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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1934
Page
6
Sidney coach Black aims to win in his season opener versus Sterling not a conference foe. He will test many reserves as starting spots remain unsettled, while preparing for two hard games against Kimball and North Platte in the same week.
A bid call for No 19 gravel project six miles north of Dalton aims to boost local employment. The county withdrew plans to finish the Huntsman Sidney route, opting to supervise this large unemployment relief work instead.
One third of relief families are workers in building trades and restoring their earnings will revive demand across industries. The housing program, tested in about 100 communities, relies on private business leaders for speed and success. Those interested in modernizing Steek homes should read today's advertisement, determine qualification, and apply to obtain government funds, aiding themselves and idle workers.
With two days remaining, $10 subscriptions earn a silver certificate and 50,000 bonus votes, and five silver certificates yield a gold certificate worth 250,000 bonus votes. Workers must bring records to the campaign office by five Saturday. judges will accept records if no complaint is filed by Wednesday night and will count the box, adding the last three days of votes to the existing tally.
The article reports a cattle buying sale set for Tuesday amid questions about federal program funding. Nebraska officials and farmers seek updates as farmers expect continued buying, with state conditions showing improving pastures but looming forage shortages.
An op ed discusses the oil industry term Christmas tree, a manifold of pipe connections and gate valves atop well casings. The piece notes the centre head design, its proper deresaying, and flange connections essential for top-of-well equipment.
The Woman's Club launches the new year with a regular semi monthly schedule after the opening session. Upcoming events include the inter county federation on November 6, a Christmas party on December 18, a January husbands' guest meeting, a February 12 visit for the Business and Professional Women's club, a grandmothers party on April 2, a May 7 breakfast, and the final May 21 meeting when new officers are named. The 1934 35 year book lists 76 members, just printed by Telegraph commercial printing department.
Bob Simmons lambasted the New Deal in a public address urging voters to elect lawmakers willing to challenge failed programs. He attacked the hog processing tax as brutal to farmers and called for leaders who tell the truth and oppose measures they deem wrong rather than mere yes men.
The annual meeting named John Costello legion commander with Golden P. Kratz and Costello appointed as delegates to the national convention in Miami. The post noted strong finances and praised the Fourth of July celebration. Plans included an Armistice Day event and a noon army dinner with Spanish American War veterans as guests.
Downtown loading zones mark ten minute parking near stores. The city reports improved parking, with double parking nearly disappearing and drivers more careful at stop signs and warnings. Mayor Roche notes the change and residents benefit from easier errands.
Four months into the program, farmers grow uneasy as Uncle Sam is slow in paying aid. They trust the government but worry about timely disbursement for their corn horde support.
Albert Fenske of Sunol saw the Miola car plunge into a ditch after losing control as a truck darted onto the highway. Mary Miola, a survivor, provides the clearest account, saying the car zigzagged before overturning and that her father was driving 45 to 50 miles per hour.
Sheriff Schulz reported a vehicle crash on a Monday evening then Tuesday morning after a 1931 car failed to stop for a side road. Mrs Miola died from a crushed chest, her husband from internal injuries. They were traveling from Trenton toward San Jose seeking work. The couple had no immediate relatives in the U.S. Italian counsel and the godfather of a child offered to help care for the children.
The story follows Wenceslas, son of a Bohemian duke, raised by his Christian grandmother Ludmilla after his mother Drahomira usurped rule and persecuted believers. With popular support he claimed vast lands to defend the faith and reform his realm.
A chronicler recounts Wenceslas, brave and pious ruler, defending his realm against invaders. His mother plots with Boleslas against Christians, while Wenceslas personally cultivates wheat and grapes for mass. After a treacherous banquet invitation, his faithful devotion leads to his death.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to multiple firms and individuals for liberal donations that helped make Gurley festival a success. Names listed include Charles Gabriel Charles Semerad F J Semerad George Bartels Ed Courtney H H Boyl Lynn Cunningham W P Wolcott E Ewert Dr Blackstone Nick Carras A Christiansen William Urbanski George Bennett Nels Erickson Walter Borcher E C Collart Frank Gabriel Paul Thompson E J Nelson H Schumacher Gibson Motor Co.
A fragmentary report mentions a religious gathering where attendees prayed near the tabernacle. At midnight on the feast of the Angels in A D 938, a martyrdom is noted as a brother dealt a death blow. Local names and institutions are listed in the damaged text.
Cheyenne county holds a two day institute for rural teachers in Sidney city auditorium on Thursday and Friday October 4 and 5. Rural schools will be closed those days. The event replaces the state teachers association meeting at Chadron. Signed Gertrude M. Nelson county superintendent.
A historical notice notes pumps at Indian railroad stations labeled exclusively for Moslems and Hindus. The markers reflect communal separation in public water access. The item highlights sectarian signage in transit facilities and the social implications of communal divisions.
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