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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1934

Page

5

Forty Four Seniors To Graduate Next Week

Forty four seniors are listed to graduate next week. The page continues from page 19 with names including Bodinkxe, Doryce Leona Call, Walter L. Closman, Jane Dimery, Robert Dyke, Charles E. Farrell, Reena Fuller, Gladys Florence Gass, Doris M. Greenwood, Mervil Greenlee, Lois Hardy, Catherine L. Jones, Carolyn Kennedy, Edwin Kraft, Thelma C. Ladegard, Ralph Lanterman, Russell Linch, Sam McCleneghan, Hammond McNish, Robert Miles, Ida Morris, Lyle W. Mowrer, Pearl Lavern Nelson, Pauline M. Ostermeier, Irene Rash, Delores E. Pagelar, Agnes I. Phelps, Rosetta E. Seimers, Hazel Snyder, Ruth E. Sparks, Jack C. Sparks, Irene E. Tabor, Helen Marie Thomas, Lavern D. Thomas, Gordon Tobin, Arvilla Tompkins, Duncan E. Wagner, Glen C. Whitney and Gwenn E. Whitney.

Froum Bodinkxe Doryce Leona Call Walter L. Closman Jane Dimery Robert Dyke Charles E. Farrell Reena Fuller Gladys Florenc Gass Doris M. Greenwood Mervil Greenlee Lois Hardy Catherine L. Jones Carolyn Kennedy Edwin Kraft Thelma C. Ladegard Ralph Lanterman Russell Linch Sam McCleneghan Hammond McNish Robert Miles Ida Morris Lyle W. Mowrer Pearl Lavern Nelson Pauline M. Ostermeier Irene Rash Delores E. Pagelar Agnes I. Phelps Rosetta E. Seimers Hazel Snyder Ruth E. Sparks Jack C. Sparks Irene E. Tabor Helen Marie Thomas Lavern D. Thomas Gordon Tobin Arvilla Tompkins Duncan E. Wagner Glen C. Whitney Gwenn E. Whitney Thelma Ladegard Cathryn Shaffer Duncan Wagner Charles Farrell Lyle Mowrer Leroy Willey Jack Borland Maurice Walden Eldon Payzant Marjorie Sellers Emery Nelson Jean Liebendorfer Eugene Reker Carol Millett Bernelle Kinton Iris Foster Mildred Troutman George Griswold A. R. Kendree

Drouth Damage Impacts Wheat Belt Across Midwest

Severe drought plagues western Missouri and the wheat belt as lack of rain and high temperatures intensify deterioration. Kansas shows uneven moisture with eastern regions benefiting while western areas worsen. Despite some Pacific Northwest moisture lifting outlook, spring wheat and late sown grain struggle. corn seeding slowed by dry soils across the corn belt.

Missouri Kansas Pacific Northwest Illinois Indiana Ohio

Corn Hog Figures In This County

County farmers report favorable corn hog program attitudes and say payments for 1934 crop year will come ahead of selling hogs or harvesting corn. They view benefits as equivalent to potential sales of hogs and corn.

Drouth Impacts Wheat Parity Payments Schedule

The text discusses how drought affects the wheat price spread used to set per bushel payments. It notes July 1 as the next check date and that under normal circumstances the payment would be about one third of the spring payment, with subsequent checks due in October or November.

Ed Burke Enters U S Senator Race Amid Nebraska Split

Ed Burke files for the U S Senate as a Democratic candidate from Omaha. Nebraska factions see Arthur Mullen staying out or undecided, with Burke favored by Bryan supporters while facing opposition from Omaha independent leader William Ritchie Jr. Talks seek a running mate, with State Engineer Cochran and H B Porterfield named as possibilities.

Ed Burke Omaha United States Nebraska Washington Arthur Mullen Mullen Bryan Wile Burke Burke Roosevelt William Ritchie Grand Island St. Patrick's Day Cochran Altough Cochran H. B. Porterfield

Poppy Program Scheduled for Sunday at Local Hall

A Sunday program features Hammond McNish and Lyle Mowrer as sailors and Melvin Willey and Roy Rabe as soldiers. Kent Kratz will present a pianology titled The Unknown Soldier followed by a band number. The chorus performs a song and a seven song Poppy skit will be included with readings by Mrs I J Pindell and Jacqueline.

Cortraued Hammond McNish Lyle Mowrer Melvin Willey Roy Rabe Kent Kratz I. J. Pindell Jacqueline

Reading program songs and numbers recited

The listing includes Rose of No Man's Land and Good bye Broadway Hello France sung by various performers led by Mrs Blaine Grabil and Mrs Goldwin Doran. Other items feature In Flanders Field, Pack Up Your Troubles and America the Beautiful with ensembles and solos by Marilyn Critchfield Donna Doran and Marvin Sherrerd plus a piano band number and a benediction by Dr. Cheff.

Noa Man's Land Blaine Grabill Goldwin Doran Broadway France Flanders Field Jeanette Larson Maxine Critchfield Dean Kratz Donna Doran The Three Little Pigs Marvin Sherrerd Marilyn Critchfield Pussy Willow F. al Plorin Vern Livingston Newton Witters F. Charling Mills Archie Kirkpatrick

Teachers For Public Schools Are Elected

Virginia Birkhofer takes English reading and penmanship at East school with Edith Oldershaw as principal Verne Morris leads 5th and 6th grades Verle Hubard 5th grade Agnes Ladine 4th grade Lottie Brown 3rd grade Emma Lindberg teaches kindergarten North school lists Jeannetta Sloan principal for 4th and 5th grades Edna Seyfang 2nd and 3rd Blanche Curtis handles kindergarten and 1st grade.

Cation Virginia Birkhofer Emma Lindberg Catherine Grabill Laura Fish East School Edith Oldershaw Verne Morris Verle Hubbard Agnes Ladine Lottie Brown Eima Nelson North School Jeannetta Sloan

Good Program Shines At P. T. A. Meeting

The P. T. A. showcased a strong program with verse speaking choirs and a full string quartet plus orchestra. Officers boast a banner year with membership rising from 55 to 200, funds raised for a milk fund, and the high school band sent to Lincoln. the 1935 convention drew Sidney, and improvements included attendance gains and prize programs.

No Progress Made On Lighting Ball Field

A report notes no progress on installing lighting for the softball ball field. Officials cited scheduling and funding delays, with plans to revisit in the next fiscal period to determine feasibility and timelines.

City Night Park Franchise Debate Delays Softball Start

Citizens urge a long night park franchise funding while council weighs legality. City Attorney absent, another meeting will be held after securing funds. Softball interest grows with teams practicing nightly, but no league or schedule due to uncertainty over night play.

Tem Wehmiller Tig Tys

Dr A L Miller Loses Feet In Nebraska Accident

Dr A L Miller a prominent surgeon in western Nebraska lost both feet in a serious accident. He had founded a hospital there, led local Lions club chapters, and served as mayor of Kimball. Known in Sidney, his accident shocked many friends across the region.

Nebraska Miller Lions Club Kimball Sidney

Ceremonies Planned For Baseball Opener

Local schedule outlines early league games as Chappell visits Potter and Kimball hosts Gurley. Preview notes last week’s 7 6 loss for Chappell, potential upsets as teams begin real baseball weather, with wide open chances for wins and upsets.

Local Team Schedule and Standings Mixed Dates

Schedule shows August and September matchups among Bunker Hill Lodge Pole Kimball Sidney Gurley Chappell Peetz Potter Lorenzo with open dates noted. Standings list Gurley Sidney Kimball Peetz Potter Chappell Bunker Hill Lorenzo Lodge Pole with zero or minor point totals.

Kimball Lorenzo, Potter Gurley Sidney Bunker Hill Chappell Lorenzo Potter, Bunker Hill Ter Bunker’ Hill Lodge Pole Potter Peetz Lorenzo, Bunker Hill Wee Gurley

Waiver of Plantings Paved by County Committee Action

County allotment committee approves waiver of plantings subject to farm wheat supervisor compliance checks. Contracts in which signers have seeded under 54 percent of base acreage must visit county office promptly to complete the waiver form. Delays may postpone the final 1933 payment and the first 1934 installment.

South Table Farmers Challenge Rainfall Reports

South Table farmers led by Guy Shaw and Gus Narjes dispute a Telegraph rainfall claim favoring the North Table. Shaw and Narjes insist their area received about five inches in the recent storm, asserting South Table was drenched more than reported. The Telegraph concedes the point, and South Table farmers win the argument.

Guy Shaw Gus Narjes South Table Telegraph Shaw Narjes Telegraph Trumbly

East Center Notices and Local Meetings

Mrs. J O and family greetings at Earl Leger home. Ladies aid met with Mrs. Scott. next with Mrs. Mac Rose on May 10. School represented at Dalton meet. academic cup won. Leela Messner high point girl. Elwin Linton high point boy. Salem won athletic cup. PTA to meet May 9. last meeting of the year. Mothers Day and music topic. Tankard family visit Loretta.

Delno Mayer Earl Leger Ladies Aid Harry Scott Mac Rose Dalton Leela Messner Elwin Linton Salem N. H. Tankard Loretta

Social visits and family gatherings in East Dalton

East Dalton residents report a series of visits and calls among neighbors. Alfred Christensen and family, James Devier, Arnold Westerhoff, Carl Christensen, Ed Mintken, Emil Marx, Lloyd Yowell, Frank Dickes, Arthur Larsen, and Pearl Christensen are listed with numerous Saturday and Sunday get togethers and weekday calls. Cattle shipments from Henry Marx to Denver are noted with Howard Marx accompanying.

Alfred Christensen Pauline Louis Volkert James Devier Carl Christensen Arnold Westerhoff Ardis Ed Mintken Fred Rathman Betty Jane Mary Ann Vowell Anita Rathman Emil Marx Henry Marx Denver Howard Marx Chester Hunnicutt Zola May Lloyd Yowell’s John Harms Pearl Lloyd Yowell Frank Dickes Arthur Larsen Gerald C. B. Toofsand J. D. Devier Charles Munshaw, Sr

Spring program and social notes from Waite area

The report covers visits by Charles Jobs Albert Linton and Alfred Swanson to pastures Tue day. J O Lobb and Sylvia called at Earl Leger and W F Waite homes Sun day. The Epworth League held a back ward social with 24 youths and a brief business meeting. Primary and intermediate rooms plan a spring program Fri day May 11. Christofferson and Zuhlke checked allotments with farmers Monday and Tuesday. R R Berry and Clifton Waite visited Waite home Sunday.

W.T. Waite Charles Jobs Albert Linton Alfred Swanson J. O. Lobb Sylvia Earl Leger W.F. Waite Martin Christofferson Otto Zuhlke R. R. Berry Clifton W. F. Waite Epworth League

Monday Contract Club entertained by Mrs J W Weiand

Society notes describe a Monday Contract gathering at Mrs J W Weiand s apartment with three tables of contract games. Mrs R E Welch and Mrs Paul Simerson held high scores, and Mrs D L Abbott attended as a special guest in a social afternoon. Picnic supper followed by courthouse employees outing to Fullergrove featured many attendees including Miss Helen Johnson and others.

J. W. Weiand R. E. Welch Paul Simerson D. L. Abbott Fullergrove Employes Court House Helen Johnson Delilah Erwin Emily Gould Gladys Sweet Bertha Glant Gretchen Barlow Margaret Maher Margarret Cunnigham Florence Thurston Helen Zalesky Agnes Filbin J. C. Parks de March Leroy Carroll Edith Carlson

Gillespie Family Supper Guests at Carl Christensen’s

Clayton, Cleve, Letha and Orla Gillespie and Miss Helen Stibor were supper guests at Carl Christensen’s Friday evening. Jane Devier spent a few days this week with her grandparents, Mr and Mrs Devier.

Clayton Cleve Letha Orla Gillespie Helen Stibor Carl ‘Christensen Jane Devier J. D Devier

Sidney Draw by Cecelia Kurs and Kurz family

Harold, Freda, Carl and Cecelia Kurz and Margaret and Dorothy Schulenberg attended the baseball dance at Lorenzo Saturday night. Freda Kretz and Bill Spicknell de horned calves Wednesday. Phyllis Mitchell spent Wednesday with Marjorie Kretz. Farmers Union meeting was held in district 36 Friday night. After the business session pie and coffee were served. Patrick Siedel was an overnight guest of Robert Kurz Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kretz and children spent Sunday with Mrs. Kretz's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Maley. John Kurz and Mr. Easterday have been measuring contracted corn acres in this vicinity this week. Frank Kurz and Harold Kurz called at the James Walker farm Thursday morning.

Harold Freda Carl Cecelia Kurz Margaret Dorothy Schulenberg Lorenzo Freda Kretz Bill Spicknell Phyllis Mitchell Marjorie Kretz Farmers Union Patrick Siedel Robert Kurz Fred Kretz Josephine Kurz Laura Mitchell Sidney Christine Kretz

Local notes include Kurz family visits and Cheyenne trips

Josephine Kurz was a guest of Laura Mitchell on Friday. Several Kurz family members attended gatherings in Lorenzo and Cheyenne, including farm meeting, bazaars, and a Sunday baseball game. Visitors listed include Mrs. Boise and Mrs. Wilson of Cheyenne, the Dendinger family, Brekway, and the Chambers family.

Also Mentioned on This Page

U. S W. T. Kahse P. P. Cheff Dr. A. L. Miller Longhorns Potter Crew Kimall Lorenzo, Peetz Porter Oil Co Sidney, Nebraska Weary Motors Lans Boston ‘Erdinary Ee East Center Mrs. J. O East Dalton Leitha Devier Society Notes Goodyear M. W. Osborn Sidney, Webr Cecelia Kurs Frank Kurz Harold Kurz James Walker Farm Pitcairn Aries Idney Glass & Paint CO Geo. W. Moore Prop Carl Ed Caroline Kurz C. S. Chambers Harold and Freda Kurz, Margaret Dorothy” Schulenberg Doris Glenna Mac McCreath Nelson Finney Railway Express Agency Inc Fair Grounds Colorado Merrymakers Frank Schwasnick Uda Tom MIX Wonder America Heer Dick. Powell Wonder Bar Earl Jolson Warner Bros Anic del Rigo Corte Guy Kigms Xuth Dor Neley Mickey Mouse In
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