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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1933
Page
1
County officials report increased federal relief funds and a flood of inquiries on land offered at delinquent tax sale. Despite Governor Bryan urging buyers to refrain, many mail inquiries come from Nebraska and surrounding states, likely leading to sales. Tax sale activity continues as counties need revenue.
The United States civil service commission lists open competitive exams across many positions. Posts include junior graduate nurse at 1620 dollars yearly, home economics teachers at 2000 and 1860 dollars, Indian service roles, stenographers and typists, junior and senior, student fingerprint classifier, senior medical officer at St. Elizabeth Hospital Washington, and secret service operatives with salaries from 2600 to 2900 dollars. Deductions up to 15 percent for economy and 31 percent for retirement apply. Full details from Douglas Boyd, secretary of the civil service board, Sidney.
Harry Peterson, manager of the local telephone office, reports a gain of 17 phones in October versus a 23 phone drop last October. He calls this a harbinger of better times, noting declines began with low mood and have tracked broader conditions since.
Sidney business men discussed a program of winter athletics at the Lions Club regular meeting on Wednesday noon. The group hopes to organize a business men's athletics association with regular classes for men who wish to participate.
Sidney completes concrete paving in district No 3 and along No 30 to Kimball, with five more blocks ready for traffic. The Diamond Engineering Co completed the rapid two week project, including new curb and gutter. Guard rails on the Union Pacific viaduct east of town finished, using new shock absorbing rails for safer travel.
Dr. L. A. Donahoe of Sidney is slated to appear on the program of the Western Nebraska clinical assembly in North Platte on November 5 6 and 7 where he will discuss dental legislation and the state board. Leading doctors from across the country are set for talks and Sidney is expected to contribute several doctors and dentists. Dr. A. L. Miller of Kimball also is listed as a participant.
Theodore Metcalfe of Omaha former lieutenant governor announces support for a state sales tax to replace property tax. He urges tax on retail sales only and excludes manufactured goods sold wholesale for resale and farm products sold for resale.
Cheyenne county workers met Wednesday night and voted to unite with the Nebraska federation to promote labor welfare. John L. Sullivan chaired, with about 60 delegates present. He explained NRA compliance board procedures and urged reporting violations to secure job opportunities. Delegates from Chapell sought aid for a Crappell road project and delays in state project checks were raised, with Sullivan promising verification before action.
The Walther League zone 12 rally in Kimball featured inspirational services led by Rev. Daniel Luebke of Laramie and a courthouse business session. Rev. W F Peters retired as zone chairman. Rev. G H Boehnke of Potter named as successor. Walter Heilinger and Ella Baack elected as secretary and treasurer. About 150 youths attended a banquet at Wheatgrowers hotel with contests in catechism and prizes for South Dix and Sidney.
Clyde Brewer of Sidney recently joined the navy and is stationed in San Diego. He was named honor man of his company, a group of 140, by Commander F. J. Lowry in a letter to Mr. and Mrs. George Brewer. The honor reflects neat appearance, initiative, and receptiveness to training. Commander Lowry congratulated the Brewers on their son's early achievement in naval service.
Sidney merchants plan November 11 community day with free awards for residents in the trade area. The chamber of commerce committee will run contests and offer prizes from leading stores such as blankets clothing hardware auto parts and gasoline. Events include hog and husband calling contests horse shoe pitching races oldest car biggest potato and other ideas with all entertainment free, a band concert planned in the city auditorium weather permitting. The American Legion will sponsor the Armistice day program and parade.
William E Pussyfoot Johnson visits Sidney to speak on The New Deal For Prohibition as part of a statewide campaign to defend Section 10, Article 15 of the Nebraska constitution. His lecture at 7:30 p.m. Monday November 6 outlines comparison with international systems and warns of repeal implications.
Government delays keep the $32,614 PWA grant for Sidney paving, curbs, and gutters in limbo. The state advisory board approved the request weeks ago, but Washington has returned it for redrafting in formal book form to meet administration requirements.
Sixty five counties including Cheyenne now receive monthly federal grants for relief work, per Floyd Atkins, statistician for the state relief committee. Several counties may need no aid in November as no new applications are received, likely reducing November expenses. Improvements come from state road and river work and corn husking creating jobs, aiding relief requests.
Cheyenne county farmers in Sidney report strong support for President Roosevelt and his recovery plan. They accuse subordinates and money powers of hindering progress, citing NRA profiteering and tight banking examiners. Some suggest Wall Street loans at cheap rates could loosen credit.
A Cheyenne county meeting to hear testimony on state school land values will be held at the courthouse in the commissioners office Friday November 17 at 9 30 a m Deputy Commissioner Wehn will preside and reappraisals of all school lands statewide are the purpose Farmers in Cheyenne county faced expulsion over unpaid obligations prompting the new valuation schedule to be set after hearings.
The Altar Society of the Catholic church announces its annual bazaar and dance for Tuesday and Wednesday November 7 and 8. Dinner starts at 5 PM with meals loved by hundreds. The bazaar will showcase handiwork sewing and candies. Arcadians and Racketeers will perform dances, one each night.
Unseasonable warmth collapses with frost and freezing temperatures across the region. Snow flurries reported near Atoin Wyoming melt quickly while Cheyenne experiences snow storms but escapes major disruption. A first frost brings a white cover and farmers report lows to 25 degrees. Nebraska relief funds shift to cash work relief for November, with Cheyenne County receiving 1500 dollars and Omaha seeking approval for Dodge Street projects.
The golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs C J Osborn, prominent Sidney pioneers, will be observed Sunday at their Sidney home with open house from 2 to 5 pm. Friends are invited to call and share felicitations and visit with the couple.
P. W. Barker and Fred Haworth declare themselves among the luckiest hunters after a Sunday trip to the North Platte River. Accompanied by Al Zlomke and Earl Haworth, they bagged eleven Canada geese, their first trip of the year, while others hunt weekly without success.
Chief Livoni said Halloween caused minimal damage with soap on windows and street clutter cleared quickly. A tar smear on storefronts and water-filled Omar court basement prank were noted but minor. He favors city funded entertainment to reduce incidents and extra police duty.
A sudden weather drop Wednesday pushed goose hunters toward the North Platte River hoping to get first shots at northern birds. Storms in Wyoming were believed to push Canadian geese downriver, drawing many hunters to blinds.
McDonald, the florist, resumes operation in Sidney after a hiatus last year when he closed his green houses and moved to Lead, South Dakota. He opened anew last week at his floral home continuing his long local business career.
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