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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1932
Page
6
Funeral services were held for a infant who died from burns after an explosion. The child sustained surface burns limited to the face and one shoulder, with initial fears of greater injury later clarified.
Crowds gathered at the annual festival over two days as Dalton and Gurley teams faced off in football and baseball battles. An open air boxing card and dance event capped the celebration before a large crowd, adding excitement to the proceedings.
A man and a woman, part of a burglary trio, were arrested after a woman photographed scene and enlargements were shared with other authorities. Police chief Livoni noted state officers nearly released them before belongings were searched. They face possible trials in Oshkosh.
Coach Black plans possible lineup changes this afternoon as Maroon backs face a tough blocking test. The Thomas to Maley pass duo may again spark the offense if the ground game falters. A large crowd, including Lodge Pole supporters and Sidney fans, is expected.
Bids unveiled yesterday cover multiple outstate routes including Jala-Brule nine miles grading with bituminous mat, Tekamah-Decatur 1.3 miles grading gravel, Minatare Angora eight point eight miles grading, and Sacramento area projects. Several towns list bridge or protection work and clay or gravel surfacing, with Campbell and Guide Rock among longer project lengths.
More farmers are expected to use the scrip plan as a result of low mood with farm proceeds cashed at local stores. Pheasants may be shot on scrip farms only during the ten day open season from October 22 to October 31. With most counties open to hunting this year, birds need not be tagged to prove origin.
Ed Runge was elected commander of the local American Legion post on Tuesday after long service as finance officer and boxing committee chairman. He has overseen four fight cards and will lead through a busy year while aiming to keep membership steady.
Officers said the second man tied to the Dalton robbery received a twenty year prison term. The pair had a portable arsenal and would likely have escaped if warned. State and federal authorities quietly arrested them after a deputy sheriff spotted their car.
Broadwater bank robber fled after forcing entry and grabbing cash. Cashier J. O. Ross alerted town as the yegg, described as a well dressed man about 24, five eight, 150 pounds, escaped by car but was tracked to Denver where authorities arrested him Tuesday night after he abandoned his vehicle and hired a taxi.
Broadwater endured hours of nervous excitement after the stickup as the town of 300 mobilized. The single telephone exchange buzzed with activity and long distance calls, while citizens joined a hasty search through the wild hills south of the town. The incident marked a significant moment in local banking history since the last failure.
The action targets farmers in cotton and tobacco regions with remaining funds largely distributed. Henry S. Clark, director of the seed loan division, says prices are higher than last year and beneficiaries can meet payments, though some seek extensions. The White House notes Secretary Hyde told Governor Green the department will not press loan collections until Congress acts.
The plan to clear up local marketing issues is implemented after consultation with state authorities. The secretary of agriculture, with the president, directs the department to take 25 percent of the amount due from farmers and secure the remaining 75 percent on terms Congress may authorize, to help farmers provide for their families.
The Yankees win their second straight series game 5-2 while the Cubs rally is stifled by strong Yankee defense. Lefty provides late challenge but Hartnett and Jurges missteps stall Chicago as Rollie Hemsley fails to spark a rally. The teams head to Chicago for a Wrigley opener with Johnny Allen likely to start for New York and Root or Malone in the Cubs rotation.
The R. S. D. hatchery was purchased by R. S. Sansom of Scottsbluff and will operate as Sansom Hatchery. O D. Pickett and R. O. Baker will run the business for Mr. Sansom. An ownership announcement appears in this issue of the Telegraph. A shampoo and fingerwave advertisement and a water-in-air display at Sidney Drug Co. are also noted.
Local society notes list visits and calls among Lorenzo residents including Deidrick Bolton Meier Fleming Walker and Robertson families. A Sunday ball game saw Lorenzo defeat West Peetz on the home diamond. Parishioners and neighbors shared visits Wednesday Thursday and Sunday across multiple households with names such as Lauretta Brachtenbach Wanda Reynolds and Ethel Walker appearing.
The Telegraph reports Deputy Sheriff George Sheldon seized a counterfeit outfit last Saturday but Sheldon said the operators escaped with their equipment. The correction clarifies the authorities did not hold the outfit or arrest the operators.
The Ga. Meier school honored twenty days of perfect attendance for students including Wilma Brown Kathryn Brachtenbach Robert Schweitzberger Vernon Walker Daryl Meier Kathy Robertson Harold Bangert and Harold Langley. Report cards went out Monday in the grammar room. Top five grades were Mae Brown Frances Meier Robert Heitz Eula Pern Walker and Stanley Raddatz. A unit study in geography on helpers begins with Japan. The geometry class posted strong first test results. Local social and school notices follow with multiple visits and community events noted alongside routine travel and weather. A light rain shower occurred Saturday night.
The report notes several Monday and Tuesday social visits and callers in South Sunol. Carl Lind, Tom Kendrick, Charles Richardson, Mrs. F. L. Chapman, Mrs. D. E. Dickinson, G. W. Bonser, Con Slits, Tom Carr, William Brown, Rufus Gomer, and J R Beyen are mentioned. Mr Brown reportedly is quite sick.
Fresh each week Martha Washington candies priced at 8 cents per pound at the Sidney Drug Co and the Corner Drug store offering shampoo and fingerwave services.
An old newspaper ad promotes Cook's Moisture roof coating from Thomas Lumber Co and Cook's house paint with lines about home repairs. It teases a Sidney Drug Co display window mystery and mentions a one cent sale in the drug business, urging readers to watch for details in Telegraph Wantads.
The entrepreneur announces a shop move to Jordan's house at 1305 11th Avenue and invites customers to begin business.
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