Fleeing car thief sparks shootout in Sidney chase
Deputy Sheriff Ioe Sheldon and Chief Rogers fired on a fleeing man after a theft near Eaton. Ames, who claimed the car had been lent, surrendered after an officer fired a shot that narrowly missed the fugitive. The incident began when a vehicle was taken from Eaton Sunday and later led to the arrest near Sidney.
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Eaton
Colo., Cream
Sidney
Ioe Sheldon
Ick Rogers
Ames
Arley
James
Saw
Mid
Sheldon
Pine Bluffs
Price
Rogers
Hornby Hurls Devel County Club Into 1st Money Here Sunday
Roger Hornby, a cast off pitcher for the Sidney Seals, hurled Chappell to a 3 2 victory over Potter Bearcats in the tri state tournament final. He held Potter to six hits with a fastball and curve as Chappell claimed its first championship, ending fans’ doubts with a dramatic Sunday win.
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Hornby
Devel County Club
Roger Hornby
Sidney Seals
Potter Bearcats
Chappell
Potter
Otter Lauded for Playing Extra Games in Doubleheader
Potter drew fan applause as the Bearcats agreed to a second game with Chappell, extending the club’s schedule to four games in two days. He played more times than any teammate in the meet, and Bearcat merits were strong by the end of the Chappell test.
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Potter
Crowley
Army
Roche Hospital Set for Opening This Week
Workmen near completion at Roche Hospital with occupancy expected by last evening and the first operation slated for Wednesday morning. Most rooms are equipped and the facility should be ready for opening tonight according to Roche.
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Roche Hospital
Roche
Presbyterian Pageant To Be Given Friday
Charming Sidney youngsters will play the Tom Thumb wedding at the city auditorium Friday night. The Presbyterian circle sponsors the event with a parade of wedding gowns and a display of old and new fashions. Refreshments will be served at the close of the entertainment.
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Sidney
City Auditorium
Presbyterian Circle
One Man Injured in Gurley Festival Parade Incident
A Gurley festival parade last week ended with Herbert Fastenau kicked by a parade horse. He was treated at Dr. Blackstone’s office and reported in good condition after the injuries were cared for.
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Gurley
Herbert Fastenau
Blackstone
Mission Festival Held by Lutheran Churches Members
More than 500 people from Nebraska Wyoming and Colorado attended the annual mission festival sponsored by St. Pauls Lutheran church of Sidney at the city auditorium. Local church members from Sidney Gurley Potter South Divide and Chappell attended. Rev. Dryer of Big Springs led two morning services one German and one English. Rev. Sellman of Burns Wyoming led the afternoon services.
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Nebraska
Wyoming
Colorado
St. Paul's Lutheran Church of
Sidney
City Auditorium
Gurley
Potter
South Divide
Chappell
Dryer
Big Springs
Sellman
Burns
Wyo
St. Paul’s Fur
Corn Hog Rule Must Be Given Attention
County chairman Tom Allington warns corn hog contract signers who have or will produce hogs through December 1 to avoid exceeding contract limits. Since August 1 they may buy feed er pigs with county committee approval, potentially gifting or receiving sows that farrow before December 1. A December 1 compliance check will determine if production matches contract terms as hogs are offered for sale.
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Tom Allington
Two Sidney Girls Pledge Sorority Membership
The Lincoln newspaper listed two Sidney girls pledging sororities. Helen Jane Johnson chose Kappa Kappa Gamma and Lois Hardy preferred Delta Delta Delta. Carolyn Kennedy undecided and would wait six weeks before choosing.
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Sidney
Lincoln
Helen Jane Johnson
J. W. Johnson
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Lois Hardy
A. S. Hardy
Delta Delta Delta
Carolyn Kennedy
Daisy Kennedy
Local labor rule backed by Kimball County board
Unorganized laboring men in Kimball County win backing from the board of commissioners to ensure relief and highway jobs go to county residents. A resolution demands hiring locals exclusively, regardless of contract origin.
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Kimball County
Board of Commissioners
Grain markets slip as buyers remain absent in week ending September 14
The Weekly Grain Market Review notes weaker demand and higher offerings across cash wheat corn oats rye and barley. Prices eased on import basis and improved seeding conditions with U S spring wheat seen at 92 8 million bushels and Canada’s crop forecast at 277 million bushels amid slackened overseas demand.
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United State Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Seaboard
Canadian
Gulf
Minneapolis
Atlantic
United States
Canada
Simmons to speak in several towns on anti New Deal tour
Republican U S senator candidate Bob Simmons announces a statewide speaking tour starting September 24. In Sidney he appears September 26 at 4 30 p m greeted by former constituents. Additional talks follow in Big Springs Chappell Kimball that day with times listed.
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Bob Simmons
Simmons
Sidney
Mr. Simmons
Big Springs
Chappell
Kimball
Cub Scouts Weiner Roast Held With Scouts and Sponsors
Cub scouts held a weiner roast at Dead Man's canon Friday evening with sponsors R. W. Francis and Sven Robinson. Attendees included Wayne Simpson LeBaron Goodwin Harold Hepner Kenneth Willey and others. next meeting set for Friday at 7 in the firemen's room at the auditorium.
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R. W. Francis
Sven Robinson
Wayne Simpson
LeBaron Goodwin
Harold Hepner
Kenneth Willey
Gene Ells
Tom Poole
Jack Hutchison
Merle Lockwood
Dick Robinson
Ronald Coyle
Dwyer Brown
Harris van Valkenberg
Robert Wait
Roger Francis
Frank Zamarippa
Almont
Kendrie
Mickey Daniels
Carter Kokjer
Man Given 2 Year Term for Quarrel Over Woman
William H. Blaker 47 pleaded guilty to manslaughter in district court and received two years at hard labor for the September 8 killing of W. M. Ruark 55 at a Big Springs camp during a dispute over Ruark’s wife. Blaker traced their histories from May 1933 in Las Animas to Albuquerque and back to Colorado, detailing a turbulent relationship and an alleged beating. Continued on Page 6 Column 1.
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William H. Blaker
J. L. Tewell
Blaker
W. M. Ruark
Big Springs
Ruark
Las Animas
Colo
Colorado State Penitentiary
Arizona
End of Campaign Nears for Subscription Drive
A $50 cash prize will be awarded by judges to the top worker for ten days from Monday September 17 to Wednesday September 26. The prize is not cumulative and only activity during the current period counts. The race tightens as bonuses decline weekly and workers are urged to give their best effort.
Suit Filed To Restore Party Circle On Nebraska Ballots
Joseph F. Kaspar of Wahoo, Democratic candidate for the state senate in the 13th district, asks the Nebraska Supreme Court to mandamus Saunders county clerk Frank Lehmkuhl to place the party circle back on the November ballot. The action argues that H R No 7, eliminating the circle, is unconstitutional as it amends other election law sections without referencing them. The court’s ruling will apply statewide and a first week of October argument is anticipated. Ballots must be printed and distributed at least five days before the election.
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Lincoln
State Supreme Court
Joseph F. Kaspar
Wahoo
State Senate
Kaspar
Frank Lehmkuhl
Saunders County
Supreme Court
Harvey Johnson
Omaha
Johnson
Teachers' Reception By PTA Sets Wednesday Night
Public school faculty will be guests of honor at a first of the year reception sponsored by the Parent-Teachers association. The event aims to introduce new teachers and renew ties with veterans. Officers will serve on the committee and Mrs. Glen Bales supervises refreshments.
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Parent-Teachers Association
Glen Bales
Referendum on Triple A program to be discussed by Nebraska farmers
Nebraska corn-hog producers will vote by written ballot in home meetings to decide future Triple A plans. W H Brokaw, director of the extension service, will organize district conferences, with results sent from Lincoln to Washington. The referendum precedes definite 1935 program steps and follows Kansas City conference recommendations.
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Nebraska
W. H. Brokaw
The
Agricultural College Extension Service
Kansas City
Brokaw
Lincoln
Washington
A. G. Black
Unusual Weather Brings Frost Across Western Nebraska
Western Nebraska saw wide temperature swings last week with freezing Friday night and a hot sultry Sunday. Big Springs reported the first snow of the year as a light frost touched tender plants, while hardy species escaped major damage. Rain threats faded with clear skies, a morning wind then quieted.
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Nebraska
Big Springs
Largest crowd crowns Chappell victory at Tri-State finals
The Sunday finals attracted 1031 paid admissions plus pass guests, believed the largest crowd at the local ball park. Gate receipts neared 355 dollars, the biggest day of the week. Officials estimate weather hindered a potential ten hundred attendance. expenses were tallied ahead of distributing prizes to winners.
All-Star Tri-State Tournament Picks Named by Umpires Panel
Surry Wilson and Tolliver named as pitchers among all star selections. Robb, Nash, Crowley, Nicodemus, Woods headline infield and outfield cast includes Reader Reichstein Hines Robineau. Nash tops second base in fielding and clutch hitting. Crowley leads with a .450 pace despite late slump. Woods drives a .409 average as Fort Warren and Sidney Seals players anchor the squad.
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Surry
Wilson
Tolliver
Robb
Fort Warren
Nash
Sidney Seals
Crowley
Nicodemus
Woods
Chappell
Ware
Reader
Potter Bearcats
Reichstein
O. Hines
Oshkosh
Robineau
Subry
Fort
Warren
Bushong
Brandt
Peterson
Sidney
Safety Campaign 13 Brings Drivers Before County Judge
Drivers violating traffic laws in the past week are summoned to county court as the American Legion and local officials push a safety drive. County Judge R A Barlow warns repeat offenders face fines, with progress tracked by Legion committees in Sidney and other towns.
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American Legion
R. A. Barlows
Barlow
the Legion
Sidney
Ford Demonstration Set For Sidney Weekend
Joe A. Gibson will sponsor a free Ford challenge demonstration in Sidney Friday and Saturday featuring E. C. Callahan and Dick Stubbs. The show includes a $10,000 cutaway Ford chassis and driving exhibitions at 1, 2:30 and 4 pm plus an evening showroom performance.
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Joe A. Gibson
Sidney
E. C. Callahan
Automobile Authority
Dick Stubbs
Stubbs
Callahan
Gibson
Seed corn should be plentiful this year
Thousands of bushels of corn remain under government seal on Nebraska farms, ensuring seed corn supply for next spring. County agents report ample seed, with P. H. Stewart noting the survey finds seed corn available in every county as farmers select the best ears for planting.
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Nebraska
P. H. Stewart
Extension Agronomist
Man Arrested for Transporting Liquor in Dalton
A man claiming the name Alfred Gifford was arrested in Dalton last week after a gallon of liquor was found in his car. He said he lent the car to a friend and the liquor was planted while the friend drove it. The vehicle belonged to John Burns of Arkansas. Gifford was released after questioning.
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Alfred Gifford
Dalton
Gifford
John Burns
Arkansas
Young Citizens To Be Named Again In State
The American Legion of Nebraska sponsors its best young citizens contest this year with Omaha newspaper and state schools. Rules are posted and high school students are eligible. A county committee is being formed to oversee the effort.
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The
American Legion of Nebraska
Nebraska
Omaha
Boy Scouts Hike to Point Rocks Saturday
Troop 90 of Boy Scouts enjoyed a hike to Point of Rocks Saturday afternoon with C A Story and Sven Robinson. Signaling and tracking tests were passed. Participants included Mickey Green Ernest Duffy Derwood Johnson Victor Clay Roy Hutchison Robert Robinson Kenneth Bowman Lavern Bentzinger Virgil Raddatz and Stanley Livoni.
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Troop 90
Boy Scouts
Point of Rocks
C. A. Story
Sven Robinson
Mickey Green
Ernest Duffy
Derwood Johnson
Victor Clay
Roy Hutchison
Robert Robinson
Kenneth Bowman
Lavern Bentzinger
Virgil Raddatz
Stanley Livoni
Popular couple weds secretly on July fourth
George Averman son of Mrs Lena Averman of Sidney and Maxine Crow daughter of Mr and Mrs Pat Crow of the north Peetz community were married July 4 at Harrisburg. The ceremony was kept private and only a few friends learned of the union. The couple plans to reside here with Averman employed in a local grocery store.
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George Averman
Lena Averman
Sidney
Maxine Crow
Pat Crow
North Peetz
Harrisburg
Averman
Two Prisoners Seek Parole at Next Board Hearing
Melvin and Otto Christenson brothers who broke jail while awaiting robbery charges at Lodge Pole request parole consideration at their board hearing on October 10. They were convicted exactly one year earlier on October 10, 1933.
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Melvin
Otto Christenson
Lodge Pole
Board of Pardons
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Big Springs ‘Alliance
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