Municipal Plant Audit Spurs Tax Debate in Sidney
A 1928 audit shows water plant earnings and costs, including 100000000 gallons pumped and $15179.86 in revenue and expenses. The piece argues the municipal plants raise taxes, questions Western Public Service Co. ownership, and urges local voters to decide on sale without fearing bond or paving costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Public Service Co
Sidney
Telegraph
Hlinois Street
10Th Avenue
Depot
Local bids and business activity across Sidney list
A. S. Ludwig of Arlington won the high school contract valued above 33000 dollars. Kimball awarded a new 20000 dollar school building. University of Nebraska news notes include Guy C. Chambers on the junior debating team. The Jones ranch sale at St George topped 18000 dollars, auctioneers Fundinigand Millett. J. B. Halston bought the Doty home. Doty family to move to Buckingham Colorado. Irrigation feasibility studies planned for Lodge Pole valley. Sidney men J L McIntosh and R A Blake pushed action at Washington. Barbara Brachtenbach dies March 4 and is buried after Catholic services. Y M C A club of nine Sidney youths dined at the O Kane building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Ludwig of
Arlington
Dunkard
Kimball
Guy C. Chambers
University of Nebraska
St. George Ranch
A. K. Greenlee
Fundinigand & Millett
J. B. Halston
F L. Doty
Doty
Buckingham
Colo
Lodge Pole
J. L. McIntosh
R. A. Blake
Washington
Barbara Brachtenbach
Y. M. C. A. Club
Sidney Young
O’kane
Pearson family notes and local land sale report
Mrs. Pearson remained since her father’s death as J. T. M. Pearson and his wife moved back to Agate Colorado on Monday. The Ahrens cottage near Ed Ahrens’ former home is undergoing total remodel to become a desirable residence. Land sales are excellent in the area with several desirable parcels placed on the market in recent weeks.
Cattle thieves convicted in district court this week
In district court this week Kirk Dun can and Herbert M Anderson were found guilty of cattle stealing. The Scoggin vs Chadron bank suit favored the plaintiff. J D Smith notes one shipper lost 10000 on market manipulation. C G Sexton resigns Burlington night job, replaced by H G Jackson. Oshkosh Herald likely April 10. Charles Callahan travels to Omaha on business. Fred Dresser reroofs his house with help from Charles Hornaday. Mrs Bassett and children visit Idaho Springs, Colo. Local ads promote 3 color ice cream bricks prints. Telephone 334.
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Kirk Duncan
Herbert M. Anderson
Chadron Bank
Beef Trust
Cheyenne County
J. D. Smith
Bridgeport
C. G. Sexton
Burlington
Kansas City
Frisco
H. G. Jackson
H. O. Wisner
Oshkosh Herald
Charles Callahan
Omaha
Fred Dresser
Charles Hornaday
Bassett
Idaho Springs
Colo
Society Notes Celebrate Birthdays and Socials Across Town
Continued from page 2, the social scene highlights prizewinners in a children’s contest: Geneva Dodds, Marjorie Sell ers, Ethel Van Aelstyn, Edgar Dodds, Leslie Brachtenbach, Margaret Buettner. Otto Kurz celebrated his 76th birthday on Thursday. Gatherings included Frances Willard Kensington’s meet ing, St Martha Guild mid Lent tea, a St Patrick’s bridge party hosted by Mr and Mrs Arthur Holm, and an anniversary 500 party for Mr. and Mrs. James Sparks. The report notes hostesses, attendees, and modest refreshments at each event, with several prize awards listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Wright
Geneva Dodds
Marjorie Charlotte Sellers
Ethel van Aelstyn
Edgar B. Dodds
Leslie Brachtenbach
Margaret Buettner
Otto Kurz
Clarence Chambers
Howard Parkett
Omaha
N. B. Henderson
Wellington
Colo
Kurs
James Sparks
Sidney
J. A. Sterling
M. L. Sterling
Wade Sterling
T. W. Hawkins
Vern
Andrew Nelson
Ray Wellner
Cecelia Kurz
Bert Walker
Herman Blanke
George Rippe
Kurz
Hawkins
Rippe
Blanke
Walker
Sparks
Community events and municipal funding notes
A schedule of local club meetings includes Womans club at the library on Tuesday at 2 30, B A at Odd Fellows hall Tuesday at 7 30, Rebekah lodge Wednesday at 7 30, St Martha s Guild Thursday at 2 30, Circle of the Presbyterian church Thursday at 2 30, and Royal Neighbors Thursday at 7 30. Chester considers sewer and disposal plant upgrades estimated at 30000 with a possible bond election. Hastings state insane hospital seeks 40000 for an electric plant to replace the one destroyed last year. Johnson standpipe froze in cold weather cutting water service until steam thawed it. For sale six row barley from E C McKay.
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Womans Club
Library
Www
B. A
Odd Fellows Hall
Rebekah Lodge
St. Martha's Guild of the Episcopal Church
Rectory
Circle of the Presbyterian Church
B. L. Walker
Royal Neighbors Lodge
Chester
State Insane Hospital
Hast
Sidney Red Devils Claim Western Nebraska Cage Laurels
Sterling's L O Stansbury mocks a Denver Post headline that crowns Sidney as western Nebraska champions. He recalls Sterling's earlier win over Sidney and notes Gurley invitational tension. Sidney holds the title with a gold cup while Sterling questions national claims for Cook Paints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother L O Stansbury
Connosseur
Sterling Advocate
Denver Post
Sidney Red Devils
Sterling Town
Sterling Sports
Red Devils
Sidney Cage
Loganounty
Sidney
Stansbury
Montana State
Evangelistic Services Begin at Christian Church Revival
The spring revival at the Christian church opened last Sunday with strong audiences. Morning and evening programs featured solos by Lois and Lucille Hiett and Daniel, with sermons on The Christian's Responsibility and The Greatest Thought Ever Conceived by God or Man. Plans for this week's topics include One Word We Would Blot Out, Holy Spirit Conversion, Side Doors to Heaven, and The Greatest Sin of All the Ages, with meetings nightly except Saturday until Easter. Also advertised are six row barkey for sale and Areo motor windmills by E. C. McSee E. Planck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Deloras
E. B. Carleton
Joseph Daniel
Christ
Lois
Lucille Hiett
Ezikiel
House of Israel
Heaven
Sidney
Pleasant View Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Pleasant View community members visit multiple homes and attend gatherings including Royal Neighbors meetings and family dinners. Mentions of medical recovery, chores, and local business ads accompany brief social updates and small notices.
Zwickl to Move Grocery From Madison to Sidney
M A Zwickl closes his Madison grocery after eight years to relocate to Sidney where he has purchased a store three weeks ago. F H Taylor of Madison oversees operations in Sidney. Zwickl plans to remain there. The family, who came from Kansas, will be missed in Madison as he seeks new opportunities in Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Zwickl
Madison
Sidney
Mr. Zwickl
F. H. Taylor
Mrs Alma L Batay Local NY Life representative listed
Local figure Alma L Batay identified as a representative for the New York Life Insurance Company. Residence shown as 1128 13th Ave and telephone 566LJ.
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The
New York Life Company
13Th Ave
Bake Sale at Piggly Wiggly This Saturday
Christian church ladies organize a bake sale starting at 10:30 AM and running all day Saturday March 30 at the Piggly Wiggly store. Many baked treats available. 52-tf kalsemine at Cheyenne County Lumber Co. 48-tf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County Lumber Co
Christian Church
Sidney Markets Beef and Dairy Product Listings
Market list includes beef categories such as steers cows heifers and feeders, plus veal calves bulls and stockers. Also shown are feeders toys weights 200 to 300 pounds and 170 to 200 pounds, plus hens leghorn springs and old roosters. Dairy items include butter milk cream eggs and butterfat cwt.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Paquette
Western Public Service
Poquette
Society Notes
Frances Willard
L. T. Poole
Frances Willard Kensington
C. J. Osborn
W. J. Perry
C. W. Hornaday
Court House
Kensington
St. Martha Guild
Episcopal Church
Clara McNish
Robert Harper
J. W. Johnson
Virginia
Helen Jane
Carolyn Kennedy
Lomila McCleneghan
Jack Jewett
Bridge
Arthur Holm
St. Patrick’s
David Ells
A. K. Anderson
Roy Hamilton
E. T. Elkington
Ed Ahrens
Roy Depew
Evelyn Blaha
Louis Blaha
Lillian Zike
Marie Laudenschlager
Matilda Loebe
Waunita Globitz
Virgie Atkins
Geraldine Fahy
Margaret Loebe
Clara Loebe
Catherine Mauser
Catherine Peetz
Leo Globitz
Bobby Barlow
Charles Mathews
Francis Clinton
John Seyllers
Bernell Kinton
Charles Gallagher
Wayne Harr
Henry Schultz
Ings
Johnson
E. C. McKay
Sterling Sports Scribe
Barkey
E. Planck
William Borcher
Ruth
Ben Hilpert
D. W. Matthewson
Dorothy Rich
Lloyd Shaw
Matthewson
J. H. Hinck
Salvasen
Westfall
Flora
Billie Smith
J. E. Morrow
Leona Hilpert
Art Obendorfer
Herman Schubarth
Dan Heimer
Lueder
Frank Miller and Sons
Albert Schlichting
W. D. Matthewson
Will Scheele
Emma
Dalton
August Theis
Ernest Gerler
Irwin Lueders
Missouri
J. BE. Morrow
John Rathbun
Leona
Bluhill Coffee
E. J. Leonard
Osage St
J. Viggo Nielson
Zwicks
Alma L Batey
Bake Sale
Leghorn Springs
Leghorn
Durham
Via
Denver
Ray Frame
Joe Musil
Sidney Produce Co
Sidney Hatchery
Olson
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