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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1933
Page
5
Officials say community chest likely not to be resumed here this winter due to a cramped taxpayer position. Coal distribution continues with a new rule requiring the clerk to publish names and amounts of all recipients, approved by the county board of commissioners Tuesday.
The Lincoln Star lauds G. P. Kratz for leading a proposed veteran backed effort to curb bank robberies in Nebraska. It argues the organized group would outlast predecessors, deter outlaws, and demand swift action, calling on Legion posts statewide to support the movement for safer towns.
The circular cites Bryan on the currency issue and quotes Nebraska's governor echoing silver pleas. Pat Harrison is named in the circular. Bryan says his remarks favored a controlled currency to raise farm prices, not to spur mining stock speculation.
Randall Biart, director of federal emergency relief in Nebraska, calls for counties to create work relief programs to provide jobs and reduce charity. He warns charity weakens independence, urges counties to map out projects without harming workers’ cash wages, and notes the need for cooperation from county boards, city councils, and relief committees.
A call emphasizes three factors guiding county allotments and urges implementing a work program in each county. It stresses aid should go to those who need it and deserve it, with a firm aim to allow recipients to earn their needs rather than charity.
Mrs. O Rane reports in Weyerts News of family and neighbor visits around Gurley Lodge Pole Sidney and Weverts Lutheran church events. Casual calls, dinners, corn hauling to Wyoming and Scottsbluff, and progress on a Christmas program are noted along with improvements of Ruth Bass and various local households.
In district 156 high fives were named for students Delphine Anderson Betty Anderson Delores Thelen Gladys Chambers and Marguerite Mohatt First to fifth graders listed John Thelen Kathien Mohatt Margaret Trelen Marvin Mathewson and Billy Altman Josephine Kurz was absent due to illness Mara Livoni a district 156 teacher hosted a Halloween party for pupils with games and lunch in decorated basement areas Lunch included sandwiches pickles pumpkin pie whipped cream cocoa candy and popcorn Roy Anderson hauled corn for John Atkins and Al Koester Friday Curtis Smith Vera Anderson Al Koester Helen Chambers Bill Chambers and Frances Henderson attended the Sidney show Thursday Mr and Mrs John Kurz and family visited Bert Walker and family Sunday Mr and Mrs Eli Henderson called on Joe Green east of Sidney The hard time dance at the schoolhouse Friday attended as Farmers Union entertainment A business meeting opened Leonard Schulenberg was named to the next entertainment committee Prizes for best costumes went to August Kretz Harold Kurz Robert Kurz and Mr and Mrs John Mohart Music was provided by Mr and Mrs Joe Meick and son Fred and Mr Roth Sidney shoppers included Mr and Mrs Andy Anderson Jack Atkins John Atkins Clarence Chambers Roy Frances and Victor Henderson Mr and Mrs Vern Pearson Al Koester and Helen Chambers Saturday
By C J Osborn recounts settling in Cheyenne County after leaving Hillsboro Ohio in 1885. He describes travel to Sidney, homesteading near NW of Sidney, winter hardships, the aid of J J McIntosh for a loan, building a sod shack, and early community life including the first schoolhouse and polling place. He notes wildlife, water digging, and cattle drives, with hopeful sentiment toward Cheyenne County's future.
W. G. Melton is suddenly ill and resting comfortably. Numerous local residents and visitors are listed, including A. A. Fenske on a business call, Lyle Briggs from Lincoln visiting over the weekend, and Dr. R. L. Houk and family returning from Omaha. Sidney callers, reforestation trip to North Platte, and social dinners are noted among residents from Kimball, Oshkosh, Cheyenne county, and Los Angeles.
The Lorenzo news round up notes residents traveling to Chicago and eastern Nebraska to visit kin. Local clubs meet for lessons and treats while students hold Halloween parties. Teachers report heating troubles and plans for a Thanksgiving program.
Miss Hazel Anderson leaves Sunday for Big Springs to visit cousin Mrs. Charles Pindell. Mr and Mrs John Killham visit with Mr and Mrs L A Scriber. Bus Marvin and Agnes McDrew visit C S Chambers home. Bob and Glen Anderson call at James Mohatt home. Mr and Mrs Frank Kurz call in Lorenzo Monday. Frances Henderson weekend with parents. Mona Liveni calls at James Mohatt Thursday evening. Mrs Ralph Killham and Mrs Dee call on Mrs Scriber and Mrs Thelen Thursday. Mr and Mrs John Owens call at John Kurz homes Sunday. Mr Cuddeford hauling cane coder for Mr Radcliffe this week. Mr and Mr John Kurz were Sid-
Mr and Mrs Arthur Larson and daughter Marjorie visited the Henry Bieck family Sunday afternoon. Catherine Thompson was an overnight guest at Cecil Hume’s. Paul and Arthur Ingwerson and others shopped in Gurley Saturday afternoon. Otto Rate family and Raymond Sanders dined at Dave Hume’s. The Fitzsimmons family and others were supper guests. Mrs Tom Stretch visited Mrs Will Florke. Mrs George Miller and Mrs Morris Jessen drove to Lodge Pole for dental work. Mrs James Hume and daughter Beulah spent Monday with friends at Lisco. Attendees from here at a Lutheran church entertainment at Sunny Side school Friday night. Idle Hour club met with Mrs Gus Hennig with seven members. Mrs John Frieds and children were visitors. afternoon spent quilting.
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