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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1932
Page
6
A Cheyenne county woman writes a weekly Telegraph News column praising President Hoover's stance on congress. She condemns lobby influence, calls for fiscal restraint, discusses the bonus controversy for veterans, and cites Garrett Garrett and Bertrand Russell on credit and war spending. She promotes outdoor life and warns against arming nations.
Herbert Stevens, editor of the Potter Review, reclaimed the Dix Enterprise and Sidney Sun assets after the Sun's single issue. Cooper failed to meet a mortgage and type claim, abandoned operations, and relocated to Albin Wyoming with a plan to start the Albin Journal. Merchants note advertising declines and many Nebraska towns merge or suspend papers to survive.
Governor Bryan sought a federal $1,000,000 appropriation to fight a grasshopper plague. Secretary Hyde replies that agriculture is powerless until Congress acts. Hyde says even swift action would be belated due to contracts, mill changes, and deliveries, urging Bryan to set up a plan now.
Governor Bryan says no funds yet for grasshopper control but favors swift action if Congress approves. Western lawmakers push for an agricultural appropriation, with bills possible Monday. Damage seen in Niobrara, Crofton, and Spencer as farmers gather to discuss remedies. South Dakota awaits aid timing. Francisco P Sevilla, former Mexican official, refused aid for his family's children aged four months to eleven years.
The 42nd annual Nebraska Stock Growers association convention will be held June 16 to 18 in Scottsbluff. Sessions at the Orpheum theatre and Lincoln hotel, with a banquet at Danceland, a country club luncheon, and a special Egyptian theatre show for guests. Speakers include Gov. Bryan, James C. Swift, Bruce McCulloch, Prof H J Gramlich, Cullen N. Wright, and C O Robinson.
Western Nebraska sees numerous Mexican families deported due to inability to support themselves. From Sidney Scottsbluff Alliance and other towns send families back to Mexico. The Ayalla family of Alliance was sent from Fort Houston Texas. ten children born in ten years without a doctor. Authorities note illegal entry in 1918 and charity groups report high relief costs.
Local residents from Antelope County share hospitality and visits across families including Nelson, Madden, Olsen, Bertramson, and Herboldsheimer households. Sunday gatherings, Tuesday afternoon calls, and weekly farm related meetings reflect tight community ties with multiple households hosting guests and attending events.
SOUTH SUNOL. Mrs. Geo. Bonser Jr. and Mrs. Albert Otties visit Sterling. many neighbors call on friends. Pinkeye keeps Virginia Kendrick from school. several residents shop, call, and attend church events. Farmers busy with corn. local socializing includes dinners, visits, and a weiner roast at the Presbyterian church.
McSdames T A and Ernest Bonser assisted with the junior senior band event duties, helping organize volunteers and oversee refreshments for the ceremony. Their contribution supported student activities and community participation in the school project.
Lucile Bonser, a member of the junior class, attended the banq uet at Crook Wednesday evening.
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