Heaviest Storms In Years Flood Panhandle Region
Western Nebraska panhandle endures record rainfall from April 20 to May 4 with over five inches. Cheyenne county gains moisture to endure upcoming summer heat, delaying field work and threatening spring crops. A. E. Anderson notes statewide similarity in conditions and forecasts large spring plantings with higher prices despite ongoing rain delays.
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Nebraska
Cheyenne County
A. E. Anderson
Sidney
Panhandle
Anderson
Selection of Cheyenne county forestation youths delayed
Cheyenne county plans to select 20 youths for reforestation work were postponed to today due to one missing committee member. Chairman Barlow said 65 applications would be reviewed Friday focusing on actual financial need. Nebraska officials urged Roosevelt to keep the state’s forestation quota, provided flood control and soil erosion projects exist. Henry Namath, 26, of Sunol, has been missing, with relatives fearing self harm. his car and a new pair of overalls were found, and sheriff’s inquiry is ongoing.
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Cheyenne County
Barlow
Burke
Nebraska
Prairie States
Roosevelt
Henry Namath
South Sunol
Namath
Henry
Sterling
W.W. Schulz
Schulz
William
Two Headed Calf Born At Reker Farm
A dead two headed calf was born on the Fred Reker farm south of Sidney. Veterinarian Dr C W Zike, with over 20 years in practice, described the creature as exceptionally unusual with two heads and two sets of mouths and eyes.
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Nature
Sidney
Fred Reker
Town
C. W. Zike
Phone Directories To Be Distributed Soon
The 1933 telephone directory is being printed by Telegraph Publishing and will be ready for distribution soon. The book is four pages smaller than last year and only one directory will be issued this year. Users are advised to take care of the books as delays have postponed May 1 distribution.
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Telegraph Publishing Company
Thieves Loot Cafe Of Radio And Valuables
Thieves broke into Coyle's cafe on Tenth avenue between midnight Wednesday and daylight Thursday morning and stole a radio money and other valuables. No arrests had been made as authorities work on the case.
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Coyle
Tenth Avenue
Wheat Pushes Higher As Inflation Move Passes
Wheat futures jumped amid inflation measures approved by the House. Wheat gained up to 2 cents, reaching about 7.758 cents per bushel for December delivery, with broader gains across corn oats and rye. Traders anticipated immediate enactment, triggering early buying amid strength in securities, cotton, and sterling.
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House
Jilly
Liverpool
Quarterly Reports of County Offices Are Approved
County commissioners approved quarterly reports of county offices and considered claims. One claim for a road dragging item by Ed Meyer for 3.30 was disallowed. A contract for workmen's compensation and employers liability was awarded to J. W. Johnson. An erroneous charge led to 943.50 being transferred from the mothers pension fund to the general fund. The northwest quarter of section 1 township 15 range 52 contains 126 acres, and the clerk will correct records. Hanson Audit Company completed the regular audit of county offices and it will be published shortly.
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Board of Commissioners
Ed Meyer
J. W. Johnson
Mother’s
General Fund
Township 15
Range 52
Th Hanson Audit Company
Limited Fishing To Be Allowed At Crescent
The Crescent lake bird preserve near Oshkosh will open in part this summer for fishing and camping. About 600 acres along the lakes are designated as recreation grounds with boating allowed. Game Warden O Connell notes Island lake fishing is particularly good. The remaining 30,000 acres stay as a bird breeding ground.
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Crescent Lake
Oshkosh
Bureau of Biological Survey
O’connell
Island Lake
Bentley Improves After Oil Plant Blast Burns
Charlton Bentley 33 remains seriously burned from last Saturday’s oil plant explosion that killed Orrin Mathews 29. Attendants report two restful nights and easing pain, with skin growth attempts underway, though possible permanent marks on hands and risk of inhaled fumes noted by doctors.
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Charlton Bentley
Orrin Mathews
Bentley
S Bentley
Sidney
Antelope Increase Noted In Panhandle Regions
Reports from Lodge Pole to Sedgwick describe increasing antelope herds roaming western Nebraska plains. Flocks of 50 to 100 are seen near roads, with children reportedly playing in streets. Legislation to indemnify farmers and protect winter feed has stalled, while talk of a short open season grows as poaching remains a small loss. The southern panhandle counties show the strongest populations and farmers mostly favor protection until herds multiply further.
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Nebraska
Lodge Pole
Sedgwick
Panhandle
Annual Bazaar Draws Large Catholic Church Crowd
The Altar society of the Catholic church served over 400 plates at the annual May bazaar and dinner, with candy booths grossing more than last fall's event and the dance bringing nearly a hundred dollars. Weather kept many from east of town, though large crowds still attended in the afternoon and dinner began at five.
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Altar Society of the
Catholic Church
Prominent Farmer Judged Insane After Abuse Testimony
Bronson area pioneer farmer Bismarck Runge was ordered committed to the state hospital for the insane yesterday after a county sanity board hearing. Family and neighbors testified Runge posed a danger if freed, citing violent outbursts and threats. Runge admitted temper and noted illness. his son George testified to a hammer threat during an argument over a letter to a loan company.
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Bismarck Runge
Bronson
State Hospital For Insane
County Sanity Board
Runge
R. E. Roche
Schulz
George
Wheat Belt Loop to open 1933 campaign next Sunday
The Wheat Belt League will launch its 1933 slate next Sunday with all ten teams in action Weather permitting Each team plays 18 games and the top four qualify for the championship playoff Potter Sidneys Beals and Bedrcats figure as strong contenders Newcomers Lorenzo and Kim ball enter the schedule Peetz hosts Lodge Pole matchups generate fan interest.
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Wheat Belt League
Lorenzo
Kimball
Potter
Sidney
Se Beals
Lodge Pole
Hog Market Outlook Sees Slow Hog Price Rise Ahead
Local buyers and shippers contend immediate gains in hog quotations are unlikely though a slight rise may occur in the next two months. They note prices did not fall as fast as other sectors and predict heavy pork marketing through the 1933-34 winter, with ten cent hogs possible but not a sharp jump.
Beer Dispatch Sparks Nebraska Iowa Criticism
An Associated Press dispatch from Sidney claiming Colorado beer laws hurt surrounding Nebraskan towns drew blowback from Nebraska and Iowa ministers. Rev. Mills disputed the report, saying Sidney saw no revenue loss after opening week. AP conducted a quick Sidney business check but did not retract.
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Sidney
Nebraska
Colorado
Iowa
Waterloo
F. Charling Mills
Rev. Mills
Dispatch
Fort Point High School to Grant 42 Diplomas in 1933 Class
The Fort Point High School class of 1933 will graduate 42 seniors. Commencement is set for May 17 and baccalaureate on May 14 in the senior high auditorium. Valedictorian Bernice Narjes and salutatorian Joan Bicknell lead the class, with A. Olson delivering diplomas and I. E. Stutsman giving the commencement address. The program features orchestra numbers, a violin solo, and several religious and musical elements.
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Bernice Narjes
Gus Narjes
Narses
Joan Bicknell
J. H. Bickret
A. Olson
Board of Education
I. E. Stutsman
Ab Greeley, Colo
James B. Roe
J. W. Cochran
Singing of America
Roe
Paul P. Cheff
W. T. Kahse
F. Charling
Music Students Compete At Kearney State Contest
Six civic groups fund transport for over 40 Sidney high school students to the annual state music contest in Kearney. More than 2,000 musicians will participate as Sidney aims for honors led by J. W. Cochran. Students pay their own travel. Hotel housing will be strained as 14 schools enter class A, 34 B, 42 C, 13 D. top scoring schools receive silver cups and certificates.
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Kearney
J. W. Cochran
Sidney
Cochran
County Salaries To Be Whittled 15 Per Cent
Nebraska senate agrees to a flat 15 percent cut in county officers salaries with no reduction below 1000 dollars. Measures also repeal the full train crew law and advance other finance related bills as final passage nears.
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Nebraska
Senate
Douglas County
House
Calan
Odell
Steward
Clay Center
Huntsman Four 4-H Clubs Organized by County Agent Willey
Four 4-H projects start in Huntsman as clubs form under County Agent Willey. Jack Sparks leads two clubs a rope club and a gas engine club for older boys. Walter Miller heads a mixed fir il club. C. C. cooking club targets younger girls. An older girls canning club is planned. Willey aims to complete all local clubs by June 1.
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Huntsman
Jack Sparks
Walter Miller
Fir Il Club
Huntsman Hustlers
C. C
Willey
May Day Program By Woman Club Staged
A Tuesday afternoon May Day program by the Woman’s Club featured the annual May breakfast, dispensed this spring. Officers and Olive Bush organized the event with group singing led by Mrs. J. W. Johnson at the piano. Jean McIntosh and Edith Ward performed I Love You Truly and Gypsy Love Song as the musical highlights.
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Womans Club
Olive Bush
J. W. Johnson
Jean McIntosh
Edith Ward
Music Week Concert Held At High School Tuesday
Junior and senior high school musicians presented a public concert marking music week at the high school on Tuesday night. Entrants in the state high school music contest at Kearney this weekend were included among the performers. Sidney previously supported daily music week programs and plans to revive similar observances starting next spring.
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Kearney
Sidney
Sidney doctor elected secretary of Nebraska Knights of Columbus
Dr L A Donahoe of Sidney was elected secretary of the Nebraska Knights of Columbus at Lincoln convention. The position is the second highest in the order and brings distinct honor to Sidney. Donahoe also chairs the per diem committee while Rev Anton Link heads the laymen retreat.
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L. A. Donahoe
Sidney
Knights of Columbus
Lincoln
Donahoe
Anton Link
Bergstrom Elected Masonic Lodge Head
Masons elected Carl Bergstrom master Tuesday night succeeding A. D. Greenlee. D. M. Boyd chosen senior warden and Clarence Hanson junior warden. Marius Christensen returned as treasurer and Leslie Neubauer retains the secretaryship, a role he has filled in Frank Welch lodge for nearly 40 years.
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Masons
Carl Bergstrom
A. D. Greenlee
D. M. Boyd
Clarence Hanson
Marius Christensen
Leslie Neubauer
Frank Welch Lodge
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Omaha
Reker Farm
Chicago
Crescent
Ls Bentley
State Hospital
Beer Dispatch
Léc
Berneice Narjes
Greeley
Woman Club
Bergstrom
Masonic Lodge
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