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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1938
Page
7
New extension between Sidney and Scottsbluff will be fully hard surfaced before January 1, 1939. Currently only non oiled segments remain in Cheyenne and Morris counties.
Nebraska foresees a large wheat crop with acreage shrinking from 4 412 000 to 3 261 000 acres and about 8 percent abandonment this year. The 1938 yield is estimated at 15 bushels per acre, up from 14 last year, with a historical top of 23 bushels in 1906. Rye production through May 1 stands at 4 300 000 bushels, versus 3 900 000 last year.
From the fields several days by wet weather the county agricultural agent's office at Sidney reports corn acreage may be sliced sharply this year to make more room for sorghums.
Ruth Fenske takes first in the District 6 accuracy typing event with Sunol High School students guided by Mrs. Reva Briggs in the commercial department.
John T. McIntosh, longtime Sidney postmaster and former district court clerk, died aged earlier years. A golf club pioneer and early air mail field operator, he influenced pilots of the era. Funeral from St Patrick's Catholic Church Saturday at 9 30 am with burial in Catholic cemetery. The Gehrig Funeral Home in charge. Pallbearers named. Rosary at his home this Friday evening.
Cheyenne County outlines a proposed budget totalling 146 960 with general fund expenses of 59 420. It lists anticipated revenues from property and vehicle taxes and other funds and cites a long history of budget budgeting since 1932 with deficits declining from over 40 000 to about 8 500.
Cheyenne County plans to tackle a deficit before year end and outline tax relief steps. The board notes many bridges and culverts need replacement but funds are limited. With 884 miles of elevated roads, residents value the road system and support ongoing maintenance, though the budget allocates little funding for expansion.
Cheyenne County farmers sought an official ruling on a truck license issue. Mr Mahr’s letter appears to have answered the question completely and satisfactorily in clear terms.
The ceremony lists forty eight graduates including Butterfield Craig Cruise Daniels Davidson Ely Elsen Ellsworth Foster Gade Gell Glassburn Hand Hengl Howard Haworth Johnson Larson Leahrs McDonald McRoberts Meehan Miller Morfeld Narjes Roberts Sack Schiller Sellers Schulz Schlicting Scott Slaytor Taylor Thompson Thorpe Travis Wassum Yowell.
Five Big Springs high school girls on a sneaked trip were injured when a blow-out caused their car to overturn twice near Laramie Wyoming. Driver George Wendt of Los Angeles and three girls were treated for cuts and bruises at Larimer County Hospital. Injured were Ruth Gullivan 18, Winifred White 17, Ruby Condy 16, Arlene Bailey and Marian Granmore. the latter two were uninjured.
The Farm Security Administration led by L. A. White reports 1221 loans approved in April totaling 412087.54 dollars to Nebraska farmers. Repayments total 403 loans worth 52119.12 with 26 repaid in full. Grant load was 13602 with average grant 16.94 dollars. White notes expected big drop in May as milk production and fuel needs ease.
Dr Leo Thomas operates as custropractor and naturopath at the Oshorn Building. The listing notes professional roles in alternative medicine and medical practice.
The attorney general ruled counties may set a one mill emergency relief levy despite exceeding the statute’s single-levy limit, as long as the total county levy does not surpass five mills. Richardson County asks via County Attorney J. H. Falloon of Falls City. Mothers pension, soldiers relief, and county fair levies stay within the 3 1/2 mill limit.
Simon Fishman, once a Sidney businessman and farm leader, pledges Greeley County a new hospital if this year’s wheat crop meets goals. He hopes the hospital becomes a memorial to his late daughter, notes a Tribune Kansas report. He predicts 100 000 to 150 000 bushels from an average crop.
Cheyenne County farmers are urged to watch for new hatches of young grasshoppers and to cooperate in the 1938 control program by reporting hatches to their precinct grasshoppers control committee or County Agent Swinbank. Early information on hatch locations aids planning of the poisoning campaign.
A lively film at the Fox Theatre stars Constance Bennett and Brian Aherne in Merrily We Live directed by Norman Z. McLeod. Bennett plays the spoiled Kilbourne daughter in a witty romp of mirth and romance, while Aherne shifts from tramp to romantic lead with engaging restraint.
Weekday Masses at 7 a.m and Sunday Masses at 7 8 and 9 30 a m Sunday evening devotion rosary instruction and benediction at 7 30 p m Anten Link Pastor.
The First Methodist Episcopal Church lists Sunday School at 9 45 A M and Morning Worship at 11 A M with Eleanor Rose of Omaha as guest soloist. Sermon titled A Story That Should Be Told. Monday 6 P M covered dish dinner and Wednesday 7 30 prayer service. Minister John J Sheaff notes reflections on achievement and virtue.
St Pauls Lutheran announces English service at 10 00 A M and no German services. Sunday school at 9 30 A M with a change of time. The annual school picnic is this Sunday with lunch baskets, a school program after services, and afternoon games and contests on the grounds. H T Krohn
Church announces Sunday schedule including School at 10 AM Morning Worship at 11 AM Orchestra rehearsal 2 PM Endeavor 6 30 PM Evening Worship 7 30 PM Choir Rehearsal Thursday 8 AM Job's Daughters service will worship with us next Sunday morning with a sermon for them minister J L Tyner invites a hearty welcome.
Trinity Lutheran Church invites all to Sunday services with Church School at 9 45 and worship at 11 00 pastor W T Kahse D D preaching on The Worship in Song cordial welcome extended to everyone
The Fourth Sunday after Easter service at Christ Church Episcopal led by Dean P E Spehr with 9 45 A M Church School for children and families in attendance.
An upbeat reflection on optimism, describing the resilient individual who converts cold opposition into energy, fuels momentum with enthusiasm, and continues to advance despite initial setbacks.
Morning prayer and sermon at 11:00 A M Friday service. Friday at 7:00 P M choir practice. You are cordially invited to worship with us.
The Presbyterian Church holds Sunday School at 10:00 AM and worship at 11:00 AM with a sermon titled The Hidden Goo. Special music features a Girls Trio, with Mrs. Bob Clark at the piano. Paul P Cheff serves as Minister.
The Gurley Methodist Church offers Sunday School at 10:00 A M and church service at 11:00 A M with the topic The Responsibility of the Church in Education Epworth League meets at 7:30 P M Clinton Senneff is the pastor.
Grace Lutheran Church schedules worship at 9 30 A M with church school at 10 30 A M Baccalaureate services follow at 7 30 P M A Vacation Church School runs from June 13 to 24 led by Pastor John S Rhine
Memorial Poppy sale in Sidney on Saturday May 21 by the American Legion and Auxiliary. The piece describes the Poppy as a symbol of sacrifice and service of fallen soldiers from World War I and references Field of France, crosses, and Col John McRae's poem.
The article recalls Flanders Fields and pledges to wear a red poppy on Poppy Day to honor fallen soldiers. It notes hospitalized veterans earn income from making poppies, aiding families and supporting Rehabilitation and Child Welfare programs run by the American Legion and Auxiliary, with poppies distributed May 21 by Auxiliary ladies.
The article notes Friday the 13th brings superstition and fear, with many people avoiding going outside. It describes the day as an omen of bad luck similar to walking under a ladder or breaking a mirror, and says thousands stay indoors.
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