Sidney poised for federal building after postal gains
Postmaster I L Pindell reports steady growth in Sidney postal receipts and predicts a federal building will be considered at the coming session of Congress. Receipts rose each year since 1924 from 17779.49 to 23252.86. money orders jumped from 85444.44 in 1925 to 114230.11 in 1929. C O D parcels and branch service houses fueled the rise. Continued growth story.
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Sidney
I. L. Pindell
Pindell
Ccal
Middlewest
Hardy reports progress on new Sidney hotel project
A. Ss. Hardy told the Sidney chamber of commerce that while a hotel could be financed a definite construction program and site selection remain the main issues. He did not give a start date or confirm a firm plan, yet his briefing was warmly received and local businessmen expect him to lead the project.
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Sidney
A. Ss. Hardy
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Hardy
Hardy
Commercial Club
Dr Carl Engberg Dies Suddenly at 57 in Lincoln
Dr Carl Christian Engberg 57 longtime University of Nebraska faculty member and former executive dean died at his home in Lincoln after a heart attack. Born in Sweden in 1872 he came to the United States in 1888, rose from truck farming in Fremont to earn bachelor and doctoral degrees and serve as professor of applied mathematics. He headed the university from 1913 to 1926 and returned to teaching after a Pacific Northwest leave.
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Carl Christian Engberg
University of Nebraska
R Street
Engberg
E. M. Gates
John Borland
Sidney
Gates
Lincoln
Pacific Northwest
University
Minnesota
United States
Sweden
Fremont
Hutton
Fremont High School
Youthful Prisoner Bound Over After Arraignment
Russell Hamiston a 15 year old youth held in connection with the shooting of Louis Stryker was arraigned in open court and waived preliminary hearing. He was bound over to district court with bond set at 1000 dollars.
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Russell Hamiston
Louis Stryker
Dalton festival plans feature huge parade in city
Dalton boosters prepare an all day festival on Wednesday October 2 with a 10 am parade led by the Dalton band followed by rapid fire events. School floats are expected from nearly every local school. At 1 pm N W Gaines of the state university will speak and a 130 pm ball game featuring Bunker Hill versus Dalton is highlighted.
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Dalton
Dalton Band
N. W. Gaines
The
State University
Nebraska
Bunker Hill
Waggoner Travels Through Sidney En Route to New York
C. D. Waggoner, once a Telluride banker linked to a high finance scheme costing New York banks hundreds of thousands, passed through Sidney at 11 am on his way to New York to face pending charges. He was captured in New Castle, Wyoming, after a nationwide manhunt.
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C. D. Waggoner
Telluride
New York
Sidney
Waggoner
Newcastle
Wyo
Aunt Lucia Comedy to Stage at U S A Theatre
Aunt Lucia a side splitting college comedy with songs and dances will be staged at the U S A theatre Thursday and Friday nights. Bruce Russell stars as Jerry with direction by Universal Producing Company and strong support from Sidneys cast and student ensembles.
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Aunt Lucia
Presbyterian Cirle
Universal Producing Company
Sidney
Mr. Russell
Glee Club
Chamber Boosts Hog Special Set for October 22
County Agent L. D. Willey and M. A. Shipman led a chamber of commerce session arranging a visit for farmers to see the Profit able Park hog special via the Burlington route Tuesday October 22. Chairman I. E. Grabill urged farmers be shown practical hog raising guidance from proven experts to boost profits.
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Burlington
Chamber of Commerce
L. D. Willey
M. A. Shipman
I. E. Grabill
Grabill
Sidney
Willey
Farmer Injured as Grindstone Explodes at Farm
James Vach, a well known farmer from the north Bronson area, was badly injured Friday when the grindstone he operated exploded. He was rushed to Gurley hospital and treated by Dr. Larson. Pieces of the grindstone flew as far as 100 feet from the scene. his condition was reported satisfactory.
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James Vach
North Bronson
Gurley , Hospital
Larson
Mrs McDaniel Leaves for Home in Boulder
Mrs J W McDaniel and her sister Mrs Lucy Carter depart Monday night for Boulder Colorado to establish their future home. McDaniel sold her Deshler residence to Ed Mayer and family. Robert and Helen traveled to Boulder last Tuesday to attend the university.
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J. W. McDaniel
Lucy Carter
Boulder
Colo
Clyde Brewer Injured In Auto Accident
Clyde Brewer of Sidney received minor facial and hand bruises when his car overturned on a gravel stretch of the east Lincoln highway Sunday night. The vehicle suffered light damage and Brewer was not seriously hurt.
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Clyde Brewer
Sidney
Lincoln Highway
Dances at Hardy Hall One Week Highlighted by Merrymakers
Dances planned over the coming week feature a regular Wednesday night event at Hardy hall and an American Legion auxiliary dance next Monday at Hardy's, with Grabill's Merrymakers providing music for both occasions.
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Hardy Hall
American Legion Auxiliary
Hardy’s. Grabill’s
Merrymakers
Sidney country club opens regard for big golf tourney entrants
Entries pour in for the Sidney country club open golf tournament set for Sunday September 29 chaired by F A Barger. Amateurs and professionals may enter, with a forecast of a fast field featuring top western Nebraska, Wyoming and Colorado clubs. The 36 hole event splits into four flights after 18 holes, ensuring an equal shot at the cup as Fort Collins Eaton stars are named among possible entrants. The course is in excellent condition.
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Sidney Country Club
F. A. Barger
Nebraska
Wyoming
Colorado
Barger
Fort Collins
Eaton
Colo
Former Bunker Hill Lady Dies in Missouri
Mrs W F Bayne, long known in Sidney and the Hunker Hill district, died in Canton Missouri after a paralytic stroke. Her children Mrs Fred Beyer Mrs Iva Beyer Earl and Rex Bayne hurried to be with her following the death announcement.
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Bunker Hill
Missouri
Fred Beyer
Iva Beyer
Earl
Rex Bayne
Canton
W. F. Bayne
Bayne
Sidney
Hunker Hill
Illness of Fred Lehmkuhl Remains Critical in Omaha
The prominent Cheyenne county landowner and banker Fred Lehmkuhl has been seriously ill for several weeks. He has failed to rally from treatment in Omaha and has been confined to bed for the past several days.
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Fred Lehmkuhl
Cheyenne County
Lehmkuhl
Omaha
Sidney Couple Married at Kimball Last Week
Ray Pelt of Crowley Colorado and Edith Connelly of Sidney obtained a marriage license and wed at the Kimball courthouse on Wednesday afternoon September 11, with County Judge Vogler officiating. The bride is the daughter of Otto Perso of Sidney.
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Ray Pelt
Crowley
Colo
Edith Connelly
Sidney
Court House
Kimball
Vogler
Otto Perso
Legion Meeting Scheduled Tonight Spices Up Agenda
The American Legion will hold its regular meeting tonight at the usual location. Adjutant W. J. Kretz says plenty of business should make the session a spicy one.
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Amercan Legion
W. J. Kretz
Sidney and Sterling Open Grid Season Here Friday
Sidney and Sterling meet Friday in the opening football game of the year. Logan county coach Lemon will field a light but fast squad, with Sterling reports predicting a strong season. Sidney has tough scrimmages but no actual game yet, and lingering injuries tempt a cautious start. Captain Kahl improves daily and Chesebro anchors center as new candidates push veterans for spots. The 2:45 PM kickoff pins hometown hopes on a competitive opener.
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Sterling
Sidney
Lemon
Logan County
Black
Maroons
Kahl
Chese
First Meeting of Junior Chamber of Commerce Staged Tonight
The newly formed Junior Chamber of Commerce in Sidney, with over 60 young business members, will hold its first meeting a dinner tonight at the Presbyterian church. County Treasurer Ernest Biggs plans to issue drivers licenses in Dalton today and Potter tomorrow to assist Cheyenne residents. The group aims to promote business and civic advancement without conflicting with the senior club, hoping for a bigger program than before. Younger members under 35 are eligible and the organizing committee invites overlooked potential members.
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Ernest Biggs
Dalton
Potter
Sidney
Biggs
Cheyenne
Chamber of Commerce
Presbyterian Church
Vicinity
Corn Frost Danger Diminishes Across Nebraska
Nebraska bankers report most corn is mature enough to avoid frost injury with 70 percent safe now and over 90 percent by October 1. Moisture favorable in much of the state, with fall plowing progress and cattle milking trends detailed. only the southeast and central districts show lingering risk as autumn advances.
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Nebraska
Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics
Platte Valley
Sidney boy named candidate for Cornhusker freshman squad
Israel Snyder of Sidney, son of Mr and Mrs H H Snyder, attending medical school at the University of Nebraska, is a candidate for the freshman football squad. Snyder played for the local high school and was reputed a Herman of great ability, deemed a valuable addition to the Cornhusk er team.
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Israel Snyder
Ss. H. Snyder
University of Nebraska
Lincoln Star
Snyder
Hneman
Cornhusker
Lodge Pole Mentor Gloomy Over Eight Baseball Gridiron Prospects
Lodge Pole high school in the western Nebraska conference lists thirteen lettermen among its 1929 football prospects. Coach H. J. West, described as a gloomy Gil Dobie figure, says the team will be light and face a tough schedule with ten games on the slate. Seventeen players are vying for berths, weight 100 to 147 pounds, led by Captain Bills and a roster including Bales Cross G Smith P Smith I Bauer H Bauer V Wise CG Wise Carleton H Quinn Quinn and White. West notes more seasoned players than many conference schools, though outcomes remain uncertain and a strong season is hoped.
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Lodge Pole High School
H. J. West
Gil Dobie
Bills
Bales
Cross
G. Smith
P. Smith
I. Bauer
H. Bauer
V. Wise
CG. Wise
Carleton
H. Quinn
Quinn
White
West
Death of David Hepner in Denver dims Sidney ties
David Hepner father of A. J. Hepner of Sidney died suddenly in Denver Friday evening after a violent illness that afternoon. A. J. Hepner could not reach Denver before his father's death which occurred at 7 30 p m. Funeral services were held in Denver Sunday morning. Hepner was well known in Sidney for his work with Hepner Clothing, having spent time there assisting his son during busy seasons.
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David Hepner
A. J. Hepner
Sidney
Denver
Mr. Hepner
Hepner
Nebraska faces dread corn borer threat, expert warns
A. E. Anderson, state and federal crop statistician, warned that the European corn borer will reach Nebraska within years. He cites rapid spread in Ohio and Michigan and riverborne movement after floods, urging field burning and deep plowing to control the pest.
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Nebraska
A. E. Anderson
Anderson
Washington, D. C
Federal Crop Reporting Board
W. F. Callander
Ohio
Michigan
Iowa
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Carl C. Engberg
Farmer
Grindstone
Mrs. McDaniel
Legion
Junior Chamber OF Commerce
Rdargt
Sidney Boy
Lodge
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