Gas bootleg crackdown moves into western Nebraska
Scottsbluff county leads a state wide effort to curb bootleg gasoline with arrest of G. H. Davies of Gering for possessing gas with intent to sell below state standards. L. T. Hare cites distillation tests showing inferior quality as two more charges loom against Harold James and A. H. Johns faces testimony in Morrill county for unlicensed imports. Authorities G. D. Godfrey and Lawrence Aufdengarten assist in the probe as the campaign broadens into western Nebraska.
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Nebraska
Scottsbluff
G. H. Davies
Gering
Scotts Bluff
L. T. Hare
State Department of Agriculture
Harold James
Lyman
Morrill County
A. H. Johns
Angora
Hare
G. D. Godfrey
Omaha
Nebraska Gas Tax Evasion Committee
Lawrence Aufdengarten
Oshkosh
Agriculture Department
James
Elizabeth Bicknell Receives Master Degree
Miss Elizabeth Bicknell daughter of Rev and Mrs J H Bicknell of Sidney earned a Master of Arts in English from Columbia University last Wednesday She previously earned a B A from the University of Nebraska in 1928 and taught in Nebraska high schools for three years She studied summer school at the state university for two years and one year at Columbia before her recent degree pursuit.
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Elizabeth Bicknell
J. H Bicknell
Sidney
Columbia University
Miss Bicknell
University of Nebraska
Nebraska
State Univeristy
Columbia
Sorensen Calls Gas Bootlegging Penalty Equal to Liquor Law
Nebraska Attorney General Sorensen urged enforcement against bootleg fuel as strictly as liquor law violators. He outlined dealer responsibilities under the four cent gas tax, including licensing, record keeping, monthly reports, and penalties up to 500 dollars or three months. He noted that importers and those who cause gasoline to be imported are equally guilty.
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Nebraska
Sorensen
Nebraska Enforcement Ager.cie
Carl E. Peterson
Hayes Center
Peterson
Kansas
Sorenson
Milk Dealers Defeated In Bid To Relax City Dairy Law
Sidney milk distributors failed to sway the council urging relaxations in the local dairy ordinance. City physician Dr. H E Mantor defended the strict tests and pledged amendments to strengthen the measure to meet state laws, noting the ordinance protects public health and public confidence in milk.
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Sidney
H. E Mantor
Mantor
Sidney One Hour Parking Petition Tabled by Board
A bid to establish a one hour parking law in Sidney was tabled indefinitely at the regular city council meeting. The measure, signed by central business leaders, sought stricter rules on parking and double parking but failed to gain council support. The action highlighted downtown Saturday parking congestion and urged residents to limit downtown car use. H A Moore named sexton of two cemeteries to oversee grave and headstone alignment, aiming to correct misalignment and improper stones. Appropriation Ordinance No 193 passed, lease with Union Pacific renewed, and the police judge's report accepted along with other business.
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Sidney
H. A. Moore
Moore
Union Pacific
Community Auction and Trade Day Slated for June 15
Sidney merchants plan the second monthly trade day and community auction for Wednesday June 15 with at least 50 stores participating. Farmers can list farm articles by June 12 for sale at King street and tenth avenue with C P Millett as auctioneer and livestock pens provided.
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Sidney
Merchants Bureau Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce
Telegraph News
King Street
Tenth Avenue
C. P. Millett
Passion Play Cast Named by Director for Chimney Rock Pageant
Plans for the pioneer outdoor passion play at Chimney Rock near Bayard are shaping up. The cast features both returning leaders and many new members drawn from local communities with help from Nebraska churches and Wesleyan students. Rev. Roy N. Spooner and Rev. M. Allen Keith will play Peter and Barabas, with several Wesleyan and Lincoln figures in the three wise men roles. The pageant spans Christ’s life from Bethlehem to Resurrection, emphasizing the Christus presence as a core worshipful element. Continued on page six.
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Chimney Rock
Bayard
Icf
Nebraska
Nebras
Wesleyan
Peter
Roy N. Spooner
Methodist
Scottsbluff
Barabas
M. Allen Keith
Alliance
Three Wise Men
Dwight Mason
Oxford High School
William Tim
Lincoln
Wesleya Mens Glee Club
Lawrence Nye
Wesleyan Glee Club
Joseph Or
Arimathea
E. C Raue
Presbyterian Church
Valpariso
William Hartman
Hartmert
Prophet
John Bulock
Azariah
John the Baptist
M. E
Vallariso
Nye
Northwestern
Christ
Bethlehem
Closman Repeats Victory In Country Club Spring Open
Jay Closman of Sidney captures the spring open golf tourney at the country club with a 36 hole total of 148, one stroke ahead of Cronland of Cheyenne. Lazear tied Closman for medalist honors in qualifying with 74 and won coin flip for trophy.
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Jay Closman
Sidney
Closman
Rouse
Cronlanad
Cheyenne
Lazear
R. Lintz
Ogallala
Puett
Fort Morgan
Conklin
Minatare
Hannell
Torrington
Ovid
Carson
Wolfe
Stopher
Broadwater
Johnson Named Ambassador to Ak-Sar-Ben Court
J. W. Johnson is named ambassador to King Ak-Sar-Ben, representing Sidney in the Ak-Sar-Ben organization. Ak-Sar-Ben, 37-year nonprofit, has developed the Midwest through den shows and initiations. Public invitations extend to non-Omaha residents for seven Monday night den shows starting June 13 at the Ak-Sar-Ben Coliseum.
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Johnson
Ak-Sar-Ben
J. W. Johnson
Sidney
Omaha
Ak-Sar- Een
Government Warning Issued on Grohoma Seed
County Agent L. D. Willey reports a USDA warning that Grohoma a promoted grain sorghum is not a special drought resistant or high yielding crop. Trials show Grohoma has no unique merits and yields are often lower than other grain sorghums despite booster claims. The warning reiterates concerns over deceptive seed selling.
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L. D. Willey
United States Department of Agriculture
Cheyenne County
Southwest
Oklahoma
Sidney Scouts Take Second In Water Carnival
Sidney Troop 90 finished second as Scottsbluff Sea Scout Ship Barracuda won the third annual water carnival at Scottsbluff. Eight troops competed despite chilly weather and a large crowd. Jack Morrow of Scottsbluff was named outstanding swimmer with two top finishes in diving while Sabin Hooper and Bob Smith led diving scores.
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Scottsbluff
Barracuda
Boy Scout Council
Sidney Troop 90
The
Bluffs Sea Scouts
Sidney
Torrington
Scoutsbluff
Scotts Bluff
Sea Scouts
Jack Morrow
Scottsbluff Troop 7
Sabin Hooper
Bob Smith
Library budget cut forces phone line shutdown
The library board will discontinue the public telephone on June 13 due to tight finances. Librarian Constance Corbett, whose salary was cut, asks patrons to call her home before 2 p.m. for information about new books and library services.
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Public Library
Library Board
Constance Corbett
Denver Visitors Ten To Be Guests Friday At Banquet And Dance
The Denver chamber goodwill caravan arrives in Sidney Friday for a 6:30 banquet at the country club house and a 9:30 dance at the city auditorium. Marius Christensen announced plans at the chamber meeting. Speakers include Mayor Herman Schroeder and James E. McMillen. also on program are Helen Jane Johnson Gretchen Barlow and Freda Hamner Ron Barker.
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Denver Chamber of Commerce Goodwill
Chamber of Commerce
Marius Christensen
Herman Schroeder
James E. McMillen
Helen Jane Johnson
Gretchen Barlow
Sidney
R. BE. Roche
Denver
Freeman
H.talbot
KOA
L. T. Poole
Denver-Black Hills
J W. Johnson
Freda Hammer
Ron Barker
Country Club House
City Auditorium
Grabill
E. A. Winter
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Legion Posts Showing Membership Gains In Drive
The Nebraska department of the American Legion reports substantial membership gains as of May 16, with a five percent increase since April. After a month of activity in all posts, Nebraska Legionnaires advance toward the national membership race along the mythical Oregon trail within the region.
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Nebraska Department of the American Legion
Oregon Trail
Nebraska Legionnaires
Nebraska
Telegraph News coloring contest winners named by judges
Winners of the Telegraph News Tarzan the Apeman coloring contest were announced by Alta Cobb and Frances Schwasnick. Fifteen winners received free tickets. top entrants included Marie Schwartz and Patricia Schroeder both of Sidney with others like Henrietta Eastman Earl Masse and Maxine Farrell noted among the winners.
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Telegraph News
Alta Cobb
Frances Schwasnick
Marie Schwartz
Sidney
Patricia Schroeder
Henrietta Eastman
Earl Masse
Maxine Farrell
Evelyn Millett
Matilda Loebe
Zepha Lockwood
Velora Meick
Howard Gerke
Simmons Proposes Bill to Use Refuge Receipts for Schools Roads
Representative Robert G Simmons introduced a bill to authorize 25 percent of receipts from federal wildlife refuges under the agriculture secretary to fund public schools and roads in states hosting refuges. The plan also allocates funds for disposing of surplus animals products and privileges tied to refuge administration, affecting Crescent Lake Refuge in Garden County Nebraska.
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Robert G. Simmons
Nebraska
Crescent Lake
Garden County
Peetz Takes Lead in Wheat Belt with 7–3 Win
Peetz moved into undisputed league leadership by crushing Potter 7 to 3 on Sunday. The win gave Peetz four straight victories and left the Logan county club as the only undefeated team. Other games saw Sidney beat Bunker Hill 6–4 while Lodge Pole edged Dalton 4–2 and Chappell defeated Gurley 12–10 in a free hitting clash.
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Peetz
Potter
Logan County
Sidney
Bunker
Bunker Hill
Porter
Wilson
Bushong
Seals
Phelps
Bundy
R. Couch
Closman
Couch
Gurley
Lodge Pole
Chappell
Dalton
North County
Peeiz
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Godfrey
North Platte Valley
Bryan
Billiter
Lincoln Highway
Kimball
Chamber Commerce Committee
North Platte
Paxton
College View
Bennett
Sidney Chamber Commerce
Roche
Legion
Simmons
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