Heavy rainfall covers Cheyenne county in six day period
Heavy rain blanketed the county for four days ending Monday, with over four inches of moisture statewide. The downpour began Tuesday evening, slowed by cloud cover, and left significant ground moisture valuable for next year’s crops. Snow occurred in Scottsbluff and Alliance, but crops mostly endured.
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Sidney
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Panhandle
Scottsbluff and
Alliance
Peetz Gazette Praises Cheyenne County Fair
The Peetz Gazette lauds the Cheyenne county fair held last week in Sidney calling it the best county fair yet. Weather was good, exhibits excellent, and races rodeo baseball and stunts drew above average attendance with strong receipts. The fair plans permanent improvements to rival western Nebraska grounds and the Peetz community display drew thousands of admirers, boosting local advertising and neighborly ties.
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Peetz Gazette
Cheyenne County Fair
Cheyenne County
Sidney
Peetz Gasette
Cheyenne
Nebraska
Agricultural Hall
Peetz
Charles Trognitz Still In Dangerous Condition
Charles Trognitz a pioneer resident of Sidney and Cheyenne county remains critically ill at home after several weeks of illness A trained nurse has been placed in charge and officials report no improvement at this time
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Charles Trognitz
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Debate on Nebraska guaranty fund topic scheduled
Attorney General Sorensen and State Senator Rodman will clash in a Thursday broadcast at Columbus station FEKAB to present pros and cons of the state guaranty fund law. The discussion aims to illuminate Nebraskans though the court will decide the law’s fate.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Sorensen
Guaranty Fund
Rotary Members Hear Dr Royal Dye Speak
Rotary club members heard Dr Royal J Dye, a visiting missionary, recount his Africa experiences. He spoke on Congo natives and the Christian faith, delivering an engaging and instructional talk at the Friday night meeting.
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Rotary
Royal Dye
Rotary Club
Royal J. Dye
Dye
Africa
Congo
Visiting Pastor Undergoes Operation Here Saturday
Rev William Ludwig of Scottsbluff was operated on at Taylor hospital for a perforated ulcer of the stomach. The operation created a new outlet for the stomach. He had come to Sidney to conduct services at the Evangelical Lutheran church south of Sidney and fell ill Saturday afternoon requiring immediate surgery.
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William Ludwig
Scottsbluff
Taylor Hospital
Ludwig
Sidney
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Baseball Brothers To Clash For Honors As Fastest In Country
A post season game between two all brother teams may be held at Ger ing in October. The Marlatt brothers of Hawk Springs and the Stanzak brothers of Chicago would meet if plans advance. The Marlatt nine consists of nine brothers, while the Stanzaks have ten. No outside players would be used. Weathered fathers still enjoy occasional outfield duties.
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Gering
Stanzak Brothers
Chicago
Marlatt Brothers
Hawk Springs
Scottsbluff
Marlatts
United States
Marratt Barthers
Stanzak Nine
Stanzaks
Marratt
Boeing to inaugurate 18 passenger tri motor air service
Cities that once battled rail routes now vie for air lines as Omaha gains a key role on Boeing’s new 18 passenger tri motor service between San Francisco and Chicago. Harold Crary says the 20 hour schedule will bring big transports into Omaha mid day, with half flights at night, marking the first all plane link between the Pacific and the middle west. The $0.75 million expansion backs Omaha’s position on Boeing’s transcontinental route and follows months of mountain operations to enable night flying.
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Air Lines
Omaha
Boeing
San Francisco
Chicago
Harold Crary
Seattle
Crary
H. W. Peterson
Golden Gate
Lake Michigan
Pacific
Middle West
Oakland
Salt Lake City
Central Shoe Store Opens Successfully in Sidney
Brown's Central shoe store enjoyed a highly successful opening in Sidney on Saturday despite the weather. Hundreds visited, met clerks, and learned Central merchandising policies as manager J. D. Kirkland called it exceedingly gratifying and a wise local investment.
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Brown's
Sidney
J. D. Kirkland
Western Public Service Firm Wins Permit for New Office Building
The Western Public Service company received a city council permit Friday night to begin a $20,000 office building on the lot west of the Northwestern Bell office. A permit was also issued to A. S. Hardy. Martin Dimery urged disposal of the camp grounds building, referred to the building committee. The Chamber of Commerce whistling curb resolution was tabled.
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Western Public Service Company
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
A. S. Hardy
Martin Dimery
Camp Grounds
Chamber of Commerce
Cornhuskers Face Rugged Schedule with Open October 5
Nebraska reassesses a demanding eight game slate under new coach D X Bible. The team opens October 5 at Memorial Stadium hosting Southern Methodist University, then travels to Syracuse and Pittsburgh before a Missouri clash in Columbia. The schedule includes Kansas, Oklahoma, Kansas State, and Iowa State among others with several home and away dates noted.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers
D. X. Bible
Cornhusker
Scarlet and Cream
Southern Methodist University
Pittsburgh
Syracuse
Mustang
Dallas
Pittsburgh University
Lincoln
University of Missouri At
Columbia
University of Kansas At
Missouri
University of Oklahoma At
Kansas Aggies
Manhattan
Iowa State College
Crossings Elimination Planned on Potter Highway Route
Railroad crossings near Potter will be removed as the Lincoln highway shifts to a new route. Crews began last week with work speeding up if weather allows. The line will run along the Union Pacific right of way on Potter’s south side, removing two grade crossings east of Potter and at the county line west of town. The 37 mile stretch from Sidney to Kimball will be straightened with no major turns. The project includes bridging low swales near Point of Rocks and grading to remove dips, plus minor creek bed changes. From Point of Rocks the highway goes straight west, avoiding the hill foot and shifting around the creek bed.
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Potter
Union Pacific
Sidney
Kimball
Point of Rocks
Business properties to be sold at auction in Telegraph advert
Continental Realty Auction Company will auction business properties at Peets and Bushnell on Thursday September 19. The Peets sale starts at 1 30 PM and the Bushnell sale follows that evening. Col Jim Hoover serves as auctioneer. Details are in last Friday's Telegraph or this weekend's issue.
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Peets
Fire Slightly Damages J. O. Johnson Home Friday
Fire broke out in the basement on 12th avenue at 11 o clock Friday night. Principal damage came from water and smoke as flames had little headway. Delays occurred when the new fire truck skidded into a ditch near the Catholic church, injuring nightwatchman Arthur Renfield slightly. The old fire truck was then used to extinguish the blaze with minimal trouble.
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J. O. Johnson
12Th Avenue
Arthur Renfield
Reserve in Nebraska banks over 220 million dollars
State Bank Commissioner George W. Woods released a report showing Nebraska banks hold a 20 percent cash reserve and 16 percent bond reserve as of last June 29. Total deposits reach 224.45 million, with 688 banks remaining after consolidations and reorganizations reduce prior totals.
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George W. Woods
Federal Reserve Banks
Definitive Hotel Plans Discussed for Sidney
A. S. Hardy told the Sidney chamber of commerce that definite hotel plans would be available at the next regular meeting in two weeks. He, owner of the Commercial and Sidney hotels, plans an intensive study and believes a new hotel would pay if built under proper conditions, possibly by the same corporation that runs the two Sidney hotels.
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Chamber of Commerce
Sidney
Hardy
Commercial
Dalton Festival Set for October Second in Ninth Year
Dalton residents planned the ninth annual Dalton festival to be held on Wednesday October 2. A large crowd is expected and tonight final plans will be finalized. The corn exhibit is expected to be the highlight with many superior small grain entries. Appointed to complete arrangements are listed.
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Dalton
Experienced cleaner added to Barker staff
J. C. Soper an experienced cleaner from Omaha has joined Barker Cleaners staff. He has years of service with a large Omaha cleaning firm and comes to Sidney highly recommended. He plans to move his family here soon.
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J. C. Soper
Omaha
Barker Cleaners
Mr. Soper
Sidney
Mrs. M E Hudson dies at 94 in Gothenburg
Mrs. M E Hudson, 94, of Gothenburg, mother of Mrs. J J Parks of this city, died at her home Monday morning after a hip fracture from a fall two weeks earlier contributed to her death. She was the wife of Dr Hudson of Chappell, well known in the community, and Mrs Parks was with her at the time.
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M. E. Hudson
Gothenburg
J. J. Parks
Hudson
Hudson of
Chappell
Parks
State imposes fines as hunting season opens
Field deputies under State Game Warden O Connor have arrested and prosecuted many across the state for hunting and fishing in violation. Joseph Sprange of Hastings faced 125 dollars fine plus 50.90 costs with 50 dollars in damages for five pheasants. J S Parks of Fremont paid 315 dollars in fines and 75 dollars damages after illegal fishing in the Platte river. His gear was seized. Three men from Orowgus Kansas crossed into Furnas county for fishing with a long troll line and 90 hooks.
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O'Connell
Joseph Sprange
Hastings
Wheeler County
Bert Lashmuller
John Berney
Bartlett
Fremont
J. S. Parks
Cecil E. Hashberger
Platte River
Orowgus
Kan
Furnas County
Sidney High football drills halted by rain and mud
Rain soaked Sidney High School practice left the field underwater and delayed workouts. Coach Black plans tough sessions this week to form a tentative lineup, with 11 veterans returning but no favored positions. Key battles for backfield spots and lineman depth loom as September 27 opener versus Sterling approaches.
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Sidney High School
Maroon and Black
Black
Altough
Sidney High
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Rodman and
Sorenson
Columbus
Central Shoe Store
Cornhuskers
Point of Rocks West
Woods Bulletin
Sidney and Commercial
Barker
Coach Black
Sterling
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