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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1934

Page

6

LeRoy Taylor Death Extends Local Political Turmoil

LeRoy Taylor known for strong local politics dies as election season nears. Burial at Sidney Greenwood cemetery with Gehrig funeral service in charge. Survived by wife and three children James Gurley Ernest Meadow Grove and Mrs D E McDonald Gurley and two grandchildren. One child died in infancy. The piece notes ongoing mudslinging between Burke Simmons and Art Mullen’s circle as voters prepare to decide.

Sidney Greenwood Cemetery Gehrig Taylor James Gurley Ernest Meadow Grove D. E McDonald

Pheasant Hunters Out In Numbers Friday

Friday crowds of pheasant hunters gathered as the edition notes state the regulations on possession use transport after taking birds. It warns that taking birds implies ownership rests with the state and that hunting on private land requires owner consent. Trespassing on posted land is unlawful and shooting game birds from public highways is forbidden with prosecutions expected.

Boxing and Wrestling Card Set for October 15

The legion committee advertises 1000 tickets at 85 cents and a block of ring side seats for 110 dollars. Youngsters may view the event for 40 cents. The card starts promptly at eight o clock to finish before Christmas day. It promises to be a live wire card and a strong warm up for future shows.

Legion Committee

Sidney at Bridgeport in a grid game today

Sidney plays Bridgeport this afternoon in a key conference clash watched by scouts from Scotts Bluff and other schools. Gembler teams the Bearcats fear a repeat of last year’s 26 to 0 defeat, while Sidney aims to refine pass defense and prove tough despite strong Alliance and Gordon opposition.

Sidney Bridgeport Page One Gembler Alliance Bulldogs Gordon

250 Head Of Cattle Are Sold On Tuesday

A car load of 250 fat steers from across the county, fed on corn, were shipped to Omaha for sale by Gus Narjes, showing strong stock. The sale reflects abundant well fed county cattle and hints at a possible 250 additional head later this month before the drouth deadline.

Omaha Gus Narjes Drouth

Party Circle Out in Court Ruling on Ballot Reform

A High Court ruling upholds a statute banning party circles on ballots for public officer elections. The reform requires voters to mark individual candidates, ending straight party ticket voting. The law named for Republican Rep. Cushing originated in a Democratic legislature and faced opposition from Omaha Democrats worried about losses to illiterate voters.

Party Circle Out High Court Cushing Valley County Omaha

First Meeting In Music Campaign For Program

Business and professional men in the city back a new music campaign led by Mr. Cochran. The chamber of commerce offers aid and volunteers, promising to train beginners to become skilled musicians by junior high school age. Classes begin now with enrollments open within age limits, as it will be two years before the next starting class.

Chamber of Commerce Cochran

Barlow Heads Local Firemen To Meeting

Local firemen gather for a meeting built around an upcoming convention with speakers including Chief George Lockhart of Minneapolis and Chief J. W. Just of Chicago. Other notable attendees span Des Moines and Iowa state fire officials along with entertainment plans. Families return from Omaha Lexington and Denver trips, noting bereavement and business visits.

George Lockhart Minneapolis

Sorghum Seed Shortage Prompted By Dry Conditions

Nebraska and Kansas farmers face a sorghum seed shortage next year as drought limits mature seed. Atlas sarge may stay in fields until frost, while others should be cut and shocked for silo storage. Experts advise saving seed from locally adapted varieties to meet demand.

Cheyenne County Atlas Sorge College of Agriculture Lincoln H. J. Gramlich L. D. Willey Atlas Sarge T. A. Kiesselbach Kansas Nebraska

Chained stars Crawford Gable in fast moving love drama

Joan Crawford and Clark Gable lead in a Edgar Selwyn story set in rapid locales. Joan plays a vivid Manhattan girl and Gable a young American rancher in Buenos Aires with Otto Kruger as the rival. The action moves from New York to sea liner and South American ranches.

Joan Crawford Clark Gable Edgar Selwyn Joan Manhattan Clark Buenos Aires Otto Kruger New York Bay South America New York

St Martha's guild Halloween ball slated for October 31

Telegraph Wantads report the St Martha's guild annual Hallowe'en ball on October 31, inviting community participation and marking the festive occasion in the local calendar.

St. Martha’s Guild

Local News Roundup Quietly Binds Sidney Area

Household repairs on 1740 Rose street as Art Renfield adds stucco. Travelers H F Freytag and Ernest Jaeckel trio visit Sterling for business, return by night. Rural mail carriers meet in Sidney with Chappell Gurley Dalton Lodge Pole Bridgeport Kimball represented. Dinner served by Methodist ladies. News notes include Gambie store trip, Jorgenson letters from Georgetown Texas on south trip, and Fairmont Creamery poultry plant opening in Alliance. Bert Steele undergoes major surgery. John Bennett and wife welcome a son at home Wednesday night.

Art Renfield Rose Street H. F. Freytag Ernest Jaeckel Sterling H. L. Splitter Pine Bluffs Sidney Splitter Chappell Gurley Dalton Lodge Pole Bridgeport Kimball Lester Perry Dave Ells Methodist Church C. S. Hemenway Gambie Donald Jorgenson A. J. Jorgenson H. B. Nelson Georgetown Tex Cheyenne County Bus Marvin Bus Marvin Produce Company Alfred Koester Agnes Sutter Charles Koester Fairmont Creamery Alliance Bert Steele

Sunol News Highlights Local Births and Weddings

Mrs. Sert Allington notes the birth of a baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Windsheimer. George Emanuelson of Lodge Pole and Dorothy Wilt of Sunol wed last week. Congratulations are sent for a happy married life. Community members Dorothy and Clarence Zalisky, Mr. and Mrs. John Hokom, and Leo Washburn with family are mentioned in recent local visits and events.

Fred Windsheimer George Emanuelson Lodge Pole Dorothy Wilt Sunol Howard Cronk Sidney Lewis Lynch Faye c Big Springs Micilleee Dorothy Clarence Zalisky John Hokom John Pricbyetaoti Leo Washburn Raymond Aurich

Community Notices And Local Social News

Mrs Bert Allington and son Tom Geraldine Wallace and Miss McK lece spent Sunday evening at the H P Cortney home Mr and Mrs James Tighe and family spent Sunday at the Dennis Wynnes home Mr and Mrs J B Ruttner and family spent Sunday with Mrs Catherine Mowatt and family Mrs Dickinson spent Sunday at the Bert Allingtons The Paul Booth children were on the sick list last week Albert Fenske received word Friday that his brother Aduard Fenske of the west coast had been killed in an auto accident No particulars are known at this writing Mrs Bert Allington and Geraldine Wallace visited school Friday afternoon Richard Paviat was a Sunal business caller Friday Mr and Mrs Bill Allington spent Tuesday night at the West Allington home They were en route to Lincoln Bill is working on his Masters degree at Agricultural college Mr and Mrs L A Pierson and son Merle were Sund callers Thursday evening The corn hog meeting held at the school auditorium Thursday evening was well attended The votes cast were white ballot 1st question yes 33 no 7 second question yes 19 no 8 green ballot 1st question yes 7 no 9 second question yes 5 no 4 The freshman class was initiated Friday evening at the auditorium everyone reports a fine time.

Bert Allington Tom Geraldine Wallace Miss McKlece H. P. Cortney James Tighe Dennis Wynne J. B. Ruttner Catherine Mowatt Dickinson Paul Booth Albert Fenske Aduard L. A. Pierson Merle

Antelope Community News For The Week

Mr and Mrs Dewey Larson and son returned Saturday after two weeks with Mrs Larson's parents in Taylor Mrs Bob Jacobs of Elsie accompanied them to visit her mother Mrs V A Nelson and relatives Vivian Herboldsheimer and C P Herboldsheimer went to Kimball with Mrs C P Herboldsheimer The Hansen home near Dalton hosted many Sunday guests including Dewey and Carl Larson Mrs V A Nelson and C P Herboldsheimer Henry James and Dix family visited at the Madden home Maurice Nelson and infant daughter visited the Edwards home in Peetz Violet Edwards sister of Mrs Maurice Nelson is staying with her after hospital discharge last week

Dewey Larson C. P. Herboldsheimer Henry James Dix J. H. Madden Maurice Nelson Edwards Peetz Violet Edwards Ed Nelson Cressie Harry Lockhart Dick McClannahan J. W. Bertramson V. A. Nelson Bob Jacobs Kimball Megs Calvin Schell Robertson Wyo George Whitney Walter and Maryann Clifford Hammond James Johnson Sidney Hospital L. K R. N. Huff Louis Michels Ward Johnson Fern Marsh Beulah Brewer Emaline Glassburn Sidney Lilly Trevor Edwards

Halloween Ball At St Martha's Guild This October 31

If your feet now stand still it isn't their fault. The annual Halloween ball sponsored by St Martha's guild is October 31.

Hallowe’en St. Martha's Guild

Local Families Visit Neighbors and Attend Gatherings

A series of Sunday and Saturday visits highlight a community week with the Nelsons hosting and visiting relatives. Robertsons Calvin Schell from Rob ertson Wyoming called on George Whitney. multiple families visited the J W Bertramson and Dewey Larson homes. Various residents attended club meetings and hospital moments as Walter and Maryann Hammond spent time with James Johnson’s family.

Local families host and visit for weekend social roundups

The Carl Larson family enjoyed supper at the Guy Terman home Thursday. George Whitney and family drove to Sidney Sunday. Christie Bertramson visited Gene Meredith near Bushnell over the weekend. Jens Olsen and sons Fred and Viggo dined with John Anderson Sunday. Mads Larson and L K Nelson hosted Tuesday afternoon. James Johnson family spentSunday at Anna Reineka's. A Halloween ball is set for October 1 hosted by St Martha's Guild Episcopal Church.

Carl Larson Guy Terman George Whitney Sidney Christie Bertramson Gene Meredith Bushnell Jens Olsen Fred Viggo John Anderson’s Mads Larson L. K. Nelson James Johnson Anna Reineka

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