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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1930
Page
2
The article notes sustained road maintenance strain as roads multiply and traffic rises. Auto license fees supplied over $1.28 million for the current biennium with $1.24 million spent in year one. For the next two years a request of $2.2 million is made.
Obituary for Judge Oberfelder who died after illness, detailing his career as Nebraska commissioner for 20 years, platform lecturer, and community leader. Born 1858 in New York, he leaves eight children including Blanche, Sidney, Lillian, Clara Belle, Arthur, Hazel, Irving, and Leona. funeral in Denver with Masonic lodge. burial at Fairmont Cemetery.
Farmers in Cheyenne and adjoining counties oppose a five bird daily bag limit four males and one female or five males with hunting curb. No pheasant season has been open here for years, pheasants become abundant and tame. A heavy slaughter is predicted when open season arrives due to pheasant meat demand.
The Dalton Fall Festival kicked off with hundreds turning out despite last night’s unsettled weather. Sponsors hope improving conditions will keep the event on schedule as preparations continue in Cheyenne County.
Public exhibitors drew praise as visitors described yesterday's displays as one of the area's most impressive community efforts. Organizers hailed the festival as a high point for the region and for those who supported the show.
Frankie Frisch of the Cardinals set a world series hit record with 43 safeties, then mishandled a grounder. Flint Rhem struggled as the Athletics slugged Cob ran, Simmons and Foxx to open the series at Sportsman Park. The A’s hold a chance to clinch in St Louis with Grove expected to pitch, radio about to air from Sidney at 12:30.
Deputy Sheriff George Sheldon will auction at 2:00 P M on October 16 1930 the chattels from C P Millett to John Riley including a Westinghouse range ice box refrigerator beer box tables chairs steam table gas stove show case counters and other restaurant equipment to foreclose a $250 note. Sale held at Blue Bird Cafe basement Radcliffe Building 1017 Illinois Street Sidney Nebraska per Cheyenne County order of replevin dated September 18 1930.
A well known local salesman died Sunday at his home in Gering after seven years with Nebraska Culvert Co. He lived three and a half years at Wahoo and since January 1928 at Gering. Survived by his widow, his parents Mr and Mrs Andrew Andersen of Beatrice, a brother Harry C of Lincoln, and a sister Mrs Edith Phillips of Hastings. Telegraph Want Ads Get Results. Try Them.
The Alliance Woman's Club will stage a weeklong meeting with Mrs. Ben Hooper of Oshkosh Wisconsin delivering the opening address as general federation chair for international relations. Other speakers include Mrs G E Mark of Mitchell addressing Oregon trail history and Mrs W E Milner on community service. Henry Atwood of Chicago and E A Bate of the interior department speak on constitutional education and Indian welfare respectively, with Mrs I M Rice providing a progress report.
Farmers face heavy mortgages but bank reports show rising deposits and falling loans. Cheyenne county corn could reach 85 000 acres this year with higher prices boosting independence and acreage next season. barley aims higher while wheat may drop per federal farm board policy. Telegraph Wantads generate results.
Atkins Fred Frahm Arthur Busacker Harold Frakes Richard Scriber Frederick Berggern Leonard Jones Arthur Zike plan a Wednesday meeting as they aim to advance to State Farmer rank next spring at the Lincoln state judging contests. About 20 Green Hand members exist, with initiation of new Green Hands soon expected.
A Sidney native was named head of Real Estate Men at the Bluffs succeeding F C McCaffree of Scottsbluff. A T Seibold of Bridgeport becomes vice president succeeding R O Chambers, and C D Wildy of Scottsbluff takes over as secretary and treasurer succeeding B J Seger. Seibold will be a delegate to the state convention in Lincoln October 2 to 4. A bid for the 1931 convention for Scottsbluff and the North Platte valley was also decided. Bluhill coffee is praised for flavor by readers.
C F Redlich, a rupture expert from Minneapolis Minnesota, will demonstrate his new Perfect Retention Shields on Tuesday October 19 at The Commercial Hotel in Sidney from 10 am to 4 pm with an option for evening telephone appointments. The device claims to seal ruptures in any position and weight, offering instant relief, lasting effect, and reduced stomach and back problems. Free inspections are offered to past patients from the last ten years. Home office is 335 Boston Block Minneapolis Minnesota.
Lodge Pole opened the season with a 54 to 0 win over Sedgwick, Colo under Coach Har old West. Sidney was held to a scoreless tie on Lodge Pole field last year and a large crowd is expected as cash admission is 50 cents.
The Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will host a white elephant sale at the home of Mrs. Frank Wolf on Friday afternoon October 10 at 2 30. Everyone is invited to visit the exhibit and purchase items from the zoo themed event.
An experienced upholsterer is on site for a few days and any remaining work will receive careful attention. Customers may request pickup for at-home repairs by contacting Harper Furniture Store.
Clara and Margaret Brown and Elmer Brown Sr and Jr thank friends for help and floral offerings during the illness and death of beloved wife, daughter and sister L B Stites.
For sale a practically new Remington automatic shotgun 12 gauge. Priced right. Contact R. F. Vath in Sidney, Nebraska. Includes note 6-7 a.
Advertises fattening cattle to be used on shares. Calves or grown cattle may be placed with feeders. No money needed if the feeder provides feed. Contact Mack Radcliffe or C. B. Radcliffe in Sidney, Nebraska.
The American Legion Auxiliary thanks all who generously supported our recent home talent play Corporal Eugen, expressing appreciation for community backing and attendance.
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