium
L. T. Poole
Ella Nark Lee
Womans Benefit, Association
Sidney
Gretchen Barlow
Helen Jane Johnson
Robert A. Barlow
Eleator Rose
Hiernan Shroeder
P. J. Heaton
Che Bangeul
Nebraska
Hike In Gasoline Price Due Here Result Of Federal Tax
A federal tax hike on motor fuels will raise local gasoline prices next week by at least one cent, possibly two. Farmer and industrial sectors will bear large shares, with independent dealers constrained. The tax includes lubricants and affects service stations, tires, and bootlegging risks noted by officials.
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M. H. Robineau
Western Nebraska Oil Company
Robineau
Washington
Chicago Journal of Trade and Commerce
Dispatch
Congress
Local Men Work to Aid Cheyenne County Jobs Push
City officials urge contractors on federal building and highway projects to hire local labor from Sidney and Cheyenne county. They stress keeping dollars in the community to relieve unemployment and support local businesses, believing early August start and $70 950 project will create significant home employment.
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Sidney
Cheyenne County
Prospect
Here
Thermotlves
Hoover and Curtis Lead GOP Banner Into Election
Amid a tumultuous demonstration, Herbert Hoover and Charles Curtis were named to head the Republican ticket for November. Curtis secured the vice presidency after delegates sought to draft Dawes, who declined, as the party drafted its platform with the liquor question resurfacing for the first time since prohibition.
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Nerbert Hoover
Charles Curtis
Hoover
Chicago
Curtis
Charles Gaiees Dawes
Dawes
G. O. FP
Passion Play Draws Twelve Thousand Over Two Nights
The Gift of God passion play in a hilltop amphitheatre south of Bayard opened Tuesday with 7 717 attendees and drew 4 708 on Wednesday despite wind and showers. Over the opening two nights more than 1 600 cars parked on site. Written by Rev Louis H Kaub and directed by Rev John H Patterson, the pageant features 16 episodes and 135 characters plus a 150 voice choir. There is no admission charge, a silver offering funds expenses, and visiting ministers and families receive free entry while campers and tourists are accommodated on the grounds.
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Bayard
Louis H. Kaub
John H. Patterson
Kaub
Federated Churches of Bayard
Wesleyan University
Isaiah
Denham Players Set to Stage The Patsy at Fox Theatre
Denham Theatre under W E Boyd presents The Patsy a Barry Conners comedy at Fox Theatre Friday June 24. The play follows a young daughter seen as a flapper Cinderella by her mother and sister, sheltered by a rare father who travels for a wholesale grocer.
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Denham Players
W. E. Boyd
Denham Theatre Players
Fox Theatre
Patsy
Barry Conners
Booth Theatre
New York
Legion Boxing Card Prompted by Local Names and Matches
The American Legion boxing card in Sidney features Billy Reitz of Holyoke against Fay Clark of Hemingford in the main event a ten round bout promising a shot at Ham Jenkins in a later show. Ernie Gill and Eddie Randolph meet in an eight round semi final with three four round preliminaries. A separate legal notice seeks bids on a 6.9 mile bituminous road surface project on the Lincoln highway with bids open July 7 and plans available in Sidney, Scottsbluff, and Lincoln.
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Billy Reitz
Holyoke
Colo
Battler
Fay Clark
Hemingford
American Legion
Reitz
Clark
Ham Jenkins
Denver Negro
Sidney
Jenkins-Moore
Kenney Austin
Ernie Gill
Sterling
Eddie Randolph
Haxtun
Randolph
Gill
Frankie Polisky
Broadwater
Bill Handley
Sundl
Lincoln Highway
State Engineer's Department
The
Telegraph
Department of Public Works
Henry Pavlat
Scottsbluff
Department
Lincoln
SONS AND DAUGHTERS FORM FARMER CLUBS IN CHEYENNE COUNTY
Cheyenne county farmers youths form 4 H style clubs aided by County Agent L D Willey. News reporters announce meetings with reports on Healthy Mind Exercise and Rest lesson. C C Keep Well club met at Florence Seimers home June 14. next meeting July 24 at Vera Sparks. Baby beef club formed at George Deaver home named The Prize Winners with Charles George elected as press correspondent.
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Sons and Daughters
Cheyenne County
L. D. Willey
The
Telegraph
C. C. Keep
Florence Seimers
Margaret Miller
Ruth Kinton
Mrs. Seimers
Delores Yowell
Vera Sparks
Esther Glant
Willey
George Deaver
Charles George
Two More Fines in Battle Against Bootleg Gas
Nebraska prosecutions against gas bootlegging report two fines. Standard Oil of Nebraska paid 50 dollars plus costs after absent company reps. C P Gill paid 10 dollars plus costs for Mitchell station. Additional counts carried 25 dollar fines. An execution against company property was issued.
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Nebraska
West
C. O. Lyda
Scotts Bluff
Standard Oil Company of
C. P. Gill
Mitchell
Standard Oil Company
Lyda
L. T. Hare
State Department of Agriculture
Harold James
Lyman
Gill
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Board. of Commissioners
Sidney Firemen
G. 0. P. Banner
Bryan
Kimball County
Paxton
Ogallala
Ogalala
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