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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1933
Page
6
The committee report aligns with the senate on the bill. About $10,000 of oil company gas tax refund claims were omitted as the state gas tax collector will adjust these claims from gas tax money.
Range appeals to veterans and the public to wear poppies on poppy day as a tribute to fallen comrades in France. American Legion auxiliary volunteers will distribute the flowers and collect contributions to aid needy veterans and their families, with proceeds used for relief.
The board holds Runge rational and far from mentally deranged but refuses release until his family approves his return home. The order commits him to the asylum permanently unless freedom is granted after surveillance ends, with no opinion on likely future action.
A state weather and agriculture report projects an abnormally short winter wheat crop with an estimated 24.267 million bushels, down from 24.6 million last year and 57.431 million two years ago, noting heavy abandonment chiefly in the western two thirds of the state and 30 percent abandonment overall.
The golfing committee aims to have the course in prime condition with work on greers tee boxes traps and bunkers as weather allows. They hope for mild winds to avoid past disruptions. About 75 players are expected if weather stays favorable.
In the Wheat Belt two baseball rivals, Gurley Cardinals and Kimball, clashed as Dalton and Bunker Hill also vied for a pennant chase. Gurley’s hitting overwhelmed Kimball, while Dalton beat Bunker Hill 3 to 2 in a thriller. Bunker Hill travels to Lorenzo for a key matchup as weather dampened crowds last Sunday, with larger attendances hoped for next week.
The 1933 class will graduate next Wednesday evening with forty-two seniors receiving diplomas. Ministers on the program include Dr. Paul P. Cheff for invocation Dr. W. T. Kahse for scripture Rev. F. Charling Mills for prayer Rev. J. H. Bicknell for benediction and the high school orchestra will perform. The class has distinguished itself in athletics music drama and commercial work and marks the second graduation from the new high school building.
Residents divided over whether Sidney should offer beer openly as the movement spreads. Most fear loss of trade to Colorado, yet many oppose law violations by leading citizens. Council may defer action until after Scottsbluff, May 18, and May 19 Sidney meeting.
Army surgeons will inspect youths chosen for forestation work with publicity in this paper. Those to go must file enrollment blanks in triplicate. alternates and signers should report to the office to sign extra blanks. Transportation to North Platte is not provided. chosen boys or families must arrange travel or donate funds.
The Sidney Softball League will begin play next Tuesday with a 28 game schedule. Matchups include De Molay vs Bonham Lions vs Piggly Wiggly on May 22 and other daily games through June 6, with every team set to meet all others. schedules will be republished after completion.
The G N B society of the Episcopal church will hold a May dance tonight at the city auditorium. Tickets are 75 cents. The public is cordially invited.
Senator Green serves on the investigating board to probe further affairs. The attorney general notes travel expenses may not be paid beyond constitutional travel pay for one round trip. The resolution authorizes Capitol rooms for the committee, subcommittees, statewide hearings, hiring assistants, and bids for printing the report with power to take testimony and examine records.
Several council members and the mayor confer after protests over library board changes. The May 19 meeting is expected to revisit appointments as Mrs. McIntosh and Mr. Radcliffe, longtime members, are replaced by G. F. Liebendorfer and Mrs. J. W. Johnson amid public support for the incumbents.
Weather and travel report notes steady moisture aiding agriculture yet hindering transport. Intercity buses labor through muddy, rutted, and slippery roads with eastbound detours increasing travel time. Heavy snow near Kimball and Potter reported. rainfall blankets Nebraska roads. planting to follow easing of storms as crop prospects improve.
Nebraska lawmakers adjourn after enacting about 200 bills including a mortgage moratorium until March 1, 1935 and measures expanding governor powers over banks and insurance. A farm protest march with thousands demanded relief, while brewers beer legislation and moves toward repealing prohibition dominated final days.
The session faced veto risks over license fees for autos and trucks and an enabling act for public power districts to borrow Reconstruction funds. Governor Bryan, ill in bed, backed a unified fee schedule while conflicts between houses delayed decisions. The legislature repealed the deficiency judgment law, reformed intangible tax, renamed the code department, shortened divorce wait times, and standardized mileage fees while allowing counties an extra half mill for charity.
Daniel Mathews was picked up by Denver police in a dazed state and held at the police station while relatives were notified. He had previously applied for an emergency employment post office job but was not accepted. Mathews, a well known local figure, is a St Patrick academy graduate four years ago and has held various jobs. His parents, Mr and Mrs Charles Mathews, are pioneers in the area. his father has worked for the Union Pacific for years.
Grain traders awaited the government crop report as wheat, corn, and oats showed gradual gains after a Tuesday setback. Local dealers forecast wheat at 90 cents to a dollar by harvest, corn around 50 cents, and barley oats rising with the rest.
Government statistics indicate spring wheat output will be below demand, with authorities noting a large wheat surplus of about 330 million bushels expected by July 1. The report states spring wheat typically makes up 35 percent of U.S. wheat production.
March 15 report projects spring wheat at 20 986 000 acres with 12.75 bushels per acre ten year average yield. Total wheat harvest could reach 585 056 000 bushels, the smallest since 1896. Consumption rising as cattle feed and flour use surge, with winter wheat forecast down 100+ million from last year, rye production also dropping to 30 562 000 bushels.
Doran is slated to talk before the session on laws and practical economics that reduce overhead. Alliance and Hemingford attendees will hear about new officers to be elected and conference times with state officials.
Commercial students earned several honors at a Sterling meet held Saturday. Names include Mary Ona McEndaffer and Helen Mae Walker from Sterling, Ada Mae Beal from Sidney, and Helen Ayle from Sidney. A cup will be awarded to the Sidneyites for their performance after a preliminary Sterling win appeared to lead.
State authorities had not acted to stop the threatened beer rebellion at Scottsbluff. Sheriff M. L. Endres said the chief would decide policy. Governor Bryan, still in bed at the executive mansion, said he was busy in conferences.
Senator Frank McCarter notes beer is sold openly in Bayard Scottsbluff and Bridgeport as the state law on August 10 looms. Lawyers doubt enforcement amid organized resistance and foresee continuances until after the August 10 deadline.
Oliver Dunlap 21 near Hat Creek and Chester Dunlap 24 with Edwin Wilkins 24, recently released from prison, received 10 and 15 year terms respectively after confessing to robbery at Sherven ranch 25 miles northwest of Harrison on May 1. They tied the rancher in a chair, burned him, ransacked buildings, then stole an auto load of loot and also confessed to robbing Jim Butler near Alliance on April 17, taking $237.50 and groceries. Butler avoided reporting. Sherven rode 12 miles to notify authorities.
A controversial article argues that mandating corn alcohol as motor fuel would turn every filling station into a speakeasy. It mocks adding juniper essence and water to gasoline, proposes taxing juniper berries, and urges support for a law to aid juniper growers and youth culture.
Lawmakers debated naming proposals amid a broader energy discussion. Clarity on terminology is sought to distinguish a suggested term gasberries from the razzberry linked to the alcohol gas stove issue.
Mrs. F A Barger offers homemade candies for Mother's Day at 70 cents per pound. Call 367 for orders and pickup.
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