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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1938
Page
2
Memorial Day observances in Sidney will include a band performance at the cemetery if weather permits. Veterans will march in the procession and play one musical number during the ceremonies. Many Sidney residents plan weekend trips to enjoy the two day holiday, while others stay home to observe quietly.
Heavy week of rain aided crops and pastures but caused extensive road damage. Highway 26 near Bayard to Angora was closed for days after water undermined the oil surface, with routes diverted to Oregon Trail Highway. Repairs continued as washes over U S 26 east of Lisco and other spots necessitated cautious traffic flow.
Bridgeport delegates named a new Rebekah leader at a Wednesday meeting. They reported complete satisfaction with Fogress of the gathering and said delegates and visitors found the event capably planned, well handled, and enjoyable and educational throughout.
Colorado merchants plan a special community wide Dollar Day in Sidney on the Friday and Saturday before July Fourth. The committee notes it has been months since a Dollar Day promotion and believes this effort will succeed. Plans allow merchants to stock specially for the event.
The Farm Security Administration stresses the need for timely repayments and well balanced livestock and feed enterprises to achieve rehabilitations. Adequate farm income and expenditure records are also highlighted for effective farm management.
A public advisory urges farmers to plan ahead for forage and feed production. It recommends estimating probable forage production per acre before planting and encourages strategic planning to secure future supplies.
Bond urges farmers to store at least three tons of forage per mature horse or cow and additional feed for young stock. He recommends leguminous crops like sweet clover, alfalfa, or soybeans to boost milk and livestock condition. Produce more than this year’s needs to carry over another year’s supply as insurance against drought. Fuel preparation and child earnings for school clothes also advised.
Schulz reported the theft of Hruska’s automobile from a field near his farm four to five miles north of Sidney. Police from city and county searched five states for the vehicle. fingerprints were taken from the abandoned car and sent for inspection. Schulz believes an organized gang committed the theft, noting the other stolen machine since last March.
The county road program gains approval as WPA funds are allocated across western Nebraska. Mayor R. N. Roche announced the city project will be sidetracked until rural work is completed, allowing Sidney’s rural effort to proceed first. Large WPA appropriations have flowed to western counties, with Sheridan County receiving the largest share.
Large crowd attends Sund high school commencement with Ruth Fenske valedictorian and Hazel Draper salutatorian. Talks span class history and prophecy. Wayne Feikert and Ivan Windsheim provide songs and a solo. diplomas awarded by local officials. Various local weddings visits and social notes follow.
Dr Lea J Thomas a chiropractic and naturopath practitioner operates from the Oxborn Building. The notice mentions a new 1938 Frigidaire model on display at Wardy Furniture Company for potential buyers.
Miss Clara Fehringer of Humphrey Nebraska arrives for summer with brother John Fehringer family. Families from Sterling visit Peetz. birthday celebrated for Mrs Birdie Driscoll. Teachers Gladys Brewer and Clayle Appley attend Peetz graduation. Numerous relatives meet at homes. Ruth James to teach Collbran Junior High. Miss DyVena Elkins leaves for Trinidad. Miss Josephine Groeger visits Humphrey. Frank Groeger to have right leg amputated this week.
Lucyle Hungerford called on Friday at home and returned to work in Sterling Saturday morning. Frank Gillham came back Wednesday from a three weeks visit in Central City Nebraska. His brother Grant aged 76 died during the visit in Central City. Miss Vanda Van Doran who teaches near Alliance Nebraska spent last Sunday at her parents home near Peetz.
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