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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1934
Page
8
CWA workers in Cheyenne county will receive two extra days of employment at the end of the month. County director Leo Bisshof says the CWA program ends Saturday night March 31, but relief laborers will be kept employed through to Saturday night.
State Budget Commissioner Smith reports February expenses totaling 1 440 534, down from January's 1 878 903. Road construction and maintenance costs fell to 712 285 in February from 1 270 000 in January. February state salaries were 344 502 versus 346 974 in January.
An all western Nebraska basketball squad featuring Witters and Carlson from Sidney along with Bayard, Gordon and North Platte players was named by Alliance sports official Harry Ukelele. Eight named, sixteen given honorable mention, list includes Bunce Bayard others.
The Union Pacific speed train will halt in Sidney for one minute between 8 47 and 8 48 on Saturday morning April 7. The stop is only for inspection prep and the train will not open here. County schedule lists Potter 8 27 Herdon 3 33 Bronson 8 38 Margate 8 42 Cohen 8 58 Sund 9 03 Lodge Pole 9 09. Sidney is the sole county stop.
Assistant Agriculture Director McGuffin said beer tax revenue rose in February to 10 732 from 10 109 in January the first monthly gain since legalization in Nebraska last August Gas tax receipts fell in February yet remained above year ago levels at 575 322 versus 467 429 a year earlier and 693 773 in January this year.
The board of commissioners has appropriated $2,000 for the fair this year. If necessary, Sidney merchants are expected to augment this fund to create a program that will stamp the Cheyenne county fair as one of the best in western Nebraska.
The county wheat allotment committee is urging Washington for payment of the balance of wheat checks. All contracts have been approved and are with the comptroller for payment. This should ease worries about timely pay.
The institute for relief workers will bring every county relief direct or case worker to Lincoln for instructional meetings March 24 to 29 under the supervision of Miss Margaret B Anderson, field supervisor for the federal emergency relief administration in Nebraska. Mrs. Clayton Parks, field worker in Cheyenne county, leaves this morning to attend.
Cheyenne County Lumber Co offers chicken supplies for sale and buys used repeating shotguns. Wall paper assortment at low prices also listed by the same company.
The survey shows a 20 percent rise in edible beans surpassing other crops in growth while tame hay acreage falls 4 percent. Last year saw big increases from cutting small grains for hay. Flax and grain sorghum stay near last year, with planting intentions for corn and various grains mostly up or steady. Overall, potato and bean planting rises, while land values edge upward amid cautious optimism.
County officials weigh re election bids amid incumbency edge while several rivals circle the county clerk post. Henry Pavlat is expected to file though undecided, with three challengers rumored and more likely as speculation grows.
The text outlines upcoming county elections with multiple offices at stake and varying defeat and victory expectations. It lists candidates or possible candidates for sheriff treasurer clerk of district court superintendent assessor attorney surveyor and commissioners, noting rumors of opposition and filing timelines. It shifts to a separate dramatic plot where Claudia and others face martyrdom, trials, conversions, and a final imperial judgment with Claudia martyred and Afra dying by action.
Academy seniors present a Sunday performance featuring dramatic scenes. A plot unfolds with Christians captured, Leah plots Claudia’s death, a rose’s miracle intervenes, and act three centers on preparations for Vesta’s feast as Rubia the vestal virgin questions Rome’s gods.
The Woman's Club style show Tuesday featured readings by Alice Reisdorff Jane Dimery Fern Pequette Mrs Carl Hutchison and Mrs Hugh Slawson with music by Virginia Barlow Carolyn Kennedy and Dorothy Wagner. Virginia Johnson Helen Jane Johnson and Leona Gemeinhardt spoke on makeup while Katherine Shaffer and Mildred Rauner modeled. Roll call noted fads and fancies.
A Monday fashion program by M. E. Ladies featured Gordon Tobin Malvin Filbin and Elmer Ladine. The event blended dress styles with a musical touch including a vocal duet.
A community stage revue includes Freda Hammer and Mrs Lynch with vocal solos, Mrs G H Doran, Virginia Johnson and Thelma Ladegard with dancing, Ruth Jane Gates on piano, Rev F Charling Mills and Vern Livingston with readings, Rowena Mayer singing Easter Parade. About 200 attendees enjoy refreshments at the close.
Ford dealer Joe A. Gibson reports strong interest in the new V8 Ford trucks praising comfort safety and convenience features. The cab is insulated and ventilated with safety glass, mattress top seats and deep springs. The 80 plus horsepower engine offers improved carburetion cylinder heads and bronzed bushings for better economy and maintenance.
A dense social column lists visits and gatherings across the Nelson, Madden, Bertramson, and Larson families and their friends. Events include dinners, birthday wishes for Mrs. Madden, and multiple calls in Kimball and Sterling. A new Hart-Parr tractor delivery to C P Herboldsheimer is noted along with club meeting plans and charity ball ads.
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