Thunder Shower Provides Brief Relief From Heat Wave
Western Nebraska enjoyed temporary relief from a three week heat wave as thunder showers and light rain cooled areas around Sidney Cheyenne county and Lodge Pole. The airport hit 88 degrees while 2 pm reached 100. Scattered storms and forecast showers were expected through the panhandle with localized rainfall reviving parched lawns and gardens.
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Nebraska
Panhandle
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Dalton
Gurley
Sundl
Lodge Pole
South Table
Drouth Cattle Move From Wyoming Montana to Nebraska Iowa and Kansas
Drouth stricken cattle from Wyoming and Montana are being rushed through western Nebraska toward feed Lots and markets in Nebraska Iowa and Kansas. About 450 car loads are expected to move this weekend. Cars are routed from many points in the drouth area to feeding lots at Rusinson Ashland Chalco and other eastern Nebraska locations.
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Wyoming
Montana
Nebraska
Iowa
Kansas
Burlington
Grouth
Ralsiton
Ashland
Chalco
Nebraska Sandhills
Wycoming
Spehr Seeks Museum Near Center Of Town
Rev P B Spehr chairing the chamber of commerce museum told a civic club he would oppose placing the historical museum in the city park south of town. He urged locating it near the business district for visitor access and noted park placement would diminish the display's importance. A new appeal for donations to the historical display was issued, with items accepted as loans or gifts for display according to importance.
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Rev. P. BE. Spehr
Chamber of Commerce Museum
Civic Club
Rev. Spehr
City Park
Two Sidney Boys Reported Missing From Homes
Two Sidney boys, Junior Roth 12 and Harley Ferrier 16, were missing from their homes on Saturday. Sheriff Schulz said they likely ran away but noted they might have gone swimming, though drowning was unlikely. no trace has been found. Parents told reporters the boys had no extra clothes or money.
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Junior Roth
Charles Roth
Harley Ferrier
Harve Ferrier
W. W. Schulz
Cheyenne wheat praised as best Nebraska variety choice
Nebraska farmers at the annual crops field day heard Dr. K S Quisenberry laud Cheyenne wheat as the best all around Nebraska variety, with comparisons against Nebraska 60 and Glabron barley. He warned on Thatcher and Dixon or Humpback spring wheats and urged weed control and a workable law to curb bindweed.
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Nebraska
K. S Quisenberry
College of Agriculture
Cheyenne
Quisenberry
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Lincoln
F. D Keim
Keim
Man Found Dead in Hotel Room Near Sidney
A man believed to be Oscar Friedrichs about 45 was found dead in his Commercial hotel room Sunday evening. Authorities say the death resulted from natural causes a heart attack and no inquest will be held. Sheriff Schulz noted Friedrichs may have been headed to Boise Idaho or Baker Oregon. the body lies at Geh Rig Funeral Home pending relatives’ directions.
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Oscar Friedrichs
Commercial Hotel
Veterans Hospital
Hot Springs
Sidney
R. E Roche
Friedrichs
Art Renfield
Schulz
Idaho
Oregon
Boise
Idah
Baker
Ore
Gehrig Funeral Home
Glen Morris Breaks World Decathlon Record in Milwaukee
Glen Morris of the Denver Athletic Club shattered the world decathlon mark in Milwaukee on Saturday with 7880 points across ten events. The record exceeded the previous 7824.1 points set by Hans Sievert of Germany in 1934, as Morris trained for a year and a half under coach Harry Hughes with close ally Roy Liggett observing.
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Glen Morris
Denver Athletic Club
Milwaukee
Roy Liggett
Sidney
Liggett
Morris
Harry Hughes
Colorado
Hans Sievert
Germany
Complete Property Survey Proposal Explained Yesterday
The Cheyenne County chamber heard a plan for a county wide scientific real estate survey within a year or two. Experts would sample 40 acre plots test soil and value by location, with three independent valuations averaged to set equalized biennial assessments. The aim is simple adjustments to general valuations, reducing debate and cost for property owners.
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Chamber of Commerce
Cheyenne County
Thayer County
Board of Equalization
Butter Prices Seen Higher This Summer In New Report
The bureau of agricultural economics says butter and cheese prices likely rise this summer. June 1 butter stocks were at a decade low while milk output per cow hit a high since 1931, yielding a 1 to 2 percent gain overall despite fewer cows. Limited pasture in the south curbed regional production.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Bureau
Sterling Plans Two Day Jamboree on July 3 and 4
Sterling will stage a two day celebration featuring one of the largest carnival attractions in northeastern Colorado. The program includes air and automobile daredevil stunts a slide for death free street dance grease pole climb speeches races a $1000 fireworks display and other Independence Day events. Local advertisements say the town is spending several thousand dollars to host a historic celebration.
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Sterling
Colorado
Raice Beteen
Sidney Wins Sunday In Fast Game 4 to 2
Sidney took a 4 to 2 victory from Holyoke Sunday in a game halted in the eighth inning by rain. The Seals scored three runs in the eighth after Holyoke had led for three innings. Peterson pitched well with solid team support and Vern Thomas starred in the field with a standout defensive performance.
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Sidney
Holyoke
Seals
Peterson
Vern Thomas
WPA District Approves Bridge Projects in Cheyenne County
WPA district office grants approval for a road and bridge program in Cheyenne county. Federal funds cover over half the 21 588 88 dollar cost, supporting six bridges, 36 culverts and one channel change across three commissioner districts. Project to hire 56 workers initially, tapering to 35, with start pending Lincoln WPA submission.
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WPA
Cheyenne County
Lincoln
Nebraska
Campaign Platforms Defined for 1936 Election
The 1936 campaign pits Roosevelt, Landon and Lemke with distinct platforms. Roosevelt backs the New Deal and constitutional change if needed. Landon stresses state leadership and limited federal power. Lemke calls for bold financial reform and a central bank. Coughlin endorses the Lemke ticket.
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Alfred M. Landon
Frank Knox
Chicago
Union Party
William Lemke
North Dakota
Thomas Charles O’brien
Boston
Lemke
Father Coughlin
Knights of Columbus Initiate Fourteen New Members
Fourteen new members were admitted at a Sunday all day Knights of Columbus meeting and initiation that concluded with a banquet. Out of town dignitaries J P Collopy and J E Fitzpatrick led the program with remarks on ideals and state activities, joined by Dr L A Donahoe of Sidney. P J Heaton gave a welcome address in place of the late Mayor Roche.
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Knights of Columbus
J. P. Collopy
Colorado
J. E. Fitzpatrick
Omaha
Nebraska
L. A. Donahoe
Sidney
Fort Collins
Colo
Dalton
Chappell
Collopy
Fitzpatrick
Dr. Donahoe
P. J. Heaton
Roche
Harvest Under Way In Eastern Nebraska Crops
Harvest of winter wheat, rye and oats has begun in eastern and southern Nebraska as warm dry weather aids progress. Oats suffered head damage in central and western areas, and many acres will be pastured or cut for hay. Corn remains in fair condition but slow growth calls for rain, while pastures vary, with some failing rapidly.
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Nebraska
U. S. Weather Bureau
Stikker Case Remains Closed After Final Analysis
County Attorney Bern Coulter in Bridgeport announced the Stikker case is closed after final organ analyses found no poison. John Stikker died suddenly after lunch, apparently from natural causes, while working in the field.
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Bern R. Coulter
Bridgeport
John Stikker
Stikker
Foreclosure Action Filed Against Dalton Man
Attorneys for the Home Owners' Loan Corporation filed a foreclosure in Cheyenne county district court against F. E. Minton of Dalton. It was the second Cheyenne foreclosure, with Hazel Barger the first. Other actions are in Kimball county or pending here. Actions hinge on whether loans can be paid. many borrowers are delinquent but near due dates to forestall foreclosures.
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Home Owners Loan Corporation
Cheyenne County
F. E. Mintken
Dalton
Hazel Barger
Kimball County
Sidney Stores Close Saturday for July Fourth Holiday
Sidney merchants announce Friday shopping only as stores close Saturday for a double holiday. Chamber survey shows virtually all outlets will shut all day Saturday while remaining open until nine p.m. Friday. Many plan trips or return for local celebrations in Sterling and Scottsbluff.
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Sidney
Chamber of Commerce Merchants Bureau Committee
Telegraph News
Middle West
Sterling
Scottsbluff
Apology Restores Peace Between Heaton and Lincoln Journal
The Lincoln Journal and Star printed a Sunday correction after misstating County Attorney P. J. Heaton of Sidney was charged with embezzlement. The paper clarifies Heaton only filed an embezzlement charge against another attorney in a public duty context and was not charged himself.
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Heaton
Lincoln Journal and Star
Newpaper
P. J. Heaton
Sidney
The
Journal and Star
Resettlement Administration
Civil Service Opens Jobs To Skilled Men
The civil service commission issues open competitive examinations for several posts. Positions include Inspector of locomotives at $4000 a year with the Interstate Commerce Commission, Criminal research statistician at $3800 a year with the Bureau of the Census, and Cadastral engineer aerial surveys with grades from $2600 to $3800. Also listed are Clim atologist economic geographer Statistical meteorologist at $3800 with associates at $2600, Assistant physicist textiles female at $2600, and Agronomist pathologist at $3800 with associates $3200 and assistant $2600. Full information from Dougals Boyd at the local post office.
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Civil Service Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bureau of Census
Dougals Boyd
Sterling Golf Team Tops Sidney in Summer Series Match
Sterling golf team defeated Sidney 9 to 3 in the continue series five man meet. Low honors tied at 69 by HH Bauman of Sidney and Let Elliott of Sterling. Scores: Sterling Elliott 69 Lynch 71 Keim 75 Weakley 75 Galbreath 77. Sidney Bauman 69 Grieves 74 Jorgenson 75 Thomas 76 Smith 82.
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Sterling Country Club
Sidney Club
HH. E. Bauman
Sidney
Let Elliott
Sterling
Bauman
Mem
Elliott
Lynch
Keim
Weakley
Galbreath
Sidney Bauman
Grieves
Jorgenson
Thomas
Smith
Rural youths invited to free pool access on Saturdays
City officials and chamber of commerce announced rural children ages 12 and under can swim for free at the municipal pool on Saturdays from 1 to 6 pm. Children must register at the water office and will receive supervision by expert swimmers. Mayor Roche and the chamber plan further summer access, funded by a small daily overhead fee. Separately, the board of equalization rejected a broad real estate tax cut, noting high Sidney valuations and unclear paths to reductions.
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Chamber of Commerce Merchants Bureau Committee
Ray Babenck
Chamber of Commerce
Sidney
Roche
Chamber of Commerce Merchants Committee
Board of Equalization
Taxpayers Association
Equalization Board
Farm Credit Extends 3 1/4 Percent Rate For Loans
The Farm Credit administration keeps the 3.25 percent rate for one year on 2 billion dollars of outstanding federal land bank loans and for new loans through June 30 1937. Loans will be written at 4 percent with an emergency 3.44 percent rate for the next fiscal year. The move follows President Roosevelt signing a congressional resolution amending the Farm Credit Act and the Federal Farm Loan Act.
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Farm Credit Administration
Rosevelt
Nebraska WPA Applicants Must Register for Work Relief
Nebraska WPA officials warn of confusion over eligibility after July 1. Regulations require workers on WPA projects to be certified as needing relief by a public relief agency approved by the WPA. In Nebraska the agency is the NERA which must certify needy applicants through its county representatives.
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Nebraska
WPA
Felton
NERA
Durfee
Mosquitoes Disrupt Outdoor Life Across County
Residents report a severe mosquito problem in the region with standing water areas hardest hit. Farmers say insects are unusually troublesome in fields, while experts warn to stay indoors or wear full body coverings to avoid bites.
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Sidney
Bridgeport District Debt Relief Signed by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt approved a bill by Senator Norris canceling most of Bridgeport irrigation district debt from a 1915 North Platte river water contract. The district paid $23 286 and the act forgives 310 of the contracted water, plus $5 628 in delinquent O and M charges. The water stems from Pathfinder dam storage in Wyoming and will be diverted as released.
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Roosevelt
Norris
Nebraska
Bridgeport
North Platte River
Pathfinder Dam
Wyoming
Five Cents Matinee For Kiddies This Week At Fox Theatre
The Fox theatre offers a Friday matinee for children 12 years and under at a nickel due to Saturday being a holiday. The civic club promotes weekly cinema access for every child. The theatre features air cooling and a new cooling system providing welcome relief on hot days.
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Civic Club
Fox Theatre
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