Preliminary Hearing In Conspiracy Case For Johnson Leachman
In Lincoln county court a conspiracy case filed May 12 against Jules H. Johnson W W A Leachman and co defendant Kar vanek centers on fraud against Karel Kovarek and the Peoples Savings and Loan. Johnson Leachman face a ten oclock preliminary hearing before Judge Robert A Barlow with bond issues unresolved for Johnson and Leachman freed under bonds on varying terms. Kar vanek waived preliminary hearing after pleading not guilty. Attorneys listed include R P Kepler Sidney Richard Stout and Charles Mattson Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jules H. Johnson
W.W. A. Leachman
Lincoln
Jack Karvanek
Slaney
Robert A. Barlow
Karvanek
Leachman
Johnson
Leabman
R. P. Kepler
Sidney
Richard Stout
Charles Mattson
Karel Kovarek
Snyder
Peoples Savings and Loan Association of
Kovarek
Hopper Hatching Is On In Cheyenne County
The grasshopper situation in Cheyenne county is developing this week as pests continue to hatch. Heavy hatchings have been reported from several parts of the county in warm days, with crop damage feared before poison becomes available. County Agent Swinbank notes hatch slowed by weather, early reports from Colton Sidney and Bronson indicate widespread hatching and some crop damage. Farmers urged to monitor and secure poison material. federal bait reportedly 25 percent mill feed and 75 percent sawdust with sodium arsenite. Sealed bids for bituminous surfacing on highway 19 between Sidney and Huntsman due June 10 with wage rates 40 to 60 cents per hour. Plans on file. $800 certified check required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Swinbank
Farm Bureau
O. 5 S. Bare
Colton
Sidney
Bronson
Department of Roads and Irrigation
Huntsman
Union Pacific
Telegraph
National Reemployment Service
Lincoln
Bridgeport
State Department of Roads and Irrigation
Denver-Black Hills
Colorado
Nebraska
Fish Exhibit and Free Movies in Sidney Next Week
The game forestation and parks commission will bring an exhibition truck to Sidney next Tuesday and Wednesday with a free fish exhibit and a free film showing outdoor views of Nebraska state parks. The truck aims to park on a downtown lot near 10th Avenue and Jackson Street, with possible electric and water connections, and will arrive at noon Tuesday, stay overnight, and part of Wednesday.
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Game, Forestation and Parks Commssion
Sidney
Nebraska
10Th Avenue
Jackson Street
Telegraph Building
Prisoners Recaptured After Brief Freedom
Leroy Kinser and George Proxwell escaped Sunday night from Scotts Bluff county jail in Gering and were recaptured by Tuesday night. Proxwell was nabbed in a residence garage, Kinser turned himself in at the police station, and officers tracked him to the jail after a brief chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Kinser
George Proxwell
Scotts Bluff
Gering
Proxwell
Scottsbluff
Kinser
Social Workers In Session Wednesday Panhandle conference meet at Sidney club
About 80 persons attended the district meeting of the panhandle conference for social work at Sidney country club on Wednesday. Ruth Cockrell presided, H. E Bauman led the banquet, and speakers including Leontine Young, Louise Sonderegger, Gale Carrithers, Clinton Johnson, and L. R. Gerber discussed child welfare, WPA to private employment shifts, and NERA roles with questions answered during a round table session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
Sidney Country Club
Ruth Cockrell
Dawes Counts
H. E Bauman
Cheyenne County
Leontine Young
Alliance
Louise Sonderegger
Scottsbluff
Gale Carrithers
WPA
IPA
Clinton Johnson
Scott
L. R. Gerber
Lincoln
Social Service Bureau
NERA
Harry D. Elmore
Commodity Distribu
Mistake In Bill Will Cut Assistance Funds
Nebraska lawmakers near adjournment disclosed a $200 000 error in the 54 million dollar biennial budget bill that could reduce the state assistance program over two years. The mismatch arose from the gas tax split between roads and social security not updated in the budget bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Commissioners Favor Oiling Feeder Road South Of Town
Cheyenne county commissioners in regular session on May 18 approve a resolution at the chamber of commerce request to surface the southbound feeder road from Sidney to the junction with highway 19 two miles south. The measure cites resident requests and state gas tax funds for feeder to market highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Commissioners
Sidney
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Cheyenne
Nebraska
Cheyenne County Leads Nebraska in High Old Age Aid Average
A state report released Wednesday shows Cheyenne County posting the highest April per case average of 26.04 dollars for old age assistance, well above the state average of 18.28. The document details changes in recipients, payments, and pending claims across categories including dependent children and blind assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Nebraska
State Assistance Committee
Panhandle
Box Butte
Ethanehe
Whrue
Garden
Kimball
Morrill
Late Corn Planting Delays Reported Across Nebraska
Cool weather slowed crops as Nebraskan farmers push corn planting ahead of peak season. A. E. Anderson, state and federal statistician, notes spring work is backward and drought damage affects light soils in central and western areas. Winter wheat shows poor moisture and spotty conditions. Vacant farm houses observed amid limited idle land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
A. E. Anderson
Walther League to Present Just Plain Polks Tonight
The Walther league of St. Pauls Lutheran church near Potter will stage the three act comedy Just Plain Polks at the city auditorium tonight at eight. Cast includes Dr Gilbert Carl Mueller Mrs Gilbert Adelaide Meyer Zeke Trimble Walter Hilpert Arletta Bedell Rhoda Boehnke Prof Winkler Gerhard Bergt Kitty Mason Marcella Boehnke Richard Morrey Harold Meyer Rosie Olga Schuessler Jim Granger Arthur Baack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walther League of
Schubarth Appointed As Successor To Reetz
The board of commissioners in session Tuesday appointed Arthur Schubarth to succeed the late George Reetz as assessor in Pleasant View precinct. Reetz died last Sunday. Schubarth presented his bond and it was approved Tuesday. Compensation insurance covering employers liability manufacturers and contractors public liability was given to the Employers Mutual Casualty Company R P Kepler agent. An amusement permit was granted to Benish hall for the year 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissoners
Arthur Schubarth
George Reetz
Pleasant View
Reetz
Schubarth
Employers Mutual Casualty Company
R. P. Kepler
Benish Hall
Mass at St Patrick Church for Rev Anthony Egging
Rev Anthony Egging son of Mr and Mrs Theodore Egging will celebrate his first mass at St Patrick s church on Sunday May 23 at 9 30 am He will be ordained a priest at Grand Island Saturday His philosophical and theological studies were at St John s seminary in Little Rock Arkansas Public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Egging
Theodore Egging
St. Patrick's Church
Grand Island
St. John’s Seminary
Little Rock
Ark
Annual Sale Of Poppies To Be Held Saturday
A Sidney event will see members of the American Legion and the ladies auxiliary selling remembrance poppies on the streets this Saturday May 22. The appeal honors fallen soldiers and supports ongoing veterans services locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
France
Sidney
Legion Auxiliary
One Case Heard This May Court Term Dud Caled In
The May term of district court produced seven scheduled cases and ten on list but only one actual hearing occurred. Willmore versus Houser was heard with ten days for briefs to Judge Nisley. Dalton Cooperative Society versus Eddy began Wednesday night and was adjourned to this morning due to Judge Nisley’s prior North Platte hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willmore Vs. Houser
Nisley
Dalton Cooperative Society Vs. Eddy
North Platte
Western Public Service Chief Questions Nebraska Power District Plan
W M Bird president of Western Public Service at Scottsbluff said Wednesday the plan to have Nebraska's hydroelectric power district purchase private companies is a wonderful picture on paper but questions its soundness and suspects an effort to save somebody's chestnuts. He said his company had not been approached and he only knew what he read in the papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Bird
Western Public Service Company
Scottsbluff
Nebraska
Amateur Golf Meet in Sidney on June 6th
A 36 hole amateur golf tournament is set at Sidney Country Club on Sunday June 6 with medal play first 18 holes to qualify. Players from three states are expected, flights will accommodate all entrants. Play begins at 7 am, dinner at noon, entry fee is one dollar not including dinner. The committee urges Sidney players to boost entries toward 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Country Club Sundey
Golf
Sidney
Coffee Views Justice Resignation and Court Size
Rep Harry Coffee says Associate Justice Van Devanter’s retirement aligns with an understanding with the House Judiciary Committee chair that the retirement act would be used by some judges. He believes it lessens calls for changing the Supreme Court size. Rep Charles McNaughtin of Omaha says the resignation eases the rationale for the proposed reorganization plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Coffee
van Devanter
House Judiciary Committee
Supreme Court
Coofee
Charles Mcnaugnin
Omaha
Street Oiling Bids Due Tonight Amid Delay On Aid
The city council will meet to consider bids for oiling 54 blocks of residential streets. No contract will be let until government word on a proposed PWA appropriation. Property owners will receive notices with exact costs and asked for opinions. If owners approve regardless of aid, work may start this summer. Also under discussion is an anti peddler ordinance patterned after the Green River statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PWA
Roche
Sidney
Washington
Burke
Green River
Wehmiller
Merchants Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Ladies Golf Tourney At Local Club Sunday
A one club tournament for Sidney country club ladies will be held next Sunday. Play starts at nine o clock with handicaps and nine holes. Prizes for low score and fewest putts. 25 cent entry fee. Tournament aims to boost golf interest among members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Country Club
Evelyn Tompkins
Woman's Club Closes Active Year Tuesday
The Woman's Club ended its year on Tuesday as committees presented their final reports. Mrs. L. L. Christy, who led the club through two active years, presided and oversaw discussion of plans for next year. Mrs. Christy handed the gavel to newly elected president Mrs. Margaret Martin, with officers Mrs. M. E. Pettibone, vice president, Mrs. J. C. Swinbank, secretary, and Mrs. W. D. Powell, treasurer, named for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Club
L. L. Christy
Christy
Margaret Martin
M. E. Pettibone
J.C. Swinbank
W. D. Powell
Advertising Program on U S Tires Opens This Summer
United States Rubber company teams with local dealers to launch a summer long advertising program on U S tires. Participating dealers include Triple S Service Kokjer Motor Panabaker Super Service Terry Carpenter Atkins Service and Butcher Conoco Service.
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Stickneys
U.S
United States Rubber Company
Triple S. Service
Kokjer Motor Company
Panabaker Super Service
Terry Carpenter
Atkins Service
Butcher Conoco Service
Cabinet Members Visited Sidney During US Tour
J F Baker secretary of the treasury under Woodrow Wilson and John J McSweeney manager of the Governor hotel in New York city were overnight visitors in Sidney on Wednesday. They are touring the United States extensively and traveling toward the west coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Baker
West’s Anniversary Sale Opens With Strong Response
C A West company marks its eighth anniversary sale with strong early interest after mailing advertising to box holders. A full page notice in today’s paper expands outreach. Prices are described as the best in store history as stock is offered at low mood low prices. The sale runs through next week with ample stock, urging early shopping for items requiring special sizes or colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. West Company
Roy Liggett
Liggett
Cearly
Sidney and Pine Bluffs Open Tri-State Tilt Sunday
Sidney hosts Pine Bluffs in the Tri-State league opener as both clubs seek their first win after losses to Peetz and Potter. Kimball at Potter the feature game with Jack Mar latt for Kimball and Lefty Peterson for Sidney. Peetz at Albin and Western Nebraska games Lodge Pole at Chappell Oshkosh at Bridgeport.
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Sidney
Pine Bluffs
Peetz
Potter
Kimball
Potters
Jack Marlatt
Lefty Peterson
Bearcats
Albin
Kimbal
Lodge Pole
Chappell
Oshoksh
Bridgeport
Bunker Hill
Sidney Scouts Ready For Active Summer
The Sidney boy scouts plan an active summer with Troop 90 attending the district camp at Johnson's grove near Potter on June 1 2 and 3. Some scouts will stay a week at Lake Guernsey in the Wye Braska area camp starting June 18. A May 24 financial drive supports scout work for the coming year. Harold Daniels Ted Leiber and Dick Ellsworth earned second class rank and Mickey Green earned a public speaking merit badge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Boy Scouts
Johnson's Grove
Potter
Wye-Braska
Lake Guernsey
Sidney
Harold Daniels
Ted Leiber
Dick Ellsworth
Mickey Green
Public power plans move to buy private utilities in Nebraska
The World Herald reports Nebraska public works financed hydro projects aim to buy four major private firms, forming a large public power system. Purchases would be funded by revenue bonds totaling 75 to 100 million dollars for Nebraska Power, Western Public Service, Central Power, and related entities. Banks and holding companies are negotiating price terms and have held initial talks with the controlling groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
World Herald Monday
Nebraska
Public Works Administration
Nebraska Power Company
Lincoln
Western Public Service Company
North Plate
Scottsbluff
Central Power Company
Grand Island
Nebraska City
Electric Bond and Share
United Light and Power
Iowa- Nebraska Company
Stome and Webster
Middle West Service Corporation
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Black Hills
Deuel
Walther
Egging
St Patrick Church
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Call of the Wild
Buck
Hollywood
East
Call of the Wild Buck
Clark Gable
Loretta Young
Justice
Woman’s Club
U. S
Wilson
West
WPSCO
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