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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1935
Page
6
A gambling house raid led to all colored inmates being taken into custody while white patrons fled. Pickford denied involvement. Richie supported her but both faced charges. Pickford chose a guilty plea to avoid December district court trial and now receives mail at the courthouse.
Cheyenne county residents of Sidney and surrounding towns are urged to enter the Fourth of July queen race. Any girl meeting age requirements may win by canvassing friends, with the winner to ride on a throne at the Fox theatre on July 3. Votes are counted daily, with a box in the theatre lobby for ballots. no theatre ticket required.
A Bloomington boxing card ends with mixed results as Fair defeats Irving in a controversial claim of a lethal blow, while Big Six dominates and a later matchups see Schulz injure an ankle and McGovern refuse to fight Newell. Legion plans to stage a July rematch with Showboat McQuillan and Young Dixon after promoter tensions.
Observer notes splendid prospects for western Nebraska crops. Winter wheat abandonment was heavy with spring wheat advancing and promising. Ranges and pastures are normal, potato planting well advanced, and overall outlook favorable despite hail damage and heavy rains washing out some corn. Wheat that survived shows strong growth, though lodging occurred in Seward and northward due to heavy rain.
The Sidney council weighs liquor license approvals and a city levy. If licenses are mailed to Lincoln, liquor could be on sale in Sidney next week. Mayor Roche and councilors debate reductions while audit data guides an estimated budget for the coming year.
Pratt advocates civil service expansion for postmasters across classes one to third and seeks retirement act inclusion for third and fourth class staff. Proposals urge appointment without term, and a civil service appeal board to ensure fair treatment for postmasters and employees.
A proposed program by the National League of District Postmasters calls for wide reforms including bonding postal workers, switching to gross receipts for classification and compensation, funding government owned equipment in third class offices, a new salary plan for fourth class postmasters, and paid leave, with third and fourth class postmasters urged to join the league.
An inquest notes the boy died after hearing the nature of his death attributed to strychnine. He is survived by his parents and six siblings, with names and places including Ruth Long of Grand Island, Billy Donahoe of Inland, Burr Ross of Rosalie, Maize Foreman of Palmyra, Ruby Kay Ser of Lincoln, Frances Robert of Fairfield, John Bengston of Albion, and Norman Weitkamp of Nickerson among others.
The Nebraska Washington 4-H club held its annual banquet and initiation on June 6 at the agricultural college. Four delegates are chosen from about 14,000 4-H members yearly to represent Nebraska at the national club camp in Washington. New initiates include Doris Gray, Ruth Sparks, and Francis Hutchinson. Mervin Aegerter could not attend. New officers named for the coming year are Norman Weitkamp as president, Doris Gray as vice president, Frances Roberts as secretary treasurer, and Clarence Norris as publicity agent.
Mrs Frank Meier hosts and guests include Mr and Mrs Otto Raddatz with children at Bud Anderson home near Sterling. Chester Phelps visits Ernest Langley home. Hugh Paris family and Ed Walker visit Frank Meier home. Pauline Harlan calls at J D Bolton home. Lorenzo club meets with Mrs Frank Meier June 23. Mrs H E Jacobsen guests. Baby shower for infant son of Mr and Mrs R A Brown at Joe Dietrick home. Frank Meier and daughter Margaline visit Hershey for weekend fishing.
Advertisement from Hepner Radio Co. asserts radio trouble is often tube wear. Recommends Tung Sol tubes to revive many worn sets and restore optimal performance.
A Farm Youth died apparently by his own action with medicine cabinet poison. The county attorney noted features suggesting suicide but offered no details. The body was taken to Craig Funeral Home Lodge Pole for examination by Dr. R L Hook who aiding county physician.
Frances spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J D Bolton Pauline Harlan visited Frank Meier home Friday morning Mrs Raymond Langley and son returned home Saturday from Haxtun where they spent the week with relatives Mr and Mrs Harry Fleming and sons spent Sunday at Ralph Fleming home Mrs Wagman and daughter of Chadron called at Harry Fleming home Saturday morning Frank Meier and daughter returned home Monday from Hershey Helen and Leona Isaacson joined them for a ten day visit
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