Milk grading ordinance to be pushed by Junior Chamber
The Junior Chamber of Commerce moves to incorporate a city milk grading ordinance and seek wider city support. Douglas McKnight is named committeeman to meet with organizations and promote the measure, citing milk sanitation and past infant illnesses linked to poor milk. The plan notes Sidney should align with Nebraska cities on milk inspection, with further discussion continued on page 10.
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AIM OF Junior Chamber OF Commerce
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Douglas McKnight
Sidney
Nebraska
Mil McKnight
Kimball
The
Lions
Surprise Wedding in Sidney Elopement Stuns Friends
A Sidney couple married in a secret elopement early Tuesday morning. The bride, a Sidney High School graduate active in social affairs, left home with minimal belongings and wed C. W. Robineau, a local businessman recently returned from Europe with his father. Robineau hails from New York state. he previously lived in Denver.
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Pannabelle
Pophar Asneneen
C. W. “Gike
M. H. Robineau
Sidney
All Man
Sidney High School
Mr. Robineau
Denver
New York State
Large Crowd Hears Scoville Attack Sin at Church
A large audience at a Christian church heard evangelist Charles Reign Scoville deliver a sermon on sin. His stature drew visitors from Alliance Scottsbluff Gering Lyman Potter and Holyoke Colo. John Alber state superintendent spoke briefly and Mrs Scoville sang three solos.
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Christian Church
Charles Reign Scoville
Nebraska ranges and cattle improve in March report
Nebraska ranges show improvement over February and are 7 percent above March last year, with 90 percent normal for March. Cattle in the state also improve with warmer weather, 92 percent normal this month, and feed supplies are ample despite severe weather. Losses were light despite January cold.
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Nebraska
United States Division of Crop and Livestock
Mente
Texas
Forester Clayton Watkins Leads Nebraska Tree Distribution
Clayton W. Watkins, forester of the Nebraska agricultural extension service, runs the state tree distribution during the busy season. He also inspects plantings, aids county agents with forestry meetings, partners with Nebraska nursery men, and works on forestry projects that boost statewide tree planting. The Nebraska forestry program is described as the most satisfactory in the nation.
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Clayton W. Watkins
Agricultural Extension Service of
Nebraska
Sidney Boys Marry at Sterling on Friday
Miss Thelma Jordan of Lewellen and Lloyd Renfield of Sidney wed in Sterling last Friday March 14. Miss Lethia Frances of Lewellen and Donald Russell of Sidney were married there the same day. The couples plan to reside in Sidney.
Employment Conditions In Nebraska To Show Steady Improvement
The United States Employment Service reports improvements in Nebraska with seasonal gains in highway projects and outdoor labor. February saw normal activity in meat packing, machinery, and wholesale sectors while rail and milling shops ran part time schedules. Omaha cites seasonal curtailment but expects a quicker recovery, and Lincoln notes ongoing part time operations amid general seasonal norms.
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Nebraska
United States Employment Service
Department of Labor
Omaha
Lincoln
Governor Weaver signs banking bill compromise
Governor Weaver described the banking measure as a practical compromise passed in the special session and said it would neither satisfy extremists nor worsen the state’s trouble. He praised the vote, urged banks and the public to accept the law, and hoped it would bury hatreds and restore confidence for peace and progress.
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Weaver
R. T. Jones
Depositors League
Building Funds Now Available for Grain Co operatives
The Farmers National Grain corporation announces loan commitments for all stock holders as it surveys elevator needs nationwide. With wheat stocks rising and terminals reluctant to accept more, co operatives plan new or enlarged facilities, possible acquisitions, and subterminal warehouse builds in the southwest as wheat movement nears.
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Farmers National Grain Corporaton
Grain Corporation
Sidney Rifle Club Active with Indoor and Outdoor Practice
Over several days Sidney rifle club members practiced at Wal-Bur hall and the old John Deere basement with Heinie Bauman high scorers posting 179 and 175. The UP Athletic club plans to form a rifle group after meeting Sidney shooters, Sheriff Schulz and Night Marshal Renfield joined, and an Olson pasture outdoor range allows 20 shooters at 100 yards. John Treinen expects to equip indoor range for six abreast, enabling 90 minutes of shooting each evening as five man teams form among local professionals and businessmen.
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Wal-Bur Hall
Sidney Rifle Club
Union Pacific Athletic Club
Heinie Bauman
U. P
North Platte
John Deere
Sheriff Schulz
Renfield
Olson Pasture
John Treinen
Return to Sidney After Southern Journey
Mrs. Charles Burkhardt Mrs. Andy Christensen and Mrs. William Sicfer returned Monday night from Missouri where they spent two weeks visiting relatives.
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Sidney
Charles Burkhardt
Andy Christensen
William Sicfer
Missouri
Womans Club Presents The Kleptomaniac at Fox Theatre
The Womans club staged The Kleptomaniac at Sidney's Fox theatre on Tuesday afternoon drawing a large audience. Cast members including Mrs H B Nelson Mrs W E K Hodgkin Mrs Leslie Mitchell Mrs J C Parks and others delivered polished amateur performances under the direction of Mrs J T McIntosh Mrs J E Paquette and Mrs LeRoy Larson who organized rehearsals set design and decorations.
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Sidney
Fox Theatre
Womans Club
H. B. Nelson
John Burton
W. EK. Hodgkin
Armstrong
Leslie Mitchell
Miss Dixon
J. C. Parks
Dover
Russell Dedrick
Miss Evans
LeRoy Larson
Creston Ashley
William Mortenson
Katie
Fight To Halt Spur Building Injunction Prepared Against Union Pacific
City authorities and property owners prepared to file an injunction to stop Union Pacific from extending a spur of tracks through eastern alleys behind homes. Attorney R P Kepler stated he would seek suspension orders if needed, arguing the railroad violates agreements by crossing into the district. James Greer of Union Pacific was in conference as the action hung on railroad compliance.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Ares
R. P. Kepler
Kepler
James Greer
Union Pacific
Debate Between High School and Attorneys Features
A non-decision debate between Sidney high school debate squad and three prominent lawyers opened the P.T.A. meeting on Wednesday evening. Squad members were Paul Kahl Virginia Johnson and Kenneth Johnson. Lawyers were Golden P Kratz Paul L Martin and R P Kepler. Delegates were sent to Scottsbluff on March 27. Entertainment included whistling by Mrs Harry Stover and dancing by Miss Brown’s pupils. Luncheon was served by Miss Wunderlich Miss Morris and Miss Brown.
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Sidney High School
Sidney
P.T. A
Paul Kahl
Virginia Johnson
Kenneth Johnson
Golden P. Kratz
Paul L. Martin
R. P. Kepler
Scottsbluff
Harry Stover
William Mortenson
Julius Cochran
Miss Brown
Wunderlich
Miss Morris
Bluffs Relays Attract Wide Field With Two Sidney Entries
Two entries have been received for the first annual Scottebluff relays to be held on the Scottabluff cinder track Saturday April 12. Sterling and Minatare enter in multiple events while Siter ling plans to run all five races. Fort Collins Bridgeport Gering Mitchell Morrill Alliance Crawford Chadron Kimball Sidney North Platte Hot Springs S. D. Torrington Lingle and Cheyenne are also expected to enter.
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Scottabluff
Sterling
Minatare
Siterling
Bluffs
Fort Collins
Colo
Bridgeport
Gering
Mitchell
Morrill
Alliance
Crawford
Chadron
Kimball
Sidney
North Platte
Hot Springs
Extend Franchise at Scottsbluff
The Western Public Service company won a 25 year franchise extension in Scottsbluff with a 1528 to 282 vote, 20 spoiled ballots, total 1830 cast. Officials from Stone Webster aim to solidify long term plans including a 75,000 four story district office building serving Nebraska and Wyoming towns.
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Western Public Service Company
Scottsbluff
Service Company
Stone Webster Corporation
Nebraska
Wyoming
Alliance Masons to Receive Consistory in City
Scottish Rite Masons in Alliance have been notified by Frank Cargill Patton that letters temporary for a Consistory in Alliance have been issued. The project will expand the Masonic temple, doubling the main auditorium, adding a stage, choir loft, extra balcony space and other improvements with completion targeted for the fall reunion and full 32 degrees.
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Alliance
Frank Cargill Patton
Sovereign
Nebraska
Alliance Masonic
John H. Cowles
Washington
Masonic Temple
Omaha Lincoln
Hastings
Scottish Rite
Depositors to Await Dividends Until 1931 in Nebraska Fund
Nebraska state bank depositors cannot receive losses until after January 1, 1931. The settlement fund will finance early dividends from liquidated assets while past assessments of 3,000,000 remain tied up in court. Officials expect about 375,000 soon, with a 10 year levy potentially yielding 4,000,000.
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Nebraska
Banking Department
Weaver
United States Supreme Court
Department
Guaranty Fund
Lynch Couple From Alliance Visit Miles Home
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Lynch and their son Mickey of Alliance visited the Miles home over Sunday and Monday to stay with Mrs Lynch s parents Mr and Mrs W P Miles in town.
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Mrs
Kenneth Lynch
Alliance
Miles Home
Mickey
Commissioners Name Six County Depositories and Order Road Work
The Cheyenne county commissioners designated six banks as county depositories after approving security bonds. Banks include American National and Liberty State of Sidney, Dalton State Bank of Dalton, First State of Lodge Pole, Farmers State of Lund, and Potter State of Potter. Purchases approved: one Cat tractor, one elevating grader, and three Cat trailer patrols for highway maintenance. Vaclav Kucera’s claim was denied. A road petition by John H. Fraas and others was approved.
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Cheyenne County
American National and
Liberty State of
Sidney
Dalton State Bank of
Dalton
First State
Lodge Pole
Farmers State
Lund
Potter State
Potter
American Bank
Vaclav Kucera
John H. Fraas
Peetz Woman Found Dead in Denver Hotel
Mrs. W. P. Clore of Peetz was discovered dead in an Albany hotel in Denver Tuesday night. A small caliber revolver lay at the bed foot and one cartridge had been discharged. Officers say death by own action is suspected. A Bible lay beside her open to the 23rd Psalm. Relatives learned of the death this morning. a note with her name and her husband’s was found, locating their Peetz address. The Clore family recently moved from an irrigation farm north of Sterling to a ranch northwest of Peetz owned by H. D. Clore.
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W. P. Clore
Peetz
Albany
Denver
Peetz Place
W. H. Mackey
LaGrange
Texas
Campfire Girls Hold Ceremonial Services at Sidney Hall
Campfire council demonstration given by both groups of Camp Fire girls of Sidney was presented Wednesday evening at Hardy hall. Parents and many friends attended the ceremony. Honors in the Cha May group went to Mary Adele Brill Marion Daggett Thelma Ladegard and Maxine Goodwin. In the Aboha Hanta group the same rank was bestowed upon Hazel Bowman Virginia Larson Jean Wright and Helen Masse. A. S. Hardy donated his hall for the meeting.
Rabbit Theft Claims Reported This Week
The theft of rabbits from the rabbitry of John Livoni and Dale Jordan was reported this week. Livoni’s rabbitry was entered Sunday night and Jordan’s stock was reported stolen Tuesday morning. Police are on the lookout for the culprits.
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John Livoni
Dale Jordan
Livoni
Jordan
Paist to be freed after commutation of embezzlement sentence
Paist former Valley county treasurer will be released from state prison after the board of pardons granted commutation from one to 21 years. He pleaded guilty to embezzling funds to cover oil and gasoline business bills and has served since March 1, 1928. The board also granted paroles to Archie Kelsey and Harold, two Native Americans with baseball fame.
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Safe Paist
Ageu
Valley County
State Board of Pardons
Pardon Board
Paist
Archie Kelsey
Harold
Alliance Bankers Bid on Alliance Sewer Bonds
Dr F M Knight an Alliance banker and millionaire purchased a 116000 bond issue voted by the city of Alliance for sewer and drainage extensions. His bid was four and a half per cent at par the best among about a dozen bids from Omaha and Chicago houses. Mayor Earl Manery said the bid was better than expected and the bonds will finance current drainage system work.
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F. M. Knight
Alliance
City of Alliance
Dr. Knight
Omaha
Chicago
Earl Manery
Latest Spring and Summer Styles to Be Shown on Stage
Fashion show of the latest spring styles chosen by Dame Fashion will be staged at the Fox theatre on Wednesday night March 26. Presented jointly by the Fox theatre and Stevene Van Engelen store, Roy Liggett manager, the event aims to be the year’s sole fashion showcase in Sidney with a feature film Sweeties and Grabel’s Merrymakers providing entertainment.
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Fox Theatre
Stevene van Engelen
Roy Liggett
Sidney
Grabill
Merrymakers
Cheyenne County
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MOVE
Clayton Watkins
States Bulletin
MANS
Kleptomaniac
P.T A
Bluffs Relays
Alliance Masons
Alliance Banker
Stevens-VanEngelen
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