Sidney school bond issue up to taxpayers on December third
Taxpayers in Sidney school district No 1 vote Tuesday December 3 on a proposed 192000 bond issue to finance a 125000 senior high school, a four room north ward building, and repairs to the central ward building. The plan, backed by the board, aims to keep the district’s high school rating and would raise bonded debt toward 300000 with serial bonds payable over up to 25 years.
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Sidney School District No. 1
North Ward
Central Ward
Sidney
Nebraska
G. F. Liebendorfer
Liebendorfer
Decoration Of Streets Pushed For Sidney Holiday
Additions to the committee arranging Sidney street decorations were made Tuesday night. New members are O. D. Slayter Harold Ells Ronald Barker and Carl Olson. Original members appointed two weeks ago are G. H. Parker C. B. Bentley Charles M. Pridgeon and C. G. Olson. Trees were shipped from Washington November 22 and are expected in Sidney this week. Decorations for the trees have been ordered and the Western Public Service company will wire the trees for lighting. Six trees will be placed on each side of the street in each block for a uniform display.
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Sidney
O. D. Slayter
Harold Ells
Ronald Barker
Carl Olson
G. H. Parker
C. B. Bentley
Charles M. Pridgeon
C. G. Olson
Washington
Western Public Service Company
Coach Black attends Scottsbluff coaches meeting
Coach Leo J. Black attends a Scottsbluff gathering of western Nebraska conference coaches where the football championship is awarded and the slate for cage play is set for the season.
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Coach Black
Scottsbluff
Leo J. Black
Western Nebraska
Building proposed for high school unit system plan
The school board proposes a building similar to the illustrated type for a unit system high school to serve the indefinite future. It would stand on school land in the Trognitz addition to Sidney and reflect ultra modern design. Minor changes would follow after an architect is hired.
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Trognitz
Sidney
Four Room Fire Proof School Proposed for North Ward
A four room fire proof school building with a unit system similar to the illustrated model is proposed to solve educational needs on the north side. It would replace the present structure which is said to be inadequate.
Paving Expert Addresses Junior Chamber Talk
Lincoln paving expert John T. Peck told the junior chamber Tuesday that Sidney and O Neill are Nebraska towns without paving in their business districts. Peck, from Warren Brothers Roads of Boston, has 22 years in the field and urged good roads as vital for drawing trade and influence. The report notes the discussion continues on page 8.
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Sidney
O'Neill
Nebraska
John T. Peck
Lincoln
Chamber of Commrce
Warren Brothers Roads Company
Boston
Mass
Peck
Chamber of Com
Local Office Not Affected By Failure Of Omaha Trust Firm
The Peters Trust company in Nebraska faced liquidation ordered by the district court at the state department’s petition. Reed C. Peters, executive vice president, attempted suicide and died from injuries and poison. Receiver named Clarence G. Bliss. losses mainly to stockholders, with liabilities around $450,000 and bank loans secured. Officials cite agricultural deflation of 1920 as cause. company had resisted offers to invest recently.
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Peters Trust Company
Nebraska
Reed C. Peters
Peters
District Court
State Department of Trade and Commerce
Clarence G. Bliss
State Department
Burlington Will Improve Rails Across Northwest Nebraska
Burlington railroad launches extensive road and rail improvement in western Nebraska costing over 300000. Rails are being replaced east of Alliance with 1344 miles completed and segments Whitman to Hyannis, Ashby to Lakeside, and Lakeside to Antioch to follow. Old rails to be reused on lighter traffic lines as heavy freight demands grow.
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Burlington Railroad
Nebraska
Burlington
Range Country
Al-lance
Hoover
The
Alliance
Whitman
Hyannis
Ashby
Lakeside
Antioch
Sandhills
L. Fee
Alliance Division
Wassum Couple Celebrate 48th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs W W Wassum of Lodge Pole marked their 48th wedding anniversary on Thursday November 21 The couple wed in Roanoke Virginia and moved to Nebraska in 1887 Friends and relatives honored the milestone with gifts and floral offerings.
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W. W. Wassum
Lodge Pole
Roanoke
Nebraska
Levy Advance Slight Claims School Expert
Sidney school board relies on Homer W. Anderson of Denver to assess needs and guide funding. His report urges a clear long term plan before steps, notes steady 1925–1929 growth, and calls for separating grade cohorts to reduce cross tracks and balance facilities at central and east schools.
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Anderson
Sidney
Nebraskans True To Marriage Vow
Nebraska shows a stable marriage trend with 6.5 marriages per divorce in 1928 and 1538 divorces total. The state posts 2.22 divorces per 100 people, aided by good living conditions, strong social structure, and high literacy, ranking second in literacy nationwide.
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Nebraska
Department of Commerce
United States
Edward Mancourt Dies Suddenly in Detroit Michigan
Edward M Mancourt, former Sidney resident and former president of Merchants National Bank, died suddenly in Detroit yesterday. He built coal and finance ventures in the east, owned coal companies across Michigan Wisconsin and Ohio, and donated memorial windows to Christ Episcopal church in Sidney. Mrs Mancourt preceded him in death.
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Edward M. Mancourt
Sidney
Pioneer Merchants National Bank
Detroit
Mich
Robert S. Oberfelder
Mr. Mancourt
Mancourt
East
Michigan
Wisconsin
Ohio
Christ Episcopal Church
Mark Hanna
Public Schools as Safeguard of Civic Life in Sidney
Editorial from the Sidney city school board argues taxation for education is essential for safety, progress, and a strong republic. It emphasizes public schools as a community asset yielding mental and moral gains, urging taxpayers and parents to support ongoing educational expansion and funding for present and future needs.
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Sideny City
Sidney
Three Suspects Nabbed After Daring Train Robbery
Three suspects were arrested in Cheyenne andWyoming’s manhunt linked to the Union Pacific Portland Limited wreck and hold up east of Cheyenne Monday night. The fugitive, a 22-year-old former railroad worker, derailed the westbound train three miles east of Cheyenne and robbed passengers of about 500 dollars.
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Cheyenne
Union Pacific Portland Limited
Wyoming
William Carlisle
Union Pacific
Unon Pacific
W. M. Jeffers
San Francisco
San Francisco Limited
Cornelia E. Bailey
Charlevoix
Mich
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Omaha Trust Firm
Levy Advance
Panhandle
Sidney School Board
Supt
Homer W. Anderson
Denver
Edward Mancourt
Detroit, Michigan
Sidney Banker
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