$150,000 School Bond Issue Imminent in Sidney
The Sidney school board discussed a bond issue of not less than $150,000 to expand and improve facilities, citing fire hazards at central and high schools and dire needs on the north side. A committee of board members Dimery, Poole, and Ladegard will study the situation and present recommendations to taxpayers, with possible site and larger future funding considerations.
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Sidney
North Side
Central Ward
Martin W. Dimery
L. T. Poole
N. W. Ladegard
Greenlees Offer Stylish Parade in Sid ney Spring Fashions
Greenlees Inc staged a prominent spring fashion show in Sydney drawing a huge crowd. Models displayed new designs amid expert decorators creating a vivid, locally colored setting. The annual event, led by Mrs. Banta, aimed to surpass prior years with innovative color and style selections.
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Greenlees’, Inc
Sidney
Greenlees
Dame Fashion
Senator Johnson raises oil discovery offer in Nebraska
State senators led by Senator C. W. Johnson boosted Nebraska’s oil discovery reward from 15000 to 100000, claiming the former was too small to attract major companies. Letters from Oklahoma and Texas firms show interest if the higher bounty takes effect. Eligibility requires a well to yield at least 500 barrels daily for 60 days.
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C. ‘W. Johnson
Nebraska
Johnson
Oklahoma
Texas
Mother Mine Epworth League Play at U S A Theatre Tonight
The Epworth League of the Methodist church presents the three act play Mother Mine at the U S A Theatre this evening. Hazel Gillette directs with Frank Wait as stage manager and Laura Rudd handling business. The Tapley Village Maine set features twelve characters led by Cynthia Whitcomb and John Whitcomb, with a present day timeline spanning three weeks.
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New England
Cynthia Whitcomb
Kathryn Livoni
Miranda Peasley
Georgia Martin
Martha Tisdale
Elaine Hiett
Lettie Holcomb
Hal Schenck
Lillian Whitcomb
Thelma Baker
Mary Tisdale
Nellie Davis
John Whitcomb
Frank Wait
Jack Payson
Ivor Ells
Jerry McConnell
Paul Spearow
Officer Lewis
Lawrence Carper
Sam Blunt
Francis Fisher
Local Veterinarian Named District Manager
Dr. C. W. Zike of Sidney has been named district representative for Murphy Mineral Feeds. The territory covers much of western Nebraska and eastern Wyoming, offering broad opportunities for expanding sales. The Murphy product was introduced near Sidney and has won favor with livestock growers.
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C. W. Zike
Sidney
Murphy Mineral Feeds Company
Nebraska
Wyoming
Zike
Murphy
Bad Weather Cuts Crowd at Lodge Pole Meeting
Inclement weather reduced attendance at the Farmers day in Lodge Pole last Tuesday where university extension agents spoke on seed and stock sanitation. County Agent Willey and Prof. Stewart of Lincoln promoted the event. 4-H demonstrations and Ladies Aid lunch service were noted features.
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Lodge Pole
Willey
Prof
Stewart
Lincoln
Ladies Aid
Pioneer Lodge Pole Man William Kutes Dies at Son's Home
William Kutes, 82, longtime Pioneer Lodge Pole resident, died at his son's home in Winner, South Carolina. Burial occurred Sunday afternoon in Lodge Pole. Funeral services were led by Rev. Weibke of the Weyerts German Lutheran church.
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Pioneer Lodge
Willian Kutes
Lodge Pole
Mr. Kutes
Winner, S. C
Rev
Weibke
Weyerts German Lutheran Church
Sub-District Declamatory Contest Set for Dalton
The sub-district declamatory contest will be held at Dalton on Friday March 22, according to school authorities.
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Dalton
Pardon Board Dismisses Railroading Charge in Lincoln Case
Sheriff James Nelson denied all charges against a Sidney girl accused of gaining property under false pretenses. He said she faced one charge plus an untried second violation and had access to counsel and relatives. Store owners corroborated his account, contrasting with the girl’s Board of Pardons testimony.
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Lincoln
Sidney
James Nelson
Nelson
Board of Pardons
Pardon Board Frees Evelyn Ramey In Swift Action
Evelyn Ramey, 24, who served a year in the state reformatory for women for a crime she says she did not intend, was pardoned by the state pardon board on Tuesday. Attorney General Sorenson recalled her and told her to go home with her mother and sister, noting the board had met as far as she was concerned. The decision was marked by rapid red tape handling and broad sympathy from the board members.
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State Reformatory For Women
State Pardon Board
Evelyn Ramey
Sidney
Aot
Tayethie Beate Prison
Board
Sorenson
Essex Dealer Demonstrates New Challenger’s Power
John Christensen, Essex dealer, conducted a rigorous series of speed and power tests on the new Essex Challenger. He showcased braking, acceleration, hill climbing, and overall road performance to business leaders and newspaper representatives, asserting the car’s reliability and 100 percent on open-road use.
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John Christensen
Christensen
Essex
New
Hoops Secures Display Lot as Used Cars Sell Steadily
Walter M Hoops, a local used car dealer, has permission to use the McLernon lot east of the post office for display. He reports several bargains on the grounds and says sales are steady with improvements expected as weather warms.
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Walter M. Hoops
McLernon
Mr Hoops
Hardy Apartments Installed With Frigidaire Equipment
Complete installation of Frigidaire refrigerating machines began Wednesday at the Hardy apartments under A. S. Hardy, manager. It marks one of the largest single Frigidaire purchases in western Nebraska, with C. E. Daggett handling the machines in the territory.
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Hardy
A. S. Hardy
Nebraska
C. E. Daggett
American Legion Auxiliary District Meeting in Alliance
Five Sidney auxiliary members attended the district convention in Alliance. Delegates from Sidney included Mrs. R B Hamilton Mrs. Fred Mauser Mrs. William Mortenson Mrs. Blaine Grabill and Mrs. C H Hutchinson. State and local leaders spoke on rehabilitation safety and auxiliary efforts and a $25000 national rehabilitation fund was announced. The group highlighted past year work and continued support for veterans services.
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Sidney American Legion Auxiliary
Alliance
R B. Hamilton
Fred Mauser
William Mortenson
Blaine Grabill
C. H. Hutchinson
Earl Meyer
Alliance Auxiliary
Edward Hein
Hershey
R. R. Reutingler
Alliance Legion Post
American Legion
Diers
Auxiliary
Irene Fleming
Lincoln
Legion and Auxiliary
National Auxiliary
Wade Martin
State Auxiliary
Cheyenne County 4-H Members Win Lincoln Trip
Four Cheyenne county 4-H club members, county champions in their lines, earned paid trips to club week in Lincoln in early June. Olive Connelly, Louis Miller, Miriam Bartlett, and Verna Stoll will travel with expenses paid by the Omaha Union Stockyards Company, an annual sponsor of 18 pig club trips in the state.
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Cheyenne County
Lincoln
Olive Connelly
Herdon Purebred Squealers Pig Club
Louis Miller
Huntsman Hustlers Corn Club
Miriam Bartlett
K. K
Verna Stoll
Lucky
Chevrolet dealers to occupy Jollliff site
Carlile Wade and Carlile local Chevrolet dealers have leased half of the Radcliffe building now occupied by Joliff Superservice and began unloading several new models for sale and delivery in this territory. The firm expects to open a rigid sales campaign shortly.
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Carlile
Wade
Chevrolet
Radcliffe
Joliff Superservice
James Cafe Begins New Lobby Type Store Front
James cafe starts construction of a lobby style store front led by local carpenter George Plein. The entrance is described as rivaling city storefronts in beauty and convenience and should be ready after several days of remodeling.
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James Cafe
George Plein
Drag Lake South of Sidney After Youth Reports
Reports from the Proc Tor area say a man’s body was seen floating in a small lake last fall. Officials drag the lake to confirm the sighting and probe John Frahm’s possible murder, aided by farmers and extended with a growing reward.
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Drag Lake
Sidney
Proctor
Colorado
John Frahm
Here
Sidney Zimmerman
Frahm
Zimmerman
John McCleneghan
Cheyenne County
Clark
McCleneghan
Nelson
Sidney Maroons End Active Season With Even 10-10 Record
The Sidney Maroons closed their season with a first-round loss to Seward in the state tournament. They played 20 games, finishing 10 wins and 10 losses, with no defeat by more than ten points. Most games were tight with little scoring edge, and all varsity players return next year. Coach Black developed the squad from greenhorns to seasoned players by midseason.
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Maroons
Seward
Sidney
Httle
Western Nebraska
Black
Cheyenne County Farmers Union Meeting Saturday
A Cheyenne County Farmers Union meeting is set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Sidney Odd Fellows hall. President Ray R Swift and Secretary Theodore Waddell announce H S Slick as the principal speaker. County committee reports will supplement the program, with the county president closing by sharing state convention notes and local program plans.
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Cheyenne County Farmers Union
Odd Fellows Hall
Sidney
Ray R. Swift
Theodore Waddell
H.S. Slick
Rose Evangelistic Team Leads Meetings in Scottsbluff
The Rose evangelistic team, once in Sidney, is now holding lectures and meetings at Scottsbluff in a volunteer built tabernacle. Rev. Shirk, a longtime helper, remains with the Roses as large crowds attend the gatherings per the Scottsbluff Star-Herald report.
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Rose Evangelistic
Scottsbluff
Rose
Sidney
Shirk
The
Roses
Former Sidney Residents Inspect Holdings Here
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Hink and daughter Dorothy arrived in Sidney from Long Beach California. Mr. Hink owns extensive land and property in Sidney and Cheyenne County and is reviewing his holdings while visiting town.
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Otto Hink
Dorothy
Sidney
Long Beach
Calif
Hink
Cheyenne County
W. C. T. U Kensington Meeting With Mrs Poole
Members of the W. C T. U. Kensington will meet Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. L. T. Poole for the regular social and business meeting.
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W. C T. U. Kensington
L. T. Poole
J. B. Byars Opens Spring Season With Gigantic Sale
Roy Liggett announces a pre Easter spring sale at J. B. Byars offering the finest seasonable garments at bargain prices. Advertisements include a two page center spread and a back page notice urging shoppers to read and visit the store during the sale.
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Roy Liggett
Byars
Telegraph
J. B. Byars
Liggett
St Patrick's program by freshmen of academy Sunday night
The Catholic academy freshman class presents a St Patrick's Day program Sunday night at St Patrick's auditorium. It features two playlets, group and individual skits, songs, dances, and a piano solo. Cast includes Helen McRea Margaret McSweeney Mary Donnelly Mildred Francis and others with James Foley Richard Patrowsky John Quinn Kumor and more.
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St. Patrick’s Day
Catholic Academy
St. Patrick’s Auditorium
Ould County
Down
Helen McRea
Margaret McSweeney
Mary Donnelly
Mildred Francis
Mary Portrey
Helen Hahler
Agnes Beyer
Hazel McCarthy
Geraldine Fahy
Nellie Pochon
Mary Kumer
James Foley
Richard Patrowsky
Glee Club
Kerry
John Quinn
Cameron Johnson
Clarence Beyer
Marvin Philbin
Clarence Deaver
Kumor
Robert Loebe
Michael Wellner
Frank Tate
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Pardon Board
American Legion Auxiliary
4-H
State Capitol
Jolliff
Sidney Maroons
Cheyenne County Farmers Union Meeting
W. C. T. U. Kensington
ST. Patrick’s
Academy
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