Farmers Union District Meeting Set in Sidney
Western Nebraska farmers from ten counties will gather in Sidney at the city auditorium on October 3 for a district Farmers Union meeting beginning at 10 30 a m. T G Waddell district secretary and Carl Mahr vice president are arranging the program with J J Schefcik Alliance district president in charge. Principal speaker Frank Arnold leader of the Nebraska League of Taxpayers will attend along with other prominent figures.
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Nebraska
Sidney
City Auditorium
Panhandle
T. G. Waddell
Carl Mahr
Waddell
J. J. Schefcik
Alliance
Frank Arnold
Neaska League of Taxpayers
Arnold
Bushnell Shinkle Go Out Thursday Three Fast Contests Today
Sterling dominates in Tri-State tourney with strong pitching and heavy hitting. Colorado crew defeats Shinkle 10 to 3 eliminating them just before games begin. Friday’s slate includes Army vs Sterling and Sidney vs Chappell with Oshkosh meeting Potter on Saturday.
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Army
Sterling
Sidney
Chappell
Oshkosh
Potter
Colorado Crew
Shinkle
Fort Warren
Bushnell
Hereford
Hershey
Big Springs
Chester Hunnicutt Resigns Fire Secretary Role
Chester Hunnicutt, longtime secretary of the Sidney volunteer fire department, has resigned and will move to Torrington Wyoming for new employment. Al Bundy succeeds him after being elected at the last meeting, and fellow firefighters regret his departure.
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Chester Hunnicutt
Sidney
Tourney Dance To Aid Tri-State Baseball Purse
A dance will be held at the auditorium Saturday evening with proceeds added to the prize fund of the Tri-State baseball tournament. The event aims to offset low gate receipts from bad weather on opening day. Arcadians will provide the music.
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Arcadians
Another Teacher To Be Hired In Schools
An enrollment increase of 50 pupils this year forces the school board to hire another teacher to handle second and third grade pupils. Enrollment in the academy and Lutheran school is heavy, with at least 75 more pupils in Sidney this year than in 1933-34.
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Academy
Lutheran
Sidney
County Agent to Focus on Seed Wheat Next Spring
The county agent's office will soon focus on the seed wheat problem for next spring. The government is issuing bulletins on preserving strong strains of spring wheat, and the county agent will cooperate to provide ample spring wheat for seeding in 1935.
Gurley Festival Draws Crowds Over Two Busy Days
Gurley festival spanned Tuesday and Wednesday with strong crowds and smooth programs. Local businessmen staged the event and Sidney sent large delegations, marking another successful community outing without delays.
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Sidney
Double Parking Banned in Sidney Next Week
Mayor R E Roche announced a drive to end double parking in Sidney starting early next week backed by the city law department. Councilman Jack Heavrin and Police Chief R H Rogers are surveying downtown corners for loading zones to allow farmers bringing produce to town to park briefly near stores.
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R. E. Roche
Sidney
City Law Agency
Jack Heavrin
R. H. Rogers
Oregon
Corn Loan Rate Raised to 55 Cents Per Bushel
The government sets a 55 cent per bushel loan on corn with $100 million made available through the RFC for refund and new loans to the Commodity Credit Corporation. Loans in Colorado Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Minnesota Missouri Nebraska Ohio and South Dakota will replace 45 cent loans. Producers with existing loans must repay or seek new loans by October 15. Nebraska corn value is boosted by $3.5 million due to the ten cent raise, based on sealed storage on farms. Robert Powell notes estimates for corn still sealed are not precise.
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RFC
Commodity Credit Corporation
Colorado
Ilinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
Ohio
South Dakota
Robert Powell
Victim Of Shooting Is Dead In Loveland Love Triangle
Walter H. Ruark 56 died at Chappell hospital after a quarrel over Mrs. Ruark. William Baker 50, faces first degree murder charges as pending outcome. The trio had traveled from Loveland Colorado to a transient camp near Chap pell.
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Walter H. Ruark
William Baker
Popular Couple Weds In Colorado Sunday
Marie Mick daughter of Mr and Mrs N S Mick and Louis George son of Mr and Mrs John George of Colton were married at Julesburg Sunday afternoon at four by Rev Bailey. The bride a Sidney high school graduate and the groom attended school here. He works at McDaniel service station and Mrs George has worked at the local telephone exchange.
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Marie Mick
N.S. Mick
Louis George
John George
Colton
Julesburg
Bailey
Sidney High School
McDaniel
George
Nebraska corn crop report shows poor yields across state
The Nebraska crop report states corn, oats, and barley underperform forecasts. Corn for grain will be scarce in many areas with yields near 3.5 bushels per acre, while oats yield about 5 bushels per acre and total production around 7.2 million bushels. Forage crops improved slightly with rains, but overall conditions remain very bad. Continued on Page 6.
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Nebraska
Platte Valley
Sandhills
Virginia Herbert Weds William George at Catholic Church
A Wednesday morning ceremony at the Catholic church united Virginia Herbert and William George, with Rev. Anton Link officiating. Attendants were Mary Catherine Mathews and Leo Koester. James Herbert and Herbert Elliott were ushers. The couple plans to reside at 540 Jackson after September 26. Out of town guests included A. J. Petre, L. H. Ross, and Harry George. They honeymooned in Estes Park and parts of Colorado.
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Virginia Herbert
M. M. Herbert
William George
John George
Anton Link
Mary Catherine Mathews
Leo Koester
James Herbert
Herbert Elliott
A. J. Petre
Crook
L. H. Ross
Peetz
Harry George
Norfolk
W. L. Needham
Estes Park
Colorado
Jackson
Niece Of Barlows Is Dead In Columbus Family Tragedy
Kathryn Ann Herrod an 11 year old girl and niece of R A Barlow of Sidney died after a kidney disorder. She had spent the summer with the Barlow family at their home and was not in good health. Her mother Frances Hart formerly of Sidney is noted locally and her father once worked at the Wath drug store. Mrs Barlow left for Columbus to be with the bereaved family.
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Kathryn Ann Herrod
Leonard Herrod
Columbus
R. A. Barlow
Sidney
Barlows
Kathryn Ann
Herrod
Frances Hart of
Old Wath
New Manager Takes Charge at Northwestern Bell Office
E White formerly of Ravenna becomes manager of the Northwestern Bell Telephone office, succeeding Harry Peterson who moves to the McCook office. White has three years as Ravenna manager and previous experience with western Nebraska exchanges. A native of Nebraska born at Long Pine, he expects Mrs White and their infant to arrive early next week. They will reside at 1328 19th Avenue.
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E. White
Ravenna
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Harry Peterson
McCook
White
Nebraska
Long Pine
Robbery Outside Central Hotel Slugging Injures Proprietor
William Ward proprietor of the Central Hotel on Hickory street was slugged and robbed of 70 by three unknown men late Wednesday night. He was struck with a sharp object and rendered unconscious for about an hour. A Ford car was used, one assailant described as thin and tall. Police and Night Marshal investigated but could not identify the trio. Ward suffered head wounds repaired by his wife. no stitches were needed.
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William Ward
Central
Hickory Street
Ward
the Central
Rogers
Frank Alster
Canvassing Board Reverses Result in 31st District
The state canvassing board admitted error after reporting Dr George Amiot as winner over Charles D Green for the Democratic nomination in the 31st district. Green had led in unofficial counts from all counties. Amiot conceded earlier but now the board will issue Green a certificate as official nominee.
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George Amiot
Sidney
Charles D. Green
Green
Amiot
The
Telegraph
Dr. Amiot
Hog Marketing By Poetry Sparks Hog Trade Innovation
C S Radcliffe of Sidney introduced a poetic hog marketing method. He wired Lindly Cahow Omaha that a car load of mixed sows was on the way, composing a jingle style message. The hogs were sold, with the note that fatter hogs would have earned more, prompting a wry family comment on better times for farmers sending hogs to market with verse.
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C.S. Radcliffe
Sidney
Radcliffe
Mr. Radcliffe
World Herald
Distressed Sheep Buying Sought in Cheyenne County
Cheyenne county farmers with distressed sheep urged to list animals with County Agent L. D. Willey for sale to the federal government. Payment plan splits 50 50 between producer and lien holder with lien holder consent. No cattle purchases yet. program described as emergency, not a buying agency, amid hopes for higher open market prices.
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Cheyenne County
L. D. Willey
H. J. Gramlich
Drouth Relief Service
Willey
Drouth Committee
Gramlich
P. T. A. Holds Its Initial Meeting
Sidney Parent-Teachers Association holds its first executive board meeting with President Hugh Slawson and officers named. Members discussed plans for the year including membership drive, program policies, attendance encouragement, welfare work, and cooperation with other groups in cleaner moving pictures efforts.
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Sidney Parent- Teachers Association
Hugh Slawson
J. W. Neilsen
W. F. Wehmiller
Agnes Ladine
A.R. Rendree
David Ells
Leroy Larson
Glen Bales
Pitality
Sven Robinson
Verna Robinson
Jack Poole
C. A. Story
J. C. Rosse
Hazel Gillette
Kenneth Agnew
Corn Fodder Should Be Preserved Advises Willey to Growers
Cheyenne county farmers with excess corn fodder are urged to store it for winter sale. County Agent L D Willey predicts Eastern Nebraska will sustain a large market, with fodder fetching about four to five dollars per ton in the field and higher for baled stock. He stresses informing farmers short on fodder of those with surplus and plans to open eastern markets via county agent networks. Continued on Page 3.
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Cheyenne County
L. D. Willey
Nebraska
Willey
Treasure Island to Run Three Days at The Fox Theatre
The Fox theatre will show MGM’s Treasure Island for three days, Saturday to Monday, starring Wallace Beery Lionel Barrymore and Jackie Cooper. Harold Jones expects an extra day for broad appeal as the action and fidelity to Stevensons tale attract families and readers of all ages. The cast includes Otto Kruger Lewis Stone Nigel Bruce Chic Sale and many others in this faithful adaptation of the Stevenson classic.
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Fox Theatre
MGM
Wallace Beery
Lionel Barrymore
Jackie Cooper
Robert Louis Stevenson
Harold Jones
Stevenson
Otto Kruger
Lewis Stone
Nigel Bruce
Chic Sale
Junior Safety Patrol Is Again Organized
The junior safety patrol is organized again as school opens. A 55 member group elected Robert Robinson president, Douglas Martin vice president, and John Tschacher secretary. Ward captains include Billy Alexander north Dick Robinson east Mickey Green junior high Donald Fahy academy Alfred Jacobs Lutheran.
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Robert Robinson
Douglas Martin
John Tschacher
Billy Alexander
Dick Robinson
East
Mickey Green
Donald Fahy
Academy
Alfred Jacobs
Lutheran
Rev. Link
Edith Oldershaw
East Ward
Jeannetta Sloan
Ogallala Man Named In Congress Petition
Harold B. Applegate of Ogallala is named as a candidate for congress in the fifth district in a petition with over 200 signatures filed with the secretary of state. An acceptance has not been filed. The petition was mailed by H W Thomas of Omaha. Signers include residents of Paxton Ogallala Hershey North Platte Sutherland Keystone Arthur Oshkosh Lewellen and Scottsbluff. This is the second petition for new congressional candidates after the first from the first district.
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Harold B. Applegate
Ogallala
Congress
Secretary of State
H.W. Thomas
Omaha
Paxton
Hershey
North Platte
Sutherland
Keystone
Arthur
Oshkosh
Lewellen
Scottsbluff
Safety First Drive Targets All Drivers in County
With city county officials, the American Legion and the chamber backing a county wide safety drive, summonses issued for traffic violators signal a determined push to curb carelessness on roads. Roy Tebler leads hundreds in erasing reckless behavior.
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American Legion
Chamber of Commerce
Roy Tebler
Mrs. Otto Ernest Dies in Dalton Community
Mrs. Otto Ernest, mother of eight, dies after a prolonged illness. She lived in Dalton for 16 years, taught school there, and is survived by her husband, mother, five brothers, five sisters, and all eight children. Funeral held at Dalton Catholic church at 9:30 with Rev. Fullam officiating. burial in Dalton Catholic cemetery.
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Otto Ernest
Dalton
Ernest
Dalton Hospital
Dalton Catholic Church
Fullam
Dalton Catholic Cemetery
Gehrig Funeral Service
Week Is Dedicated To P. T. A. In Nebraska
Governor Bryan issued a proclamation designating the first week of October as Nebraska parent teacher association week. He urged citizens to expand and value service to children through PTA efforts and to build informed public opinion to support such programs during difficult times.
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Nebraska
Bryan
Corn Shortage Predicted Across Nation in 1934
Agriculture department projects 1934 corn crop at 43.5 percent of normal, totaling about 1.485 billion bushels. Wheat production estimated at 493.285 million bushels overall, with spring wheat at 92.763 million.
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Department of Agriculture
United States
Department
Pageant Of Brides Set For September 21 at City Auditorium
The Presbyterian circle presents the Pageant of the Brides a home talent spectacle at the city auditorium Friday starting at 8 oclock It includes a Tom Thumb wedding and is billed as a parade of wedding gowns Refreshments will be served and church members hope Sidney will attend
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Presbyterian Circle
City Auditorium
Sidney
Rodeo and Races to Be Krueger Feature
A wild west program of calf roping wild horse racing fancy riding wild cow riding bucking bareback riding bulldogging and other rodeo events will be held at Krueger's Lake on Saturday and Sunday September 15 and 16. Wild Brahma steer riding and bulldogging are features of the days with all events open to the world.
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Krueger's Lake
Hold Man On Charge Of Theft Of Wheat
Earl Gustin pleaded not guilty in county court to stealing seven bushels and 40 pounds of wheat from Charles Munshaw. He will face trial Tuesday at ten o clock in the same court.
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Earl Gustin
Charles Munshaw
Gustin
Munshaw
Firemen Will Renew Bid For Convention in Sidney
Sidney will renew its bid for the state convention of volunteer fire departments at the 1934 convention in Omaha October 16 17 and 18. Robert A. Barlow of Sidney state president will send prestige to the Sidney bid this year. Barlow says the program has been well outlined for this year's meeting.
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Sidney
Omaha
Robert A. Barlow
Lions And Potter To Have Softball Game
The Lions softball team, riding a recent victory over Potter, will meet Potter businessmen in a 7 30 pm game tonight at home. A large crowd is expected as the season continues and new uniforms boost the effort.
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Lions
Potter
Lions Club
Potter Business Men
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Mahr
Roche
Seal Bureau
State Railway Commission
Drouth
Virginia
Herbert
Wiel Keeper
C. D. Green
Junior Safety Patrol
Krueger
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