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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1938
Page
7
LifeGuard feature presented as a key milestone in car safety following four wheel brakes, all steel bodies and safety glass. Mr Osborn hails the LifeGuard demonstration as a practical step toward safer motoring in a public show at 4 30, downplaying a blown tire as a slow leak outcome.
Ridney’s 1938 grid team lines up with Poquette or Slayter End Darby and Wellner at end, Larson or Sparks at tackle, Nielsen at tackle, Jacobs and Christ as guards, Rabe or Fuller at center, and backfield with Bowman Lundberg and Butterfield as backs. The coach aims to test the new offense against Sidney and emphasize strength to support the line against the forward wall.
The Alliance area moves to form an irrigation district with 1,900 county voters in the area. signatures of 245 qualified voters are needed to proceed. The plan seeks a PWA grant covering 45 percent and a 55 percent loan, with applications due by September 30. Lloyd Rathbun leads efforts, with Senator Gantz and the Chamber backing the drive.
Kenosha and other major transport companies halted No. 30 charges prompting no immediate legal changes until the legislature convenes. Jacobson noted principals in Nebraska and Wyoming seek to pressure lawmakers to align fees with other states, criticizing Nebraska and Wyoming as higher than most.
Catholic ladies host a bake sale at Zwickl's Grocery Saturday September 24 starting at 10:60 AM. Proceeds benefit parish activities and community programs.
Mrs. Mable Wiker was buried Thursday after private funeral services at Gehrig Funeral Home. Rev. J. J. Sheaff officiated at the Methodist church. Interment followed in Greenwood Cemetery family plot with nephews as pallbearers. she was preceded in death by her father one brother and two sisters.
A Pioneer resident was found dead with injuries deemed accidental after being left in the field for hours. Dr. Roche conducted two examinations, confirming no natural death or foul play. Surviving family includes a mother reputedly the county’s oldest resident, two brothers, five sisters, a niece, and other relatives. Funeral services are at Trinity Lutheran Church this Friday at two, with burial at Sidney Greenwood cemetery. Rice Funeral Home in charge.
A Nebraska Child Welfare Department presentation outlines an October 3 and 4 Teachers Institute. Afternoon sessions include Fullerton method of teaching music geography melody instruments handwork and patterns. Officers listed include Alice Blausey Pearl Larsen Mary Wilts and Gertrude Nelson among county superintendents.
Sandall says public support for the beer self-regulation program is growing as Nebraska brewers and distributors curb sales to law violators. He addressed two hundred beer retailers and retailers and urged them to protect public interests, with continued committee cooperation pledged. He will visit North Platte McCook Sidney and Scottsbluff this week.
Dr Leo J Thomas operates as a chiropractor and naturopath from the Osbern Building offering adjustments and holistic therapies. The listing notes his professional focus on spinal care and natural health approaches within the building’s professional suites.
A historical overview recounts Father Flanagan’s early mission to aid homeless boys, the 90 loan that started his home, the move to Overlook Farm, and the self governing model with a boy mayor. It notes milestone builds, wartime aid, and the 1930s expansion leading to the 1935 incorporation and the film release about Boys Town.
The Fox theatre lists this week schedule with titles Speed to Burn Phantom Gold Boys Town Secrets of an Actress Algiers Safety In Numbers. Screenings run Friday to Thursday across multiple showings including matinees and late slots.
Spud inspection for the market crop of all Nebraska growers will be available immediately at 3 per carload at principal loading points. Director Buchholz of the state agriculture department announced Wednesday after meeting federal inspectors. A federal state certificate will be issued to inspected cars, enabling Nebraska producers to access national markets and fulfill future contracts. Principal points include Scottsbluff, Morrill, Dawes, Sioux, Sheridan, Box Butte, Kimball, Banner and Cheyenne counties. inspection is optional in Morrill Dawes Sheridan and Kimball counties.
Farm Bureau officials announce a bindweed control demonstration at the A. A. Fenske farm four miles east and two miles south of Sunol at 2 30 P M Tuesday September 27 A small plot will be treated with comparative chemicals Sodium chlorate and atlacide will be used to destroy the weed Weston Whitner from Scottsbluff in charge J W Nielsen Vo Ag instructor and class will assist with chemical application Farmers and business leaders are urged to attend to learn effective control methods to protect farms and land values.
A new Federal Crop ruling liberalizes the 1938 farm program, allowing sweet sorghums to be stored in silos in all Nebraska counties except Dixon, Dakota, Thurston, Wayne, Cuming, Burt, Dodge, Washington, Douglas, Sarpy, Otoe, Johnson, Nemaha, Pawnee, and Richardson. Claude R. Wickard, regional farm program director, notified the state committee of the change.
Stoneham's strong club won the championship in the annual Peetz baseball tournament on the Peetz diamond Sunday, nosing out the Sidney nine 4 to 3. The Stoneham team, in Sugar Bowl league this year, beat Peetz 9 to 4 in the first game and then defeated Chappell 7 to 4. The event was the third annual classic held by Feetz, drawing much interest.
Dr. Leo J. Thomas operates as a chiropractor and naturopath in the Oxhorn Building, offering holistic health services. The notice notes his professional focus and the location of his practice.
Trouble plagued the Hagstrom family of Kimball yet again as Paul Hagstrom was seriously injured when his motorcycle collided with a car. He was en route to visit a sister hospitalized in a diabetic coma, while their mother remains bedfast from a prior hip fracture.
Gov Cochran proclaimed Fire Prevention Week announcing October 8 to 15. The state records 79 fire deaths and 562 serious burn injuries in a year, with losses totaling 2 049 723 dollars, challenging citizens to improve safety.
The national flower of Panama is the Peristeria elata or dove orchid, also called the Holy Ghost orchid. It is noted for its alba white petals and a central dove shaped lip.
Feared Mongol warriors inspired paralysis among European opponents in the Middle Ages, shaping battlefield perceptions and strategic responses through fear and myth as well as military encounter.
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