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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1940
Page
6
Weather in the past week has promoted rapid growth of winter wheat. Samples seen at Kidney show well developed heads and strong stalks. If hot weather persists with occasional showers, harvest may begin soon after the Fourth of July in the southern part of the county.
Sidney businessmen agreed to contribute 500 dollars with the rest provided by the city county and WPA for a large road sign east of Sidney marking highway No 19 and a smaller sign south of town guiding to the surfaced city. Funds will be managed by the chamber of commerce with Roy Liggett as treasurer to ensure strict accounting for all donor contributions.
A birthday tribute for Dr Kahse will be marked with a noon basket dinner. At 2 pm Rev John Rhine of the Gurley Dalton parish will deliver the message and Dr Kahse will discuss matters of interest. The public is invited to attend.
Carl Mortensen rites were held in the Danish Lutheran church with visits to Omaha for medical care. He was baptized and confirmed and belonged to the Modern Woodmen Lodge for forty three years. Survived by wife two sons William and Howard of Sidney one daughter Mrs L A Carlson Pittsburg Pa and one grandchild.
Swinbank urged action against grasshoppers as bait stations operate across Nebraska. Eastern counties report slower start due to different species while Sheridan, Custer, and Box Butte lead bait usage. Dixon, Madison, Cedar report high activity in the east.
Gos per County has used the most in proportion to its estimated needs, delivering over 10 tons out of an estimated 44 tons needed for the season. The update highlights distribution progress and ongoing supply requirements for the season.
Agricultural Agent Swinbank announces livestock judging events for cattle horses sheep logs and poultry with 4 H groups urged to bring picnics. Cheyenne County Farm Bureau to provide free lemonade on the Court House lawn at noon and livestock club members should bring their own lunches for judging practice.
An officer and prisoner exchanged gunfire after a traffic stop. Vavrina swerved into a ditch, then shot Gonzales in the leg and shoulder as he leaped from the car. The prisoner’s weapon jammed. Vavrina restrained him and Gonzales was bound over to district court on a five thousand dollar bond after pleading guilty to assault with intent to kill.
N U science unit seeks fossils around Broadwater Hemingford Marsland and Hay Springs. University field teams plan new quarries near Bayard and Bridgeport with WPA contingents. Directors and assistants from Lincoln Alliance York Scottsbluff and other towns hunt giant camel saber tooth tiger mastodon rhinoceros ancient deer mammoth ground sloth peccary rhinoceros for early ice age remains.
William VanderLaan, 90, of Grand Rapids Michigan, continues church services despite bad weather. A private telephone line between his home and the church pulpit carries the sermon on stormy Sundays, allowing him to hear the service.
A bond issue proposal for a new modern swimming pool in Sidney is presented to voters. Advocates argue the facility would cover operating costs, boost recreation and trade, and support a free program for Sid ney’s youths. The project faces concerns about maintenance but officials say profits and prudent management will dispel fears.
S A Sam Maley veteran wheat man died after a long career described as highly in touch with land and crop prospects. He shipped grain to Omaha and Kansas City and is survived by wife Louise two sons Oran and Raymond four grandchildren and several siblings with two brothers and a sister preceding him in death.
The week opens with scorching heat as western Nebraska sees temperatures near 100. Sunday hit 97 degrees and Monday noon showed 96, signaling a continued hot spell. The forecast calls for scattered showers but overall dry and warm conditions with possible midweek highs.
District Judge De Ga Perry approved a lump sum settlement of 440.63 to Maurice Gambie from Gamble's former employer Graff Implement Company of Dalton. Gamble claimed permanent eye injury from a small spring in an automobile he was repairing.
Dr Leo J Thomas promotes a complete drugless health service from the Osborn Building. He offers chiropractic care and naturopathic treatments as part of a holistic approach to wellness.
The week’s rain boosted crops and pastures with farmers hopeful for harvest. Sunol residents and visitors share reports of business calls, sales, and social visits, including trips to Sidney and Cheyenne, plus a Wide Awake 4-H club meeting and multiple family gatherings across nearby towns.
Mrs Jim Lindsey notes Weyerts and the Schwartzs returning from Gothenburg after visiting the Lewis Schwartz home. Grandma Borges stayed with the Lewis Borges. Fred Bauer left Friday for Lincoln for university graduation. Mrs Walter Dykman was on the sick list. Eddie Borges visited Lloyd Brown. The annual Sunday school picnic concluded the week.
Sunday gathering at Weyerts Lutheran Church noted with Mr and Mrs Kegs Dykman and family visiting Lodgepole. Friday visits included Mr and Mrs Fred Schwartz and family and Edward Borges home. Thursday Lodgepole calls by Herman Florke and Walter Sherick. Sunday dinner guests at William Frerichs included Jim Lindsey and son. Floyd Miller visited Edward Borges Thursday morning. Attended sale in Chappell Friday with Walter Sherick Carl Jacobs Hermat Florke and Edward Borges. District 14 school meeting last Monday elected K J Dykman again as director.
Miss Phyllis Stanley left for Chadron to attend Normal for six weeks. Mrs. Billie Smith was ill and hospitalized in Kimball. Residents attended Fort Sidney Day at Sidney. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Shaw and family visited Pete Nelson. Miss Marie Sanders returned from Lincoln after a year of study. Mrs. Annie Gibbons and family and others visited Pete Nelsons. Gibbons is an aunt of Nelson. Alfred Arnell did work for Leora Peetz. Eldon Carlson visited from Chappell at Fred Elmquist’s. Howard Aldridge and wife of Chicago honeymooned en route to Estes Park. School election held in District 13. Joe Frei nominated for director. vote decided not to have school this year. Arlo Fisher returned from a Sidney hospital stay of ten days.
Mrs. Dorothy Strange and twins Sharon and Sheril of Pocatello Idaho visit Peetz and Sterling. Eva Chartier on two week Denver nurse training vacation at her parents east of Peets. D M Fairchild and son back from Onawa Iowa. Draper family of Dalton visit Leonard Walker. Ras Hudson and Alvin depart for York Nebraska to visit Earl Bishop family. Ruth James returns to Peetz after teaching in Montrose for three years. Ardys Werner remains for longer visit at Coatsfield Nebraska. Pat Sethaler of Denver visits brother Bob who is ill in Sidney. Ruth Stewart of Seattle visits MeGwin Nelson and twins. C A Skold and family attend Kansas State College graduation. Lawrence Skold earns Master of Science. Easterly couple go to Greeley for Marian Gayle Freshman year. George Hungerford and Gary Frenzel to Greeley. Lucyle Hungerford returns from college.
Following an operation Mr and Mrs Billie Smith were business callers in Kimball Monday Cayton Spencer and Robert Sanders accompanied friends on a trip to the New York Worlds Fair Thursday Joe Kubes is assisting Dr Karr nick with his field work this week Mrs Pete Nelson and Roy called at Arlo Fishers and Billie Smiths Tuesday
Mrs H J Elsen and family returned from eastern Nebraska with companions Bill Hofferber and Stanley Elsen. Banquet helpers included Mesdames Messing Peetz and Lenzen for Lions club. Denver visitors, Sidney guests, and school board and treasurer elections in Districts 97 and 26 are noted along with multiple social visits and relatives.
Mr and Mrs W R George and children and Mr and Mrs Harvey George and daughter Jean Louise attended a family reunion at the Fred George home honoring Mr and Mrs Pyle of Illinois. Mrs Pyle is a sister of Mrs John George.
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