Unanimous Vote Recommended for Sidney Acting Postmaster
W Leroy Larson was recommended by the Democratic central committee for acting postmaster in Sidney after a pre arranged plan gave him a unanimous vote on the fourth ballot. Nine applicants entered, seven were eliminated in early ballots, and final pleas were heard before votes.
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W. Leroy
Larson
Democratic Central Committee
Sidney
Larsor
B. B. Hine
D. A. Pratt
L. G. Lowe
Marius Christensen
Leo Bartholomew
Henry Pavlat
Jess Osborn
Oper
I. L. Pindell
Sidney and Alliance to Provide Feature Grid Game Tonight
Sidney and Alliance prepare for a grid clash under the arena lights as the Maroons, hoping to rebound from a defeat by Scottsbluff, face the Bearcats. Coach Binfield sent scouts who saw Sidney’s defense falter in the second half, while sidney’s lineup may be short due to ongoing injuries and limited full time players. Meanwhile a local loan official reports a surge in loan approvals but notes red tape delays and tighter terms impacting farmers seeking to refinance debts.
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Sidney
Scottsbluff Bearcats
Alliance
Maroons
Wayne Binfield
Bulldog
Binfield
Bluffs
Bearcats
Black
First Home Loan Approval Reported in Sidney
The first home loan approval arrived in Sidney on Wednesday morning for Stella L. Mantor’s house in the west part of town. Attorney Patrick J. Heaton said 20 to 30 more approvals are expected within a month as Omaha officials finish updating papers and examining records.
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Sidney
Patrick J. Heaton
Home Loan Bank
Stella L. Mantor
Omaha
Heaton
John
McCleneghan
Young Citizens to Be Chosen at County Exam Saturday
Representatives from county high schools will participate in a county wide examination at the courthouse Saturday at 10 a m to determine who will represent the county in the young citizens contest at Omaha.
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Court House
Omaha
Fire alarms sounded in city Wednesday
Residents of the southwest Sidney residential district were alarmed by a prairie fire again on Wednesday. An alarm was sounded twice after noon but the fire was quickly controlled and caused no trouble for the fire department.
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Sidney
Allotment Setup Proving Big Task for Cheyenne County
Cheyenne county faces slow progress in wheat acreage allotment setup and final payment processing. County, the largest participant, will lag behind smaller counties as contract signatures are sought. Final checks on application figures were underway with hopes to mail reports to Lincoln, but new snags emerged.
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Cheyenne County
Lincoln
Deaths Rise Births Fall In State In First Half
Dr P H Bartholomew state health director reports deaths rose and births fell in the first six months of the year 1933 total deaths 6975 versus 6564 in 1932 and births 12151 versus 12542. Heart diseases 1328 cancer 716 pneumonia 643 nephritis 431 influenza 397. Two sets of triplets and 120 twins reported.
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P. H. Bartholomew
Blindfolded Driver to Pilot Auto Here
Local residents can watch a blindfolded driver maneuver an automobile through downtown on Saturday. The featured driver is Dr. De Zinta, a well known racing figure who appears in major cities. He will start from in front of the Fox Theatre at 4 p.m. with a daytime and evening run.
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Dr. de Zinta
Fox Theatre
Johnson Speaks to Large Crowds Across the State
William E. Johnson will address a large audience in Sidney on Monday evening. His Nebraska tour has drawn big crowds including a capacity turnout at Hastings and roughly 3500 people over the first three days.
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William E. Johnson
Sidney
City Auditorium
Nebraska
Pussyfoot Johnson
Hastings
Mary Standing
Burnham to be new president of district six teachers
Arthur L. Burnham, superintendent of Scottsbluff city schools, is expected to be announced as the new president of district six teachers. Voting is complete but tabulation continues today. Other officers named include W. H. Rauch as vice president and V. M. Weist as secretary, with Edna Werk and Ruth Graves as treasurers. Main speakers at the first general session were Ben M. Cherrington and Kate Wofford.
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Arthur L. Burnham
Scottsbluff
Mgr. Burnham
W. H. Rauch
Hemingford
V.‘M Weist
Chappell
Leora A. Austin
Chadron
M. T. Anderson
Mitchell
Edna Werk
Ruth Graves
Kimball
Ben M. Cherrington
Denver University
Kate Wofford
Columbia University
Lingerie Show at Fox Theatre Sponsored by Greenlees
The Fox theatre and Greenlees' sponsor a lingerie show next Thursday November 2 featuring four Denver models and Greenlees' latest lingerie. Two performances will be offered matinee for ladies only and evening for mixed audiences. Matinee Monday and Thursday policy expands next week, regular Saturday Sunday shows continue. The Thursday bargain matinee is eliminated and regular prices apply. Gold Diggers of 1933 moves to include Saturday show.
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Fox Theatre
Greenlees
Denver
The
Fox
Sidney pioneer Thomas Epps Sr. hospitalized with pneumonia
Sidney resident and long time local figure Thomas Epps Sr. was taken to a hospital early yesterday morning after suffering pneumonia. Physicians said his condition was not critical but could worsen if his circulatory system fails. Epps, ill for days, turned worse Thursday morning. neighbors summoned a doctor who ordered his hospital transfer. His illness will be felt by many friends in Sidney after fifty years of local prominence.
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Thomas Epps, Jr
Pioneer
Sidney
Epps
Holiday Movement Backs Local leadership in Farm Relief Effort
Local farmers and business leaders in Cheyenne County reaffirm cooperation for immediate farm relief while avoiding outside radical organizers. In Julesburg, Northeastern Colorado and western Nebraska farmers decline joining the national strike, preferring Roosevelt’s leadership and urging farmers to implement his program locally.
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Cheyenne County
Tion
Colorado
Wester Nebraska
Julesburg
Earl Quinn
Colorado Farmers Holiday Association
President Roosevelt
Milo Reno
National Farmers Holiday Association
Quinn
Bankers Substantiate Nebraska Crop Outlook in Report
Bankers confirm the October first corn yield estimate at 2214 bushels per acre in their midmonth report. Nearly all winter wheat seeded and about 90 percent emergent. moisture short in many areas, farm prices down from last month, and Nebraska corn output projected at 229,905,000 bushels versus last year’s 269,293,000. Cattle and lambs on feed well below year ago levels. feeder cattle prices around 4 to 4.50, feeders lambs 5.30 to 5.70 per head. moisture shortages persist in parts of the state, with rye sowing down slightly from last year.
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Nebraska
Armistice Day Plans Formed By American Legion
The American Legion for Armistice Day November 11 named Ed Runge as committee chairman and tentatively invited C. G. Perry of Bridgeport to speak, depending on his acceptance. The post will stage a parade and morning program, with a football game between Sidney and Gordon in the afternoon and a casino in the evening.
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Julius Cochran
Sidney
Alice Brainard
Scottsbluff
E. T. Raue
A. T. Howard
G. F. Liebendorfer
American Legion
Ed Runge
C. G. Perry
Bridgeport
Perry
Gordon
The
Legion
Grading System In Schools Changed
Public schools announce a shift in report card lettering led by superintendent G. F. Liebendorfer. The new system uses five letters A B C D and E starting with cards issued Tuesday for the first six weeks terms. It preserves numeric averages like an 87 but changes grade ranges to fit modern marking trends.
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G. F. Liebendorfer
Liebendorfer
Retail Code Becomes Law With Drug Store Provisions
The broad retail code signed by President Roosevelt takes effect in a week, expanding coverage to all drug stores and removing the need for a separate compact for druggists. An executive order grants exemptions for employers with five or fewer workers in towns under 2,500, issued from the presidential headquarters.
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Roosevelt
Industrial Administration
Monetary Policy 18 Boosts Grain Prices This Week
Bulls led the market as wheat rose to intraday highs with gains of 18 to 418 cents, aided by Roosevelt's monetary plan. Corn and oats followed higher while provisions edged up. Buying shifted from eastern sources, action limited by strong hands and profit taking, with mills in the northwest pushing flour demand and Liverpool prices watched against Winnipeg.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Northwestern
Liverpool
Winnipeg
Fortieth Anniversary Observed This Week
Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Griffith were honored at a surprise party for their 40th wedding anniversary. Guests wore wedding garments from 40 years ago and enjoyed bridge, prizes for high scores, and refreshments. A group presented the couple with a gift, with many friends from Freeport and area in attendance.
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F. G. Griffith
Ed Runge
M. W. Riggs
Bridge
Harry Runge
A. Barlow
Ed Ahrens
Griffith
Ed Ahres
F. B. Tobin
R. A. Barlow
Ruben Molter
Freeport
Hanna Hammer
Rose Morgan
Important De Molay Meeting Nov 4 to Honor Legion of Honor
Sidney hosts a major De Molay gathering Saturday evening November 4 with Legion of Honor awards to De Molays for meritorious work. The number of decorated youths is undecided but several in Nebraska are eligible. Frank I. Buckingham, a notable Masonic figure, will deliver the principal address and present the honors, a highly regarded event by local Masons.
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Sidney
de Molay
Legion of Honor
Buckingham
Thanksgiving Date Is Still November 30th
Governor Bryar has not been asked to move Thanksgiving in Nebraska from November 30 to November 23. State law allows the governor or the president to designate Thanksgiving day, and Nebraska typically follows the president's date.
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Bryar
Nebraska
United States
Carlson Funeral Held Here On Wednesday
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the Christian church for Richard R. Carlson, 45, a well known Sidney man whose death occurred Sunday afternoon. Rev. J. H. Bicknell officiated with Odd Fellows in charge. Interment was in Sidney Greenwood cemetery, Gehrig funeral service in charge.
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The
Christian Church
Richard R. Carlson
Sidney Man
J. H. Bicknell
Ser
Odd Fellows
Sidney Greenwood Cemetery
Gehrig
Pavement Finished In District No Three
Sidney’s final paving project completed by Diamond Engineering yesterday afternoon. The last strip was finished swiftly marking the fastest paving work here. This is the final relief employment project in the community and leaves the charity problem more acute for winter.
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Sidney
Diamond Engineering Company
Dalton Girls Refuse Clemency Release
Two Cheyenne county girls at Geneva girls training school filed clemency applications but stated they do not wish to be released. Genevieve Stacy refused to answer questions, while Anna Gilgren said she wants to finish the school year, citing a school house robbery involvement. Both were convicted in a school house robbery near Dalton and are Dalton locals. family influence is suspected in seeking clemency.
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State Pardons Board
Cheyenne County
Geneva Girls Training School
Harry Swanson
Genevieve Stacy
Anna Gilgren
Geneva
Dalton
Omaha Council approves paving bond sales at meeting
Kilpatrick Pettis and Loomis of Omaha bought the district two paving bonds at the regular city council meeting Tuesday night. Bonds totaled 5000 for intersection paving and 9400 for district paving, purchased at par with a 286 dollar service fee allowed to the buyers.
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Kilpatrick, Pettis and Loomis
Omaha
Annual Guild Dance To Be Held Tuesday
St. Martha's guild of the Episcopal church plans its annual Halloween dance at the city auditorium next Tuesday night October 31. The Arcadians will provide music for the event, the guild’s longtime Halloween affair for several years.
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St. Martha's Guild of the Episcopal Church
Cit
Arcadians
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