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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1934

Page

1

Sidney farm meeting agenda outlines programs and speakers

Program completed for annual agricultural sessions in Sidney next Tuesday November 20 will draw farmers from three counties. E A Johnson and Mrs Ed Lipke lead with County Agent L D Willey assisting. Highlights include a farmers feed with Everett T Winter as toastmaster and talks by Mrs Burl Hornbeck and Tom Wilson on travelogues.

Sidney E. A Johnson Charles Welton Ed Lipke L. D. Willey Everett T. Winter N.W. Gaines Burl Hornbeck Winchester Tom Wilson Pueblo Colo South Sea Islands City Auditorium E. A. Johnson C. W. Watkins Nebraska Harvey M. Fisher P. H. Stewart Federal Protam W.W. Derrick Agricultural College

Sidney and North Platte In Crucial Game Today

Sid­ney and North Platte meet in a key late season Nebraska prep matchup. The winner likely ranks among the top teams, with North Platte boasting pass defense and Sidney relying on a sharp aerial attack. The game hinges on early breaks and disciplined defense, as both teams aim to deny the other’s scoring strengths.

Sidney North Platte Nebraska Prep Maroons Blue and Gold Crew Wilson Platte Crew North Plata

Nebraska Liquor Policy Stirs Western Officials

After repeal of the prohibition amendment, western Nebraska county attorneys scramble to handle liquor violations until state policy is set. Box Butte and Scotts Bluff leaders, amid public pressure and temperance appeals, face uncertainty as inauguration nears. Local deaths include Mrs. Tony Nrupicka of Lodge Pole, found near death and likely exposed outdoors, with bruising unclear in cause of death.

Nebraska Leo Bayer Box Butte Rush Clark Scotts Bluff County County Temperance Union S. K. Warrick Benton Scottsbluff Ed Emerine

La Verna Christ Weds Earl Witters in Papillion

Announcement of the September 19 wedding in Papillion Nebraska joins La Verna Christ, daughter of Carl and Mrs Christ, with Earl Witters, son of Newt and Mrs Witters. Ceremony by Rev W F Mayer. witnesses were Mr and Mrs Donald Moffett. The couple will reside in Sidney after his work transfer. both attended Sidney schools.

Papillion Nebr la Verna Christ Carl Christ Earl Witters Newt Witters W. F. Mayer Papillion Methodist Church Donald Moffett

Bauman Named Chairman of Legion Marksmanship Committee

H. E. Bauman of Sidney is chosen as chairman of the state American Legion marksmanship committee. He has long been active in rifle club work and is a skilled shooter, competing with local experts for several years.

H. E. Bauman Sidney American Legion State Department Bauman

Casey's Trial drill team play at city auditorium

The comedy Casey's Trial was staged at the city auditorium with a cast of over 100 local participants. Telegraph could not publish a review in time. a complete report will appear next Tuesday in Telegraph News.

Casey City Auditorium Telegraph Telegraph News

Legion safety drive extended by leaders this month

The American Legion safety committee convened in council rooms with officials and citizens to outline measures for the coming month. Led by Roy E. Tobler the drive will push stricter headlight and tail light compliance, court actions against Stop sign violators, curb double parking in Sidney, promote 15 minute parking zones, and seek a uniform light and brake certificate system for Cheyenne county. Also planned is relocating the 10th and Illinois stop signals in Sidney.

The American Legion Safety Committee R. E B. Roche Roy E. Tobler Sidney Cheyenne 10Th Illinois

Wasps Top Enemies of Poisonous Black Widows

Mud dauber wasps are described as the deadliest foes of black widow spiders. They kill adults and enslave young, storing them for future food. The spider’s venom is far more potent than rattlesnake venom, yet small bites cause severe effects.

California

Bayard Dentist Heads District For Coming Year

Dr. K F RystYim of Bayard was elected president of the western Nebraska dentists at the final sessions. L F Swanbaum of Scottsbluff was named vice president and James M Kennedy of Alliance was chosen secretary treasurer. Dr L A Donahoe was named district representative to the state meeting and reendorsed for another term on the state dental board.

K. F. RystYim Bayard Nebraska L.F. Swanbaum Scottsbluff James M. Kennedy Alliance L. A. Donahoe State Dental Board

Wheat allotment checks arrive in Cheyenne county

Checks from the 1933 final settlement and the first 1934 share are being distributed in Cheyenne county this week. About 30 envelopes hold government payments, with farmers queuing at the wheat headquarters in the post office basement. Many plan to cash soon while some wait, hoping to stretch funds through a lean winter as they recall Santa Claus moments from years past. Continued on page 3.

Cheyenne County Sidney Santa Claus

Carnival Spirit Will Prevail Next Friday

The PTA and junior class plan the semester’s largest attraction at the junior high Friday, November 23. More than 20 stands, shows and contests enliven the school with boxing and wrestling by Jack Scheurman, music by Eldon Payzant and Patricia Schroeder, and a tumbling exhibition directed by Hollis Thomas, with Hugh L. Slawson and C. A. Story leading the effort alongside Nyda Schwasnick.

Parent-Teachers Association Hugh L. Slawson C. A. Story PTA Nyda Schwasnick Jack Scheurman Eldon Payzant Patricia Schroed Hollis Thomas

Rosse Renamed State PTA Chairman in Nebraska

J C Rosse was reappointed as state chairman of the Nebraska congress of parents and teachers at a recent state board meeting. The office operates under fifth vice president G W Rosenlof in the state department of public instruction. The committee plans to inform parents about school matters, assist program chairmen, and promote American Education Week observance.

J. C. Rosse Nebraska Congress of Parents and Teachers R. N. Gowd Omaha G. W. Rosenlof State Department of Public Instruction

Bridgeport Barber Killed in Head-On Car Crash

Earl Taylor a 32 year old Bridgeport barber was killed instantly in a head on collision about four o clock Wednesday afternoon nine miles east of North Platte on the Linesta highway. Three others were seriously injured including Mrs Ida Mullner 24 of Exeter possible fractured skull William Mullner her husband minor wounds Miss Edna Goesch 24 of Edgar and Charles Beckus of North Platte both with minor bruises.

Earl Taylor Bridgeport North Platte Ida Mullner Exeter William Mullner Edna Goesch Edgar Charles Beckus

Drought sales move 1200 head of cattle in Cheyenne county

More than 1200 head of drought stricken cattle, including 61 head from Morrill county, sold for 17 378 at Cheyenne county emergency drought relief sales this fall. Five sales produced high bids. 129 condemned as unfit for market, 113 yearlings and calves sent to the FERA and killed for distribution, and 987 shipped for slaughter.

Morrill County Cheyenne County FERA Omaha Denver Chicago

Second Drouth Crisis Looms For Nebraska Livestock

Nebraska faces a second drought crisis as cattle enter winter with inadequate feed. H J Gramlich, director of the federal cattle buying program, says only about two million cattle can winter with current roughage and grain supplies. He warns many cattle are thinner than typical after winter.

Nebraska H. J. Gramlich Gramlich Dreuth

Cash Night At Fox Opens Tuesday For Cash Prizes

The Fox theatre announces Cash Night starting next Tuesday offering $50 to a winning number. Patrons registered for bank night keep their numbers. new patrons may register. The winning number is announced at the theatre, and if not present the prize carries over. Multiple prizes may be awarded on upcoming Tuesdays.

Cash Night Fox Fox Theatre Harold Jones Jones

Death of Dr Ambro Ames 83 Potter resident

Dr Ambro Ames 83 of Potter died Wednesday morning at Kimball hospital from complications after an automobile accident near Dalton earlier this month. He had been hospitalized in Dalton and later at home, then to Kimball for treatment. Born in Waukegan Illinois he moved to Potter 22 years ago from North Platte where he had practiced seven years. Survived by widow and five children Roy Ames Council Bluffs Iowa. Mrs Mattie Larson Yankton South Dakota. Mrs Maud Cole. Mrs Pearl Gaumet. Mrs Hazel Lowrie Sioux City Iowa. Continued on page 3 column 1

Tony Nrupicka Lodge Pole R. E. Roche Orange Undertaking Ambro Ames Dalton Kimball Hospital Potter Waukegan, Ill North Platte Roy Ames Council Bluffs, In Mattie Larson Yankton, S. D Maud Cole Pearl Gaumet Hazel Lowrie Sioux City

Gravity irrigation within year three seen in Lodgepole Valley

Interest grows among Lodge Pole valley landowners east of Sidney as a gravity irrigation system proposed by Senator C. D. Green moves forward. A demonstration ditch on Mrs. Floyd Glassburn’s property shows water flowing by gravity from a point 100 feet above Sidney, with ditches planned to cover about 3300 acres on both sides of the valley as more water is developed.

Lodge Pole Aller Sidney C. D. Green Floyd Glassburn

Night School PTA Event Promotes Education Week

Sidney PTA sponsors a single night school on November 21 from 5 30 to 9 00 for grades 4 to 12. Classes will dismiss in the afternoon, with written excuses required for absences and missed work to be made up. Ushers assist visitors, and an attendance award goes to the room with the highest parent registration percentage.

Sidney Pta Liebendorfer Hugh Slawson

Fremont Youth Dies At Uncle's Residence

Donald Mintken aged 18, son of Mr and Mrs R H Mintken of Fremont, died Wednesday night at his uncle's home near Dalton after several days of illness. Parents and attending physicians were present at death. Body to be shipped to Fremont for interment. Rice funeral service oversaw local arrangements. Survived by his parents and three other children.

Donald Mintken R. H. Mintken Fremont Dalton Rice

Plans For Fete For State PTA Head

Sidney PTA executive committee met Wednesday evening to arrange a luncheon in honor of state PTA president Mrs. R. B. Powell who is expected to arrive before midweek. The meeting covered program details by Mrs. L. W. Larson, finance by C A Story, membership by David Ells, and a report on the western Nebraska conference at Alliance last Thursday night.

PTA R. B. Powell Sidney Pta Executive Committee

Former Sidney Girl Is Wedded In New York

Elizabeth Louise Bicknell, daughter of Mrs J H Bicknell of Sidney, married John Stark of St Gallen Switzerland in a October 26 New York ceremony at the Disciples of Christ church officiated by Dr Finis Idleman.

Sidney New York J. H. Bicknell Elizabeth Louise John Stark St. Gallen Switzerland Disciples of Christchurch New York City Finis Idleman Miss Pearl Phillips Gardinjas Edward Westerfeld Wantaugh L. I Cotner College Columbia Univeristy Alpha Psi Omega University of Zurich Central States Stark Miami Fla Mr. Stark

Fodder Stack Burns Ignited by Children

A fodder stack on John Schmitt’s farm six miles west of Sidney burned when children started the fire while parents worked in a field. The blaze spread before discovery, but neighbors and the Sidney fire department saved one stack and prevented total loss.

John Schmitt Sidney Schmitt

Mildred Rauner and Foster Cook Married in Cheyenne

Mildred Rauner daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Rauner wed Foster M Cook of Sidney at Cheyenne on Monday. The ceremony was performed by a Catholic priest at the Wyoming capitol and the couple returned to Sidney to announce the marriage to close friends. Mrs Cook, a St Patrick Academy graduate and Fox theatre employee, and Mr Cook a Sidney native educated at Sidney High School class of 1922, now with the Union Pacific Railroad, have taken an apartment in the Hardy buildings and welcome visitors.

Mildred. Rauner Frank Rauner Foster M. Cook Sidney Cheyenne Wyoming Capitol

Poorest Duck Season Ends In Nebraska Report

Nebraska hunters closed a notably poor duck season on Wednesday with many admitting few birds. State game warden Frank O Connell cited a 30 day season two years ago as a comparison and said this year was about the same, marking two of the poorest hunting years on record.

Nebraska Frank O’connell Iitte O’connell

Men’s Dinner At Presbyterian Church Next Tuesday

The men’s dinner will be held at the Presbyterian church next Tuesday evening November 20 at 6 30. A cordial invitation is extended to men who enjoy these fellowship gatherings. A good menu and an interesting program have been arranged and a large attendance is anticipated by those in charge.

Presbyterian Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dee Angeline Anderson University Home Economics Division N. W. Gaines H. C Tony Krupicka Heaton Legion Committee Legion Bayard Dentist Drouth A. J. Ames Potter Is Senator Green P.T.A Mildred Rauner Foster Cook
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