Weather dictates early harvest in Cheyenne county
The Cheyenne county weather section notes a hot spell with 92 degrees on Wednesday and a Tuesday high near 10, causing farmers to plan harvests next week two weeks earlier than usual. Despite nearly four inches of rain in June, surface moisture is depleted while subsoil remains enough to carry crops a while. corn yield may drop without more rain next month. Some wheat fields look promising, averaging about 20 bushels, though conditions vary across fields. The south table area is expected to yield well thanks to early rains. Continued on Page 8, Column 3.
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Cheyenne County
Panhandle
New Burlington Zephyr Arrives in Sidney Monday Afternoon
The Zephyr, Burlington's new all aluminum speed train, will stop in Sidney Monday from two to four o clock before heading to Sterling. It arrives from Alliance and, after viewing by a large crowd, continues to Sterling. The train, capable of over 100 mph and powered by a Diesel engine, has drawn wide interest at stops across the country.
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Sidney
Burlington
Zephyr
Alliance
Aftenoon
Sterling
Union “Pacific
U. S
Denver
Chicago
Iowa
Increased Planting Next Year Likely As Crop Prospects Low
Farmers plan to plant several million acres more for 1935 harvest unless farm officials and weather change. Drought has reduced the wheat surplus from 400 million to about 250 million bushels, with an expected crop decline of five to ten percent possible. The American Legion outlines a large Fourth of July program in Alliance, lasting from 10 a.m. to midnight, including a parade, floats, band performances, public addresses by Ted Metcalfe and A N Mathers, and about $700 in entertainment. Continued on page 8, column 3.
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Farm Administration
Drouth
West
Midwest
Wallace
American Legion
Legion
Nebraska
National Refining Company
Illinois Street
Sth Avenue
Huckory Street
10Th Avenue
Alliance
American Legion Auxiliary
City Auditorium
Ted Metcalfe
Omaha
N. “Mathers
Gering
Congress
Wreck Averted as U P Engine Axle Breaks Near Bronson
A local freight train near Bronson halted after an engine axle broke while in action. The derailment was avoided, with damage limited to the engine and track grade. Another locomotive brought the train to town and the crippled engine was sent for repair.
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Bronson
Wherry Campaign Stop In Sidney On Tour
Republican U S Senate hopeful Kenneth Wherry visited Sidney on a statewide campaign tour. He met with several friends and made a brief stop at the Telegraph office. Wherry previously ran for governor and served in the state legislature noted for progressive activity.
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Kenneth 5.Wherry
United States
Sidney
Wherry
Telegraph ‘Office
Painting by Former Sidneyite Titled Legion Exhibit
A painting by Howard Hall, a Sidney native and son of a pioneer photographer, now living in Genoa, Italy, has been donated to the American Legion post. It is displayed in Greer window, reflecting Hall’s art studies in Europe while he served as secretary to the Italian ambassador during the war.
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Genoa
Italy
Howard ‘Hall
Sidney
American “Legion
Greerless
Hall
Europe
Historical Society Meeting Today in Cheyenne County
The Cheyenne County Historical Society will meet today at the city auditorium with an engaging program. Old timers from across the county plan to attend, and reminiscences of former days will be featured during the session.
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Chey‘enne ‘County -Historical ’Society
Arche City Auditorium
Federal funds aid brouth hit counties in Nebraska
Federal relief funds have been used in several Nebraska counties for drought relief after extreme heat. Four counties Valley Clay Fillmore and Sherman are listed as most seriously damaged with local corn purchases and hay shipments to sustain stock and bran for feed. Rainfall for the week was generally light with .63 of an inch, drought conditions remain in about 30 counties though corn growth is good in southwestern Nebraska. Pastures continued.
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Nebraska
Brouth
Valley
Clay
Fillmore
Sherman
Drouth
Grouth
Swedlund
45th Anniversary Of Couple At Lodge Pole
Mr and Mrs uy. KE. Dykman of Lodge Pole observed their 43th wedding anniversary last Sunday June 24 with many friends as guests. The observance was postponed from June 15. Attendees included Rev Stein kamp Fremont Rev and Mrs W Goemel Lincoln and numerous Dykman and Welton family members. Afternoon time was spent visiting and renewing acquaintances.
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Uy. KE. Dykman
Lodge Pole
Steinkamp
Fremont
W. Goemel
Lincoln
Charles ‘Welton
Herman Dykman
John Schneider
Henry Kahr
John Kahr
Carl Goldenstein
Gus Eineman
Herman ‘Behrends
Robert “Lough
H. J. Dykman
Wir
Ralph Welton
Julesburg Band To Play Here On Fourth
Ed Runge, general chairman of the Fourth of July celebration, announced that Julesburg municipal band has been booked for the day. The band ranked second in Colorado contests last year and is regarded as one of the best organizations in the state. Fort Warren officials said the 20th infantry band and Soldiers would not be able to attend.
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Ed Runge
Whe
Julesburg
Colorado
Fort Warren
Balloon wall ascent planned despite inflation demands
Rapid City chamber of commerce announces that the Strat sphere balloon will inflate about 16 hours before takeoff. Local observers are urged to travel to the inflation scene to ensure timely viewing of the launch.
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Rapid City
Chamber of Commerce
Memorial services for J H Bicknell set for Sunday
Memorial services for the late J H Bicknell will be held at the Christian church Sunday at 3 PM conducted by John G Alber state secretary with Sidney ministerial association participation The public is invited to attend to honor the longtime pastor His life of 65 years included 45 years in church service and posts as state secretary of Minnesota and national evangelist roles before leading churches in Omaha St Paul and connections to Conner College Continued on Page 8 Column 4
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J. H. Bicknell
Christian Church
John G. Alber
Sidney Ministerial Association
Christian
Alber
Kingdom
Benton “Harbor
Mich
Liverpool
England
Tongland
America
North Side
Christian Church of
Omaha
Irvington
Minnesota
Central Christian
Church of St Paul
Oklahoma
Conner College
Lincoln
Nebraska Christian
Lawyers Convene At Meeting Wednesday
Sidney lawyers and their wives attended the annual North Platte bar association meeting. Most local attorneys joined a full day of sessions, followed by banquet and dance. Lexingon was named site for the 1935 convention. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Heaton and others from Sidney.
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Sidney
Bar Association
North Platte
Lexington
P. J. Heaton
G. P. Kratz
Paul Martin
James “Mcintosh
W. H. Wehmiller
C. S. Radcliffe
J. L. ‘Tewell
Henry Heaton
Tarl Kratz
Reelection filings show Pavlat and Kepler enter race
Kepler, a Republican, seeks county attorney reelection while Pavlat, a Democrat, runs for county clerk. Both are longtime county officials well known to voters. Filing leaves Stephens as county assessor and McIntosh as district court clerk as the only two incumbents not yet filed.
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Kepler
Henry Pavlat
Fred Stephens
Assesor
John
McIntosh
Farmer Not Required To Meet Wage Level
PERA office will list harvest help as a service to farmers. Bertha Glanz is in charge of this work and may be found in the highway commissioner's office. The harvest labor wage scale and hiring locations are not specified in the contract, which binds farmers to terms but does not require a wage level.
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PERA
Hharvest
Shelp
Bertha “Glanz c
Mayibe
Hhighway ‘Commissioner's Office
Three Good Games Carded In Wheat Belt This Week
The Wheat Belt league offers three Sunday games likely to draw fans. Potter hosts Sidney in a battle of lefthanders with Lefty Rehmer vs Lefty Peterson, while Kimball rests. Gurley and Chappell clash in a hard hitting, defense minded matchup.
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Wheat Belt
Potter
Sidney
Bearcats
Sidney—Potter
Potter Park
Kimball
Rehmer
Peterson
Gurley
Chappell-Gurley
Chappell
Denver medical official visits Sidney for two day tour
Dr Fiona Abbott health supervisor of Denver and Mrs Ella Mark Lee regional director of the Womens Benefit Association concluded a two day business visit to Sidney. Abbott conducted personal physical examinations for members who availed themselves of the service. A banquet at Union Pacific hotel honored the visitors with 45 present, and five new members were inducted into the order with the usual ceremonies.
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Fiona Abbott
Denver
Ella
Mark Lee
Boone
Womans -Bens‘fit Association
Sidney
Union Pacific ‘Hotel
Last Week to Pay Taxes Urges Courthouse Action
Taxpayers who have waited to the last minute must go to the county treasurer in the courthouse this week. The second half installment on personal taxes is due July 1, while the real estate tax second half became delinquent August 1. First halves were due January 1 with delinquency if unpaid by March 34, and interest accrues from March 1.
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Louis Wasem
Wiarch
Itax
Price Fixing Policy of NRA Defended in Article
John L. Sullivan, county NRA chairman, is provided with an explanatory article on the NRA price policy and its aims. The plan would require members to file prices with an impartial agency, making price lists and sale terms public to buyers, sellers, and possibly the government. The policy seeks to halt price collapse and protect wage levels while preserving competition.
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John L. Sullivan
NRA
Lions Club Pranks Backfires On Victim In Lunch Trap
A Lions Club prank backfires when W. S. Smith is lured into a trap during lunch. Tom Kokjer attaches a smoke bomb to Smiths Studebaker engine, causing a loud hiss and roar as he starts the car. Smith, shocked, finally realizes the joke while fellow Lions laugh. He concedes the joke was on him after his witty comebacks.
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Lions ’Club
C. W. Smith
Smith
Tom Kokjer
Picnic Draws Large Crowd At Edge Pole Farmers Union
Large crowd attended the annual Farmers Union picnic at Edge Pole yesterday under warm clear weather. Officials expected 11 000 to 15 000 visitors with Sidney contributing many picnickers. In the afternoon businessmen visited Lodge Pole to see friends and listen to state officials talks.
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Farmers ‘Union
Edge Pole
Sidney
Lodge Pole
Omaha Seeks Aid for Goodwill in Nebraska
Ak-Sar-Ben officials in Omaha urge chambers of commerce statewide to voice opinions on fostering good will and better relations between Omaha and smaller communities. The Sidney chamber notes Sidney should not be viewed as within Omaha territory due to its proximity to Denver.
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Omaha
Chambers ‘of Commerce
State
Nebraska
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Sidney
Denver
NRA Adjustor Winds Up Duties In West
G. Lawson, field adjustor for the NRA, finishes western duties and heads to Omaha with plans to visit Sidney Bridgeport Oshkosh and nearby towns. A permanent field adjustor will soon be assigned to the territory. No permanent Sidney residence. four adjustors operate from Omaha. Adjustments to be field based moving from prior correspondence system. Lawson has settled many complaints in the territory and notes few against the NRA itself.
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Slawson
NRA
Scottsbluff
Omaha
Sidney
Bridge ‘Port
Oshkosh
Central ‘Office
Isawson
INRA
State Tax Board Set To Meet In Lincoln Soon
State Tax Commissioner Smith has called a meeting of the state board of equalization and assessment for next Monday in Lincoln as required by law. Counties have until July 0 to file their completed assessment reports with the board. The board may discuss railroad valuations but cannot take up the bulk of its task until county reports are in.
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Smith
Hill Billies To Show At Fox On Saturday
Glen Rice and the Beverly Hill Billies bring old time and mountain music to the Fox theater for matinee and evening performances. The group is considered one of the finest in its field, with radio work and Brunswick records.
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Hill Billies
Fox
Glen Rice
The
Brunswick
Shuman Proposes Joint Debates For Republican Candidates
William E. Shuman of North Platte, candidate in the fifth district Republican congressional nomination, urged all Republican rivals to stage joint meetings in each county seat. He proposed equal speaking time among the five candidates and a rotating speaking order.
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William “E. Shuman
North Platte
Oilers Win 9 0 In Fast Tilt Wednesday
The Wenoco Oilers softball team shut out Fort Morgan Bean Company of Sterling 9 to 0 on the local field Wednesday night. Pitcher Frank Stuck starred as the Oilers cruised to victory, while Vander Inn of Gurley beat Bert's Place 6 to 5 in a postponed playoff game.
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Wenoco ‘Oilers
Fort Morgan Bean Company
Sterling
Oilers
Frank Stuck
Vander Inn of
sGurley
Bert
Hugh Butler Elected Rotary International Director
Hugh Butler, noted grain man and president of this Rotary district, was elected international director at Detroit on Thursday. His selection, widely supported by Western clubs, is welcomed by Sidney club members who praise his leadership.
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Hugh ‘Butler
Omiha Grain
Rotary
Detroit
J.W. Johnson
Butler
Sidney
Doran A Kimball on Campaign Tour in Fifth District
Doran A Kimball, Democrat candidate for Congress, spent Wednesday in Kimball and Bushnell on a campaign swing. He says he has covered a large portion of the fifth district in the past month and believes prospects are favorable for the August nomination.
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Guy V. Doran
Cheyenne County
Congress
Tceft
Kimball
Bushnell
Mr. Doran
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New Burlington ‘Zephyr
Mother Nature
New Deal
U.P
Kenneth Wherry
Sidneyite
Brouth Hit
Julesburg Band
Bicknell
Christian ‘Church
Pavlat
W. B.A
BERS
Sella Atark
CEE
Sullivan
Practical Joker
State Tax Board
Hugh Butler
Rotary International
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