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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1931
Page
11
Nebraska spent 9.26 per citizen annually on state government and roads. The state allocated 12,674,309 for general department upkeep and carried 842,796 in gross indebtedness. General property taxes brought in 3,291,707,994 while schools expended 5,112,258 and hospitals 1,854,915. Regulation spending for protection totaled 271,206.
Sidney faces Alliance in a West Nebraska prep clash with Chesebro at pivot and Montgomery possibly in backfield. Livoni, nursing injuries, may return. Masse works through barley horses with progress. Brewer, Goodale in top shape. Bartlett, Christofferson spark the reserves as Rotarians transport the team to Alliance.
The article describes open house style tours for three new school buildings on Monday. Parents are urged to visit with teachers, review features, and ask questions. Staff will host and provide explanations during set visiting hours to ensure a welcoming event.
Susie Evelyn Willis of Sidney and James A Livingston of Lodge Pole were united in marriage at Brush Colorado on September 20 by the local M E pastor. Mrs Livingston worked at the Sidney telephone office. Livingston, raised at Lodge Pole, is described as a young man of sterling qualities. The couple will settle on a farm near Sterling and he will continue in the insurance business.
Osborn Motor Co announces curtain repair and celluloid installation services. The ad highlights home and office use with professional fittings and quick turnaround. Customer inquiries directed to the Osborn showroom and service desk.
The annual convention opens with a packed three day schedule. Sidney high school glee club performs at general sessions, Edith Oldershaw discusses sixth grade character training, Mary Runge outlines a south grade English demonstration, and Latin plays entertain. Numerous Sidneys faculty lead sections, with a large program of music, drama, and vocational sessions, plus social events and hotel arrangements.
The post reports 109 members the largest in its history placing it in the state’s big ten and granting six delegates to the state convention. The year saw hall upgrades with a piano and locker room, a Armistice Gay parade at Kimball, a large city auditorium dance, and active Red Cross drives. January district convention at Sidney drew praise, featuring 425 plates at a banquet, with guests including the Sterling drum corps and local officials. Memorial Day drew the largest city attendance, with Dwight Griswold as speaker. Curb flags were installed in several towns. No deaths among members. Fremson Nelson and Charles Hower honored. Veterans could borrow 50 percent of bonus certificates. six delegates sent to Fremont with $20 per delegate covered by the post. In April, 1000 pine trees planted at the Sidney country club grounds. An examen committee for the young citizens contest was formed with O. J. Weymouth as chair. The commander expresses gratitude and aims to keep the post in the state’s big ten.
Have that broken glass replaced and drive in comfort. M. W. Osberen Motor Co. offers prompt service for car windows, emphasizing safety and comfort after damage.
Western Union will stamp future telegrams sent to Sidney residents with the exact minutes in transit, answering the common question of delivery speed. The practice, stated by local manager G R Carr, aims to show actual travel time and account for time zone differences. The note also includes an unrelated advertisement urging antifreeze products from M W Osborn Meter Co.
Western Securities Co offers farm loans and insurance with favorable terms and current interest rates. They advertise 5 percent and 6 percent loan options plus a reasonable commission. Contact W. Smith, resident manager, in Yeodhe Building, Idahey, Nebraska, by phone 353.
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