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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1936
Page
8
Letters to state director Gladys J. Shamp reveal how NYA work supports students. Students describe using funds for supplies and school tasks while several principals and a superintendent call NYA a life saver, enabling continued schooling for many. About 3,585 high school students in 414 Nebraska schools participate.
72 seniors graduated Wednesday capping the 1935 36 term. Evelyn Lessman won a 150 tuition scholarship to a Nebraska teachers college while Robert Rexroth and Howard Reimers each received 100 toward tuition at Nebraska Agricultural College. Both earned high school letters. the program praised the school’s curricular and extracurricular growth and Sidney public schools as among the state’s finest. The district notes rising farm enrollment and expanding programs in the larger plant.
The Lutheran convention concluded with highlights including an anniversary service for Trinity Lutheran church in Sidney and a memorial for Dr. J H. Miller of Fremont. Delegates were named to the national convention in Columbus and licenses granted for Blaine Simon to serve in Clinton Iowa, with several pastors and layleaders listed as delegates.
Lincoln city approves purchase of a pumping unit and rejects rental bids. Reed's bid was lower. American Bank offers to buy up to 5000 dollars in bonds of Improvement District No 4, with city paying printing costs and legal talent. Bond quantity undecided until work finishes, with completion uncertain between summer and autumn.
Dr Donahoe outlines how dental records aid posthumous identification, tracing fingerprint history and arguing teeth remain usable after fingerprints fail. He notes a plate found with a grave body proves a seven year earlier Frahm plate match and urges uniform records for law officers.
The article reports final 1935 wheat payments arriving Thursday with many farmers who filed before January 6 still to receive 1936 benefits. It notes a large amount of corn hog money remains to be paid.
The case involving Jewett denied a permit for a beer garden. He claimed he was only a clerk earning a wage and five percent of net receipts for rent. He blamed a church fight and local opposition to a north side beer tavern, noting fights and inebriated visitors at a recent celebration. The commission found no good reason to overturn the denial and refused the license.
Attorney Barlow files formal denials to contempt charges linked to regulatory actions governing the practice of law. The move comes as a procedural step in a dispute with disciplinary authorities, reflecting ongoing maneuvers in a case centered on professional conduct and licensing standards.
The text argues the Supreme Court lacks jurisdiction and cannot hold contempt for unlawful practice of law without a statute. It contends the court has not issued orders, so no disobedience exists, and questions whether statutes render unlawful practice as contempt. It also asserts the court’s power over bar admission and practice is supreme, challenging prior holdings.
Patrick Foley is found dead with funeral services set for today at Sidney Cemetery. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Joanna Chapman and Mrs. Bridget Kelly, both of Sidney.
Grace Kerns died February 26 1920 with investigation into cause by stomach test. Survived by wife three stepchildren four grandchildren one sister Mrs Grace Zorn of Dalton three brothers Tonyas Henry and Bernard and a nephew Allen Stikker all of Dalton and a niece Mrs Rose Cortelyou of San Dalton
A testimonial touts Van-Tage herbal compound as miracle cure for gas pains and sluggish kidneys. Mr. J F Brown of Denver reports relief from agony, gas, headaches, and sleepless nights after using Van-Tage and endorses it for others. Sidney Drug Co promotes sales locally.
Francisco’s parents died about 12 years ago. Funeral services will be held at Broadwater and burial at Dalton once arrangements are set after the stomach examination. Mr and Mrs Stikker lived east of Dalton, then on a farm north of Broadwater, moved to central Nebraska, returning this spring to assist on Tonyas Stikker’s farm ten miles northeast of Dalton.
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