Sidney public schools to open term in 1932 33
Sidney public schools begin the 1932 33 term next Monday at 9 a m with an organization meeting tomorrow. Enrollment is expected to match last year with a slight rise. The district will operate four of five buildings to save costs and faculty consists of degree teachers.
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Sidney Public Schools
Liebendorfer
G. F. Liebendorfer
O. J. Weymouth
Hazél
Y Gillette
Vassitant
Janes Walter Kinne
J. W. Neilson
Leo Black
Gladys Wolf
Raymond Davis
Bessie Shires
Eleanor Walsh
J. W. Cochran
Freda Bebee
Verna Robinson
James C. Posse
Pricipal
Vera Callam
Helen Davis
Emma Lindberg
Lillian Demel
Laura Fish
East School
Edith Oldershaw
Verne Morris
Verle Hubbard
Mary Runge
Agnes Ladine
Lottie Brown
Elma Nelson
North Side
Greta Glade
Mary Davis
Jeanette Sloan
Sidney's
Central Ward
Largest corn crop in prospect despite hail damage
Cheyenne county anticipates a record corn yield though hail has ruined some acres. Debates over county agent sales practices involve petitions to abolish or retain the office, with the issue set for a general election vote if remonstrance petitions prevail.
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Prospect
Altho
Back to School Movement Fueled by Hard Times
University officials describe a back to school trend as many former students return to complete courses after job losses. Records at the University of Nebraska show increased late entrants and nontraditional students, with Chancellor Burnett urging self investment in education as a lasting asset. Extension division offers over 200 correspondence courses for those unable to attend regular classes.
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University of Nebraska
Cdurt
E. A. Burnett
Canfield
Uni
Marx Brothers Film Is Feature Midnite Show
A preview of the Marx Brothers film Horse Feathers runs at 11 30 p m Saturday night at the Fox theatre for a midnight show. It is one of Paramount’s feature hits for the new season and marks another box office record setting run in major houses. The movie delivers a typical Marx Brothers riot that leaves audiences in a panic.
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Fox Theatre
Morse Feathers
Paramount
Five New Faculty Changes At Catholic School
St. Patrick's Academy opens its term September 6 at 9 am with registration Monday. Enrollment up due to $15 monthly weekend boarders. Rev. Anton Link oversees operation. full staff retained. New members: Sisters Thomasine Roberta Anton Rose Marie Beatrice. High mass precedes Tuesday start.
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St. Patrick’ Academy
Anton Link
Link
St. Patrick's Academy
St. Patrick’s Academy
State Department of Education
Nebraska
Rev. Link
M. Ferdinand
M. Rosaline
Thomasine
Roberta
Gilberta
Patricia
Anton
Elaine
Carlous
Rose Marie
Beatrice
Open by September 6 for all county schools
County Superintendent Mrs. Gertrude Nelson announces rural schools that did not open last week will start the term September 5. The county system will run a full nine months where finances allow. six months in some districts due to budget constraints. An organization meeting for teachers is set for tomorrow at 9 AM, with Mrs. Hazel Ott of the State Board of Education delivering an address.
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Gertrude Nelson
Nelson
Hazel Ott
South Dakota
Rosse Urges Careful Selection Of Elective Subjects
Mr. Rosse urges careful choice of junior high electives as Sidney schools plan seventh grade registration for 9 am on Saturday September 3. Courses include European background of American history glee club orchestra art and physical education, with eighth grade adding shop or sewing. Courses hinge on each child’s needs and mastery of basics in tool subjects arithmetic and English, with social science and general science for some eighth graders. Parents are invited to attend registration and to visit Mr. Rosse’s office.
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J. C. Rosse
Rosse
Sidney
Cold Snap Submerges Mercury This Week
A sudden cold snap gripped western Nebraska Tuesday morning after a winter storm from Montana and Canada. Temperatures dipped below 45 degrees for minimum readings Monday night, a new low for the summer, with light rainfall from northern systems. By Wednesday, readings rose to normal, and traditional August weather is forecast for the rest of the week.
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Nebraska
Montana
Canada
Sidney
Memury Mount
Sidney Eyes Headqua rters Move If Bluffs Revolt Succeeds
Sidney signals interest in hosting Western Public Service headquarters if Scottsbluff voters condemn the company. Readied to show concrete benefits, Sidney notes 80 Scottsbluff employees with a 165000 annual payroll could move here. Company facing franchise disputes across North Platte valley amid Bayard Bridgeport Mitchell dissent.
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Sidney
Power Company
Western Public Service Company
Scottsbluff
Transfag
Panhandle
North Platte Valley
Bayard
Hoth Canon
Bridgeport
Mitcheell
Propery
Gurley Festival Draws Large Crowd with Parade and Events
Gurley held its annual festival day last Wednesday with a full program from morning to night. A grand parade showcased floats while L. T. Poole and Cullen Wright spoke, introduced by W. L. Elswick. A noon water fight and a Sidney beat Gurley softball game entertained crowds, and exhibits attracted hundreds, including visitors from Garden county. A dancer closed the evening as Grabill's Merrymakers provided music.
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Gurley
L. T. Poole
Sidney
Cullen Wright
Scottsbluff
W. L. Elswick
Garden County
Grabill
Hope To Revive Trade Days In September October
The merchants bureau of the chamber of commerce plans to meet soon to decide if trade days and community auctions will be revived this fall. September and October have been strong auction months and farmers expect sales of farm equipment. Dr. W. Ewing leads the committee and will consult others before a decision. Farmers have inquired about auctions as they plan fall sales.
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Merchants Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
W. Ewing
Old settlers gather for annual reunion in Lodge Pole
Old settlers and new arrivals will assemble at Lodge Pole next Monday for the 1932 annual reunion, drawing pioneers from western Nebraska and northeastern Colorado. About 1500 registered last year, with well over a thousand expected this year, featuring roundtable talks, parades, rides, sports, and a keynote by Charles B. Steward of Lincoln. Sidney expected to contribute at least 300 attendees.
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Lodge Pole
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Colorado
Nebraska Panhandle
Dad
Granddad
Charles B. Steward
Nebraska Farm ‘Bureau Federation
Lincoln
Steward
Sidney
Potter And Peetz Near In Wheat Belt League Title Race
The Wheat Belt schedule features Dalton hosting Potter and Bunker Hill visiting Peetz as leaders clash. Gurley faces Sidney and Chappell meets Lodge Pole on a Sunday card. Potters chances look strongest, while Dalton has upset the leaders this season.
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Peetz
Potter
Bunker Hill
Dalton
Gurley
Sidney
Chappell
Lodge Pole
Bearcats
Colorado
Seals
Cardinals
Help Yourself Home Talent Play Staged Tonight in Sidney
A talented home cast presents the musical comedy Help Yourself tonight at 8 p.m. in the city auditorium. Sponsored by the American Legion auxiliary, the show features a fine local cast with young Sidney men and women in the chorus. No matinee. Grabill's Merrymakers will finish specialty numbers before the performance, with Eleanor Rose, Jean Liebendorfer and Rose Marie Pavalt appearing.
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City Auditorium
American Legion Auxiliary
Sidney
Grabill
Merrymakers
Eleanor Rose
Jean Liebendorfer
Rose Marie Pavalt
Cheyenne County Sees Partial Eclipse of Sun
Cheyenne county residents viewed a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday around noon via smoked glasses observing the moon cover two fifths of the Sun. The event was not visible to the naked eye locally while New England and southeastern Canada witnessed a total eclipse with far greater light reduction.
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Cheyenne County
New England
Canada
Son-In-Law of Pooles Dies at Morrill
George Swartz, son-in-law of Mr and Mrs L T Poole, died at his Morrill home Wednesday morning after a period of illness. Mr and Mrs Pooles and their son Grant traveled to Morrill as soon as they were notified.
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George Swartz
L. T. Poole
Morrill
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Sidney Public School
Public Vote Academy
Willey
Farm Bureau
Here
Lorenzo
Gurley Festival
Lodgepole
Potter and Peetz
Pooles
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