Omaha Boosters Invade Sidney On Annual Tour
Omaha business boosters representing the Chamber of Commerce invaded Sidney on a special Burlington train with a five-wire, one hundred strong delegation. The welcome was hearty as Sidney schools paused, a band played, and locals traded shop talk while souvenirs flew and promises of rosy business prospects spread.
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Omaha
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Chamber of Commerce
Nebraska
Burlington Lines
Matt
Boosters
American Legion Park Plans Moving Forward in Sidney
Sidney Post No. 17 American Legion committee shapes a park development on the south side of the city funded by I E Grabill. The group including I E Pindell Dr R E Roche and Attorney Golden Kratz has hired Floriet Johnson of Sterling to design driveways and layout. One hundred trees have been purchased and planted this week with plans for completion in the coming days.
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Sidney Post No. 17
American Legion
I. EB. Grabill
Sidey
I. EB. Pindell
R. E. Roche
Golden Kratz
Floriet Johnson
Sterling
Sidney Faces Broadwater In Season Opener Clash
Broadwater visits Sidney for the season opener in the Big Four league schedule. Home fans are promised a strong lineup as Sidney counters with one of its best squads. Game starts at 2 30 p m.
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Broadwater
Sidney
Idney
McFadden Lot Selected as Swimming Pool Site in Sidney
Sidney Swimming Pool project shareholders pick the McFadden lot south of the Sidney Ice & Storage plant for the new pool. The 66 by 132 foot site will house a 50 by 110 foot concrete lined pool with varied depths, drainage, cold and hot water, fencing, and a guard. Fees will be set later, and bids will be invited to advance work soon for public access at an early date.
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McFadden
Sidney Swimming Pool
Sidney Ice & Storage Company
Beuilt
Bida
Warm Sunshine Spurs Cheyenne Farmers Toward Best Crop Record
Western Nebraska reports a welcomed shift to sunny skies after a stormy spell. Cheyenne county sees strong wind yet minimal damage as farmers resume field work with tractors and plows. forecasters anticipate Cheyenne county may set the state's biggest crop record this year, with wide region watching Sidney and Cheyenne county closely.
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Nebraska
Cheyenne
Cheyenne County
Sidney
Hat Blocking Machine Installed at Sidney Steam Laundry
Sidney Steam laundry adds a modern hat blocking system to the dry cleaning department. Manager F A Bush plans to expand renovations of men's headwear and produce like-new sky pieces. An upcoming up-to-date pressing machine will boost output as the plant grows to be second to none in western Nebraska towns. Service is the main slogan, combining quality with peppy service for a discriminating public.
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Sidney
F. A. Bush
Bush
Nebraska
Sidney Schools Prepare for Final Examinations
All departments of Sidney schools are getting ready for final examinations with staff coordinating schedules and review sessions to help students perform well.
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Sidney Schools
Good Programs Attract Crowds To Sidney Music Week
Music Week in Sidney draws large crowds from the city and surrounding area. Under Mrs. J. W. Johnson the program director, each session runs smoothly with praise from attendees. Tuesday's changes showcased artistic expression by Revelers, Miss Helen Englert, Jey Baker, Mrs. Blaine GraMiss, Dalton band members, Miss Kusey, and Clyde. The Robin Hood churning trio and Liebendorfer family numbers highlighted the varied program.
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Sidney
J. W. Johnson
Helen Englert
Jey Baker
Blaine Gra
Bertha Flo
Simp Readoolsey
Dalton
Mathilde
Hanson
Hgh School
Kusey
Clyde
Liebendorfer
Johnson
Miss Burgess
Barnyard golf rising as Sidney summer pastime
Barnyard golf fans in Sidney gather as horse shoe players turn to a new pastime. Local enthusiasts including Frank Nolan Dan Campbell Tom Poole Jim Nelson Fred Crouse Chief Joe Wait Art Tanner Carl Olson and Jim McDaniel line up to form a strong pool of players ready to popularize the sport for gentlemen of good taste.
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Sidney
Charleston
Frank Nolan
Dan Campbell
Tom Poole
Jim Nelson
Fred Crouse
Policeman Abre
Joe Wait
Art Tanner
Carl Olson
Jim McDaniel
Carl Jones
Richards
Kerrigan
Howard
Kimball Man Arraigned in Rice Killing Case
Edward Kemmering of Kimball faces three charges including murder manslaughter and assault with intent to commit serious bodily harm in the Lee Rice death after a fight. The state called fourteen witnesses over two days, with the case carried over to Friday due to the defendant’s attorney's absence.
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Edward Kemmering
Kimball Young Man
Leele Rice
Kemmering
Anyother
Government Calls in Liberty Bonds of Second Loan
The treasury department calls 31.7 billion dollars of the second Liberty loan bonds due November 15, marking their tenth anniversary and nonpayment of interest after that date. Notices run in all American-language papers and placards appear in post offices and banks. A Dewey radio broadcast announced the move with ties to Kansas City and San Francisco. Authorities may offer an exchange for other securities before November 15, with cash redemption allowed after October 15.
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Treasury Department
Joan
Dewey
Kansas City
San Francisco
Melton
Bearnterest
Treasury
The
Sidney Territory
Sidney groups push for city youth work progress
A Tuesday meeting in the Sidney library brought representatives from several local organizations to discuss forming a permanent body to sponsor youth activities. A May 17 meeting is set to decide on its establishment with emphasis on supporting Boy Scout and Camp Fire work for boys and girls.
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Sidney
Sale of Central Avenue business blocks to local buyers
Confirmation has been made of the sale of the two Simons buildings on Central avenue to H. Snyder and George Moore, both of this city. One building houses Barker's clothing store, the other Hepner's, both two stories of native stone. The deal, supported by out of town parties, centers around $20,000 as the consideration, with final delivery anticipated soon amid county interest in a forthcoming Telegraph special edition.
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Simons
Central Avenue
8. H. Snyder
George Moore
Barker’s
Hepner’s
Central Business District
Gasoline prices drop two cents across state
Standard Oil distributors in Sidney territory announce an immediate two cent per gallon cut on gasoline one cent on kerosene and one cent on distillate. Western Nebraska oil and Porter oil also implement the new prices. Local dealers say the move reflects lower production costs and greater supply, with no wartime motive.
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Standard Oil Company
Sidney
Standard
Western Nebraska Oil Company
Porter Oil Company
Velegraph
UN Iis
Sidney Couple Marries Quietly in Julesburg Colorado
Sidney friends were surprised to learn that Floyd Matteson and Miss Hope Johnson wed last Wednesday at the Congregational parsonage in Julesburg Colorado. Rev C E Powell officiated with Mrs Powell and Mrs Amsburg present. Miss Johnson, a Sidney native, recently worked at the Northwestern Bell Telephone office. Matteson, son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Matteson of Grand Island, had been living here briefly and now plans to reside in Cheyenne with his bride.
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Floyd
Matteson
Miss Hope
Johnson
Sidney
Colorado
Julesburg
C. E. Powell
Powell
Amsburg
Glenn Matteson
Grand Island
Cheyenne
Mrs Griffith Attends Women’s Benefit Assn Convention
Mrs F G Griffith returned from Omaha where she attended a three day convention of the Women’s Benefit association as a delegate from Sidney Review. The event opened with a banquet for five hundred delegates and members and included ritualistic work with eleven drill teams. Sidney Review won a cash prize for membership gains as Mrs Della M Hall was elected Nebraska State Commander and designated the state’s delegate to the Supreme Review in Port Huron Michigan next month.
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F. G. Griffith
Omaha
Woman's Benefit Association
Sidney
Della M. Hall
Nebraska
Supreme Review
Port Huron
Michigan
Beet Acreage Increased in North Platte Valley
Roy Roseberry of Great Western Sugar reports rapid contract signing and projects at least 500 more beet acres contracted this year in the North Platte Valley despite delays from bad weather.
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North Platte Valley
Roy Roseberry
Great Western Sugar Company
May crop report shows wheat good and other crops late
The May report from state and federal agricultural statisticians notes wheat in excellent condition except in southwestern counties with some abandonment. Hay crops look promising, oats are late, hay stocks up. Groundwork for corn progressing well. Abandoned winter wheat acreage totals 4% with 3,424,000 acres to harvest versus 2,881,000 last year. Rye harvest at 291,000 acres with 4,202,000 bushels forecast. tame hay at 90% condition. alfalfa shows some disease injury from dry season and prior winter.
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Federal
Division of Agricultural Statistics
Panhandle
Sidney Electric Shop Passes to New Owner This Week
Announcement reports the transfer of Sidney's Electric shop from Zada Zollers to A. H. Fehr of Glendive Montana. Fehr takes charge with his family moving to Sidney, promising progressive service while C. A. Houge stays on under new management. Mrs Zollers leaves a popular business and hopes to remain in Sidney.
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Sidney
Zada Zollers
A. H. Fehr
Glendive
Montana
Fehr
C. A. Houge
Zollers
President Poole Accompanies Boosters On Tour
I. T. Poole manager of John Deere and Sidney Chamber of Commerce president joins the Omaha Boosters on their tour through Platte Valley east to Omaha and Grand Island. The trip ends Saturday night with Poole sharing insights on the local agricultural situation as the group travels north through Cheyenne county.
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I. T. Poole
John Deere Company
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Omaha
Platte Valley
Grand Island
Cheyenne County
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Sidney Music Week
Kimball
Telegraph
Mrs. Griffith
Woman's Benefit Ass'n
Sidney Electric Shop
Poole
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