72 Seniors Will Get Diplomas At Sidney High School May 13
Seventy two members will graduate the largest senior class in Sidney High School history, with commencement set for Wednesday evening May 13 in the high school auditorium. Baccalaureate services will be held Sunday evening May 10. speaker will be W R Pate, former Sidney official and head of Peru State Teachers College. Eu gene Reker is valedictorian and Evelyn Lessman salutatorian, both noting high scholastic averages.
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Sidney High School
W. R. Pate
Sidney School
Peru State Teachers College
Pate
Eugene Reker
Evelyn Lessman
Reker
Nyda Schwasnick
Onward Christian Soldiers
J. J. Sheaff
St. Bride
Land of Hope and Glory
P. E. Spehr
J.L. Tyner
W. T. Kahse
Lieberstraum
Lizst
Eldon Payzant
Marjorie Tenholm
Jean Liebender
Culamu
More Relief Funds To Panhandle Counties
An additional FERA appropriation of about 27000 dollars was allocated to Nebraska counties by state officials on Tuesday after Douglas county was removed from the rolls. All FERA staff in Douglas county will be dropped May 15. Other grants included 807 to Cheyenne, 1281 to Box Butte, 1083 to Dawes, 477 to Morrill, and 5217 to Scotts Bluff.
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FERA
Nebraska
Douglas County
Cheyenne County
Box Butte
Dawes
Morrill
Scotts Bluff
Slight Improvement In Poole's Condition
A slight improvement was reported yesterday in the condition of L. T. Poole prominent Sidney implement man who has been seriously ill at a local hospital for several days. Hospital attaches said they could see some change for the better although his condition remains serious. Members of the family were called here Tuesday when his condition became alarming.
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L. T. Poole
Sidney Implementan
May Bazaar Delights 600 Plates At St Patrick’s Event
The Altar Society dinner and dance at St. Patrick’s auditorium Wednesday drew a large crowd. About 600 plates were served from five to eight o’clock and booths for fancy work candy and concessions also did well as Rev Anton Link reported yesterday.
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The
Altar Society
St. Patrick's Auditorium
Anton Link
Eighth Grade Exercises Set For May 22 At City Auditorium
County superintendent Mrs. Gertrude Nelson announced that the annual eighth grade graduation exercises will be held at the city auditorium on Friday May 22. Details of the program and the list of honor students and graduates will be released after Wednesday’s final examinations.
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City Auditorium
Gertrude Nelson
St Marys Guild Plans Annual May Ball at City Auditorium
St Marys Guild of the Episcopal church will hold its annual May ball at the city auditorium next Wednesday night May 13. The event is a favorite in the social calendar and Dave Chambers and his orchestra have been engaged to provide the music for the dance.
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St. Mary's Guild of the Episcopal Church
City Auditorium
Dave Chambers
Wheat benefit payments due to Cheyenne county now
Farmers in Cheyenne county will receive 47293.90 in final 1935 wheat benefit payments as a moral obligation of the AAA though old wheat contracts were ruled invalid by the supreme court. The appropriation reportedly relied on farm groups and western legislators, with several local families active in securing the legislation. Office clerks are sending notices to recipients in this shipment and further arrivals will be announced.
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AAA
Supreme Court
Farm Organization
Cheyenne
American Farms Bureau
Cheyenne County
Election Of Donahoe Not Without Battle
Dr. L. A. Donahoe of Sidney was elected state deputy of Knights of Columbus after concerted political maneuvering by supporters in the David City convention. Opponents in other parts of the state had their own choices but Donahoe prevailed with experienced convention politicians helping his campaign. Donahoe was honored by the election, a post many Knights aspire to but few attain.
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L. A. Donahoe
Sidney
Knights of Columbus
Amore
David City
Donahoe
Impressive U P Streamliner Debuts At High Speed
Union Pacific officials hailed the City of Los Angeles after tests showed the 11 car diesel powered train halted within 3000 feet from 96 mph. The run from Omaha to Grand Island lacked a record attempt, but the brake system exceeded specs while over 10 000 spectators viewed the three stops at Fremont Columbus and Grand Island. About 500 fans were turned away at Columbus due to time limits.
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Union Pacific
City of
Los Angeles
Omaha
Grand Island
Fremont
Columbus
WPA Workers Told To Meet Obligations
State WPA Administrator Felton issued notices to all WPA offices warning workers that wages are meant to cover basic living costs and to pay bills promptly. He cited repeated complaints and said continued failures may lead to removal from WPA projects.
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WPA
Felton
QUMMER FALLOWING AND OTHER PRACTICES APPROVED THIS WEEK
New classifications assign crops and practices to soil depleting or conserving groups under agricultural conservation. Fred Wallace states summer fallow for western Nebraska and sudan pasture as conserving, with fallow and chlorates for bindweed control. The rules affect central and western Nebraska, potentially yielding about 15 million dollars in payments. farmers may pasture small grain until corn planting, then summer fallow.
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Fred Wallace
Nebraska
Sudan
Wallace
Cheyenne
Henry A. Wallace
Top Soil Condition In Nebraska Favorable
The Nebraska weekly weather and crop bulletin reports that winter wheat spring grains and pastures have shown improvement and top soil is now mostly in good condition in all parts of the state. The bulletin notes unseasonably low temperatures earlier in the week then abnormally high readings, light frosts in northern and western areas with no material damage, and that rains provided only temporary relief.
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Nebraska Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin
T. A. Blair
Wind reaches 43 mph in Sidney on Wednesday
A 43 mile per hour wind velocity was reached in Sidney at eight on Wednesday morning as a new chilling cold wave dropped temperatures over 50 degrees overnight. Temperatures stayed above freezing with no crop damage, after Monday and Tuesday highs near 92 degrees. A strong wind began Tuesday night and persisted Wednesday, averaging 35 to 40 miles per hour.
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Sidney
Ladegard Again Heads City School Board
M. W. Ladegard was re elected president of the city school board at a Monday night meeting. Albin Olson was re elected vice president and Kenneth Agnew named secretary. The board discussed summer plant improvements but offered no definite plans, with linoleum replacement in the eastward building among favored projects.
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M. W. Ladegard
Albin Olson
Kenneth Agnew
Albin Olson Tops Market With Hampshire Hogs
Albin Olson, a noted Sidney farmer, shipped a batch of Hampshire hogs to John Clay Commission in Denver. The lot brought the week’s top price of 9.85, 20 cents above Omaha’s top and 10 cents above Kansas City’s extreme. Olson is also a major producer of purebred cattle.
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John Clay Commission Company
Denver
Albin Olson
Sidney Farmer
Omaha
Kansas City
Olson
Poppy Day Plans By Sidney American Legion Auxiliary
Mrs. Hamilton chairs Poppy Day plans in Sidney for May 23. Poppies made by disabled veterans will be sold on the streets by auxiliary volunteers to aid veterans' welfare in Sidney, with proceeds benefiting local Legion and auxiliary welfare efforts. Wearing the flower honors World War I dead and supports living veterans.
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Sidney
American Legion Auxiliary
Alice Hamilton
Legion
Special Interests Back Gas Tax Petitions at Capitol
Rumors at the state capitol swirl around Gov Cochran possibly resigning to seek an eastern power job. Petitions push a constitutional amendment to force gas tax spending on highways, with station operators asking customers to sign. The measure, opponents say, would reduce old age assistance funds and raise real estate taxes. Continued on Page 8 Column 1.
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State Capitol
Arthur Wilcox
Special Telegraph
Cochran
State Committee
Griswold
Mullen
Power Trust
Donahoe Family Moves to Omaha for New Home
Dr. L A Donahoe and family left Sidney for Omaha to establish residence. Mrs Donahoe and children stay in Omaha while he continues dental practice in Sidney until late summer before moving office to Omaha. Home in Sidney sold to Mr and Mrs O R Bruckner after sixteen years of local prominence.
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L. A. Donahoe
Sidney
Omaha
O. R. Bruckner
Donahoe
Dr. Donahoe
Knights of Columbus
Railroads Seek Tax Reductions in Nebraska Assessments
Nebraska railroads ask the state board of equalization for drastic tax cuts while State Tax Commissioner W. H. Smith warns there will likely be small increases if four year average stock and bond valuations are used. The railroads, voiced by J. E. Weingarten of Burlington, argue farms and livestock are undervalued compared with rail systems.
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Nebraska
Nebraska State Board of Equalization
Wi H. Smith
Smith
J. E.weingarten
Burlington
Official figures reveal 1936 state rifle meet results at Hastings
Brewer retains undisputed champion title with 763 total as Giger of Columbus trails by 13. Reentry match sees Brewer tied with Wolcott for top in off hand. Breternitz wins Captain Riley. Sid ney lineup adjusted with Doran fifth after official score correction. Final team scores list Sidney, Fort Crook, Columbus, Hastings, Omaha.
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Pierson
Sidney
Fort Crook
Columbus
Hastings
Omaha
Orval Williams Weds Secretly in Surprise Marriage
Sidney learns of the secret marriage of Orval Williams son of Mrs. George Plein to Naomi Neilsen of St. Paul. The ceremony occurred about three months ago and Williams, an athletic Sidney High School star, has worked for the telephone company and recently moved to Central City with Northwestern Bell. His brother Mark Williams was a witness.
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Sidney
Orval Williams
George Plein
Naomi Neilsen
St. Paul
Williams
Sidney High School
Telephone Company
Central City
Northwestern Bell Company
Mark Williams
Legion Plans Fourth of July Program Across Regions
American Legion committees outlined an ambitious Fourth of July plan with a large poster drive across western Nebraska and northeastern Colorado. A major band contest with at least 15 municipal groups, an elaborate parade, and national speakers are planned, plus boxing, a German band, tugs of war, races, a baseball game and other events.
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American Legion
Nebraska
Colorado
Sidney
John &. Costello
Golden P. Kratz
The
Legion
Air Cooling Plant Installed at Fox Theatre
A modern cooling system has been installed at the Fox theatre ahead of warmer months. Tests show a smooth quiet operation and efficient temperature control. The plant uses a large fan and water cooling with constant cool water flow to condition air before distribution. Manager Carl Smith expects it will attract heat sufferers during June July and August.
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Fox Theatre
Carl Smith
The
Fox
Masonic Building Leased to Earl Kratz
The Masonic lodge renovated the former post office interior and leased the building to Attorney Earl R. Kratz. He will occupy half as a law and abstract office and sublease the other half to Frank Wait for the Sidney Shoe hospital. Kratz, in his current Hink building location, has served 18 years.
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The
Masonic Lodge
Earl R. Kratz
Kratz
Frank Wait
Sidney Shoe Hospital
Hink
Chappell Appointees Ousted By Petitions
Local protesters prompted Chappell officials to rescind appointments of Art Vought as night marshal with a $10 pay rise and Leonard Handley as night engineer at the light plant. No reasons were given. About 50 residents attended the meeting and Sheriff Andrew Peterson presented a petition with around 150 names.
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Art Vought
Leonard Handley
Handley
Chappell Council
Vought
Clarence Hunt
Andrew Peterson
Bernie Cummins to Headline Mitchell Legion Ball May 13
Bernie Cummins, famed baton waver, brings his New Yorkers band to Mitchell for the annual American Legion ball described as Nebraska’s greatest dance of 1936. Arrangements are by the Music Corporation of America. he travels from Edgewater Beach Hotel Chicago to Elitch’s Gardens Denver after Mitchell.
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Bernie Cummins
Orcestra
Mitchell
American Legion
Nebraska
Music Corporation of America
Edgewater Beach
Chicago
Elitch’s Gardens
Denver
Social problems to be topic at Chadron gathering
Western Nebraska hosts a regional Nebraska conference of social work with talks by state officials at Chadron Normal College auditorium. Irl D. Tolen outlines sessions starting 9 a m, with Maud E Nuquist Eula Bell Orr and others speaking. The event precedes coverage of a Lutheran synod in Sidney next week with anniversary celebrations.
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Chadron
Nebraska
Amadora Gregory
Ruth Cockrell
Nebraska Conference of Social Work
Chadron Normal College
Irl D. Tolen
State Social Security Board
Maud E. Nuquist
State Child Welfare Bureau
Eula Bell Orr
Marietta Stevenson
Chicago
United Lutheran Synod of Nebraska
Sidney
Trinity Lutheran Church
W. T. Kahse
Autos Cause Of Most Fatalities, Is Report
An eight week study by the state superintendent of schools and the Nebraska Press association found 3 087 reportable accidents, 99 deaths, 2 264 injuries, and 34 disabilities. Cars caused 36 deaths, public incidents 22, agricultural work 11, industry 10, home 10. Disability injuries totaled 34, cars leading with 19, public 5, agriculture 5, industry 4, home 1. The peak weekly deaths were 18.
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State Superintendent of Schools
Nebraska Press Association
Bids to be Opened at Monday City Meeting
The city council will hold a special session Monday evening May 11 to open bids on a new water pump, power unit, and rental equipment for the street oiling project. Competition is expected as several pump firms bid and Diesel Engine Co is prepared to offer a motor. Rental gear could cost about 40000 if bought new.
Dr Thomas Speaks On Foot Care At Lions Club
Dr Leo J Thomas addressed the Lions Club on foot care including care usage mistreatment and related topics during the Wednesday noon meeting. J W Neilsen said marble tournament delayed due to late season dropping interest with original entries near 30. By start only 14 boys reported for the event.
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Leo J. Thomas
Lions Club
J. W. Neilsen
Townsend Club Plans Big Meeting at City Auditorium
The Townsend club will sponsor a major gathering at the city auditorium next Tuesday night May 13 with entertainment by Art Zike and his educated horses, dancing by Malvin and Marguerite Pheil, singing by Jack and Peggy Hiett, and J W Cochran presenting music students. An important speaker is being lined up and the public is invited.
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Townsend Club
City Auditorium
Art Zike
Malvin
Marguerite Pheil
Jack
Peggy Hiett
J.W. Cochran
Omaha Boosters Will Spend Hour In Sidney
The Omaha good will boosters will visit Sidney for one hour on May 26, with a Union Pacific train to arrive from the east at 12:35 p.m. and depart 1:45 p.m. The itinerary lists Lodge Pole from 12:02 to 12:15 and Potter from 2:10 to 2:20 as stops within the county.
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Omaha
Chappell Library Ready For Occupancy
Contractor R E Wise delivered keys to the Chappell memorial library and the board accepted the building. Books are being moved in and the opening will be held Saturday with donor Mrs Orianna Chappell attending later in June for dedication.
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R. E. Wise
Chappell Library Board
Chappell
S. R. Ferris
Orianna Chappell
Sidney Shoe Hospital Moves to New Location
F C Wait, proprietor, announced the Sidney Shoe Hospital will open in a new site in the post office building. The room is split into two sections with Wait occupying the north half. The business was previously located at Bert's place on Illinois street.
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F.C. Wait
Sidney Shoe Hospital
C'D Post Office
Superfex Ad Space Secured for Ogallala Dealer
H A Reed of Ogallala extends eight year territory for Summer campaign. Telegraph chosen as local medium for extensive 1936 space, following last year’s successful results and increased contracts for Superfex oil burning refrigerators.
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H. A. Reed
Ogallala
Reed
Also Mentioned on This Page
W.R. Pate
Peru Teachers College
Panhandle
Poole
St Mary’s Guild
U. P. Streamliner
Ladegard
City School
LIONS
L. L. Hilliard
Lions International
James Action
Scottsbluff
J. B. Schrock
Auxiliary
Hamilton
Donahoes
Masonic
Earl Kratz
Lutheran Synod
Western, Nebraska
Ernest Witte
Alfred A. Young
W. I. Guss
C. B. Harman
St. Paul's Church
Fred Wood
T. D. Rinde
Nebraska City
Wi. H. Saas
Verdon
Luther M. Kuhns
Adam Stump
North Platte
Lorenz Jessen
A. Ottman
W. F. Moore
Dr. Thomas
Lions Club Meeting
Omaha Boosters
Chappell Library
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