Campaign Outlined and Battle Is Opened
A national union for social justice outlines its platform with Norman Thomas for president and George A. Nelson for vice president. It advocates a Marxian cooperative commonwealth and immediate constitutional changes to empower the federal government to regulate working conditions and control key industries and resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Union For Social Justice
Socialist Party
Norman Thomas
George A. Nelson
Wisconsin Farmer
Cooperative Commonwealth
Freak Storm Hits In Sidney
A severe Sunday storm brought lightning to Jackson Street between Ninth and Tenth Avenues causing tremors in nearby homes but no damage. Heat wave grips Nebraska with Lincoln at 103 degrees. farmers fear crop losses as rain remains scarce and winds high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Streets
Ninth
Tenth Avenues
Nebraska
Lincoln
Mercury
I. Anderson
Federal
Equalization Board Stands Firm Against Sidney Protest
Protesters urged a general Sidney real estate valuation cut to ease taxes. Board chair Fenske said no reduction could be made without lowering county revenues, noting regional tax disparities and the need to fund about $90,000 to $100,000 yearly from a $20 million valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Potter
Dalton
Lodge Pole
Gurley
Fenske
Roche
Court action by individuals on property debated
Individual property owners may sue through courts on their own property but doubts linger over whether the association can act for property owners as a group.
Cheyenne Wheat Highlighted In Soil Conservation Talk
State officials urged soil conservation amid warnings of erosion and topsoil loss. H. E. Engstrom cited about 100 million cultivated acres degraded by 50 to 75 percent topsoil loss, with 125 million more at rapid decline, recommending rotation, strip cropping, contour seeding, and cover crops. Elvin F. Frolik discussed pasture improvements and legume mixes to boost yield and prevent bloat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Contineda
Nebraska
H. E. Engstrom
Soil Conservation Service
Elvin F. Frolik
Extension Agronomist
Frolik
Swimming Pool Opens to Rural Tots
City officials consider extending pool access beyond town youths 12 and under after mayoral offer. Chamber of commerce may coordinate to allow country children to use the health project, despite municipal oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Commerce Debates Land Valuations and Tax Fairness
A chamber session discussed land valuations showing adjoining parcels with similar soil bringing differing tax assessments. A. J. Jorgenson and County Clerk I. L. Pindell described a new survey plan. Pindell said Thayer county paid 4750 for its survey and expects it to pay for itself in two to three years by reducing staff and office work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Jorgenson
I. L. Pindell
Pindell
Thayer County
Sitores Close July 4th To Enjoy The Holiday
Sitores closed for the Fourth of July holiday with festivities planned by the American Legion and a dance continuing from page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sitores
The
Big American Legion
Independence Day Fireworks Plan Attracts Local Attendance
The auditorium hosts a Saturday night event likely drawing hundreds of couples. Dale Chambers and his band provide music while the theatre offers a strong weekend film lineup. Fireworks are limited this year with sales starting Wednesday to give youngsters four days the holiday displays. Officials urge parental supervision to prevent injuries and loss of eye finger or limb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Chambers
Reading the Republican Platform Through a Farmers Lens
C Edgar Leafdale argues the Republican platform is full of contradictions on farm policy. He critiques soil conservation, farm credit, production and trade stances, and gold standard views, questioning sincerity and coherence throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Landon
Hoover
C. Edgar Leafdale
Local social notes and gatherings around the Fleming family
The community reports visits and dinners among the Fleming, Meier, Harlan, and Cortney families. Pauline Harlan leaves for nursing duties in Denver after a three week stay with her parents. Pauline receives a surprise party at the Elmer Harlan home with about 35 youths. Various relatives and friends from Kearney Sterling Denver Hershey Bayard attend dinners, picnics, and a pageant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Fowler
Kearney
Fleming
Carl Eckhoff
Hershey
J. D. Bolton
Gordon Jorgenson
Frank Meier
Lorenzo Club
Ed Walker
Elmer Harlan
Gaughter
Charles Cady
Sterling
George Fleming
Pauline
Cecelia Kurz
Helen Brachtenbach
Farmers Union
Kruegers’ Lake
Bernice Treinen
Hugh Cortney
Hugh Paris
Nick Brachtenbach
Francis Meier
Clarence Chambers Ranch
C. A. Mohart
Local visitors and calls across Bayard and Sidney social scene
Listings show Arvin Livingston and family attending a Bayard pageant while numerous residents visit kin and friends in Sidney. Several Hammond family members, Sprenger relatives, and neighbors stop by homes such as Alfred Sprenger and H J Hammond's, with midweek calls and Sunday visits noted along with a funeral trip to Fremont for William Brandert and Gotfried Mueller.
Mount Vernon Socials and Birthday Gatherings
Sunday school at 10 a m marked Mount Vernon events as Mrs Lingwall celebrated a birthday with a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs John Lingwall. Relatives and friends including J D Walker Silas Mae Lucile Donald Evelyn Lingwell Christina Sprenger and others dropped by for afternoon calls. Additional visits by Lloyd Reineka and families accompanied meals for James Johnson Hammond Dewitt Glassburn Anna Reineka Lula and Lewis Lund. Paul Wilger of Kimball visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lingwall
J. D. Walker
Silas
Mae
Lucile
Donald
Evelyn Lingwell
Christina Sprenger
C. L. Walters
Sam ‘Chambers
Alfred Sprenger
James Johnson
C. H. Hammond
Dewitt Glassburn
Anna Reineka
Lula
Lewis Lund
Paul Wilger
Kimball
Fire at Lincoln hospital lumber pile under porch
A fire in a lumber pile beneath a porch at the nurses home of the state orthopedic hospital in Lincoln was put out quickly. Damage was slight and several nurses fled in their pajamas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Orthopedic Hospital
Lincoln
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H. R. Heaton
Jack
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Fort Collins
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Cheyenne
Chamber Commerce
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Roger Armstrong
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Arvin Livingston
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Norman Trobaugh
Earl Hammond
H. J. Hammond
Alvin Lund
Colorado
Ezra
Keith Sprenger
Charles Sprenger
Joe Handrup
Clarence Evans
Herman Westphalen
Frank Thelen
Warner Baxter
Fox Theatre
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Robin Hood
el Dorado
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Mount Vernon
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Yuvere
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Federal Reserve System
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FORD
Janesville
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Sidney Glass & Paint Company
Geo. W. Moore
Hared
Mr. Barnacle
Barclay B. Jr
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