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Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1934

Page

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Land Bank Active On All Applications In Cheyenne County

Federal land bank and commissioner loans totaling about 147 800 have been paid to Cheyenne County farmers since January. Loans include 31 federal loans totaling 95 900 and commissioner loans 51 900, with prompt action reported on all applications. The Omata branch improved after earlier protests, pouring loans into the panhandle. Applications continue to arrive as farmers in distress gain access to government aid not available elsewhere. Continued on Page 6, Column 2.

Federal Land Bank Commissioner Cheyenne County C. P. Chambers Chambers Nebraska Omata Panhandle

Potterman elected vice-commander of district four vets

George Irwin of Bridgeport was re elected district commander of the American Legion at the annual convention at Kimball Monday. Lawrence Schwarin of Potter was named vice commander, and Ernest Bloms of Dalton commanded Cheyenne counties. State officers of the Nebraska department and federal relief administration officials spoke on the afternoon, with Golden P. Kraiz of Sidney among them. Governor Leslie E. Miller of Wyoming spoke at the banquet at the Wikeatgrowers hotel. Auxiliary sessions named Mrs. Marguerite Slayter of Oshkosh district president, with Mrs. Slayter re elected and Mrs. Meyer of Alliance as vice president. Highlights included talks by Mrs. Nora Patrick of Alliance, Mrs. Hahn, national vice president, and others.

George Irwin Bridgeport American Legion Kimball Lawrence Schwarin Potter Ernest Bloms Dalton Cheyenne Nebraska Legion Marguerite Slayter Oshkosh Slayter Meyer Alliance Nora Patrick Hahn Fleming Evans H. H. Dudley Kratz Sidney Jesse Osborn G.P. Kratz C. S. Parks Carl Hutchison

Cribbage Players In Hot Weekly Sessions

A Sidney cribbage club hosts Wednesday night sessions with 29 active members. A Saturday meeting aims to standardize scoring for fair competition, followed by weekly matches. Participants include C W Smith, F A Bush, J W Johnson, and many others.

Sidney Cribbage Club J. W. Johnson F. A. Bush C. W. Smith C. Kretz George Gerlach T. E. Kokjer J. F. Kilham R. E. Rawson E. J. Leonard Martin Coleman J. ©. Rosse J. C. Livoni Harry Runge

Water Supply Brightens for Nebraska Irrigators

State irrigation commissioner R. H. Willis said prospects for adequate water in the upper North Platte valley are brighter than a month ago. Recent snows are melting rapidly and though Pathfinder reservoir remains below normal, the inflow promises refilling enough to serve all irrigators who rely on its storage.

R. H. Willis Nebraska Upper North Platte Valley Rcent Pathfinder

Postoffice Move Completes Smoothly Despite Overlooked Blotters

Moving the postoffice to its new location was completed without service interruption, says Postmaster W. L. Larson. Patrons reminded him Monday morning that blotters for lobby writing stands were missing.

W. L. Larson Larson

Corn Hog Signups At Community Sessions Today And Tomorrow

Five crews will finish the last round of sign up days in Cheyenne county. After completing the round, all on hand applications will be checked and turned in to the county agent for a final county survey. Belated applications will be handled from the city auditorium firemen's room through a survey of farms for 1932 and 1933.

Cheyenne County City Auditorium

Harvey Schaeffer Is Buried On Wednesday

Funeral services for Harvey Schaeffer a Sunol area farmer were held Wednesday at the Methodist church with Rev G M Brox officiating. Interment followed in Sidney Greenwood cemetery. Schaeffer born August 2 1872 in Middleburg Snyder county Pa died February 24 1934 at Sidney age 61 years 5 months 22 days. He married Lydia Edna Werner December 7 1897 and they had four children Mary Beeson Grace Rosecrans Ivan and Lyle. The family lived in Cres ton Ia Elgin and Sidney before his death. He leaves four children eight grandchildren two brothers and four sisters his wife having died in 1931. He was active in Sunol Union Church and Sunday school.

Methodist Harvey Schaeffer North Sunol G. M. Brox Lodge Pole Sidney Greenwood Cemetery Rice Harvey Samuel Schaeffer Middleburg Snyder County Sidney Lydia Edna Werner Mary Beeson Elgin Grace Rosecrans Ivan Lyle Creston Schaeffer Evangelical Lutheran Church Methodist Church Union Sunol

Johnson Pledges 12 Point NRA Revitalization Plan

General Hugh Johnson announces a new drive to energize the NRA with a 12 point program aimed at stabilizing prices, standardizing wages, reducing hours, and protecting small businesses against monopoly. He responds to critics including Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt and signals continued discussion on Page 6.

NRA Hugh Johnson Franklin D. Roosevelt Johnson

Carpenter Enters Governor Race After Leaving Congress

Representative Terry Carpenter of Scottsbluff filed for governor this week and withdrew from the congressional race. Rumors say he may win endorsements from Senator George W. Norris and National Committeeman Arthur Mullen as he seeks state political reform.

Terry Carpenter Scottsbluff Carpenter George W. Norris Arthur Mullen

Lease Auction Here Is Set For March Tenth

Leases on two tracts of state school land in Cheyenne county will be auctioned at the courthouse Saturday, March 10, the commissioner of public lands and buildings announced. Six leases were originally set, four were removed before official publication.

Cheyenne County Court House Commissioner of Public Lands and Buildings

Fifty Nine Percent of CWA Jobs Cut Across Counties

Federal relief agent Haynes orders a 20 percent cut for all counties starting March 2, reducing CWA payroll by about 5,500 workers to 23,000. State and county offices adjust by eliminating or trimming projects, preserving 106 administrative workers, and reassigning 155 on coast and geodetic surveys. Cheyenne County quota falls to 174. other Panhandle counties list varied reductions.

Haynes State Highway Department CWA Cheyenne County Panhandle Banner Fox Butte Dawes Deuel Garden Kimball Morrill Scouts Bluff Sheridan Sioux

Temperatures Moderate In Western Nebraska Snow Cleared

Large share of Cheyenne county snow melted by yesterday afternoon as warm temperatures returned after a subzero cold snap. Readings ranged 20 to 30 degrees above freezing at higher elevations with some deposits remaining in rural spots. Snow cover largely gone in towns and flat areas. minimums stayed at or above freezing. The end of the winter spell and its modest moisture helped winter crops with little or no damage expected. Continued on Page 6, Column 1.

Washington Willl Willey Cheyenne County Nebraska

Dalton Boy John Fecht Dies After Brain Tumor Fight

John Fecht a 13 year old Dalton lad died Tuesday after a six month battle with a brain tumor. He spent 14 weeks in an Omaha hospital where top midwestern brain surgeons attempted a delicate operation that failed. Stricken last September he was brought home after a setback and left totally blind and partially paralyzed. His mother stayed at his bedside for over 15 weeks as he endured the illness and its progression.

John Fecht Dalton Lad Young Fecht Omaha Middle West Fecht Dalton

Omaha Market Week Buoyed by Nebraska Trade Surge

Nebraska merchants report rising activity as livestock prices stay strong and inventories expand. Sidney stores show gains over last February, while Omaha market week draws thousands of retailers and wholesalers reporting business far above last year, with some volumes doubling. Oil and machinery also share in the uptick as spring demand nears peak.

Nebraska Sidney Omaha State Organization of Retailers Market Week Central Western Market Association

School Land Auction Opens This Week

The auction of 67,000 acres of state land for leasing began Monday and runs through county treasurers’ offices. Deputy State Land Commissioner Wehn answers treasurers’ questions at the capitol. Cash based on the land’s appraised value must accompany lease applications, and the sale proceeds from delinquent leaseholders.

Wehn Capitol State Land Commissioner

Bus Driver Injured In Collision West Of Brule

A westbound Columbia night coach struck a truck driven by G. T. Hardin of Dalton one mile west of Brule on Wednesday. The bus driver, John Weston, sustained fractures to a left arm and leg, a dislocated left hip, and a brain concussion, while 18 passengers were shaken up.

Columbia G. T. Hardin Dalton Brule John Weston

Foreclosures Dominate District Court Docket Opening Monday

Cheyenne County jury term opens Monday with eighty four foreclosure actions listed. Judge J L Teryell presides. Many suits carried over from November with twenty seven added since. Contains two jury trials plus appeals and numerous mortgage, partition, and bankruptcy filings throughout the March docket.

Cheyenne County District Court J. L. Teryell Theresa Fullam United Drug Company James Toohey Richard Krueger Miss Fullam Bridgeport Toohey Krueger Red Myrtle Prehn Potter State Bank State of Nebraska Runge Frank Stevens State Roy Marsh Tonnie Martin March Otis Dimick Abner Sharp State l Attorney General Farmers State Bank of Gurley Agnes Mathiesen Hallam Fred C. Mathiesen Occidental Building. and Loan Association Fred Weetz Anna Nolte Clara Huxsell G. W. Barlow Cora D. Barlow Liberty State

Delayed Round-Up Set For Next Sunday

A rabbit and coyote roundup, postponed from last Sunday due to cold and snow, is rescheduled for Sunday March 4 weather permitting. Teams will cover Lincoln highway to Sunol and other lines with captains leading west north south and east sectors. Proceeds go to charity. hunters meet at 12 30 pm. rifles buckshot not allowed.

Sidney Sunol Gurley Sunol Road Alva Blackstone Walter Borcher William Urbanski Earl Nightengale Frank Deaver Chester Kruezer Sam Irwin Hunts‘man Richard ‘Krueger

Important Ruling By Highest State Court

The Nebraska supreme court ruled that personal taxes may be paid in two equal installments without penalty for delinquency. It upheld Lincoln Telephone Company’s appeal from Lancaster County Treasurer William Albert’s decision. A conflict between two laws on the same day created the dispute. paying by December 1 avoids interest on remaining amount.

Nebraska Supreme Court Lincoln Telephone Company William Albert Lancaster County Treasures Albers S. F

Hundred Go To Library In Month

In the past month 1506 percent have called at the public library. With help from CWA workers, patrons received book hour services, and books have been given out until further notice, says Librarian Corbett.

CWA Isselves Books Call Corbett

Three Public Sales In County Next Week

The Telegraph lists three sales for next week. A K Anderson sale, two and a half miles east of Huntsman, is Monday. Colton Community Sale is Tuesday. C K Steave advertises a sale nine miles north of Potter on Wednesday. Millett and Frederickson are auctioneers.

Telegraph A. K. Anderson Huntsman Colton C. K. Steave Potter Millett and Frederickson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Land Bank Potterman District Four VETS Prairies Sidney Loan and Building Association H. W. Cruise Equitable Life Company of Iowa Abner A. Sharp Howard Kennedy R. V. Stephens Alfred L. Hansen William ‘Angelbrecht Lillian R. Fuans A. A. Pace A. J. Kinnersly A. H. Fenske O. P. Meyer Coe College A. Jd. Kinnersly Nebraska Central Building and Loan Association Hazel ‘C. Francis Aurich Home Savings Loan Association Walter Henry Home Savings and Loan Association F. C. Johnson G. D. Jackson F. S. Stowe Johann Segelke Minnie Segelke Lincoln , Savings «and Loan Association Ollie M. Zike Supreme Court
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