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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1935
Page
6
Devine arrived by train as the U S Notre Dame game drew comments from Braven Dyer, Los Angeles Times sports editor, who said they came close to beating Notre Dame but a single factor, possibly Notre Dame’s 20 points, prevented victory.
A double wedding took place Wednesday evening with both grooms and best men wearing gardenia boutonnieres. Ring bearers wore white, and rings were borne in calla lilies. A reception at the Charles Lessman home followed the ceremony, and all four principals, longtime Gurley residents, will remain in the area.
Bishop Beecher marks his silver anniversary with a large celebration in Sidney. He is described as a kindly and righteous Christian leader with a wide circle of friends and strong ties to the diocese.
Districts Court term will open next week with a list of jurists and officials including Glen Bales Fred Holtman Henry Minshall Leroy Liggett John Mo hart J. H. O'Neil R. O. Bond Fred Kettler Ed Fisher Ed Walker J J Devier George Fleming Ed Meyer E A Johnson C O Hade Albert Kreinbring Charles Hagemeister Charles Johnson Alex Sterling Evan Stines Clyde Brady and Al Bauer among the attendees.
Senator Green argues the act is an assistance measure, not a pension. He warns of lobbyist pressure to increase state administration costs as the unicameral legislature prepares to meet, urging level headed action to counter efforts while noting Nebraska’s debtless status gains attention.
Over 1000 men are employed on WPA projects across several counties and towns. The listings include road work, drainage, sewer and park improvements, library landscaping, municipal building construction, and flood control measures with specific project costs ranging from about 1,700 to 9,700 dollars.
Robert S Oberfelder, founder of Oberfelder and Newman in Council Bluffs, Iowa, became a Sidney pioneer after a Union Pacific pass led him west. He opened Oberfelder and Company in Sidney in winter 1876 amid Black Hills gold fever, starting with $500 capital and rapid growth.
A recollection of Col. Oberfelder and the Oberfelder Company outlines Sidney Nebraska’s early boom era with 1000 soldiers and three dance halls. It details his mining, irrigation, alfalfa farming and political ties, plus long service as banker, mayoral candidate and friend of Bryan. The piece ends noting a December reception and lasting community bonds.
Leading sportsmen disagree on game laws urging the abolition of live decoys was a mistake as ducks appeared wary of painted decoys and urged by theory from Washington, the duck regulations aimed to keep birds moving south, but experts cite counterproductive outcomes.
The session approved a 15 point social security program and 35 new laws. Total cost to taxpayers around $35,000 with $37,500 appropriated for work, salaries $13,300. Notable enactments include banking and delinquent tax bills, real estate and aeronautics funding, and gas tax revenue. Nebraska old age pension rules and eligibility were outlined with fraud penalties and appeals process.
Summary of the security law provision outlining Nebraska's social security program. It covers old age pensions, blind pensions, aid to crippled and dependent children, child and maternal welfare work, sanitation and preventive medicine, and expanded vocational rehabilitation for the disabled. Total funding around 10 million dollars combining state and federal funds. Program period uncertain as stated.
An odd ad notes affordable guaranteed permanents for women and children at 2.50 dollars. It highlights a small daughter with curls and mentions regular guaranteed waves and 35 cent haircuts expertly done.
Joseph McMillen and Marjorie Burke wed last Saturday and live with McMillen’s parents for now. Mr. and Mrs. Hatcher hosted dinners. Hatcher called on Sidney. Miss Goding’s class held a doll day. Perfect spelling awardees include Wanda Hansen and Patsy Loncar. geography workbooks issued. quarterly tests held.
Dorothy Loncar Robert Mitchell Bertha Shindle and Warren Shindle named in attendance notes. James Mitchell was absent from school all last week.
Mrs. Oscar Hatcher hosts Bronson and family. Sid ney visitors include W A Bundy. George Guill returns from Torrington to Lyons via J C Guill home. Ed Guill clan visits, party for guests. Hogs hauled to Scottsbluff by Knudsen Osborn and Clifton Osborn. Shoppers Osborn and Hancock visit J W Neilsen and J E Eckert. Engelman family from Crook visits E E Osborn. Jorgenson and Ewing families visit Guill home. Kenneth Rose visits Francis Rose home.
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