Sam Maley Dead Famed Wheat King Of Nebraska
Funeral services for Samuel A. Maley 71 were held at Gehrig Funeral Home. A native of Little York Illinois he helped pioneer wheat farming in western Nebraska and northeast Colorado. Maley supervised planting and harvesting and was known for his optimism and crop judgment. He died Friday after two years of ill health. Interment at Sidney Greenwood cemetery.
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Gehrig Funeral
Samuel A. Maley
Maley
Virgil Smith
The
Presbyterian Church
Sidney Greenwood Cemetery
Leon Lafler
Chester Phelps
Rudy Grage
M. W. Dimery
P. J. Heaton
Perry Dobbin
Mr. Maley
Little York
Ilinois
Stanwood
Iowa
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Middlewest
Colorado
Wheat outlook favorable in Cheyenne county amid warm, wet spell
Farmers in Cheyenne county anticipate a good countywide yield as winter wheat harvest nears in under a month. A June hail storm reduced some estimates in restricted areas, but subsequent rains relieved drought and boosted hopes for a reasonably satisfactory 1940 crop despite threats from hot winds, insects, hail, and rust. A chinch bug menace to corn was noted.
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Cheyenne County
Fossil Parties Are In Panhandle Again
Summer expeditionary forces of the University of Nebraska museum have set out for western Nebraska for several months of digging. C Bertrand Schultz assistant director of the museum heads field work and will base at Bridgeport while Thompson M Stout of the geological staff stations at Hemingford. In addition to working fossil sites.
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University of Nebraska Museum
Nebraska
C. Bertrand Schultz
Schultz
Bridgeport
Thompson M. Stout
Hemingford
Mrs Sparks Selected For State Council Director
Mrs James A Sparks, Cheyenne County Women’s Project Club Chairman, was chosen as one of four directors for the Nebraska State Council of Home Demonstration Clubs. She will represent District 1, covering 28 western and northern counties, serving a two year term.
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James A. Sparks
Cheyenne County
Women's Project Club
Scottsbluff
State Council of
Sparks
Nebraska
Cheyenne County Farm Bureau
State Council
Beattsbhlutt
Unceasing War On Grasshopper Urged In Nebraska
Cheyenne County farmers urged to halt the grasshopper drive as young hoppers mature into adults. State leader Don B. Whelan says little crop damage yet, but as hoppers spread they threaten fields. Bait now in road ditches and pastures is recommended to curb the invasion before eggs are laid. The two week window is critical for effective control.
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Cheyenne
Nebraska
Swinbank
Don B. Whelan
George Thompson Is Barber Board Choice
Governor Cochran outlined improved barber shop inspections in Nebraska after abolishing the barber board secretaryship and moving duties to the state board of examiners. He noted about 3000 dollars yearly for field inspections and said 3400 dollars of prior annual receipts funded the secretary's office. George Thompson of Sidney was named to a three year barber board term, succeeding Franklin Walker who also served as secretary.
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Nebraska
R. L. Cochran
Barber Board
State Board of Examiners
Cochran
George Thompson
Sidney
Henry J. Walker
Franklin
Walker
Cub Scouting To Be Stressed In Sidney This Summer
Cub Scout work will be encouraged in Sidney this summer with the first of three training meetings set for Thursday June 20 in the city auditorium basement. Sidney men push for a cub organization under 12, led by Elson Fisher, field scout executive.
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Sidney
City
Thurylay
Poys
Elson Fisther
Dr Ka hse to be honored at Trinity Lutheran service
Trinity Lutheran Church celebrates the 70th birthday of its pastor Dr Kahse with a special anniversary service on Sunday. The article notes he arrived in Sidney in June 1921 to lead the Gurley and Sidney parish, confronting a fragile future and guiding growth of the congregations under his pastoral care.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
Pastor changes lead Gurley Dalton congregations in 1929
In 1929 a pastor was called to lead the Gurley Dalton congregations and Sidney was placed in charge of Dr Kahse, with Fotter also to be served by him. Two services Sunday are listed, Bible School at 9 45 a.m. and Worship and sermon at 11 a.m. led by Dr John C Hershey President of the Nebraska.
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Gurley- Dalton
Sidney
Kahse
Fotter
John C. Hershey
The
Nebraska
Gift of God Pageant Draws Large Crowds Each Year
The annual Gift of God pageant near Bayard drew more than 13 thousand people this year. Attendance the first three nights exceeded eight thousand, and Sunday’s final show drew a huge crowd. Perfect weather aided the spectacle as cars from coast to coast lined up for the grounds.
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Bayard
Infant Boy Buried At Catholic Cemetery
The three week old son of Mr and Mrs Fred Pierson died Saturday in a local hospital. Funeral mass was held morning with Rev Anton Link officiating. Interment took place in the Catholic cemetery. Survivors include the parents and two sisters Shirley Ann and Catherine Lorraine.
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Gehrig Funeral
Robert F. Pierson
Fred Pierson
Anton Link
Catholic Church
Shirley Ann
Catherine Lorraine
Fund Drive Getting Fine Local Support
A special fund of around one thousand dollars is being collected by Dr. BR. E. Roche and M. W. Osborn to support road and sign projects linked to the chamber of commerce this spring. Roche states $500 of the fund will go to the county commissioners as the pledged share for oiling the feeder road from the Burlington tracks south to Highway No.
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BR. E. Roche
M. W. Osborn
Chamber of Commerce
Free Swimming For Rural Boys and Girls
The chamber of commerce board set up a fund offering free Saturday swims to rural youngsters 12 and under. Children may obtain tickets at the city clerk’s office to swim each Saturday until the program ends in August, providing a healthy activity while parents shop downtown.
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Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Chamber of Commerce
Sid ney council bids on alley and street improvement projects
The Sid ney city council authorized bids for five blocks of concrete paving to replace gravel alleys and curb gutter and oil matting on 9th and 11th avenues and Hickory Street to connect with existing paving. WPA funds of 26639 were approved, with state and local approvals pending, and no protests were filed by property owners. Cliff Page and WPA supervisor Dale Carlbom organized the plans. a street flusher and new well equipment were also bid.
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9Th
11Th Avenues
Hickory Street
Harry B. Coffee
Telegraph
Roosevelt
WPA
State Office
Presient
Roche
Western Public Service Company
Cliff Page
Dale Carlbom
Page
Tegal
4th Celebration At Krueger's Lake Fourth of July
A full day celebration at Krueger's Lake will be staged on July Fourth under Earl Vowers and Henry Peterson. Advertising begins soon. Last year Vowers ran the event and reported a successful day with hundreds expected.
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Krueger’s Lake
Earl Vowers
Henry Peterson
Kimball
Vowers
Krueger's
You Need Not Own Property to Vote in Today's Election
A Sidney note clarifies that all eligible city voters may vote on the swimming pool bond issue today. The Telegraph News urges a YES vote, citing it as worthwhile but not a retrenchment starter. Polls run 8 A.M. to 8 P.M. in Ward One City Auditorium Ward Two North Side School Ward Three East Side School.
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Sidney
the Telegraph News
City Auditorium
North Side School
Side School
North Side
East Side
WPA
Telegraph
Sidney Voters Decide On 17500 Pool Bond
Residents head to the polls in Sidney to decide a 17500 bond for a city park swimming pool. Polls open 8 am to 8 pm with wards at city auditorium and local schools. The project totals around 30000 with WPA covering the rest, and a three fifths vote is required to carry.
Rites Saturday For Prominent Citizen Carl Mortensen
Funeral services for Carl Mortensen aged 7 died Wednesday night in an Omaha hospital will be held Saturday at Rice Funeral Home with Dr W T Kahse of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Interment at Sidney Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers from the Modern Woodmen Lodge include Oscar Harris C W Hornaday F G Griffith W P Bergner Merle Billeter and Lloyd Lockwood. Mortensen came to America in 1887 settling in Franklin Minnesota and later lived in Sidney since 1980 employed by Sidney Creamery Company. He married Marie Jensen in Franklin in 1892 and the couple briefly returned to Denmark before coming back to the United States.
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W. T. Kahse
Trinity Lutheran Church
Sidney Greenwood
Woodman Lodge
Oscar Harris
C. W. Hornaday
F. G. Griffith
W. P. Bergner
Merle Billeter
Lloyd Lockwood
Mortensen
America
Franklin
Minnesota
Marie Jensen
Franklin, Minn
City Park Set For Record Summer Use
City officials report park facilities drawn hundreds of picnickers this summer. Families enjoyed the wading pool while parents relaxed in the shade. If a new swimming pool is approved by voters today, the park will grow as a key city asset.
Two Talks Heard By Rotarians Last Week
The Rotary club heard two talks Friday night as features of the regular weekly program. E R Blome gave a vocational talk on various phases of the implement and machinery business. Guy V Doran spoke of his recent trip to Florida and along the east coast, outlining the highlights of a vacation tour of three months.
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Rotary Club
E. R. Blome
Guy V. Doran
Florida
4-H Club Gathering Scheduled for June 24
Four H club members and leaders from Cheyenne, Kimball, Devel and Garden counties meet in Sidney on Monday June 24 to receive judging instructions for their projects. Agricultural college specialists assist as groups assemble at the city auditorium at 9 30 am. Those enrolled in cooking canning clothing girls room and crops stay for instruction while livestock and poultry reps go to another session.
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Ieaders
Cheyenne
Kimball
Devel
Garden Counties
Sidney
The
Agricultural College
City Auditorium
Livestock and Poultry Club
Employers Can Save On Tardy Payments
Nebraska employers who owe state unemployment compensation contributions for 1998 can avoid double payment by settling in full by June 30. RT Malone, unemployment compensation division director, said those who have not paid their 1930 state contributions including interest on past due accounts by this date will not be allowed the credit and will owe a total of 5.7 percent, 3 percent to the federal government and 2.7 percent to the state on delinquent 1933 payroll. Only 166 Nebraska employers are delinquent for 1939 contributions out of 3,450 subject employers. liable employers generally employed eight or more persons during any 200 weeks in 1938 or 1939.
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Nebraska
RT. Malone
Moore's Name Not On Prize Winning Lists
The Fort Sidney Day award for oldest citizen from date of residence went to H. A. Hod Moore. The general committee announced this week that Mr Moore’s name was omitted from last week's prize winner list. He arrived in 1870 and has lived in Sidney since then. He is known as an authority on old buildings and landmarks from the early history of the community.
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Fort Sidney
H. A. “Hod” Moore
Moore
Sidney
Officer Shoots It Out With Prisoner Near Bayard
Bayard beer worker Goncaro Gonzales, 49, was shot in the leg and shoulder by State Highway Patrolman Jerry Vavrina, 90, Alliance, in a gun duel Friday night. Vavrina, uninjured, arrested Gonzales on drunken driving after a minor car mishap. While taking Gonzales to jail, he slumped, then suddenly rose in the patrol car.
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Goncaro Gonzales
Bayard
Jerry Vavrina
Alliance
Vavrina
Gonzales
4 H Tour Is Enjoyed By North Table Clubs
Ferdinand and North Western 4 H Baby Beef Clubs with leaders Lee Shoemaker Harry Scott and assistant Agricultural Agent Raymond Russell completed a tour of live stock inspection and judging on the north table. They visited farms of Harry Scott Pete Henke Henry Henke Just Jensen Ivan Walker William Benish Edgar Anderson Joe Larson and Art Draper. The group examined fat steers purebred heifers purebred breeding ewes food sows and market pigs while Russell discussed livestock judging. Clifford Draper demonstrated how to fit an animal for showing and a noon picnic wrapped up the day. Parents joined the event and Swinbank urged similar tours by other clubs.
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Ferdinand and North Western
Lee Shoemaker
Harry Scott
Istant
Raymond Russell
Pete Henke
Henry Henke
Just Jensen
Ivan Walker
William Benish
Edgar Anderson
Joe Larson
Art Draper
Russell
Art Draper Farm
Clifford Draper
Swinbank
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Philadelphia Navy Yard
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W. T. Kanhse
Krueger
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Helen Barbara Engi
Sweet Briar College
Carl Mortensen
Omaha
Rice Funeral Home
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