Gift Shop Robber Nabbed in San Francisco
California police report a man calling himself George Bucket, described as colored, was arrested in San Francisco on Wednesday and confessed to burglarizing the Sidney Gift Shop on September 8. He reportedly had part of the stolen merchandise, including 38 watches and 58 rings worth about 1000 dollars, on his person. Police say Bucket waived extradition and admitted stealing the watches and rings. A burglary charge was filed in Cheyenne County Court to obtain a warrant for his return.
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George Bucket
San Francisco
Sidney
R. H. Rogers
Telegraph
United States
Bucket
California
Cheyenne
Grasshopper Hatch Seen As Good Thing
Swarms of newly hatched grasshoppers have been reported in Sidney County, with County Agent Swinbank noting early hatchings could help by dying in a cold snap but eggs may survive. He and a state expert surveyed eggs and found heavy nests, urging a cooperative spring effort to poison eggs before hatching. At a chamber meeting irrigation plans for Lodge Pole valley advanced, with government interest in financing test wells if farmers organize a cooperative and show initial demand for irrigation.
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Sidney County
Swinbank
Cheyenne County
Lodge Pole
Table Lands
Chamber of Commerce
L. V. Cole
Resettlement Administration
Cole
Sidney
Charles D. Green
Green
Lodge Pole Valley
Lincoln
iCal Ward
Harris Lad Improves Driver Is Not Found
No arrest has been made in the hit and run injury of Milton Harris, 8, of Lodge Pole, on September 10. Young Harris shows improvement at Roche hospital in Sidney after eight days of pain. Police are baffled over the driver's identity, though several clues have been followed.
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Milton Harris
Lodge Pole
Young Harris
Roche Hospital
Sidney
Grading Of Streets Is Speeded Under WPA
The city speeds grading work under WPA in Sidney within the 14 block oiling district. Streets require elevating due to low grades, from slight deficiencies to several inches, causing some work delays.
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Sidney
Personal tax bill for Cheyenne county tops 155000 in 1936 lists
County Clerk I L Pindell released a precinct by precinct recap of Cheyenne county 1936 personal tax costs totaling 155260 not including automobiles The breakdown shows Sidney city leading at 26921 94 with other communities including Col ton Dalton village Potter village Sid ney rural and more plus special schedules totaling 93078 90 per the latest compilation.
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Cheyenne County
I. L. Pindell
Bronson
Bunker Hill
Colton
Chambers
Dalton Village
Davison
Eagle
Gurley Rural
Gurley Village
Huntsman
Lodge 1
Lodge Pole Village
Lorenzo
Pleasant View
Potter Rural
Potter Village
Sidney Rural
Sidney City
Trognitz
Union Valley
Optometrists Choose Next Meeting in Sidney
Dr. L. R. Bersee and Dr. C. L. Bersee attended the Northwestern Postgraduate Clinic at Hot Springs. They were chosen by the members for the next educational meeting to be held in Sidney during the second week of October with visitors from Colorado Wyoming Nebraska and South Dakota.
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L. R. Bersee
C. L. Bersee
Northwestern
Hot Springs
Sidney
Colorado
Wyoming
Nebraska
South Dakota
Complete Recovery Seen For Donald and Bill Donald Jr
Donald Jr 16 of Grand Island was critically injured in an automobile crash near Sidney on August 6. He is expected to make a complete recovery, is sitting up and conscious, though memories from day to day are missing. His doctor believes all faculties will return with time.
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Bill Donald, Jr
Grand Island
Sidney
Donald
Five Die In Tuesday Night Head-On Car Crash
Five persons were killed in a head-on collision on highway 19 about nine o clock Tuesday night, 514 miles northwest of Chadron. Victims were Bill Selden 45 Hot Springs South Dakota J H McKean 65 Valentine Mrs McKean 65 Valentine E B Frost 25 Omaha and Byron Hummell 20 Gordon. Selden and the McKeans were in one car Frost and Hummell in the other. Hummell died later at Chadron hospital.
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Chadron
Bill Selden
Hot Springs
S. D
J. H. McKean
Valentine
McKean
E. B. Frost
Omaha
Byron Hummell
Gordon
Selden
City considers sixty blocks of oil paving petitions tonight
The city council plans to act on petitions for 38 more blocks of street improvements at tonight’s meeting. Petitions have circulated for a month and are filling rapidly with little opposition. If protests are insufficient, the council will likely approve the projects under WPA financing. Councilman William Breternitz notes 60 blocks may be petitioned, with 38 in an existing district and additional blocks added under a new district to capture low rates via PWA participation. A 9400 dollar PWA item approved at Omaha was sent to Washington last week.
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William Breternitz
PWA
Omaha
Washington
School Exhibit Among Best in Cheyenne County History
Cheyenne county’s school exhibit at the county fair stands as one of the finest Western displays. Represented by nearly every district, the pavilion show reflects hard work by committee workers and the county’s talent in student works. Superintendent Nelson and cooperating workers receive credit for the outstanding display.
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Cheyenne County
Nelson
Thousands Of Acres Lease For Oil In Nebraska
State Land Commissioner Swanson reports that the state board of educational lands and funds has granted mineral leases on 28,952 acres of state school lands since August. The leases, issued at 10 cents per acre with a potential 12 percent royalty if oil is found, have yielded 2,895 in revenue for the state school fund. Counties with leases include Hitchcock 9,920. Sioux 3,840. Red Willow 1,600. Dawes 1,600. Frontier 280. Hayes 1,920. Chase 640. Deuel 480. Dundy 1,280. Grant 1,280. Lincoln 4,412. Franklin 1,700.
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Swanson
State Board of Educational Lands
Nebraska
Hitchcock
Sioux
Red Willow
Dawes
Frontier
Hayes
Chase
Deuel
Dundy
Grant
Lincoln
Franklin
Terry Carpenter Will Talk Here Saturday
Terry Carpenter, Democratic nominee for U S senator, will speak at the city auditorium Saturday evening at 8 o clock. Carpenter faces party criticism as Nebraska leaders reportedly back George W Norris, signaling a pivotal message to supporters and critics alike.
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Terry Carpenter
U. S
City Auditorium
Carpenter
Nebraska
George W. Norris
Sidney High awaits Lodge Pole opener as Reed forecasts improved season
Coach Rex Reed signals brighter prospects for Sidney football this season with a backfield led by Dedrick Bales Hutchison and Durnell. Durnell, a freshman, shows promise in punting and all around play as the squad of about 30 works toward September 25 opener versus Lodge Pole and a schedule that includes Sterling Bridgeport Scottsbluff and Kimball.
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Sidney High School
Lodge Pole
Sidney
Reed
Bales
Burt
Dedrick
Fine
Haworth
Hutchison
Lundberg
Slayter
Willey
Butterfield
Cruise
Darnell
Fuller
Heinlein
Jacobs
Pearson
Sterling
Bridgeport
Scottsbluff
Alliance
Kimball
North Platte
Chappell
Sewing Machine Clinic Planned in Sidney for Oct 7 8
Women of Cheyenne county may bring sewing machines to Sidney October 7 and 8 for free cleaning and adjustment under Ruby Lopez from the agricultural college. Clinic runs 10 a m to 4 p m with 18 attendees daily. enrollment and proof of attendance required. Limit applies to owner or designate. Clinic supervised by agricultural extension service, open to any machine. Continued on Page 8, Col 1.
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Cheyenne County
Sidney
Ruby Lopez
The
Agricultural College
Agricultural Extension Service
Man Charged in Livestock Poisoning Case
Roy Krauter, a Dal ton hired man, is accused of poisoning ten milk cows and a bull owned by W. L. Chichester. Authorities say he gave arsenic, killing all animals valued at $700, and he faces a charge of malicious destruction of property.
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W. L. Chichester
Dalton Farmer
Roy Krauter
Chichester Place
P. J. Heaton
Krauter
Oil Lease Near Lingle Advances From Texas Firm
An Adams-Louisiana Company lease signed with Hiram Lingle near Lingle Wyoming covers land about 10 miles north and west of Lingle. Test drilling may start in under two months after exhaustive seismograph tests indicated a strong oil prospect in the Pine Ridge formation beneath the tract. The Pine Ridge is deeper than Lance formation where Lance Creek near Lusk yields oil. location depth not disclosed. Continued on Page 8, Col. 1.
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Nebraska
Adams-Louisiana Company
Houston
Texas
Hiram Lingle
Near
Lingle
Wyo
Pine Ridge
Lance
Lance Creek
Lusk
Theodore Roosevelt Jr to Speak in Western Nebraska Rally
Theodore Roosevelt Jr has been tentatively booked to speak in Sidney around October 5 or 6, stirring interest in Republican ranks. The fiery critic of New Deal policies is seen as a top party figure and his militant style promises a large turnout. Local leaders anticipate one of the biggest rallies in history, rivaling Senator Arthur Vandenberg's Scotts Bluff appearance last Saturday.
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Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Sidney
Nebraska
Roosevelt
Plan Countywide Taxpayers Meeting Next Week
The Cheyenne County Taxpayers League will hold a countywide public meeting in the city auditorium next Friday evening, September 25, at 7 30. J H Gordon of Omaha president of the Omaha Building and Loan association will be principal speaker. Copies of the county audit will be distributed.
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Omaha
Cheyenne County Taxpayers League
City
J. H. Gordon
The
Omaha Building and Loan Association
Gordon
County Taxpayers League
Officers Reelected At Farmer Union Meet In Sidney
Delegates from 15 counties gathered for the district meeting of the farmers union in Sidney with about 100 attendees. Robert Robertson re elected district president, J J Schefick vice president, and P J Nissen secretary treasurer after reports on the educational institute at Chadron park. Henry Negley discussed junior work, and H G Keeney highlighted cooperative gains, noting seven million dollars returned to Nebraska farmers and urging broader cooperation. The convention favored holding the next text convention near Hay Springs.
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Farmers Union
Sidney
Robert Robertson
Farmers Educational Institute
Chadron Park
Cheyenne
Alliance
P. J. Nissen
Hay Springs
Henry Negley
State Union
H.G. Keeney
Nebraska
Keeney
Simodynes Adds Latest Streamlined Billiard Tables
Simodynes in town installs five new Brunswick-Balke-Collander champion carom tables including two snooker tables one billiard and two pocket tables. The parlor joins Colorado Springs as a midwest leader in complete modern equipment with chromium legs one piece top and return pockets. Enthusiasts have tested the new setup since completion and the owner notes the high expense of the upgrade.
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Joe Simodynes
Simodynes
Colorado Springs
Limodynes
Brunswick-Balke- Collander
Champion Carom
Rev Sheaff Returns to Local M E Parish Featured in Nebraska Conference
The 76th annual Nebraska Methodist church conference closed with appointments read by Bishop Oxnam. Assignments list district superintendents and pastors with years assigned, including Kearney district Paul Hillman 2, R O Gaither 4, H G Birkey 2, L V Slocumb 4, F E Pfoutz 6, M M Long 3, W C Wawel 3, C R Tanner 2, J J Sheaff 3, Raymond Rush 5, and others in Potter Sidney St Paul Overton Gurley and more.
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Nebraska Methodist Church Conference
Bishop Oxnam
Omaha
Kearney
Paul M. Hillman
Kearney Big Springs
R. O. Gaither
Gurley
H. G. Birkey
Kimball
L. V. Slocumb
Lodge Pole
V. R. Beebe
North Platte
F. E. Pfoutz
Ogallala
M. M. Long
Overton
W. C. Wawel
Potter
C. R. Tanner
Poole
R. M. Chenoweth
Sidney
J. J. Sheaff
St. Paul
Raymond Rush
A Firdale
Commercial Cafe Changes Hands In Loup City Sale
Miss M. M. Thompson of Loup City completed negotiations Saturday to buy the Commercial cafe from Mrs. E. K. McDonald. The cafe has been closed for redecorating and will reopen in about two weeks, with a specific opening date to be announced in the Telegraph.
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M. M. Thompson
Loup City
E. K. McDonald
Premium Winners To Be Listed Next Week
The Cheyenne county fair premiums and those placing second and third will be listed in the Telegraph News Tuesday. The committee finished work yesterday but typesetting delayed today’s publication. The full list will be available by Tuesday. It is a mammoth job compiling all premiums and the committee has made excellent speed.
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Cheyenne County Fair
Telegraph
Young Democratic Sessions Held Across County This Week
Cheyenne county young democrats held two meetings last week. Edgar Leafdale chaired both sessions at Potter and Sidney with guests P. J. Heaton of Sidney Joe Steele and Dr Miller of Kimball. Steele and Miller are unicameral nominees.
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Cheyenne County
Potter
Edgar Leafdale
County Club
P. J. Heaton
Sidney
Joe Steele
Dr. Miller
Kimball
Steele
Miller
Safeway Softballers Win Tilt At Sterling
The Sidney Safeway store softball team won at Sterling 20 to 10 in a high scoring game. Bud Logan saved the win by catching a long fly in the last inning that would have cleared the bases. A return engagement is booked for Sidney next Sunday.
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Sidney Safeway Store
Sterling
Sterling Safeway
Bud Logan
Sterling Crew
Sidney
Extradite Man In Jail At Chappell
Gov Cochran grants extradition requested by Gov Bandon of Kansas to return Bert R Ferris from Chappell to Jewell County Kansas to answer charge of issuing a forged check for 100. The check is alleged to have been issued in Kansas on May 15.
Norris in Nebraskas 1936 Senate Race Sparks Spotlight
The 75 year old George W Norris seeks re election amid a three way Nebraskan contest. Questions arise if Norris can win again and if Carpenter and Simmons split the liberal and Republican votes to shape a Carpenter victory. Norris filed 40504 petition names. Carpenter had 41212 votes and Simmons 82048 in the April primary. A Norris write in effort started late and made little impact. Continued on Page 8 Col IV.
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George W. Norris
Senate
Nebraska
Norris
Carpenter
Scottsbluff
Robert Simmons
Lincoln
Simmons
Landon
Col
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Rogers
Coast
Harris Lad
Optometrists
William Moody
Frost
Rex Reed
Durnell
Morris
Theodore Roosevelt
Sen
Ator Arthur Vandenburg
Sheaff
M.E. Parish
Leafdale
Safeway
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