Each Man Accused Other Of Theft And Slaughter Of Animal
Ray Tobler and Frank Stevens were found guilty of calf stealing by district court juries this week as the first two sessions of the March term ended. Tobler’s jury deliberated 45 minutes Tuesday for a guilty verdict while Stevens’ jury toiled over seven hours past midnight Thursday before a 7:30 a.m. verdict. Tobler claimed the calf was Stevens’s, and Stevens blamed Tobler, with both giving similar witness stories as the case unfolded through the week. The missing calf and buried hide were linked to a relief project near Huntsman after investigators traced the meat. Both men were arrested soon after the discovery. Continued on Page 6, Column 2.
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Ray Tobler
Frank Stevens
Tobler
Stevens
W. W. Schulz
Clark
Arthur Brauer
Tobbler
Tawler
Schulz
Sidney
Huntsman
CWA Replaced by Work Relief Plan in Cheyenne County
Cheyenne County CWA activities will shift to a federal work relief plan on April 1. Randall Biart, state director of relief, announced no details yet and said a full information letter will follow. Pavlat, disbursing officer, may resign from CWA duties to return to county clerk work as the new plan requires local case investigations and possible staffing changes.
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CWA
Cheyenne County
Randall Biart
Re-Lef
Biart
Henry Pavlat
Washington
Ths
Rwing
Pavilat
Pavlat
Relief Administration
Cheyenne county fair program to be discussed at meeting
Cheyenne county chamber of commerce plans a Monday meeting with the fair board and county community clubs to shape this year’s Cheyenne County fair. Representatives from Dalton Gurley Potter and Lodge Pole will share views to ensure a countywide program. An appropriation of 2000 dollars has been made, with the chamber and Sidney merchants likely to add funds to attract participation countywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Sidney
Chamber of Commerce
Fair Board
Funeral Services For Baby On Wednesday
Funeral services were held at the Catholic church in Peetz for three year old Joseph W. Brachtenbach son of Mr and Mrs Nick Brachtenbach who died of pneumonia Monday afternoon Rev Schmidt officiated Interment was in Sidney Greenwood cemetery Gehrig funeral service was in charge The child was flown here Wednesday to receive treatment but died before medical aid could be administered.
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Peetz
Joseph W. Brachtenbach
Nick Brachtenbach
Schmidt
Sidney Greenwood Cemetery
Gehrig
To Elect Officers Of Scout Council March 13
Officers of the local Boy Scout council will be elected at a meeting in the district court room Tuesday, March 13, at 7 30 p.m., C W Smith announces in a notice in this issue. Every man interested in the progress of scout work in this city is urged to attend. Each organization is also requested to send a representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout Council
District Court Room
C.W. Smith
Suit Against Bank Is Next On Court State
A district court jury is expected to be impaneled today or tomorrow to hear Myrtle Prehn versus Potter State Bank. The case will begin once the Touhy versus Krueger trial disposition is finalized, which opened yesterday.
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Myrtle Prehn
Potter State Bank
Touhy
Emergency crop loan office opened in city basement
The Telegraph reports an emergency crop loan office is now operating in the city auditorium basement. Farmers may apply 8 am to 5 pm. Loans up to 250 dollars require no more than 5 needed security. Applicants for 150 dollars or more must first seek a loan from the production credit association.
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County Production Council
Emergency
Production Credit Association
Emergency Crop Loan Office
Touhy Damage Suit Set For March Term
James Touhy sues Richard Krueger a Sidney farmer for 25000 claiming partial paralysis from a fall from a manure spreader on Krueger’s farm when a faulty bolt broke, throwing him headfirst. He is represented by Heaton Heaton W Miles of Sidney with Roland Rodman for Krueger.
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Touhy
Houhy
Krueger
Heaton & Heaton
W’. P. Miles
Sidney
Roland Rodman
Kimball
Laborers to Hold Weekly Federation Meeting Tonight
The Cheyenne County Federated workers announce a weekly meeting this evening in the district court room. The gathering was moved from Wednesday due to safety meetings and district court activities. All federation members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyrenne County Federated Workers
District Court
Political caucus nears as Sidney set for city races
The calm before election storms grips Sidney as the annual city caucus approaches. Mayoral incumbent Herman Schroeder is viewed as a strong candidate for re election amid rumors of county office ambitions. Ward one councilman A D Greenlee ward two Jack Heavrin and ward three I B E Grabill expected to seek renomination, with two names likely reported for each ward. Elmer Wright and Hugh Slawson retire from the school board as nominees for the board races emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
iMaycer Herman Schroeder
Schroeder
C. S. Radcliffe
A. D. Greenlee
Jack Heavrin
I. BE. Grabill
Bes
Genevieve Englert Buried Following Hastings Hospital Death
Genevieve Ann Englert seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Englert of Dunnings buried Thursday at Sidney Catholic cemetery after dying Tuesday at Hastings hospital from a mastoid operation Rev Anton Link officiated Pallbearers were Clayton and Loyal Lindley Bo and Linn Sengfert Englert family had prior ties to Cheyenne county and Ledge Pole Sunol communities
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Sidney
Genevieve Ann Englert
Louis Englert
Dunning
Hastings
Anton Link
Sidney Catholic Cemetery
Craig
Lodge Pole
Arge
Clayton
Loyal Lindley
Linn Sengfert
Cheyenne County
Mr. Englert
Ledge Pole
Sunol
Marsh Case Held In Court On Thursday
A district court jury was charged yesterday afternoon with deciding if Roy Marsh of Sidney is guilty or not of an intoxication count stemming from a street fight in Sidney on January 20. Marsh appealed to district court and has maintained he was not intoxicated the night of the fight, with E. L. Hyde as his attorney and R. P. Kepler for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Marsh
Sidney
I Marsh
E. L. Hyde
R. P. Kepler
Tax Expert To Talk At C of C Meeting
Chamber of commerce members will hear Frank G. Arnold of Fullerton speak at the next meeting Monday noon. Arnold is president of the Nebraska League of County Taxpayers and has investigated tax costs in nearly every Nebraska county. his tax records are considered the state's most complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of “Commerce
Nebraska
Frank G. Arnold
Fullerton
Arnold
Nebraska League of County Taxpayers
Revaluation of land in state to be renewed by assessors
County assessors will revalue real estate this year as State Tax Commissioner Smith notes an upward trend after two low years. Reductions totaling 35 percent in the past two years were made without special authority but deemed justified. Land values have improved since the 1933 bottom, with farm lands and town lots carrying most of the total tax burden. Continued on Page 6, Column 3.
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Smith
State Board of Taxation
Mrs Bush Elected President of Womans Club
Mrs F A Bush was elected president of the Womans club at Tuesdays regular meeting in the club rooms. She will be installed in May and assume duties next fall. Officers include Mrs F H Wolf vice president Mrs Archie Kirkpatrick secretary Mrs Gus Hellbush treasurer and board members Mrs J E Paquette and Mrs W F Graham. The nominating committee for next year includes Mrs J T McIntosh Mrs Henry Whitney and Mrs M E Pettibone. The program surveyed Campfire girls work with the Abohanta campfire group presenting The Call of Wohelo. The play directed by Mrs Leo Black featured piano solos by Kathleen Sokol. Continued on Page 8, Column 3.
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F. A. Bush
Womans Club
F. H. Wolf
Archie Kirkpatrick
Gus Hellbush
J. E. Paquette
W. F. Graham
J. T. McIntosh
Henry Whitney
M. E. Pettibone
Total Club
Abohahanta
Sidney 26 Gering 9 in Class A tourney opener
Sidney Maroons led 12 to 4 after one quarter and 16 to 6 at halftime to defeat Gering 26 to 9 in Alliance in the Class A tournament first round. Other results show Bridgeport beating Scottsbluff 22 to 20 in overtime and Gordon routing Hemingford 39 to 13. The second round opponent for Sidney was not yet set.
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Sidney
Gering
Alliance
Maroons
Telegraph
Kimbal
Harrison
Bridgeport
Scottsbluff
Gordon
Hemingford
Program for Womans Club Convention in Sidney
The sixth district convention of the Womans Club in Sidney on April 19 and 20 features five sessions with registrations at 8 30 a m and a nine o clock call to order. Notable speakers include Mrs M E Scott of North Platte, Thomas C Osborne of Alliance, Mrs Archer Burnham of Scottsbluff, and E L Rouse of Chadron. An election of officers is set for the morning of April 20 with sessions on Know Your District and Education in Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Club
Sidney
L. L. Frye
Chadron
M. E. Scott
North Platte
Thomas C. Osborne
Alliance
Archer Burnham
Scottsbluff
Hermen Schroeder
Jack H. Love
Chamber of Commerce
J. ‘W. Johnson
sarry B. _Coffée
Brief Wintry Touch in City Wednesday
Cheyenne county reported a brief winter touch with light snow across the county and a brief heavy deposit in Sidney. Temperatures ran slightly cooler Wednesday night into Thursday morning with a minimum just above zero. The forecast calls for fair weather and rising temperatures today and Saturday.
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Cheyenne County
Sidney
Plane Averages Three Hundred Miles Hour
A transcontinental plane pilot flew from Cheyenne to Sidney in 20 minutes, averaging about 300 miles per hour. Strong tailwinds boosted the speed for 100 miles, nearly doubling it, while a westbound flight faced heavy buffeting and took over two hours to cover the distance.
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Cheyenne
Sidney
Old Fiddlers To Vie For Laurels March 16
Arrangements are being made to hold an old fiddlers contest at Gurley Saturday March 17. Sponsored by Frank Semerad the event offers prizes for the best fiddler. All fiddlers of Cheyenne county are invited to participate and it is proposed to settle who is who in the fiddle. Entries should be made with Semerad at Gurley before the contest.
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Gurley
Frank Semerad
Cheyenne County
Semer
Impressions of the New Union Pacific Speed Train
A. R. Kirkpatrick of Sidney reports views on the streamlined UP train seen in North Platte. Thousands gathered to inspect the 204 foot long train halted for the night, noting setup time of about 50 minutes and restricted passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
A. R. Kirkpatrick
Sidney
North Platte
Kirkpatrick
Suit Against United Drug Not Coming Up
Theresa Fullam sues United Drug Co on the March district docket. Service on an official company representative has not been effected, and the court will not proceed until service is completed.
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United Drug
Theresa Fullam
The
United Drug Company
Predict Good Year For Local Boy Scouts
Rev. Jerome L. Fritsche president of the Scottsbluff area council of Boy Scouts met with the Sidney boy scout committee Monday night along with several council members. They discussed council and district problems and indicated a successful year ahead for the Sidney district with William Morrow as finance chair, W F Moore as treasurer, Dr J N Stoops as first vice president, and N L Tyson chairing training and leadership.
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Jerome L. Fritsche
Scottsbluff Area
Gordon Man Files For G O P Congress Race
O. O. Johnson of Gordon filed this week as a Republican candidate for Congress from the fifth district. He is the second Republican to file after Bern Coulter of Bridgeport Saving entered the race earlier. Four Democrats have already signified their intentions to seek the nomination.
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O. O
Johnson
Gordon
Congress
Bern Coulter
Bridgeport
Loebe and Hemmer Admit Theft Charge in Allis Chalmers Case
Robert Loebe and Andrew Hemmer pleaded guilty before District Judge J L Tewell to a complaint alleging theft of magnetoes from Allis Chalmers over a year ago. Tewell will pass sentence next Monday.
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Robert Loebe
Andrew Hemmer
Allis Chalmers
J. L. Tewell
Tewell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Randall Blart
Aice
Court House
City Hall
City Auditorium
Baby
Scout Council
Seed Loan Office
James Touhy
Richard Krueger
Sidney Farmer
Elmer Wright
Hugh Slawson
Genevieve Englert
C of C
Mrs. Bush
Gordon Man
G.O.P. Congress
Loebe
Hemmer
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