Babies Highlight First Day of Alliance Pure Food Show
The Alliance Pure Food Show opened at 2:30 p m with the baby show as the main feature judged by Miss Genevieve Sheridan Miss Chapman and A A Giacomini The 48 babies aged four months to one year competed with four winning prizes chosen by lot Betty Baskin won first with Elizabeth Anne Walker Jean and June Young and Doris Fanning also receiving prizes A cakewalk and vocal duet followed the day s events and a popular girl contest tallied votes for finalists Ruth Hawes led with 3 255 votes among other entries listed The show rooms featured multiple booths from local businesses including Palace Grocery Co and others as listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer McManus
Bussmen and Carpenters
Alliance
Roof Garden
A. J. Cole
Genevieve Sheridan
St. Joseph's Hospital
Elizabeth Anne Walker
George Walker
Jean
June Young
Doris Fanning
Dixie McManus
Katharine Harris
C. E. Hershman
J. F. Rhein
la Mon
Jack Spillman
J. ©. Seaton
Ruth Hawes
Mabel Young
Irene Rice
Violet Walker
Edith Jacks
Alta Young
Janet Grossman
Maude Spacht
Hazel Karen
Josephine Ganson
Winnie B
Bessie Harsh
Wanda Adams
Palace Grocery Co
Palace Meat Market
Rhein Hardware
Duncan's Grocery
Geo. D. Darling
H. Hirst
National Biscuit Co
Morgan's Grocery
Newberry’s Hardware
Thiele’s Drug Store
A. D. Rodgers
Tom Stales
Lee Moore
Alliance Dug Co
Sugar Bowl
Fielding Sells Business to His Son in Alliance
T. S. Fielding, longtime landmark tailor in Alliance, has sold his business to his son Norris S. Fielding and will retire from active work due to failing health. The new owner will assume full charge on Monday, December 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. S. Fielding
Alliance Business District
Norris S. Fielding
James Carmody Returns to Al Hance from Rob Wyoming
James Carmody has returned to Al Hance from Rob Wyoming where he had been tending his homestead and ranch duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Carmody
al- Hance
Rob, Wyo
Weather Recast For Alliance Area
The forecast says fair conditions prevail tonight and Saturday in Alliance and nearby areas with mild temperatures and light winds. No precipitation is expected as a high pressure dominates the region.
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Alliance and Vicinity Ly Fair
Forged Check Incident In Dallas Area
Police search for Dallas Higins after he passed a forged $25 check at Joe Smith pool hall on Wednesday. The check bore the name Winstom. Higins returned with a forged countersignature of Jimmy Shores. Higins, previously employed at the round house, vanished three days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas Higins
Joe Smith
Winstom
Higins
Jimmy Shores
Round House
Alliance Elks Memorial Service Set For Sunday
Alliance lodge No. 961 B P O Elks members wives and friends will gather at 3 p m Sunday at the Elks home for the annual memorial service Hon Matt Gering of Plattsmouth a statewide prominent speaker has been secured to deliver an address
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance Lodge No. 961
B. P. O. Elks
Elks Home
Matt Gering
Plattsmouth
Hovorka Gate Incident Spurs County Court Action
A continued Hovorka ranch gate dispute leads to a sheriff confrontation. Sheriff Jim Miller tells Albert Hovorka gates must be opened when needed. Neighbor Frank Matousek swears out a warrant after a gate dispute. Hovorka posts bond to keep peace.
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Gates
Albert Hovorka
Alliance
Jim Miller
Mr. Hovorka
Frank Matousek
Hovorka
Miller
Hovorka Ranch
Havorka
School Men’s Club to Convene in Alliance Saturday
The Western Nebraska School Men’s club of teachers and superintendents will hold its second annual session at Alliance High School. W. R. Pate of Alliance is president and W. P. Stockdale of Chadron state normal is vice president. The group formed last year with Scottsbluff hosting the first meeting, and about thirty to forty administrators are expected for Saturday’s program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Nebraska
Alliance High
W. R. Pate
W. P. Stockdale
Chadron State Normal
Scottsbluff
Settlement Replevin Case Ends In Out Of Court Accord
In the replevin suit S F Grant versus A T Haynes of Hemingford a county court hearing was abandoned as the parties settled out of court. Haynes used Grants Reo truck with a mortgage on the vehicle. the case involved a tied debt and counter claims which were dropped as the two parties split costs amounting to 9 30 dollars.
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S. F. Grant
A. T. Haynes
Hemingford
Haynes
Grant
Teele
Conductor Bennett Extends Run From Alliance to Crawford Visit
Conductor C. E. Bennett from Hot Springs has a run out of Alliance with his family remaining there. J. A. Wolverton formerly of Alliance, now in Crawford, is visiting friends here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Bennett
Hot Springs
Alliance
J. A. Wolverton
Aliance
Crawford
Nebraska Telephone surcharge boosts rates in 1921 move
The Nebraska Railway Commission granted a 10 percent temporary increase in exchange rates for the Nebraska Telephone Company effective December 1. The surcharge, to be listed on all bills, lasts until July 1 unless altered. Commission notes cite wage and material cost rises and a shortfall in earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Telephone Company
State Railway Commission
Lincoln
Thorne Brown
Brown
Railway Commission
Thorne A. Brown
Thomas Hall
H. G. Taylor
Alliance City Council
Council
Acon
Miss May Graham Visits From Washington DC
Miss May Graham of Washington DC is visiting with her mother Mrs J A Graham and her siblings James and Ethel Graham. She has worked as one of the first wartime stenographers and plans to stay about a month here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Graham
Washington, D. C
J. A. Graham
James and
Ethel Graham
Miss Graham
Washington
War Department
Scottsbluff Packing Plant Hopes Run High
Scottsbluff residents and local leaders press for an Alliance Packing Company plant with a rumored million dollar capital. Officials warn no definite decision until January stockholder meetings. Promoters cite favorable signs though some details delayed by distant press coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsbluff
Chamber of Commerce
Alliance
Alliance Packing Company
Daily News
Scottshill
Stark
Chicago
Program Showcases Expression Class At Imperial Theater
The expression class under Mrs Inice McCorkle Dunning will present musical readings fan drill sketches dances and monologues at the Imperial theater after the first picture show Monday evening December 6 1920. Featured acts include Little Grandmas of Grandma Land Ole Mistus Aunt Sarah on Bicycles Meow and Bear Story plus a fairy dance Humoreske and Jolly Ghost with various students and accompanist Mil der Gregory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inice McCorkle Dunning
Imperial Theater
Marie Howe
Grandma Land
Louise Cogswell
Nell Gavin
Ada Turner
Josephine Acheson
Alice Prettyman
Dorothy Stanton
Ruth Wilson
Helen Hively
Milder Gregory
Humoreske
Phylena Finch
Willetta Cox
Ole Mistus
John Moore
Grace Shean
Sarah
Pauline Phelps
Lois Boyer
Jessica Reeves
Ruth Stanton
Daisy Balrynysle
Helen Young
Nora
Miriam Harrik
Alexist
James Whitcomb Riley
Frances Fletcher
Man badly burned washing hands with gasoline
E. I. Gregg of the Alliance Dream station suffered serious burns to both hands after gasoline ignited while he tried to light a stove. He is expected to be unable to work for about a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. I. Gregg
Alliance Dream Station
Questioning City Manager Plan Facts in Alliance
A Times critique challenges the claim that the city manager plan was specially written for Alliance. It notes Chapter 208 of Nebraska laws approved April 12, 1917, and questions whether the act was tailored to Alliance or adopted earlier, urging verification of the key dates and intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Men of Alliance
Lincoln
Nebraska
Alliance
Methodist Hospital Ambitions In Alliance Nebraska
The Centenary board of the Methodist church plans a hospital with 100000 funding from the church, 50000 from the city, and the site. Alliance supporters seek a hospital expansion but local church focus remains on completing a new church next spring. Community backs hospital growth if needed, aiding a broader health buildup.
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Chamber of Commerce
Centenary Board
The
Methodist Church
Alliance
Secottscluff
Churches Join For Union Red Cross Service
Four Alliance churches the Presbyterian Baptist Methodist and Episcopalian planned a union Red Cross service at First Presbyterian church next Sunday evening. Rev A J Kearns will give a Red Cross lecture accompanied by over a hundred colored slides detailing Red Cross work and war activity. The slides form an insightful collection for the membership campaign delayed past November 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Presbyterian
Baptist
Methodist
Episcopalian
Union Red Cross
First Presbyterian Church
A. J. Kearns
Red Cross
Marsland Family Visitation in Alliance
Mr and Mrs F J Green and daughter Helen visit in Alliance at the home of Mr and Mrs E C Drake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Green
Helen
Marsland
Alliance
E. C. Drake
Federal pursuit widens bootlegger cases at Bridgeport
Federal authorities move to try state bootlegging defendants in federal court. Deputy US Marshal Wright arrested Philip McArdle of Bridgeport and Philip Jonsten of Broadwater on Thanksgiving day. bond set at $1,000 for Honstein who posted and was released. County attorney vows to clean up crime with broad support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Broadwater
Bridgeport Newa-Blade
United States
Marscal Wright
Chadron
Philip McArdle
Philip Jonsten
Stouteville
Honstein
McArdle
Sidney
Marriage Licenses In 1920 Reach High Mark
County Judge Tash reports 1920 eleven months saw 188 marriage licenses issued, nearing 200 for the year. The records show 151 in 1917, 138 in 1918, 182 in 1919, with December likely pushing totals to about 200. Judge Tash has wed 656 couples, affecting roughly 1,312 people.
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Cupid
Tash
Local Notes Give Brief Look At Town Events
Raymond Snyder son of John Says suffered a severe hand cut requiring medical care. Mrs Roy Peterson of Marsland was in Alliance on business Wednesday. Mrs Mearl C Smith is visiting near Oot Pn ts ee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Snyder
John Says
Roy Peterson
Marsland
Mearl C. Smith
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Alliance Elks
Hovorka Gate
Scottsbluf
Bat Valley City
Methodist Hospital For
Western
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