Cheyenne County General Election Preview For Voters
Cheyenne county voters are forecast to cast between 4500 and 5000 ballots next Tuesday as presidential campaign excitement boosts local turnout. County races center on county judge county treasurer and commissioner of the first district with other offices on the ballot. County Clerk Henry Pavlat urges early voting to speed results from all 17 precincts.
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Cheyenne County
Aroumi
County
Trier
Justices of the Peace
Asessor
Henry Pavlat
Pavlat
Wheat Market Slips to New Low on Dismal Quotations
Wheat futures for December dropped to 42 18 cents, marking a new low as brokers trace prices back to 1590 and even earlier, with comments noting the market’s demoralization and a long historical look at prices. A separate conspiracy suit against Sidney Tractor and Machinery Co. and others seeks 93 802 50 for alleged wrongdoings, detailing damages to machinery, lost profits, and compromised credit.
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Edward I
Sidney Tractor and Machinery Company
Thomas O'Connell
William O’connell
C. C. Rush
District Court
Patrick J. Heaton
Reel Contractors, Inc
Northwestern Shovel Company
Armistice Day Parade Planned by Sidney Legion Post
The Sidney American Legion plans an Armistice day parade described as one of the western states' most spectacular observances. Burlington Railroad will send a miniature passenger train with 50 to 60 children, engine crew from a Boy Scout troop may operate it, and Fort Warren infantry band discussions aim to include 42 musicians. Local sponsors are asked to back patriotic floats, and the parade could exceed a half mile, starting at 9:45 a.m. to allow time for ceremonies.
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Sidney
American Legion
Western Western
Burlington Railroad
Fort Warren Infantry
Legion Committee
Fort Russell
Army
Fay Randel
Nebraska
Randle
Kimball
American Legion Committee
First Infantry Band
Legion
Helen Harper Tops Public Schools With 97 Percent Average
Helen Harper, a junior, leads the public school system with a 97 percent average in the first six weeks. Ada Mae Bell is second at 96 percent, with a lengthy honor roll listing across grades from seniors to third. Strong counts of top averages appear among both boys and girls in multiple grade levels.
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Helen Harper
Miss Harper
Ada Mae Bell
Jean Bicknell
Lillian Martin
John Jurgens
Bernice Narjes
Albert Mahr
Helen Akle
Cordon Tobin
Robert Dyke
Evelyn Kraft
Cathryn Shaffere
Evelyn Millett
Elvira Martin
Lucile Hardy
Eugene Reker
Evelyn Lessman
Clara Miller
Patricia Schroeder
Maxine Farrell
Hazel Olson
Steve Martin
Franklin Dedrick
Zepha Lockwood
Bob Jones
Sidney Man Elected Official of Scouts at Meeting Tuesday
Dean Oliver Riley was elected president of the Scotts Bluff council of Boy Scouts for the fourth time at a Tuesday meeting and dinner in Scottsbluff attended by 43 representatives from Torrington Bayard Sidney Lyman Gering Morrill and Scottsbluff. J N Stosps first vice president H J Cregan second vice president Paul Martin third vice president Allen Beyer treasurer. finance committee W F Moore chairman H W Davison and William Morrow. Camp committee C A Morrill sea scout Dr E E Griggs publicity W R BlackBedge court of honor Roy Witschy leadership training W S McLoud medical officer Dr Ted E Riddell scout commissioner Harold Runya civic service Willis McCreary troop organizer Frank Ludden health and safety Dr A B Kerns reading E O Daggett. At a business meeting towns adopted their working budgets for the year. Pean Riley said if all towns carry on their budgets the entire council will
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Dean Oliver Riley
Scotts Bluff
Scottsbluff
W. F. Moore
H. W. Davison
William Morrow
C. A. Morrill
E. E. Griggs
W. R. BlackBedge
Roy Witschy
W. 5. McLoud
Ted E. Riddell
Harold Runya
Willis McCreary
Roop
Frank Ludden
A. B. Kerns
Reading
E. O. Daggett
Pean Riley
Talented Lady To Appear In Sidney
Bess Gerhart Morrison, noted reader and lecturer, will address the Sidney Women’s club on November 29. A nationally known figure, she has appeared in Sidney before, as club members plan extensively for her visit.
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Bess Gerhart Morrison
Sidney Womans Club
Thc Club
Morrison
Trail of Pioneers
New England
Ohio, Valley
W. H. Edwards
South
Vern Livingston
Midwest
J. E. Paquette
Pacific Coast
Leo E. Osborn
Whisker Club Formed by Antelope Divide Farmers Union
Members of the Antelope Divide Farmers Union form a whiskers club to keep facial hair intact before December 23. Several members already sport bushy whiskers and resemble notorious old time figures known for facial hair. A one dollar fine is imposed for breaking ranks, with an entry fee of 25 cents and 35 men already joining.
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Antelope Divide Farmers Union
County Purchases Poor Aid Building
The county commissioners voted to buy the county poor aid home in Sidney from the Sidney Loan and Building association for 2905.77 dollars. Over 300 dollars is due at once with the remainder per contract. The county had leased the property but the lease expired and needs grew, so the board chose ownership.
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County Poor Aid Home
Sidney
Sidney Loan and Building Association
Maroons Tackle Gering Today In Big Ten Game
Sidney's Maroons face a tough conference test at Gering as both seek to rebound from recent results. Gering tied Crawford 6 6 last week, and Sidney aims to avoid injuries for upcoming non league games with Gordon and North Platte while fielding reserves to build depth.
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Maroons
Gering
Sidney
Crawford
Alliance
Gordon
North Platte
Bulldogs
Nebraska
Black
Farmers Split Over Key Issues in Cheyenne County
Cheyenne county farmers show clear division on two political planks with some backing the Democratic drive to abolish the farm board and others supporting the Republican stance to block the 18th amendment. Telegraph interviews of 50 farmers reveal constant interest in price boosts for grain and livestock, while radio promises of prosperity fail to sway many. The farm board remains unpopular as residents seek self preservation and changes to marketing to lift market prices.
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Cheyenne County
Farm Board
Dalton
Potter
Sidney
Weather Outlook Shifts To Snow Or Rain
A weather change was forecast yesterday as radio reports described a developing system sweeping from the Dakotas toward western Nebraska and northern Colorado with possible snow in Wyoming mountains. Temperatures dropped but stayed above freezing, and forecasters predicted well below freezing later. Farmers seek moisture for grains while stockmen in the sandhills and Cheyenne county prepared for a storm.
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Dakotas
Sand Nills
Cheyenne County
Fox theatre policy change promises new talking pictures
Fox theatre announces a policy change enabling the Denver booking office to supply top notch features. Manager Boyd arranged with Los Angeles to bring new pictures to Sidney for one day on Sunday and then a three two day bills from Monday Tuesday through Friday. The move aims to boost patron appeal and secure better bookings.
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Sidney
Fox Theatre Management
Fox Booking Office
Denver
Boyd
Los
Angeles
Fox
Farm Product Prices In Sidney Report
Prices list farm products in Sidney showing hens four pounds and up and under four pounds with various types like Colored Springs Leghorn Hens Leghorn Springs Cox Eggs Pullet Eggs and Butterfat figures. Grain and livestock prices were omitted as too low for marketing.
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Sidney
Cox
Post Office Bidders Offered Chance to Cut Down Figures
The treasury department sets November 10 for supplementary bids on the $80 000 Sidney post office project. Olson Construction of Lincoln submitted the lowest original bid of $59 470 on September 26, but all 26 original bids were deemed too high. Now bidders may reduce offers. supplementary specifications are issued and bids will be opened November 1. If lower bids fail, specifications may be revised.
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Treasury Department
Sidney Post Office
Olson Construction Company
Lincoln
Treasury
Annual Bazaar Is Again A Success
The Altar Society of the Catholic church held its annual fall bazaar and supper, drawing a capacity crowd for the academy auditorium supper. A large Friday night crowd and strong patronage at the dance contributed to a remunerative event, with a full report to follow in next Tuesday's issue.
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Altar Society
Catholic Church
Academy Auditorium
Telegraph
Clearance Sought Of Board Title
Bertha Franzen and Everett W. Deerson through attorney E R Kratz seek to clear title to the north half of the north half of section 24 township 13 range 47 in Cheyenne county. They argue the land was illegally sold by the county in 1906 after sheriff's head took it in 1904 and resold in two years, with no vote of electors as required by law. The motion was presented to county commissioners on Tuesday.
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Cheyenne County
Sheriff's Head
B. W. Rosencrans
Bertha Franzen
Everett W. Deerson
E. R. Kratz
Township 13
Range 47
Ice Hockey Stars Leave For Tryout In Kansas City
William Davis and Buck Davis of Sidney depart Thursday to attend a tryout with the Kansas City Pla-Mers in the American league. The circuit includes teams from Duluth Minneapolis St Paul Chicago St Louis Tulsa and Kansas City with Bill Grant serving as league president and Kansas City manager. Efforts are ongoing this season.
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William Davis
Buck Davis
Sidney
Kansas City
Pla- Mers
Duluth
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Chicago
St. Louis
Tulsa
Bill Grant
Sidney Eleven Prepares For Armistice Day Clash With Fort Warren
Sidney Eleven Works Out Daily for Armistice Day tilt with Fort Warren soldiers. Coach William Null to select lineup after final drills as 200 pound per man team bolsters offense with players from local high schools and nearby colleges.
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Sidney Town
Fort Warren
Ofster Cook
Funston Cook
Jolliff
la Grange
Pat Heaton
Kenneth Griswold
Harold Griswold
Whitmore
Randel
Jones
Bush
Robineau
Williams
Wolf
Fred Runge
Osborn
Null
Porter
Murphy
Campbell
Alleason
Wyoming
Colorado
Sidney
William Null
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America
Sidney Legion Post
Dick Barger
Ann Taylor
Abbott Slayter
Gordon Daniel
Dorothy Wagner
Douglas Martin
Robert Robinson
Mary Smith
Leroy Rabe
Ollie Wright
Mickey Green
Doris Long
Chloe Wilhelmy
Alice Sample
Nevin Slawson
North
Don Wright
June Follett
East
Harriet Taylor
Patty Martin
Lorne Johnson
Claire Ericson
Doris Brown
Betty Simodynes
Marina Mayer
Delores Reker
Wayne Simpson
Maxine Thomas
Ruth Simpson
Sidney Man
Paul Martin
Bluffs Area
Riley
Ice Hockey Stars
Fort
F. E. Warren
Fray
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