Sidney Schools Open 1929 1930 Term With Large Enrollment
Sidney opens the 1929 30 term with anticipated high enrollment as registration completes. St Pauls Lutheran school is the smallest in town under Rev W F Peters, offering standard curricula and active civic participation. St Patricks Academy starts with many new faculty faces, with enthusiasm for a vigorous year in academics and extracurriculars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
St. Paul's School
W. F. Peters
St. Patrick’s Academy
M. Francis
M. Rosaline
M. Thomasine
George Jobman Reigns in County Fair Horseshoe Tourney
George Jobman wins Cheyenne county horseshoe pitching title at the county fair grounds defeating G Hinrichs 50 to 41 in the final. Ernest Biggs places third after losing to Hinrichs 52 to 39. eleven entrants competed in the event with scores listed for early rounds.
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George Jobman
Cheyenne County
Fair Grounds
G. Hinrichs
Jobman
Henrichs
Ernest Biggs
Hinrichs
George Hinrichs
Paul Meyer
Erick Anderson
Frank Christensen
George Rohde
August Gade
R. L. Runion
Arthur Krueger
E. H. Biggs
William Busacker
G. Rohde
F. Christensen
E. Anderson
A. Gade
P. Meyer
A. Krueger
E. Biggs
G. Jobman
Wm. Busacker
Youth Loses Arm After Tractor Accident
Robert Noonan of Silma, 15, suffered severe arm injuries when a grain truck overturned, throwing him through the windshield and severing an artery. Infection set in after the injury, leading to amputation between the elbow and shoulder last Friday night. He was rushed to Bridgeport for treatment and was weak from blood loss though initial hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Noonan
Silma
Young Noonan
Noonan
Bridgeport
Lip Injury After Truck Overturn in Huntsman District
Ten stitches were required to close the lip of Alex Keil who was injured when the truck he rode in struck loose gravel and overturned. Grant Chapman was badly bruised and scratched. Keil was attended by Dr. F A Barger. the truck was badly wrecked.
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Alex Keil
East Huntsman
Grant Chapman
Young Keil
F. A. Barger
Girl Injured After Fall From Horse Near Sunol
Esther Houser, 13, daughter of J. W. Houser, south of Sunol, sustained three fractures of her right foot and a dislocated ankle when thrown from a horse a week ago. She is a patient at Carlson hospital and is responding well to treatment.
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Esther Houser
J. W. Houser
Sunol
Carlson Hospital
Pump irrigation proves fruitful in central Nebraska
The Platte valley between Kearney and Grand Island shows rapid adoption of pump irrigation. Farmers with irrigation enjoy bumper crops despite scant rainfall as widespread underflow taps shallow aquifers. About 75,000 acres in the valley now benefit from this irrigation boom.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Platte Valley
Kearney
Grand Island
United States
Nine failed banks pay dividends to depositors
Depositors of nine failed banks received 168 384 dollars in July and August dividends from asset sales. Payments range 10 to 35 percent of deposits, with Plainview Citizens State Bank 12 percent 51 612 dollars and Scottsbluff American State Bank 10 percent 42 134 dollars among the totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Banking Department
Plainview Citizens State Bank
Laurel State Bank
Dixon State Bank
Boone State Bank
Genoa Farmers State Bank
Bradish Farmers State Bank
Rohrs Farmers Security State Bank
Fullerton Farmers State Bank
Scottsbluff American State Bank
Sidney High School Catalogue Explains Courses and Policies
The Telegraph reports a new small catalogue from Sidney High School detailing courses and policies. It mirrors university catalogues, intended to aid students and parents choosing a path. The school is accredited and aims to outline entrance requirements for colleges and universities.
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Sidney High School
Job
The
Telegraph
Driver Escapes Death as Boxcars Crush Truck
Orville Childers, Muleta bakery driver, narrowly escaped death Saturday night when his truck was demolished by a string of freight cars at the west Union Pacific crossing. He leaped free as the machine was hurled in front of the cars, emerging unharmed to see the twisted wreck. Railroad traffic was heavy and several autos waited to cross.
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Orville Childers
Muleta Bakery
West Union Pacific Crossing
Childers
West Crossing
Muglets Bakery
CORN PROSPECTS IN PANHANDLE AFTER DRY SUMMER
The panhandle near harvest shows corn prospects shaped by a long drought. Some areas report tall stalks where moisture held, while many fields will yield little due to lack of rain. Overall total yield remains uncertain, with some superior fields possibly offsetting losses.
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Panhandle
Hunting Season Opens Sunday for Turtle Doves
The 1929 hunting season began Sunday with lawful shooting of turtle doves under new game laws. Birds are abundant after protection, hunters report profitable days, and officials urge diligence to avoid fines while noting liberal open seasons and changes from the last legislative session.
Mercury Reaches New September Heat Record
September arrived with a blistering 104 degrees tying the highest year to date and potentially setting a new monthly record. Residents favored electric fans over cars as streets resembled a quiet town. The day began with bright sun and little cloud cover despite distant thundering. Sidney reports notable heat impact on gardens and yards.
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Fiction
Sol
Sidney
Enrollment of Nebraska freshmen to exceed last year
University of Nebraska registration aims 300 more new students this fall than the previous year. Registrar Florence I. McGahey cites rising demand for bulletins and more credits evaluated from high schools normals and colleges. She notes 1 914 credit submissions already and expects 2 299 credits from students never before entering the university, with last year totaling 2 005. Kansas and Missouri are expected to be heavy contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Nebraska
Florence “I. McGahey
Miss McGahey
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Missionary Dye to Speak in Sidney on Congo Crusade
Dr Royal J Dye famed Congo missionary with ten years in Bolenge Congo will speak at the Christian church in Sidney Friday night Rev J H Bicknell calls him a speaker of rare ability He led Congo Christian Church of Christ Disciples from 1899 overcoming jungle danger and cannibals to establish a large church despite wife’s illness and his own bout with sleeping sickness.
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Congo
Africa
Royal J. Dye
Christian Church
Sidney
Dye
J. H. Bicknell
Bolenge
Congo River
Congo Christian Church of Christ Disciples
Dr Dye's World Mission Work Noted in Africa Legacy
Dr Dye stands high among missionaries for profound Africa work that remains in memory of Christian followers as one of the church’s greatest efforts by a single worker. His dedication and impact are recalled as a beacon for future missions.
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Dr. Dye
Africa
Chamber of Commerce Hosts Touring Party Wednesday
Secretary Pavlat of Commercial Club extends cordial welcome as chamber hosts a touring party here Wednesday. The event aims to foster local business relations and civic engagement with visiting representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber OF Commerce
Pavlat
Commercial Club
Cheyenne County Fair Ends Tuesday With Small Crowd
Cheyenne county fair closes after four busy days with strong midweek crowds and a Friday finale. Babe the Morfeld horse won the county derby while Miss Cortney faltered. Cot captured the merchants derby amid heavy betting and high expectations. A Denver to Black Hills bus tour with Sidney visits is planned, with a luncheon possibility if timing allows and a chamber meeting next Monday noted.
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Cheyenne County
Babe
Miss Cortney
Radcliffe
Johnson
Merchants and Business Men's Derby
Cot
Treasurer's Office Swamped as Drivers Apply for Licenses
The Cheyenne county treasurer's office has been swamped with work issuing licenses under the new state law effective September 1. Several hundred blanks filled. licenses to be forwarded periodically. The law bans driving by minors or unfit adults and penalties apply for operating without a license. Revocation awaits those convicted of drunken or reckless driving. Nonresident drivers may operate in the state during their current allowance without a state license.
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Cheyenne
E. H. Biggs
Potter Youth Bitten by Rattlesnake While Trying to Kill It
Maurice Nelson son of E M Nelson from the south Potter district is hospitalized after a rattlesnake bite Saturday night in a field near his home. He was attempting to kill the snake when it bit his right index finger through a leather glove. He killed the snake and was taken to Sidney for antivenom serum treatment. His arm is badly swollen but no serious effects are anticipated.
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Maurice Nelson
E. M. Nelson
South Potter District
Sidney
F. A. Barger
Grabill's Merrymakers Score at Alliance Dance
Grabill's merrymakers and Sidney's dance band drew strong crowds at Alliance roof garden Saturday night. The group, now nine pieces, will play at Dalton next Saturday and announce a regular series of dances at Seyfang hall in Potter for several months.
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Grabill
Merrymakers
Alliance
Dalton
Sidney
Roof Garden
Seyfang Hall
Potter
B. C. Grabill
Donald Shipman
Ross Barker
Leslie Bentley
Goldwin Doran
Ronald Barker
Bud Robineau
Freda Hammer
Bill Lowe
Witt Milling Firm Installs New Modern Motor
The Witt Milling & Grain mill in Potter adds a 40 horsepower late model Fynn-Weisel motor with slipring and synchronous features plus automatic starter. Wallace Challburg handled electrical work and a modern pancake flour machine awaits wiring. Mr. Witt notes solid performance and plans purity pancake flour rollout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witt Milling & Grain Company
Witt
Wallace Challburg
Peetz Exhibitors Take Honors at Logan County Fair
Peetz exhibitors swept fair honors in Sterling showing the Peetz Gazette notes. Sidneys neighbor contributed to the uplands district honors, with Peetz exhibits presenting prize samples reflecting Logan county soil productivity.
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Peetz
Logan County
Sterling
Frank Pulver
The
Peetz Gazette
Telegraph
Sidney
Uplands
Teachers Institute Here Sets Stage for New School Year
Cheyenne county teachers institute in Sidney yesterday and today prepares to open county schools for another year. County Superintendent Gertrude Nelson leads the event. Teachers and Mrs Nelson receive praise for a county fair school exhibit. Efforts aim to gather a still stronger sample of representative work from many schools.
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Cheyenne County Teachers Institute
Sidney
Gertrude Nelson
Nelson
Tourist traffic declines after summer peak
Tourist traffic has fallen off considerably in recent days. Camps unable to handle summer trade report cottages or spaces can now be filled with little trouble. The year had unusually heavy traffic overall.
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Lodgepole Valley
Drouth
U. S
Dr. Royal J. Dye
Denver
Black Hills
Cheyenne County Fair
Bunker Hill
Henry Pavlat
Denver Post
L. A. Heyde
Lincoln Hotel
Scottsbluff
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