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Newspaper
The Telegraph News
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1936
Page
5
Memorial Day features General Pershing urging unity and responsible self government to safeguard liberty and peace. Roosevelt receives a tribute from Belgium’s King Leopold I praising American soldiers who died in World War I.
Soldiers win both games against the Seals in a continued report, with a strong defensive effort and a secure lead. The infantry club features several players who were part of the all star squad that competed in the tri state tournament last fall.
The article recalls a 1880 gold discovery near Cheyenne and a Sidney theft of thousands in gold. It notes rumors the treasure was buried in Nebraska or Wyoming and that the loot could be coins or bullion, with no definite answer.
District Court upheld a prior decision over a school bus dispute. The board can hire staff and may pay families for transporting students to a nearby school without violating voter instructions. The text notes authority to manage transportation under district rules.
A Sidney couple, Mr and Mrs Wallin, were killed in a collision with a transit bus while driving toward Kimball. Investigators cited uncertain causes with theories including a heart attack, tire pull, or driver reaction as possible factors. Mrs Wallin was a Sidney native and active in Trinity Lutheran church, survived by siblings and parents.
Marie Enholm of Omaha and mourners gathered for the funeral of Mr. Wallin a Kimball native who served in the war and lived in Potter Sidney and other Nebraska towns. He is survived by three brothers Ef A Wallin Chadron P L Wallin Kimball and Edward Wallin California. Funeral services were held at Trinity Lutheran Church with Dr. W T Kahse officiating and burial at Sidney Greenwood Cemetery under Rice funeral service.
Kenosha files suit challenging state license fee differences. The petition cites fee comparisons for vehicle classes, noting $210 for two five ton trucks per trip vs $18 for residents, $16 for car trailers per trip vs $6 yearly, and $40 for truck trailers per trip vs $26 yearly for Nebraskans.
Crop outlook good for Cheyenne County with harvest weeks away. Winter grain received moisture last week and may endure without more. spring grains and corn require rain. Farmers anticipate an early wheat harvest and a splendid yield if pests or hail do not intervene, hoping markets stay steady until next month.
Sheriff Schultz reported Welch remained in custody for questioning over a robbery last week. He doubted Welch’s direct involvement but believed he acted as a confederate who drove the getaway car after the suspect was placed in the truck. Officials weigh proof of complicity.
Erwin Schmale of Sidney reports from the San Diego exposition describing a 1400 acre tropical park rich in flowers including seven miles of pansy beds. He notes nightly lights, large mural displays in the transportation building, and varied exhibits from ox carts to gondolas, praising the beauty and variety of the show.
Police Judge John H. Day says Cody killed the Indian in a duel, not by ambush, based on testimony from Day’s friend Dennis Manahan, a member of the 5th cavalry who was at the scene while Cody and troops pursued Yellow Hand and his band after the Custer massacre.
In a standoff, white soldiers faced Indians with Yellow Hand ordering a challenge to Cody called Long Hair. Cody rode out to meet him and his first shot felled the Indian’s horse, setting the scene for a pitched battle.
The May equity term of district court opened in Sidney with Judge I J Nisley on the bench. The first case, Reena Zike versus Arthur Zike, is a divorce contest to begin at nine in the morning. Arguments were heard on motions and Sheriff's suit against G J Bolger awaited action later in the day.
The Nebraska Press Association and the state superintendent report 156 deaths and 4,738 injuries in 12 weeks from various accidents. Homes show 29 fatalities and 502 injuries, while automobiles account for 55 deaths, 35 disabilities, and 1,153 injuries in the same period.
The American Legion Auxiliary pursues lasting peace amid tense international conditions by building friendship and understanding with women in Fidac and allied nations. Mrs. I L Pindell explains Fidac programs, anti propaganda work, and a 1936 high school essay contest to foster cooperation with American youth for world peace.
W H Simms and children express deep appreciation for the kinds words and expressions of sympathy from many friends during their recent bereavement.
The report lists commodity prices with wheat at 170, corn 58, oats 23, barley 30. It shows poultry values including old roosters 6, colored hens 14, leghorn hens 11, leghorn springs 15, and heavy springs 18. Butterfat 22 and eggs 16 are also given.
Telegraph News correspondent Arthur Wilcox reports on a small Lincoln gathering calling itself the Farmers Independent Council. Promoter Kurt Grunwald links to the Liberty League and Lam mont Du Pont funded the group. Dan Casement and Jim Howard criticize farm price moves, with Howard making disputed claims about 1935 corn imports.
The program featured C. J. Abbott of Hyannis as the only Nebraskan present in the cattle raising segment. Abbott, a banker, stock grower and landowner, favors buying farmers corn at the slowest price to feed his cattle for maximum resale. Sam McKelvie expressed dismay at the small farmer turnout, noting the audience lacked real farmers.
W H Brokaw Lincoln director of the soil conservation program says ranchers at Alliance meetings opposed the program and assumed it a sales pitch. He notes Nebraska volunteers shaped discussions to fit ranch needs with no Washington involvement and suggests range land aid could emerge if stockmen want it.
George Washington and several presidents married widows. Thomas Jefferson James Madison Andrew Jackson and Warren G Harding did so. Millard Fillmore and Woodrow Wilson also wed widows. The Madisons Polks and Hardings were childless. Andrew Jackson adopted a nephew named Andrew Jackson Jr., son of his wife’s sister.
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