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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1940

Page

5

Secrets of a New Life in the McCann Family Rooftop Escape

Sheila Carscadden loses her New York job after offering suggestions and reveals a secondhand life to cousin Cecilia Moore. She recalls a summer romance with Peter, now linked to the wealthy McCann family. A late night money discovery, a trip to Peter’s world, and a rooftop jump end the scene with Sheila and Peter atop a building.

Sheila Carscadden New York Cecilia Moore Aourse Peter Joe Angela Sheila McCann Oldriends Judge McCann Frank Hver Eter

Chapter V Continued Surprise in a Silent Studio

Sheila and Peter descend to a dim studio lit by fading sign lights. They encounter two strangers with a revolver and a stash of implied threats, as the tense moment shifts to a concealed storage room revealing a concealed danger.

Peter Sheila Gheila Jess

Night Studio Confrontation Quietly Ends With New Threats

Sheila and Peter hide as a loud Irish worker warns others and Garrity’s ally warns a friend. Ken slips away unseen as the trio glimpse danger in the studio. Peter’s bravado fades, nerves taut, and the danger lingering in the room grows more menacing.

Closed himself in closet with Sheila and Peter

A man hides in a closet telling Sheila and Peter not to speak, claiming others will get him if they do while he vows to get them first. The fragment conveys a tense confrontation with implied danger and threatened harm.

Peter Sheila Ken Inky Law Library

Nighttime abduction scene in city alley ends with escape plan

Sheila is coerced by Ken into leaving with him and two men in a rain-slick street scene. Peter and Sheila fear capture as Ken orchestrates a risky escape, while an elderly American coordinates the getaway and a hidden car awaits. The FBI plans a nationwide law enforcement training program with a three-day course and demonstrations.

FBI May Hold School In Scottsbluff Soon

FE. E. Kuhnel of the FBI announced Scottsbluff could host training schools for law enforcement officers serving western Nebraska, Wyoming, South Dakota and Colorado. Cooperation from the city police and chamber is noted. The program would run June 25 with a three day session, then weekly meetings through Sept. 16 ending with another three day session.

FBI Clark James Hedge Scottsbluff FE. E. Kuhnel Federal Bureau of Investigation Western Ne Raska Wyoming South Dakota Colorado Reutite Kuhnel Leonard Clark Washington FIBI Nebraska Safety Inspector Clark Buhnel

Per Capita Fire Loss For Sidney In Report

State Fire Marshall Horace Davis reports Sidney’s per capita fire loss last year at 1.34 dollars, total fire loss 4,450 dollars, and a five year per capita average of 66 cents. Among 34 Nebraska cities, per capita losses ranged from 29 cents in Alliance and Schuyler to 30.31 dollars in Seward, with Seward also posting the highest five year average and Gering the lowest at 23 cents. The compilation lists Alliance 1,991 dollars total loss last year and 29 cents per capita, Chadron 2,450 dollars and 53 cents, Gering 1,144 dollars and 45 cents, Scottsbluff 12,574 dollars and 60 cents, Sidney 4,450 dollars and 34 cents last year with 66 cents five-year average.

Sidney Horace Davis Nebraska Alliance Schuyler Seward Noo Gering Chadron

Two Bluffs Residents Sue Bridgeport Firm Over Accident

Frank Maxwell and Merle Ruth Barber of Scottsbluff sue Octaville Yates and George D. Beyer of Bridgeport for 13025 in district court at Gering. The suits allege the Beyer crew caused a February accident two miles east of Bridgeport by placing flares on the south side but not the north, and failing to warn of danger, forcing Maxwell to veer and crash the wrecking scene while traveling 25 to 30 mph. Barber seeks 10000 for knee injuries and facial/teeth damage. Maxwell seeks 3025.

Frank Maxwell Merle Ruth Barber Scottsbluff Gering Bridgeport Octaville Yates George D. Beyer Beyer Super Maxwell Bayber

Injured in Collision Report Details Patient Claims

She said nine days in hospital and weeks in bed with permanent knee disability and facial cuts. Maxwell described fractures of a rib and breastbone with severe head and body injuries and a finger cut. His wife incurred lacerations to both legs and one hand.

Maxwell

Bayard Moves to Take Over Lite Plant

Bayard prepared to assume control of the Lite Plant properties after the condemnation court set a purchase price. The city plans to take over in late June, selling bonds and arranging final transactions. Floyd Wright, city special attorney, said municipal operation would begin with power purchased from the U S reclamation service.

Bayard Western Public Service Company Floyd Wright U. S. Reclamation Service

Woman Pays Fine With Signed Blank Check

An Arlington woman mailed a signed blank check to a Fort Worth corporation court to settle a traffic fine. She wrote that she did not know the amount and asked the court to fill in the figure. The assessed fine was ten dollars.

Fort Worth Texas Arlington, Texas

Hoyt's Compound Promoted For Stomach Pains In Colorado

A Colorado resident, railroad worker A L Wills of Pueblo, praises Hoyt's Compound for stomach pains back aches and insomnia after two bottles. He reports eating better sleeping well and regular bowels and urges others to consult Sidney Drug Store to learn more. Hoyt's Compound sold by leading druggists nearby.

Hoyt Colorado A. L., Wills E. 6Th Avenue Pueblo Mr. Wills Sidney Drug Store Adv

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Irish Eyes Kathleen Norris Sevice Chapter Mr. Garrity Garrity Two Bluffs Lite Plant Mr. A. L MR. A. L, Wills
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