Larger Grandstand At City Park Likely Through WPA Aid
WPA projects in Box Butte County expand as 15 of 30 approved works proceed while new applicants flood in under a $2 million blanket request. District director Mark Werner urges timely labor certifications. potential dam and road projects loom as towns consider further building efforts and Lincoln-bound plans, including a river bridge salvage at Big Springs for 18 workers over five months at about $4,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
Mark Werner
Box Butte County
Lincoln
Big Springs
Civil Service Jobs Open for Test Passers in Agriculture
Open competitive civil service examinations list positions in entomology physiology plant disease transmission apiculture and more with salaries from 2600 to 4600 a year. Posts include assistant entomologist associate writer exhibits designer and engineer economist in the bureau of entomology plant quarantine and bureau of public roads. Education and experience required. Information available from Douglas Boyd at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Entomology
Department of Agriculture
Children’s Bureau
Department of Labor
Bureau of Public Roads
Lower Fares On U P Effective This Winter
Union Pacific announces the lowest winter round trip fares to the Pacific coast in history. Effective November 1, Challenger coach tickets and other UP trains will cost about 1.33 cents per mile each way, with six month returns and optional stopovers. Tourist sleeping car rates will be 1.8 cents per mile. Reduced winter round trips apply from western points to the coast on standard Pullman equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Union Pacific
W. S. Basinger
Basinger
U. P
Pacific Coast Territory
Simodynes II Champ of Local Golf Club
Joe Simodynes became the 1935 country club golf champion Tuesday defeating G H Doran in a notable match. Simodynes displayed old time form and dominated all aspects of play. He will receive a large loving cup with his name engraved, donated by the Telegraph for winning the championship flight. A player with three wins will gain permanent possession of the trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Simodynes
G. H. Doran
Simodynes
Telegraph
Panhandle Nebraska Seen as Garden Spot in Survey
Government crop loan office reports optimistic crop conditions for the district. Potatoes excel in both dry land and irrigated areas, wheat remains solid, rust not crippling, corn generally good, silage and hay plentiful, pastures in good shape. Western Nebraska rated best farming region. Continued on page 8.
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Nebraska
Government
Lutheran Conference Set for Sidney Meeting
Missouri pastors and teachers from North Platte to Laramie will join in Sidney for a three day conference October 22 to 24 at St. Pauls Lutheran church. Divine services Tuesday at 8 p m will feature Rev W H Hensen and William Reddel with topic leaders Rev Schwarz Rev G Luebke Rev Koenig Rev Reddel Prof Werner and Prof C Mueller. Other speakers include Rev Boehnke Rev Pehler Rev H F Krohn and Rev Sellman. St Pauls Ladies Aid will provide meals.
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North Platte
Laramie
Wyo
Sidney
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
W. H. Hensen
William Reddel
Gurley
Schwarz
Chappell
G. Luebke
Koenig
Ogallala
W. Reddel
Werner of
Boehnke
Potter
Pehler
Kimball
H. F. Krohn
Sellman
Burns
St.Paul's Ladies Aid
Local WPA Project to Start Monday in Cheyenne County
WPA work begins Monday with 6 to 7 men on initial crew in Cheyenne County. Requisition calls for 15 workers. 36 miles of grading exist south of Sidney and Sunol and north of Potter. Projects aim to cut down hills and widen roads. nine months of employment expected for certified men, with more WPA work coming soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Sidney
Sunol
Potter
WPA
Nebraska Traffic Fatalities Fall in First Half 1935
The Nebraska health department reports a decline in traffic deaths for the first six months of 1935. Up to July 1, there were 118 auto accident deaths and 11 auto-train crash deaths, compared with 126 and 19 in 1934, and 100 auto accident deaths and eight auto-train fatalities in early 1933.
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Nebraska
State Health Department
Four Citizens of Atenne County District Finals
Thirty local youths from Atenne County high schools competed in civics personality and medical tests sponsored by the American Legion University of Nebraska and the Omaha World Herald. From Sidney Gurley Center Lodge Pole and Dalton, two boys and two girls were chosen to advance to district competition with state final trials in Omaha to determine the champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
William J. Craig
Raymond T. Fastenow
Virginia G. Thurston
Sidney
Segasta Heizer
Dalton
American Legion
University of Nebraska
Omaha World Herald
Legion
Omaha
Erma Bartels
Eulabelle Flora
Carl Ahim
Gerald Johnson
Gurley
Bertha Borgeman
Esther Br
New Model Cars To Be Shown Saturday
The 1936 automobiles are highlighted in Sidney with models from Pontiac Silver Streak and Ford V8 leading the way, followed by Chevrolet Dodge and Plymouth. Pontiac highlights include solid turret top bodies, hydraulic brakes, enclosed knee action, and advanced features. Ford offers 13 body types with varied appointments and two deluxe options plus three basic styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Telegraph
Chevrolet
Dodge
Plymouth
Pontiac
Fisher
Ford
Panhandle Grid Schedule and Big Ten Standings
Western Nebraska fans preview grid bill today featuring Potter at St Patrick s Sidney at Scottsbluff Chadron at Alliance Lodge Pole at Dalton Imperial at Oshkosh Morrill at Mitchell Douglas at Sunrise Wheatland at Lusk Gordon at Crawford Bridgeport at Gering Minature at Lyman Rushville at Hay Springs Chappell at Kimball Scottsbluff freshmen at Bayard followed by Big Ten conference standings
O Connell II Taking Decoys From Donors
Frank B. O Connell chief state conservation officer said the state game commission is taking live decoys from hunters and placing them in state game preserves for breeding. He noted 500 birds have been released and an estimated 5 000 to 10 000 remain with hunters statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. O'Connell
State Game Commission
Sidney Firemen Miss State Convention in 1936 Bid
Sidney firemen again failed to win the state convention as Columbus edged ahead by 54 votes. The close tally reflected larger town support, and the meeting closed after a business session on Thursday. Registration reached 1000 with 100 towns represented. Governor Cochran and other officials spoke on fire prevention as a municipal priority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Columbus
Sol Willis
Cochran
W. A. Carlin
Denver Fire Department
Clinton Turnbull
Englewood, Colo
Colorado Firemen’s Association
Fox Theatre to Offer Seven Films Weekly with New Schedule
The Fox theatre unveils a policy shift adding seven major features weekly starting Sunday October 20 with three double features across six days. Schedule includes Div-vy stage game and top attractions like O Shaughnessys Boy Black Sheep She and The 39 Steps. Pricing tweaks apply to balcony seating 30 cents, main floor 35 cents, children 12 and under 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Theatre
Telegraph
Carl Smith
Smith
Omaha
Denver
Fox
O’shaughnessy
Robert Donat
Ethiopia
Pompeii
Peter Grimm
Old Kentucky
Barbarry Coast
Dark Angel
Anna Karenina
Diamond Jim
Three Musketees
Mrs. Leo Bartholomew Elected Catholic Women President
The third annual diocesan Catholic Women convention at North Platte drew 400 delegates from across the Grand Island diocese. Mrs Leo Bartholomew of Sidney was unanimously elected president for the coming year, with Mrs Langan of Greeley as vice president and Mrs Dolan of Maxwell as secretary. Sidney will host next year’s gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Bartholomew
Diocesan Council of Catholic Women
North Platte
Grand Island
Bona
St. Patrick’s Church
Fox Theatre
Gertrude Tschner
Knights of Columbus Hall
McKinley McIntosh
Sidney
Dolan
Maxwell
Per
Mexico
Anton Link
Counci
Langan
Greeley
Tschner
Want Ads Prove To Be Great Salesmen
Letters from readers praise want ads for effectiveness. R H Peterson of Lodge Pole notes cows sold via the want ad. Kermit Moore of Sidney Glass and Paint says wallpaper ads drew many responses. The publication highlights providing a real service at low cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Peterson
Lodge Pole
Kermit Moore
Sidney Glass & Paint Company
Navy Recruiter L. M. Kramer Speaks to Sidney Students
Cheyenne navy recruiting officer L. M. Kramer spoke to Sidney high school students Wednesday as part of a tour of 30 towns. He said navy training equals a free college course, with naval academy graduates guiding recruits and offering preferred vocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Kramer
Cheyenne
Navy
Sidney
Kramer
Naval Academy
Quien Appeals From Lower Court Hearing
John M Quein appealed to the supreme court Monday from the sale under foreclosure of his ranch in Morrill Cheyenne and Banner counties to L N Willson mortgage holder for 72000 Suit began in 1933 on purchase price mortgages totaling 66000 Security Savings bank of Beatrice held one for 11500 Quein took nine months stay allowed by law and the court gave him a moratorium of seven months He appeals from refusal to apply the moratorium act which Willson attacked as unconstitutional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Quein
Supreme Court
Morrill
Cheyenne
Banner
L. N. Willson
Security Savings Bank of
Beatrice
Quein
Willson
Here Is Assessment Cost In All Counties
Nebraska's 93 counties spent $375 194.09 for assessment purposes during 1935. The 11 panhandle counties totaled $31 515.66 and Cheyenne county $4 152.42. Western counties followed with Banner 662.77 Box Butte 3100.28 Dawes 3215 Deuel 1772.91 Garden 1590 Kimball 1320.26 Morrill 2629 Scotts Bluff 7107.18 Sheridan 3936.83 Sioux 2028.91.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Panhandle
Cheyenne
Banner
Box Butte
Dawes
Deuel
Garden
Kimball
Morrill
Scotts Bluff
Sheridan
Sioux
Corn Hog Referendum Resume Details Farm Conditions
Officials of the corn hog association provide a summary of past and present conditions in the corn and hog industries ahead of the referendum set for Saturday October 26. The 1935 crop year nears completion and the current adjustment contract expires November 30. Prices and incomes for corn and hog farmers have risen notably over two years, with hog cash income in 1934 up 37 percent from 1933 and nearly 60 percent from 1932. The mid September average corn price stood around 75 cents per bushel, near 90 percent of parity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corn-Hog Association
AAA
Sidney High Maroons Meet Scottsbluff Bearcats In Night Game
Sidney High School Maroons host Scottsbluff Bearcats at Scottsbluff tonight for their first nocturnal football game. Davis and Ayle are out due to injuries from earlier games, shifting Nelson to guard while Craig, Willey, Bates and Dedrick start in the backfield. Coach Reed expects lineup changes and a stronger effort to compete against the heavier Bearcats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney High School Maroons
Scottsbluff Bearcats
Scottsblufs
Davis
Sterling
Ayle
Bridgeport
Maroons
Reed
Bearcats
Nelson
Craig
Willey
Bates
Dedrick
P. T. A. Holds First Session This Season
The Sidney P T A opened its season at the junior high with about 75 present. Officers installed were Hugh Slawson president, Walter Kinne vice president, Mrs W H Wehmiller secretary, Miss Edith Oldershaw treasurer, and Mrs Herbert Rabe historian. Delegates to the state convention at Columbus October 22 23 and 24 were chosen. The year’s topic is Home the Index to National Life. Rev J J Sheaff spoke on home standards and the home’s role in solving today’s problems. A sectional meeting led by Supt G F Liebendorfer followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Parent-Teachers Association
Hugh Slawson
Walter Kinne
W. H. Wehmiller
Edith Oldershaw
Herbert Rabe
Columbus
J. J. Sheaff
G. F. Liebendorfer
Lions Transport Team to Scottsbluff for Joint Meeting
The Sidney Lions club will hold its weekly meeting in Scottsbluff this evening in a joint session. The local club provides transportation to Scottsbluff for the Sidney football team. This annual meeting features the Bluffs club visiting Sidney when the Bearcats play here and a return visit when the Maroons play there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Lions Club
Scottsbluff
Sidney
Bluffs
Bearcats
Maroons
Master Singers to headline teachers convention event
The Master Singers, a Kansas City male octet, will perform at the teachers convention next Friday night, a costly yet highly praised entertainment feature. Teachers enter free, merchants contributing to the fund receive tickets. the public is asked to pay 25 cents to help defray expenses. The annual soiree follows free vaudeville acts and a keynote talk, with a capacity crowd anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Nebraska Attorney General drafts social security legislation
Attorney General Wright began drafting special security legislation for a likely October 28 special session. He returned from Washington after conferring with national social security board officials and started shaping measures for old age pensions unemployment insurance and related benefits. He aims to fit provisions of the federal act within Nebraska law to allow residents to share in social security benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Washington
National Social Security Board
Social Security Act
The
Security Board
Nebraska
Cochran
Transcontinental Lincoln Highway Opens West of North Platte
The completion of the hard surfaced 28 miles west of North Platte marks the final gap in the Lincoln highway linking Atlantic and Pacific shores. Tuesday, November 5, will see new generation pioneers witness the opening ceremony as a golden spike drives home the achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Platte Valley
North American
United States
North Platte
Atlantic and Pacific
Dalton Land Fight Is Before Highest Court
The attorney general asked the supreme court to rule that detached lands from Dalton village with bonds outstanding remain liable for bond taxes. Dalton lost 55 percent of its area after land detachment. the state argues this impairs the contract, while remaining taxpayers contend removing bond payments would shift burden unfairly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Dalton
Lighting Expert Miss Baird to Help Sidney Homes
Miss Mae Baird, home lighting advisor for the Western Public Service company, will visit Sidney in two weeks to aid homemakers with lighting. Using a special light meter she can measure light needs per room. The free service avoids eye strain and injury and requires no purchase. Call No. 20 for appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Baird
Western Public Service Company
Sidney
Miss Baird
Indians Lose Trail Wind Up In Bastile
Three Sioux men from Sidney got lost while riding freight trains toward Nebraska. After consuming liquor they failed to locate Nebraska and wandered into Sterling yard amid alcohol confusion. A Burlington agent directed them to the city hall area. they explained their potato harvest plans and were released to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Sterling
Nebras
Burlington
City Hall
Wyoming
Nebraska
Cheyenne
Must Be Certified To Be WPA Employee
Jobs are open on WPA projects for men and women who are out of work. Register at the nearest federal reemployment office before joining large WPA projects across western Nebraska. Projects start soon with unskilled to skilled labor. salaries range from 32 to 52 dollars monthly. Listing of reemployment offices and managers included: Scottsbluff BE. L. Dixon, Alliance E. D. Jordan, Sidney J. C. Parks, Chappell Henry Grimmett, Kimball W. L. Bates, Bridgeport E. N. Bigelow, Chadron Clifford Walker, Crawford R. A. Hand, Rushville Marguerite Peters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Labor Department of the District
Scottsbluff
BE. L. Dixon
Alliance
E. D. Jordan
Sidney
J. C. Parks
Chappell
Henry Grimmett
Kimball
W. L. Bates
Bridgeport
E. N. Bigelow
Chadron
Clifford Walker
Crawford
R. A. Hand
Rushville
Marguerite Peters
Hunters Take Field In Nebraska Sunday
Pheasant hunters head to Nebraska fields Sunday with duck hunters following Monday as the 1935 legal shooting season begins. The pheasant supply is said to be short though early ducks are plentiful, and Cheyenne County will offer only one pheasant season, prompting hunters to patrol the brush for ten days.
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Cheyenne County
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City Park
Civil Service
Douglas Boyd
Simodynes II
Panhandle Area
Atenne County
Lol & Mitchell
Gering
Bridgeport Scottsbluff
Diesel
Bayard Oshkosh Wwe
O’connell II
Quien
Lions
Social Security
Hiway
Dalton Land
Bastile
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