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Newspaper
The Telegraph News
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1930
Page
7
The News Blade letters defend Superintendent G C Kelley against criticism. Editors urge supporting local purchases, note tax funds fund class activities, and question withholding report cards until dues are paid. Authors argue fair play and advocate buy at home for athletic gear and school events.
Farmers in eastern Nebraska face 22 percent crop damage with Hessian fly larvae posing a second threat before harvest. Anderson warns of severe next year losses if flies aren’t controlled this fall, urging volunteer wheat suppression and soil work to delay seeding after the fly free date.
A letter argues for government backed marketing and storage of wheat to stabilize prices. It urges farmers to back the plan, warns opponents, and ties success to Republican leadership, tariffs, and a profitable home market. The author favors low interest loans, processing through mills, and state protection against foreign competition. Relied on by party supporters for relief to farmers.
The market remains unsettled as crop conditions vary by region with winter wheat hurt in some districts but improved in others and spring wheat areas steadier. Domestic harvests begin in the southwest as the first car from central Texas reaches Fort Worth. Global prospects show Germany and France mixed while Spain posts a record 161 million bushels.
Wayne Brown, a Western Union delivery boy, is outfitted in a regulation Western Union uniform at the local office. The new attire marks the first time the standard uniform has been worn by local messengers.
Raymond William Ritter of Kimball and Casey Agnese Olsen of Flowerfield were married here last Saturday afternoon at the courthouse. County Judge G. P. Kratz officiated.
Hart Schaffner and Marx executive Joseph Schaffner visited Hepner clothing store in North Platte Cheyenne trip by train and en route to San Francisco. He met the local dealer to discuss Hart Schaffner and Marx garments before continuing by plane.
Lutherans gather for annual Walther Rally with an address by Mayor Herman Schroeder. Afternoon features include games at the county fair grounds, followed by a three act comedy Hold That Line, Jimmy presented by the Walther league of Sidney. Admission 50 cents adults 35 cents balcony 15 cents children.
The annual county farmers picnic is set for Wednesday at Krueger's with races for all ages including 50 and 100 yard dashes, sack and tug of war events, a horse rider race, a newspaper race, and a 4-H demonstration. State officials and sponsors listed include H. G. Keeney and T. E. Howard with local organizers Ray R. Swift and J. R. Morrison.
A Nebraska report credits higher average farm income in Deuel County over neighboring Cheyenne County. The improvement stems from farmer adoption of better methods and keen use of seed selection, planting, harvesting, marketing, and record keeping. The Nebraska College of Agriculture extension service aided these gains, helping farmers assess profits and losses and plan for steadier returns.
Boeing unveils 8 ton transports for mail and passenger service with 14 ground stations via radio phones. Hornet engines total 1 575 horsepower and aircraft cruise at 115 mph with six hours of fuel. The Chicago to San Francisco air mail route has run three years with 10 million miles flown. The fleet carries about 25 percent of national air mail and over 14 000 passengers in three years.
Bunker Hill remains in first place after a win over Lodge Pole as Gurley prepares for a potential upset next Sunday at Gurley. Other games schedule Sidney at Dalton Star at Lodge Pole and Lorenzo at Potter.
The association urges a county option plan to accelerate highway construction. Nebraska cannot accept a $1,000,000 federal offer since it cannot match a similar amount with federal funds. Bonds would finance ten miles while the federal government covers ten, with gas tax revenue paying interest and part of principal. Plans would not alter current work. only counties wanting faster progress would opt in. The pay as you go method remains safest, ensuring permanent roads funded by future users.
Reduced prices on Ford automobiles were announced last week through the Sidney Motor Sales company a local Ford dealer. The reductions apply to all models except two and coincide with a Ford truck demonstration week tied to a nationwide celebration.
The wedding of William Miller and Kathleen Heitman occurred Wednesday at the bride’s parents home in Oberlin Kansas. Miller, a local barber, and Mrs. Miller, formerly a stenographer for Judge Bracken and Attorney Golding, will soon return to the area to occupy the Mary Pavlat home.
The Kimball golf club hosted the Potter course event Sunday with about 20 guests and local players. The Community club and Potter merchants will host a cash prizes event Saturday afternoon. Miss Leola Rogers and Miss Jessie Goding started a California trip. Henry James hosted Memorial Day visits by several relatives. Royal Neighbors of Potter attended a Gurley lodge meeting. R. J. Wallick enjoyed a Denver visit with his father.
Presentation of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, a clever playlet directed by Mrs I L Pindell and sponsored by the American Legion auxiliary, proved entertaining last Thursday night. The director's careful efforts were rewarded with talented performances and entertaining skits between acts. a good sized audience attended.
Mr and Mrs Mark Howard and daughter Adah return from Lincoln where Adah Howard graduates from the University of Nebraska Teachers College Friday night. She specialized in primary work and attended the exercises with her parents.
Henry Pavlat filed for re election as county clerk and E H Biggs for re election as county treasurer. A W Friede of Dalton enters the slate as a new candidate for commissioner from the second district.
Mr and Mrs G W Stephens and daughter Mary and son Philip Stephens and Mrs Stephens of Stillwater Oklahoma were Sunday guests of the lodge pole community in a brief social note.
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