Panhandle cooperative formed amid enrollment drive
Potter Review notes a West Central Cooperative Grain Company of Omaha plan to form a cooperative with authorized capital of 20000 dollars, individuals like Hadley Slama Wickhorst Olsen Schubarth named in leadership. Another meeting will elect officers and finalize laws as enrollment progresses amid local demands for an elevator and processing facilities.
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Potter
Potter Review
Corporation
Maygin
Hadley
Ation
Chas
Slama
Asurer
Edward Wickhorst
Olsen
Art
Schubarth
Perman
E. K
West Central Coopera- 2. Grain Company of
Omaha
Sidney Ends Season With 6-0 Triumph Over Chappell
Sidney Maroons upset the favored Chappell eleven in the Thanksgiving matchup. Lennie Durnell scored the lone touchdown in the second period after a pass from Merle Pearson, sealing a 6-0 victory and ending Sidney’s difficult season on a high note.
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Sidney High School
Chappell Eleven
Sidney
Maroons
Chappell
Wheat Loan Date Extended to April 30th
The Commodity Credit Corporation extended grower loans on 1938 wheat in commercial elevators and warehouses delaying maturity to April 30, 1940. Loans on farm stored wheat remain set for April 30, 1940, with a likely one year extension option for borrowers.
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Commodity Credit Corporation
Retail Sales Edged Up in October Across Nebraska Stores
Census Bureau figures show 438 independent Nebraska retailers averaged 1.2 percent higher sales in October than a year earlier, excluding department stores. First ten months sales were 6.0 percent above 1938. Department store sales fell 5.4 percent in October and 2.7 percent for January–October. Jewelry up 17.6 percent, motor vehicles up 12.1 percent, building materials up 9.1 percent, hardware up 5?0 percent, furniture up 1.2 percent, and drug stores up 0.2 percent.
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Nebraska
Census Bureau
Kings Daughters Hold Big Thanksgiving Dance
The Kings Daughters staged their most successful dance at the city auditorium netting a large profit for charitable work. A sizable crowd attended, with strong advance and window ticket sales. Hank Barker and his band provided splendid music.
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Kings Daughters
City Auditorium
Re- Hart
Hank Barker
Breaking and Entering Complaint First Trial In December Term
Andrew K. Rhoades goes to district court on a breaking and entering charge linked to an August 13 theft from Leslie L. Christensen. Judge J. J. Nisley oversees the first of five jury trials. Attorney Raymond J. Fox represents the defense as witnesses for both sides are listed. The docket includes Sid ney versus Studt and Morfeld versus Union Pacific on subsequent days.
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Andrew K. Rhoades
Leslie L. Christensen
J. J. Nisley
North Platte
Raymond J. Fox
Rhoades
Fox
Nisley
Christensen
Harlan Christensen
Wiliam Schultz
Barton A. Taylor
Lawrence Pelster
Charles Bade
Dalton
Irene Schmidt
Sundl
Arnold Hanson
Keneath Rose
Sidney
Cecil Evans
Loys Landreth
John L. Landreth
Frank Webb
Scottsbluff
Everett
al Hollingsworth
Gering
John Harding
William J. Gibson
Chappell
City of Sidney
Studt
Morfeld
Union Pacific Railroad
Engstrom
Farlow
Devier
Friede
Skeleton is found near Rapid City identified as missing man Bassett
After a year long search, a Rapid City area skeleton is identified as Steve Bassett of Northport who vanished December 17. A .22 revolver with a discharged cartridge, a holster, and a penny found with the body raise questions of foul play. Coroner Lemley plans an inquest as investigators seek how the death occurred.
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Steve Bassett
Northport
Rapid City
S. D
Frank Jones
Jones
Bassett
R. F E. Lemley
Pumes Ee
Lemley
Headliners Farm Movie Shown Friday In City Hall
The Headliners a farm themed film to be shown Friday at 2 p m in the American Legion rooms city auditorium sponsored by Kahl Tracy local Minneapolis Moline dealers offering free tickets at their Grant street office Farmers and wives are invited as the program features full color sound and a television demonstration The story follows a young farming couple at the State Fair visiting the Midway and a Television Studios display showing Minneapolis Moline tractors in varied fields nationwide
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American “Legion
City Auditorium
Kahl-Tracy
Minneapolis-Moline
Grant Street
Monoxide Poisoning Strikes Dalton Farm Family
A farm family near Dalton suffered illness from carbon monoxide gas last week. A young girl Phyllis Harris was treated in Dalton while her mother Mrs. Glen Harris and Mrs. E. L. Weed also became seriously ill and were taken to a doctor as investigators found basement gas seeping upstairs.
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Dalton
Phyllis Harris
Glen Harris
E. L. Weed
Sho
Duck Goose Season Ends At Four Today
The duck and goose seasons close at four today as hunters reflect on a dry fall with few birds. The northern flight failed to arrive, and many geese were shot early, leaving flocks thin and less good for eating. Hunters report mixed luck with goose spreads and note plenty of folks went home with little game.
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Garden County Reserve
Turkey Growers To Make Last Loading of Year Next Week
Cheyenne and Devel counties turkey growers plan a cooperative Christmas shipment from Sidney on Tuesday December 12 at the Western Ice and Storage Co plant. Large flocks of 50 head or more will be picked up at the farm, while smaller lots must be brought to Sidney. Growers sending birds to the Henry dressing plant should notify the county agent promptly for a special truck. Smaller consignments will be received at the Cheyenne County Farmers Non Stock Cooperative warehouse in Sidney on Wednesday December 13, with advance notice of numbers 50 or more to arrange coop loading.
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Cheyenne
Devel
Sidney
Western Ice and Storage Co
Henry
Cheyenne County
Mrs Maggie Ware Dies After Illness in Sidney
Mrs Maggie Ware mother of William Franklin of Sidney died Sunday in a local hospital after two months illness. She had been confined a week. She came to live with her daughter four months ago. She leaves a grandson Oma Ware in Sidney. Funeral plans not set. body to Guthrie Oklahoma for burial. Gehrig Funeral Home handling local arrangements.
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Maggie Ware
William Franklin
Sidney
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Gehrig Funeral Home
Good Crowd Attends Services On Thursday
A capacity audience filled the Episcopal church Thursday morning for a union Thanksgiving service sponsored by the ministerial association. Rev. George W. Higgins led the balance of the service with the Episcopal choir providing music, reflecting gratitude for the year.
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Episcopal Church
Reuterian Church
Ministerial Association
George W. Higgins
Episcopal
4 H Champs Compete At Chicago State Delegation Heads East
A 52 member Nebraska 4-H delegation left Omaha by train to compete at the national club congress in Chicago this week. State champions in all 4-H lines joined leaders L I Frisbie Guy R Davis Allegra Wilkens Anne Bate Ethel Saxton and J R Batie as they prepared for events with hundreds of farm youth from across the country.
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Nebraska
Chicago
Omaha
L. I. Frisbie
University of Nebraska College of Agriculture
Guy R Davis
Allegra Wilkens
Anne Bate
Red Willow County
Ethel Saxton
Dawson County
J. R. Batie
Dawes County
Two Hurt In East Town Crash Involving Korsmeyer and Houser
Deputy reports a late Saturday crash east of town as Henry Korsmeyer returning from a dance collided with Clarend Houser from behind. Six passengers aboard Houser’s car and two aboard Korsmeyer’s required hospital care for cuts and injuries. No charges will be filed.
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Henry Korsmeyer
Clarend Houser
Acc
Barton Taylor
Taylor
Korsmeyer
Houser
Rudy Ostermeier
Jack Howerter
Miller Plans Filing for Governor Nomination Next Month
Kimball senator Dr. A L Miller said Sunday he expects to file about the first of the year as a Republican candidate for governor. He said his platform would stress tax reduction and that about 25 percent of government costs could be saved by removing inefficiency and applying ordinary business principles without impairing essential functions.
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A. L. Miller
Kimball
Wheat King Found Dead At Car Wheel
Arthur Olson, about 55 and a Banner county landowner nicknamed the wheat king, was found dead in his automobile a mile from home, 13 miles southwest of Harrisburg, after a Friday morning stroke. A neighbor discovered the unattended car Saturday noon and the body, with death attributed to cerebral hemorrhage, was in the driver's seat as the vehicle veered off the road into a field. Relatives had feared his absence as he planned to return at noon from a trip to a ranch.
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Arthur Olson
Banner County
Such
Harrisburg
Olson
High Wind Threatens Nebraska Wheat Crop Friday
A strong west wind blasted western Nebraska on Friday, driving temperatures below freezing and raising concern for wheat crops in dry areas. Farm observers say damage remains light, while duck hunters hope the day’s wind and snow clouds improve moisture and lure northern birds before nightfall.
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Nebraska
Duck Hunters
Perennial Candidate Seeks Congress Post
R S Hunt a retired Scottsbluff farm operator announced plans to file for Congress within two or three days. He describes himself as an economic scientist not a politician and offers a platform aimed at solving national problems. Hunt is a longtime repeat candidate in the congressional race.
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R.S. Hunt
Scottsbluff
Hunt
Congress
Scottsbluff Star- Herald
Monument Planned For Fort Sidney Legend Site
Floyd Cropper NYA director said early obstacles to building a historical monument at old Fort Sidney are cleared and work will start this week. Union Pacific to deed the site to the city or county with NYA workers choosing stone from local remains. A plaque and overnight spotlight plans seek chamber of commerce support and Western Public Service Company agreement.
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Floyd Cropper
NYA
Old Fort Sidney
Cropper
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific
John Billiter
Fort Sidney
Chamber of Commerce
Western Public Service Company
Sidney
Jimmy Barnett Band Is Coming Thursday
Jimmy Barnett and his doubling dance orchestra, famed for its Denver hit, appears at Sidney auditorium Thursday night December 7. The act, in demand in college towns, will feature sweet and swing tunes with a half hour of music. Admission set by the American Legion at 1 dollar for men, 25 cents for ladies and spectators.
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Jimmy Barnett
Denver
Sidney Auditorium
American Legion
Barnett
Rainbow Ballroom
Lincoln
Omaha
the Legion
Spurs Recovered In Grand Island Loot Return
Pair of spurs believed stolen from near Sidney were among items recovered at Grand Island when a theft suspect was arrested. Sheriff Schulz said the owner may claim them after proper identification. Also returned were a pair of eyeglasses identified and claimed by KE. S. Shberrerd.
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Sidney
Grand Island
Schulz
KE. S. Shberrerd
Extra Coverage For Advertisers In Telegraph Christmas Gift
The Telegraph prints a Friday December 8 issue mailed to every box holder in Cheyenne county and surrounding territory. It provides extra coverage as a Christmas gift to merchants and advertisers, with no rate increase expected. The special pre Christmas edition serves as a guide to Sidney shopping centers.
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Telegraph
Cheyenne County
Sidney
Cochran Not Apt To Leave Senate Race
Repeated attempts to induce Gov. Cochran to withdraw from the democratic senatorial race in favor of Senator Burke have met with failure. Cochran will stand by his decision to seek re election. Political gossip says Democrats pressed Cochran before he filed. Burke supporters reportedly delayed Burke’s filing until the outcome was clear.
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Cochran
Burke
Harold Bond Speaks To Rotarians Friday
Harold Bond, director for the Federal Security Administration in the territory, addressed the Rotary club at the Commercial dining room Friday night. He spoke on federal farm financing and noted ten tenant purchase loans in Cheyenne county with options on four already approved. Music featured Douglas Hornbeck on xylophone and Marjorie Ells at the piano.
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Harold Bond
Federal Security Administration
Rotary Club
Bond
Cheyenne County
Douglas Hornbeck
Marjorie Ells
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Lyman
Panhandle
Coach Brown
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Coed’ Charmers
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Gordes Bent
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