Corn Condition 14 Percent Normal in Nebraska County Report
Nebraska crop service reports as of Sept 1 show state corn condition averaging 28 percent. Some eastern and Missouri border counties show better conditions with larger acreages, while panhandle areas and Cheyenne County report very low yields. Oats and barley varied from fair to good in the east but were generally light elsewhere. irrigated panhandle sections helped the northwest district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Co-Operative Crops and Livestock Reporting Service
Missouri
Nebraska
Panhandle
Scotts Bluff County
Cheyenne County
Banner
Box Butte
Cheyenne
Dawes
Kimball
Morrill
Scotts Bluff
High School Pupils Seek Dance Rights at Sidney School
Sidney high school students press a campaign for parental and board approval of school dances. Leaders hope chaperoned events will replace public dances students attend anyway, fostering sociable understanding and better acquaintance among pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney High School
Sinn Family In Stage Show At Fox Today
The Sinn Family seven Chinese children aged three to 17 bring a forty minute stage show to Fox Theatre today. They perform as musicians vocalists and dancers presenting American hit tunes alongside Oriental style music. Shows include matinee and evening performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinn
Fox Theatre
Sinns
America
South Dakota Oiling Extension of No 19
The continuation of Nebraska state highway No 19 into South Dakota as No 79 is being oiled from the Nebraska line to Hot Springs. Travelers report completion from Oelrichs to the Cheyenne river south of Hot Springs with crews at work to finish the segment to the pavement end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Nebraska Line
Hot Springs
Oelrichs
State Line
Cheyenne River
George Beal Held On Burglary Charge
County Attorney Heaton filed a burglary charge Monday against 20 year old George Beal. The complaint says he broke into the Farmers Elevator in Sidney and took 1011 cash. The alleged robbery occurred last Friday night September 10 according to the petition. No hearing has been held yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaton
George Beal
Sidney
Beal
Hunters Believe Hopper Poisons Killed Pheasants
In western Nebraska many Sidney hunters blame grasshopper poison for a drop in pheasant numbers this year though some say pheasants simply hide as hay and corn are harvested. The statewide pheasant season runs October 17 to 26 in all counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Nebraska
Maryott Seeks Clemency in Third Parole Bid
Miles Maryott of Oshkosh, serving a life term for the murder of George Albee, Oshkosh town marshal, on November 23, 1926, is among 37 inmates seeking clemency at the parole board session starting October 13. This marks his third appearance after denials in 1934 and 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Maryott
Oshkosh
Parole Board
Maryott
George Albee
Oshkosh Town
Altho Maryott
Marshall
Margott
Albee
National President of WCTU To Be Heard
Mrs Ida B Wise Smith of Evanston Illinois national president of the WCTU will attend the state convention in Alliance October 2 3 and 4 with about 200 delegates expected. She is also world W C T U vice president and an ordained minister with an LL D from John Fletcher college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida B Wise Smith
Evanston
Ill
W.C.T.U
Smith
Church of Christ
Alliance Must Spend 242000 For Plant
Clarence Hoper city manager reports to the Alliance council that about 242000 will be needed to build the new municipal power plant with 125000 to be raised by bond issue. About 120000 more will be on hand in city funds in a year. Black Veach Construction of Kansas City holds the engineering contract with a 7430 bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Hoper
Alliance Council
Black & Veach Construction Company
Kansas City
Louisville Man Drove Car Struck By Train
Ed Robbins of Louisville Nebraska drove a car that stalled on Krueger's crossing six miles east of Sidney as a freight train approached. Robbins and his wife and two Swensons leaped to safety just before the engine struck and demolished the vehicle on Sunday night while en route to a dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Robbins
Louisville
Nebraska
Krueger
Sidney
Robbins
Kenneth Swenson
Leonard Swenson
Krueger's
Rodman Declines Talk At Chamber Meeting
Roland Rodman of Kimball will be unable to address the chamber of commerce meeting next Monday. He is out of town and tied up in court at Chappell, making it impossible to prepare a talk on pump irrigation. Rodman has installed pumps on his Kimball county farm and supports expanding pumps in Lodge Pole valley this fall, but schedule conflicts prevent a firm appearance date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Rodman
Kimball
Chamber of Commerce
Rodman
Chappell
Lodge Pole
Kimball County
Potato Growers Ballot on Marketing Plan in Great Plains
Nebraska agricultural officials reported tentative approval by Secretary Wallace of a marketing agreement for Irish potatoes grown in nine Nebraska counties and several in Colorado and Wyoming. The measure, covering areas in which potatoes are produced, now awaits signatures from handlers and a growers referendum to determine if the terms should be binding. Counties named include Sioux Morrill Banner Dawes Box Butte Kimball Sheridan Cheyenne Scotts Bluff in Nebraska with additional counties across Colorado and Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Agriculture College
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Wallace
Sioux
Morrill
Banner
Dawes
Box Butte
Kimball
Sheridan
Cheyenne
Scotts Bluff
Krumm Mile Horse Dies After Sleeping Sickness
Krumm the top mile horse at the Cheyenne county fair died yesterday morning from sleeping sickness after being stricken Friday while led from the stables for the final mile race. Sidney veterinarian Dr. C W Zike treated him without success. Owned by the Jones string, Krumm had won the mile Thursday and was a Friday favorite before being scratched. His owners planned to race him at Mitchell this week. Dr Zike noted the illness typically ends quickly, and Krumm survived longer than expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krumm
C. W. Zike
Sidney
Jones
Scotts Bluff County
Mitchell
Zike
Counties Urged to Remit Funds to State Treasury
State Treasurer Walter H Jensen urged Nebraska county treasurers to remit all moneys collected for September up to the 20th. He noted the general fund balance was 187000 on Sept 4 the lowest since 1927 and that the balance rose to 316000 but another end of month drain for salaries was anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Jensen
Nebraska
Football Lacks Players At Sidney High School
Nearly 150 boys are enrolled at Sidney high school but fewer than 30 are out for football. Coach Rex Reed faces gaps at ends and tackle with only nine lettermen returning, risking poor prospects this 1937 season. Other towns show larger squads and tougher schedules. Sidney begins at Lodge Pole on September 24 in a non conference game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney High School
Rex Reed
Reed
Scottsbluff
Alliance
Sidney
Lodge Pole
State Official Injured In Automobile Wreck
Mrs. Iva Eggleston Lincoln public health supervisor and Mrs. Kathryn Lee Harrisburg Banner county school superintendent were injured Tuesday when Eggleston lost control near Kimball. The car struck a cement abutment six miles north of Kimball. Eggleston suffered injuries to arms legs and back while Lee had serious cuts. They were taken to McAller hospital by Laverne McConnell. They were en route to consult Dr. McLeer on Banner county health work. Car damage estimated at 350 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva Eggleston
Lincoln
Kathryn Lee
Harrisburg
Banner County
Egleston
Kimball
Eggleston
Lee
McAller Hospital
Laverne McConnell
North Platte
E. C. McLeer
Heavier Potato Shipments Reported in Nebraska
A. E. Anderson, crop statistician, notes 984 cars of Nebraska potatoes shipped from late July to Sept 4, up from 325 cars a year earlier. This year’s total should be about 60 percent below the average. last year reached 5,201 cars. Central districts lead, yields strong due to irrigated land, while dry land crops suffered from heat and drought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Anderson
Nebraska
Anderson
Drouth
No Transients Welcome at Scottsbluff County Line
Scottsbluff county commissioners posted a no transients welcome sign on Monday warning people to move on before winter. They said the relief office will not provide aid this season, citing drought areas driving others to North Platte valley seeking help. The county plans to care for its own unemployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsbluff County
Drouth
North Platte Valley
State Junior C of C To Meet At Scottsbluff
Advance reservations indicate a record attendance for the annual convention of Nebraska junior chambers of commerce to be held at Scottsbluff September 24 and 25. Roswell P. Rosengren will headline the program. Delegations from Colorado and Wyoming will attend. A year book of the organization has been compiled by General Chairman Fonda C. Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Wheat prospects vary across Cheyenne county this fall
A federal report notes dry weather already affecting the winter wheat belt. In Cheyenne county planting conditions have improved with timely September moisture, but widespread rainfall this month is needed to start fall wheat well for winter. Some fields show thick surface mats resisting wind, while others suffer from late planting and inadequate moisture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Cheyenne
Washington
Weather Bureau
3399 Cars Assessed In Cheyenne County
Nebraska's 1937 automobile data show a sharp rise in both count and value since 1935 when car taxes began. State totals report 386,949 cars in 1937, up 57,372 from 1935, with assessed car valuations growing from 27,324,829 to 48,431,854, and the average car value rising from 82.98 to 125.16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Smith
Crop Control Plan Excludes Wheat Despite Talks
Farm leaders in Washington discussed a 1938 program limiting six crops cotton corn tobacco potatoes peanuts and rice with a national goal and state county and farm shares. Some delegates said wheat was added to discuss acreage but AAA officials omitted it due to large yields and good prices this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cheyenne
Wallace
AAA
PTA Committee Will Meet Monday Night
J. J. Sheaff PTA president calls an executive committee meeting for Monday night September 1 at the Methodist manse. Plans for the coming year will be discussed and a tentative program laid out. The first meeting is expected in October. The PTA has been an influential group linking parents and instructors and this year aims to boost membership and restore its former high standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Sheaff
PTA
Methodist Manse
Plar
Nebraska Highways 2 and 19 Gain Surface Improvements
Nebraska reports improved highway conditions on routes 2 and 19 with more miles paved and better quality. Completion of No 19 from the state line to Hot Springs South Dakota and to Sterling Colorado in 1938 will boost south to hill traffic. Several No 2 links east of Alliance are finished and may become through surfaced by year end 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern
Nebraska
State Highway Department
Hot Springs
South Dakota
Sterling
Colo
No. 2
Alliance
Farm Ownership Goal Drives New Set Up
Announcement of changes in the resettlement administration rebrands it as the Farm Security Administration and reassigns loan and rehabilitation duties to the security administration while land utilization and retirement work shifts to the Bureau of Agricultural Economics. The Cheyenne county program details are forthcoming, with local office workload expected to rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resettlement Administration
Department of Agriculture
Harold Bond
Farm Security Administration
Farm Tenant Act
Secretary of Agriculture
Bureau of Agriculture Economics
Cheyenne County
Applicants Called To Take Patrol Exams
R F Weller chief of the state highway safety patrol invited 200 applicants from 66 counties to take exams in Lincoln on September 20 for patrolman positions. Top scorers will be interviewed next day. 70 men chosen for training at Ashland in October. Training pays $35 monthly plus board. 40 patrol appointees receive $100 monthly during six month probation and $125 monthly afterward. About 1,000 written applications were submitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Weller
New
State Highway Safety Patrol
Lincoln
Ashland
Over One Thousand Take Drivers Exams in Cheyenne County
More than a thousand drivers examinations had been given in Cheyenne county up to Wednesday noon, Chief Examiner Fred Mauser reported. Of this total only twenty failures have been recorded. Drivers have ninety days from September 1 to get their new licenses. Those with old licenses simply take the eyesight test, those without licenses must take the complete examination. Stiff penalties are prescribed for drivers failing to save a license in case of accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Fred Mauser
Mrs Hutchison Heads to National Legion Auxiliary Meet
Mrs. Carl Hutchison leaves this morning for New York City to attend the national convention of the American Legion auxiliary as an official delegate from Nebraska. She previously announced she would not attend but changed plans to catch the legion special at Omaha tonight. The convention runs September 19 to 23 and the special returns to Omaha September 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hutchison
New York City
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Nebraska
City Council Awaits Petitions On Street Work
The city council meets tonight but petitions for curbing guttering and oil mat may not be ready. Mayor Roche urged filing by today so council can act or shelve for winter. Clerk Jones and engineer Pare were busy. Roche said east ward signatures may be enough, Newton street residents pushing for improvement. Sixty percent of resident owners needed. three blocks north side expected. The city retains Page as special engineer until the demand is clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E Roche
Carl C. Jones
Telegraph
Cliff Pare
Roche
Newton Street
Newton
Page
Amateur Golf Meet Slated Here Sunday
Sidney country club plans its annual fall amateur golf tournament this Sunday September 19 with nearly one hundred entrants expected. Thirty six holes medal play will decide winners, with eighteen qualifying holes in the morning and flights formed at dinner. Play begins 7 am and entries must be filed by 9 30 am. Awards go to medalist winner runner up of each flight and top scorers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Country Club
Scout Official Tours Wyobraska Region for Inspection
Earl B. Moore deputy regional executive for the Boy Scouts of America will arrive this week for several days in the Wyobraska area. After Alliance he will visit the Lodgepole district where he once led scouting from the Greeley office. The trip aims to strengthen the local Boy Scout organization acknowledged as too large for the current staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl B. Moore
Lincoln
Boy Scouts of America
Wyobraska
A W. Makela
Alliance
Moore
Lodgepole
Greeley
Makela
Rev Sheaff Returns To Sidney Pastorate
Rev J J Sheaff is appointed pastor of the Sidney Methodist church for another year following the Fremont conference. Other local appointments include Chappell Henry S and French Kimball L V Slocumb Lodge Pole V R Beebe Potter and C R Tanner in the Methodist church roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Sheaff
Fremont
Sidney
Chappell
Henry S&s French
Kimball
L. V. Slocumb
Lodge Pole
V. R. Beebe
Potter
C. R. Tanner
County Boys Pledged To Uni Fraternities
Fraternity pledges announced at the University of Nebraska Tuesday included Leonard Fine of Sidney with Sigma Alpha Mu and Robert Dalton of Sidney with Alpha Sigma Phi. Repledges from last year included John DeMers of Sunol with Delta Tau Delta and John Rogers of Lodge with his fraternity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Nebraska
Leonard Fine
Sidney
Sigma Alpha Mu
Robert Dalton
Sidney Alpha Sigma Phi
John DeMers
Sunol
Delta Tau Delta
John Rogers
Lodge
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Sinn Family
Fox Today
WCTU
U. K’s
Mile Horse
United States
Mrs. Hutchison
Rev. Sheaff
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