Winter Holds P Handle Area in Icy Grips
The Chamber of Commerce plans a meeting within ten days or two weeks inviting Cheyenne County farmers as guests. A representative from each precinct will attend, with conciliation board members also invited. A committee led by A J Jorgensen will arrange date, location, and program including dinner talks and roundtable discussion to foster farmer business ties.
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Icy Grips
Chamber of Commerce
Cheyenne County
Conciliation Board
Bryan
A. J. Jorgensen
American National Bank
Paul L. Martin
L. T. Poole
Jorgenson
Poole
Jack H. Lowe
Jorgensonm
Ong
Sidney
Union Pacific extends drainage project aid to unemployment push
The city council learned Union Pacific will dig and extend the north side drainage ditch, aiding emergency employment by about 525 feet of 48 inch pipe. Finances remain uncertain for laying tile on Wiss Illinois street this winter, while Lincoln highway grading seeks to keep workers through the season.
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Union Pacific
Wiss Illinois Street
FL A. Bush
Petition to widen pavement in district No 2 discussed
A petition signed by property owners in district No 2 requests a 55 foot pavement width instead of 48 foot. Attorney McIntosh presented it. discussion tabled but will be reopened. Council notes 48 feet suffices for years and cites tree root undermining curbing including near Mayor Schroeder's home. Petitions may be reconsidered. Omaha National Co. payment of 200 for legal catalogues approved.
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James G. McIntosh
McKinley McIntosh
Schroxider
Schroeder
Bush
Reside
Omaha National Company
Sidney and Sterling Debate Meet Set Next Thursday
Sidney high school debaters meet at the public library with two debates at 3 and 4 30 p m on taxation. First, Helen Harper and Alma Meyer support the affirmative that at least 50 percent of state and local revenue derive from sources other than tangible property. Edward Hinrichs and Joan Jurgens defend the negative. Cross examination replaces rebuttal speeches. Debates will also be held in Bayard Scottsbluff and Chappell later.
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Sidney High School
Sterling High
Helen Harper
Alma Meyer
Edward Hinrichs
Joan Jurgens
Bayard
Carolin Kennedy
Lois
Hardy
Leroy Willey
Albert Mexr
Sidney High
Scottsbluff
Chappell
Range backs federal aid for veterans urged by Legion chief
Ed Runge, local Legion commander, warned that if federal aid for disabled World War veterans ends, communities must fund their care through taxes or charity. He accused the National Economy League and the US Chamber of Commerce of pushing economy measures to shift veterans costs to locals, noting veterans deserve support and that many veterans lack sufficient income to owe taxes. Runge cited Legion testimony and expert witnesses brought before Congress over 13 years.
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Ed Runge
Legion
Runge
National Economy League
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
American Legion
Congress
Altogetter
Excavation Begins for Potter Feed Mill and Store
Excavation started this week for Potter's new feed mill and store on Front Street owned by William Hagemeister. The modern two story building will include offices, full basement storage, power equipment, a grinding mill, two grain bins, and sale rooms. Estimated cost around 2500 dollars with electricity powering the mill.
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Potter
William Hagemeister
Hagemeister
Academy Team Edges Longhorns for Revenge in Tilt
St Patrick academy defeated the Kimball Longhorns 23 to 18 Saturday night. Kronk was held in check and Hickman limited to four field goals. Key St Pat scorers included N Loebe Stanley and H Loebe with Fahy Killham and Blahas contributing as Lon Miller refereed a tight game.
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St. Patrick’s Academy
Kimball Longhorns
St. Pat Duilards
Kronk
Hickman
Stanley
N. Loebe
H. Loebe
St. Pat
Fahy
Killham
Blahas
Lon Miller
Lions And Rotarians Renew Cage Feud For Trophy Tonight
Lions and Rotary clubs renew their basketball feud tonight at 7 o clock to decide possession of the trophy. Last year Rotarians claimed the cup, now housed in the high school trophy case, and the Lions seek to inscribe their name on the plate. The Rotarians field aging stars while Lions plan fresh talent to wear down the veteran lineup.
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Lions
Rotarians
Rotary Clubs
Goars
Rotary
Srop
Holiday committees meet Wednesday council votes to ban closed gatherings
Cheyenne County Farmers Holiday association gains clearance for meetings in the city auditorium with no closed sessions if outside organizers appear. City council requires meetings be under the association's direct control and run by its members. Chairman Blome urges precinct committees from all 16 precincts to attend a Wednesday 7 30 gathering in the district court room to authorize steps.
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Cheyenne County Farmers
Henry Blome
T. C. Spiker
Cheyenne County Farmers Holidays Association
Ciuzirman
Castrict Court Room
Blom
Gurley
Courty Board
Blome
Blcm
L A. Pearson
Wild Dogs Threaten Cattle East Of Gurley In Prairie Raid
Farmers near east Gurley report a pack of wild dogs including police dogs and collies raiding several farms. Wayre Gilbert and Arthur Rewan fired on the pack as it threatened a cattle herd, killing several animals. Six dogs fled. one cow was slightly injured. Reports link wild dogs to recent livestock attacks. two dogs resembled German police dogs.
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East Gurley
Wayre Gilbert
F. A. Rewan
Gilbert
Arthur Rewan
Rowan
Ome Ccs
Gurley
Banquet Program Set for Boy Scouts Father and Son Event
Arrangements for the annual father and son banquet by the Boy Scouts are complete at the city auditorium for Thursday at 6 30 PM during anniversary week. Only 200 plates available and tickets are selling at 40 cents each. Mrs Clara McNish chairs the event guiding a meal and program featuring Rev J B Roe toastmaster Freda Hammer piano Dear Riley singing Dr Thomas vocal solo Hollis Kepler and G F Liebencorfer with Rev F Charling Mills, Bruce Eastman, and other scouts participating.
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Boy Scouts
City Auditorium
Oree
Clara McNish
Leo J. Tromas
Leon Fine
Platts
Fellowing
Rev
J. B. Roe
Freda Hammer
Dear Riley
Dr. Thomas
Scout Mothers
Hollis Kepler
Scout Bruce? Eastman
G. F. Liebencorfer
F. Charling Mills
Scouts
Exemption Battle Shapes Nebraska Bill in Editorial
The Lincoln Star criticizes a proposed Nebraska gas tax exemption as a boon to Western landlords who own vast cheap land and hire labor, arguing it undermines highway funding and favors large landowners over farmers. The scheme would let landowners file yearly use estimates to qualify for tax-free gas, shifting costs onto others.
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Swesern Nebraska
Lincoln Star
Star
Nebraska
Terrific Gales Over Panhandle Saturday
A powerful western Nebraska gale Saturday swept across Sidney and surrounding Panhandle areas, halting business, damaging farm properties and machinery, and knocking a department store sign down. A bystander was injured when the sign struck her shoulder, with potential deadly impact avoided.
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Panhandle
Nebraska
Sidney
Illinois Street
Sidney Trims Lyman In One Sided Conference Game
Sidney defeats Lyman 40 to 13 in a Friday night conference game here. Hayes leads Lyman in an offensive effort but struggles to finish. George breaks away early for Sidney with two quick baskets while Carlson and Maley anchor a tight Sidney defense.
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Sidney Trims Lyman
Keith Mowrer
Sidney
Lyman
Altho
Hayes
George
Althe Sidney
Carlson
Maley
West Nebraska County to issue five thousand in scrip
County commissioners of Scottsbluff move to launch a scrip program aimed at stimulating trade. More than 300 business and professional leaders endorse the plan as a potential to create up to 250000 dollars in new activity with initial five thousand in scrip. Committee from each town to aid in details. plan to circulate soon.
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Tee Board of County Commissioners
Scottzbluff County
A. T. Howard
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