Stormy Weather Signals Snow Threat Across Nebraska
A weather forecast warns of a looming snow storm likely to reach western Nebraska today. Snow squalls were reported in the Dakotas as moisture fell in parts of the county and temperatures dropped. Stockmen were advised to prepare for cold, with blizzard risk not expected, and to protect livestock as temperatures fall across Nebraska.
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Nebraska
Dakotas
Mercury
Sidney
Denver
Panhandle
Wyoming
Community Chest charity ball to fund Sidney relief
Community Chest officers plan a charity ball at the city auditorium on Thanksgiving night to raise funds for winter relief in Sidney. A ticket drive by Sidney girls aims to raise at least 250 dollars, with tickets at one dollar. The organization funds direct relief with no salaries or rents, aiding local families first and focusing on essentials.
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Community Chest
City Auditorium
Sidney
Red Cross
Grabill
Surveying and culvert work underway on Lincoln Highway east of Sidney
Surveying and culvert work are active on the Lincoln highway east of Sidney, creating a detour between Sidney and Lodge Pole that increases distance to about 35 miles. Traffic is routed south from Illinois street and Tenth Avenue to six miles south of Sidney and then east via an emergency road. The detour may last unknown length, with other Sidney routes closed recently. Carl Christ and crew are installing new culverts three miles east of Sidney as state highway officials plan the future route and an overhead crossing over the Union Pacific.
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Sidney
Lodge Pole
Illinois Street
Tenth Avenue
North Platte
Sidney-Lodge Pole
Here
Omaha
State Department of Public Works
Lincoln Highway
Union Pacific
Burlington Tracks
Elis Farm
Town
Carl Christ
Christ
Rail and highway upkeep dispute fuels county letter
R C Jackson of Western Ice and Storage argues Cheyenne county railroads pay far more toward road upkeep than users. He cites a 1931 railroad valuation of 6,073,165 and a 1.35 mill rate yielding 8,150.17 toward roads. The letter accompanies broader relief wage concerns raised by the American Legion.
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Cheyenne County
R. C. Jackson
Western Ice and Storage Company
Telegraph
Board of County Commissioners
Relief Committee of the American Legion
Charles W. Bryan
Pioneer Elmer J. Sweet Dies After Long Illness
Elmer J. Sweet aged 74, longtime Cheyenne county resident for 51 years, died Monday night after a prolonged illness. A former contracting worker, he later spent 15 years at LeSueur Lumber before retirement. He leaves two sons Samuel of Sidney and Arthur of Springfield Oregon, daughter Mrs Irene McCormack of San Francisco, and one sister Mrs James Reagan of Oakland. His wife died in 1923.
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Elmer J. Sweet
Cheyenne County
Mr. Sweet
LeSueur Lumber Company
Samuel
Sidney
Arthur
Springfield
Ore
Irene McCormack
San Francisco
James Reagan
Oakland
Calif
Maroons Travel to North Platte for Key State Showdown
Sidney Maroons depart with injured players packed in shape to face undefeated North Platte in a crucial state clash. North Platte boasts 350 season points and a zero on its own goal line. With three regulars out, Sidney relies on reserves Bradley Egle and Wilson to fill gaps, while Masse Stewart and the rest of the squad aim to upset the Platters despite weight and experience gaps.
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Sidney
Maroons
North Platte
Lincoln County
Platters
Faulker
Baker
Gorman
Ivan Wilson
Bradley
Egleoff
Wilson
Gordon
Masse
Stewart
Sidney Till
Black
N. Ugai
Speeizen
Burkhart
Jones
F. Ugai
Huntington
Bechan
Erlehoff
Gridley
Maley
Christofferson
Johnson
Atkins
Ladine
Vocational guidance and parent teacher meeting notes
Vocational guidance and the purpose of first grade work were discussed at the Parent Teachers association meeting in the junior high auditorium. Rev W T Kahse urged parental cooperation in discipline while Miss Betty Sain Elma Nelson and Blanche Curtis outlined first grade aims and the importance of early reading and number skills.
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J. C. Rosse
Parent- Teachers’ Association
W. T. Kahse
Verne Morris
East Ward
G. F. Liebenderfer
Betty Sain
Elma Nelson
Blanche Curtis
Nelson
Miss Sain
Womans Club Papers Highlight Progress Across Cities
The Womans club met Tuesday afternoon with papers on cities marking American progress by Mrs. F. A. Bush and Mrs. Lee Gain. Mrs. J. E. Paquette reviewed pioneer days in an educational book. Vocal solos by Miss Critchfield, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. O. S., featured the musical program led by Mrs. G. F. Liebersdorfer. The group was reminded of Bess Gertray Morrison's appearance in Sidney on November Ao, with publicity details to follow.
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Womans Club
F. A. Bush
Lee Gain
J. E. Paquette
Max Critchfied
Ree
G. F. Liebersdorfer
Sidney of
Bess
Gertrayt
Morrison
Shevis
Banker's Auto Burns Near Laramie Wyoming Farm
J W Rogers prominent Cheyenne county banker lost his car to fire Monday night near Laramie Wyoming. Rogers was on a business trip to his Wyoming ranch when the vehicle stuck in a snowdrift and overheating likely caused the blaze as he tried to pull free. He returned home by train to Lodge Pole.
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J. W. Rogers
Cheyenne County
Laramie
Wyo
Duett Free Of Charges In Sterling Stabbing Case
Dale Duett, a Kimball county youth held during a search for his brother Joe Duett, is released by County Attorney C. A. Dafoe. Joe Duett is accused of wounding Sterling, Nebraska policeman Ed Rathe while Rathe was removing him from a dance hall.
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Dale Duett
Kimball County
Joe
Sterling
Nebr
C. A. “Dafoe
Joe Duett i
Ed Rathe
Fox Theatre Offers Five Free Turkeys Friday Night
The Fox Theatre is giving away five large live turkeys free at nine o clock Friday night in connection with the showing of Chandu the Magician. This chance to obtain a major portion of Thanksgiving dinner is advertised as a special event for local patrons.
Red Cross Drive to Aid Cheyenne County in Sidney
The Cheyenne county Red Cross drive centers in Sidney today and tomorrow led by Mrs. E L Hyde with the American Legion Auxiliary. The campaign opened Armistice day and runs through Thanksgiving. Memberships are $1 and provide a card and button.
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Red Cross
Cheyenne County
Sidney
American Legion Auxiliary
E.L. Hyde
Cheyenne
Thanksgiving Services Sermon At Union Gathering
Wednesday Rev. J. H. Bicknell will deliver the sermon at the annual union Thanksgiving services held in the Methodist church at 7 30 p m Special music features leading Bidney vocalists The event emphasizes a Thanksgiving theme with a forceful message drawn from the quotation count your blessings one by one and it will surprise you what God hath done
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J. H. Bicknell
Bidney
Bicknell
Courtship of Miles StandishPresented by Junior Glee Club
The junior high glee club and orchestra will stage the Courtship of Miles Standish at the senior high auditorium next Tuesday at 8:00 PM. Directed by Prof J W Cochran the program is open to the public with no admission charge. Guest tickets are available at school buildings Burgess music store or at the door.
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Miles Standish
J. W. Cochran
Burgess Music Store
Longfellow
Cochran
Farm market prices and poultry trade update
Prices in Sidney show hen and pullet egg values with small gains. Over four pounds and under four pounds hens are noted with better quotes around 18 cents and seven pence, while grain prices remain steady amid weak demand and fluctuating futures. Livestock activity Wednesday and yesterday appears limited with prices hovering and trading slower than prior days.
Price Advance Halted By Trading Outlook
Livestock and grain markets paused their advance Wednesday as traders expected lighter marketings and ongoing price hikes later in the week. News of a possible large Argentine wheat crop cut activity at Chicago while market participants awaited confirmation. Feeder cattle and hog offerings rose in volume at Chicago Kansas City and Omaha, prompting a general 25 cent drop in quotations midweek.
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Chicago
Kansas City
Omaha
Church Ladies Serve Annual Turkey Dinner to 500
At the Methodist church Kensington the Ladies served their annual turkey dinner in the church basement to nearly 500 persons Wednesday night. Mrs Paul Simerson presided and was assisted by a large corps of church ladies, with praise for the delicious and speedy meal.
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The
Methodist Church
Paul Simerson
M. E. ‘Kensington
Demono Sweep Snubs Dem losses in Larimer County election
Friends of Stanton Ickes a Sidney resident in the 80s and 90s will be glad to learn he survived the democratic landslide and was returned to the office of treasurer of Larimer county Colo at the recent election. He was the only Republican elected to office in that county.
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Stanton Ickes
Sidney
Larimer’ County
Colo
Knights of Columbus Card Party Tuesday Night Prizes
The Knights of Columbus announce another card party next Tuesday with prizes of turkeys for winners. Bridge and 500 will be played starting at 8 o clock. The public is invited.
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Knights of Columbus
Democratic Job Seekers Converge On Capitol City
Democratic job seekers gather in capitol city for a January exodus and March march, facing limited posts under Governor Bryan. About 75 80 jobs exist across departments with most posts as janitorial or temporary legislative aides. Key picks include Harry Conklin as commissioner of public lands and buildings and a rush of clerkships, sergeants at arms, and pages amid speakership speculation. Governor Bryan's illness limits personal applications while lawmakers seek patronage in a changing capitol.
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Washington
Lincoln
Bryan
Harry Conklin
Swanson
Author Price
Hall
Good
Conk
House
Senate
Uncle Sam
Capitol
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Rocky Mountain News
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Supt
Liebendorfery
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