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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1932
Page
1
Local merchants report heavy volume on Wednesday with four stores noting strong cash flow though margins were pressured by low pricing. Aiming to build future customer relations officials plan monthly trade days, while several thousand dollars were spent on promotions and staffing to handle the uptick.
Poppy Day sales are planned for Saturday May 28 in Sidney with local unit of the American Legion auxiliary coordinating volunteers to sell flowers. Proceeds support veteran rehabilitation and relief services as thousands of disabled veterans honor fallen service members from World War I.
Fifty one seniors will receive diplomas at Sidney High School graduation exercises in the school auditorium. The baccalaureate sermon will be by Rev F Charling Mills of the Methodist church. Commencement speaker is The Reverend Taum i Kauhb, from the Wes lebar university, with a program including processional, hymns, salutatory, valedictory, and diploma presentation.
Congressman Robert G Simmon reports progress on spring grain sowing and new post office building plans. He says bids may be issued soon as economy measures are taken, though no construction delay or stoppage is expected if federal funds remain sufficient. The post office property has been purchased and a call for bids could come this month.
Wulf Deacon is set to open officially on Sunday at the Sid ney country club for its annual golf tournament. Captains C W Smith and Guy V Dorar lead teams in a 18 hole match as members aim for an even field and a brisk, expeditious event.
Librarian Constance Corbett notes increased demand for books amid unemployment and economic gloom. She urges officials to maintain library funding, stressing libraries support employment prep, leisure, morale, and access to diverse materials for patrons like the elderly and students.
The upcoming Jenkins Moore welterweight clash at the Sidney arena on May 18 promises a strong turnout despite limited recent activity from Jenkins. Moore seeks top contention with a win, while a rousing semi final features Bill O Neil versus Neal Prince. Ticket sales begin at Joe Simp aones pool hall and Sidney Drug Co with general admission 1 and reserved 1.50.
Alliance Nebraska officials warn that a new mimeographed newspaper, similar to Sidney papers, could replace the Times Herald. Merchants favor lower advertising rates, while the paper would be newsless, run by one or two people with no overhead and distributed by boys.
Funeral services for Mrs L G Lowe were held Wednesday afternoon at Christ Episcopal church with Rev James B Ree in charge. Both church and grave services were brief and without sermon or songs. A large crowd of relatives and friends attended, with many staying outside in cars to join the cortege to Greenwood cemetery.
Crop production reports indicate delayed URUP loan payments to farmers with 22 checks received since last week and over 42 000 dollars paid in, while about 59 more payments await application approvals. About 300 farmers sought more, but several applications were refused on technical grounds. Regional offices in Minneapolis race to finish processing amid funds disbursed, with spring planting likely to involve barley and oats and winter wheat largely damaged or needing replanting.
The Timles for Tinley group led by Albert A Namen Harry Fink and Raymond J Gibbons, Council Bluffs, sponsored General Tinley for the Democratic vice presidential nomination. They reported 9 pledged delegates and a Nebraska majority, with Tinley to address Omaha environmental clubs in May after a governor Bryan meeting to plan further steps.
Terry Carpenter of Scottsbluff Democratic congressional candidate in the fifth district declares in a letter to B E Hime that he will work to abolish the federal farm board if elected. He notes plans to visit the district and discuss the farm board issue, contrasting with Representative Robert G Simmons, a strong backer of the board.
The Fox theatre opens matinees and evening shows today for the Freigburg Passion play staged in Germany. Adolph and George Assnachi portray Christus and Judas, drawing praise for their acting. Manager A J Hamilton schedules special matinees to handle expected large crowds. theater ad lists show times.
Sidney's first monthly trade day drew merchants to a surge of activity as large old currency, dust covered and buried for two years, surfaced in several stores. The event aimed to boost business and revive purchase volume, showing farmers and residents had saved excess earnings for these moments of opportunity.
Sidney Seals host Potter Bearcats in Wheat Belt League opener as both teams seek season momentum. Closman and Bushong lead Potter in early form after last Sunday’s highlights. Willis backed by solid catching and improving defense for Sidney. Local fans urged to attend for an encouraging home start.
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