Sidney tax debate ties valuation to levy and growth
The piece argues that Sidney’s low levy hides inflated valuations, doubling property values years ago to cover city needs. It compares valuations and levies with Scottsbluff and Gering, contending high valuations inflate taxes while claiming the lodge pole plant sale would spur growth and lower taxes, versus stagnation and higher taxes if sales are blocked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Scottsbluff
Gering
Grabill
Scottabluff
Bidney
Potter News Briefs and Local Happenings
Mrs C A Larson was on the sick list this week. Potter high school won the Chadron tournament cup. Mr and Mrs Ford Weikhorst moved into town at the August Meilke property. the Meilkes went to their farm. Carl Bartlett called on business in Dix. The literary program was a large success under school auspices. Edna Goding spent the weekend in Sidney with Mrs Ernest Biggs. N S Miller called on business in Kimball. The Smiths shopped in Sidney. Robins appeared signaling spring. The Millers returned from Dannebrog after the death of Mrs Miller’s mother at age 76. The American Legion auxiliary hosted a party for eligibles. hostess Mrs C E Biggs. About one hundred friends showered Opal Wagner Gulden with home gifts. out-of-town guests included the bride’s sisters Mrs Lipska and Mrs Anderson of Peetz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Larson
Potter
Ford Weikhorst
Meilke
Carl Bartlett
Dix
Edna Goding
Sidney
Ernest Biggs
N. S. Miller
Kimball
C. E. Smith
Marilyn
Dannebrog
Mr Miller
American Legion Auxiliary
C. E. Biggs
Opal Wagner Gulden
Lipska
Anderson
Peetz
Western Nebraska club forms as Sidney news notes elections
A Western Nebraska Commercial club meeting in Alliance saw Sidney chamber attendees. John McCleneghan and F. L. Van Gorder elected to the new club staff. Also in Sidney, Mrs. Edward Lowry died February 26. Immigrant cars arrive. the annual trek westward is pronounced this year. Operations for appendicitis occur for James McDaniel Jr and Jeanette Puthoff. Mrs. B A Jones travels to Portland for weeks with her daughter. Mrs. R. D. Devine and Esther return from St. Joseph with Commissioner Troelstrup’s visit. Pal ace livery sale well attended. George Barker improves after pneumonia. E. C. Stockwick returns from Texas. Frank Williams of Essig store ill then recovering. Wheat at $1.20, flax at $1.35. 24 years ago cattle stealing case dismissed. St Margaret’s Guild meets at Dr. Beebe’s. Simon Fishman travels east to buy goods. Will Grosvenor ill but recovering. Fences on public domain ordered torn down. Baxter of Omaha to double track UP from Omaha to Oakland. Village behind on warrants. Kline case dismissed. settlement made out of court. Louis Bumgarde returns from Virginia. may reside here again. George Parks, Glenn Wright, Paul Martin building wireless sets to operate. Theodore Roosevelt and Fairbanks take oath. inaugural ball 12,000 attendees. City water plan for veterans hospital east of Lincoln raises pressure concerns. new plant may be built to serve Bethany and University Place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Nebraska Commercial Club
Alliance
Sidney
Texas
Cbe
Glassburn
Frank Williams
Essig
William Kline
St. Margaret’s Guild of
The
Episcopal Church
Beebe
Simon Fishman
Baxter
Omaha
E. T. Harriman
Union Pacific
Oakland
Louis Bumgarde
Virginia
George Parks
Glenn Wright
Paul Martin
Theodore Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Washington
North Divide Neighbors Noted For Visits And Travel
North Divide residents reported several social calls and travel. Mr and Mrs M L Sterling and Wade left for Canistota South Dakota for Mr Sterling to seek medical care. Others hosted suppers and visits including John Jones and Susan Brauer of Sidney. A funeral for Mrs R L Kinton of Peetz was held, and hog vaccination, road petitioning, a Colton sale, coal transport to Sidney, and a Norfolk death notice were logged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Sterling
Wade Sterling
Canistota
S. D
Sterling
Edwin Chean
A. L. Cruise
John Jones
William Taylor
Bill
George Rippe
Henry Johnson
Susan Brauer
Sidney
Harry Sparks
Colton
Elmer Hughes
Norfolk
Neighborhood Notes From North Sidney Club Meeting
The North Sidney club met Wednesday with nine members and three visitors. After the business meeting, a delicious lunch was served. The next meeting will be on March 27. Mr and Mrs L J Hughes are staying at the Elmer Hughes place while in Norfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Brockelsby
Ed Wolvert
North Sidney
Ed Lipke
L. J. Hughes
Elmer Hughes
Norfolk
Railroad Notes and Local Family News Digest
Mrs L W Taylor is reported getting along nicely. Mrs J C Proper returned home after months with her parents at Oshkosh. Mr and Mrs J D Payton left for Canistota. Walter Kitts visited with brother Leonard Kitts, section foreman at Bronson. Scouts from Troop 80 attended Sidney safety meeting and were named safety committee for three months. J F Howard to manage new Union Pacific eating house in Marysville. W B Freeman to run U P hotel in Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Taylor
J. C
Oshkosh
J. D. Payton
Canistota
W. Jones
A. R. Rash
St. Joseph
G. L. Schiller
J. F. Howard
U. P
Crowell family and neighbors back from Potter trip
A large crowd attended the Prohaska and Courtright sale Tuesday despite bad weather. The lunch sale raised a neat sum. Various local residents visited, attended programs, and celebrated a 25th wedding anniversary at Pete Nelson’s.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Veterans Hospital
Lincoln
Bethany
University Place
North Divide
Sextorp
C. C. Crowell
Prohaska
Courtright
A. E. Fisher
Pete Nelson
Nicholas Jacobson
Roy
Leslie Sanders
Billie Smith
Howard Yoss
Leola Rogers
Nelson
Viggo Neilson
Eddie Weikhorst
Jerome Kafka
Herman Schubarth
Alice Prince
George Reetz
Harold Smith
Mable Duncan
John Carlson
Emma Morrow
Elsie Fisher
Neil Dunlavy
Charles Fisher
James
Robert Nelson
Paul Morrow
Ted Farr
Dalton
Kansas City
Ies
America
Asoure
Kansas City, Qissouri
Sidney Laundry & Dry Cleaning Co
Actio Farm Sale
Center Ladies Aid
John Deere
Fairbanks Morse
Ohio
Remington
M. A. Longan, Auctioneer
al and
Wm. Morrow Farmers State Bank, Cier
Ublic Sale
Colo
Molly
Goodenough
Jolly Neighbors
W. M. Gorman
Fundingsland & Millett
Rome State Bank
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