One Man's Folly and a City Hotel Dilemma
Reader accounts recount an unruly night on November 10 when hotels in Sidney were reportedly full, prompting complaints about discrimination. The letter-writer calls for jail sentences for the culprit and urges fair treatment, while contrasting with skeptical views from Dr. Taylor about factors in the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray McQuillan
Jack Elvetillo
Poole
Dr. Roche
Roche
Sidney
Denver
Carnegie's Life Topic Of Talk Before Lions
Mr Liebendorfer outlined Andrew Carnegie's philanthropy detailing 125 million earmarked for libraries, a 60 million reserve for libraries, a 10 million permanent peace fund, and further gifts to charities. He noted Carnegie demanded responsible recipients and a stock of 1000 volumes before providing funds.
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Carnegie
McEney
Liebendorfer
Carnegies
Destitute Farmers to Be Given Assistance
A plan to aid destitute farmers links budgeted farm management plans with federal loans. For those who qualify as standard rehabilitation cases, subsistence grants of 17 to 20 dollars monthly are planned, with others to receive WPA project work or development program jobs where available. County advisory committees will review applications and set quotas based on funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resettlement Administration
Ward
Curtis Faces Two Counts In December Trial
Curtis testifies in his own defense denying state witnesses and tracing his day from 6 am to 9 pm. He claims pheasant hunting, gas visits, hunting, returning home, and an appointment at nine. Doctors discuss venereal disease tests with mixed findings, including a positive germ result and incomplete reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Curtis
Harwood
Nagengast
Barrow
Hovor
R. E. Roche Seid
D. L. Abbott
J. R Taylor
Roche
E. L. Hyde
Holiday Decorations Going Up In Stores
Stores stock up on seasonal goods with a peak holiday trade expected after a five year high. Merchants plan early displays and increased advertising in Telegraph and Telegraph News, citing rising yearlong sales and optimistic projections. Wheat allotment checks, if received in Sidney, could boost pre holiday business further, though sales may already exceed post slump levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph
Telegraph News
Sidney
Health Topics at PTA Meeting Include Child Care
The PTA meeting on Wednesday covered health as a topic for children. Talks included eye strain and testing by Dr. E. S. Sherrerd, mental hygiene led by Mrs. Elwood Singer, and care for infectious diseases with guidance from Mrs. Hudson.
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PTA
Ing
Elwood Singer
Frank Wolf
Hudson
E. S. Sherrerd
Leafdale Will Head Young Demo Group
Leafdale leads a young Democrat group aiming to boost government interest among youth in both parties. Speakers Kelly and Radcliffe urge turning non-voters toward public service and elections, dismissing fears of constitutional changes as unfounded.
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Leafdale
Kelly
Radcliffe
Professor Schwartzkopf
Potter
Band Program Wins Applause Of Officials
More than 100 youths participate in instrumental work under J. W. Cochran as Sidney expands a citywide program. Officials push ongoing support and ordered ten more uniforms to bolster the initiative and broaden music appreciation across the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rage One
J. W. Cochran
Sidney
Nebraska
City band program gains support as costs covered
Mayor Roche supports continuing the city band project calling it vital for musical appreciation across creeds and ages. The program has funded winter uniforms, equipment, and concerts, with a $171 treasury balance after a successful year including July Fourth and county fair events, and Cochran praises the students and aims to continue the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Roche
Roche
Cochran
North Platte Appears On Local Grid
Western Nebraska conference line up for today features Scottsbluff at Morrill Lyman at Gering Bayard at Alliance Mina tare at Bridgeport Grant at Osh kosh Lusk at Torrington Valentine at Gordon. Local reports say Platter style coverage continues with plans to attend this afternoon’s games as value and timing draw fans.
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Sidney
Bids Opened for No 19 Straightening Project
Bids for highway cut off project between Bridgeport and Angora to shorten No 19 by miles were received by the state department on Thursday and a contract for the work will likely be awarded within days. The approved route plans a straight south line from the hill south of Angora to Northport with a 140 foot overpass over Union Pacific tracks near Northport, eliminating the present westward bend in No 19.
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Bridgeport
Angora
State Department
Big Hill
Northport
Union Pacific
Mount Vernon Socials and Visits Roundup
Mount Vernon residents hosted and visited across Sidney and nearby areas with numerous dinners and calls. Guests included Minnesotans Wilbur Isley and daughter Maxine, the Lingwallen and Weave groups, and several families such as Sprengers Hammond Glassburns and Huffs attending homecoming services in Sidney.
University of Nebraska Cow Holder of World Milk Record
Old Quantity the prize cow in the University of Nebraska dairy herd holds the world lifetime milk production and butterfat records. She has 227,831.8 pounds of milk and 8,455.5 pounds of fat. with her dam they total 402,715.2 pounds of milk and 14,437.5 pounds of fat for the lifetime combination record. Visitors James B. Adamson and Leonard Bilkhorn are at Auburn homes. local social notes mention Thanksgiving events and Sunday meals.
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University of Nebraska
United States
Sidney social notes and local visits in week
Numerous local residents are listed visiting and socializing across Sidney and nearby areas. Events include calls at homes in Lewis Lund, Sprenger, Oades, and Thelen households, plus a large Saturday gathering of locals such as Walters, Sprenger, Lingwall, Klents, Howe, Lunds, Hammond, Henderson, and others. The 1936 book committee met at Mrs. Frank Thelen’s home with several attendees. Mount Vernon Sunday school and church services schedule noted. Also mentioned are travels to Omaha, South Dakota visits, a hospital stay for Al Morrow, and Irvin Fitzsimmons car wreck during an attempted pass.
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Wilbur Isley
Maxine
Minnesota
Louis Lund
James Johnson
C. H. Hammond
John Owens
Sidney
John Lingwallen
E. H. Weave
Joan Sell
Lloyd Reineka
Loren Broden
Clarence Evans
Anne Reineka
Lula
H. M. Gass
R. N. Huff
Roy
John Sell
J. D. Walker
Wilbur Glassburn
Alfred Sprenger
D. P. el
Arvin Livingston
Methodist
John Hundrup
Norman Tro
Frank Thelen
E. H. Howe
Lewis Lund
Alvin Lund
H. J. Hammond
Arthur McMillen
Herman Westphalen
Milan Glassburn
Carrie Peterson
Eli Henderson
James Henderson
Ezra Chambers
Henry Young
Omaha
Dewey Dirks
South Dakota
al Morrow
Irvin Fitzsimmons
Dalton Boys Win Football Championship at Home
Dalton celebrates a 14 to 0 victory over Kimball securing the championship and Lodge Pole valley pennant. A large crowd watched Friday’s match as local businesses closed for the occasion. Miss Mable Neal visited, and births were announced for Rev. O F Pittack’s daughter born November 2 in Lexington.
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Pat. Connelly
Scoul Hospital
Dalton
Kimball
Lodge Pole Valley
Mable Neal
Dix
Lorenzo By Mrs. Frank Meier
The Lorenzo Stitchers club met last Thursday with Mrs. Otto Raddatz. Members spent the afternoon painting and lunch was served by the hostess. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. George Nieman and daughter, and local residents hosted guests at several homes. The group planned a December Christmas party at the next meeting.
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Otto Raddatz
George Nieman
Ed Meier
Will Miller
Denver
J. D. Bolton
Frank Meier
Hershey
North Platte
Ted
Marvin Fleming
Floyd Fleming
Scriber
Sidney Draw
George Fleming
Lorenzo Stitchers Club
Charles Walker
Ralph Harlan
Glen Easterly
North Divide Social Notes Recap
Mrs Pearl Sparks leads a local church gathering at Methodist Kensington with several neighbors present. Dorothy Lipke returns to school after a three week illness as others visit, dine, and host at multiple homes around Sidney and Rozetta. Farmers Union district convention slated for December 11 in Sidney. other visits include Ray Wellner’s Denver trip and various family dinners.
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J. A. Sparks
Clyde Kinton
Ed Brockersby
Jack Rathbun
Methodist Kensington
Dorothy Lipke
Don Harworth
Harry Sparks
Otto Kurz
Jake Eckert
Betty
Geraldine
Albert Haworth
Ray Wellner
Denver
Supreme Court Hears Appeal From Bluffs
The Supreme Court heard an appeal concerning clerks of district courts and their entitlement to interest on funds held or whether they must account to the county for such funds. The case was argued and submitted to the court for decision.
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Supreme Court
Bluffs
Supreme Court to rule on Scotts Bluff McHenry case
The court considers a dispute where Scotts Bluff county sues late clerk M H McHenry and his bondsmen Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland. The case tests whether a clerk’s handling of funds after death shields him or the office from liability, noting about 20000 dollars in deposits belonged to others unaware of the money. The suit argues the district court ruling leaves unclear rules for funds. Telegraph. Want ads get results.
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Supreme Court
Scotts Bluff
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Ham Jenkins
Mount Vernon
Karl Sprenger
Chesterfield and His Orchestra
Wolbur Hall
Chet Krueger
James B. Adamson
Leonard Bilkhorn
Auburn
W. C. Phelps
Ed Walker
Sam Chambers and Son
Frank Kurz
Mrs
Frank Englert
O. F. Pittack
Lexington
Mildred Heitman
E. S. Ewing
Lorenzo
North Divide
Mrs. Pearl Sparks
George Rippe
James
Adélaide Rezac
Herman Bianke
Rozetta
Seimers
Fred Seimers
Henry Braasch
Charles Lessman
General*electric
Hardy Furniture Store
Coleman
Harper Bidg
Milllets Bakery
W. D. Powell
Theo Toncing Company
Agent Star Market
Frank Schwasnick
Lane
Ldé Zoe
Saviingay
Sadie Semssten
All Te Staat
Mercy
Oh Marry Carey Nocot Gibson
Guinnm Williams
Pos Steele Francis Ford
Sam Hardy
Tom Tyler
Boots Mallory
Buck Jones
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Kitty Carlisle
Allan
Jones
Harmony Lane
Sgsse
Douglass Montgomery
Evelyn-Venable
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