Chamber of Commerce backs fall festival plans
At the weekly luncheon W B Weeden was unable to attend, with L Hyde chairing. M A Shipman and other members urged farmer and business support for a fall festival, while committee members were appointed to study freight rates and rail discrimination affecting Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
W. BR. Weeden
L. Hyde
Willey
M. A. Shipman
Martin Dimery
Better
Cheyenne County Association
Better Cheyenne County Asociation
Farmers Union
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Burlington
Denver
Cheyenne
Scottsbluff
Sidney
J. I. McIntosh
A. E. Phelps
A. J. Jorgenson
R. E. Rocher
Lodgepole Visitors Help in Ten Day Methodist Services
Rev Staley of Lodgepole assisted greatly in singing at the special Waster services lasting ten days at the Methodist church. Rev Kilburn conducted the meetings and preached forceful sermons. Mrs Staley and her young son and daughter visited in Sidney and attended services. Mrs Staley also sings.
Miss Thelma Frater Engaged to Claude Gross
Miss Thelma Frater announced engagement to Claude Gross of Sidney at a seven o clock dinner hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs George Frater in Sidney. The wedding is set for Thursday afternoon April 21. Pink and white decorations adorned the event. A trousseau tea will be held Monday at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Frater
George Frater
Claude Gross
Sidney
Trousseau
Miss Frater
North Platte Tribune
Lena M. Davis Weds J. C. McCutcheon in Wheatland
Mrs. M. E. Banta announced the marriage of her daughter Lena M. Davis to J. C. McCutcheon of Wheatland Wyoming. The ceremony occurred Sunday April 1 1923 with a small guest list and a bridal feast at a friend’s home. Davis worked in a Wheatland bank and both will reside in Wheatland where they own a large hotel and several residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Banta
Lena M. Davis
J. C. McCutcheon
Wheatland
Wyoming
McCutcheon
Sidney
Seeing Old Mexico Auto Party Heads Southward
Joe Hahler Fred Johnston and Frank Nolan were an auto party to head southward on Tuesday. Mr. Nolan dispatched errands in Denver and south to old Mexico and expected and returned Wednesday night, but Messrs. Hahler and Johnston continue to spend ten days on a well earned vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hahler
Fred Johnston
Frank Nolan
Mr. Nolan
Denver
Old Mexico
Messrs. Hahler
Johnston Contin
Gurley Hosts Large Farmers Union County Convention
Gurley hosted a big county Farmers Union meeting last Saturday with 180 delegates enrolled. G B E Burke gave the welcome and O F Chestbro responded. Music by the Harmony Kids orchestra and the Bunker Hill band accompanied speeches by Harvey Fisher Andy Brett H Locke and a Gurley youth play A home without a man. A film show featured Pine Ridge and a biscuit tasting scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gurley
Farmers Unions
Glenn Bales Priv
H. S. Kucke
G. B E. Burke
Farm Bureau
O. F. Chest Bro
Sidney
Happy Harmony Kids
Lodgepolie
Rev. Moore
Farmers Union
Harvey Fisher
Sextorp
Andy Brett
H. Locke
Harmony Kids Orchestra
Bunker Hill Band
Httle
Margaret Cunningham
Pine Ridge
Union Pacific Safety First Films Shown At Sidney
The Union Pacific Railroad ran safety first film shows from Saturday to Wednesday in a coach by the depot. Three showings daily were arranged for railway men and others, with 700 to 800 Sidney City school children seeing the two reel picture at the high school. The projection moved to the high school to accommodate 300 at a time, and three screenings were held. The effort was framed as highly beneficial to the children present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Uen
Sidney
W. J. Shoemaker
Woman's Club Holds General Meeting in April Afternoon
A Woman's Club general meeting convened Tuesday afternoon with good attendance despite warm mist. Mrs. Hodgkin presided and hosted. a business session preceded civics led by Mrs. Matteson who reviewed the legislature and gave a strong report on state public schools before a social period for member mingling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Van Valkenberg Harris Wed in Salesburg Colorado
Clifford E. Van Valkenberg and Miss Mary C. Harris were married in Salesburg Colorado on March 24. A Methodist minister officiated. The couple are well known in Sidney with Van Valkenberg employed by Avery Company and Mary Harris noted as the daughter of Mr and Mrs O M Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford E. van Valkenberg
Mary C. Harris
Salesburg
Colorado
Sidney
van Valkenberg
Avery Company
O. M. Harris
Wiseman and Hume Marry in Sidney Christian Ceremony
Denvile D. Wiseman of Potter and Elizabeth Hume of Bridgeport wed in Sidney on March 31 in a ceremony conducted by Judge Chambers. Mrs. George A. Hume and William G. Benish served as witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denvile D. Wiseman
Potter
Elizabeth Hume
Bridgeport
Sidney
Chambers
George A. Hume
William G. Benish
Fleming Phelps Marriage License Granted in City
George H. Fleming and Sylvia Phelps of Lorenzo were granted a marriage license in the city on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Fleming
Sylvia Phelps
Lorenzo
Bearking a Flirt at Sidney Was a Full Evening
A two night Sidney stage production drew large crowds as J. R. Coggshall directed a lively play about flirtation and deception. Highlights included Miss Phyllis Corbett and Blaine Grabill delivering standout performances with music by two dozen chorus members and a baritone solo by Ralph Pryce. The Legion benefited financially from the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Coggshall
Bearking
Janet Lawrence
Ray Witham
Teddy Morton
Franklin Fromaday
Franklin
Emily
Phyllis Corbett
Viola Bennett
Leslie Hyde
Rose Marie
Blaine Grabill
Count Guisseppe
Blaine
Perry Bennett
J. R Coggshall
Robert Ives
Vi Bennett
Briggs
Charlie Marsh
Sidney
Freida Hammer
Ralph S. Pryce
Legion
Easter Windows Charm Sidney Meat Market Display
A vivid scene of Easter window decorating at Frank Hahler market and Sidney Meat and Provision Company. Purple and white crepe ribbons frame displays of choice meats and fresh produce while cured meats and blooms grace a companion window. The piece notes daily shop service and appealing arrangements reflect local merchants’ holiday spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Frank Hahler
Sidney Meat and Provision Company
Mahler
City Election Passes With Little Public Spark
A quiet city election produced only 55 votes in a town of 8500. Incumbents William Hieternitz, J. I. McIntosh, and P. Chillmabers were re elected, with Ledbetter and others keeping council and school posts. Voters praised Mayor Rogers and long serving officials for steady progress and economical governance amid high apathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len
William Hieternitz
Carl Ledbeter
J. R. Malowney
A. J. Jorgenson
J. I. McIntosh
P. Chillmabers
Rogers
Ledbetter
Schroeder
Shipman
Lowe
McIntosh
U. S. A. Theatre Sold to Zollars Family and Nivens
The U. S. A. Theatre in Sidney changes hands to Mr. and Mrs. Zollars and M. 3. Nivens of Ft. Morgan, Colorado. New owners plan conservative, high standard entertainments with renovations, stage expansion, and community cooperation. Chet Miller moves to a larger field. Paul Guthrie stays as projectionist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Zollars
M. 3. Nivens
Ft. Morgan
Colorado
Chet Miller
Eer
Paul Guthrie
Doctor Mantor Joins Lodge Pole Trip To Lincoln
Dr Harry Mantor traveled from Lodge Pole on Thursday evening to surprise his wife and children by joining a three day visit to Lincoln. He planned to spend three days visiting with his family and exploring the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Mantor
Lodgepole
Lincoln
Central Meat Market Changes Hands In Sidney Area
N. W. Olson and Sons acquired the Central Meat Market last Sunday and will slaughter their own corn fed cattle for the market. The deal includes a Gurley butcher shop with oversight by the Olsons. N. W. Olson is general manager. Albin Olson and Carl Olson become assistant managers of the ranch and market respectively, with existing staff retained.
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N. W. Olson and Sons
Central Meat Market
Sidney
Gurley
Olsons
N. W. Olson
Olson & Sons
Albin Olson
Carl Olson
We Have Scenery Too on Western Plains
Describes Lodgepole valley in Devel Cheyenne and Kimball counties with wide two mile gorge, sandstone bluffs, irrigation dams and fields, graded roads, and abundant prairie scenery. Praises skies and birds and invites readers to visit early mornings to experience the beauty for free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devel
Cheyenne
Kimball
Italy
Ozarks
Good Printer Gone Wrong At The Telegraph SPrintery
Don King of Scottsbluff steps in as the new printer after Mr. Green resigns to farm. Green moves to irrigated Olson ranch land with his family remaining in town during the soil preparations. The writer notes Green’s management and fishworm digging as part of the farming experiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Green
Telegraph
Olson
Mr. Green
Don King
Scottsbluff
Green
Dinner and Fair at St Patrick’s Auditorium
The Wednesday event drew a large crowd with a queenly dinner and a thriving church fair. Fancy work sold quickly as patrons visited from five to nine. To support the American Legion, the usual post dinner dance was postponed to a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Auditorium
American Legion
Legion
Going and Coming in McIntosh and Martin Office
Mrs. A. J. Grimminger will take a long vacation from her duties at McIntosh and Martin law office and plans to rest at home with occasional drives with her husband Claud Golding takes her place smoothly, bringing experienced handling of the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Grimminger
McIntosh & Martin
Claud Golding
Easter Sunday Morn Brims With Devotion Across Churches
Easter Sunday morning brought a calm warm sunshine and a city filled with bright clothes. Churches in the community were crowded with devout worshipers and special services were held at every congregation as residents celebrated the holy day with shared reverence.
Better Dairy Stock For Cheyenne County
The Better Cheyenne County Association endorsed importing higher quality dairy and dual purpose stock to boost milk flow and cream production. They proposed Boys and Girls Calf Clubs, each member keeping two calves, with county clubs handling organization and lessons. The County Bankers Association offered to finance 10 percent of calf cost, with the balance paid plus interest, as insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Better Cheyenne Cunty Association
County Farmers Union
Better Cheyenne County Association
Cunty
State Extension Service
County Bankers Association
Bauer and Imes Tie Knot in April Ceremony
Walter J. Bauer of Dix wed Agatha F. Imes of Kimball on April 4 before the county judge. Witnesses were Florence Imes and Frank Bauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Bauer
Dix
Agatha F. Imes
Kimball
Florence Imes
Frank Bauer
Back to the Land Earl Hiett Flits to Ranch Near Lorenzo
Earl Hiett moves his family back to the ranch near Lorenzo, citing its attractive property that needs his personal care. The family has lived in town for a year seeking schooling for the children and a break from ranch life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Hiett
Lorenzo
Removal of Mrs Beth Simpson Body From Dunkard Cemetery
The body of Mrs Beth Simpson wife of E J Simpson of the south table was removed from Dunkard cemetery south of town last Saturday and shipped to the old home at Osage Iowa. She died in a Denver hospital in 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Weeden
Beth Simpson
Dunkard
Osage
Iowa
E. J. Simpson
South Table
Denver
B D Society entertained by Mrs Leo Osborn
The B. D. Society enjoyed an afternoon hosted by Mrs. Leo Osborn with full attendance. Artistic needle work, lively conversation, and an elegant luncheon highlighted the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. Society
Leo. Osborn
The Easter Dance at St Patrick's Draws Large Crowd
The Easter Monday dance at St Patrick's auditorium drew a large crowd and was one of the year’s most enjoyable events. Hassenstad's orchestra furnished excellent music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Auditorium
Hassenstad
Bentley Company Active in Cheyenne County Real Estate
The Telegraph reports Bentley Land Company distributes 10000 folders showcasing bargains and real estate prospects in Cheyenne County. The firm has a history of faith in local market and expects brisk business this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph
Bentley Land Company
Cheyenne County
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Chamber
Sidney Man
DAVIS
Union Pacific Gives
Wiseman
Hume
Fleming
Phelis
Bauer-Imes
B. D’s
Bentley Company
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