Sidney teachers active in district convention
Nebraska State Teachers association sessions run from October 30 to November 2 in Alliance with the theme Education for a Growing Nebraska. Western Nebraska teachers travel at one and a half fare. Sidney and county staff attend, including Liebendorfer, Nelson, Nielson, Cochrane, Gillette, Neubauer, Wunderlich, Lute, Davis, and Keefer presenting music and talks across elementary, kindergarten and language sections.
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Nebraska
Nebraska State Teachers Association
Alliance
Sidney
County
Gertrude Nelson
J. W. Nielson
J. W. Cochrane
Hazel Gillette
Valeska Neubauer
Leona Wunderlich
Winifred Lute
Raymond Davis
Lois Keefer
Pri
Sidney Rotarians Attend Alliance Noon Meeting Before Football
Twenty Sidney Rotarians will travel to Alliance for a special noon meeting of the Alliance Rotarians and Lions, followed by a parade to the football grounds led by a brass band. Attending members include Marius Christensen, M W Swinders, E R Kratz, D R Thomas and others.
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Sidney Rotarians
Alliance
Alliance Rotarians
Lions
Sidney Alliance
J. Earl Thayer
Marius Christensen
M. W. Swinders
E. R. Kratz
D. R. Thomas
G. H. Thompson
J. A. Bentley
Rev.w. T. Kahse
G. F. Liebendorfer
E. L. Uptegrove
Mark G. Howard
J. E. Paquette
J. W. Johnson
F. A. Barger
Guy V. Doran
Chas. H
O A Harshman dies in Grand Island
O A Harshman formerly a prominent Sidney resident died at Grand Island Tuesday afternoon after a heart attack in Central City a week earlier. He had been in poor health for some time and had lived in Sidney for ten years before moving about eighteen months ago.
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O. A. Harshman
Sidney
Grand Island
Central City
Mr. Harshman
Golden Wedding Celebration Halts by Death
Funeral services are set for Edward Sitz on the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary in Sidney. Sitz died at his son LeRoy’s home after erysipelas and complications. A Polish native who came to America in youth, he was 75 and survived by his wife and two sons.
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Edward Sitz
Leroy Sitz
Sidney
Alliance
Mr. Sitz
Poland
America
Oliver Official Here Overseeing Structure
John F. Gill, assistant manager of the Oliver Farm Equipment Sales company, was in Sidney yesterday overseeing construction on the new Oliver implement warehouse on the north side by Robert S. Oberfelder. The warehouse will serve as the distributing point for a wide farming area in western Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming and South Dakota.
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John F. Gill
Oliver Farm Equipment Sales Company
Sidney
Oliver Implement
Robert S. Oberfelder
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
South Dakota
Sidney Faces Tough Foe Today At Alliance Gridiron Clash
Sidney eyes a hard contest against Alliance on the Box Butte gridiron as the Maroon and Black seek to extend a win streak. Coach Black reshapes the lineup with two new plays and Ladine likely to start at guard, backed by star centers and wings including Kahl, Adams, Goodale, Busacker, and Masse.
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Sidney
Alliance
Maroon and Black
Box Butte
Chaney
Black
Bayard
Kahl
K. Adams
Goodale
Busacker
Ladine
Jones
Masse
Sidney High
Chesebro
American Legion Sidney Post 17 names new officers
A D Greenlee was named commander of Sidney Post 17 of the American Legion at the regular meeting Tuesday night. He succeeds Arthur Dilley, who is district commander in western Nebraska. W J Kretz was re elected adjutant, Lloyd Lockwood named finance officer, Heinie Bauman elected first vice commander and Jack Hough second vice commander. Dr Riley E Roche is the new executive committeeman, and Clare Long renamed to sergeant at arms. Dilley reviewed the post history and changes anticipated for growth.
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A. D. Greenlee
Sidney Post No. 17
American Legion
Arthur Dilley
Legion
Nebraska
W. J. Kretz
Lloyd Lockwood
Heinie Bauman
Jack Hough
Riley E. Roche
Clare Long
Dilley
Kretz
Sidney
Peddlers Discouraged for House to House Calls in Sidney
Local housewives complain of increasing door to door solicitors selling Christmas cards. They argue many are not licensed or taxed and hurt local merchants. One resident vows to buy from regular card dealers to avoid peddlers.
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Sidney
Seldon
Tom
Harry
Alias The Deacon to Be Staged by Sidney High
Sidney high school presents Alias The Deacon a three act comedy at the Fox U S A theatre this week on Monday and Tuesday An all student cast of 17 performs under directors Dorothy Abbott and Bernice Foster promising one of Sidney s finest home talent offerings Tickets went on sale this week with strong advance sales expected and packed houses anticipated on both nights The play has a prologue and is renowned as one of the most famous short comedies staged in major cities
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Alias the Deacon
Sidney High School
Fox U. S. A
Sidney
Dorothy Abbott
Bernice Foster
Corn Pickers Busy Soon As Fields Ripen
A killing frost Wednesday night will make corn ready for picking within days. Moderate temps leave crop semi mature and delays entry to fields. State bureau midmonth report says Panhandle will yield one of history’s largest crops. Cheyenne county shows fine corn with large stalks and well filled ears, despite drought damage in parts.
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State Bureau
Panhandle
Cheyenne
Cheyenne County
County farmers may get applications for trees from L. D. Willey
Farmers in Cheyenne county can obtain blank forms at County Agent Willey's Sidney office after November 1 to apply for government tree aid. Over 800,000 trees are offered statewide with approvals in order of receipt. Each farmer will receive 400 windbreak trees and 1000 for woodlot planting, including broadleaf options like elm and cottonwood and evergreens such as Scotch pine and jack pine.
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Cheyenne County
Willey
Sidney
Jack Frost Visits Sidney Western Nebraska Turns Frosty Scene
Jack Frost paid his first genuine visit to Sidney Wednesday night, causing frost to bite flowers and bushes and freezing milk. October 24 is believed to be the latest killing frost in the area, with temperatures in the 20s. The cold snap left many unprepared, while the countryside brightened with autumn color under glorious sunsets.
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Jack Frost
Sidney
Nebraska
Prominent Sidney Banker and Farmer Joseph Swenson Shot Dead
Joseph Swenson, longtime Sidney businessman and farmer, was shot to death yesterday near Burlington, Colorado. He had recently worked in land and farming ventures and was a notable figure in Sidney politics and western Colorado communities. Funeral arrangements were not announced. Sidney friends may attend.
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Joseph Swenson
Sidney
Burlington
Colo
L. O. Fundingsland
Swenson
Mr. Swenson
Pork Special Attracts Large Crowd Tuesday
A cold north wind and first snow greeted Cheyenne county farmers as the Profitable Park special of the Burlington railroad arrived in Sidney for a four hour stay. The crowded train showcased five exhibit coaches and an open flat car detailing hog production, sanitation, water wagons, and healthy versus diseased hogs.
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Sidney
Burlington Railroad
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Peetz Bank Shows Solid Health in Gazette Report
Peetz Gazette notes First National bank has no bills payable or rediscounts. Assets amount to $173,127.29 with deposits of $136,828.65 and a cash reserve equal to 33 1/3 percent of deposits.
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Peetz
First National Bank
Peeta Gazette
County Farmers Union Meeting Here Saturday
Cheyenne County farmers unite at the courthouse this Saturday October 26 starting 10 am with H. L. Click of Chadron headlining. Union officers urge all local farmers to attend to hear farm leaders discuss prospects for prosperity and upcoming developments in agriculture.
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Cheyenne County Farmers Union
Court House
H. L. Click
Chadron
Panhandle
Union
Sidney Boy Active in College Affairs at Wesleyan
Eugene Davis of Sidney, in his first year at Wesleyan College University Place, has been selected for the varsity football squad and is a member of the glee club. Wesleyan attracts many Sidney youths who take leading roles in campus life.
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Eugene Davis
Sidney
Wesleyan College
University Place
Wesleyan
Boy Scouts Enjoy Weekend Outing Near Chappell
Boy Scouts of troop No 90 with scout master Lawrence Carper and Field Executive I W Robinson camped four miles east of Chappell. Participants included Guilford Montgomery Hammond McNish Frederick Chadler Harry Bonham Lawrence Clinton Junior Watson Jack Bowman Dick Wade Elmer Licine Junior Walker Edward Furer Lavern Thomas Robert Livoni and families joined for a Sunday picnic. Activities covered recreations and jamboree practice set for November 6.
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Boy Scouts
Troop No. 90
Lawrence Carper
I. W. Robinson
Chappell
Guilford Montgomery
Hammond McNish
Frederick Chadler
Harry Bonham
Lawrence Clinton
Junior Watson
Jack Bowman
Dick Wade
Elmer Lecine
Junior Walker
Edward Furer
Lavern Thomas
Robert Livoni
P. J. Ackles
J C. Livoni
Wylie
Robinson
J. C. Watson
Andy Ladine
Frank Clinton
Clara McNish
Edw. Furer
Sidney Chambers Congratulate William Fox On 25th Anniversary
Sidney chambers of commerce congratulate William Fox on the 25th anniversary of his business. Letters from Sidney Nebr and Woodmere L I extol Fox film organization. They pledge cooperation and expectSound to Sidney with talkie entertainment growth and robust show programs.
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Sidney Chambers of Commerce
William Fox
Fox Film Organization
Sidney
Nebr
Woodmire
L. I
Senior Chamber of Commerce
Fox Company
Fox
Sidney Junior Chamber of Commerce
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Big Six
Nielson
F. Liebendorfer
Edward
Oliver
Greenlee
Lockwood
L. D. Willey
Harvard Farmer
County Farmers Union Meeting
H. L
Sidney, Nebr
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