Nebraska Stockgrowers Back Federal Tubercular Testing Plan
The Nebraska Stockgrowers Association reverses last year’s stance to back a federal tuberculosis testing program for range cattle. Iowa warns of an embargo on cattle from unaccredited areas starting Sept 1 unless testing moves forward, with possible extensions to Jan 1, 1936. Western Nebraska counties push petitions for testing. Cheyenne county reports 4300 cattle signed.
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Nebraska Stockgrowers Association
Nebraska
Iowa
Box Butte
Dawes
Sheridan
Sioux
Cherry
Morrill and Gardens
Cheyenne
Improving Floors At School House
Oil on schoolhouse floors is being removed with a special compound and machine while a new filler is applied for a high gloss, mirrorlike finish. Work is by GL Rogers, janitor, aided by Ray Arnell. finished rooms contrast with unfinished ones.
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GL. Rogers
Ray Arnell
Melson Team Loses Well Played Game
The Nelson Implement Company baseball team lost a short but well played game to Bunkerhill on the local diamond last Sunday 4 2. The game halted in the sixth inning when a rain storm moved in. Both squads played sharp ball and stayed alert throughout. Next Sunday they travel to Pine Bluffs to meet the Pine Bluffs town team.
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Nelson Implement Company
Bunkerhill
Pine Bluffs
Outdoor and indoor services at Methodist Church
Pastor B H Murten announces Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m The first outdoor service will be held at the C W Johnson grove at 5 p m If weather prevents it the service moves to the church at 7 30 p m Lumber is on hand for the CCC camp at the Wild Cat Game preserve with worthwhile work planned there this summer
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C W. Johnson Grove
CCC
Wild Cat Game Preserve
Potter Loses Ito Ft Warren Team 5 4
The Bearcats fell 5 to 4 to a Fort Warren 76th Field Artillery squad in Cheyenne on Sunday. Potter had an open date and had played the same team recently. Jack Koenneker pitched for Potter, limiting Cheyenne to seven hits while rain hampered the game.
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Bearcats
Cheyenne
76Th Field Artillery
Fort Warren
Potter
Jack Koenneker
Sunshine 4-H club plans sewing projects and judging lessons
The Wetomachick group met to discuss the 1935 birthday honor My Place in the World and set tasks for the Sunshine 4-H club. Members listed include Jeanne Nelson and Marjorie Harms with Mrs Ernest Anderson as leader.
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Janice
Phyllis Babcock
Ernest Anderson
Jeanne Nelson
Marjorie Harms
Lavienna Sparks
Leota Goding
Mildred Robertson
Willemine Johnson
Dorothy Lovall
Bertha Mae Reetz
Dorothy An
Sunshine 4-H Club
Dorothy Anderson
Burro Ball Exhibition Sat Night At Local Softball Park
Burro ball show featuring trained burros led by J P Wilkinson of Oxford Nebraska comes to the softball field Saturday at 8 PM. Potter Softball Association sponsors with 25c and 10c admission. Players mount to field and bat while mounted. some may dismount to retrieve balls. Forty percent of receipts go to the local softball club treasury. Potter Concert Band will provide music.
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J. P. Wilkinson
Oxford
Nebr
Potter Soft Ball Association
Potter
First Lutheran Church Invites to Sidney Services
No services at First Lutheran Church this Sunday. Congregation invited to join Sidney congregation for special services next Sunday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Noon fellowship dinner at city park. Bring a basket. Dorcas Ladies serve coffee. Plan to spend the day in Sidney.
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Sidney
Dorcag
Albert Jacobson Improves at Cheyenne Veterans Hospital
Albert Jacobson, a patient at the Cheyenne veterans hospital, is reported coming along in good shape. It is not yet known whether an operation will be required.
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Albert Jacobson
Veterans Hospital
Cheyenne
Benefit Dance Aids Local Girls Softball Team
The girls softball team plans a benefit dance this Saturday night, June 29, to raise funds for equipment. Tickets are fifty cents, helping the team cover essential gear and supplies.
Double Wedding at St Pauls Lutheran Sidney
Durward Winn and Leora Bockstel ter and Noreen Winn and Art Bartlett were the principals in a double wedding at St Pauls Lutheran church in Sidney. Rev H T Krohn officiated. All four are well known locally and receive best wishes for happiness.
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Durward Winn
Leora Bockstelter
Noreen Winn
Art Bartlett
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Sidney
H. T. Krohn
Sunday Socials and Local Visits Around Dix
DIX residents enjoyed picnics and visits with relatives across Scottsbluff and Sidney. Families including the French and Graham clans joined Sunday gatherings, while ladies groups met at church and at Mrs Ed Mulligan’s home. Distinct trips included Kansas City and Julesburg visits, plus a postmasters convention in Sidney.
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Jack French
Scottsbluff
Henry Hates
Dix
Frank Baur
Gus Graham
Hans Gunderson
Rex Graham
Ladies Missionary Society
Ed. Mulligan
Oscar Sutherland
Sons
Kimball
Fred Mattock
Julesburg
Reuben Gunderson
Kansas City
Ed. Buettner
Sidney
Walt Baur
Tobler and Sanders Families Trade East Town Properties
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Tobler and Mr and Mrs John Sanders trade properties in the east part of town with moves scheduled on Monday. Tobler buys the Harry Wells property.
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Lawrence Tobler
John Sanders
Mr. Tobler
Harry Wells
Bearcats to Play at Home Three Sundays in Succession
Bearcats schedule three consecutive Sunday games at home. Chappell, Sidney, and Oshkosh visit in order, with July 7 as the Oshkosh date. All games begin at 2 30 pm, admission 25 cents for adults, 15 and under free. Fans expect a real battle as evenly matched teams may hinge on breaks.
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Bearcats
Potter Ball Club
Chappell
Sidney
Oshkosh
Strayed Bull Calf From Point of Rocks Pasture
A red brindle bull calf about 8 months old is missing from a pasture near Point of Rocks. It has a brand on the right hip. A suitable reward is offered for information leading to its whereabouts. Contact John G. Meyers.
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Point of Rocks
John G. Meyers
Busy Neighbors and Sextorp Union Meet at Johnsons Grove
A joint meeting of the Busy Neighbors club and the Sextorp Farmers Union set for Thursday June 27 at Johnsons grove invites members and friends to attend and bring lunch.
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Busy Neighbors Club
Sextorp Farmers Union
Johnson’s Grove
Locomotive Boiler Joke Echoes Old Time Banter
A playful exchange features a guide explaining a locomotive boiler to a curious listener. The punchline rests on a pun about making the engine tender, highlighting humorous wordplay about steam tech and rail lore.
Man Tests Neck With Water During Shave
A barber asks what is the matter as a man requests a glass of water. The man explains he wants to see if his neck leaks, a humorous exchange likely from a cartoon or humor column.
Big pig challenged by litter in country pen
A city boy recalls a country scene where a large pig, afraid of small pigs, is chased around a pen. After the big pig collapses, the little pigs pounce, tearing off the buttons from its vest as spectators watch.
Mrs Slocumb Teaches Twenty Three Piano Pupils This Summer
Mrs R E Slocumb reports twenty three piano pupils enrolled for the summer session. Mrs Chas Stanton hosted the WCTU members at her home Wednesday afternoon.
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R. E. Slocumb
Energetic Youth Seeks Farm Work Experience
Energetic young man seeks employment with farm machinery experience. Melvin Brown listed as caregiver for E. H. Sanders. County Attorney P. J. Heaton of Sidney attended a business call in Potter Saturday.
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Melvin Brown
E. H. Sanders
P. J. Heaton
Sidney
Town couples attend apron and overall dance event
Several couples from town attended the apron and overall dance at Pennish Hall Saturday night. Rev. George Flora of Gurley conducted the morning service at the Lutheran church last Sunday.
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Penish Hall
George Flora of
Gurley
Lutheran Church
DeLashmutt Visits Downtown After Illness
C. B. E. DeLashmutt was seen downtown on Tuesday marking his first outing in several days due to illness from the flu.
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C. BE. DeLashmutt
Stevens Family Spends Sunday Near Bushnell and Kimball
Mr. and Mrs. H. Stevens and their children enjoyed a Sunday outing near Bushnell and Kimball, taking in a relaxed family excursion and time together in the countryside.
Hagemeister Family Visit Brings Nebraska Ties Here
Mr and Mrs Bruce Hagemeister and their daughter from Angora Nebraska spent Sunday with relatives, stopping for a family visit in town and sharing time with kin.
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Bruce Hagemeister
Angora, Nebr
Hanson Family Visited Emil Nelson Home
Mr and Mrs Frank Hanson and family of Sidney were Sunday guests at the Emil Nelson home.
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Frank Hanson
Sidney
Emil Nelson
Arvin Nielsen Visits Relatives in Howard County
Arvin Nielsen son of Mr and Mrs Albert Nielsen is spending this week with relatives in Howard County indicating a brief family visit and local travel activity.
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Arvin Nielsen
Mrs
Albert Nielsen
Howard County
Whitmire Family Visits John Sey Fang Home
Mr and Mrs A F Whitmire and their son from Sunol visited the John Sey Fang residence on Sunday, sharing a cordial call and exchanged greetings.
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A. F Whitmire
Sunol
John Seyfang
Douglas woman to spend summer with relatives
Miss Patricia Johnson of Douglas Wyoming arrived Saturday to spend the summer with her father Ray Johnson. She is staying with her uncle Herbert Johnson and his family.
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Patricia Johnson
Douglas
Wyo
Ray Johnson
Herbert Johnson
Rambling Through the Exchanges Internships in Washington
HEC Lewis Shull of Broadwater travels to Washington D C to begin an internship in the National Institute of Public Affairs. Beryl Attebury aged 11 son of Mr and Mrs Jim Atterbury of Paxton drowns while wading in a gravel pit south of Paxton.
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Lewis Shull
Broadwater
Washington, D. C
National Institute of Public Affairs
Beryl Attebury
Jim Atterbury
Paxton
Bridgeport Committees Plan Camp Clark Celebration
Bridgeport committees are hard at work on their Camp Clark celebration. Dates have not yet been announced.
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Bridgeport
Pine Bluffs trainer moves seven horses to Kimball fair grounds
Bert Land a Pine Bluffs race horse man relocates his stable to Kimball with seven horses under watch at the Kimball fair grounds.
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Bert Land
Pine Bluffs
Kimball
Kimball Fair Grounds
Callisons Visit Friends as Doctor Receives Army Commission
Dr and Mrs Robert Callison visit Peetz friends as the doctor gains a lieutenant commission in the army and will be stationed at Fort Francis E Warren near Cheyenne.
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Robert Callison
Peetz
Army
Ft. Francis E. Warren
Cheyenne
Oregon Trail Days set for July in Gering crowd aim
The Oregon Trail Days pageant in Gering is scheduled for July 18 and 19. Organizers expect to surpass last year’s attendance of 40,000 with over 800 old settlers present. Indications point to a possible sun dance by Indigenous participants.
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Gering
Blair son recovering after trailer incident near Peetz
Floyd Blair 21 son of Walt Blair of near Peetz is said to be recovering satisfactorily from a fractured and bursted spleen after a trailer ran over him. He is employed by a trucking company at Santa Paula California.
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Floyd Blair
Walt Blair
Peetz
Young Blair
Santa Paula
Calif
Gift of God pageant rainout draws 4000 by Wednesday
The religious pageant Gift of God was rained out on Tuesday near Chimney Rocksouth of Bayard but 4000 attended Wednesday night and larger crowds were expected on Thursday and Friday nights despite bad roads in all directions.
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Chimney Rock
Bayard
Don Donnelly Recovers Speech After Horse Accident
Don Donnelly a 13 year old Oshkosh lad regained speech after being unconscious three hours when his horse fell with him on May 8. He improved to write, feed himself and leave Alliance hospital by day 16. The skull fracture is knitting and full recovery is expected. A severe rain and hail storm from Grover, Colorado to Pine Bluffs caused crop damage, window breaks, roof damage, and livestock losses.
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Don Donnelly
Oshkosh
Alliance Hospital
Life of Thomas W. Lally News Editor and Drucker
Thomas W. Lally 56 died in a Goodland Kansas hospital from facial erysipelas after a career spanning newspapers from Dalton and Gurley Nebraska to Melo Mentor Kansas and earlier teaching. Survived by wife ten children his mother and sister. services were held at St. Martins church Sequin.
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Thomas W. Lally
Goodland
Kansas
Lewiston
Ill
Furnas County
Nebr
Times-Tribune
Beaver City
Dalton
Bertrand
Gurley
Nebraska
St. Martin’s Catholic Church
Sequin
Gurley and East Gurley Games Go 13 Innings
East Gurley edged Gurley 3 2 in a 13 inning contest on June 9 as Tom Miller pitched.
Gurley and Julesburg baseball game and Brule win
East Gurley faced Frank Gabriel for Gurley while Brule beat Julesburg 6 to 4 in 14 innings with Mason Frates pitching the full game and S Hengley for Julesburg. The Kimball fire department added a new American LaFrance engine at a cost of 3200 dollars. Sidney's band debuted in the new bandstand at the courthouse lawn, with weekly concerts planned Sundays at 5 PM. A strong wind and hailstorm at Pine Bluffs toppled a large brick chimney at the Standard hotel, injuring Mrs. C. M. Enloe and Mrs. Mary Cunningham.
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East Gurley
Frank Gabriel
Gurley
Brule
Jvesburg
Mason Frates
S. Hengley
Julesburg
Pine Bluffs
Standard Hotel
C. M. Enloe
Mary Cunningham
Broadwater Storm Floods Town and Destroys Crops
A hard rain and hail storm hit Broadwater on June 11 causing extensive damage northwest of town. Brown creek ditch overflowed and broke, flooding streets and filling basements. South of town a hail strip over half a mile wide ruined crops and flood water ruined corn.
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Broadwater
Brown Creek
Sidney Town Board Passes Liquor License Ordinance
At the last meeting Sidney town board approved a liquor license ordinance forbidding orchestras and singing and requiring unobstructed windows for external viewing. Package sales of hard liquor will be allowed to all applicants who pass state law. Seven applications were filed and five or more are reported eligible.
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Sidney
Flood Devastation Hits Morrill County and Surrounding Area
Severe rains ravaged Morrill County and Pine Bluffs with widespread damage. Roads and bridges failed across Broadwater to Wisconsin, floodwaters overturned boxcars near Bayard, and creeks such as Indian Dugout and Red Willow broke banks. Hailstorm near Alliance damaged crops, trees, and buildings. Mitchell suffered losses including a schoolhouse and sugar factory.
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Morrill County
Pine Bluffs
Broadwater
Bayard
Alliance
Wyoming
Wheatland
Chugwater
Little Horse Creek
Hawk Springs
Bay
Tragic Republi can tragedy details near McCook and roadbed loss
Surveyors report one river following an old roadbed near McCook Burlington. About 100 miles of roadbed must be rebuilt at an estimated cost of nearly two million dollars. Mrs. Jess Rice of McCook describes escape by horse and boots lost, a house ruined, barn left only its frame, car buried in mud, and Red Cross groceries aiding in survival as Jesse searches for cattle and the Millers are washed away.
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McCook
Burlington
Jess Rice
Abe Keithley
Ogallala
Jesse
Verlyn
Red Cross
Amy’s
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Ito FT. Warren
Stecher
Strausheim Riss
Reichstein
Shea
Daeoner Teeeepeed
Ewe
McCauley
Aeewee Koennecker
Jorstad
Biggs
Hen Seeee
Ieee
Lanny
Derson
Berthe Mae Reetz
Edgar Anderson
Lutheran
Elmo Scott Watson
Ficton
Edna Killham
Lizzie Gunderson
Kensington
Augusta Pierom
HEC
Grover
Colo
Bushnell
Young Stock
Leonard Beckstrom
Ray Lang
District 23
West Kimball
Kimball Fire Department
Sidney’s
Btand
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