Local PTA Prepares For Busy Autumn and State Convention
Local PTA members welcome new teachers with a Friday reception at Sidney Junior High. The event precedes a fall schedule centered on the October state convention. The first regular meeting is September 16, with hopes for record enrollment to support convention plans. Mre J Sherman Brown of Denver will address delegates at the October sessions.
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Sidney
P.T. A
J. W. Neilsen
City
Childrens
Nebraska P. A
Mre J Sherman Brown
Denver
Third National
Sidney Public Schools Open 1931 32 Term With All Five Buildings
Sidney public schools begin the 1931-1932 term with registration and class assignments to be completed this morning. All five buildings are in use after the new senior high plant, and a record enrollment is anticipated with St Pauls Lutheran and St Patricks Academy also opening. The system expects strong kindergarten registrations and a large eighth grade cohort entering high school, with efficiency and accreditation noted by state education authorities. Continued on page 6.
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Sidney Public Schools
St. Paul's Lutheran School
St. Patricks
State Department of Education
University of Nebraska
St. Patrick’s Academy
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
W. F. Peters
St. Paul’s School
Anton Link
Ursuline Sisters
Post Office Site Battle Roars at Chamber Meeting
The chamber of commerce resumed sessions after a heated debate over post office site selection. A majority backed the McIntosh site for the $80,000 building, despite earlier contention that no site had been officially chosen. County Attorney R. P. Kepler led opponents, while President Marius Christensen commended his impartial stance. Continued on page 6.
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Chamber of Commerce
McIntosh
R. P. Kepler
Kepler
Marius Christensen
Leon Fine
Dalton Plans 11th Annual Fall Festival in City
Plans for the 11th annual Dalton festival were started by local business interests. E KR Blome was elected chairman with Roger Bennan secretary. The date will be set to avoid county fair conflicts and an expanded program including exhibits, entertainment, and a sports slate is planned.
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Dalton
E KR. Blome
Roger Bennan
H. L.iezem
W S Jordan
E. R. Blaine
Ag Meetings Planned Across Western Nebraska This Year
Tentative plans outline four agri culture meetings in Western Nebraska this year after the chautauqua circuit. Each town hosts two days of programs under the college of agriculture and state board of agriculture, with similar agendas at every location. H. V. Anderson has been appointed to oversee arrangements.
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Nebraska
College of Agriculture
State Board of Agriculture
H. V. Anderson
US Timers Reunion at Lodge Pole Planned for Labor Day
Pioneers assemble at Lodge Pole on Labor Day September 7 for the annual old settlers reunion. Hundreds of Cheyenne residents and nearby counties expected to mingle, share memories, and attend the flower show, parade, and baseball games at Oberfelder park. Speakers include Martin W. Dimery and Simon Fishman. Community bands, a night dance, concessions, races, and rides fill the program as attendees register, with interest in who will be the oldest resident.
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Lodge Pole
Cheyenne
Bert Bates
Bates
Chappell and Lodge
Oberfelder Park
Martin W. Dimery
Simon Fishman
Nebraska
Dimery
Fishman
Kansas
Wonmien
Spindler’s
Womans Club
Paving Grew's Start Excavating Streets on Monday Morning
Work began as Yant Construction excavates Illinois Street from Ninth to 12th Avenues for Sidney paving program. A large snow-plow like machine removes 18 inches of surface material, loading dirt onto trucks. Excavation on the three-block strip should finish in days before starting on Tenth Avenue.
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Sidney
Yant Construction Company
Illinois Street
Ninth
12Th Avenues
Tenth Avenue
Illinois
12Th Avenue
Lincoln Highway
C. H. Gardner
Gardner
Pioneer recalls dry seasons during the eighties
J. A. Walford of Dalton recalls droughts in 1890 93 94 95 and compares them with 1931 The west winds drove clouds across the region while heavy winds swept them over Last spring he watched conditions and expected a repeat of the dry season No snowfall occurred in the mountains Continued on page 6
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J. A. Walford
Dalton
Mr. Walford
Nebraska State Fair Opens September Fourth
The Nebraska State Fair opens September 4 with record expectations. A new 4-H club building, cost about 150000, will be dedicated September 6 and linked to the old structure, increasing space for demonstrations exhibits and stock judging. Livestock entries and agricultural displays are robust despite dry weather and pests, with five days of harness and saddle racing, three days of auto racing, and a full evening program featuring Thavin’s singers, a concert band, vaudeville acts, and a grand fireworks finale. The fair runs eight days through September 11 with no opening day program.
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Nebraska
Fair Tank
Thavin
Sidney Grid Hopefuls Report For First Workouts Of Year
Coach Leo P. Black opened the 1931 season with Sidney high school grid hopefuls. Nine lettermen return, led by co-captains Chesebro and Montgomery, Masse, Frahm, Brewer, Busacker, Chambers, Atkins, and Goodale. The backfield is unsettled though Masse shows promise as a flashy backfield prospect amid a strong line, with freshmen poised to bolster the squad.
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Sidney Grid
Western Nebraska
Leo’ P. Black
Chesebro
Montgomery
Masse
Frahm
Brewer
Busacker
Chambers
Atkins
Goodale
Sidney
Black
Scottsbluff
Paxton Doctor Confesses to Fires at Multiple Yards
Paxton doctor H J ODonnell admitted starting a series of fires including timber yards at Lexington Gothenburg and Conad. Deputy L J Butcher said the confession was in a signed statement obtained with Deputy Sheriff E B Clark. The Lexington yard fire destroyed the Sheldon yards causing about 70000 in damage.
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L. J. Butcher
H. J. O’donnell
Paxton
Lexington
Gothenburg
Conad
Butkner
HE. E B. Clark
Sheldon
Sidney Golfers Share Win in Big Springs Tourney
Ten Sidney golfers attended the Big Springs golf tournament on Sunday and earned a share of laurels. Jay Closman earned medalist honors with a par 34, Jess Tompkins won the second flight, and Joe Simodynes finished runner up in the third flight. Closman exited early due to a malfunctioning putter.
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Sidney
Big Springs
Jay Closman
Jess Tompkins
Joe Simodynes
Closman
Lawrence Davis Weds Woodriver Neb Girl
Lawrence Davis son of C C Davis of this city and Miss Merna McGlasson daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl McGlasson of Woodriver were married Wednesday night August 26 at 8 at the Methodist church in Woodriver. Bridesmaid and best man were Mrs Vern Livingston and Mr Livingston, with Jean Kirkpatrick as flower girl. The groom is a Sidney High School and Nebraska Wesleyan graduate now studying in Evanston Illinois. Continued on page 6.
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Lawrence Davis
C. C. Davis
Merna McGlasson
Carl McGlasson
Woodriver
O'Cllock
Vern Livingston
Livingston
Jean Kirkpatrick
Sidney High School
Nebraska Wesleyan
Hvanston, Ill
Christian Ladies to Meet for Communion Wine and Food Canning
The Christian church ladies plan an all day meeting at the church next Thursday to prepare the year’s communion wine and to pickle and can fruit. They request donations of grapes and pickles and will serve a covered dish luncheon at noon. Full attendance is requested.
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Christian Church
Western Nebraska sportsmen split on shortened hunting season
Opinion is divided over President Hoover’s edict shortening the open season for ducks and geese in Nebraska from October 1 to 31. Many hunters accept the change for a hoped increase in 1932 bird stock, but some prefer October 15 to November 15 to chase geese. Goose shooting is poor in October. many river leases and sandhill lakes are closed, leaving a dismal autumn. The state game commission plans to widen enforcement to curb unlawful taking. Daily duck limit is 1, with 30 in possession.
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Nebraska
Hoovers
Sand Hills
North Plate River
State Game Commission
Stage Troupe Coming To Theatre September 9
The Fox theatre program for September has been altered for the appearance of the New York Theatre Celebrity guild in a performance of the comedy drama Sun Up. Manager A J Hamilton arranged the substitution, hoping local patrons will see a high class, expertly enacted stage play.
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Fox Theatre
New York Theatre Celebrity Guild
Sun Up
A. J. Hamilton
Alumni Banquet And Annual Meeting Of St Patrick’s Academy
Alumni of St Patrick’s academy gather for a Sunday night banquet and business session. Honorary President Rev Anton Link presided. A permanent alumni association formation was a highlight of the year, with plans for a December 27 meeting and efforts to include all graduates.
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St. Patrick’s Academy
Anton Link
Potter Bearcats Favored For Second Title After Lodgepole Defeat
Myron Bornby pitched a brilliant 3 hit game and Potter Bearcats beat Lodgepole 4 to 1 to virtually seal the Cheyenne county league title. Hornby dominated on the mound with strong support from Mitchell Clingenpeel and Thames. Wilson and Munson led Lodgepole with key hits in a stubborn effort.
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Myron
Rajah) Bornby
Sidney
Stepping Lodge Polo Club
Potter Bearcats
Bearcats
Rajah
Lon Miller
Gurley Cardinals
Hornby
Muller
Seals
Lodge Pole Boys
Mitchell
Clingenpeel
W. Thames
Wilson
Munson
Farmers Not Expected To Cut Wheat Acreage In County
Cheyenne county farmers show little hope of reducing wheat acreage this year with an estimated 12 to 15 percent cut. National figures suggest a 20 percent drop, while overall U S limits may lower plantings to 37 million acres for harvest, signaling the smallest area since 1914 amid a 894 million bushel crop projection.
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Cheyenne County
Agricultural Department
Cheyenne County Leads Nebraska Butterfat Shipments in 1929
The 1929 butterfat shipments totaled 36,418,864 pounds worth 15,689,737 to Nebraska butter factories via 2,229 cream stations and 58 concentrators. Cheyenne County, with 26 stations, shipped 318,319 pounds worth 130,483, ranking second to Scotts Bluff County, which moved over 550,000 pounds. The census notes cream stations include those run by butter makers and farm seller purchases, with routes from farms to creamery.
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Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Scotts Bluff County
Scotts Bluff
Custer
Boone
Gage
Buffalo
Knox
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Logal Association
PT. A. Work
Lutheran Institution
C. OF C
Pioneer
Hebraska State Fair
Christian Ladies
Biffer
Potter
Lodgepole
Cardinals
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