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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1929
Page
1
Izaak Walton league members from the panhandle contest state bills aimed at forestry parks and game and fish control. They warn House roll 466 could grant the new commission broad closures, and oppose 476 for recodifying laws with stricter limits. They fear sanctuaries on state lands and school sections will restrict hunting and fishing.
The annual declamatory contest to select Sidney sub district representatives will be Tuesday night at the high school auditorium starting at 7 45. Entries span oratorical dramatic and humorous divisions with contestants and topics listed.
Rev J H Bicknell of Sidney announces a March attendance contest between the local Christian church and Alliance Christian church to boost church and Sunday school turnout. Each attendee earns up to four points weekly across Bible school services and midweek, morning and evening services. Alliance church, a leading western Nebraska Christian group, reportedly has higher average attendance.
Rev J H Bicknell of the Christian church was asked to Omaha on Wednesday to deliver the funeral sermon for a former congregation member. This marks the fifth time he has been called from Sidney to preside over funerals for members of churches he served before coming to Sidney. He expects to return Saturday.
Cheyenne County sheriff James Nelson revoked John McCleneghan deputy appointment after McCleneghan refused to resign. Notice filed with County Clerk Henry Paviat and will be presented to the county board. no successor named and selection may take a month or more.
State Historical Society president and Fremont resident J F Hanson spoke at a local high school on the Story of the Western Overland Trails. Hanson traced western settlement from first attempts west of the Mississippi through the expansive west, drawing on Civil War era memories and Nebraska history. The Telegraph will publish a manuscript of his tale in next Tuesday’s issue, continuing on page 5.
A last minute flood of advertising yesterday forced The Telegraph to switch plans and add pages. The result is misnumbered pages on some inserts, with two pages lacking visible numbers.
Sidney Hatchery in western Nebraska has installed a 14,000 egg incubator. Manager C. G. Olson says 5000 eggs are already hatching using fan aided temperature control and electric glow. Special feeding after hatch reduces sunlight needs and yields hearty fowls during winter.
The local American Legion post met Tuesday night at the Odd Fellows hall with District Commander Arthur H. Dilley presiding. County Commander Leslie Howell of Alliance and other leaders from Bridgeport and Kimbal attended as plans for the district four membership drive were outlined. District four leads the state but faces strong competition from district ten. a district commanders meeting in Bridgeport on March 8 will set final-week campaigning plans.
Fundingsland and Reisdorff, longtime Sidney auto and implement dealers, plan a tractor school and machinery demonstration to mark the formal opening of their new West Illinois Street quarters. March 11 is set for the dedication, with hundreds of farmers expected to attend from western Nebraska, Wyoming, and parts of South Dakota, aided by factory officials and product experts.
Arthur Zike a senior in Sidney high school vocational agriculture is awarded a $100 Union Pacific scholarship for leadership in home project work and agriculture. The award supports a full term agricultural course at the University of Nebraska, honoring Zike for merit, character, and community service, including stock judging success.
The local Parent-Teachers association marked its 32 years with a program tracing the organization’s history and influence on education. Mrs J W Johnson led community singing, Elmer Kahl and Mrs J H Bicknell led devotions and discussed the Dream of a Nation and a great leader’s vision.
The Telegraph missed the Sidney event last Friday as the Womans club presented a delightful colonial playlet at the U S A theatre. Directed by cubsuer, the program featured Zepha Lockwood Jean Liebendorfer Jeanette Larson Virginia Stiverson Fern Paquette Marion Bassett Kath leen Carleton and Maxine Haney with costumes by Mrs J T McIntosh and piano by Mrs William Mortensen. Marjorie Pettett sang with easy charm and strong stage presence in colonial dress, fitting the Washington birthday mood and elevating the overall performance.
Fred Frahm appeared in Sidney on Tuesday facing forgery charges tied to a December draft. Bond was set at 2500 dollars, prelim hearing waived, case postponed to the fall term. Frahm maintains innocence amid the John Frahm disappearance probe and says he knows nothing of any murder. Authorities discussed next steps with local sheriff officials.
Hans Anderson a Dalton grain and stock dealer was found guilty by a district court jury of maintaining a public nuisance through stock yards at the citys main south entrance. Judge Nisley did not set a fine. The case sparked townwide pressure to move the pens away from the residence area, and verdict likelihood suggests relocation though exact site was not announced.
Boston’s Jack Sharkey won a decision over Georgia’s Young Stribling in a 10 round headline bout before about 40 000 at Flamingo Park. Stribling chose distance and weight disadvantage, showing limited spirit and drawing protests from Pa Stribling as fans deemed Sharkey the better man. The event, Tex Rickard’s last unfinished dream, drew strong social and financial success.
City crews worked all week to open culverts as snowmelt swelled downtown streets creating small lakes and causing basement flooding in Sidney business districts.
Fred Siedow son of Mr and Mrs Fred Siedow and Miss Gladys Christianson of Portland Ore were married February 10 in the bride’s parents home The couple honeymooned in Kansas City with the groom’s sister Mrs L M Worthington and husband They returned to Sidney to reside with the groom’s parents He is employed by Union Pacific railroad.
The opening of the spring dancing season in Sidney brings a string of events at Hardy hall with advance bookings. The Black Hills Stompers opened the series on Monday and return next week. Jesse Boone's colored band from Sioux City plays March 11, with Adolph Simanek and his band closing the stretch on March 14.
Announcement says J C Penney acquires 117 stores from Byars Lindsey group creating a nationwide chain. New unit includes stores in Kansas Colorado Montana Wyoming Nebraska California Oklahoma and more with 1928 sales of 176.7 million and over 10 million net profit. Acquisition effective January 1 with minimal personnel changes anticipated.
Tonight at U S theatre the Scotts Bluff high school band presents a benefit program supervised by McCormack. The program includes solos, group numbers, a descriptive playlet A Bull in a China Shop, and features trombone and piano solos, a clarinet solo, and a saxophone quartet. Tickets available at Bassett's pharmacy.
Sidney high school's basketball five, runners up in the district tourney at Chappell, leaves Tuesday for Lincoln to compete in the state prep school meet. Chaney and Lowe lead a strong offense with Portrey as tourney scorer. Captain Ladine praised for defense. Coach Black may start Chesebro or Adams at forward for Lincoln clash.
Sidney basketball fans will support the high school squad as they head to Lincoln with a Monday double header. The junior team faces St Patrick's Academy at seven, followed by the varsity against the Red Devils. A full evening of entertainment backs the Maroons on their state tournament trip.
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