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Newspaper
The Telegraph News
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1933
Page
6
Supreme court rules the commerce commission acted within power in attempting to save the bank as a going concern. It found no liability for county officials as long as actions stayed within authority and lacked wilfulness or malice. The county failed to pursue termination of commission control after the time limit.
Nebraska plans to form county wheat associations in counties with sufficient output to handle the program. About 100,000 bushels of wheat per county triggers association formation. Tax estimates on millers and processors are uncertain, but Nebraska’s flour industry accounted for roughly 2.5 percent of national production, suggesting about $3,750,000 in state taxes under the plan, though middlemen may bear much of the burden.
The Telegraph outlines an ambitious survey of school conditions in the county starting with schools as the top priority. After completing the initial survey it will expand to all tax supported departments, seeking prompt replies from school district treasurers to compile a public chronological record.
June temperatures in western Nebraska run notably high with four days over 100 degrees. Officials expect hotter July and August, while nights remain cooler offering some relief. No heat related illnesses or deaths reported in the region.
The event draws large crowds with entertainment planned by Glen Bales and Mr. Willey. Farmers and townspeople will mingle without business pressures, while the Farmers Union hopes business people attend in force.
On Wednesday advance ticket sales were brisk for the fight card. The article notes Hemingford boy expected to be knocked out early if the pattle succeeds, while Kelly trains for rapid early rounds. It mentions Joey Biebl of Oshkosh, Wis., slated to meet George Royce.
Cheyenne in the semi final has rounded into tiptop shape and is ready for the gang. Bieb has worked out nightly for several weeks and appears to be in perfect condition. Royce sparring with Logan, both Kelly stable members, reports readiness for anything Bickl may shoot. Phil Woods offers excuses for not facing Battling Bill Busacker and a replacement is promised. Buddy Garrett versus Bert Collyer draws a big Holyoke crowd. Flo Contratto and Tony Chavez expected to deliver fast, hard exchanges. Fred Parks of Sidney will referee all five bouts.
Bids will be received for cure and gutter work in District 3 with bid terms to be considered on July 7 at the city council chambers. The city may reject any or all bids. Work start is expected immediately and five blocks in District 3 along Illinois Street from 12th to 17th avenues and to Taylor hospital area are targeted for oiling by late summer.
The county plans a gathering to honor anyone living fifty years in the county with a luncheon, talks, and a reminiscence session. Subcommittee members coordinate relic displays, reception, and room lodging for two men overnight. Volunteers are sought for lodging, with reservations due by Wednesday noon.
Tensions threaten the Wheat Belt League as protests rise over rule violations and nonpayment to players. Clubs using unpaid local talent complain pace lags behind rulebreaking teams, fueling hard feelings and a stormy session anticipated with opposing factions.
Eighteen thousand attended over three nights of the Bayard pageant last week with 821 cars from 33 Nebraska counties and 11 states entering the grounds. Four thousand ten witnessed the play. total attendance for the four nights reached 17,722 with 3,595 cars from 56 Nebraska counties and 19 states. The pageant is sponsored by the Bayard Federated Church.
Rev Raub and Bayard residents alongside western Nebr pastors and choir members from six churches form the cast. Extensive rehearsals and substantial work on a large stage and lighting accompany the production. The pageant is a notable regional attraction, with careful crowd control, seating, and parking management highlighted.
University officials announce further budget reductions including 12000 dispensary visits monthly, elimination of 46 major and 26 minor positions, leaving two vacant by death unfilled, scrapping the school of fine arts and merging it with arts and sciences, ending tuition scholarships, and cutting graduate scholarships and assistantships by 25 percent. The changes aim to minimize impact on core institutional work.
Green Lantern appears headed for the softball title after ten wins as Jackson Maroons face K. C. Lions and Piggly Wiggly battles Bot tlers at 15th and Jackson. Friday marks Piggly Wiggly versus K. C. and Maroons against Green Lantern as standings unfold.
Kuska explains Burlington not plotting new towns along the line. He recalls inland railroads and mentions past reports of a Burlington branch from Bridgeport to Banner County to improve farmers shipping facilities.
Dalton fielded a squad averaging 18 years and swapped pitchers Sinker Mayer and Kruger in a wild game at Chappell. Hornby allowed six hits and two runs in seven innings, while Weldon Thomas gave up five hits and five runs in the last two frames as the Seals struck early and rewarded Dalton with nine costly errors. Earl Lessig was missing from Dalton’s lineup.
Coloring contest offered for kids with water colors allowed. Entries must reach the office or theatre by Thursday noon. Tie winners will be announced in Friday's Telegraph.
Mr and Mrs John Mohatt and son had supper at the Frank Kurz home Sunday and later took dinner at the George Hock residence with Edward Van Aelstyn noted in the social column from Sidney society page.
A long string of visits and social calls fills Sidney area life. Families like Kurz, Chambers, Owens, and Henderson gathered for dinners and birthdays while others traveled east for funerals or returned from Grand Island and Denver visits. Local events include Altar society attendance, community club in district 39, and a Hamilton county picnic at Bayard. A Lindley family reunion drew relatives from Denver and South Dakota, with many local names noted among attendees.
A village notes many Sunday gatherings and visits among the Olsen, Nelson, Madden, Bertramson, Larson, Herboldsheimer, and Whit ney families. Attendees include Amy Ann and Joyce Larson and numerous local residents at Peetz, Potter, and Johnson’s grove events with ongoing kinship visits and upcoming Jolly Neighbors club meeting.
Sunnyside residents share weekly greetings with neighbors and kin. Bertha Pearson reports Wednesday gatherings with Mrs. M and Leroy Johnson visiting Lemoyne Johnson and Albert Brandi families. A Tuesday evening Wiener roast near Omel home involved Bertha Harold Omel and Oscar Olson families.
Mrs George Minshall and daughter Doris attended the show in Sidney on Wednesday evening. Mrs Homer Handley, Dorothy Sine and Claudia Smith were Alliance business callers Friday. Mr and Mrs R E Welsh and son Fack of Sidney spent Friday evening in Lodge Pole. Mrs Welsh and son visited Mrs Gow Line while Mr Welsh attended to business. Mrs Frank Kucera and son of Tribune Kansas visiting former parents Mr and Mrs B J Bates. Preston Smith and Vernon Bale left Saturday for Defiver.
The Wonder Workers cooking club met June 1 at Eileen Livingston's home with six members present. A judging contest of plain drop cookies named Eileen Livingston first and Betty Anderson second. Members will bring muffins for judging at the June 15 meeting at Martha Hammond's home.
The C. K. Canning club girls met at Evelyn Blank's home on June 12 with full attendance. They read discussed the work, planned to attend the Farmers Union picnic, and selected a song for future competition. The next meeting will be at Muriel Riggs' home in Sidney on June 29.
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