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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1937
Page
3
A terse list of names appears in the clipping. Included are Jack H H Gusboran, J C Bush, Alta Cobb, Dr Paul P Cheff and others. The item reads like a roster or membership notice without additional context or events.
Editorial notes the Washington stalemate over Supreme Court plans and ongoing labor disputes. It cites Democratic resistance, potential legislative battles, and a wish to restore congressional power, while noting optimism for Nebraska agriculture and improving western drought conditions amid a 400 mile tour from Sidney to Omaha.
The writer compares the Spanish war to World War I and warns of a broader international danger. He describes noncombatant casualties, indiscriminate bombardment, and the surreal violence across cities and villages. The piece notes Loyalists backed by Soviet Russia and rebels supported by fascist powers in a volatile, unfolding crisis.
Officials note normal conditions and growing optimism as the region anticipates better business and freer money flow in a week or two. Farmers enjoy a favorable agricultural outlook while the political and industrial mood remains mixed, commerce and goodwill expected to rise.
A sensational wartime screed describes U S Army actions and German naval movements. It condemns atrocities in Almeria and forecasts reckoning for France and England. The passage then details extensive local accident statistics across farming industrial and home settings with multiple deaths injuries and causes.
A tongue in cheek summary covers war debt receipts, a quip about Roosevelt boosting mass purchasing, a warden quelling prison unrest by paroling leaders, and jokes on hangovers, Vice President Garner vacations, strikes, Teapot Dome references, local business signs, and a Chicago car tale with a comic punchline.
Fragmentary remark discusses opinions on marriage timing and perceptions of women's judgment, lacking identifiable people places organizations dates or events for a proper newspaper item.
Three Ogallala youths Tom and Bob Smith ages 10 and 11 and Merle Sisson drowned in a sandpit on Wednesday after Sisson wandered into deeper water. James Wamsley 7 aided by a motorist summoned firemen who recovered the bodies from about ten feet of water. the Smith boys, strong swimmers, died trying to save Sisson as physicians attempted resuscitation for nearly 20 minutes.
Oregon Trail days celebrate western Nebraskas heritage in Gering on July 15 and 16 with a Deadwood stage and 60 Sioux Indians among headline attractions. A Wyoming national guard cavalry unit, cowboys, and old timers will join a realistic historical episode and Gering cannon company in the event.
The parade committee reports a tentative acceptance by Governor Cochran to review the parade from a platform. Materials will be inspected to remove any republican planks. Last year the platform failed during the procession.
State superintendent and Nebraska Press association report 79 motor vehicle accidents ending June 5 with 83 injuries and nine deaths. Among causes are skidding tire blowouts and collisions. Week also records 59 other accidents including falls play sports and miscellaneous injuries.
The Bunker Hill Home Makers club met at Margaret Ehmke’s home last Tuesday. President led the meeting with six members present and one new member added. Members judged two loaves of bread before adjournment. Lunch followed. The next meeting is scheduled for June 22 at Evelyn Harriet and Arene Engel’s home.
The page lists grain prices and assorted poultry and dairy items with grade identifiers. Wheat 107, corn 1.15, oats 50, barley 70, licenses 4 pounds. various No 1 and No 2 grades for leghorn hens, roosters, broilers, colored varieties, and butterfat with eggs No 1 at 14.
Telegraph wantads report Rose's Tat Shop offering a June clearance with hats at one dollar each. The ad promotes a bargain sale aimed at drawling shoppers seeking low prices.
A promotional statement from the Bell System credits company workers across AT&T, Bell Labs, and Western Electric for delivering fast, clear calls and affordable service. It emphasizes happiness from telephone use and the aim to keep costs down for Marian and others everywhere.
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