Longtime Crook Colorado resident dies at daughter’s home
Benjamin Smith Barber, 71, died last Sunday at his daughter’s home near Crook Colorado. A resident since 1906, he married in 1884 and had eight children, three of whom preceded him in death. Surviving are five children and one sister. Barber spent early years in Cedar Rapids Iowa and lived in McCook and Iola before moving to Crook.
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Benjamin Smith Barber
Crook
Colo
Ruth E. French
Sidney
Pauline Mulcay
Millbourne
Well Known Local Appointed to Game Commission
A prominent local figure is named to the state game commission as a decess appointment. The legislatures must confirm the choice, and no more than three of the five commissioners may belong to the same party. The appointee and his predecessor are Democrats, and the governor notes Southeast Nebraska has not previously had representation on the panel.
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Mice
Nebraska
Prosperity sheets in Sidney spread through town
Prosperity sheets are circulating in Sidney with over sixty already out this week. Dr Mantor did not expect fifty on Monday and says the plan works better than anticipated. Business houses have received sheets and are urged to spend the money within 48 hours to keep it circulating, paying bills and salaries. Similar plans exist elsewhere, but this is believed to be the first successful simple approach.
Spectacular Attendance Drives Sidney Music Week Programs
The article notes robust turnout during Music Week and highlights the Wednesday concert featuring both public high school students and St Patrick's academy. It details a long program with band numbers, solos, duets, and orchestra pieces, praising improved technique and urging tonight's record attendance to complete a successful run.
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Page
St Patrick's Academy
Sidney
Bennett
Alford
BC Grabill
Eatie Baker
McKinley
Green
Geraldine Sattler
Klein
Arditi
Kenneth Lyrch
Jewell
Strauss
Prgram
Shalimer
Koehler
Bill Miles
Bill Myles
Robin
Miles
Deep Blue Sea
Clark
Ben Johnson
Robert Harper
Seans
Twilight
Eleazor Rose
Thais
Massinet
J W Coenran
Trees
Rasbach
Koontz
Frances Doran
Darce
Jean Liebendorfer
Arenshy
Valtze
Efaint Saers
Mrs Herry
F Heator
Herbert
Seitz
Marjorie Pettett
Nola
Sidney Womans Club Breakfast at Year End
Sidney Womans Club hosts a breakfast marking the close of the year with president leading. Guests include Mrs J W Rogers and Mrs John Fraars of Lodge Pole, plus several prospective members from Sidney and nearby areas.
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Sidney Womans Club
J. W Rogers
John Fraars
Lodge Pole
Sidney and Vicinity
Jenkins Moore bout eyed for Legion boxing card
Negotiations continue to match Ham Jenkins and Chuck Moore in the main event of the American Legion boxing card this month. Moore is near finalizing terms, Jenkins is harder to secure but may sign before week’s end. Details of the card to be announced next Tuesday.
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Ham Jenkins
Denver Negro
Chuck Moore
Cheyenne Battler
American Legion
Moore
Jenkins
Legion
Moore-Jenkins
Gorilla Jones
Wheat Belt League Opens Sunday With Four Contests
The Wheat Belt League begins its 1932 diamond schedule Sunday with eight teams. Curtain raiser games feature Sidney at Lodge Pole, Pertz at Dalton, Chappel at Potter, and Gurney at Bunker Hill. Shiney lists its strongest lineup in years as old timers return boosting offense defense and pitching. Sol Willis will handle catching with Art Closman near the top of the order, while the Sidney infield includes Thomas, Clingerpeel, Bushone, and Chaney. Hornby or Closman will pitch with the other in the outfield.
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Sidney
Lodge Pole
Pertz
Dalton
Chappell
Potter
Gurney
Bunker Hill
Shiney
Sol Willis
Willis
Art Closman
Thomas
Clingerpeel
Bushone
Chaney
Hornby
Closman
Warning Against Peddling Low Grade Seed In Nebraska
Experts urge Nebraska farmers to beware worthless seed and seed pests introduced via out of state seed. State inspectors monitor seed quality, but all violations cannot be uncovered. Ratify the state seed laboratory and cooperate to enforce Nebraska’s seed law protecting farmers.
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Nebraska
Promotion of Two Omaha Men to Assistants to VP
W M Jeffers, vice president of the UP system, announced last week that George H Warfel will supervise safety matters across the system and Dr W M Barr will lead laboratories supervising chemical analyses, water supply and inspection of materials He will also perform other duties as assigned Barr joined UP in 1916 as consultinge chemist and holds degrees B S from Town A from Town college and Ph D from the University of Pennsylvania Warfel began UP service August 1 1901 in maintenance of way rising to general road master and was placed in charge of safety for the UP unit on January 1 1927 with the title assistant to the general manager
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Omaha
W M. Jeffers
George H Warfel
W. M Barr
Barr
U. P
University of Town
Town College
University of Pennsylvania
Warfel
Alliance Bank to Open After New Officers Elected
The Nebraska National Bank group plans to open in Alliance to replace the defunct First National bank. Officers and directors were named, with W. A. Rose as president and E. M. Eldred as vice president. Capital stock and surplus totaling 110000 has been subscribed, and opening is hoped for mid May after charter and deposits transfer.
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Alliance Bank
Nebraska National Bank
Alliance
First National Bank
W. A. Roce
First National Bank of
Florence
Colo
Colorado
E. M. Elcred
Rarsher
South of Alliance
Harlan Wells
Carl Hee
W. A. Rose
BE. M. Eldred
Jake Herman
Herman Krause
Charles Thompson
W. A Rose
University of Colorado
Kansas
Tnatcher
Odd Fellow
Christian Church
Trose
Alliance Times Herald
Testing of Range Cattle Deferred for Now
An early year order by the federal Bureau of Animal Industry requiring tuberculosis tests for range cattle has been indefinitely postponed. Nebraska ranchers, who say range cattle are largely TB free, backed the decision after a unanimous mail vote. Congressmen Simmons and Kendrick, along with bureau heads, reviewed the situation and chose to defer tests to avoid extra ranch costs amid the weak economy.
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Federal Bureau of Animal Industry
Nebraska Stock Growers Association
Bureau
Washington
Simmons
Kendrick
Wyoming
Engineer Donates Elm Trees to Camp Fustler
Jenk Olcott of North Platte donated 20 eight foot elm trees for the Sidney Boy Scout and Camp Fire Girls. Planted at the camp grounds last Sunday, the trees suit the climate and reflect Olcott’s strong interest in youth activities and the movement. The planting enhances the grounds and ties to Mothers Day gifts are advertised in local shop copy.
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Jenk Olcott
North Platte
Union Pacific Railrad
Sidney
Olcott
Mechanical devices eyed to curb grasshoppers in fields
Professor Swenk of the agricultural college notes that hopperdozers offer a cheap control method for grasshoppers on level alfalfa and early crops. A kerosene layer atop water in a pan powers a sledmounted device. grasshoppers strike a back screen and fall, dying in the air.
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M. H. Swerk
Agricultural College
Swenk
Nebraska
BUNKER HILL Social News Rumors and Visits
Mr and Mrs Hilbert Borcher entertained friends Friday night. Several visitors called on Borcher, Beyer and Sterling households throughout the week including Raymond Lessman at Borcher’s, Earl Bayne and Sylvia Beyer at Beyer’s, and the Weltons as guests. Loriie Engle spent the weekend with her parents. Endnote mentions Blunill coffee instruction.
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Hilbert Borcher
Wade Sterling
Alex Sterling
Sterling
Fred Beyer
Raymond Lessman
John Borcher
Glen Bales
George Hendricks
Cecil
Earl Bayne
Sylvia
Iva Beyer
Advertising as business lifeblood guides local retailer
Richard P. Chapman, a Midwest independent merchant, argues in Rotarian that advertising is essential and should be the last cut and first increase. He notes a 10-year growth despite chain competition, stresses budgeting two to five percent of sales for advertising, and urges a planned, medium-specific approach tied to merchandise, displays, and customer reach.
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Richard P. Chapman
Cay
Mallard Duck Returns to Keller Ranch for Eighth Year
The wild mallard duck at the F. J Keller ranch south of Antioch returns for the eighth consecutive spring. It has 14 eyes and is setting on them, according to Mr. Keller. The eggs will hatch around midmonth. Each year the mallard hatches young, and the old duck teaches the youngsters to fly.
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Hese
Sidney
Mr. Keller
South
Keller
U. S. Biological Survey
Washington
Bureau Recenty
Palacios
Texas
F. J Keller
Antioch
East Center Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mrs J O Lobb reports visits by Mr and Mrs Guy Berry of Sidney at Ray Berry's home on Monday. Delno Mayer and children called at Irving Campbell and Earl Leger homes after church. Mr and Mrs W F Waite had Sunday dinner at the Campbell home.
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J. O. Lobb
Guy Berry
Sidney
Ray Berry
Delno Mayer
Irving Camp
Bell
Earl Leger
W. F. Waite
George Flora Named to Theta Gamma Epsilon Honorary Fraternity
George Flora son of Mr and Mrs S J Flora of Gurley was tapped for membership in Theta Gamma Epsilon Midland College’s journalism fraternity this week. Flora has been a reporter on the Midland American newspaper for the last two years.
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George Flora
S. J. Flora
Gurley
Theta Gamma Epsilon
Midland College
Flora
Midland
Farm Loans and Insurance Offers in Nebraska
Western Securities Co offers farm loans on favorable terms with current interest rates. 3 percent and per cent money available for ice towns plus a reasonable commission. Contact C. W. Smith resident manager in Zeecha Building, idmey Nebraska.
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Western Securities Co
Cook's House Paint Sale Promises Savings at Thomas Lumber
A local advert encourages homeowners to refresh their homes now to avoid depreciation, promoting Cook's House Paint at 3.08 dollars per gallon through Thomas Lumber Co.
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Cook
Thomas Lumber Co
Thomas Lumber Ce
Local visits and weekend gatherings noted in Gurley area
Latter's parents Mr and Mrs N H Tank visited with relatives from Randolph Hemingford and Sidney at the Lou Schmidt Alfred Swanson and Ethel Guill homes. Alfred Swanson hosted guests while cattle were driven to summer pasture. Three contest plays are planned at Center school on May 13 with Meadows Lawn ninth and tenth grades from Gurley and Center participating.
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E. W. Schmidt
Randolph
Elmer Snyder
Hemingford
Lou Schmidt
Cliva Ewing
Ethel Guill
Charles Jobe
Albert Linton
Alfred Swanson
Center School
Meadows Lawn
Gurley and
Center
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Universal Bible League
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Sidney Drug Co
Wheat Belt League
Union Pacific
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Camp Fustler
Clara Beyer
Park View Floral Home
Leora Westfall
10Th Ave
East Center
P. Skaggs
Farm Loans and Insurance
C. W. Smith
Zeecha Bldg
Mgr
Idmey
Nebe
Olson & Sons, Props
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N. H. Tank
John Ahlm
Gaymede
Penney’s
Oxfords
J. C. Penney Co
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