Sugar Population in Sidney Tops Four Thousand
Sugar rationing registrations in Sidney last week show population about seven hundred above the 1940 census. More than 4,100 sugar books issued. growth linked to Sioux Ordnance Depot and new defense jobs. Registrars praised cooperation. some residents expected to use coupons without cash.
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Sidney
G. F. Liebendorfer
Sioux Ordnance Depot
Army
Liebendorfer
Lloyd Lockwood
Grain Storage Will Cause Trouble Here
Nebraska needs 56 million bushels of farm storage to handle the 1942 small grain crop safely. Surveys in all counties show 29,341,000 bushels of storage should be erected before harvest time, with the remaining 25,641,000 bushels provided by repairing existing structures. AAA figures reflect current crop estimates and surplus from prior harvests, with greatest need in wheat and barley regions such as Cheyenne County which requires 2,800,000 bushels more space and 800,000 more capacity.
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Nebraska
AAA Committee
AAA
Cheyenne County
Resident of Sidney 15 Years Succumbs
Fritz Theodore Laue, 68, died at Omaha May 7. He was the father of Roy Laue, a Sidney rancher, with whom he had lived the past fifteen years. A native of Germany, he came to America in 1865 and settled near Rushville. He married Martha Riecke in 1895. Survived by his wife, four children Roy, Willie, Wind River, and two daughters in Chadron, five brothers, two sisters, and seven grandchildren.
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Fritz Theodore Laue
Omaha
Roy Laue
Sidney
Mr. Laue
Germany
America
Rushville
Nebraska
Martha Riecke
Another Farewell Is Slated For Soldiers
A large June draft call is anticipated and the chamber of commerce began organizing another farewell for draftees. R. C. Walther leads as general chairman to assemble committees and finalize plans in the coming days with cooperation from the chamber of commerce Lion Rotary clubs and the American Legion.
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Chamber of Commerce
R. C. Walther
Lion and Rotary Clues
American Legion
Zoning Regulations Go Ahead in City and County
Cheyenne county and city officials report no protests at hearings on broad zoning and trailer regulations. The county commission and city council will act to adopt ordinances, bringing the rules into effect to protect residential and industrial property values from undesirable construction.
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Cheyenne County
Board of County Commissioners
Sanders Hints Shifts May Be Staggered For Safety
Capt. J. C. Sanders of the safety patrol says Nebraska defense plant traffic may need staggered shifts to curb congestion. He notes eastern plants have used the plan with success and that officials favor arrival on time without endangering workers. Sanders and Lt. Hebburg surveyed Sidney area traffic to decide patrol staffing during peak Sioux Ordnance Depot construction.
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Nebraska
J. C. Sanders
Safety Patrol
Sanders
Oscar Hebburg
Sidney
State Safety Patrol
Sioux
Farmers Urged to Plan Grain Bin Needs Now
War era guidance urges farmers to store at least 100 million bushels on farms. Metals for fireproof elevators at markets are limited, shipping railcars must carry grain with assured local storage, and bins require lumber and nails. Officials urge immediate preparation and ahead bookings to meet wartime storage demands.
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War Production Board
America
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Department
Blome Seeks Reelection To Nebraska Senate
State Senator E. R. Blome filed for reelection Saturday, ending speculation about his political plans. Representing the 48th district including Cheyenne Morrill Kimball and Banner counties, he plans to continue serving but cites little campaign time due to duties at the Sioux Ordnance Depot project. Blome, a first term legislator, collaborated with Senator Harry Gantz on irrigation efforts and brings farming and business interests in Cheyenne and Morrill counties to his candidacy.
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E. R. Blome
Blome
Cheyenne
Morrill
Kimball
Banner Counties
Sioux
Harry Gantz
Alliance
Panhandle
Trailers Fill County Village Camp With 43 Units
Raymond Graff, superintendent, announced forty three trailers registered at the trailer camp at the fair grounds yesterday. He said arrivals were steady and the camp will hold more than three hundred trailers, likely full when peak construction on the Sioux Ordnance Depot begins.
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Fair Grounds
Raymond Graff
Graff
Sioux
Brief Closing At Memorial Urged By Chamber Of Commerce
The chamber of commerce yesterday recommended to its merchants committee that stores close on Saturday May 31 during the morning Memorial service as a mark of respect. Members argued full day closing is unnecessary but morning closure is appropriate.
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Chamber of Commerce
Merchants Committee
Quinn Fails Bid to Enter Railway Commission Race
The state supreme court on Friday reversed a Lancaster county district court ruling in a suit by John B. Quinn to compel the secretary of state to accept his candidacy for the railway commission. The court ruled that Quinn may not legally file for the office due to the 30 year minimum age requirement, a barrier he had sought to overcome.
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State Supreme Court
Lancaster County District Court
John B. Quinn
Secretary of State
Railway Commission
Quinn
Pioneer Resident of Bushnell Area Dead
John Bogle, 64, longtime Bushnell merchant, died after a long illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday in Bushnell with burial in Bushnell cemetery. He homesteaded here in 1907 and lived in Kimball county since then. Survived by his widow, two sons and a daughter.
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John Bogle
Bushnell
Bogle
Kimball County
Graduation Week Activities Highlight Local Seniors
The 1941 42 term closes with Sidney High School diploma ceremonies for 68 seniors on Wednesday evening. Eighth graders hold county wide exercises this afternoon at the city auditorium. Rev G A Schwabauer delivers the baccalaureate sermon. Commencement includes invocations, salutatory by Joline Ackerman, class oration by Josephine Radcliffe, diplomas presented by N W Ladegard, music by student ensembles, and benediction by Rev Schwabauer. The eighth grade program features band, solos, readings, and multiple district performances led by various student performers.
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Sidney High School
City
G. A. Schwabauer
Methodist Church
Joline Ackerman
Josephine Radcliffe
S. H. S. Clarinet Ensemble
Patricia Hill
G. F. Liebendorfer
S. H. S. Boy’s Quartet
N. W. Ladegard
S. H. S. Girl’s Glee Club
Rev. G . Schwaibauer
Storms Sweep Wide Area Across Panhandle and Valley
Severe electrical storms lashed the panhandle and North Platte valley with lightning wind and hail damaging property and crops. Scottsbluff area suffered roof and building strikes while a wide hail sweep damaged wheat nearby. A lighter Sidney storm followed on Monday morning. farmers fear ground remains too wet for field work as winter wheat grows rapidly and risks a freeze.
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Panhandle
North Platte Valley
Scottssluff
Scottsbluff
Sidney
Fort Sidney Day Opposition From Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of commerce members voted against holding a Fort Sidney Day celebration this year. The recommendation will go to the Fort Sidney Day association before its next meeting. Civic club members said they will be too busy this summer to devote time to arrangements. This first official expression of opinion is expected to carry weight with local leaders.
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Chamber of Commerce
Fort
Survey Planned to Assess Sidney School Needs
Sept G F Liebendorfer announced a survey of Sidney school needs in the coming weeks as defense activities boost the population. A United States Office of Education district eight representative is due about May 20, accompanied by a state school official to conduct the survey.
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G. F. Liebendorfer
Sidney
United States Office of Education
Liebendorfer
Poppy Day Drive Sets County Record in Sidney
The Poppy Day sale in Sidney Saturday became the largest in history as the American Legion Auxiliary reported. Solicitors exhausted Poppies and urged other towns in the county for more supply. Public response was the finest in years, with potential sales of hundreds more.
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Sidney
American Legion Auxiliary
Potter Station Agent Moved to Kimball
C. C. Kaderli, longtime Union Pacific agent at Potter, is transferred to Kimball as agent effective the first of the month. He succeeds J. J. Theisen who becomes Union Pacific agent in Sidney. Kaderli's family will move to Kimball after school ends, with Lowell Leypoldt of North Platte as temporary Potter agent until a permanent assignment is made.
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C. C. Kaderli
Union Pacific
Potter
Kimball
Mr. Kaderli
J. J. Theisen
Sidney
Kimtall
Lowell Leypoldt
North Platte
Youths Removed From Special Train Carrying War Materials
Three Illinois youths were taken from a freight train carrying special Beepraca merchandise yesterday. They were fingerprinted by the chief’s office for FBI check, after briefly being removed from the train by an official and then returning aboard.
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Illinois
Ceaff
FBI
GOP Session Wednesday Opens Campaign in Western Nebraska
Kenneth Wherry state chairman heads a GOP meeting in the district court room at 7 30 PM with Ella Wagner Joe Wishart Melvin Moss and S E Torgeson attending The open event features Wherry as main speaker and will launch the party tour from Sidney to Scottsbluff and Alliance to begin the panhandle campaign effort.
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State Republican Committee
Kenneth Wherry
Martin W. Dimery
Wherry
Ella Wagner
Lincoln
Joe Wishart
Melvin Moss
The
Young Republicans
S. E. Torgeson
Kimball
Dimery
Sidney
Scottsbluff
Alliance
Nebraska
Panhandle
Ak-Sar-Ben Four-H Club Award Program
Ak-Sar-Ben in Omaha announces a Four-H Club award plan for members meeting four goals in Food For Victory. Certificates of Merit go to all achievers, five county champions win all-expense trips to state club week, next 25 high performers get club week registration, and 30 receive conservation camp registration fees. Goals include exhibiting at local, county, district, or state fairs.
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Omaha
J. C. Swinebank
State argues Consumer Public Power deal void in Scottsbluff case
The Nebraska Supreme Court heard Attorney General Walter R. Johnson challenge to the Consumers Public Power district purchase of Western Public Service company stock in Scottsbluff. Cities Scottsbluff Sidney Bridgeport and Chadron joined the state, contending the district lacked authority and violated the Murphy amendment. District counsel argued the amendment is local law and that the district operates like a private corporation, while cities that knew of negotiations failed to act.
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Supreme Court
Walter R. Johnson
Consumers Public Power District
Western Public Service Company
Scottsbluff
Sidney
Bridgeport
Chadron
Johnson
Western Public Service
Murphy
Large Construction Units Launched At Sioux Ordnance Depot
Heavy construction progresses at Sioux Ordnance Depot with multiple openings planned across May for underground magazines barracks mess hall water system and utilities units. Peter Kiewit Sons Co George W Condon Co Inland Construction Co lead rail and road work as crews race to meet set dates despite weather delays and final moves of depot headquarters slated by month end.
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Peter Kiewit Sons and Co
George W. Condon Co
Ordnance Depot
Next Draft Group To Leave Here May 20th
Cheyenne county's next selective service call to the army is set for six a.m. Wednesday May 20. The list includes Francis H Runge Ralph R Runge Raymond W Goranson Fredrick A Kilgore Leonard J McGrane Fred E Irwin Eldy V Reinmuth Elwood L Lostroh Frank V Gabriel Henry Frerichs Roder ick L MacAdam and Earl G Anderson. Two transfer ins will join the group Raymon V Hyatt and Gary Hoffman.
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Cheyenne County
Francis H. Runge
Ralph R. Runge
Raymond W. Goranson
Fredrick A. Kilgore
Leonard J. McGrane
Fred E. Irwin
Eldy V. Reinmuth
Elwood L. Lostroh
Frank V. Gabriel
Henry Frerichs
Roderick L. MacAdam
Earl G. Anderson
Raymon V. Hyatt
Broken Bow
Gary Hoffman
O'Neill
MacAdam
Anderson
Ferd Weikhorst To Be Board Candidate
Potter farmer Ferd Weikhorst filed for first district commissioner on the Democratic ticket. A former district commissioner, he said the move followed pressure from friends. Ed Erickson currently serves the district. He is the second candidate to enter the race, after Guy Shaw announced in the second district last week.
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Ferd Weikhorst
Ferd Wiekhorst
Potter Farmer
Weikhorst
Ed Erickson
Mr. Weikhorst
Guy Shaw
First Effects Of Price Ceilings To Be Visible Monday May 18
The first effects of the over all price ceiling will be visible to consumers on May 18. That is the day the retail ceiling goes into effect and the day when every seller must mark the maximum price of a cost of living commodity in a manner clear to buyers. The maximum price may be on the item or on the shelf and posted at the sale point. price-line postings are allowed for classifications and must show the maximum and the actual selling price.
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Office of Price Administration
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Poiter Girls
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Vesta
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Chris Small
Una Raddatz
Shirley Siders
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Opal Thompson
Eileen Reker
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Ramona Peters
Jacquin Hummer
Churchill
Winston Churchill
Secretary OF the Treasury
YME Secretary OF the Treasury
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People OF
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Sidney Stern
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