Curfew at Night Aimed to Tame Youth Behavior
Helen L Bullock argues curfew laws aid parental and school efforts to keep youth sober and morally upright. She cites cases of teens wandering streets near stations and theaters, notes curfew reduces juvenile arrests, and urges raising the curfew age to 18 in summer and winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen L. Bullock
Epworth League
Sugzstel
Reform School
Reform Schools
Ann Arbor
Mich
Pope
Local Social Notes From Potter and Vicinity
A roundup of social visits and events includes Mrs. Leroy Witt’s business trip to Chappell and Mrs. Bud Ogard’s Thursday visit with Mrs. Ray Arnell. Several calls and dinners occur in Sidney, Potter, and surrounding areas with guests from Alliance Lincoln and University Place. A Farmers Union Picnic took place at Johnson Grove midweek, and several residents from Dix Kimball and Greeley are mentioned visiting or hosting gatherings.
Patterson Family Attends Sidney Show
Mr and Mrs Cody Patterson and family spent Sunday at the Chris Christensen home and all attended the show in Sidney in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cody Patterson
Chris Christensen
Sidney
Mr C W Johnson Heads to Chicago Market for Cattle Show
Mr C W Johnson left Saturday with cattle for Chicago market. Mes sers Ford Wickhorst and Herbert Stevens accompanied him and will attend the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. C. W. Johnson
Chicago
Messers Ford Wickhorst
Herbert Stevens
Will
Campfire Girls Plan Program For Mothers
The Wetomachuck Campfire group entertained their mothers in the Campfire room on Thursday afternoon. The girls served lunch and planned the program.
Dinner guests at the Maynard Mayer home Sunday
Dinner guests at the Maynard Mayer home Sunday included Mr and Mrs Charles Mayer and family, Lee Shoemaker and James Coulter. They attended the ball game at Sidney in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Mayer
Charles Mayer
Lee Shoemaker
James Coulter
Sidney
Business and Pleasure Trip From Omaha to Chicago
Harry Witt and Ervin Wheeler left for Rockford and Chicago Illinois on a combined business and pleasure trip. They were accompanied as far as Omaha by Dr A J Ames who will visit relatives there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Witt
Ervin Wheeler
Rockford
Chicago
Illinois
Omaha
A. J. Ames
Curfew Plea Urges Forty Age Limit to Protect Home Life
Helen M. Bullock appeals for a nationwide curfew to shield millions of U S children from social ills. She argues sixteen is insufficient and laments alcohol’s impact on families while urging parents to make homes the center of guidance and friendship to keep youth from the streets and harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muade
United States
Chadron State Park Expanded to 800 Acres
Chadron State Park has grown from about 40 acres to 800 acres under a CCC and state commission project. Improvements include skyline trails, 30 tourist cabins with fireplaces, auto roads, a swimming pool, an auditorium, a restaurant, a store, and a playground to serve visitors and hikers seeking scenic viewpoints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadron State Park
Civilian Conservation Corps
State Game, Forestration and Parks Commission
Conservation Corps
Pineclad
CCC
Editor's Chicago trip and bank bond issue described
The editor travels with cattle shipments to Chicago and Century of Progress, while C P Chambers notes huge savings from federal land bank bond refunding. New 4 percent bonds oversubscribed, tax exempt, guaranteed by the government, and backed by Federal Land Banks mortgages. Hogan in Washington discussing Farm Credit Administration policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Land Bank
C. P. Chambers
Sec. Treas
Sidney National Farm Loan Association
D. P. Hogan
Omaha Federal Land Bank
Federal Land Banks
Hogan
Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation
Washington
Farm Credit Administration
Mrs Albert Jacobson and Mrs Henry Hates Visit Kim Ball
Mrs Albert Jacobson and Mrs Henry Hates with their sons called at Kim Ball on Monday afternoon in a social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Jacobson
Henry Hates and Sons
Kimball
Legion Auxiliary Hosts Meeting at Enevoldsen Home
Mrs. D. F. Enevoldsen and Mrs. Dewey Lovell hosted a regular American Legion Auxiliary gathering at the Enevoldsen residence on Wednesday, overseeing a routine session with members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Enevoldsen
Dewey Lovell
American Legion Auxiliary
Enevoldsen
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Bruce Hagemeister
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Rogers entertained at a Sunday birthday dinner honoring Mrs. Bruce Hagemeister. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Will Hagemeister, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hagemeister and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. William Helsing and Lois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Hagemeister
Clarence Rogers
Lloyd Rogers
Will Hagemeister
William Helsing
Lois
Young performers lead Sunday program at M B Church
A group of youths from Sidney under Mr Verne Livingston and wife Mrs Verne Livingston directed the Sunday evening program at the M B Church. The event showcased local talent and church community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Verne Livingston
M. B. Church
Petersons to Visit Lincoln After Salt Lake City Trip
Mr and Mrs N C Peterson arrive today for a brief visit at Donald Wills home after a trip to Salt Lake City and return to their Lincoln residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ms. N. C. Peterson
Donald Wills
Mrs. Peterson
Salt Lake City
Lincoln
Wickstroms in Cheyenne For Delicate Eye Operation
Mr and Mrs Sam Wickstrom and their sons spent Saturday in Cheyenne where La Verne received treatment for an eye he injured this spring. We regret that it will be necessary for him to undergo a very delicate operation on the injured member in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Wickstrom
Standard Bearer Girls Hold Outdoor Park Meeting
The Standard Bearer girls led by Mrs. Shea held an outdoor meeting Thursday afternoon in the park. Misses Doris Tutt and Letha Moench served a lovely lunch at the Cords Cafe after the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Shea
Doris Tutt
Letha Moench
Cords Cafe
Boulder Women Visit Potter Elder Statesman’s Family
Miss Wilie Vandavire and Miss Wick ersham of Boulder Colorado spent Tuesday night with Mrs Jennie Mac Adam. They were returning home from a trip to Chicago. Vandavire's father will be remembered by many older Potter residents as an early Potter Schools professor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilie Vandavire
Wickersham
Boulder
Colorado
Jennie MacAdam
Chicago
Miss Vandavire
Potter
Mrs. Bovee and Johnson Visit Douglas for Weekend
Mrs. R. R. Bovee and Mr. Ray Johnson drove to Douglas Wyoming for a weekend visit with their sister Mrs. Powell. They returned Monday with Patricia Johnson who will spend the summer visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Bovee
Ray Johnson
Douglas
Wyoming
Mrs. Powell
Patricia Johnson
Birthday dinner surprises Mrs. Jennie MacAdam at home
Mrs. Jennie MacAdam returned from church Sunday to a birthday dinner arranged by Mr. and Mrs. Byron Paviat and son, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Hite, and Mr. and Mrs. John Paviat. Guests celebrated her 78th birthday with a warm, thoughtful gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie MacAdam
Byron Paviat
Harley Hite
John Paviat
Peetz Men Plan Fourth of July Meeting at Local Site
Local business leaders in Peetz held a meeting and agreed to organize a Fourth of July gathering at the same site. Details will be provided next week.
Ovid sugar factory ships 46 carloads in a week
The Citizens Telephone Co of Paxton has let a contract to place wires on Main Street under the sidewalk. The Ovid sugar factory shipped 46 carloads of sugar in one week recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Telephone Co
Paxton
Main Street
Ovid
Keith county to rent old schoolhouse for winter housing
Keith county commissioners decide to rent an old school house to expand housing facilities for the needy during the coming winter season. The action aims to provide shelter and support for local residents facing housing hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith County
Paxton Odd Fellows mark 25th anniversary in lodge
The Paxton Odd Fellows celebrated the lodge’s 25th anniversary with 185 Odd Fellows and Rebekahs in attendance. Grand Secretary Davis awarded five 25 year medals to longtime members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxton Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Potter Friends Glad Miller Returns to Denver Hospital
Dr A L Miller has recovered from a Denver hospital stay and will return to Denver for fitting of artificial feet after a short visit at home.
Potter Bear Cats Rout Peetz In 5–0 Baseball Win
Potter Bear Cats, with local fans, routed Peetz 5–0 on Peetz’s field. Reimers pitched two hits allowed, Kimball leads the league with undefeated record after a ten inning Kept game. Sidney Seals lost to Kimball 3–2 in ten innings. Potter aims to beat Sidney next on the local diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter Bear Cats
Peetz
Colorado Boys
Reimers
Kimball
Sidney Seals
Sidney
Potter Club
Ocal
Banner county to receive hopper bran shipments
Two car loads of hopper bran will arrive in Kimball and be hauled to farms owned by precinct committee men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner County
Kimball
Precinct Committee
Mrs C A Jensen Hurt in Fall at Kimball Hospital
Mrs C A Jensen of Kirk was brought home from Kimball hospital where she had been since March 10 after falling and breaking her hip. She remains confined to bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Jensen
Kirk
Kimball Hospital
Wisden Elected Associate Grand Guardian in Nebraska
Mrs. O C Wisden of Kimball was elected associate grand guardian of the Nebraska association of Job's daughters at the state meeting held in Hastings. Grain cutting with binders began on several smaller fields last week marking the earliest harvest in the country. Some farmers expect combining to start in ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Wisden
Kimball
Nebraska Association of Job’s Daughters
Hastings
Pastor Rev Bicknell dies in Lincoln during operation
The well known Christian church pastor of Sidney Rev Bicknell died in Lincoln while undergoing an operation. He had served in Sidney for several years and was widely liked by the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bicknell
The
Christian Church
Sidney
Lincoln
Frahm Matter Awaits Court Term
Oshkosh report notes a Sidney Cheyenne county conference on the Frahm case yielded few new developments. County Attorney E J Newstiel statements were exaggerated by reporters, but officers remain confident they have the right parties. Further public updates will be provided when developments occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh News
Garden County
Sidney
Cheyenne
E. J. Newstiel
Arizona
Methodist Church Service Notice With Kendall Leadership
The Methodist Church lists 10:00 a m Sunday school and 11:00 a m services led by Dr E M Kendall. The fourth quarterly conference follows the morning service, with Dr Kendall in charge of the 8:00 p m service. A cordial welcome awaits at all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M Kendall
E. M. Kendall
Broadwater Plans Two Day Fourth Celebration Rodeo
Broadwater stages a two day old fashioned celebration and rodeo to mark the fourth backed by the American Legion and local business men. It will be the only public celebration in Morrill County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadwater
American Legion
Morrill County
William Yates Dies From Horse Injury in Wyoming
William Yates of Veteran Wyoming died from injuries after being kicked by a horse weeks earlier. He was 35, a native of the Gering valley, and the son of James A. Yates. He is survived by his mother, wife, and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Yates
Veteran
Wyoming
Gering Valley
James A. Yates
Carpenter's Man Appointed Postmaster at Scotts Bluff
Congressman Carpenter names Edward Emerine as postmaster at Scotts Bluff but conditions a one year resignation to allow an older lineage Democrat to assume the plum. The appointment carries a clause tying the term to a transition at year’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
Edward Emerine
Scottsbluff
Erie women injured in westbound car rollover near Kimball
Miss Marie Chatham and Miss Charlotte Johnson of Erie Penn faced bruises and cuts after their car overturned 344 miles west of Kimball due to loose gravel. They were treated at a local hospital and returned home a few days later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Chatham
Charlotte Johnson
Erie
Penn
Kimball
Banner County Farmers Dispute Hog Figures With AAA
Banner County News critiques the mismatch of hog counts by six thousand five hundred sixty eight head between local figures and federal A A A tallies. The article notes the allotment board must reconcile the discrepancy and the likely impact on farmer payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner County
Allottment Board
Banner County News
Missionary Society Meeting At Mrs Hughes Home
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society will meet at Mrs J M Hughes home on Friday July 6 at 2 45 PM Mrs Peter Hansen will lead the program All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
J. M. Hughes
Peter Hansen
Royal Neighbors Change Meeting Date to July 10 Picnic
The regular meeting of the Royal Neighbors is moved from July 3 to July 10 and will be held as a picnic lunch as planned.
For Sale 12 ft International Red Weeder
Local office advertises a used 12 foot International red weeder for sale at low price. Inquiries to this office for details and directions.
Wagner clan holds fifth annual picnic near Redington grove
The Wagner family and relatives gathered for their fifth annual picnic at Barden grove south of Redington. All attendees are descendants of Rev Wagner and his wife who homesteaded south of Redington many years ago. Coming from Loup City and Broken Bow, Sterling and Peetz and nearer points, sixty four attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
Barden Grove
Redington
Loup City
Broken Bow
Sterling
Peetz
Tragic Farm Worker James Wamfler Ends Life at Earl Bell Farm
James Wamfler, 33, employed at the Earl Bell farm south of Brule since April, died by self-inflicted gunshot. A 410 gauge shotgun fired through his mouth severed the spinal cord at the brain base. No motive is provided in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wamfler
Earl Bell Farm
Brule
Bank Robbery Attempt Reported at Keystone Bank
A failed robbery attempt occurred at the Keystone bank in Keystone as suspects tried to force entry with torches. No injuries reported. investigation ongoing by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Bank
Keystone
Pat Connelly Raid Prompted by Sheriff Action
Sheriff Schulz Sheriff Sheldon and R H Rogers and a Sidney officer raided Pat Connelly’s living quarters last Saturday evening at seven o clock finding a case of bonded whisky and a gallon of alcohol. The case was sent to the seat and Connelly was ordered to appear Monday morning. The hearing was postponed to Wednesday and then to July 9. Connelly has retained E I Hyde to defend him and a clash is anticipated.
Bank Attack Sparks Maywood Heist and Vault Breach
Report notes tools removed from Haulit garage. Vault door damaged but secured. Next night a bank at Maywood faced an attempted break in with an acetylene cutting outfit stolen from a garage. the attempt failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haulit
Maywood
Beets Loss Feared Across 1200 Acres in Bayard District
About 1200 acres of beets will be lost in the Bayard district due to irrigation water shortages and absence of sufficient rainfall. Hope remains that continued rains will replenish storage water in rivers and reservoirs for July and August irrigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayard
Merino banker dies from gunfire in Sterling hit and run
L B Probst 48 a Merino Colorado cashier at a Sterling bank died in a Sterling hospital from a bullet wound suffered May 24 when a 45 caliber automatic on his car seat discharged as he stepped from his vehicle. He was a Logan county native.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Probst
Merino
Colo
Sterling
Probst
Logan County
Oil mix highway surface project planned Nebraska trial
Work starts soon on an oil mix surface for the highway from Minature to Angola and from highway 26 into Bayard. A new process will be tried for the first time in Nebraska with 20 percent crushed gravel. The contract calls for about three inches of oil mat for about 21 miles, aiming to finish by the last of August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angola
Highway 26
Bayard
Nebraska
Pageant at Chimney Rock Draws Huge Crowd in Rain
Enthusiastic spectators braved a driving rain on the last night as actors performed on slick hills. Car numbers revealed visitors from California Indiana Washington Oregon Wisconsin Illinois and other states. In seven years the pageant has drawn 85 thousand viewers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chimney Rock
California
Indiana
Washington
Oregon
Wisconsin
Illinois
Jar yields severed human hands near Brule irrigation site
Cal Shultz aged 12 and Virgil Caster aged 17 were digging south of Brule when they found an old fruit jar believed to contain meat. Opening it revealed two severed human hands with a forearm fragment. The boys recoiled and discarded the jar. Sheriff Taylor and State Sheriff Clark are investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal Shultz
Virgil Caster
Brule
Taylor
Clark
Veterinarians Attend Clinic at Ogallala Two States Represented
Thirty five veterinarians from Omaha to Sterling joined a clinic in Ogallala led by Dr James Farquharson professor of surgery and anatomy at Colorado A G College Fort Collins who performed nine operations. A three legged calf three months old was shown, running nearly as fast as healthy calves, with a well developed shoulder blade that moves when it runs but missing the left front leg, owned by C H Fairchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Sterling
Ogallala
James Farquharson
Colorado Ag. College of Fort Collins
C. H. Fairchild
Farm boy narrowly escapes as tractor overturns on hill near Bridgeport
Clinton Ott, a farm boy, was thrown between a disc and the tractor when the machine reared up on a hill near the Earl McGee place. The disc prevented heavier injury but Ott suffered a severe arm fracture and multiple cuts and bruises. Earl McGee assisted and Ott was taken to his parents' home for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Ott
Earl McGee
Bridgeport
Young Ott
L. D. Ott
Mrs Amanda Sixberry Dies In Bayard At 68
Mrs Amanda Sixberry, 68, died at her Bayard home. Born in Winterset Iowa to Cyrus and Sie Miller, she married Cyrus W. Sixberry May 12 1888 at Redington. She lived in Redington and Bayard areas 48 years. Survived by three sons, one daughter, two sisters, a brother, three grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Interment in Chimney Rock cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Sixberry
Bayard
Winterset
Iowa
Cyrus Siemiller
Cyrus W. Sixberry
Redington
Sixberry
Chimney Rock
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Maxine Wells
Leroy Witt
Chappell
Walter Henry
Denver
Alliance
Bud Ogard
Ray Arnell
Farmers Union
Johnson Grove
Charles Smith
Eleanor Newton
North Divide
Wills Way Cabin
Dorothy Harrison
J. A. Woten
University Place
A. M. Leafdale
Mrs. Maurice Nelson
Sidney Draw
L. J. and
Mrs
Guy Hite
Bert Christensen
Hazel Jacobson
John Witt
R. A. Babcock
Mary Alice Hughes
Bernice Babcock
John R. Quigh
Mrs. Carlyle
Nels Miller Home
Rose Neal
Nick Jacobson
Son Roy
Roy MacAdam
Dix
Ms. Opp
Mrs. Johnson
Greeley
Helen M. Bullock
Chadron
C. W. Johnson
Ford Wickhorst
Wm. Goding
Johnson
Mr. Wickhorst
Steve
Gene Schmidt
C. C. Stevens
Pine Bluffs
HEC
Pat Connelly
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