Sidney City Officials Earn Credit for 1936 37 Budget
Editorial lauds Sidney officials for a solid cash balance and prudent budgeting for 1936 37. It highlights improved bookkeeping, a 14000 dollar surplus, and plans to reserve 1000 dollars for district intersection work to avoid new bond levies. Credit given to Mayor Roche, six councilmen, and department heads plus Chamber of Commerce and taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Roche
Telegraph-News
Kreternitz
Heavrin
Thomas
Thompson
Taworth
Chamber of Commerce
Tax League
Memorial Day Reflections and Scout Camp Plans
A 1937 Memorial Day piece urges reverence for fallen heroes and participation in Sunday church services and Monday celebrations. It notes national sorrow, calls for intelligent remembrance, and references a forthcoming three day camp at Johnson's grave and local scouting activities in Sidney and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuller
Frank Wait
Johnson’s
Potter
Sidney
Dalton, Chappell and Bushnell
Wye-Braska
Gake Guernsey
Sidney City Policy Said To Save Taxpayers Money
The Telegraph commends Sidney officials for maintaining a strict budget and delivering a surplus in the 1936 1937 period. It lauds the mayor and council for economy and prudent governance, noting that city operations stayed within income while saving anticipated revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Telegraph
Sidney
Lowe-Down Ad War Ends With Billboard Publish
A local exchange over advertising methods ends in a playful punchline. The merchant, upset after his mother in law's obituary failed to appear, discovers the editor posted it on a billboard to maximize readers. The anecdote underscores tensions between print and outdoor ad tactics.
Farm wife voices a farmer viewpoint on government aid
A farm wife writes to a newspaper protesting that farmers also deserve a voice in opinions about government aid to agriculture. She argues wages, hours, and benefits raise costs for farmers and that many so called professionals also benefit from aid, while farming remains essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organized Labor
Omahans Criticize Ban on Idiot's Delight and Washington Shifts
Arthur Oberfelder denounces Mayor Butler's Idiot's Delight ban as he presents the play in Denver. Broadwater coyotes rise after a youth digs out ten cubs. A girl brings her pet to school daily while Washington politics shift under Roosevelt and Farley, hinting at consequences for puppets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Oberfelder
Denver
Butler
Oberfelder
Broadwater
Washington
Roosevelt
Franklin
Jim Farley
Requiem by Winifred Wolf
Poem Reflects faithful workers who toiled in pursuit of progress and righteousness Seek guidance from a higher power to resist vice and greed and to strive for a war free world and universal brotherhood The speaker asks strength to fight wrong and endure in humble service toward a brighter future for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred Wolf
Memorial Day Proclaimed in Sidney for May 31
Mayor R. E. Roche issued a proclamation naming Monday May 31 as Memorial day in Sidney and urging a general holiday. He noted May 30 falls on Sunday and cited planned services by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars to honor the dead. He asked businesses to pause and observe with solemn reverence and cooperation with veterans groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Roche
Sidney
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Sce
Payroll Tax Delayed Under New Unemployment Plan
Director Malone said payroll tax collection will start after July 1 1937 for the first six months and rise from 1.8 percent to 2.7 percent in 1938. Large employers will file quarterly returns. monthly payments for 1938 are likely. benefits for unemployed begin in 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malone
Washington
Social Security Board
College Anniversary To Be Observed Soon
On Monday July 5 the state normal college at Chadron will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its founding. The celebration will continue with events and remarks marking the milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Normal College At
Chadron
Story of the West parade and pageant planned for Chadron
A two stage event in Chadron features a 2 pm parade tracing western Nebraska eastern Wyoming and Black Hills history and a football field pageant in the evening titled Story of the West. It spans Indians traders trappers soldiers open range cattle era coming of the railroad homesteaders rural schools and the founding of the normal with broad local support and hopes of regional impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Wyoming
Black Hills
Chadron
Ball Player Dies After Chasing Outfield Fly Ball
William Tjardes, 31, Banner county farmer and catcher for Harrisburg, died Sunday afternoon from a heart ailment after suffering a head injury during a game while attempting to catch a foul ball. He collapsed in the first inning, played on briefly, then was taken home and died. Survived by his wife and two children. he had lived in Banner county about 20 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tjardes
Banner County
Harrisburg
Kimball
Tjardes
Warrisburg
Lake Alice
Scottsbluff
Carl Christ Bid On Road Work Rejected
Feter Kiewitt and sons Omaha road contracting firm had the low bid for 8.5 miles of grading Lakeside to Antioch and the overall project. Carl Christ of Sidney bid 2 113 for bituminous sand resurfacing but this bid was rejected at Lincoln, leaving no other bids rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feter Kiewitt and Sons
Omaha
Lakeside
Antioch
State Highway Department
Litcoln
Alliance
No. 2
Carl Christ of Sidney
Lakeside-Antioch
Huntsman Hustlers Pie Club Meeting Report
The Huntsman Hustlers pie club met at Marvin Kettler's home Tuesday for a lesson on diseases of dogs. The next meeting is planned at Cornelius Sheldon's home on June 7, with members gathering at Great Haworth's residence Saturday May 29 at 10 o'clock for a pie vaccination event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsman Hustlers Pie Club
Marvin Kettler
Cornelius Sheldon
Great Haworth
Identical Twins and Symmetry Question
A brief note on how identical twins share nearly identical facial symmetry, contrasting with fraternal twins. Mentions Colner's Wetkhky as an unusual or unclear reference alongside the general concept of twin development.
Protection Against Blowouts Used Only in Firestone Tires
Protection against blowouts is used exclusively in Firestone Tires. The feature is described as a safety element designed to prevent sudden tire failure. Details note its uniqueness to the Firestone brand and imply emphasis on durability and road security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firestone
Firestone Tire
Scout Camp Planned Finance Drive Open
Sidney scout camp committee led by R V Francis J W Nielsen and Walter Cork launches a finance drive to fund a planned scout camp. The committee outlines goals and seeks community support for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
R. V. Francis
J. W. Nielsen
Walter Cork
Clark
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