District Four American Legion tops statewide membership drive
The fourth district led the statewide membership drive with 103 percent of its quota as of May 27 under district commander Arthur H. Dilley. Kimball and Box Butte counties exceeded goals, while Cheyenne, Sidney, Potter and Lodge Pole fell short. Other district four towns Bayard, Scottsbluff, Mitchell and Minatare surpassed targets.
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American Legion
Arthur H. Dilley
Kimball
Box Butte
Panhandle
Box Butte County
Cheyenne County
Sidney Post
Potter
Lodge Pole
Scotts Bluff
Lyman
Bayard
Scottsbluff
Mitchell
Minatare
Alliance
Clifford Jones Wins 4H Leadership Scholarship
Clifford Jones of Sidney receives a $20 Burlington prize to help cover travel to a Lincoln leaders conference during 4-H club week June 3 to 8. County Agent L. D Willey notes Lincoln conferences are yearly for volunteer leaders, with eligibility based on prior extension certificates and leadership awards.
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Clifford Jones
Sidney
Burlington Railroad
Lincoln
Burlington
Nebraska
L. D Willey
State Extension Department
State College of Agriculture
New Marquette Automobile Debuts at Hahler Garage
The new Marquette Buick low priced model will be shown tomorrow at Hahler garage. Exhibitors promise exclusive features not found in medium priced cars and note Buick innovations. Mr. Hahler says interest is keen and Sidney is expected to respond enthusiastically at the first exhibition.
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Buick
Hahler
Sidney
Bishop Graves Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary
Bishop and Mrs Anton E Graves of Bonora California celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their California home on April 20 surrounded by immediate family. Bishop Graves long served St James Episcopal church Sonora before retirement twelve years ago and remains the oldest living bishop in the Episcopal Church born in 1842 and entering ministry in 1870.
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Anton E. Graves
Bonora
Calif
California
Bishop Graves
St. James Episcopal Church
Sonora
Episcopal Church
United States
Frahm Mystery Clues Reappear As Lake Search Continues
Deputy Sheriff Frank Long of Logan county and a Fleming area farmer head to Jumbo reservoir north of Red Lion after a fisherman reported sacks near the water containing a suspected human fragment. The Frahm disappearance case resurfaces as authorities plan an updated search at the lake.
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Frank Long
Logan County
Jumbo
Red Lion
Fleming
Sheriff's Office
John Frahm
Guy Bethel
Frahm
Big Lake
Reel and Kennedy form motorized road contracting firm
Reel Contractors, formed by J. L. Reel A E Kennedy and George F Brittian, launches with 60 000 in stock and 100 000 contract volume. The firm plans to replace horses and man labor with Caterpillar tractors Russell elevating grades and La Plant Choate graders, aiming for faster, modernized road work across western Nebraska.
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Reel
J. L. Reel
A. E. Kennedy
George F. Brittian
Nebraska
Deves County
Cheyenne County
Morrill
Sheridan County
Dawes County
Reel and Kennedy Company
Scotts Bluff
Russell
Mysterious Smith Company Starts Three Day Theatre Run
The Mysterious Smith company opened a three day run at the U S A theatre last night with a mystifying act of impossible stunts. The show promises tricks to baffle even keen mystery followers.
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U.S. A
Nebraska Stock Growers Meeting in Valentine
Nebraska stock growers gather in Valentine today and tomorrow with a strong chamber of commerce program. Over a thousand invitations were mailed statewide to officials who will attend as guests of honor. Wealthy cattlemen plan royal entertainment for visitors.
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Nebraska
Valentine
Chamber of Commerce
Taps Sounded From Airplane Cockpit Over Cemetery
Taps were heard for miles as the bugle sounded from an airplane high above the cemetery. Flowers were dropped at the graves of local veterans, honoring those who gave their lives in defense of liberty.
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Liberty
Sidney’s aviation marker status under Guggenheim study
Nebraska towns over 1000 population including Arapahoe Central City Elgin David City Long Pine Ogallala O Neill Plattsmouth Red Cloud Valentine Wisner and Wymore lack a marker for airplane instruction per a Guggenheim institute report to Governor Weaver. Sidney debates chamber of commerce plans at next meeting Monday.
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Sidney
Nebraska
Daniel Guggenheim Institute of
Arthur Weaver
Guggenheim Institute
Arapahoe
Central City
Elgin
David City
Long Pine
Ogallala
O'Neil
Plattsmouth
Red Cloud
Valentine
Wisner
Wymore
Chamber of Commerce
Nebraska to Lose A House Seat After 1930 Census
The senate passes the Fenn reapportionment bill after a decade long fight. If ratified by the house, one of Nebraska six congressmen will lose a seat after the 1930 census as the bill sets the house size at 435 and begins counting the 1930 enumeration. Nebraska current reps include Morehead Sears Howard Sloan Johnson and Simmons.
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Senate
Nebraska
Congress
House
Hoover
John H. Morehead
Willis G. Sears
Edgar Howard
Charles H Sloan
Fred Johnson
Robert G Simmons
House of Representatives
Presbyterians Plan Special Services With Humphreys Speaker
Dr. Marion Humphreys of Omaha, representative of the Presbyterian board of national missions, will preach at the 11 o clock worship service Sunday at the local church and lead a surprise Sunday evening service at 7 30. He will also speak at community dinners for men Monday 6 30 and women Wednesday.
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Presbyterian Church
Marion Humphreys
Omaha
Presbyterian Board of National Missions
Humphreys
Mrs Catherine Doran Breaks Hip In Sidney Incident
Mrs Catherine Doran an 82 year old pioneer resident of Sidney slipped from the curbing at the Sidney cemetery while cleaning a grave and suffered a broken hip. She was taken to Taylor hospital where the bone was set and she will be confined to bed for some time.
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Catherine Doran
Sidney
Sidney Cemetery
Henry
Doran
Taylor Hospital
Memorial Day Observance Led by American Legion in Sidney
The American Legion marked Memorial Day in Sidney with graves decorated for war veterans, a sunrise salute, and a cemetery parade ending the day with taps. Hon. Earl Meyer of Alliance delivered the main address at the theatre, reflecting his U S Army service and judicial career. Judge Meyer, a former state commander, was praised for his war insights.
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Sidney
American Legion
Taps
Earl Meyer
Alliance
Legion
Sisters plead to save Sherman as execution looms
Henry Sherman, 22, facing the death penalty for murdering three people Mrs Jennie Sherman Connolly of Torrington Wyoming Mrs Mandie Sherman Nixon of Burwell Nebraska appeals to Governor Weaver accompanied by a chapelist Rev Thomas Maxwell The governor declines saying no power to alter the board's decision The board had voted to commute to life but attorney general Sorensen was away when visited The supreme court had declined to change the penalty saying the facts might justify it if ever warranted
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Henry Sherman
Jennie Sherman Connolly
Torrington
Wyo
Mandie Sherman Nixon
Burwell
Nebr
Weaver
Thomas Maxwell
Marsh
Poard
Sorensen
Board of Pardons
Sherman
Supreme Court
Sidney Tennis Club Triumphs Over Gurley in Season Opener
The Sidney tennis club won 11 of 12 matches on Gurley courts in a friendly season opener. Singles saw Mauser, Maley, Abbott, and Liggette take clear wins, while doubles featured several close bouts with Chaney-Lowe and Mauser-Abbott among the victors.
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Sidney Tennis Club
Gurley
Sidney
Mauser
Larson
Maley
Lane
Abbott
Cunningham
Liggette
Collins
Gabriel
Lowe
Jorgenson
Chaney-Lowe
Bauer-Graham
Chaney-Jorgenson
Wolcott-Gabriel
Mauser-Abbott
Collins-Lane
Maley- Mauser
Jorgenson-Lowe
Bauer-Wolcott
High Tension Line to Ensure Constant Electric Service
Western Public Service builds a sub station to connect holdings in the Nebraska panhandle. The Gurley to sub station line is finished this week. The company also reports switchboard alterations at the local power house.
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Western Public Service Company
Panhandle
Nebraska
Gurley
Bunker Hill Rally Wins Tight Game Over Bushnell
Bunker Hill pulled off a late six run fifth inning to flip a 6 2 deficit and beat Bushnell 12 11 Sunday, extending their winning streak. H Borcher drove in four runs while W Beyer had three hits in five plate appearances as Bushnell's Leininger pitched well early before the late rally.
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Bunker Hill
Cheyenne County
Bushnell
Kimball County
Leininger
H. Borcher
W. Beyer
H. Bogle
Sidney Scouts Win Jamboree at Bridgeport Field
Scouts from Scottsbluff Troop No. 1 won the Nebraska Panhandle jamboree at Bridgeport High School field with 38 points, while Troop No. 2 followed with 28 and Bridgeport placed third with 23. Fred Finley led the winning team with 17 points. about 150 scouts from eight western towns competed in archery, races, and drill events amid keen competition and strong performances.
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Scottsbluff Boy Scouts
Nebraska Panhandle
Bridgeport High School
Scottsbluff
Bridgeport Scouts
Fred Finley
Mitchell
Broadwater
Sidney
Scottsbrugg
Evans
Finley
Chatfield
Anderson
Sirrs
Bonham
Bridgeport
Purse Recovered By F W Portrey For William Deady
F W Portrey recovered a purse lost by William Deady containing 130 dollars last Friday night. Deady identified the pocketbook, which he had not missed until the following morning.
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F. W. Portrey
William Deady
Grabill's and Morrison's Dance Night at Krueger's
Weekend dances at Krueger's lake feature Grabill's Merry Makers Saturday and George Morrison with his musicians Sunday. Morrison's band drew a large crowd last week and another jam is expected for the next event.
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Krueger
Sophia Kragel Married at Julesburg Saturday
Miss Sophia Kragel, daughter of Mr and Mrs H Kragel of ten miles northeast of Sidney, and Jack Conner of Julesburg were married in Julesburg on Saturday May 24. Conner is a brick mason by trade and has worked in the city. the couple will reside here.
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Sophia Kragel
Western Nebr De Molays Meet in Scottsbluff
DeMolays of western Nebraska gather in Scottsbluff for the fourth semi annual conclave of Panhandle chapters. More than a hundred delegates expected to register. A program includes welcome, minutes, conferences, initiatory degrees, installation of officers, banquet, and a dance at Gering Legion hall.
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Western Nebraska
Scottsbluff
Panhandle
Fonday Brown
George D. Reed
Edwin Mill
Alliance
Courier
Harold Allen
Fonda Brown
Floyd Dominy
Hastings
Gering Legion Hall
Advisory Council
de- Molay
Great Increase in Farm Acreage Seen in Nebraska
A comprehensive 1928 survey by A. E. Anderson shows Nebraska added 1,666,839 cultivated acres from 1921 to 1928. Total land including water area reaches 49,170,777 acres with 18,073,889 under cultivation and 26,728,347 in range and pasture, plus 83,783 wooded acres. The eight agricultural districts span numerous counties across the state.
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Nebraska
A. E Anderson
Mother Earth
Northwest
Banner
Cheyenne
Box Butte
Dawson
Deuel
Garden
Kimball
Morrill
Scotts Bluff
Sheridan
Sioux
Arthur
Blaine
Boyd
Brown
Cherry
Garfield
Grant
Holt
Hooker
Keya Paha
Logan
Loup
McPherson
Rock
Thomas
Wheeler
Antelope
Boone
Burt
Cedar
Cumings
Dakota
Dixon
Knox
Madison
Pierce
Stanton
Thurston
Wayne
Buffalo
Custer
Greeley
Hall
Howard
Sherman
Valentine
Butler
Cass
Colfax
Dodge
Douglas
Hamilton
Lancaster
Merrick
Nance
Platte
Polk
Sarpy
Saunders
Seward
Washington
York
Chase
Dundy
Sidney Golfers to Attend Cheyenne Tourney
Sidney golfers will travel to Cheyenne for a two day tourney with ample accommodations at the Plains hotel. The $2.50 fee includes a dinner and Saturday night dance. Bruce S. Jones, secretary, coordinates plans and expects many Sidney players.
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Cheyenne
Cheyenne County Club
H. E. Bauman
Plains Hotel
Sidney
Bruce S. Jones
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Kimball and
Box Butte Counties
Jones
Marquette
Graves
Reel and Kennedy
Mysterious Smith
Presbyterians
Bridgeport Field
Sidney Troop NO. 89
Grabill's
Morrison's
Krueger's
Julesburg
Western
DE Molays
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