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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1933
Page
6
A Waterloo Iowa minister denounces allegations that wet interests subsidized a story. He calls the charges false and unfounded and says he seeks definite information for a potential role in a dry crusade. The dispatch drew attention after appearing in the Waterloo Courier.
Local hog buyers do not expect an immediate price rise, with some predicting a five to six cent market level as current buyers monitor factors impacting the pork industry. Inflationary price-boosting by the administration could push the market toward ten cents.
Logan county lads face a varied field with Ledge Pole Dixon Kimball Longhorns and Bunker Hill among contenders. Dalton and Bunkr Hill, Lorenzo Chappell and Deuel County squads bring strong lineups as Cheyenne County rivals loom. Old timers return for Lorenzo while Kimball aims for top four as 1933 season begins.
A well known Sidney farmer, Range Runge, was deemed insane after a Wednesday hearing. Family testimony alleged years of abuse toward Mrs Runge and children, with Runge admitting acts and threats including arming a plan to blow up the home with gasoline. He was remanded back to county jail after neighbors opposed his stay with a sister.
The Christian church ladies will hold a bake sale at the Piggly Wiggly store next Saturday May 6. Committee. 67-68
A May Day program hosted by the Women’s Club included a book review of Peking Picnic by Ann Bridge. Mrs. Johnson gave the reading, detailing the book’s focus on English and American life in China and the legation’s psychology and significance.
County farmers report over five inches of moisture since April 20 and seek a dry spell of a week to ten days to finish planting. Field work stalled midweek as weather worsened. roads damaged, detours common, with east and north routes badly cut up while the west remains fair to an oily stretch in Kimbal county. Side roads boggy. many farmers delay trips to town awaiting drier conditions. Some predict an unusually wet spell, including a forecast of 21 days of rain this month.
Wheat markets showed a steady price increase as inflation news from Washington spurred buying, with eastern buyers driving up bids near the top. Domestic winter and spring wheat prospects remained unfavorable, while corn strengthened on talks of alcohol gas legislation boosting grain use. futures closed with modest gains across months and contracts.
Examination shows slightly scorched nose and throat but lungs clear. Bentley’s presence at the plant during the blast was fateful as Mathews had leased the renewing plant from him. Bentley’s improvement has prompted doctors to declare recovery practically certain. Public subscriptions aid Mathews’ widow, left destitute with three young children, as his heroic hospital suffering is recounted.
The baccalaureate and the commencement ceremonies will be held at 8 p m and open to the public. Rev J H Bicknell delivers the benediction as Mills and congregation participate. The class roll lists George Averman Oakley Atkins Neal Atkins Joan Bicknell Julia Maryetta Bicknell iMerna Virginia Brown Olive Connelly and others.
A list of numerous individuals including Geraldine Edwards Alliston Ericson Farrell Frankeberger Wayne Gain Ruth Gates Green Hart Hammond Hansen Claude Hansen Happel Hinrichs Irwin Juedes Jurgens Jurgens Ladine Mahr Rose Martin Masse Meyer Mick Mowrer Neilsen Pavlat Reel Rexroth Schiller Sharman Seimers Simms Taylor Walden appears as a community roster. The item reads like a public notices segment or obituary index common in mid century newspapers.
Governor Bryan indicated Nebraska could receive Roosevelt forestation program workers to plant trees around state lakes and work on soil erosion projects if projects start immediately. He said Nebraska would not repay the government and emphasized no profit motive for the state.
Concern grows over Henry Namath's whereabouts two years after two men died by suicide in a barn loft. Relatives suspect Namath fled, given his morose mood following his brother and mother's deaths and a dwindling family fortune revealed in probate. Henry had cash when he vanished, with the Namath fortune now nearly exhausted.
Kenneth Finney and Esther Ravert spent the weekend with home folks. Claude Carlson and wife welcomed an eight pound girl born May 1. Mrs Edna McFarland and son Carl visit Charles Brown and Nelson Finney. M C C club met at Charles Jones home with a noon dinner. Next gathering May 18 at the Vick home. Nelson Finney and family visited George Griswold in Sidney. Visits to Lucile Peterson at Dalton hospital Sunday evening. Esther Ravert and Gillespie siblings honored at the Dalton junior senior banquet. The group traveled to Sidney to visit Mrs McFarland’s brother Harry Draper Fuller ranch west of Sidney. Lutheran Ladies Aid met with Mrs John Schuler. Several members visited the Ravert home to see Claude Carlson and baby. Edna McFarland and family visited H A Draper and others Monday.
Lola Windsheimer assists Mrs W L Ravert with house chores this week providing help with cleaning cooking and errands and ensuring household duties are managed efficiently.
Mrs Arley Booth starts at the post office replacing Ardith Bartlett after 13 years of service. The Community Booster club meets at Wells cafe Wednesday with new members joining. Potter grade school took 2nd in the Cheyenne county track meet at Sidney, scoring 64 percent. Sidney won with 68 percent. Several local social events including showers for Mrs Don McMullen and visits among residents are noted along with church and lodge activities. The Bearcats face Sidney next Sunday in the season’s first league game and there was a 16 inch rainfall shower this past weekend.
Maple Grove community roundup lists numerous social visits among residents including Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Green and families, Ed Miles and family, Harold Spiker, R. W. Johnson, Frank Workman, Lyle Schaeffer, and Rosecrans. Activities include dinners, calls, school visits, sneak-day trip to Scotts Bluff, and a Farmers Union meeting at Liberty school with 22 members.
Busy planting plans as farmers anticipate corn next week. Local visits include Emil Englert family Leona Lindley and Stuart Sterling. Lodge Pole attendees Henry Lindley and Edward Walter join the high school class play. Sunol Womans Club hosts a banquet for seniors basketball team and faculty. Various patients and residents visit Sidney and Taylor hospital trips noted along with local errands and farm works. Telegraph want ads round out the page.
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