Farm relief for wheat growers outlined in county letter
A farm board aid letter read to chamber members explains the grain loan plan via co operatives or individuals tied to co operatives. A J Jorgenson will gather complete borrowing information for the next meeting. The letter notes a stabilization point at 1.15 a bushel for No 1 Omaha wheat, with Cheyenne county wheat averaging No 3 quality worth about 90 cents per bushel. The program aims to help growers and elevator operators amid a troubled marketing season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Board
Chamber of Commerce
I. E. Grabill
Farm Board Fund
A. J. Jorgenson
Omaha
Grabill
Cheyenne County
Boulder Man Buys Howard Funeral Home Possession
G B Rice of Boulder Colorado has purchased the Howard funeral service and took possession yesterday. Both Mr and Mrs Rice are licensed morticians with years of experience. Mr Howard sold due to ill health and plans to stay in Sidney for at least 30 days to assist before finalizing plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Rice
Boulder
Colo
Howard Funeral Service
Mr. Rice
Mr. Howard
Howard
Bon‘ham Brothers
Sidney
Rice
Sunol Bank Hold Up Correction Reflects Local Claims
Telegraph account of the Sunol holdup and murder in 1916 is disputed by longtime residents who recall Sheriff McDaniel's delayed arrival. They assert Bill Perry, Glen Jackson, and William Krueger helped capture the two suspects and shared the reward, contradicting the paper's original version.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunol
Telegraph
James McDaniel
Bill Perry
Glen Jackson
William Krueger
Sidney
Joe Vach Public Sale This Thursday
Administrator's and mortgagees' sale of the Joe Vach estate will be held Thursday, November 21, on the Vach place, seven miles west and one mile south of Gurley. Col. Ab Sharp will cry the sale. The sale includes considerable livestock and farm machinery and several hundred bushels of grain. The sale advertisement is in this issue.
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Joe Vach
Vach Place
Gurley
Col
Ab Sharp
Sidney Ogallala Game This Week
The Sidney Maroons prepare for an out of conference clash at Ogallala with three practices left. Coach Black uses light scrimmage and signal drills as they eye a potential new style if needed. Friday’s game may be a breather before the Thanksgiving tilt with Chappel and could be a tough challenge against an unknown Ogallala unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maroons
Ogallala
Black
Keith County
Chappel
Nebraska
Kimball
Dickson outlines theatre changes for Fox in Sidney
A. E. Dickson of Fox films spoke to the Sidney senior chamber of commerce about decorations and remodeling of the Fox U S A theatre. He explained the program and why Sidney will gain top tier talking picture entertainment. Mr and Mrs Milo G Rice, new Howard funeral service owners, attended as guests of Mr Howard. County Agent Wisley reported on the diamond jubilee trip and exhibit, I E Grabill read a loan letter from the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
A. E. Dickson
Fox Films
Sidney
Fox U
I. E. Grabill
Pauley Firm to Build New Jail Equipment for City Hall
The Pauley jail building company of St. Louis was awarded the contract to supply and construct jail equipment for the new city hall. The council chose Pauley after deeming its bid of 1696 the lowest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Pauley Jailing Building Company of
New City Hall
Pauley
Stover Car Stolen Friday Night
The model A Ford coach belonging to Harry Stover was stolen Friday night and has not been recovered. No clues about the thieves have been uncovered. the sheriff's office is in contact with surrounding law enforcement but no trace has been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Stover
Sheriff’s Office
Kimball grid player critically injured in hunting accident
Gerald Bradt, a Kimball high school junior and football guard, was critically injured Saturday noon when accidentally shot while hunting north of Kimball with teammates Carl Roeder and Jack Dol ester. The prognosis was uncertain as to survival and Bradt was in his first year as a regular on the Kimball team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Bradt
Kimball
Carl Reader
Jack Dolelater
Bradt
Remodelling Began At Fox U S A Theatre In Sidney
Major alterations started Monday in a $25,000 project to upgrade the Fox U S A theatre in Sidney to a premier talking picture house. A. E. Dickson directs, with changes allowing business to continue until Wednesday night. No shows will run after Wednesday until the new talking pictures open, manager O G Brown says.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox U. S. A
Sidney
Talking Picture
A. E. Dickson
William Fox Organization
Dickson
Talking Pictures
O. G. Brown
Sorensen Removed From Farmers Day Program Amid Sheriff Controversy
Kimball Legion members say Attorney General Sorensen was taken from the Farmers day program on November 21 without regard to his probes into Sheriff Ed Swanson. They defend Sorensen, arguing no local meddling links the two incidents and deny involvement by Kimball officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorensen
Kimball
Ed Swanson
Kimball Legion Post
Legion
Stockman Takes Drink and Ends Up in Custody Far from Denver
A Burling ton railroad man aboard a Denver bound train shared a drink with a Montana stockman who boasted of prohibition defiance. A federal officer confronted him in Sterling and attempted to detain him for Denver, but a fracas ensued. The man fled, the officer struggled, and the conductor later resumed the trip with the railroad man hidden in a toilet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Denver
Montana
Volstead
Bond
Canada
Sterling
West
Sidney Firemen Bid to Host State Convention
Sidney firemen push to bring the 1931 state volunteer firemen’s convention to Sidney. At a regular city council meeting the council voted 200 to aid delegates, joining an expected 200 from the city to show Sidney’s eagerness to entertain the gathering in western Nebraska as Kearney hosts the 1930 event in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Kearney
Nebraska
Methodist Ladies to Hold Annual Turkey Dinner
The Methodist-Episcopal church Kensington will host its annual Thanksgiving turkey dinner on Thursday November 21 in the basement. Dinner is served from 5 PM to 8 PM with plates priced at seventy five. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist-Episcopal Church
Kensington
Lodge Pole writer laments relief hopes for farmers
A Lodge Pole resident vents skepticism about farm relief after the $100 million grain relief pledge, arguing genuine help requires higher crop prices and real money value. He urges conversations with Herbert Hoover and S. R. McKelvie and notes continued discussion on page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge Pole
Farm Board
World Herald
Washington
Mr. Hoover
Ss. R. McKelvie
Page
Local Industry Growth Driven by Native Effort Says Study
Thorne Browne state director of the National Electric Light association reports a Nebraska study showing 79 percent of capital for new industry comes from local sources. Across 13 cities 19 new plants and 323 new employees were added in two years. Reasons for plant location emphasize markets labor transportation and materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorne Browne
National Electric Light Association
Nebraska
Huge Farmer Gathering at Scottsbluff December 11 to 13
Nebraska panhandle farmers attend the fourth annual organized agriculture program in Scottsbluff December 11 to 13. Expected turnout surpasses last year’s 400 as dry land and irrigation topics, pure seed, live stock, beekeeping, and potato growers converge. Key speakers include H. P. Davis and P. H. Stewart with Governor Weaver and Chancellor Burnett also listed. a federal guest could not attend. Continued on page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Panhandle
Scottsbluff
Lincoln
H. P. Davis
P. H. Stewart
The
Agricultural College
Weaver
E. A. Burnett
State University
Chris L. Christensen
Washington, D. C
Federal Farm Board
Gurley Bank Reorganization Talks Stir But No Action Yet
Rumors swirl around the Farmers State bank at Gurley which closed October 19 as five committee members meet to discuss potential actions. The committee includes Albert Neibhur George Bartels N W Burr F A Rowan and Roy Taylor with no public outcome announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers State Bank
Gurley
Albert Neibhur
George Bartels
N. W. Burr
F. A. Rowan
Roy Taylor
Beck Named Omaha Bureau Chief By Hines
Charles G. Beck of Decatur Nebr now head of the veterans bureau regional office in St Louis was chosen for the Omaha post by General Frank T Hines. He will assume duties December 1 after endorsements and a long bureau record since 1917. Pearson, a former Sidney resident, was removed from federal service amid undisclosed reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Beck
Decatur
Nebr
Veterans Bureau
St. Louis
Omaha
Frank T. Hines
Washington
Beck
Bureau
James T. M. Pearson
Sidney
Pearson
Death of John P. Lancaster noted in Hastings area
John P. Lancaster, 74, longtime resident and 1886 homesteader near 13 miles northwest of here, died Sunday afternoon at Hastings state hospital from a heart ailment. Funeral services are set for this afternoon at Waco Nebraska. He is survived by his daughter Myrtle Lancaster and a son in California. a full obituary will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Lancaster
Hastings State Hospital
M. E. Oliver
Lancaster
Waco
Oliver
Married Folks Dance Draws Good Attendance at Hardy Hall
A dance for married residents filled Hardy hall Friday night with lively music by Grabill's Merrymakers. Attendees reported an enjoyable evening and strong turnout for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy Hall
Grabill
Jacob Whistler Honored On Ninety Ninth Birthday
Mrs. D F Bennett hosted a family dinner at her home Friday evening honoring her father Jacob Whistler on his 99th birthday. Attending were his son John and grandson Chester of Elwood, and great grandchildren Millard Gary of Denver and Dorothy Gary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Bennett
Jacob Whistler
Christian Church Holds Regular Missionary Service
The Christian church held its monthly missionary service with theme Know Your State. Nebraska was explored geographically historically and religiously. Participants included Mrs. Marvin Hiett Mrs Prank Baker Mrs R M Adams Mrs J H Bicknell J H Bicknell Doris Hiett Marie Mick Joan Julia Bicknell and Mrs Guy Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Nebraska
Marvin Hiett
Prank Baker
R. M. Adams
J. H. Bicknell
J H. Bicknell
Doris Hiett
Marie Mick. Joan
Guy Green
Cheyenne Dominates Scotts Bluff 25 0 in Wyoming Gridiron Clash
Cheyenne Indians crushed Scotts Bluff Bearcats 25 to 0 on Bluffs field. A Tottenhoff opened scoring, Miller to Hanna for a touchdown, Chase scored after an interception, and Smith added the final tally. Bearcats were shut out and held to three first downs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotts Bluff Bearcats
Cheyenne Indians
Bluffs
Wyoming
Indians
Bearcats
Redskins
A. Tottenhoff
Cheyenne
Miller
Hanna
Chase
Oval
Smith
Scotts Bluff
Scientists in Sandhills Seek Hidden Metals Near Alliance
A private group of chemists and geologists funded by a Joplin capitalist has operated for two years in the Sandhills southeast of Alliance, examining soil and sand coatings for tin, lead, or other minerals. Officials unofficially report tin outcroppings within 30 miles of Alliance. The effort, conducted without publicity, will resume on a larger scale next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Joplin
Mid-Continent
Bald
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Jorgenson
Boulder Man
Howard Funeral Home
Sidney Ogallala
Leo Black
Stover
Stockman
John Law
Council
LeRoy Willey
Sidney Man
Veteran's Bureau
J. T. M. Pearson
Gordon Beck I8
Sandhills
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