Scattered Rainfall Soaks Soil In County
Light rain fell in Sidney and a three day total reached .27 of an inch, with over half an inch for the week. Unsettled conditions spread across western Nebraska, with showers from Bridgeport to Sidney and soft roads where gravel was blown away. Farmers reported moisture sufficient to curb wind damage for a day or two, while officials urged a long soaking rain to replenish dry subsoil. A. E. Anderson warned that drought since 1934 has drained moisture, though northeastern and southeastern counties show some soil moisture. Wheat abandonment has lessened recently as the crop recovers.
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Sidney
Bridgeport
Nebraska
Panhandle
A. E. Anderson
Anderson
Auburn
Elevators Sold in Five Western Nebraska Units
Rep. Harry Coffee said the Farm Credit Administration named successful bidders on five western Nebraska grain elevators. Bidders include E. H. Cortney of Sidney, William Hagemeister of Potter, Colton Grain Company of Sidney, Wv. E. Linn of Kimball, and Kimball County Grain Company of Kimball. Bid amounts were not announced.
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Harry Coffee
Farm Credit Administration
Nebraska
FCA
Dix
E. H. Cortney
Sidney
Bushtell
William Hagemeister
Potter
Colton Grain Company
Oliver
Swanson resigns as secretary of state board post
Harry Swanson tendered his resignation Wednesday as secretary of the state board of educational lands and funds. He had served by appointment after supreme courts ruled the Land Commissioner Swanson's office was not constitutional. He seeks removal of the secretary position to be decided by the legislature.
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Harry Swanson
State Board of Educational Lands and Funds
Supreme Courts
Swanson
Miller supports unicameral plan as opponents press claim
An informal Nebraska legislature poll shows overwhelming support for retaining the unicameral system and opposition to a return to two houses. No member favors a bicameral return though most suggest improvements to the current one house setup. Change would require a constitutional amendment and public vote. Senator John Norton notes the legislature seeks to improve the unicameral rather than revert to bicameral rules.
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Nebraska
John Norton
Fire Settlement Is Awaited By Board
The school board and the insurance adjustor failed to settle the Central school fire damage at a Monday night meeting. The adjustor will hear from the policy companies, while the board hired Attorney Paul L. Martin to guide the legal aspects amid potential litigation. J La Hand, who bought the property from the board, plans to present his payment and receive a deed on May 15 if the insurers permit any work to proceed.
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Paul L. Martin
Martin
J. la Hand
National Hospital Day Observed At Sidney
National Hospital Day is set for Wednesday May 12 and will be observed in Sidney with the Roche hospital holding an open house for public inspection. Visitors will receive a flower as hospitals nationwide open their doors to show improvements in service each year. The Taylor hospital plans an observance, likely Saturday May 15, per Dr J R Taylor of the Telegraph.
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National Hospital
Sidney
Roche
United States
Taylor Hospital
J. R. Taylor
Telegraph
Sidney High School Minstrels Delight Crowd In 1937 Show
The Sidney High School Minstrels wowed an evening audience Monday with a polished 75 member cast. Directed by J W Cochran the production featured musical arrangements by Franklin Dedrick and dances by Jean Liebendorfer. Specialties and jokes kept pace with a brisk program noted for professional polish and lively staging.
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Sidney High School Minstrels
J. W. Cochan
Franklin Dedrick
Jean Liebendorfer
County Board Holds Two Day Gathering
The county commissioners finished a two day semi monthly meeting. Inland Construction won a $1754.34 contract to build two bridges south of Lodge Pole, narrowly beating Carl Christ of Sidney at $1791. A lease with Union Pacific for a property northeast of Sidney was extended to May 31, 1939. Commissioner Ford Weikhorst was absent due to illness.
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Nebraska
Inland Construction Company
Lodge Pole
Inland
Carl Christ
Sidney
Union Pacific Railroad
Fox Sunday Billing To Show Coronation
Frank Dolezal and his band appear on the Fox stage Sunday at 3 30 and 8 30. The show promotes the new picture The Prince and the Pauper released May 8. Manager Ned Collins ensures a timely booking with a coronation scene as George VI’s ceremony nears next Wednesday.
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Frank Dolezal
Fox Theatre
Ned Collins
George VI
Collins
Dolezal
Wal-Bur Hall
Don Goodwin
George Porter
Honeymooners Hurt In Crash At Kimball
Lee Gunther an Los Angeles internal revenue agent and his bride returning from Milwaukee were injured when their automobile overturned nine miles west of Kimball on a wet road. Mrs Gunther suffered a wrenched neck scalp injuries and bruises. he was less seriously hurt. The car was badly damaged. Authorities noted this stretch sees many accidents. Mr and Mrs Silsley of Cheyenne escaped serious injury but their car was damaged $300 last week.
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Milwaukee
Lee Gunther
Los Angeles
Silsley
Cheyenne
County Foreclosure Drive Reaps Over 18000 in Ten Days
The county’s plan to foreclose on real estate with taxes three years or more delinquent has pulled in 18,737.71 by Tuesday, much of it via mail from nonresident owners. Treasurer Louis Wasem credits the action and new state law forgiving interest, noting some taxpayers will settle in full while others pay partial amounts. He expects more payments if conditions improve weather-wise and anticipates few foreclosures.
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Louis Wasem
Wasem
Dramatic and Music Recital At Sidney High School
Miss Ruby Hoff leads a dramatic reading of Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac at Sidney High School auditorium tonight. Jean Liebendorfer Marjorie Trenholm and Leon Ast perform violin duets and vibra celesta pieces. Free admission. Program includes arranged pieces and classical selections with Eldon Payzant on piano.
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Ruby Hoff
Sidney High School
Jean Liebendorfer
Marjorie Trenholm
Leon Ast
Miss Hoff
Rostand
Leon Ayle
G. Braga
Paderewski
Lange
Brahms
Raff
Eldon Payzant
Liszt
Bluffs Track Meet Provides Cinder Season Finale
High school athletes contest today in Scottsbluff at the 18th western Nebraska WNAA track meet. Mitchell aims to win a third straight title as Sidney High School prepares entries, while a companion tennis event showcases net stars from western Nebraska.
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Western
Nebraska
Scottsbluff
Mitchell
Rex Reed
Sidney High School
Sidney
Alliance
Sidney Second in Four-Team Rifle Match at Bridgeport
Sidney finished second in a four team rifle tourney at Bridgeport on April 25 with a team total of 1387, two points behind Bridgeport’s 1389. Scottsbluff scored 1273 and Douglas, Wyoming, 1087. Sidney players Mathews 281 Parks 281 Sweet 281 Kahler 278 Pierson 267. Parks, Mathews and Sweet placed first through third in the standing re-entry match, Sweet second in the individual, Kahler third in prone.
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Sidney
Bridgeport
Scottsbluff
Douglas
Wyo
Mathews
Parks
Sweet
Kahler
Pierson
Two New Members In Sidney Lions Club
The Lions club expanded its membership by two with Wednesday noon induction for Dr. C. B. Dorwart and H. W. Shively. Dorwart recently joined Sidney to practice medicine with Dr. R. E. Roche. Shively moved from Lamar Colorado to manage the J. C. Penney store in Sidney.
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Sidney Lions Club
The
Lions Club
C. B. Dorwart
H. W. Shively
Dorwart
Sidney
R. E. Roche
Shively
Lamar
Colo
J. C. Penney
City Council Opens Year With Reelects And Budget Items
The new city council begins its year at a regular meeting tonight. No personnel changes were made at the last election as all three retiring members H. W. Ells Fred Haworth and George Thompson were re elected. Committee naming appointments and budget adoption for the year are on the agenda. The council is expected to show fiscal economy and living within the city budget.
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H. W. Ells
Fred Haworth
George Thompson
Donahoe Reelected as Nebraska Knights Leader
The 33rd annual Knights of Columbus Nebraska state council meeting closed at Grand Island with five state officers reelected and reports from bureau chairmen and officers. L. A. Donihoe of Omaha remains state deputy. J. L. Kuern a of Wahoo state secretary. Frank Cassidy of Lincoln state advocate. Ernest Wissbaum of St Paul state warden. Frank Sweerey of Rushville named state treasurer. Rev. Anton Link of Sidney state chaplain spoke on Catholic activities and anti communism. J W Guthrie of Alliance reported on the Fourth Degree and urged coalition in planning a new class.
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Busiess
Nebrasa_ state council Knights of Columbus
Grand Island
L. A. Donihoe
Omaha
J. L. Kucrna
Wahoo
Frank Cassidy
Lincoln
Ernest Wissbaum
St. Paul
Frank Sweerey
Altar Society Dinner Serves 600 At Spring Bazaar
One of the most successful spring bazaars, held by the Altar Society, reports over 600 meals served with more plates likely sold if food had remained. A well attended dance, popular booths, and amusements accompanied the event, yielding a nice profit after receipts were checked.
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Altar Society
Telegraph to Print New 1937 Phone Directory
Telegraph Publishing wins contract to print the new 1937 telephone directories. Books will be issued June 1 replacing last year’s directories. Readers urged to report any address changes or new installations to E. E. White, local telephone company manager.
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The
Telegraph Publishing Company
E. E. White
Matager
Hindenburg Explodes Over Lakehurst in Tragic Loss
The German dirigible Hindenburg exploded while docking at Lakehurst New Jersey last night. Hydrogen fueled a massive fire killing crew member Munbe and injuring many others as authorities rushed to cordon off the area. Early reports offer no definite cause and flag the disaster as one of aviation history’s worst.
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Lakehurst
N. J
Campaign aims to raise Nebraska Ducks Unlimited quota
A state committee led by Gov. Cochran launches a drive to meet Nebraska's $10,000 quota for Ducks Unlimited. The campaign involves a long list of committee members from across the state including figures from Lincoln, Fremont, Columbus, Hastings, Genoa, Norfolk, Valentine, Hyannis, Lisco, North Platte, Sidney, Grand Island, Omaha and more.
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Gov
Cochran
Nebraska
Ducks Unlimited
Frank B. O'Connell
Charles Stuart
Charles Roper
H. Wheeler
M. C. Pedersen
George Woods
Lincoln
C. C. Courtwright
O. W. Richtar
Lyman Martinson
Fremont
Chris Wunderlich
Columbus
L. P. Young
Hastings
F. J. Brown
Genoa
Greenlees Basement Birthday Sale Marks First Anniversary
Greenlees basement department observes its first anniversary with a week long sale running May 7 through May 15. Most items in the store participate, with basement displays and additional seasonal offerings on the main floor. The Telegraph ad highlights many featured sale items and displays for Sidney and surrounding trade area.
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Greenlet
the Telegraph
Valie
Sidney
Sidney Team To Get Civic Club Backing
Sidney's amateur baseball club will receive financial support from the chamber of commerce this year. About 50 dollars is needed for equipment to start strong. The team opens in the tri-state league at Peetz on May 16 with further games against Potter at Pine Bluffs and Albin at Kimball. Lee Gain and Harry Marsh lead the drive with Ross Bales expected to pitch and Lefty Peterson managing.
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Sidney
Chamber of Commerce
Peetz
Potter
Pine Bluffs
Albin
Kimball
Midwest dealer named for Calkins weeders and machines
J L Hand of the Midwest Combine and Tractor Co announces appointment as territory dealer for Calkins Manufacturing Spokane. Calkins is touted as a pioneer in weeder machines and a leader in farm equipment. Showrooms feature weeders in 8 10 12 foot widths and a 24 foot combination unit.
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Midwest Combine and Tractor Company
Calkins
Calkins Manufacturing Company
Spokane
Wash
J. L. Hand
Midwest Concern
Calkins Company
Baccalaureate Sunday Speaker Rev Sheaff Leads Service
Fifty Sidney seniors prepare for a May 12 commencement with diplomas at the high school auditorium. Baccalaureate on May 9 will feature Rev J J Sheaff of the Methodist church. Zepha Lockwood is valedictorian and Jean Liebendorfer salutatorian. Dean F E Henzik of Nebraska Teachers College to deliver the commencement address.
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Sidney High School
Auditoraum
J. J. Sheats
Methodist Church
Zepha Lockwood
L. L. Lockwood
Jean Liebendorfer
G. F. Liebendorfer
F. E. Henzik
University of Nebraska Teachers College
N. W. Ladegard
Cavalleria Rusticana
Mascgni
Rosary
Nevin
S. H. S. Orchestra
Pilgrim's Chorus
Tannhauser
S. H. S. Choir
P. P. Cheff
Open the Gates of the Temple
Knapp
Leon Ayle
J. L. Tyner
Svendson
Mar- Jerie
Liszt
Franklin Detrick
Dean F. E. Henziik
University of Nebraska
Awavrés
Zwickl Moves Store to Hink Building Sunday
Zwickl grocery relocates to the Hink building on Tenth avenue to gain more shelving and display space. He will offer reduced prices at the Ober felder location Friday and Saturday to clear stock before the move.
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Zwickl
Hink
Tenth Avenue
Mr. Zwickl
Oberfelder Building
One Club One Ball Tourney At Sidney Country Club
A novelty golf event open to club members will be held at Sidney Country Club on Sunday. Players select their favorite club and complete the course with one ball. The best score wins a prize as announced by the golf committee, which urges a strong turnout.
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Sidney Country Club
Much Abused Parole System Scored by Mrs Elliott
Mrs Ruth Elliott of Kearney district president of the Womans club spoke at the Sidney Womans club meeting. She recapped the national conference in Tulsa and traced the Federation of Womans Clubs history and goals. She urged citizen action to prevent dictatorship and noted the abused parole system as an example. A program followed with musical numbers and a tea in her honor.
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Ruth Elliott
Kearney
Womans Club
Sidney Womans Club
Elliott
G. F. Liebendorfer
Jean Liebendorfer
Marjorie Trenholm
Eldon Payzant
JoDean Armstrong
Jeanette Larson
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Cortney
Miller
A. L. Miller
Miss Horton
James Harch
Miss Robinson
Miss Jorgenson
Miss Williams
Miss Shires
J. W. Wielson
Walter Kinne
O. J. Weymouth
Steve Martin
Byron Wieston
J. W. Cochran
County Board
Weikhorst
Ford Weikhorst
Fox
Bluffs
Jersey
Kasper
Frances
Frank
Felix
Ferdinand
Emil Kasper
Passaic
Benjamin F. Turner
Hoffman
Donahoe
Link
Zep Hindenburg
Modynesis
Ducks, Unlimited
Greenlees
Civic Club
C of C
Midwest
Sheaff
Dean Henzick
State University
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