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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1934
Page
6
Report notes lack of lasting moisture since December 1933 with only light rain or snowfall on some farms. Ground grows powdery and sandy after a year of drought and the hottest summer on record, leaving soils parch.
Sidney and Chappell meet for the Thanksgiving classic after close Alliance results. Sidney eyeing rest and a strong passing attack led by captains Witters and Stewart, while Chappell seeks to challenge the Maroons as they defend their grid glory.
At a recent meeting, Osborn and Kokjer were chosen for positions. Other attendees included J. T. Whitehead of Mitchell T. C. Keily of Morrill R. C. Steck fleth of Scottsbluff and Joe Gibson of Sidney. Matters pertaining to code regulations were discussed.
Principals teachers and committees receive praise for organizing the PTA Night School. Chairman David Ells reports membership growth while rural students travel 15 to 20 miles with parents to learn about the school. Attendance prizes are anticipated amid many rooms showing parental representation. Tabulations are expected to be published soon.
Santa Claus announces plans to visit on December 10 delaying no effort to add staff and toys for children. He notes higher operating costs from the NRA but promises a larger workshop and more gifts, including dolls, engines, trains, and teddy bears. He asks schools to consider a half holiday to accommodate youngsters.
Experiments at Hays Kansas show buffalo grass as a promising ground cover to reclaim poor soil. The hardy grass, once trod by buffalo, is cited as a boon for people who scorned it, suggesting practical value for land restoration efforts.
Local residents in Sunnyside share visits and gatherings with families including Omel Halsey Misner and Wassum. The piece lists numerous callers to homes in Sidney Lodge Pole Chappell and surrounding areas with plays and a Farmers Union meeting planned for November 30.
Morri Jessen and Walter Flicker families hosted visitors while Sidney residents called on friends. Neighbors attended gatherings at the Walsh, Hokom, and Green homes, with farm meetings at Liberty school and multiple trips to nearby towns for events and football. The community mourned the death of Paul Flicker in Hamburg.
Delores Miles spent Tuesday with the Gade family at their home. Ed and Mrs Miles visited W T Sharman Wednesday afternoon. Elmer Gade and son Donald traveled to Julesburg to see Mrs Pingle in hospital. Will Neick visited Nels Johnson and WY Miles Wednesday afternoon. Daughters were Wednesday evening guests at Bert Grimes home.
Henry Nier was noted as a dinner guest at the Ed Miles home on Sunday with additional reference to W. Y. Miles and a Sunday afternoon gathering.
The Driefer family thanks friends and relatives for kindness during their sorrow after the death of their wife and mother. Gratitude is extended to those who sent flowers and helped at home from J. J. Driefer and family along with Mr. and Mrs. Herschel DriePer and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Scamitt.
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