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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1937
Page
7
In Sidney the thermometer hit 102 as heat persisted though some relief was noted in the extreme west where maximum readings stayed below 100. No heat precautions or prosecutions were reported.
Backers of one girl in the contest worked only a short time Tuesday and Wednesday and got her over 200000 votes. They gave her a good start in this big race, and she now stands a good chance to win the coveted queen honor. Some of Cheyenne county's fairest girls are in the race. Pick your favorite, get out and work for her. Win her the honor of leading the July 5th parade. The American Legion, the Fox theatre and the Telegraph urge you to get busy at once.
The city gears for July fourth celebrations featuring open air boxing, street races, horseshoe pitching, and a major parade Monday with 50 floats and bands. The Legion asks stores stay open Monday while the civic club favors all day closure with Kimball band and baseball showing. Visitors from up to 100 miles are expected as Sidney races to outshine western Nebraska events. Selection of a July Fourth queen is underway with early balloting posted.
Funeral services for W. P. Miles were held at the Catholic church in Sidney with Rev. Anthony Egging presiding. Miles, admitted to the bar in 1887, built a notable career in state and federal courts and was active in Republican politics. He lived in Sidney since 1874, married Iva Mae Whitman in 1901, and is survived by his wife and two daughters, plus other relatives.
A reader questions a June 18 1937 article reprinting a 1932 piece about the Alliance Times Herald and Kimball banks ending interest on time deposits. The letter argues banks chase loans with varied plans while government efforts grow, urging responsible lending for regional development.
Health declined after a period of intermittent practice and long-standing arteriosclerosis. Mr Miles, critically ill for two days, died Sunday. His home housed one of Nebraska's outstanding libraries. Mrs Miles was visiting in Edgmont, South Dakota, and not at the bedside. A daughter, Mrs Bauer, was present at the time of his passing.
County Attorney J. P. Heaton reported that James Tuesday morning described a case where a friend took poison. Mrs. Ligeon was found within minutes after ingesting poison and deteriorated despite oxygen therapy. Dr. R. E. Roche cited serious heart and kidney complications and she was placed under an oxygen tent.
A Lexington man chaired a bar association meeting with long-time members. Memorials to the group were donated by C. S. Radcliffe of Sidney M. E. Crosbie of North Platte and Ted Felder of Scottsbluff. Visiting ladies were hosted by Sidney lawyers’ wives during sessions a Presbyterian luncheon and afternoon bridge followed by a banquet and dance.
A letter to the editor laments aggressive lending by banks and federal agencies while praising large scale loan programs and grants. The piece notes a major 32 million dollar dam and irrigation scheme in central Nebraska, with 12 million dollars expended and 240 workers, as Lemoyne town residents face relocation and a new community rising around the dam and lake.
Construction on the three mile Keystone dam eight miles northeast of Ogallala entered its second week as engineers and contractors rush to finish the foundation by November 1. The dam will create a lake extending 23 miles upstream, with foundation costs around three million dollars and total dam costs estimated at a higher amount.
Arthur Storz, an Omaha brewer, urges Nebraskans to buy Nebraska made goods to keep money circulating locally. He argues every Nebraska dollar spent locally sustains wages and materials at home, while spending eastward drains state prosperity. Storz notes his beer supports many Nebraska businesses and stresses money cycles within the state.
Nebraska’s new delinquent tax law waives penalties on overdue taxes until 1938 but cannot stop sheriff sales to collect back taxes. The attorney general ruled the law does not halt tax collection and only offers cancellation of back interest as an incentive to pay. The sheriff may levy on any property as before.
The bill allows the sheriff to collect costs and post date interest while prohibiting interest on delinquencies before the act. It requires distress warrants to be pursued as before with the sheriff given 60 days to collect delinquent personal taxes after warrants issuance. Prompt payments prevent property sales to clear taxes.
Union Pacific will air condition its 12 story Omaha headquarters, home to about 2,000 employees, in the biggest midwest project of this kind. Beginning around July 1, the $260,000 job should finish by January 1, with a capacity for 3,000. Local labor will be used where possible and the system will cool and filter 90,000 cubic feet per minute to maintain even temperatures.
The advisory board charged with administering the 1987 program in Nebraska has named its personnel. Members include key figures involved in setting the rules and oversight, reflecting the board’s intent to steer the initiative.
Gov Cochran and State Engineer A C Tilley publicized a new law regulating motor vehicle dealers and used car sales in Nebraska. It creates a licensing system, appoints a three member advisory board, and sets criteria for licenses, investigations, and prohibitions on price discrimination with potential license revocation for violations.
H. G. Furman a western Nebraska pioneer and former Sidney resident celebrated his 90th birthday at his ranch near Marsland. Fifty-two relatives attended as the honored guest. He served in Custer's army and narrowly escaped the infamous last stand, being part of a small scout party that carried news of the defeat to Fort Robinson.
After leaving the army Furman freights from Sidney to the Black Hills where an Indian raid nearly killed him as he used a pipe to threaten attackers. A bullet pierced his arm and torso, yet he survived and later met Nell Walker in Sidney where she joined his freight work and became his wife.
The Huntsman Hustlers met at Grant Hawort’s home with six members and three visitors to discuss stock and meat product judging. Marvin Kettler was elected news reporter. The next meeting is set for July 16 with Lewis and James Sterling.
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