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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1932
Page
8
The government requires farmers to pay the fourth of seed loans and obtain first lien on crops for the coming year. Landlords may need consent, existing liens must be cleared, and renewal provisions may allow partial use of 1932 crops. A special receipt will show compliance and enable sale of crops without further government consent.
Marshall said the GOP cause is gaining strength nationwide and predicted a comfortable administration victory. Before November 8 he expects two wholesale swings toward the controlling party. The note ends with a remark that Bluhill coffee is a bargain since a pound makes more and better cups.
If weather allows, Alliance can counter a potent Maroons aerial attack led by Thomas who has been flipping aerial heaves all week. Scottsbluff fans who saw last Friday's game can verify the Maroons' attack. Black keeps the same lineup with possible reserves to avoid breaking up the varsity. Keith Lemon, ex Sterling coach, referees with Frank Prince of Bayard as umpire. Kickoff at 3 p.m.
Franklin Barger advances from a local radio audition to the finals this Saturday. Winners travel to Dallas to compete against contenders from Arkansas New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas. One boy and one girl will reach the national finals in New York in December with $15 000 prize pool. Sidney residents may recognize Barger's voice on the song Three Harps Make Song as the contestants are not named.
Two boys and two girls win the citywide young citizens contest and will visit Omaha during the Ak-Sar-Ben stock show. They will tour sights, enjoy stock show events, and stay free at a top hotel. The program is sponsored by the American Legion Nebraska department, spanning over 80 counties. Also note the Halloween dance at the city auditorium on October 31 sponsored by St Martha's Guild.
Scouts of many troops are expected for the jamboree to be held October 25 in the senior high school auditorium. The winning troop earns eligibility for the council jamboree later in the season. The junior high pool will be open 2 to 5 p.m for swimming tests and merit badge work.
Austin and Jenkins are believed in line for Armistice Day boxing matches. Legionnaires plan to decorate every veterans grave in the county and a parade followed by a speaking and singing gathering will occupy the city auditorium. A free feed for visiting veterans at 5 pm and an old fashioned reunion are planned. If the football game doesn’t come, two other area high schools may play here. Weather could bring one of the largest crowds ever.
Frank Pierson long respected resident and ward activist in Sidney dies after illness. Funeral services set for 9:39am at the Catholic church with Rev Anton Link officiating. Burial in Catholic cemetery. Geh Rig funeral service in charge. Survived by wife six children and relatives.
In Omaha the Miechele and Power firm clash over whether the legislature can grant the Lincoln court broader powers beyond the constitution. Opposing counsel urge this act creates a special procedure limiting jury trials and report to the court, with the matter under advisement.
Livestock shipments in western Nebraska reach seasonal peak as a Burlington train of 40 cattle cars leaves Alliance while 46 cars are loaded nearby for Brush and Fort Morgan. Large cattle and sheep flows continue from Wyoming and Montana, with over 200 beet cars daily in the North Platte valley due to harvest. Railroad workers recalled after layoffs to handle the surge.
County board insists on strict curtailment due to exhausted funds while county agent Willey promotes 4-H club work. The petition supports continuing the office, citing valuable service and broad participation, with several hundred youths enrolled in projects. The dispute drew wide discussion and influenced similar moves in neighboring counties.
Public schools will close Thursday and Friday next week while teachers travel to Alliance for the annual sixth district convention. The event is an institute with compulsory attendance for most teachers. Several nationally known speakers will appear, and Sidney public school faculty are slated for departmental talks during the meeting.
A local hat shop advertises a clearing sale with hats priced at three dollars and two dollars each on Saturday first come first served. The offer emphasizes limited quantities and no reservations.
The Altar Society of the Catholic church hosts its annual bazaar supper and dance on November 2 and 3. Supper begins at five each evening, with dancing at nine after the floor is cleared. A bazaar and displays of fine needlework accompany the event expected to draw a large crowd.
The Christian church ladies will hold a bake sale at the Piggly Wiggly store all day Saturday Oct. 22.
A striking transformation of a room’s appearance can be achieved simply by refinishing the woodwork. This advice from Cook’s interior glass Thomas Lumber Co. highlights easy improvement steps and emphasizes quality materials for lasting results.
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