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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1931
Page
4
The report places Nebraska eleventh among states with irrigated lands and more than half a million acres in irrigation. It notes the state’s power rate is typically low, making pumping equipment investments financially justified.
The junior class of the academy will present its annual play next Wednesday evening. The cast includes Tynes Beyer The Imp Doris a freshman Rich ar d Patrowsky Mrs Brown Enid Rogers Jane the maid Hazel McCarthy Molly Bruce Mary Donnelly Emily Elliott A Beyer Marjorie Arnold Mary Kumor the varsity team James Enix Franklin Brown Bernard Brown Edwin Zwickl Elmer Dendinger Julius Hahler.
Copious moisture deposits in the past month protected winter grains from blowing out. Farmers remain unAlarmed as the dust filled atmosphere rages across fields. Housewives complain about the dust and disrupted housecleaning during the windy spell.
Government announces call for bids on a new federal building valued at eighty thousand dollars. The article notes condemnation procedures when title issues require court action, including owner costs and provision of surveys abstracts and title evidence as required by the attorney general.
Feen Willis Bruce returns at age 18 to lead a tabernacle sessions series, aiming to showcase youth talent and strengthen weekly gatherings with focused drills and spiritual talks.
Miss Bruce will recount her westward experiences since leaving Sidney in a travelogue. A city wide revival drive starts Sunday night with public urged to participate. Morning prayer meetings are scheduled daily at 10 o'clock starting Monday.
The six children are George M. Fischer of Proctor Colorado, Mrs H H Laaker of Sidney, Mrs F A Bailiff of Sidney, Mrs R V Blain of Dyersville Iowa, and Mrs William Hecker of Sidney.
Corn merchantable stock estimated at 92 percent of last year, while wheat on hand totals 18,319,000 bushels or 25 percent of last year’s crop. Five year average stocks at 9,337,000 bushels and 23 percent of the crop. Sixty nine percent of the crop destined for shipment. Oats total 30,406,000 bushels or 38 percent of last year’s crop, with 9 percent shipped out this season.
Mr. Wookey promotes a new community event offering a day of contests demonstrations and free lunches with no business solicitations. The public is invited and participants may win desirable awards. a large crowd is anticipated.
Cheyenne County ships food supplies ranked second in number loaded with aid sent to drought afflicted areas. The dispatch lists counties including Furnas, Hitchcock, Kimball, Merrick, Morrill, Nemaha, Nuckolls, Platte, Saunders, Seward, Sherman, Thurston, Valley and Washington, each receiving one load.
City engineer outlines estimated paying costs for four materials. An adequate drainage system to handle heavy rain or snowfall would run about $30,000. Paving intersections would cost $2120 each. The city plans a paving program pending approval and the owner cost is being prepared in the engineer's office.
Four school board candidates were named at the caucus last night, with two to be elected in April. Elmer Wright, retiring member, Dr F L Snell, Hugh Slawson and Russell Dedrick were named. Martin W Dimery, the other retiring member, did not seek renomination.
The ninth annual Fireman's dance will be held at the Wheat Growers hotel in Kimball on March 17. Good music and a welcoming invitation to all attendees.
The high school operetta will be presented next Friday March 27 with a cast including Luis de Montero Russell Ahrens Gloria de Montero Thelma Brewer Margarita Helen Jang Johnson Merceddy Lois Hardy Francisco de la Vega George Barker Pedro Earl Masse Emilio Alie Baker Don Juan Harold Thayer Don Jose Howard Maley Dona Marcela Josephine Jordan Dona Anita Carolyn Kennedy Martha Matilda Ayres Eleanor Rose Lieut Harold Wright John Swain Patrick Malone William Swain Captain Colton Kenneth Goswold.
Mrs. J Y Harper died leaving husband John W Harper two sons William F Harper and Charles E Harper a daughter Elizabeth May Burke of Denver six grandchildren and five great grandchildren The service noted her Christian faith with Presbyterian beginnings and later Methodist membership and included a family inscription about loss and faith seeking comfort through reunion in a brighter land.
Hester Null, a popular high school senior, is recovering from injuries suffered when struck by a delivery truck last week. She remains confined to bed with bruises and possible internal injuries, though no bones are broken.
The third annual Power Machinery Show will be held April 16 17 and 18 with organizers including O D Slayter C C Rush and Henry Paviat. Transportation will be provided by L T Poole and M A Shipman Burlington agents and railroads may offer reduced rates. Sidney churches and restaurants may operate concessions at the fair grounds free of charge with proper authorization. Advertising starts next week with copies sent to leading western Nebraska papers. A further meeting is planned at the John Deere building on Friday night March 20 at 7 30.
The Telegraph carries an advertisement outlining the Silvertown Safety League pledge. The pledge aims to promote careful sane driving with nine safety paths subscribed to by thousands of motorists nationwide. Emblems are given to signers to display in their cars.
Nebraska state experiment stations report after 24 years of planting that early oats outyield late oats due to heat and rust dangers. Late oats mature about six days later, with Nebraska 21 and Burt No. 293 named best varieties. New oat types are being tested but seed is limited.
St. Patrick's academy cage team posts one of its best seasons with ten wins in sixteen games. Roth leads with 130 points, while Filbin Patrowsky Fahy and Disney contribute on offense and defense. Coached by Robert Whitmore, the former Nebraska athlete, the team faced top Western Nebraska and Northeastern Colorado squads.
A Sidney baseball team meeting at the city auditorium Tuesday night drew enthusiastic support for a successful season. W. B. Swenson was chosen manager, a benefit dance is planned to raise funds for equipment, ground preparation at Legion Park will start soon, and local boosters pledge cooperation for a great summer of baseball.
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