Snow blanketed Nebraska as spring opens across plains
A 30 hour snowstorm across western Nebraska and adjacent Colorado and Wyoming coated the region from six inches to a foot, easing concerns for crops and soil. The storm disrupted travel and shopping but left roads passable and moisture ample. By Sunday skies cleared and the winter blast ended, bringing widespread benefit to forthcoming crops.
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Missouri River
Dakota
Colorado
Kansas
Nebraska
Wyoming
South Dakota
Lodge Pole Valley
Former Sidney Boy Excels in Navy Navigation Role
Milton Wright, former Sidney resident and son of Mr and Mrs C M Wright, is highlighted in a naval review for his rise to chief quartermaster and former duties on the army transport St Mihiel. He holds an unlimited master’s license and a Navy commission, now conducting a navigation class and proving a capable instructor.
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Milton Wright
Sidney Boy
C. M. Wright
Wright
St. Mihiel
Navy
Fire Starts From Overheated Truck At Gurley Farm
At G V Doran’s farm three miles southeast of Gurley a fire broke out when James Tighe returned to a burning straw stack. He had parked a truck near the stack to fetch a team for a lift, and the overheated motor in the truck is believed to have started the blaze. The Telegraph notes the incident occurred one day last week.
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G. V. Doran
the Telegraph
James Tighe
Four Cent Gasoline Tax Enacted in South Dakota
A four cent gasoline tax bill becomes law in South Dakota with effect starting July 1. Four cents per gallon will be charged, with three cents allocated to the state highway system and one cent to support the state’s general funds.
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South Dakota
Second divorce asked by former Sidney woman
Mrs Sibyl Rood Bentley Campbell, once of Sidney, seeks separation from Charles W Campbell less than a year after their marriage. She asks temporary and permanent alimony and restoration of her former name Sybil Rood Bentley. Friends had long heard of trouble in the Campbell home. Campbell married in June 1926 after a prior divorce from Charleton Bentley seven years earlier.
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Sibyl Rood Bentley-Campbell
Denver
Sidney Beauty
Campbell
Denver Post
Corydon Rood
Loveland
Charles W. Campbell
Sterling
Sybil Rood Bentley
Charleton Bentley
County sets stage for Nebraska winter wheat contest
The county farm bureau accepts rules and entry blanks for a new Nebraska winter wheat growing contest. Open to anyone over 18 farming in Nebraska with plots of at least 10 non irrigated acres. Yields judged by weight at threshing with 65 percent on yield per acre, 25 percent profit, 10 percent quality.
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Nebraska
County Farm Bureau
Agricultural College
Lincoln
Omaha
The
Maley Families Return From California Visit
Mr and Mrs S A Maley and Mr and Mrs Ray Maley returned home Friday after a winter trip by automobile through Deming and Albuquerque. They lived in Long Beach during their stay and plan side trips in the garden spot of the west. They met many Nebraska acquaintances and found the visit exceedingly pleasant.
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A. Maley
Ray Maley
California
Deming
Albuquerque
Long Beach
Maley
Nebraska
Mailplane forced to land by Saturday storm on Cheyenne to Omaha route
Government mail pilot James Murray faced heavy snow and blinding conditions along the Cheyenne to Omaha route. He forced landed at a local field near here due to reduced visibility, recovered mail sacks, then continued to Omaha after a brief stop and a statewide storm advisory. The westbound plane near Pine Bluffs had not yet reached Cheyenne but later reached Wyoming base. Murray chose to press on, believing air delivery quicker than rail, and arrived in Omaha in the early afternoon.
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Nebraska
Cheyenne
Omaha
James Murray
Murray
Pine Bluffs
Wyo
Cheyenne Field
Wyoming
Shalf
North Platte
Well Known Wendte Family Leaves Cheyenne for Osceola
One of the winter region’s most successful sales featured J H Wendte selling livestock farming gear and household goods at his farm south east of here. Auctioneer Col C P Millett led bidding. Wendte will move to Osceola Nebraska to manage the Farmers Union exchange, departing with his family.
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J. H. Wendte
Col. C. P. Millett
Wendte
Farmers’ Union Exchange
Osceola
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Farmers’ Union
Sidney
Widows Pension Bill Dies Unsigned by President
A Civil War widows pension bill raising monthly pensions from 30 to 40 dollars died unsigned by President Coolidge. The bill lapsed after ten days without his signature, causing automatic veto as Congress adjourned.
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Washington
Coolidge
Great Western Buys Morrill Fair Stock
The Great Western Sugar Company purchased for cash six hundred dollars worth of Morrill County Fair association stock. This purchase adds to the extra cash premiums the company will offer this year.
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Great Western
Morrill Fair
The
Great Western Sugar Company
Morrill County Fair Association
Bootleg Leader Fined in County Court in Cheyenne
Mexican bootleg kingpin identified as Max Esparaso faced Judge Kahl after police in Cheyenne County disrupted illicit liquor flows into western Nebraska. He pleaded guilty to possession transportation and sale, receiving 60 days jail and fines totaling 200. A still and mash were found near Kimball. Authorities say several Mexican bootleggers work for him.
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Max Esparaso
Cheyenne
Kimball
Nebraska
Esparaso
Union Pacific
Kahl
Kimball County
Cheyenne County
Pleasing Saint Patrick's Day Entertainment at Local Academy
Saint Patrick's Day celebrations at the Academy featured a varied program by students. The St. Patrick's orchestra opened with Garden of Roses, then class songs recitations and a male quartet performed Mother Macree. Seventh graders presented Ireland's Sons, followed by eighth graders in Shamrock Hunt in two acts with a ten‑member cast. A duet by M Portery and A Beyer bridged acts as attendees praised the show.
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St. Patrick’s Orchestra
M. Portery
A. Beyer
Two Julesburg teachers hurt when auto hits pig
Misses Betty and Agnes Powers, teachers in Julesburg Colorado, were badly bruised and shaken up Sunday evening after their Ford coupe overturned on the highway near Pine Bluffs. They were returning from Minatare after visiting a sister ill, were pinned beneath the car, rescued, and brought to Kimball hospital for treatment.
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Betty
Agnes Powers
Julesburg
Colorado
Pine Bluffs
Minatare
Kimball Hospital
Kimbell
Sidney to Host National Editorial Association Editors
Plans move ahead for entertaining editors in Sidney in June. The organizing committee led by Guy V. Doran aims to unite local businesses and citizens to welcome the large June 23 delegation. County towns will participate, with an inspection tour of local agriculture to showcase the area to metropolitan newspapers.
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Sidney
Guy V. Doran
Eastern Star Chapter Instituted at Potter
Last Tuesday evening a new Eastern Star chapter was instituted at Potter with a solid charter roster. Mrs. Harry Mantor of Sidney led ceremonies, aided by district members including Mrs. A J Jorgenson Mrs W K Hodgkin Mrs Ed Ahrens Mrs M E Pettibone Mrs Joe Simodynes and Mrs L V Greenwood of Sidney and Mrs Frank Wolf of Lodge Pole. New officers named were Olga Babcock associate matron Rev George Bing worthy patron Ber nice Crowell secretary Jeannetta Sloan treasurer Mae Craig conduc tress Viola Miller associate conduc tress Edna Bing chaplain Heliene Hadley marshal Alice Hagemebster organist Au gusta Smith Ruth Marjorie Cunningham Esther Maud Reetz Martha Bessie Bartlett Elida Florence Rogerst sentinel Ray Bartlett. About thirty members from Sidney and Lodge Pole attended.
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Eastern Star
Potter
Harry Mantor
Sidney
A. J. Jorgenson
W. K. Hodgkin
Ed Ahrens
M. E. Pettibone
Joe Simodynes
L. V. Greenwood
Frank Wolf
Lodge Pole
Olga Babcock
George Bing
Bernice Crowell
Jeannetta Sloan
Mae Craig
Viola Miller
Edna Bing
Heliene Hadley
Alice Hagemebster
Lucille Johnson
Adah
Augusta Smith
Ruth
Marjorie Cunningham
Esther
Maud Reetz
Martha
Bessie Bartlett
Elida
Florence Rogerst
Ray Bartlett
Sentinel
The
Potter Review
Sidney and Lodge Pole
Potter Editor Leaves for Denver Benefit Health
Editor H. Stevens departed for Fitzsimmons General Hospital in Denver for several weeks as a guest of the Veterans Bureau to aid his health and disability claim. Chas. Stevens of Cheyenne, Wyoming, will oversee Review duties in his absence.
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H. Stevens
Denver
Fitzsimmons General Hospital
U. S. Veterans Bureau
Chas
Stevens
Cheyenne
Wyo
Potter Review
Kenneth Kepler Leaves UW for Sidney Motor Sales Post
Kenneth Kepler leaves the University of Wyoming after the final quarter to accept a position with Sidney Motor Sales. He resigns his studies to begin work at the automobile firm, marking a career change from student to employee.
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Kenneth Kepler
University of Wyoming
Sidney Motor Sales Company
Spring displays in Sidney shops attract attention
Springtime arrives in Sidney with promising crop prospects and rising commerce. Local merchants showcase up to date spring stocks and eye catching window displays ranging from conservative to bold styles, as decorators compete to draw public interest without a formal window week.
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Sidney
Camp Fire Girls Exhibit At Greenlees Department Store
An interesting display of needlework painting and other art by Mann Tana Camp Fire Girls of Sidney is on exhibition at Greenlees department store. The exhibit draws favorable comment from connoisseurs as works show unusual talent in various crafts. A display card bearing the organization name and unique decorations accompanies the show. the card was painted by Miss Helen Doran.
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Mann-Tana Camp Fire Girls
Sidney
Greenlees
Helen Doran
Style Show at Greenlees Draws Large Crowd
Greenlees' department store hosted its annual spring opening and style revue Monday night at eight o'clock. Unique decorations and live models in gay costumes created a pleasurable event that attracted a large audience, with the store described as delivering its best show yet.
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Greenlees
Hving
Bands Enter Gothenburg Contest Across Region
More than fifteen bands from western Nebraska, northeastern Colorado and northwestern Kansas have entered the Gothenburg contest to be held April 22. Schools will be split into two groups, with Group A eligible for the Sousa Loving Cup. Defending champ McCook, Nebraska, seeks to defend the trophy as entrants list includes Norton Kansas Sterling Peetz Sidney Colorado Gering Lexington Cozad Kimball McCook North Platte and Gothenburg Nebraska.
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Nebraska
Colorado
Kansas
Gothenburg
McCook
Nebr
Norton
Kans
Sterling
Peetsz
Sidney
Colo
Gering
Lexington
Cozad
Kimball
North Platte
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Jimmie Murray
Kimball CO
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