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Newspaper
The Telegraph News
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1937
Page
5
The queen will be presented to the public from the Fox theatre by J. Parks, commander of the American Legion. Remember, if you start today you will have a better chance to win.
Bandages were removed from Doyle’s head last week after a violent incident. Sheriff Schulz noted Hernandez overpowered Doyle with notable courage following the assault.
Tax foreclosures are being prepared by Gurley as several thousand dollars in back taxes and penalties are addressed. The Dalton town board may follow with similar action soon as several western Nebraska towns have already held tax lien sales.
William P. Miles a longtime Sidney resident and former constable died Sunday in Lincoln. A Republican delegate to the 1904 national convention he helped raise funds for the U S Army during World War I and built Sidney into a regional center He was married to Eva Mae Whitman in 1901 and survived by two daughters Mrs Kenneth Lynch of Sidney and Mrs Bauer of Lincoln The Rice Funeral Home will handle arrangements.
North Platte reported 90 degrees as the coolest area while forecasts predicted continued clear and fair weather. The weekly government map indicated one or two precipitation periods ahead for the region.
The four night pageant drew 16 540 attendees surpassing last year with 17 states represented Friday night the largest count. Ninety six cars from 42 Nebraska counties joined the crowd. Plans for next year include audience seating lighting upgrades and possible new episodes or a character. Reverend Harold Nye announced improvements and thanked Bayard and the cast for support and receptive audience.
Governor Cochran is set to speak at the two day fair events with a full program being arranged by committees. The Sunday observance will be brief while Monday’s celebration promises continuous entertainment starting with a mammoth parade and expected large crowds. Local plans call for hour by hour scheduling to inform visitors, with Sidney newspapers carrying details.
Rev. Link announced a significant enlargement of the church to form a cross shaped building. Plans show westward extension with 16 by 30 foot transepts and a 20 by 30 foot sanctuary, to be completed by mid September barring delays. The parish has grown since the 1913 1914 original construction.
Friends of Trinity Lutheran Church and Dr. W. T. Kahse announce a Sunday service at 8 p m featuring Dr. Martin, nationally respected educator, inviting all interested in Christian education. First Lutheran of Potter invites worship with Midland College president Dr. Martin and Rev C Goldenstein. Sidney omits usual morning service. Pastor W T Kahse.
Market prices list Wheat at 1.07, corn 1.15, oats 0.50, barley 0.70. hens 0.44 per pound No 1 to No 26. Leghorn hens and roosters various grades. Leghorn broilers 0.16. colored springs 0.19. butterfat 0.25. eggs No 1 0.15.
Eligible candidates aged 15 to 20 must reside in Cheyenne County. Entries may be self submitted or by a friend. Early entrants favored. ballot box in Fox Theatre lobby, ballots counted daily, standings published, no theatre ticket required. The winner receives a crown on July 2 at 9:15 PM and will ride in Sidney parade. runners up become ladies in waiting.
From Files Of The Telegraph 14 YEARS AGO Rev. W. T. Kahse received a Doctor of Divinity at Midland College Fremont. Ralph Vath and Gerald Pitman studied in Denver Regis College. Mrs. F. G. Griffith attended Lisle Green wedding in Omaha. A music contest at U S A Theatre crowned Fanny Snyder, Cecil Jones, Delores Carleton, Leora Hayford. Farmers Union picnic near Lodge Pole drew about 3000 attendees with leaders Simmons Osborn Collins Boomer.
We thank friends and neighbors for sympathy and acts of kindness during the illness and death of Mrs. Fred Klug. Fred Klug and daughter Leila William Schwartz and son Hugo Haack and family Arthur Obendorfer and family.
Dr. L. W. Lancaster argues that county consolidation avoids the core issue of how governmental functions are divided between state and local levels, saying consolidation is a sidestep rather than a solution.
The article surveys Lancaster's critique of rural government reform proposing county consolidation to form units of at least 20 000 people covering up to 6400 square miles. It weighs cost savings against higher salaries and building costs and cites New York tax law revision notes on enlarging units and state takeover of functions. It also notes grasshopper impacts and recent pest-control observations.
Weather delays the grasshopper campaign as wet conditions suppress feeding and reduce pesticide impact. O S Bare, Nebraska’s wartime pest commander, notes rain hinders kill efforts but farmers prefer rain to drought threats to corn and wheat.
The first invasion of the continental United States by the Mediterranean fruit fly was detected in Florida on April 6, 1929.
Rectal diseases can be treated effectively without time off work or bed rest using conservative methods. No hospital confinement or surgical risks needed. Patients visit the office for care. Dr. Charles F. E. Gaines, Commercial Savings Bank Building, Sterling Colorado offers an explanatory booklet or appointments.
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