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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1933
Page
2
Gladys Pavlat writes a regional column criticizing Harper's exposure of convict labor abuses and the chain gang system. The piece discusses the misdeeds in the South, Iowa farmer unrest, moratorium laws, and debates about prohibition and the free press, urging calm, patience, and accuracy in reporting.
In a Baltimore Evening Sun note on the D A R continental congress Mrs George Thacher Guernsey argues for less beer and more bread. The piece counters that beer actually reduces riotousness by promoting sitting still, careful drinking, and placidity, noting rioting is unlikely among beer drinkers.
The Detroit News argues the decline in thrift from bank failures erodes hope and savings, urging a federal deposit insurance fund to restore trust. It notes 13,000 banks closed and deposits halved, with millions losing a safety net and future planning. The piece predicts congressional action and state adoption.
The forthcoming charter based plan will let banks offer absolute security to depositors, especially those who rely on every dollar for food clothing shelter and medicine. It aims to curb thriftlessness and the notion that saving is useless, amid a loss of thirty billion dollars that cannot be restored. The measure seeks to stabilize the economy and promote future planning for life events and needs.
A Omaha Bee News column notes that over 15 years Americans killed in automobile crashes exceed total fatalities from all past wars, with 29,600 killed and 904,800 injured last year. It argues the car is not more dangerous than weapons, but recklessness makes driving deadly and urges a national halt to carelessness.
Emily Seda spent the weekend at Willis Far and the Shaw family hosted visitors. Several residents, including the Crowells and Reetzs, were seen socializing and purchasing baby chicks. The Busy Bee club met with Mrs. Albert Neilson, with a brief lunch. Local travelers and relatives connected at multiple homesteads around Sidney and nearby homes.
Newport were dinner guests at Billy Smith's Sunday. Mrs. Charles Dedic, Emil and Lillian spent Sunday at Ernest Peter son's, Mr. and Mrs. William Ayres of Wheatland, Wyo., spent Monday night at Pete Nelson's. Mrs. Ray Fisher visited Mrs. George Reetz Tuesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Dunlavy and Irene spent Sunday evening at the J. E. Morrow home. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dedic and Lillian spent Monday evening at Rudolph Dedic's. Harold Tennant was a Sunday guest at Charles Fisher's. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kubis and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Musil and children called at Vincent Tecl's Sunday.
Social and school notes from East Center highlight dinners hosted for D E McDonald and Patsy, a death of Rev Largent, and a Gurley track and academic meet with pupils placing in multiple events. Local engagements include dances, altar society, senior class play, and extensive family visiting across Potter Sidney and Wellner areas.
Mrs Richard Welton notes a social gathering at the Borchers home Sunday evening. Fern Happel spent the weekend with Bernice Beyer.
Mrs. H J Elsen reports Dorothy and Pete will called at John Eberl home Saturday. Several neighbors including Mr and Mrs H E Witters, the Deavers, Cortneys and Martins visited, with multiple calls and dinners noted. Herman Stueve aided Elsen with a colt and various family guests were listed from Dalton and Beatrice.
Mrs John George and Elmer George of Crook visited the John George household. Pete Lenzen did business in Sterling last Friday. John Fastenow stopped by Fred Wittig's Friday afternoon. Harvey and Bill George attended a Crook dance Saturday night. John and Ruth Witters visited the Fraass home Saturday. The George family and Harvey joined a Sunday dinner with the Bockstadters. the George daughters also enjoyed a Sunday meal with the Bockstadter family.
Sidney social notes list dinners visits and social calls among the Kurz and Schulenberg families. Names mentioned include Cecelia Kurz, Helen and Gladys Chambers, Otto Kurz, Frank Kurz, N E Witters, John Kurz, James Mohart, Fred Kretz, Leonard Schulenberg, Joe Eichoff, Vera Anderson, Caroline Livoni, Mr and Mrs C S Anderson, George Hockerson, Augusta Lorine and Margery Kretz, and others with interactions around Sunday through Saturday activities.
Mrs. Paul Vick called on Helen Englert Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Munshaw were noted in the accompanying a.m. social mention.
The column records visits and gatherings around Sidney with numerous families named. Many calls on friends and relatives occur at homes and in Sidney, including birthdays and Sunday gatherings. The piece ends by noting the annual school picnic set for May 12 with lunch at noon and afternoon games.
Omaha Bee News advertises 70 days for $1.00 with mail subscription on rural routes and a limited offer. It promotes a free battery tube rejuvenation test on Saturday May 6 by Hepner Radio Co, urging readers to send in orders today.
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