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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1937
Page
8
Jockey Turpitt took a nasty fall when his horse partially stumbled during a Wednesday afternoon event. He initially appeared to have a badly injured back but rose, walked off, and displayed courage and grit amid the county fair activities.
The county fair opens with a strong program featuring Mike's educated horses Williams Bernice act and a top chariot display. Amateurs fill in between acts with a 7:40 p.m. free entertainment start and a nighttime fireworks finale drawing hundreds to the midway. The livestock, poultry, grain and vegetable displays show drought effects, while machinery displays are sparse and 85 race horses are housed in barns marking a record gathering.
The crash killed a Sidney couple, James and his wife, en route to Scottsbluff to buy vegetables. Ali, driving at moderate speed, slowed after seeing the stalled car. Sherif Eshulz said the stalled machine was off the highway and not wholly responsible. The bodies were returned to Aurora and Superior for burial, with services handled by Rice Funeral Home. The two trucks involved were displayed at the county fair as a safety measure.
J L Cornett, 54, manager of the Bridgeport filling station, said a would be robber, about 19, wearing overalls, entered the shop and demanded money. Cornett fired a .22 rifle, hitting the youth in the leg as he fled toward a waiting car, taking about $40 from the cash register. Sheriff Webb alerted nearby counties to find a dark complected gunman, with a companion in the car.
Scattered rain helps Panhandle farmers, with early wheat planting possible as Hessian fly danger eases. Rain drive shifts may reduce soil moisture stress while pests and patterns influence field decisions. Strong weather signals suggest cautious optimism for early sowing in the region.
Agricultural Conservation program of 1938 is being developed in Washington though not yet complete. Drafting the plan considers field recommendations including Nebraska which advanced its proposals several weeks ago.
Nebraska College of Agriculture data show a 30 ewe flock can be fed with minimal cash outlay and profit potential. Feeding needs for a year include 14 tons ensilage 570 pounds cake 2 tons alfalfa 40 bushels oats plus 150 pounds bonemeal pasture six months and two bushels grain per lamb ready for market. Lambs may bring 6 to 10 dollars each, wool adds 3 to 4 dollars, total year cost under 750 dollars for yearlings.
The program shifts to a new administration guiding rural rehabilitation, debt adjustment, and farm loans. Emphasis moves from building settlements to rehabilitating individual farmers, with tenant land purchases scaled back and regional funds constrained. Land and tenant selection will involve local committees and careful planning for future years.
Officials say eyesight is the main disqualifier for driver applicants. Some examiners previously allowed reexamination after voluntary correction, but now formal rejections will be recorded for those not meeting physical requirements. Early fee remits show Fillmore and Burt totals, with revenue allocated to highway patrol setup by November 1.
Mr and Mrs J A Sparks greeted visitors at the Harry Sparks home Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs Fred Siemers and Mr and Mrs Fred Kettler called at the Paul Sparks home Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs Ross Bales spent Thursday at the Albert Haworth home. Dorothy Ahlm was a dinner guest at the Paul Sparks home Thursday.
Mr and Mrs R L Loebe and their son spent the weekend with Mrs Loebe’s parents, Mr and Mrs Paul Sparks. Dc B Kinton’s father and sister Pearl stayed Friday at the Kinton home. They were returning from a western coast vacation en route to Omaha Saturday. Mr and Mrs Carl Schmidt visited the J C Sparks home Friday. Mr and Mrs Russell Haworth and their sons with Duane and Grant Haworth toured to Keeline Wyoming Sunday to visit Jack Rathbun. Florence Siemers visited Friday night and Saturday with her sister Mrs Chester Frame.
The Red Cross prepares for its annual roll call with Home Hygiene and care of the sick education reaching more people. Certificates issued since 1914 total 892,885. Junior Red Cross operates in 52 nations with 17 50 000 children enrolled. New programs focus on accident prevention at home and farm. In Sidney territory, Woodruff and Wingerson organize plans. Paul Martin leads the Cheyenne county chapter. Preparations for the roll call will begin soon.
Mrs Frank Meier hosts Lorenzo. Marjecke and Ruth Deaver called on Hugh Cartney. Mr and Mrs McKinney visited Geo Fleming. Albert Shear from Town visited Geo Fleming. Club met with Mrs L Payzant and planned for the fair. Lunch was served by Dorothy Robertson.
The institute gathering at Chadron State Park concluded with education in cooperation accounting and recreation. Attendees from numerous counties enjoyed swimming boating and horseback riding and look forward to meeting again next year. Local families and students participated in a busy schedule including school activities and visits to relatives across the region.
Mr and Mrs Trevor Edwards of Denver visit the home of Mr. Peetz during a family gathering. The piece records social steps and local courtesy as part of a society column style report.
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