Curtis Faces District Court Trial On Two Assault Complaints
Lyle Curtis, a restaurant chef, was bound over to district court on two separate assault complaints involving nine year old Sidney girls. Bond set at $2500 on each count by County Judge R A Barlow. First hearing involved Margaret Harwood, second involved Wilma Nagengast. Prosecution alleges the acts occurred about Sunday October 20. Case likely to headline December district court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Curtis
Sidney
Bond
R. A. Barlow
Curtis
Margaret Harwood
Wilma Nagengast
Barlow
District Court
Harwood
Nagen
Fred Benton Out As State Sheriff Dec 1st
William Plake of Kearney, Buffalo county sheriff for years, was named state sheriff by Governor Cochran, replacing Fred Benton who held the post about a year. Plake’s term begins December 1, with a $300 monthly salary. Benton praised the choice and said he was not reappointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Plake
Kearney
Buffalo County
Cochran
Fred Benton
Flake
Benton
Endres
Omaha
Gamble Store Moves To New Location In Sidney
The Gamble store relocates from the Harper property on East Illinois Street to the former Safeway building. Manager Clarence Hemenway plans the combined opening of Toyland with the store’s official debut at the new site this Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Gamble
Harper
East Illinois Street
Safeway
Clarence Hemenway
Toyland
Banning and Others Attend Farm Sessions in Nebraska
State agriculture chief TM Banning visits western Nebraska for organized agriculture meetings. He will speak in Kimball today and in Chappell tomorrow. Attending with him are E. H. Hoppert A. G. George W. Derick S. W. Alford and N. W. Gaines from the agricultural college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Banning
Agriculture and Inspection
Nebraska
Kimball
Chappell
Banning
E. H. Hoppert
A. G. George
W. W. Derick
S. W. Alford
N. W. Gaines
The
Agricultural College
Powell Hardware Moves to New Sidney Location
W D Powell Hardware Furniture and Plumbing plans a removal sale as it moves to the Harper building, formerly Gamble store, in Sidney next week. The change aims to simplify the move by reducing stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
W. D. Powell
Health urged by parents and teacher at PTA meeting
At the junior high school PTA gathering Dr D L Abbott urged parents to obey infectious disease quarantine laws and to vaccinate. School nurse Mrs Don Hudson reported exam results showing common defects in eyes tonsils and teeth, with a warning about the need for attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
D. L. Abbott
Don Hudson
Nine Rocky Mountain Oil Paintings On Display
An exhibition of nine outstanding oil paintings, brought to Sidney by the Fox theatre, opened Thursday morning at the senior high school. The works, created by Rocky Mountain artists and owned by the Denver art institute, drew interest from students and adults alike. Carl Smith, Fox theatre manager, expected the pictures to reach the Tobin building this afternoon for public viewing in the former Gift Shop location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Fox Theatre
Rocky Mountain
Denver Art Institute
Carl Smith
Tobin
Relief Case Load Grows in Nebraska State Figures Rise
Nebraska’s employable relief case load increased by 384 to 25,761 for the week ending November 16, with two counties still reporting. Certified workers including federal and private sectors rose by 1,378 from the prior week, while non-employable numbers gained about 8,200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FERA
Witte
Carolyn Kennedy to Return Home Monday
Miss Carolyn Kennedy, daughter of Mrs. Daisy Kennedy, will return to her home here Monday after nearly six months in a Lincoln hospital. Her doctor said she could move home Monday unless unexpected complications arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Kennedy
Daisy Kennedy
Lincoln Hospital
Life of Carnegie retold at Lions club talk
G F Liebendorfer Sidney schools superintendent presented a Carnegie life portrait during the Lions club event in the citys 100th anniversary week. He described how Carnegie gave away his fortune after selling his interests around 1900, focusing on libraries and national and international impact, noting Sidney benefited from his philanthropy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
Lions Club
G. F. Liebendorfer
Sidney
America
Carnegie
Liebendorfer
Maroon Sidneys Faces North Platte In Big Grid Clash
A bold Sidney Maroons squad in maroon jerseys meets North Platte's top ranked eleven this afternoon in a much anticipated game. Coach Ivan Wilson's Blue and Gold attack is polished and the locals hope to learn from the superior foe while hoping for a spirited contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
North Platte
Platters
Ivan Wilson
Daniel
Athletic Directors To Gather For Meeting
The Panhandle coaches hold their fall meeting at Bayard on November 29 to award the 1935 conference football title, align basketball and football schedules, discuss rules, and review officials. Mitchell is favored to win the grid title after a perfect season. Chappell also shines but faced less strong competition. The plan to award the championship to the most deserving team will be discussed, with no all conference team being chosen this year.
City Hesitates on Diesel Pump Contract
The city council has not signed a contract for a Diesel engine to pump water at the new auxiliary city well. Western Public Service advocates using the existing pump, while KC Lasseter expects the council to consider his proposal before acting. earlier reports suggested a favorable view of trying a Diesel engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Public Service Company
K. C. Lasseter
Steve Martin Named All Star Debater After Bayard Practice
The Bayard practice meet opened the debate season with Steve Martin of Sidney chosen for the all star debating team and Robert Jones receiving honorable mention. Other Sidney debaters Irene Baker Lucia Thorpe Jeanette Larson Mickey Green and Bill Tewell joined Gwendolyn Jorgenson. Two more practice debates are planned before the big tournament in Chadron on December 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayard
Steve Martin
Sidney
Robert Jones
Irene Baker
Lucia Thorpe
Jeanette Larson
Mickey Green
Bill Tewell
Gwendolyn Jorgenson
Chadron
Olson and Bride Host Large Lake Party in Sidney
Mr and Mrs Carl Olson return from a Colorado honeymoon to Sidney and plan a big dance and feast at Krueger's lake, inviting a capacity crowd. They now reside in Hardy apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Carl Olson
Sidney
Colorado
Krueger's Lake
Telegraph
Olson
Mrs. Olson
Hardy Apartments
Highway payrolls reach 3500 for week ending October 19
State Engineer Tilley said highway payrolls for the week ending October 19 listed 3,500 workers and that since August 1 highway work has exhausted relief rolls in 40 localities. Road projects reduced unemployment in Sidney with men employed on bridge and culvert construction.
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Tilley
Sidney
Schmidt Golden and Silver Anniversary Observed at Bronson
At the home of Mr and Mrs John Schmidt Jr in Bronson a large family celebration marked their silver anniversary and the golden anniversary of Mr and Mrs John Schmidt Sr of Sterling Fifty years of married life for the seniors and twenty five years for the younger couple were observed with a noon dinner for 65. A long table centerpiece a large cake baked by Frank Schmidt, and decorations of yellow chrysanthemum and asters set a festive tone. The afternoon included music and group singing followed by a Shinkle's hall dance and gifts of a purse and silver keepsake for the couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schmidt
Bronson
Schmidt
John Schmidt, Jr
Anton Schmidt
Dalton
Theodore Schmidt
Elgin
George Salbers
Petersburg
Joe Schaeffer
Lindsay
Joseph Schmidt
Henry Schmidt
Frank Schmidt
John Schell
Sterling
Paul Reiners
Peetz
Anton Link
Joe Foxhoren
Tony Uphoff
John Becker
Otto Weinman
Ben Pelster
Joe Beckman
Alfred Albers
Art Pelster
Anton Ketters
Charles Albers
John Linch
Ruth
Shinkle’s Hall
Don't Blame Me Says Ham as Welcome Mat Is Flipped
Sidney with a 12 000 to 15 000 population hosts a small colored community where former pugilist Ham Jenkins blames John Ritchie for turning the town against people of color. Jenkins recalls Ritchie's barbeque pit and gambling venture, which led to police warnings and a jail term, altering local dynamics and boxing ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ham
Ham’ Jenkins
Five Pointer
Denver
Jenkins
Sidney
John Ritchie
Jenkin
Jack Poole
John
Contizues
Kindness Shown To Transient Stricken Here In Sidney
A 35 year old World War veteran, suddenly taken ill, underwent surgery at a local hospital as Sidney residents extend aid. Ralph Gobel of Kansas City, seeking work, received meals and aid from a Lorenzo farm family and church members including Rev. J. J. Sheaff. Gobel, a master mechanic with aviation experience, hopes to stay in Sidney if he can find employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Herbert Hansel
Minneapolis
Ralph Gobel
Kansas City
Gobel
Lorenzo
J. J. Sheaff
Methodist Church
Sheaff
Death Ends 15 Weeks Of Torture For Peetz Boy
Five year old Carroll Groeger, son of Mr and Mrs A E Groeger farmers one mile west of Peetz, died yesterday after more than 15 weeks in hospital from inflammatory rheumatism and toxic poisoning. Blood transfusions failed. Funeral services Saturday at 9 30 am Sacred Heart church Peetz with Rev Ryan officiating. Interment in Peetz cemetery Gehrig funeral service Sidney in charge. Survived by his parents four brothers and five sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Groeger
A. E. Groeger
Peetz
Sacred Heart Church
Ryan
Gehrig
Sidney
New Industry Opens in Sidney Under Paul G Hilmer
Paul G Hilmer launches Rocky Mountain Refrigeration in Sidney, making air conditioning plants and commercial refrigeration units. Currently, Hilmer and two employees fulfill a Pine Bluffs creamery coil order from a shop in the Harper building basement. He brings years in the Hartford Automatic and York Ice Machine fields and chose Sidney after visiting several towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Paul G. Hilmer
Rocky Mountain
Mr. Hilmer
Pine Bluffs Creamery
Harper Building
Hilmer
Hartford Automatic Company
York Ice Machine Company
Narrow escape at Union Pacific round house
Emanuel Whittaker narrowly avoided injury when a heavy timber toppled from the roof during dismantling work at the historic Union Pacific round house on Wednesday morning. He was struck on the heel, taken to a local hospital with a badly smashed foot, and will be laid up for weeks after ducking away at the last moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific Round House
Emanuel Whittaker
Whittaker
City Council and School Board Back Musical Program
Joint session after a school concert lauded progress in the city wide musical program. Over 40 seniors in the main band, 10 graduates to join soon, and beginner classes planned for December 7. First year costs about 1500 dollars with 959 for 45 uniforms. school budget 750 dollars and 600 set for next year.
Kimball County Relief Costs Tied to Highway Work
Telegraph notes Kimball County last year received $20,000 in state project road work that reduced unemployment and eased local relief burdens. While total relief spending reached about $6,000, the paper urges full context to show indirect relief effects from the highway program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph
Kimball County
Telegraph News
Hunting Season Closes After Year’s Last Night
Ducks geese and pheasants are no longer legal game for the year as the second pheasant season in 14 Nebraska counties ends. Duck and goose shooting closed Tuesday at four, with modest flocks sighted on the North Platte river and few birds taken. Overall, the season was considered successful with ample game for hunters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
North Platte River
Card Party Tuesday To Benefit Cage Five
The Knights of Columbus host a Thanksgiving card party at St. Patrick's auditorium next Tuesday evening, November 26, starting at eight. Proceeds help defray academy basketball expenses with bridge and 500, turkey prizes, and other awards. Admission is 25 cents. public invited.
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Knights of Columbus
St. Patrick’s Auditorium
Academy
Irrigation Meeting At Bluffs In December
The Nebraska State Irrigation association will hold its annual convention at Scottsbluff December 9 and 10 with Governor Cochran as a featured speaker. Sessions are at the Lincoln hotel with speakers including Paul F. Good A C Tilley and others from Nebraska University and state offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska State Irrigation Association
Scottsbluff
Cochran
Lincoln Hotel
Paul F. Good
N. A. Bengston
W.H. Brokaw
Nebraska University
A. C. Tilley
William H. Wright
H. J. Gramlich
College of Agriculture
County Funds Limited to Emergent Medical Cases Only
County officials informed doctors that care for medical cases will be provided only in extreme emergencies. The county plans to direct serious cases to the University Hospital at Omaha using the pre FERA approach. Doctors must determine what constitutes an emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FERA
University Hospital
Omaha
Christmas Trade To Be Best In 5 Years In Sidney
Sidney stores prepare for the holiday season as decorating begins and gift tables fill with suggestions. Merchants forecast record gift stock this year and expect early buyers to beat shortages as Christmas shopping nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
St. Nick
Leafdale Elected Young Demo Leader In Cheyenne County
Edgar Leafdale of Potter was elected permanent chairman at the Cheyenne County Young Democrats meeting in the courthouse on Monday evening. P J Heaton of Sidney was chosen secretary and Byron Pavlat of Potter treasurer. Lloyd Kelly of Grand Island, national committeeman, spoke as did C S Radcliffe, county central committee chair. Sixteen new members signed, with plans for wider outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Edgar Leafdale
Potter
Court House
P.J. Heaton
Sidney
Byron Pavlat
Lloyd Kelly
Grand Island
C. S. Radcliffe
Ward Store Manager and Assistant Arrive in Sidney
J W Barnhart Montgomery Ward store manager arrives with his wife and daughter Betty in Sidney living at 1814 Newton Street from Grand Island. Assistant manager N O Eells also comes from Grand Island with his mother Estella Eells and brother Glen entering local school. Construction superintendent R A Borntrager and assistant Gus Fenkie supervise remodeling for opening December 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Barnhart
Montgomery Ward
Sidney
Man Known Here Is Killed By Explosion
Burial services for M. S. Quinn of Julesburg were conducted at Sterling on Wednesday by Rev. E. J. Verschergaehnen. Funeral services for Mr. Quinn were held at the Quinn home in Julesburg with Rev. Murphy officiating. The Union Pacific foreman was fatally injured Monday when a steel oil barrel burst and struck him. Quinn was broadly known as a baseball umpire and officiated at the Tri-State tournament held locally for the past two years.
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M. S. Quinn
Julesburg
Sterling
E. J. Verscheraeghen
St. Anthony’s Church
Mr. Quinn
Quinn
Rev. Murphy
Union Pacific
Anderson Is Removed To Omaha Tuesday
J E Palmer deputy United States marshal of Omaha stopped in Sidney with Harry B Anderson whom he was taking from Kimball to face trial for counterfeiting. Anderson bound over to the higher court recently by Robert A Barlow Sidney United States commissioner. Anderson captured after a 17 mile auto chase with tear gas costing him one eye.
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J. E. Palmer
United States
Omaha
Sidney
Harry B.anderson
Kimball
Anderson
Robert A. Barlow
Generous Offer Refused in Potter Land Trade Tale
The Potter Review recounts Charles Swanson, 76, of Morrill, killed in an October 10 Scottsbluff crash. Swanson, who lived near Potter for decades, once offered to trade land for a team, harness, and wagon. Owner Joan Proctor refused the deal, later viewing the land with a crop valued at about $100 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter Review
Charles Swanson
Morrill
Scottsbluff
Swanson
Potter
Mitchell Valley
Joan Proctor
WPA Jobs In Cheyenne County Start With 34 Workers
Twenty six men and eight women are at work on WPA projects in Cheyenne county. Clayton Parks, federal re employment director, said the eight women fill part of a 12 woman sewing quota. The 26 men work on road projects financed by both the county and the federal government through WPA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Clayton Parks
Parks
Dust Clouds Gather In Skies On Wednesday
Dust clouds obscured the western Nebraska sky again this week signaling a moisture need for the panhandle this winter to avoid a repeat of last spring storms. The report notes the clouds are smaller than those months ago but still a reminder of the grimy days prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Panhandle
Pioneer Rancher Guthrie Dies at Bridgeport Home
William E. Guthrie, 86, pioneer settler of western Nebraska and eastern Wyoming, died at his Bridgeport home this week. A resident since 1904, he moved from a Wyoming ranch and helped raise Wyoming’s first alfalfa crop, now a major part of the farm program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Guthrie
Nebraska
Wyoming
Bridgeport
Mr Guthrie
Mr. Guthrie
Destitute Farmers Get Aid in Regional Plan
Destitute and low income farm families will receive temporary subsistence assistance from the rural resettlement administration. More than 43,500 families across North and South Dakota Nebraska and Kansas will gain grants while WPA and RA projects are developed to extend work relief. Cal A Ward regional director emphasizes rehabilitation over relief and restoring farming independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resettlement Administration
North
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Cal A. Ward
Ward
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Dr. Abbott
Maroons
Deisel Pump
Bride
Golder
Kimballs
Cage
Bluffs
Leafdale
P. J. Heaton
Kelly
Radcliffe
Wis
Pioneer
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