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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1937
Page
7
A proposed rematch between Chick and the German Count hinges on quick signing of a formal agreement. If the legion secures signatures within the next few days, the April 5 match will be definitively scheduled to help cover trip expenses.
Preliminary training camp will be established at Scottsbluff in June. Three more scouts may register for the troop from this area. Those named to the jam boree troop were selected by members of local troops from their own numbers. In most cases the scout troops are paying half their representatives expenses.
A diesel power course is planned by Sidney High School's Vocational Agriculture program. Special lecture and demonstration set for Tuesday March 23 with E L Ainley, state fuel inspector, on testing tractor fuels sold in Nebraska. The class meets Mondays and Tuesdays and is free to all young farmers.
Hand purchased the block and building for 5000 dollars and announced plans to build an apartment. He said yesterday he is still making plans to proceed with the project.
Sheriff Peterson said the couple, nabbed after a Chappell robbery, were searched near Lodge Pole then driven west from town where they accosted Hazen and a companion. Police watched highways and checked railroad yards while Milwaukee connection is probed.
The act sets an effective date and fines include back interest, penalties, and accruing interest if taxes are unpaid by the grace period. Opponents say it discriminates against timely payers while proponents argue for enforcement and collection.
A speaker admitted the measure is discriminatory yet argued all legislation is. They claimed passage would let farmers keep land and, with this year's crop, regain footing. They also contended the bill would clean up back taxes owed to county becks.
Green outlines a water project proposing wells to tap underground flow and a ditch system to store and irrigate fields. He seeks federal funds for a test plant, then a farmer owned company to finance full implementation, claiming costs of 17.40 per acre versus 90 in the Platte valley. He invites discussions and urges local letters to Washington representatives.
Dalton takes top honors with 22 points earning third place. Band concerts praised with Lodge Pole rated superior and Gurley average. The climax featured Dalton Gurley and Loge Pole bands performing as one 72 instrument ensemble, with Bushnell members joining for a final combined performance.
Election officials reported a light turnout for the April municipal election with 750 write in ballots casting. Incumbents Ray V. McCall and Tom Campbell led a field from about 35 names, while F A Lape drew the fewest votes among the six candidates. James Hughes George G Smith John Reinhober were also named in the write in list.
The Dorcas Society thanks friends and members for kindness during the death of Mrs. Rasmus Nelson. Rasmus Nelson and family.
The list shows prices for corn oats barley and various fowl items by grade and weight. Items include hens leghorn springs butterfat and old roosters with multiple grade notes and per unit figures.
The Mount Vernon column lists church Sunday school at 10 a.m. and numerous local visits. Families including Glassburn, Sprenger, Hammond, Klentz, and Reineka share dinners and calls across Milan, Sterling, and Sidney areas. Community clubs host programs and carnivals in districts 16 27 and 31 with prizes, while musical attendance for Sidney schools is noted.
Frank Hansen of Sidney and C M Kripal made short trips to Omaha and Denver respectively. Mr and Mrs A P Kripal returned from Denver. Ed Markel Jr left for California while the Ger ding and Foster party visited in Sidney. Harold Hern bloom family and Dale Wise returned from Santa Maria. Mrs George Whitefoot visited Hastings with Bernice Walters joining her to North Platte. F D Barlow left for Denver for medical. Carl Bergstrom and Mrs Hutchison visited Noah Walters. Oscar Rhine returned from Omaha hospital. Handley and Orr families shared Sunday evening in Lisco.
Mr and Mrs J A Lingwall and family visited C H Hammond on Wednesday. Lloyd Reineka guests at S E Halslander Sterling home for dinner and visited Henry Buss in hospital. Alfred Sprenger called on D P Ells Friday. Reinekas shopped in Sterling and dined at Halslander home. Sidney visitors included H J Hammond Charles Sprenger E H Howe and Orville Trobaugh with further calls at Charles Sprenger home Tuesday.
Ruth Osborn reports Center ladies served lunch at the J O Lebb sale on Monday. A H Draper and Chris Knudsen assisted FE E Osborn who tended to a sick person in the community.
An all day meeting at Mrs. Paul M Weible hosted a quilt project and Jesus betrayal review. Visitors included Rev Dowler and family, Mrs Dirks, Mrs Birdwell, and Mrs Ehlers. Local students Roi Bolton and Wayne Rohde joined Harmony school, with Buford Birdwell shining in a Lodge Pole music contest. Mrs J Tryon drove Dorothy to Haxtun for high school, while David Sathers arrived from Newman Grove to work on the Osborn farm. Luncheon at Mrs Nielsen’s in Sidney followed visiting Rev Lenneh Reeves. Carol Hancock and Oakley Osborn helped Joyce Ladine celebrate her second birthday. Harold Young injured a finger in a car door incident. Mrs J E Davison spent time in Sidney with daughter Mrs A W Bundy, as Mrs Rhody Bridensine and Nancy left for California to visit relatives.
Dalton uses the byline Dalton by Mrs Hi L Heizer. Pat Connelly remains wheelchair bound for several weeks before returning to work. Vern Ankeny and spouse celebrated their silver wedding anniversary. Mildred Heizer starts as a beauty operator at Minatare. She travels with Elmer Martin to Scottsbluff. Rev Thomas Osborne of Alliance spoke at the Presbyterian mens club meeting. Mrs Mary Martin and son McKinley plan California return soon.
Ralph Eddy is sick. Dalton sent 60 students to a Lodge Pole music contest Friday. Leland Wallick earned superior rating and Buford Birdwell excellent. Library club met at Mrs. Marion Asbury's home. Mrs. Fred Carey spoke of her southern trip. Misses Thompson sang a vocal duet. Roll call included southern songs or poems. Next meeting at Mrs. Elmer Westerhoff's home. Mrs. L Dirks informed of her father's illness and left to be by his bedside. The high school operetta is postponed a week. Lutheran aid served lunch at the Howard Neary sale Thursday. Rebekah Kensington held a covered dish luncheon Friday. Lyle Davis, Fort Warren soldier, visited his mother Mrs. Pearl Davis. American Legion auxiliary meets today at Mrs. Frank Morey’s in Gurley. Bridge club entertained husbands at Rex Carey home Saturday. Mrs. George Shinker home after appendix operation. Mrs. C Carley returned from Rochester Minnesota improved after operation. Her brother Don Parsons accompanied her and returned to Harrison Friday.
The Catholic ladies plan a bake sale at Safeway on Saturday March 20 starting at 10 p m. A featured dish will be chicken and noodles. Proceeds support parish activities and community projects.
The report recalls 1608 Jamestown Virginia when John Smith and two Native American prisoners cleared forty acres by hand to plant the first white corn field. It cites a sage figure Hi Ho of Chinatown remarking that punishment of enemies is seen as humanity’s benefit amid repeated peace delays.
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