Federalized Highway Move Nears Federal Designation for Route
Three states Nebraska South Dakota and Colorado are in accord on federalizing the Denver Black Hills highway the shortest route between the Black Hills and Colorado mountain gateways. Delegations report Nebraska has requested No 19 federalization and governors highway officials in the other states are pursuing the same. A federal planning group will meet June 15 to take up the move.
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Denver-Black Hills
Black Hills
Colorado Mountain Parks
South Dakota
Nebraska
Colorado
Good Roads
Dakota
Federal Highway Planning Group
Cheyenne County Delegate On Farmers Trek To Washington
Nebraska delegates traveled to Washington to discuss AAA program aims. Sixty two delegates rode two chartered buses from Lincoln to the capital, staying at Hamilton hotel with Alabama delegation. Frank L. Robinson of Kearney named spokesman for the group. each district and commodity group drawn for discussions.
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A. M. Leafdale
Cheyenne County
Washington
AAA
Nebraska
Lincoln
Hamilton Hotel
Alabama
Mr. Gray
Farm Bureau
Capitol
Raleigh
Frank L. Robinson
Kearney
Vote to deny five antelope damage claims
The senate rejected five crop damage claims by antelopes in an 11 to 8 vote with 14 absent. Bullard of McCook led the opposition, noting $3,220 in reportedly affected alfalfa and fodder crops. Green of Sidney and Neeland of Hemingford argued the animals ate fodder near homes during critical needs.
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Senate
Bullard
McCook
Green
Sidney
Neeland
Hemingford
Olinger Dies After Illness. Funeral Wednesday
W A Olinger, a well known Lodge Pole resident, died Monday after several weeks illness. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon with interment in Pleasant View cemetery. The death was indirectly attributed to an automobile accident in which he was involved some time ago.
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Lodge Pole
W. A. Olinger
Olinger
Pleasant View Cemetery
Ford Stolen Sunday Recovered At Bluffs
A Ford car stolen from George Moore of Sidney Sunday night was recovered by Scottsbluff officers and returned to Sidney by an insurance company representative. The car was found parked on West 16th street in the business section. Police officials learned it was stolen by telephoning Sidney authorities. The car was undamaged.
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George Moore
Sidney
Scottsbluff
Insurance Company
West 16Th Street
Poppy Day Tableau To Be Presented At Fox Theatre
The American Legion auxiliary will present a tableau on stage at the Fox theatre this evening with a poppy day theme ahead of Saturdays street drive. Poppy day headquarters will open Saturday at Greenlees' store as part of the preparations.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Fox Theatre
Greenlees
Two Banker Groups Merge in Panhandle Region
At Ogallala annual meeting group seven bankers voted to join with group six to form a larger territory. H. H. Ostenberg of Scottsbluff National Bank was elected district president, succeeding J. W. Webster. New officers included J. A. Stockweel of Bayard as cashier. Continued on Page 8.
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Group Seven
Ogallala
Group Six
Alliance
H. H. Ostenberg
Scottsbluff National Bank
J. W. Webster
First National Bank of Chadron
J. A. Stockweel
Bayard
McManes Cited In Special News Tests
Douglas McManes a Sidney high school student earned one of Nebraska s top scores in Scholastic magazine s fourth annual news examination The test covered current events and personalities and McManes scored 79 well above average More than 50 000 students from over 700 high schools participated making his selection a tribute to him and his teachers
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Douglas McManes
Sidney High School
Nebraska
Scholastic Magazine
Young McManes
McManes
Daily Vacation Bible School Enrollment Grows
The daily vacation Bible school opened yesterday with 120 enrollees and expects 200 total as it organizes. Organizers donate services while urging parental cooperation and visits to monitor progress.
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Bible School
Farmers Recall Wet Spring of 1935 in Cheyenne County
Pioneer farmers say the spring of 1935 was the wettest in Cheyenne County since 1917, with roads unsurfaced and travel impossible. Huge lakes formed in plowed fields as ungraded roads remained submerged under several inches of water.
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Cheyenne County
Record rainfall shocks Sidney farmers in 1935
Cheyenne county farmers recall 1917 as the only year with comparable moisture. Since January 1 Sidney totals reach 9.14 inches with 3.87 in April and 4.56 so far in May, near the 1934 yearly total. Clear skies briefly bring hope for field work after a long, wet spell.
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Cheyenne County
Sidney
Nine Of Ten Cities In Nebraska Sell Liquor
Nine of ten Nebraska cities have sold liquor openly for two months, traveling men report. Sidney, a town of its size, surprisingly still restricts sales. Legislature draft suggests liquor would be legal this spring, prompting authorities to ease bars early while local officials favor enforcement until laws are changed.
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Nebraska
Sidney
Memorial Day Plans Announced for Sidney
John Costello, commander of the local American Legion post, announced the Memorial Day program for Sidney on May 30. Rev. J. J. Sheaff will deliver the principal address at the city auditorium starting 9:45 a.m., followed by a march to the cemetery and a service at the unknown soldier’s grave.
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John Costello
American Legion Post
Sidney
J. J. Sheaff
The
Methodist Church
City Auditorium
R. E. Weed
Sidney Juvenile Band
Reading
Virginia Larson
Sidney Band
P."e. Spehr
Annual Golf Tourney Set At Sidney Sunday
Sidney country club opens its weather-delayed golf meet this Sunday May 26 over 36 holes with morning qualifiers. Entry is 1 50, includes a noon dinner. Entries must be in by 9 am. many flights planned and awards offered.
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Sidney Country Club
Poppy Day Drive By Legion Auxiliary Slated Here Saturday
The Sidney unit of the American Legion auxiliary mobilizes about 100000 volunteers nationwide to distribute poppies made by disabled veterans. In Sidney, flowers will be handed out on streets led by Mrs. G. P. Kratz with no price. contributions fund welfare work for disabled veterans and veterans families, most staying local.
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Legion Auxiliary
United States
Sidney
American Legion Auxiliary
Veterans Hospital
Lincoln
G. P. Kratz
Auxiliary
Salem Lutheran Church to Observe Silver Anniversary
Salem Lutheran church of Gurley celebrates its 25th dedication anniversary on Sunday May 26. Since organizing in 1910 after services were held in a Methodist church the congregation has grown from charter members to 45 voting and 170 communicants. The church has maintained a Christian day school for 25 years with teachers including Cordula Schubacher Emma Weissman Arthur Bartels W J Reddel Adolph Hellbusch and Henry Werner, and past ministers George Pullman W Peters E F Wehking Philip Polster and current pastor W F Reddel. Continued on page 8 column 1.
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Salem Lutheran Church of
Hillert
Kaul
R. Lehman
E. H. Boelling
W. Peters
E. F. Wehking
Philip Polster
W. F. Reddel
Cordula Schubacher
Emma Weissman
Arthur Bartels
W. J. Reddel
Adolph Hellbusch
Henry Werner
W. J. Red
Baseball Season Opens Sunday With Big Springs Meeting
The western Nebraska league plans a Sunday start if weather cooperates after rainouts last week. Sidney hosts Big Springs, while Chappell meets Oshkosh at Oshkosh. Ogallala and Potter have open dates as Sidney’s aspirants train, with Lyle Nash potentially returning though unsure of long term.
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Big Springs
Western Nebraska Baseball League
Sidney
Chappell
Oshkosh
Ogallala
Potter
Four Yo ng Students Get Awards
The Lions club awarded Future Farmer medals to four vocational agriculture students Wednesday noon. Byron Weston won a bronze for a first year program with corn and potatoes. Robert Rexroth earned a sterling silver for a two year program including corn wheat and dairy cow. Harold Witters received a gold filled medal for a three year sheep program. Gerald Hughes got a gold filled medal for public speaking on soils of Cheyenne county. A. J. Jorgenson led the presentations and A. M. Leafdale spoke about a Washington trek.
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The
Lions Club
Byron Weston
Robert Rexroth
Rexroth
Harold Witters
Gerald Hughes
Yo Ag
Hughes
Cheyenne County
A. J. Jorgenson
Lions
Washington
A. M. Leafdale
Potter
De Molay Sweetheart to Be Named in Sidney
Three Sidney girls Gwen Whitney Lucile Hardy and Frances Goodwin contend to be named 1935 De Molay Sweetheart at the Climaxing feature of the 17th semiannual district conclave. The event caps an all day program with delegates from every town in western Nebraska De Molay. A banquet Monday evening is expected to draw at least 125 De Molays Masons and others. Elmer Ladine of Sidney district master councillor will lead the sessions.
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Sidney
de Molay
Gwen’ Whitney
Lucile Hardy
Frances Goodwin
Nebraska
Elmer Ladine
Building Exhibit Opens Tonight for FHA Better Housing Program
The FHA building and modernization exhibit opens in the Doran building basement and runs day and night for an indeterminate period. Sidney launches a better housing program to mobilize idle dollars and workers, encouraging widespread property repairs and modernizations. Volunteers will distribute a booklet on improvements and loan access through authorized financial institutions, with the government insuring lenders against losses.
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FHA
Doran
Sidney
Federal Housing Administration
R. V. Francis
Congress
West Anniversary Sale Observed Across C A West Stores
The sixth anniversary of the C A West company store in Sidney is marked by a mammoth merchandising event that opened yesterday morning. Roy Liggett, local manager, says West buyers secured large quantity purchases at advantageous prices. He notes the event reflects improved times and anticipates it will be the store system’s biggest ever.
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C. A. West Company
Sidney
All West
Roy Liggett
Westibuyers
Liggett
First Gipsies Of Year Arrive Here Tuesday
A gipsy band arrived in Sidney Tuesday, the first of the year, and left after two members were caught trying to rifle a beer garden cash drawer. Three dollars reportedly taken were returned near Gurley. Authorities released the pair to avoid risk of further vandalism as the group departed.
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Sidney
Gurley
Sidney Building Show Sponsors Named for Modernization Exhibit
Sponsors of the Sidney building show opening tonight in the basement of Doran's building include Hutchison and Stover Hardy Furniture company Western Public Service company Hepner Clothing and Radio Carl Christ Viggo Nielsen George Plein Cheyenne County Lumber company H M Brown Columbine Tractor and Implement company Sidney Glass and Paint company Thomas Lumber company Winders Hardware company the Gamble store W D Powell Hardware and Furniture store.
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Sidney's
Doran
Hutchison & Stover
Hardy Purniture Company
Western ‘Public Service Company
Hepner Clothing and Radio Company
Carl Christ
Viggo Neilsen
George Plein
Cheyenne County Lumber Company
H. M. Brown
Columbine Tractor and Implement Company
Sidney Glass and Paint Company
Thomas Lumber Company
Winders Hardware Company
the Gamble, Store
W. D. Powell Hardware and Furniture
Woman's Club Ends This Year's Program
The Woman's Club concluded its term with the outgoing president Mrs F A Bush presiding. Mrs Bush delivered a farewell address before incoming leader Mrs L L Christy who announced her chairing and gave an initial talk. Christy reported on the district convention at Lexington where she served as an official delegate. Musical numbers included Home on the Range Roundup and Old Faithful with Mrs J W Johnson at piano.
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Womans Club
F. A. Bush
Bush
L. L. Christy
Christy
Lexington
Home On the Range
J. W. Johnson
Veteran vows to fish if bonus bill signed
W. S. Hoagland, a Scotts Bluff war veteran, urged President Roosevelt to sign the bonus bill with sarcasm, saying he would “go fishing also.” The president vetoed the bill despite heavy outside pressure, as he had warned.
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W. S. Hoagland
Scotts Bluff
Roosevelt
Hoagland
Nebraska District Public Works Offices Named
Harry L. Hopkins announced six Works Progress Districts will be set up in Nebraska with headquarters in Omaha Norfolk Lincoln Grand Island North Platte and Alliance. The Omaha district is noted as the smallest and a state administrator remains to be determined.
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Harry L. Hopkins
Federal Relief and Works Progress Administrator
Works Progress
Nebraska
Omaha
Norfolk
Lincoln
Grand Island
North Platte
Alliance
Cheyenne County 8th Grade Graduates Set for May 29
Cheyenne County eighth grade graduates will receive their diplomas at annual commencement exercises in the city auditorium Wednesday, May 29. The complete list of graduates will be published the first of the week. County schools have been dismissed for a week or more. exercises could not be held earlier. G. F. Liebendorfer will lead the program with a principal address by Rev. J. J. Sheaff. Musical numbers will be supervised by J. W. Cochran.
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Cheyenne County
City
G. F. Liebendorfer
J. J. Sheaff
Methodist Church
J. W. Cochran
Funds Transferred To Bolster Cheyenne General Fund
Cheyenne county boards ordered transfers to restore the crippled general fund. $3850 moved from the soldiers relief fund and $6150 from various other funds, replenishing the general fund after nine months of relief-driven strain.
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Cheyenne County
Board of Commissioners
Soldiers Relief
Equalization Board To Meet Next Month
County commissioners will sit June 11, 12 and 13 as an official board of equalization. Those with adjustments to be made in their regular assessments should appear before the board. no adjustments will be made at any other time.
Beauty Shops Adopt New Code Price Scale
Sidney beauty parlors adopt a standard price code to eliminate undercutting. Advertisements announce the move and price cards printing with fixed rates will be strictly followed by shop owners.
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Sidney
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John H. Borland
I. J. Nisley
State of
P. J. Heaton
Fred E. Stephens
Borland
Actin
W.A. Olinger
Bluffs
Panhandle
Seventh Area
Sixth
New Deal
Salem Lutheran Church
Lyle Nash
Nash
Rehmers
Bales
Peterson
E. Marlatt
Jack Marlatt
Thomas
Maley
Wilson
Kepler
Yo-ng
West
Sidney Building Show
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