Fugitive Ulrich Dies After Siege In Sidney Apartment
A long manhunt ended when fugitive Ulrich shot himself in a Sidney apartment as officers closed in. Dozens of officers from multiple agencies surrounded the building. Ulrich had earlier kidnapped Sterling men, robbed theaters, and led a large search across Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Sidney
Colorado
Wyoming
Nebraska
Bill” Busacker
Rufus E. Johnston
Fort Morgan
Colo
Ulrich
Busacker
Express Company
Johnston
Union Pacific Railroad
E. G. Ellington
Bridgeport
Wm. Krueger
H. A. Dixon
W. H. Montgomery
William Harwood
Cheyenne
George Carroll
George G. Smith
U.S
William Norred
Taylor
Moore
R. E. Roche
Sheriff’s Office
R. P. Kepler
Nebraska Penitentiary
Alden Dersham
Dersham
John Brosnihan
Lincoln
Grain Rate Appeal Opposed by Official Board and Trade
The examiner recommended dismissal of a complaint by the Board of Trade of Kansas City and the Grain Exchange of St. Louis against current grain rates. The dispute centers on prices from northeastern Colorado and southwestern Nebraska to Kansas City and St. Joseph.
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Board of Trade of
Kansas City
Grain Exchange of
Busacker Led on Gunman Hideout in Sidney Shootout
Busacker provided the lead to locate the gunman’s hideout and breathed his last after a bullet struck. The capture and death marked another chapter in Sidney gaining a reputation as a dangerous pursuit site for fugitives. A prior bank robbery escape had also ended in gunfire nearby within the last year.
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Sidney
Colorado Bank
Sub-Surface Tilling Demonstrates Moisture Conservation
Sub surface tilling shows erosion control and better water absorption, keeping soil cooler. Mintken, guided by Lincoln Agricultural Experiment Station, expands trials to corn with straw mulch. Swinbank promotes the pioneer work and invites farmers to view moisture tests at Floyd Fleming near Lorenzo and Ross Handley east of Gurley, with side by side tillage methods and wheat yield comparisons.
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Mintken
Daley and Russell
Agricultural Experiment Station
Lincoln
Swinbank
Floyd Fleming
Lorenzo
Ross Handley
Gurley
Two Old Timers Reunion Near Potter Frame a Quiet Meet
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Leafdale visited Anton Benish to renew old ties and share a photo. Benish, 92, celebrated his birthday June 15. Leafdale, who expects a birthday later this year, recalls homesteading north of Potter over five decades ago. Both men are in good health, follow world events, and still read and listen to radio with ease. The tale recalls prairie days when sod houses and dugouts dotted the vast plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Leafdale
Anton Benish
Mr. Benish
Mr. Leafdale
Benish
Potter
Four Youth Enlist in Navy From Western Nebraska
Four western youths are in two months Navy training at San Diego before sea duty. Recruiter R. A. Hallam of Scottsbluff reported the enlistments of Chris M. Malnikar and Milton R. Kramer, both Scottsbluff. Richard C. Blome of Dalton. Arthur C. Bather, Bayard’s CC youth. Howard Hooker, newly enlisted, finished training and returned for a brief furlough, with selection for the naval hospital school.
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Navy Station
San Diego
R. A. Hallam
Scottsbluff
Chris M. Malnikar
Milton R. Kramer
Richard C. Blome
Dalton
Arthur C. Bather
Bayard
Howard Hooker
Navy
Naval Hospital School
Remittance and Order Books for Sale From Chiropractor Office
The Telegraph advertises FOR SALE items including remittance books and order books along with inventory books and sheets from the practice of Dr. Leo J. Thomas a chiropractor and naturopath located in the Osborn Building.
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Leo J. Thomas
Complete Drugness Health Service
Osborn
The
Telegraph
Peak Hopper Warfare In Nebraska Regions
In Taylor in Loup county grasshoppers reach peak activity with many adults in the Republican river area. Warmer weather boosts demand for poison bait as hoppers hatch and local outbreaks are expected in northern Gage county and several Nebraska districts. Western Box Butte Morris Banner Garden Cheyenne and Gurley Devel areas report varying infestations along field margins and pastures.
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Taylor
Loup
Republican River
Nebraska
Gage County
Nebraska Panhandle
Box Butte
Morris County
Banner County
Cheyenne County
Potter
Gurley Devel
Garden Counties
Masons Urged to Arm Against Hitlerian Threat
A Mason speaker warns members to prepare for war by strengthening armed power not reliance on divine rescue. He declares God gave intellect to defend freedom and Christianity and urges action to shield loved ones and beliefs from a crushing foe amid global turmoil.
FBI Reports Should Be Closely Guarded
Nebraska state and federal officials urge reporting of espionage, sabotage and neutralty law violations to the FBI. Richard Metcalfe directs police and public to forward information to the nearest FBI office, with Omaha agent C. D. Stein handling tips in confidence. The appeal ties to President Roosevelt’s national directive for coordinated data collection and careful sifting of information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Richard L. Metcalfe
Nebraska
Office of Government Reports
Metcalfe
FBI
Roosevelt
United States
Omaha
C. D. Stein
First National Bank
Atlantic
Stein
For Sale Randy Ring Memo Books and Refills
For sale include Randy ring memo books priced 25c to 50c with refills. Do not buy a ring memo book unless you know where you can buy refills.
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Randy Ring
Ring Memo
Test Plot Inspection Urged By Swinbank
Swinbank urges inspection of 4 acre winter wheat plots at Fred Studnicka farm 12 miles north of Potter to compare Nebred with Cheyenne Nebraska 60 Turkey Red. Hail damage noted but plots remain informative for Cheyenne County Farm Bureau farmers seeking new crop variety data. Harvest of barley and oats may begin within ten days if heat continues.
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Fred Studnicka
Potter
Cheyenne
Nebraska
Swinbank
Cheyenne County Farm Bureau
4-H Clubs Planning Annual Outing Soon
Nebraska 4-H conservation camp set for July 16 to 19 at Chadron State Park near the Pine Ridge. About 200 youths will take part in hiking horseback riding and mountain climbing. Notable speakers include Charles S. Horn of Minneapolis and wildlife technician George McCullough. State officials and U S Biological Survey representatives will discuss hunting fishing trapping and wildlife studies.
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Nebraska
Pine Ridge
Chadron State Park
South Dakota
Wyoming
Chadron
Ozarks
Rockies
Rip-Van- Winkle
Charles S. Horn
Minneapolis
Minn
Nebraska Club
Mr. Horn
George McCullough
State Game, Forestation and Parks Commission
W. C. Conover
Wm. Lytle
Frank O'Connell
J. M. Merritt
Harold Tucker
Everett Laing
Ward Sharp
U. S. Biological Survey
Valentine
Clyde Licking
Nebraska 4-H Camp Promises Education and Adventure
The Nebraska 4-H camp opens July 16 and runs to July 19 with a 100 boy and 100 girl cap. Reservations are on a first received basis by state 4-H college in Lincoln. Prizes cover registration and some travel, while all attendees must bring health certs gear and warm blankets. Camp at Chadron State Park offers Pine Ridge scenery and wildlife learning, plus fishing gear and a $1 fishing license option.
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Omaha
L. I. Frisbie
the Agricultural
the Agricultural College
Lincoln
Frisbie
High School Addition in Kimball Approved for WPA Labor
Kimball county voters approved a 19000 dollar addition to the Kimball high school to expand vocational agriculture home economics gymnasium auditorium and band rooms under Smith Hughes act. Construction begins after July 5 with WPA labor and salvaged materials from the old junior high aiding the project. Potter Days set for August 29 30 with dates tentative but expected to hold in 1940 amid cooperative planning and community spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
Kimball County
WPA
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry B. Coffee
Nebraska
C. C. Summer Clothes 4-H Club Meeting Summary
The C C Summer Clothes 4-H Club met at Jean Groppe’s home on June 19. Pins were distributed and members received materials. A picnic was planned for June 26, with seven members set to meet again on July 10. Margaret Lipke served as news reporter.
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C. C
Jean Groppe
Margaret Lipke
Pleasant View Community Pageant and Visits
Pleasant View notes a pageant near Chimney Rock Friday night attended by Mr. and Mrs. Louie Seeman and their children with Art Obendorf er and family. Several social calls and dinners follow at J E Morrow C G Gemeinhart and Ben Hilpert homes with various neighbors and visitors.
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Louie Seeman
Chimney Rock
Art Obendorfer
Art Schuessler
J. E. Morrow
C. G. Gemeinhart
Robert Feihler
Leona
Amanda
Wilma Gemeinhart
Sidney and
Raymond Freburg
Frank Mueller
Hilda Moench
Potter
Jaanita Gemeinhardt
Ben Warrelman
Art Baack
Walter Schubarth
Charly Feihler
Ben Hilpert
Art Brandenburg
Scottsbluff
Antelope Social Notes From Winda Herboldsheimer
Mr and Mrs Henry Anderson were guests at the George Whitney home Wednesday evening. Numerous visits and dinners are noted among local families including Nelsons Larsons and Herboldsheimers with gatherings at Dalton Kimball and Bayard events and a Bayard pageant involvement.
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Henry Anderson
George Whitney
LaVonne Vesey
Marjorie Ann Frei
Delores Nelson
Allan Nelson
Maurice Nelson
Ed Weikhorst
Carl Larson
Gunhart Olson
Charlyn Hagemeister
Amy Ann
Joyce
Wesley Herboldsheimer
Wenda
Dale
Bennie Herboldsheimer
L. K. Nelson
Kimball
Howard Madden
J. H. Madden
Harry Nelson
Bigport
Montana
Hattie Hunkie
St. Edwards
Jane Whitney
Dewey Larson
Ross
Ed Nelson
Cressie
C. A. Glassburn
Joe Jerritsma
Grace
Guy Hiett
C. P. Herboldsheimer
Harry Lockhart
Budget Drafted For Camp Of Boy Scouts
Wyobraska area drafts a 2350 budget to run Camp Stockade for the summer. Revenue stems from a 6 dollar fee by about 300 Scouts, 300 from camp store receipts, and a 2 dollar transportation fee from roughly 125 boys. Expenses include food 1000, camp store supplies 250, transportation 50, staff salaries 260, bus transport 360, camp fee 300, camp emblems 20, and camp promotion 7.50.
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Wyobraska
Camp Stockade
Budget approves camp cash plan at Chadron club
The executive board approved funds for miscellaneous supplies and equipment totaling 50 dollars and emergency expenses of 52.50 dollars. The summer camp is scheduled to operate from July 1 to July 28 at Chadron Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadron Country Club
W. M. B. Club Holds June Meeting with Ten Members
The W. M. B. club met on June 18 with ten members answering roll call. Visitors included Mrs. Swinbank, Mrs Harold Spiker, and Mrs. Ferry. An afternoon of socializing featured a planned picnic for the next meeting and a dainty lunch served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. B. Club
Tur Jay
IC. B. Kenton
Swinbank
Harold Spiker
Ferry
Shoemakers Honor Saints St Crispin and Brother
The patrons of shoemakers are St Crispin and his brother who supported themselves by making shoes while preaching to Gaul and Britain In tribute the shoemaking trade is called the gentle craft.
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Crispin
Crispian
Gaul
Britan
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U. S. Highway 20
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Joe F. Schwartz
Joe P. Schwartz
Dean Hagemeister
D. F. Enevoldsen
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Alliance Times
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South Hills
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Cottonwood Canyon
Union Pacific
Chas. Foust
Art Beach
Wesley
Donald Mueller
Herbert
Harold Schuessler
Ernest Gerler
Anton Steffens
Joe Gerler
Daugher
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John Deere Company
Panhandle
C. C. Summer Clothes
Pleasant View
Herbert Schuessler
Winda Herboldsheimer
Boy
Mary Boland
George Zucco
Grant Mitchell
Q' Kate
Tored
New Moon
Oscar Hammerstein
Laurence Mandel
Schwabsticnn
Romberg
George Brent
Isa Miranda
Nathaniel Hawthor
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Seven Gables
George Sanders
Margaret Lindsay
Vincent Price
Nan Grey
Dick Foran
California
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Boris Karloff
Bela Lugosi
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Lon Chaney
Carole Landis
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