Local businessmen urge aid to save two U P trains
The Sidney Lions Club urges the state railway commission to provide alternative local service if Union Pacific trains No 3 and No 10 are removed. They warn smaller towns from Kimball to Ogallala would lose morning local service, while Sidney as a terminal could absorb changes. Lions propose adjusting one or two evening trains to keep North Platte to Cheyenne local connections.
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North Platte
Cheyenne
Union Pacific
Sidney
Fire razes Sidney home and outbuildings Thursday
The Robert Brewer residence on the southwest edge of Sidney was destroyed by fire Thursday evening. The blaze consumed the house and contents before firefighters arrived, with flames spreading to nearby structures including new chicken coops. Insurance coverage was insufficient, and hundreds gathered at the scene as electricians cut lines to prevent danger.
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Robert Brewer
Sidney
Western Public Service Company
Crop yields fall as drought persists across regions
The Department of Agriculture projects the lowest crop yields in over two decades with corn at 1.983 billion bushels, down 10.4 percent and far below 1929 levels. Potatoes, hay, beans, and other crops decline, while spring wheat and oats show modest gains. continued drought relief is uncertain. Continued on page 10.
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Jowest
Department of Agriculture
Drouth
Pilgrimage Toward College Under Way by Sidney Youth
Sidney young people plan college attendance this year led by Mildred Rauner and Lomila McCleneaghan heading to Wyoming, Byron Leonard to Texas University, Virginia Johnson and others to Colorado University, Wesleyen University, Nebraska University, and Stephens. Additional students are arranging plans to enroll.
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Sidney
Mildred Rauner
Lomila McCleneaghan
Wyoming
Byron Leonard
Texas University
Virginia Johnson
Helen Doran
Shirley Nelson
Colorado University
Vera
Elizabeth Hart
Marjorie Pettett
Loretta Osborn
Genestia Foster
Kenneth Johnson
Clifford Wait
Eugene Davis
Wesleyn University
William and Cecile Jones
Geraldine Pitman
Charlotte Goodale
Gwendolyn Jorgenson
Elmer Fisher
Rolfe Hine
Nebraska University
Catherine Grabill
Stephens
Sidney Poised To Strike In Key League Bunting Battle
Sidney faces Potter Bearcats in a crucial county diamond clash that could decide the pennant. A 12 inning win by the Bearcats over Sidney sets the stage for a tense showdown with McGowan and Santo likely to shoulder the pitching load. Lorenzo vs Dalton and Gurley’s recent form add to a three way scramble as Star field draws a crowd.
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Sidney
Potter
Bearcats
Closman
Hornsby
McGowan
Santo
Teitop
Lorenzo
Dalton
Gurley
E. Phelps
Keyman
Lodge Pole
Star
Bunk
The Telegraph Reaches Fifty-Seven Years in Sidney
The Telegraph marks its fifty-seventh year serving Sidney and Cheyenne County Nebraska. No public celebration planned, but the publisher and staff take pride in the milestone as western Nebraska’s oldest newspaper. The paper asserts impartial, service oriented reporting for about 2,500 subscribers.
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Pletes
the Telegraph
Sidney
Telegraph
Western
Nebraska
Cheyenne
No Highway Aid 13 Ready for Sidney
A state highway official visiting Sidney says the city must demonstrate hard surfacing within municipal limits to attract state and federal highway paving aid. Plans to pave areas east and west of Ogallala are considered, while Sidney’s council weighs creating a paving district only if 60 percent of property owners petition. The senior chamber of commerce discussed paving but took no action.
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Sidney
State Highway Department
Ogallala
State Department
Lincoln Highway
Chamber of Commerce
Van Hise Addresses Lambeth Bishops Theme
Rev. E C Van Hise rector of Christ Episcopal church leads a reading series presenting Lambeth conference resolutions. The event cites the special interest of the community and notes the conference in Lambeth England was attended by 307 bishops.
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Episcopal Church
Lambeth
England
E. C. van Hise
Christ Episcopal Church
Service School Held Here By Denver Expert
Thirty five mechanics from Jules burg Sedgwick Chappell Oshkosh Lodge Pole Bridgeport and Dalton attended a service school of instruction Monday night at the Wade and Hamilton garage. Walter Smith of Denver factory service expert was in charge.
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Julesburg
Sedgwick
Chappell
Oshkosh
Lodge Pole
Bridgeport
Dalton
Wade and Hamilton
Walter Smith
Denver
Dalton Couple Weds At Sterling Sunday
Miss Bea Adams and Ted Englert both of Dalton were married Sunday afternoon at Sterling Presbyterian manse by Rev. E. Ray Cameron. Attendants were Helen C. Englert and A W. Jobe.
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Bea Adams
Ted Englert
Dalton
Sterling
Presbyterian Manse
E. Ray Cameron
Helen C. Englert
A W. Jobe
Reverend Pressly To Be Here On Sunday
Reverend Pressly will be in Sidney Sunday for services at the Presbyterian church. He serves as executive secretary for the cont Tt lo quarters ace at Omaha.
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Jhe Pressly
Omaha
Sidney
The
Presbyterian Church
Pressly
Constitution Week Observed in Sidney Schools
Nebraska State Superintendent Charles Taylor announced Constitution Week from September 14 to 20 in Sidney schools. He urged cooperation for thoughtful study and noted a complete constitution outline in the state study plan. Local bar associations will aid by supplying speakers, with the handbook obtainable from C. E Matson, Lincoln.
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School of
Nebraska
Charles Taylor
Taylor
C. E Matson
Committee On
Lincoln
Extension Work Will Start Soon On House Accessories
The first meeting of the womans extension project for the year will occur in Sidney district court room on October 2. Miss Helen Rocke of the extension service will direct the project and visit the county seven times in eight months, covering a different phase at each session. Eight organized groups are enrolled, each naming two leaders to work with Miss Rocke.
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Womans Extension Project
District Court Room
Sidney
Helen Rocke
Extension Service
Miss
Welcome Sign Plans at Sidney Four Entrances
A welcome sign for Sidney at four highway entrances is planned by the senior chamber of commerce with Rotary and Lions clubs each taking a third of the work. The Lions approved a model Wednesday. Rotary expected to approve this evening. The chamber will act at the next regular meeting.
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Sidney
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary and
Lions Club
Renee
Rotary Club
Chamber of Cnmmere
Local golf tourney entry list swells with strong field
With a week before the fall golf tournament at the country club, Guy V. Doran notes high local and regional interest. The entry list should be large, boosted by Sidney’s recent success, and flights will accommodate many players. Expected entrants include Scottsbluff, Cheyenne, Sterling, Eaton Colorado, and teams from Fort Collins, Fort Morgan, Brush, Kimball, Julesburg, and Alliance.
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Guy V. Doran
Sidney
Nebraska
Scottsbluff
Cheyenne
Sterling
Colorado
Eaton
Colo
Rex Eaton
Fort Collins
Fort Morgan
Brush
Kimball
Julesburg
Allianree
Sidney Pins
Jay Clos
Federal Law Is Blow To Hunter
A federal game law preempts Nebraska statute and reduces duck and goose bag limits. Ducks are limited to 15 per day and 30 in possession, down from 20 and 40. Geese are limited to four per day and five in possession. The change tightens daily hunting quotas nationwide.
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Nebraska
Federal Game Department
New Books Arrive At Public Library In Fall and Winter
Mrs A Corbett librarian announces new fall and winter releases at the public library with many titles for juniors and adults among the latest additions.
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A. Corbett
Gold Sales Stars For Penney's Salesladies
Gold stars for commendable sales records are awarded to Mrs. Clarence Bonham and Mrs Clarence Van Valkenburg, salesladies at the local JCGC Penney company store. The medals are issued from the New York office.
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Clarence Bonham
Clarence van Valkenburg
Jcgc Penney Company
New York
Eastern Star Party Is Set For Tonight
The Eastern Star Kensington plans a moth card party this evening at the Masonic club rooms. The Telegraph News published an incorrect note saying the event was held last Tuesday.
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Eastern Star
Kensington
Telegraph News
Sidney City Valuation and 1930 Tax Levy Details
The board of equalization sets 1930 levies with state at 2.34 mills and county at 3.5 mills, total county valuation $30,328,220. Sidney City valuation $4,025,343 carries a 6.90 mill levy across funds including general, road, cemetery, sewer, library, park, and fire. Other towns like Lodge Pole, Potter, Dalton, Gurley show varying valuations and levies, with 1929 figures provided for comparison. The report names board members Bert Allington, Joseph Nelson, P. C. Collart, Henry Pavlat, and L. F. Cunningham.
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Board of Equalization
Bert Allington
Joseph Nelson
P. C. Collart
Henry Pavlat
L. F. Cunningham
Park Fund
Fire Department
Sidney
Lodge Pole Village
Potter Village
Dalton Village
Gurley Village
Accidents injure five near Sidney during last week
Five people were injured in a series of accidents near Sidney last week with no fatalities. F H Chatterton of St Louis and his wife were slighted by a passing truck near Sidney. Glen Larson of Dix suffered a knee wound. Erma Plageman of Columbus broke her collar bone. Ralph Spearow of Cheyenne county sustained a lower arm fracture. Frank Rocker of Sunol was cut and bruised when a team ran away.
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Sidney
F. H. Chatterton
St. Louis
Glen Larson
Dix
Erma Plageman
Columbus
University of Oregon
Ralph Spearow
Cheyenne County
Frank Rocker
Booth Ranch
Sunol
Open Fall Season At Outstanding Dances
A gala opening of the fall dancing season is planned in Sidney next weekend. Chet Krueger presents Jack Kneeland and his Merrymakers, a noted dance band with bookings for Radio-E Keith Orpheum, the National Broadcasting Company, and Brunswick recordings. Kneeland, a Sidney native, has arranged for the full band of 12 musicians to perform, marking their first appearance here.
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Sidney
Chet Krueger
Jack Kneeland
Merrymakers
Radio-Ekeith Orpheum
Alliance Masonic Temple Goes Up in Rapid Construction
Construction on the Alliance Masonic Temple addition progresses toward a fall reunion of the Scottish Rite bodies. Eighteen inch walls rise to 53 feet for the fly loft, six tons of steel beams support the roof, and total new steel reaches 45 tons. A new heating plant will serve the expanded space. The stage opening measures 14 by 30 feet with a 25 foot depth for special scenery.
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Alliance
M. S. Hargraves
Fox Theatre Telegraph Celebrate Joint Anniversaries in Sidney
The Fox theatre and The Telegraph mark joint anniversaries with reader specials. A free theatre ticket with new or renewed subscriptions runs Sept 13 to 19. The Fox showcases All Quiet on the Western Front as a weeklong anniversary feature directed by Lewis Milestone with a major cast.
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FOX Theatre and Telegraph
Fox
Fox Theatre
The
Telegraph
Sidney
Universal
Remarque
Lewis Milestone
Milestone
Carl Laemmile
Louis Wolheim
Ivo
Also Mentioned on This Page
U. P
McGowan and
van Hise
Supt
Penney’s
Sidney City
Capitol Fund
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