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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1932
Page
6
The article notes invitations extended to young singers to participate in radio auditions, highlighting that prestige outweighs direct prizes and that contestants gain recognition. It mentions that many participants have used auditions as stepping stones to musical careers.
Skipper of the Potter nine and managers Huffaker and Hamilton of Lodge Pole and Sidney, W. W. Shinkle of Bronson, B. J. Slack of Potter, Fred Johnson of Potter, George Adams of Peetz, W. A. Sawicik of Peetz, George Hungerford of Peetz and Raymond Maley of Sidney comprise the listing.
Public urged to attend a Community Chest meeting to discuss relief and funding. The note stresses slow improvement, the need to aid charitable cases during winter, and to avoid financial hardship for subscribers. Retiring directors listed include Leon Fine and Dr. R. E. Roche among others.
Police chasing a false lead in the Dalton P D robbery case. Officers focus on a small town where a single night guard is on duty, warning a fresh strike may come to that area.
Seven veterans report for Sidney High School football this week as coach Black lines up a strong backfield led by Masse. N Atkins and O Atkins anchor the line, with Maley, Ladine, Christofferson, Bonham and others adding depth for a demanding schedule starting September 23 at Sterling. The schedule includes games at Lodge Pole, Bridgeport, Scottsbluff, Alliance, Gering, North Platte, and Chappell, with an Armistice day game likely at Gordon under a two year arrangement starting 1933.
Dalton State Bank opened yesterday with a good deposit response. Prominent officials and local business leaders praised the reopening, saying it would strengthen Cheyenne county’s financial structure and restore public confidence in regional banks. Local merchants reported improved business morale as patrons renewed faith in the community by backing the new bank.
Cheyenne County invites bids for twenty miles of road construction work. The notice outlines project scope, bidding requirements, and submission deadlines. Bidders must meet state labor standards including minimum wage and prevailing wage classifications where applicable.
Unskilled labor pay set at 30 cents per hour with local men preferred for unskilled positions. Minimum 50 cents per hour for skilled workers. Plans available at county clerk, Scottsbluff DPW, or Lincoln HQ. Bonds equal to 100 percent required. Projects total 1,226,000 with 1,081,000 federal estimated cost. Additional western Nebraska work includes Minatare to junction north of Bayard and other sections.
Local golf finals report shows Greeley brothers facing Sterling in the championships with Smith named local victor. Jay Closman defeated Davenport then lost to Fales in championship flight. H. E. Bauman fell to Dr. Grant in the president flight first round amid continued bracket results.
The story follows Mark Alfred Carlton who searched Russia for a rust resistant wheat able to endure pests and harsh weather. He found seed suited to western and northern growing areas but died neglected in a Peruvian pest hole.
The Signal Butte site near Scottsbluff gains official status after exploration reveals thick occupation layers with crude bone and stone tools. Top layer at least 250 years old, bottom at least 5,000 years, possibly earlier. first discovered by T. L. Green with a party led by Strong from the American Institute of Ethnology.
The report lists Sunday visits and gatherings in Dalton area homes. People include Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wickstrom and sons, George Ransom, Elmer Jacobson, John Witt, Emil Tank and families, W. F. Waite, Fred Reetz, Fred Elmquist, Albert Jacobson and families, and Chester Tompkins who traveled to Iowa after a summer visit. Mrs. A B Rapp stayed with her Swan Pearson relatives due to her father's illness.
Funeral services for Orrin Brooks were held at the Christian church with Rev J A Bicknell officiating. Born December 30 1881 at Nebraska City he passed away September 1 1932 in Cheyenne from acute indigestion at age 50 with burial in Greenwood cemetery. He married Marin Emma Predmore in 1901 and had five Sidney children.
Western Securities Co offers farm loans at favorable terms with 5 and 6 percent rates plus a reasonable commission. Contact W. Smith at Zeche Bide, resident Merfidmey, Neds, or phone 35 for details.
A list of inmates from West Nebraska prisons requests clemency from the Board of Pardons. Included are Roy Dimond of Garden County, jailed three to five years for cattle stealing. George Stockham of Box Butte County, forgery one to three years. Harry Bramble of Dawes County, forgery one to twenty years. Harry Hodges of Morrill County, auto theft one to three years. William Fulwider of Morrill and Ellis Davidson of Garden County, cattle stealing three to five years.
A Cheyenne figure described as Dad united with spiritualists and trained in chiropractic work. He practiced for friends, though lacking six months more training or a diploma. He was known for aiding anyone rich or poor, doing what he could for them.
In Sidney area news, Ed Van Aelstyn called at Frank Kurz home. School opened in district 36 and district 56 with teachers Miss Lucile Schulenberg and Miss Clara Mohatt. Families like Kurz, Mohatt, Henderson, and Hockerson hosted visits and attended events. A card party at John Siedel’s and a Farmers Union meeting drew crowds as residents shared news and greetings.
Mrs Herbert Johnson was a business caller in Kimball on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Henry Hates and son were dinner guests at the Fred Reetz home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Elmer Jacobson and family were Sunday dinner guests at the Elmer Mayer home at Dalton. Mr and Mrs Edgar Anderson and children, Mr and Mrs Ernest Ander
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