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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1936
Page
5
Democratic candidate Johnson leads with 2243 votes while Republican Porter trails at 1361 and Independent captures 198. In Good race Democratic 2349 votes to Republican Swanson 1413. Telegraph wantads promise results for readers seeking outcomes.
Lodgepole and Cheyenne county results lift Miller and Barlow to wins in primary races. Miller tops Steele in Cheyenne county by 505 and 2262 to 1757 overall, while Barlow secures re election over Smith. Sidney judges and Lodgepole assessor races reflect close or decisive outcomes, though all figures await official canvass.
County results from Tuesday display Cochran with 2718 votes to Griswold 1550 and Mehrens 24, while Walter Jurgensen secures reelection as lieutenant governor 2640 to 1280 over William. Harry B. Coffee dominates 2800 to 1045 for Wright in congressional race. minor state races list swan son 2770 over Burkett 1151 for secretary of state and other county tallies.
The Lodgepole election board expected delivery of ballots boxes and supplies, but the county clerk’s office never provided the equipment. Officials raced to Sidney to obtain their materials while Clerk I. L. Pindell and Deputy Helen Johnson served coffee and doughnuts to election workers late into the night. In Sidney No. 2 a ballot showed X next to Gov Cochran, with a second candidate voted for. In Colton a voter misread the ballot and marked all three presidential candidates plus the line.
Political observers agreed on Wednesday that Robert G. Simmons and Dwight Griswold likely have sung their political swan songs. Republicans of Nebraska will search for fresher material in their future campaign, possibly bringing Roland Rodman of Kimball back into Senat or gubernatorial picture.
Terry Carpenter, rebuked by his own party and a typical political foe in the storm, is expected to retire from public life. Yet some insiders say he could return to the center of the ring at the next election, keeping observers uncertain.
County Commissioner Albert Fen ske waited through a long election night for Lodgepole precinct to report. At 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday he finally heard the good news and flashed a broad grin. He said he wouldn’t want such close races every year.
P. J. Heaton, state president of the young democrats, concluded a statewide tour backing President Roosevelt after visiting multiple communities and addressing local chapters. He emphasized continued support and outlined upcoming party activities.
In a county precinct, a father asks his young son Patty if he voted for Roosevelt. Patty answers no, saying he voted for London. The creaze precinct remained Roosevelt aligned, the lone precinct in the county to lean toward Republicans Robert G. Simmons and Dwight Griswold.
Mr and Mrs Louis Hogan election officials in Trognitz precinct were trapped in a snow drift while en route to open the polls raising concerns that Trognitz might cancel the election.
Mr and Mrs Frank Morey and children were dinner guests at the Herman Jurgens home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Glen Davis and Frances were dinner guests at the Vernon Nelck home Sunday. Mr and Mrs R F Chapman visited with Mrs Catherine Nelck Monday. Gerald Johnson and Maurice Davis were overnight guests at the Vernon Neick home Tuesday. Mrs Herman Jurgens called at the
The record lists local residents visiting and shopping in Sidney and at the Charles Neick home. Names include John Jurgens, Catherine Neick, Mar Lou, Arthur Rowan, Edna Feldman, and multiple families led by the Frerichs Hinrichs Rowan Handley Schumacher and others, with Warren Cunningham and Joan of Crawford joining at the Prank Rowan home for weekend visits.
In colonial times Gypsies arrived in America from Great Britain, Holland, Germany, and France, reflecting a migration pattern linked to early transatlantic contact and travel across Europe.
A shopper guide promises abundant ready-to-serve foods and easy meal planning. It invites customers to browse the store on a leisurely circuit and select affordable items while assuring quality and value.
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