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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1929

Page

8

Kimball Sheriff Faces Ouster Proceedings Over Complaints

The Kimball sheriff faces ouster action after a wave of complaints. Attorney General Sorensen said Sheriff Swanson asked for a continuance due to his wife’s illness, while Governor Weaver may suspend him and pursue removal. A conflict exists between appointing power by governor and local boards. State Sheriff Condit investigated at the governor and attorney general’s request and filed a report.

Kimball Sorensen Swanson Lincoln Weaver Condit Kimball County

Highway Rerouting Near Potter Prompts New Crossing

Potter village trustees push a new Chestnut street crossing east of the depot, likely approved by Union Pacific, which would remove the stockyards crossing. Graveling a 12 mile project awaits bids, costing about 2000 per mile or 24000 total, with total project costs near 70000 to create a top road in the country.

Potter Village Board of Trustees Chestnut Street Union Pacific

Flour mill for Sidney again discussed as Millman shows interest

The Millman bid to operate a grain mill in Sidney is reviewed as the senior chamber of commerce debates the contract requirement for local shareholders. Junior chamber members plan to discuss the proposal tonight and gauge farmer sentiment toward the new mill.

Sidney Chamber of Commerce

Three Sidneyites Awarded Service Decorations

Three Sidney residents are among soldiers to receive service decorations. The Distinguished Service Medal honors exceptionally meritorious services to the government by those in the army since April 6, 1917, in duties of great responsibility.

Sidneyites Congress

Boeing Tests Cross Country Air Ship With Hornet Engines

Boeing officials announce trial of a large air ship designed for cross country routes. The craft features three 1,575 horsepower Hornet engines mounted on the nose and between the wings, enabling a maximum height of 17,000 feet and speeds up to 138 mph with a cruising speed of 120 mph. It can lift off full load in 11 seconds after a 750 foot roll, climbs 900 feet per minute and reaches 7,000 feet in ten minutes. The aircraft uses the N A A cowling to reduce wind resistance, boosting speed without extra horsepower.

Boeing Company N. A

Sidney lawyer Joseph Swenson dies in accident

Joseph Swenson, prominent Sidney attorney and real estate dealer, died in an accident after a career spanning Oakland Omaha Sidney and Burling ton. Survived by wife four children his mother and eight siblings his ventures ranged from reckless speculation to shrewd legal and civic contributions.

Oakland Omaha Nebraska University The World Herald Sidney Burlington Inga Swenson Axtel C. R. Swenson Martina Swenson A. Swenson Roy Hanson John A. Nelson A. G. Swenson Hastings P. J. Swenson Richvale Calif J. 8. Swenson Seattle Wash Mr. Swenson

Annual Hallowe'en Dance to Be Held Thursday

The annual Hallowe en dance sponsored by St. Martha's Guild of the Episcopal church will be given Thursday evening at Hardy hall. Grabill's Merrymakers have been engaged to play. Advance ticket sales indicate a good sized crowd. Members of the ticket selling committee will be active all this week. Everyone is urged to turn out for this big fall event.

Hallowe'en St. Martha's Guild of the Episcopal Church Hardy Hall Grabill’s Merrymakers

Scout Jamboree at Scottsbluff Aims for Historic Size

Winn of Harrisburg assistant field director H L Dollinger judges of air plane contest Dr W R Hodnett and Dr L H Dunham judge first aid contest Bluffs council members C A Morrill N L Chatfield Dean Riley E C Raue Paul Lewis W B McLoud B P MacFadden will assist as referees A sandwich stand will be placed on the grounds

Winn Harrisburg H. L. Dollinger W. R. Hodnett L. H. Dunham The Bluffs Council C. A. Morrill N. L. Chatfield Dean Riley E. C. Raue Paul Lewis W. 8. McLoud 8. P. MacFadden

Depositors in Bridgeport Bank Receive 20 Percent Dividends

Depositors in the defunct Nebraska State bank of Bridgeport, long in receivership, collected checks from the banking department last week for 20 percent of their remaining deposits.

Bridgeport Bank Nebraska State Bank of Bridgeport Banking Department

Third payment to Nebraska State bank depositors approved

Checks representing 15 percent of remaining deposits were mailed under a district court order after a hearing found sufficient assets to pay. This brings total paid to 45 percent of deposits since the bank failed, with possible further dividends if pending court decisions favor claims. Checks were sent to depositors' last known addresses. Telegraph Want-Ads Bring Results.

Nebraska State Bank Banking Department

Turkeys to be sold through North Platte Valley coop

Western Nebraska farmers may market turkeys through the North Platte Valley Co operative Poultry Marketing association now incorporated in Wyoming. Bid opening for Thanksgiving shipments is Saturday November 2, with only 1929 dues paid members eligible this year.

Nebraska North Platte Valley Co-operative Poultry Marketing Association Wyoming County Farm Bureau Sidney

Meeker leather goods arrive at Lockwood's Jewelry

A new shipment of Meeker leather goods arrived at Lockwood's Jewelry featuring the latest patterns in hand bags and bill folds. The store notes the collection includes up to date styles and continues to offer a range of leather accessories for customers seeking quality.

Meeker Lockwood

Money to Loan for Farm Needs to Avoid Delay

Bentley Land Co advertises quick farm loans with funds available as soon as title passes. Also list notes a lost black and white Sheaffer fountain pen between a high school and 1722 Maple St. Contact Mae Connelly, 1722 Maple St, on December 13.

Bentley Land Co Maple St Mae Connelly

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