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North Platte Semi Weekly Tribune

Location

North Platte, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1921

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Lincoln County Farm Bureau Holds Annual Meeting

The Lincoln County Farm Bureau met in the county court room with a fair turnout and harmony. Horace J. Young spoke for the extension service and a nominating committee presented a unanimous report. The constitution was amended to elect four directors for two years and five for one year. New board: S. J. Koch Hershey James Shoup Sutherland Nath Batteen Antelope Andrew Howard Medicine Dan Mathers North Rosedale TL T McNickle Walker Aaron Kane Wallace A R Leavitt Plant Fred McClymont Osgood. Secretary H D Lute of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation gave an address to farmers, praising progress and outlining a county agricultural program. No women attended.

Lincoln County Farm Bureau County Court Room Horace J. Young Lincoln Extension Service S. J. Koch Hershey James Shoup Sutherland Nath Batteen Antelope Andrew Howard Medicine Dan Mathers North Rosedale Tl.t. McNickle Walker Aaron Kane Wallace A. R. Leavitt Plant Fred McClymont Osgood H. D. Lute Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation

City shoppers and holiday change affect schedules

Mr and Mrs 5 Thompson of Mer sey shopped in the city Wednesday. Mrs Ellsworth and Miss Kate Mc Connell of Hershey spent Wednesday in the city. Christmas vacation in city schools will start Tuesday December 22 and end Wednesday January. Change made due to railroad holiday rates taking effect December 2.

5. Thompson Mersey Ellsworth Kate McConnell Hershey

Well Known Couple Quiet Church Wedding

A quiet wedding occurred Tuesday at 8:30 PM at the Lutheran church uniting Miss Edith Wendeborn and J Edward Slader with Rev. Franklin Koch officiating. The bride wore a blue traveling suit and picture hat. Mrs A Picard, groom’s sister, was her attendant. They left on a midnight eastern wedding trip and will live in the city. Mrs Sluder is from the Wendeborn family, active in church work. Mr Sluder, oldest son of Mr and Mrs N A Sluder, is a partner in a painting business with F W Distel.

Lutheran Church Edith Wendeborn J. Edward Slader Franklin Koch A. Picard Mr. Picard

Annual Ball by Railway Brotherhood Planned for December 30

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers will hold its 36th New Year’s ball December 30 at the Lloyd Opera House. An eight piece orchestra will provide music as the group aims to surpass past efforts. Miss Helen Moore may return soon from Omaha where she attended Boyle’s Business College. A. B. Hoagland served as police judge during Judge Tracy and Justice Myer’s absence at the Motel Palace Bazaar.

Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers Lloyd Opera House Lloyd Helen Moore Omaha Boyle's Business College Tracy Justice of the Peace Myer A. B. Hoagland

Rural Center Opened with New Two Room Schoolhouse

District 31 in the Rural Center area completed a two room schoolhouse with basement about fourteen miles southeast of North Platte. The $7600 building features 24 by 30 foot rooms, a library, cloak rooms, hot air heating, a stage and dressing/kitchen room, designed by B. M. Reynolds and built by Mc Michael Bros. Officers are Director John Dioner, Moderator William Huans(e), and Treasurer Orville Roberts. A solo supper of 26 cents will be served at tonight’s opening meeting.

North Platte B. M. Reynolds Mc Michael Bros Atrict John Dioner William Huanse Orville Roberts

North Platte High to Debate for District Honors

North Platte High announces its debaters under Miss Gibson with Mr Carr as assistant for the new season. The team aims for district and state honors with January debates to select the district-contending squad. Returning last year were Frances Edwards George Dent and Emmett Moody.

Miss Gibson Carr North Platte High School Gothenbure Lexington Shelton North Platte Wearney Mastings Cathedral High Mr. Carr Frances Edwards George Dent Emmett Moody

Labor Speaker Urges Men to Put Money at Work

Philo P. Greene, economist and statistician for organized labor, spoke at Labor Temple to a large crowd of labor men. He urged unifying railroad workers into one union, urged saving surplus earnings in banks to fund loans and jobs, praised the North Platte Chamber of Commerce for breaking from larger bodies, and opposed the open shop. The talk lasted about two hours with surrounding craft meetings pausing to listen.

Philo P. Greene Organized Labor Labor Temple Greene North Platte Chamber

Serious Auto Accident On West Second Street

Sunday afternoon about 2 80 the Frank B Yearsley car was struck and turned over at Second and Vine. Mrs Yearsley suffered two broken ribs and vertebral ligament damage. Miss Mary Dugan bruised. Mrs Dye injured. Faye Yearsley uninjured. Leon Lions drove into rear wheel, causing Yearsley car to overturn. Lions car undamaged.

the Tribune Frank B. Yearsley Second and Vine Streets Isa Murphy Leon Lions Lions Yearsley

Local Miller Honored by Manufacturers Association

L. C. Carroll returned from Lincoln where he attended the Nebrasta Manufacturers' Association annual convention. He was elected to a second term on the board of directors for the coming year amid reports of a positive business trend. He then visited Omaha to handle business matters and viewed Dixons windows.

L. C. Carroll Lincoln Nebrasta Manufacturers’ Association Carroll

City Kindergartens Expand Admission for Five Year Olds

Superintendent Littel reports many Mexican children in city schools cannot speak English. Principals decide to admit all five year olds after the first semester, with registration starting January 12 and end of semester January 20.

Littel Supt Littel

Poultry Exhibition Draws Crowd at Willard Battery Station

The poultry show attracts more visitors than expected despite no advertising and a spotty venue near the post free. Exhibits include chickens geese ducks bantams pigeons and guineas and the free event runs tonight and tomorrow at the Willard Battery station just north of the post.

Willard Battery Station Post

Bicycle Riders to Try for Championship Saturday

John Null announces Saturday afternoon bicycle races starting at 108 Front Street and finishing at the Fairgrounds. Prizes encourage different youth ages to compete with track events, trick and fancy riding drawing many entries.

John Null

Preliminary report on Red Cross membership drive

Secretary Shilling of the Lincoln county chapter presents an early Red Cross membership campaign report. The list notes many districts, 119 school district chairmen yet to respond, and that North Platte city has disappointed the drive so far. Further returns will be printed in a later issue.

Shilling Lincoln County American Red Cross Arimia North Platte

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