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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1929

Page

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Farm Relief Fund Passes House Amid Picnic Plans

The House approved 151000000 for the new federal farm board with a small administrative slice. The Cheyenne County Farmers Union annual picnic at Sidney fairgrounds tomorrow features talks by state and national leaders, a baseball game, 4-H demonstrations, and a large evening dance, weather permitting.

Cheyenne County Farmers Union T. G. Waddell Cheyenne County Farmers Union H. L. Click Chadron J. J. O'Shea George Jackson Bunker Hill Lorenzo Grabill’s Merrymakers Weyerts Band America T.G. Waddell

Reverend Bicknell to Remain Sidney Pastor

Rev. J. H. Bicknell and Fred Stowe spent last week in Lincoln for a state conference of Christian churches. They report about 600 delegates attended from across the state. All western pastors will stay in place except Scottsbluff, which will see a change in pastor assignments.

J. H. Bicknell Fred Stowe Lincoln Conference of Christian Churches Christian Church Scottsbluf

Arthur H. Dilley Attends Lincoln Legion Convention

Arthur H. Dilley publisher of the Sidney News left Sunday for Lincoln to attend the convention of the executive committees of the American Legion. He is commander of the fourth Legion district. He will visit relatives in Missouri with Mrs. Dilley before returning to Sidney.

Arthur H. Dilley Sidney

Cheyenne County Couple Married at Sterling

Miss Frances Rose Tesar daughter of Mr and Mrs Anton Tesar Sunol and Cyril M Kripal of Lodge Pole were married at Sterling Saturday afternoon. The couple are spending their honeymoon in Denver and vicinity and will reside in Lodge Pole where Kripal runs a tourist camp.

Miss Frances Rose Tesar Anton Tesar Sunol Cyril M. Kripal Lodge Pole Sterling Denver

S P MacFadden Returns From Light Convention

S P MacFadden manager of Western Public Service traveled through Sidney briefly yesterday on his way home to Scottsbluff after two weeks in Boston and Atlantic City for the NE LA national convention.

Pioneer Resident Dies at Home Near Potter

Mrs. Hans Rasmussen, 95, a Cheyenne county resident for 39 years, died Saturday at her son John’s home north of Potter. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Danish church south of Potter and burial followed in the church yard cemetery.

Hans Rasmussen Cheyenne County John Potter Church Yard

Leon Fine's Store Promotes Dresses for Picnic Trade

Leon Fine offers surprising dress values aimed at Farmers Union picnic visitors engaging shoppers with trading enticements. The promotion targets attendees at the union event, inviting purchases through special incentives and reduced prices.

Leon Fine Fine Farmers Union

Former resident of Sidney fired from state office

G. R. Buckner, former assistant secretary of the Nebraska guaranty fund commission and later with the state commerce department, says he was relieved of duties a week ago and is no longer on the payroll, while State Commerce Secretary Bliss says Buckner remains on the job. Newspaper reporters at the capitol report confusion over conflicting statements and Buckner notes he has not drawn pay for June.

G. R. Buckner Nebraska Guaranty Fund Commission State Commerce Department State Commerce Bliss Buckner State Capitol

Governor Weaver inspects proposed reserve site in Wildcat Hills

Governor Arthur J Weaver leads a party of about 20 Scotts Bluff county figures including R G Spencer of Omaha and Arthur Baldwin to inspect the Wildcat hills south of Gering for a proposed state game preserve. They tour canyons and hills after a noon luncheon with speeches by local leaders and state officials.

Arthur J.weaver R. G. Spencer Omaha Arthur Baldwin Scottsbluff Wildcat Hills Gering Gering Hotel A. B. Wood South Hills T. L. Green Game Park Commission Scotts Bluff County Wood Scotts Bluff Cc. O. Lyda A. M. Petite O. B. Brown Park Commission

Royal Neighbors Tri-County Convention At Big Springs

The Royal Neighbors of Kimball Cheyenne and Devel counties held a tri county convention at Big Springs last Thursday. About 30 Sidney members attended eight cars decorated in lodge colors left at ten in the morning. The program began at 1 30 with American singing and remarks by tri county officers. Dr C H Smith and Rev Martin gave the welcome and response. Mrs Whitney of Kimball performed a piano number before the program continued.

Kimball Cheyenne Devel Big Springs Sidney America Tri-County C. H. Smith Martin Bigprings Mrs. Whitney

Sterling Real Estate Board Plans Culver Visit

The Sterling real estate board prepares for Harry H. Culver president of the National Association of Real Estate Boards to speak at a noon luncheon in Sterling on Thursday June 20. Culver will discuss taxation and business conditions after landing about 11 30 and a 12 15 meal at the M E church. Tickets are available from Sidney Chamber officials Henry Pavlat and F H Wolf.

Sterling Real Estate Board Harry Culver National Association of Real Estate Board Culver Culver City Calif Boston Sterling Colorado Sterling Board Sidney United States National Association of Real Estate Boards

Scottsbluff Beats Sidney in Annual Golf Meet

Scottsbluff golfers won the annual Bluffs links meet against Sidney by 26 to 8 on a point system. Blip Doran led Sidney with 76, Heinie Bauman and R. P. Kepler shot 78s, Rash and Jack Emery were low scorers for the meet with 175 and solid 37 38 splits.

Scottsbuffs Sidney Country Club Bluffs Links Scottsbluff Sidney Blip Doran Heinie Bauman R. P. Kepler

Flying school to be held in Sidney weekly

Mid-West Aviation company announces a flying school in Sidney to operate each Wednesday with Lieut. Henry Oldham in charge. The course covers ground school and actual control of planes, drawing inquiries from interested parties. Oldham, a Missouri native with a long aviation background, began flying at Kelly Field San Antonio and serves as a second lieutenant.

Sidney Mid-West Aviation Corportion North Platte Publc Sidney Priday Henry Oldham Lieut Oldham Mid-West Concern Missouri Ozarks Rockies Canada Gulf of Mexico Kelly Field San Antonio Texas

Fourth of July at Krueger's Lake with full program

The Telegraph announces a privately sponsored Fourth of July celebration at Krueger's lake six miles east of Sidney Nebraska. Activities run July 3 to July 4 include a polo game and various entertainment with picnicking space and shaded grounds. Further program details will appear in a later Telegraph edition.

Krueger's Krieger's Lake Sidney The Telegraph Kruegers Nebraska Krueger

Seven persons injured in bad W of Sidney wreck

Four hurt and three bruised when a Potter family car swerved into a ditch between Bronson and Potter Sunday evening. Injuries ranged from severe lacerations to cuts and bruises. Mr Witt and Mrs G L Rogers hospitalised but released to recover at home. Driver distraction from a Union Pacific old timers special on a siding cited as contributing factor.

Sidney Bronson Potter John Witt G. L. Rogers Leola Rogers G.L. Rogers Witt Rogers Herdon Union Pacific

Funeral for Mrs. Sarah Goodwin Held Here Sunday

Mrs. Sarah Goodwin a 15 year Sidney resident died Saturday morning after nearly two years illness. Born 1861 Missouri she moved to Nebraska after 1883 marriage to Frances LeBaron Goodwin. Funeral conducted by Rev. Schenck and Rev. Welker. burial in Malvern Iowa. Pallbearers listed.

Sarah Goodwin Sidney A. A. Rudd, O. W. Harris J. W. Harper and J. Earl Thayer

Grain Dealers Meeting at Commercial Hotel Today

Grain dealers from the region gather at the Commercial hotel dining room for a convention and business meeting as part of a statewide series before the new crop movement. A banquet follows at six o'clock with insights on grain grading from A T Nelson U SDA grain supervisor and loading tips from R J Clark chief grain inspector. A large turnout from western Nebraska is expected.

Commercial Hotel A. T. Nelson Omaha United States Department of Agriculture R. J. Clark Omaha Grain Exchange Nebraska

Real Summer Weather Arrives Here at Last

Real growing weather has been the allotment of Cheyenne county during the past week. The mercury soared to the high point for the season Saturday and Sunday and gave indication that summer is here. Crops are responding nicely to the heat waves according to farmers. The outlook continues to brighten, although a good rain would help the situation.

Cheyenne County Mercury

Farmers Union Picnic Boost Ad From Local Businesses

Attention of Farmers Union picnic visitors is called to the page ad in this issue of The Telegraph. It is paid for by Sidney business houses and contains a message to everyone in Cheyenne county. The firms cooperating in this ad, as well as all other firms with ads in this issue, are boosters for the picnic and supporters of every farm move.

Farmers Union The Telegraph Sidney Business Houses Cheyenne County

Chamber of Commerce Holds Regular Monday Meeting

The chamber of commerce met yesterday noon in its regular semi monthly session with I E Grabill presiding in the absence of President L T Poole. Little business was planned and visitors included C L Carter and Reverend Minton of Bridgeport Episcopal church.

Chamber of Commerce I. E. Grabill L. T. Poole C. L. Carter Rev. Minton Bridgeport Episcopal Church

Byars Store Closing Out All Byars Stock

The final cleanup of J. B. Byars stock is underway as the Sidney store transitions to a J C Penney institution. An advertisement in this issue of The Telegraph lists attractive bargains offered.

BYARS J. B. Byars Sidney J. C. Penney Institution The Telegraph

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Farm Board House Federal Farm Board Hoover Congress Senate Senate Agricultural Committees Washington News Kansas Farmers’ Union County Fair Grounds Weath Bicknell S. P. Macfadden Governor Weaver Royal Neighbors Ingolf Bluffs G. H. Doran Surial Malvern Iowa
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