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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1929

Page

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Pork Special to Be Occasion for Big Day in Sidney

The Profitable Pork special train arrives in Sidney Tuesday morning October 22 with a large farmer turnout forecast. County Agent L. D. Willey promotes attendance to gain sanitation and production tips from experts. A free noon meal and a citywide dollar day will draw shoppers while farm wives bargain in progressive stores. A guessing contest offers a model A hog house as prize and demonstrations cover hog lot sanitation. If rain, events move to Tobin opera house.

Sidney Chamber of Commerce Touring Park L. D. Willey Willey Drawig Park Ermer Ae Tobin Opera House

Jamboree Set by Scottsbluff Scout Council on Nov 2

The fall jamboree of the Nebraska panhandle area council of Boy Scouts of America will be held Saturday November 2 in Scottsbluff. Acting executive A E Chilson says 15 events will test all scouts with prizes awarded the same day. Registration runs 8 to 10 am at the headquarters tent.

Nebraska Panhandle

Continental Chain Merges with MacMarr Group of West Coast

The Continental Food stores of Denver merge with the MacMarr stores of the Pacific coast forming Continental Grocery Corporation Ltd with Denver as headquarters. The growing chain now totals 1 363 stores including a local Piggly Wiggly. William N Haraway remains general manager and W R Johnson stays as an executive. An extensive expansion plan is announced including building several warehouses and annual sales are expected to exceed nine million dollars. Eldon Cooley oversees the Sidney branch.

Continental Food Stores Denver MacMarr Pacific Coast Continental Grocery Corporation, Ltd Piggly Wiggly William N. Haraway Old Continental W. R. Johnson Continental Eldon Cooley Sidney Cery

Willey Plans 10 Conduct War on Damaging Weeds

County Agent Willey leads weed control effort targeting bind weed and small flowered morning glory found on about 20 farms. Demonstrations show sodium or calcium chlorate use since cultivation fails to kill these weeds. The program includes a Wednesday session at William Thurow farm near Sunol and a Thursday session near Gurley, with the wet spray method demonstrated for the final time.

Willey William Thurow Sunol Frank Rowan Gurley

Former County Resident Dies SuddenLy in Long Beach

Gus Sanders aged 48, formerly of Cheyenne county, died Monday afternoon in Long Beach, California. The body is being shipped home for burial in the family cemetery 12 miles west of Dalton. His father J E Sanders is a pioneer resident of the Dalton region and the death is a notable blow to local farm communities west of Dalton and north of Potter.

Gus Sanders Cheyenne County Long Beach Calif J. E. Sanders Dalton Potter Mr. Sanders

Sidney Man Lectures Before Chappell Rotary Group

L G Lowe secretary treasurer Cedar Creek Trout Fisheries spoke on trout culture and production to Chap pell Rotary Club members at yesterday noon meeting in Sidney.

Sidney Man Chappell Group L. G. Lowe Cedar Creek Trout Fisheries Inc Chappell Rotary Club

Maroon Line-up Revamped for Key Bridgeport Clash

Coach Leo Black retools the Maroon and Black lineup with a new attack as Captain Kahl returns to end and newcomers Wolf and Masse boost the forward wall. The team, aiming for punch after a drab Lodge Pole showing, faces Bridgeport at 2 45 with Morris county onside to avenge last year’s Sidney drubbing.

Maroon and Black Warriors Leo Black Bridgeport Marron Black Grndsters Lodge Pole Kahl Wolf Masse Black Sidney Maroon and Black Morrill County

Proposed Sidney Orchestra Group Seeks Members

A plan to form a symphony orchestra in Sidney was announced after weeks of work. About 30 prospective members have been named and the junior chamber of commerce may finance the venture. Prof. Julius Cochrane leads the effort with rehearsals to start soon and a first practice hoped for Monday October 21. eligible applicants from Cheyenne county and nearby towns will be admitted after entrance tests.

Sidney Cheyenne County

Boy Scouts Hold Court Of Honor Advancements Listed

A courthouse style court of honor session Tuesday October 9 awarded advancements to Scouts Lester Campbell Paul Morfeld Dale Glaubitz Jack Stevens Le Roy Willey Richard Craig T W Laird Cecil Mendricks Edward Donahoe Walter Closman Lyle Owens Hammond Crish George Averman Lawrence Clinton Frederick Chandler Harry Bonham. The board of reviews includes Paul L. Martin G P Kratz Thomas Crosbie L L Scott C P Chambers G F Liebendorfer Henry Pavlat A D Greenlee Field Executive Ivan Robinson and Scoutmaster Adrian Reynolds. The scouts are to appear tonight at the high school auditorium for their honors.

Board of Reviews Lester Campbell Paul Morfeld Dale Glaubitz Jack Stevens Leroy Willey Richard Craig T. W. Laird Cecil Mendricks Edward Donahoe Walter Closman Lyle Hammond Crish George Averman Lawrence Clinton Frederick Chandler Harry Bonham Paul L. Martin G. P. Kratz Thomas Cr

Carlile Sees Prosperity as Sidney Builds On

W A Carlile of Carlile Wade Chevrolet Inc visits Sidney on business. He expresses optimism about the city’s numerous building projects and predicts a prosperous year ahead. Carlile, a local property owner, says his purchase reflects faith in Sidney’s development and notes Alliance's business conditions are good.

W. A. Carlile Carlile-Wade Chevrolet Inc Carlile Sidney

Town Forming Among Sidney Football Team Tonight

Organization of a Sidney town football team will start tonight at a meeting to gather all candidates. The group will begin booking games and set a regular schedule. Few details have been released.

Sidney Town

Mrs Charles Portrey Opens 24 Hour Childcare Nursery

Mrs Charles Portrey of 1404 13th Avenue starts a nursery for children and will care for youngsters at all hours. She is experienced with children and will list her address and phone in the professional cards group in each Tuesday's Telegraph.

Charles Portrey 13Th Avenue

Leonard Starts Series Of Advertisements On Parlor Furnaces

The Telegraph reports Leonard furniture store begins ads on the Allen parlor furnace. The unit heats homes evenly without dirt or soot, comes in a cabinet resembling a radio, and is on display at the store.

Leonard Telegraph Leonard Furniture Store New Allen

Farmers urged to register accredited fowl for flock certification

Farmers wishing accredited poultry flocks should apply at their local farm bureau. The program mirrors seed potato certification with inspection proving quality and safety. State agent J R Redditt notes the plan spans 23 states, with a $5 fee and four cents per bird for inspection and handling. Continued on Page 14.

Farm Bureau J. R. Redditt Poultry Husbandry Department Nebraska Agricultural College U. S eDeide

Russian Cossack chorus to open Nebraska teachers meeting

Teachers from Nebraska State Teachers Association sixth district will hear the famed Russian Cossack chorus directed by Sergei Sokoloff at Alliance on October 30 during the convention opening. The group, unaccompanied by instruments, has toured Europe and the Americas and appears under Alliance chamber of commerce auspices alongside lectures by national figures and convention sessions. Thursday includes sectional meetings for teachers.

Hig Nebraska State Teachers Association Alliance Sergei, Sokoloff Europe Central America Mexico United States Alliance Chamber of Commerce J. C. Kendel Denver Public Schools E.A. Steiner P. R. Mort Columbia University William 8. Saddler Chicago E. A. Burnett University of Nebraska

Leonard's Furniture Continues Hotpoint Range Sale

The Leonard furniture store continues the sale of Hotpoint electric ranges this week. Unsold models will be shipped back to the Denver office. Ten ranges are offered at 60.50 each, regular 135. The over supply resulted from an error in the Denver shipping department.

Leonard Furniture Denver Mr. Leonard

Skaggs Safeway Offers Special Coffee Bargain

Skaggs Safeway features a coffee offer this week with a pound can priced at 49 cents. Sidney shoppers responded positively to the deal last week, according to Manager Thomas.

Skaggs Safeway Sidney Skages Thomas

Evangelical Meetings At Sunol Each Evening

The Church of Christ conducts evangelistic meetings at Sunol school every evening at 7 30. The series began last Sunday and will run for three weeks. Two Sunny Side school meetings are planned for October 13 at 10 a m and 2 p m.

Church of Christ Sunol Sunny Side

Sidney Junior Chamber of Commerce Meeting Next Tuesday

The next regular meeting of the Sid ney junior chamber of commerce will be held Tuesday evening at 6 30 p m It is probable that it will be staged in the dining room of the Commercial cafe A meeting of the board of directors will have taken place by then and the process of organization will have practically been completed Members are urged to attend the Tuesday meeting

Sidney Junior Chamber of Commerce Commercial Cafe

Frances Tompkins and Louis Vick Married Here

Frances Tompkins daughter of Clarence Tompkins and Louis Vick son of Henry Vick both of Dalton were married here Wednesday at 10 o'clock. Rev Hal F Schenck read the nuptials. Attendants were Miss Margaret Ravert and George Rivet. The ceremony was witnessed by the bride's father and brother and the groom's father. The couple will honeymoon in Denver then reside on the Englert farm near Dalton.

Frances Tompkins Clarence Tompkins Louis Vick Henry Vick Dalton Hal F. Schenck M. E. Church of Sidney Margaret Ravert George Rivet Vick

Potato Shipments From Panhandle Start This Week

Seed potatoes begin moving from western Nebraska panhandle with about 400 carloads headed to southern markets including Kansas City for cold storage. Prices set at 98 per hundredweight and 3.50 for winter shipments as high grade stock shortage boosts grower profits. many dealers from the south pursue deals for seed stock.

Nebraska Kansas City Nebraska Panhandle William Morrow Nebraska Certified Seed Potato Growers Association

Mapping of New Road North and South Under Way

Highway expert C. E. Mills, connected with the Texas to Canada route, visited Sidney to survey a new link between Denver and Alliance. He proposes a route from Alliance south to Broadwater, across a bridge, then 12 miles south to the Dalton highway, six miles east to Dalton, then via the Black Hills highway to Dalton and Sidney, claiming a saving of about 16 miles. He planned to brief commissioners and commercial clubs after another review.

C. E. Mills Sidney Mills Denver Alliance Broadwater Dalton Black Hills Commissioners Ad Commercial Clubs

Sherrerd Speaks on Eyes at Sunol PTA Meeting

Dr. E. 8. Sherrerd, local optometrist, addressed a Sunol PTA gathering during Health Month, outlining eye care and the role of regular eye exams. The Sunol group is observing Health Month with this event noted in local activity.

E. 8. Sherrerd Parent- Teachers Association Sunol

Fox Film Company Celebrates 25th Anniversary Nationwide

The Telegraph reports Fox Film Company marks its 25th anniversary with a nationwide silver jubilee. The U S A Sidney theatre joins the observance, featuring a month of pictures and features to draw Sidney audiences, as manager O G Brown promotes attendance and possible Talking picture plans in Sidney.

William Fox Moving Picture Producing Company Telegraph Fox Fox U Cheyenne County Brown Sidney William Parfist Fox Theatres

Public wedding story omits Gift Shop sponsor name

The Telegraph covers a public wedding at the U S A theatre last Friday but fails to acknowledge the Gift Shop gift. Gift Shop manager E. S. Sherrerd accepts the omission with gracious humor, praising the town booster effort and the paper’s broad minded policy.

Telegraph Sidney Sherrerd

Athletics Look To Sweep Cubs In Third World Series Game

Athletics, on top of the heap after two decisive wins in Chicago, aim to seal the series in Philadelphia today under Connie Mack. Howard Ehmke pitched a world series record 13 strikeouts in game one, while Jim Foxx and Al Simmons provided crucial homers.

Connie Mack Chicago Philadelphia Bruins Wrigley Land Athletics A’s Yankees Mack Howard Ehmke Cubs Howard Jimmy Foxx Bararge Ehimke Murtderers al Simmons Sheriff Blake

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City OF Scottsbluff Continental Chain Macmarr Group West Coast Maroon Orches Junior Chamber of Commerce BOY Scouts Farm Bureau Office Leonard's Furniture Panhandle Box Butte County DR. Sherrerd FOX Film Company
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