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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1936

Page

1

Lodge Pole Gets New 12Grade School Building

Lodge Pole will dedicate its new 12 grade school building at ceremonies led by L. E. Lydiatt with Rev. J. J. Sheaff to deliver the main address. After the program there will be an hour of open house to inspect the structure, praised as a modern, red brick building with Bedford stone trim and reinforced concrete foundations housing all grades.

Pdge Pole Towht L. E. Lydiatt J. J. Sheaff Ebidney LodgesPole Apt Lydiatt

Fred Krause Better Recovery Foreseen After Tractor Accident

Fred Krause of Sioux City Iowa formerly with the John Deere Plow company in Sidney received a crushed chest and four broken ribs when a tractor he was demonstrating to a farmer ran over him after he threw in the clutch. His condition worsened due to pneumonia but improved after being placed under an oxygen tent. the accident happened October 5 when he believed the tractor was not in gear.

Fred Krause Sioux City John Deere Plow Company Sidney Krause Robert A. Barlow

Harry Thompson Sale Slated Next Tuesday

Harry Thompson of the Gurley area will hold a public sale at his place next Tuesday October 20 starting at noon. CC Millett of Sidney will cry the sale with Lisco State Bank acting as clerk. Sale includes 18 head of cattle one work horse 48 red palets and machinery and miscellaneous items.

Harry Thompson Gurley CC. P. Millett Sidney Lisco State Bank Thompson The Telegraph

Tolen Defends Social Security as Permanent Policy

State Director Ira Tolen told Telegraph reporters that social security is a permanent national obligation to aid the aged. He cited Nebraska old age assistance rising from 17,000 to about 27,000 cases, urging work and pointing to future Congresses altering scope but not the program’s purpose. He spoke Tuesday afternoon in the district courtroom.

Ira Tolen Tolen Nebraska District Court Room

Gibson Ford Dealers Launch October Nationwide Used Car Clearance

Joe A. Gibson announces Gibson clearance of used cars as Ford dealers nationwide join in October for a large sale. He cites new movement, expects high volume, and notes R. G. emblem vehicles renewed with written guarantee. Emphasizes lower prices and bargains to help buyers upgrade for winter travel.

Ford United States Joe A. Gibson Mr. Gibson

Fifth District Swing Back to GOP Grows in Nebraska

A Nebraska State Journal dispatch from Sidney reports that Western Nebraska within the fifth district is returning to the Republican political faith. Observers doubt full reversal by November 3, but momentum against the New Deal is strong. A major hurdle is funds sent to sugar beet growers and other farmers in the district.

State Journal Bob Simmons The Nebraska State Journal Robert G. Simmons the Journal Sidney Simmons Nebraska Fifth

Sample Ballots Sent To All Clerks Nearing Election

Two hundred sixteen candidates were certified in print by Secretary of State Swan son to county clerks. Printing of ballots will proceed under 93 county clerks. The letter urged clerks to expedite counting and reporting of votes. Packages included return envelopes and tally sheets. The 216 candidates span two state tickets with presidential choices and two constitutional amendments. Roosevelt Garner Landon Knox Lemke O Brien are listed as presidential and vice presidential candidates among party lines. The state ticket lists three U. S. Senate candidates led by Carpenter.

Secretary of State Swanson United States Roosevelt Garner Landon Knox Lemke O'Brien Union U. S Carpenter

Ministers Meet Here For Regular Session In Lodge Pole

The Lodge Pole Ministerial Alliance met at the Methodist parsonage in Sidney for its first annual session of the year. Officers elected include Rev. J. J. Sheaff as president, Rev. Bales as vice president, Rev. Gaether as secretary, and Dr Wt Kahse as program chairman. Rev. Kenneth Reves spoke on European travels and Rev. French addressed The Only Way Out. Twenty two pastors attended. November’s meeting will be in Lodge Pole.

Lodge Pole Ministerial Alliance Sidney J. J. Sheaff Bales Jinesburg Gaether Big Springs WT. Kahse Kenneth Reves Dalton Europe England Germany French of Chappell Lodge

Father Of Gehrig Dies At Brush October 10

Joseph Gehrig 74 father of W. E. Gehrig of Sidney died at his Brush Colorado home last Saturday after a long illness of stomach ailment and stroke. A Mor gan county resident over 50 years he was known as a stock grower who came west to homestead at Akron. Funeral services were held in Brush and survivors include his wife and three sons John and Joseph of Brush William of Sidney. another son died five years ago.

Joseph Gehrig W. E. Gehrig Sidney Brush Colo Gehrig Morgan County Mr. Gehrig Akron Colorado Nebraska John Joseph William

Bridgeport Bond Vote Defeated By Company

Bridgeport's $8,000 bond issue, approved last August, was rejected by the bonding company. The council weighs another election or court action to fix a publication technicality. A new election would delay city building work by six to seven weeks.

Bridgeport

Roosevelt and Landon Rally Vast Campaign Audiences

President Roosevelt spoke in Chicago to about 180000 listeners inside and outside the stadium, arguing that democracy faces wealth and power concentration during the last 12 years of GOP rule. He attacked foes as peddling fear with fairy tales and bogey men, defending his record on private profit and free enterprise. Governor Alf Landon expanded his campaign into Michigan urging a liberal, experienced government, pledging a balanced budget and stressing that recovery follows restored constitutional governance.

Roosevelt Chicago Alf M. Landon Michigan Washington

Purity group speaker warns girls on social “weeds”

Mrs. Jennie Sharples, field secretary for the World Purity Federation, urged 176 girls at the city auditorium to pull weeds from life. She described modern dances, suggestive films, and bathing suits as deadly metaphoric weeds that corrode modesty and ruin the garden of life.

Jennie Sharples World Purity Federation City Auditorium Sharples

Zike And Dean Open Here On October 23rd

Zike and Dean bring a 14 week engagement to Fox theatres in Sidney starting Friday October 23 announced by Manager Ned Collins. The circuit will visit Rocky Mountain division major houses with potential expansion. A matinee and evening show at Sidney theatre features Zikes educated horses and Dean acts in rope work shooting whip cracking and knife throwing for about 40 minutes. Preview receptions report strong reception.

Zike Dean Fox Theatres Sidney Ned Collins Rocky Mountain Sidney Theatre Frank Bernice Dean

Program Completed For General Sessions At Annual Meeting

The Telegraph prints will finish directories for the 1936 sixth district teachers convention to be held in Alliance on October 28 to 30. O J Weymouth, president, plans to mail hundreds of directories this weekend to teachers and officials in the district. Five general sessions are listed with speakers including C E Miller and Hamilton Holt, and performances by Chadron teachers college trio.

Telegraph Commercial Printing Department Alliance O. J. Weymouth L. T. Johnson C. E. Miller Albia Chadron Teachers College Vivian Peterson Richard Yarndley Roy Peterson Hamilton Holt Rollins College Winter Park Fla Imperial Theatre

Soil Program Gaining Attention From Nebraska Farmers

Fred Wallace of Gibbon, chairman of the state agricultural conservation committee, says early reports from Nebraska community meetings show farmers want soil conservation as a major part of the 1937 farm program. Interest centers on grass land improvement damaged by the 1934 and 1936 drought and over grazing, with a seasonal starting date for summer following emphasized. Farmers expect to decide by May 1 and complete initial conservation work in May.

Fred Wallace Gibbon State Agricultural Conservation Committee Nebraska Wallace

Accident Report For Week Of October 3rd

Nebraska state report tallies eleven deaths and 93 injuries from 73 motor vehicle accidents for the week ending October 3. Additional public accidents caused 34 injuries and two deaths. agricultural, industrial, and home incidents added further injuries and fatalities across various sectors.

Nebraska Nebraska Press Association

Rain Or Snow Forecast For Sidney And Cheyenne County

The airport reported late Thursday that rain or snow is in store for Sidney and Cheyenne county today. An official 3 p m forecast predicted rainfall last night, cooler weather and showers today. Southeastern Wyoming will see rain or snow with snow possibly extending into western Nebraska reaching Sidney. Unsettled Western Nebraska weather has persisted since Monday with no moisture yet.

Sidney Cheyenne Wyoming Nebraska

Oldest Grad To Get Homecoming Prize

Sidney high school holds its first homecoming program with parade at 1 30 and a football game against Scottsbluff Sidney aims for an upset in a day of reunions and honors for grads of all ages A reception and open house at the high school will follow the game and program The notice also mentions a company rate cut affecting Nebraska Wyoming and Colorado customers with residential rates dropping after 40 kilowatts and a 3 cent next step downs to 2 cents

Sidney High School Scottsbluff-Sidney Bearcats Reed Maroons Sidney Gladiators Nebraska Wyoming Colorado Western Public Service Company K. C. Lasseter Lasseter

Scotts Bluff Eleven Favored To Defeat Sidney Team Today

Scottsbluff travels to Sidney with a strong 3 0 record and seeks a scalp to reinforce a conference title bid. Sidney eyes a bold upset as Rex Reed warns his Maroons face a heavier, more experienced Bearcats lineup and potential substitution edge.

Scotts Bluff Sidney

Golf Tournament Bracket Sets Two Flights at Sidney Club

The 1936 championship golf tourney at Sidney Country Club formed two 16-man flights, championship and presidents, with H E Bauman medalist and paired with K C Lasseter. Other matchups include Dirks vs Thomas and Doran vs Nelson in the championship flight, plus Johnson vs Eells and Carr vs Barnhart in the presidents flight. Each match has a one week window to complete.

Sidney Country Club H. E. Bauman K. C. Lasseter W. Dirks W. Thomas G. E H. Doran O. M. Nelson P. J. Ackles S. van Gorder J. Tompkins Guy Doran R. Grieve Lee Ellsworth D. Jorgenson C. W. Smith Ray Babcock Joe Simodynes Johnson Eells Carr Barnhart Winters Hoover Martin Hansen Raper Thomas Dick Ellsworth Davis Bradley Ewing Howard Baker

Seed Testing Urged To Improve Seed Lab Service

The seed testing laboratory of the Nebraska state department reports 13 651 seed samples tested since January 1. January 2 261 February 1 750 March 3 943 April 3 713 May 1 to October 5 1 983. Early submission would shorten testing to one to two weeks versus three to four weeks during rush season.

State Department of Agriculture and Inspection Nebraska

Inter County Meeting of Women’s Clubs Scheduled

The intercounty federation of women's clubs will meet in Kimball County Court House on Tuesday October 20 at 10 a m for the first meeting of the new club year A special program is being prepared per Mrs L V Slocumb of Kimball president She urged all rural club members to feel welcome A lunch is planned at the Wheatgrowers hotel.

Intercounty Federation of Womens Clubs Kimball County Court House L. V. Slocumb Kimball Wheatgrowers

Mullen Support Backing Norris for Nebraska Senate

Arthur F. Mullen former Democratic national committeeman for Nebraska endorses Senator George Norris for re election. Norris faces Republican Robert Simmons of Lincoln and Democrat Terry Carpenter of Scottsbluff. Roosevelt endorses Norris and the state convention urges re election.

Arthur F. Mullen Nebraska Norris Robert G. Simmons Lincoln Terry Carpenter Scottsbluff Mullen Roosevelt Sentor Norris George Norris

Paul Krueger Jailed For Alleged Robbery

Paul E. Krueger of Gurley was jailed on burglary charges after allegedly robbing Charles Semerad’s Gurley store. He was arrested at his farm by the Gurley marshal, with reports noting stolen cigarets, overalls, pants, shirts, gloves, coffee, cheese, canned goods, ham and other items. No value was listed in the information filed in county court.

Paul E. Krueger Gurley Charles Semerad Krueger Semerad

No Matinee Leaves Fox Theatre Patrons Disappointed

A Wednesday matinee at the Fox Theatre was canceled as films did not arrive. Ned Collins, the manager, hoped Kay Francis in Give Me Your Heart would draw a crowd but had to drive to Cheyenne to secure the Wednesday night showing, leaving many disappointed women in attendance.

Fox Theatre Ned Collins Kay Francis Give Me Your Heart Collins Cheyenne

Nebraska pheasant season opens in western counties

The pheasant hunting season begins Sunday October 25 at 7 am in several western Nebraska counties and runs to November 1 at 6 pm with a four bird daily bag limit and possession limit, one may be a hen. Hunters urged to avoid shooting hens. Open counties include Banner Cheyenne Deuel Garden Keith Kimball Morvill and Scotts Bluff. Waterfowl season runs November 1–30 in all counties except sanctuaries with 7 am to 4 pm hours. No live decoys baiting boats banned. three shells allowed in repeating guns. blinds allowed. Continued on Page 6.

Nebraska Banner Cheyenne Devel Garden Keith Kimball Morvill Scotts Bluff Platte River

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lodge Pole Citizens Sidney Methodist Church Gibson Garden of Life Purity Group Zike and Dean Western Public Service Co Alreday Cheyenne High School Rex Reed George W. Norris Paul Krueger
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