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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1938
Page
6
Commemoration marks the 1860 Pony Express with national events on April 3. Driggs outlines riders, stations and graves, honoring Russell Majors and Waddell and the creed of abstinence and loyalty as pioneers bridged East and West.
The piece notes a national Pioneer Telegraph and Pony Express Day to be observed October 24 with school participation and leadership from city and state officials and patriotic groups. Executive officers of the Oregon Trail Memorial Association are listed including Howard R. Driggs as president and Anna Morgan as vice president, along with other officers and honorary vice presidents.
Dr Driggs notes the old Pony Express Trail revival stems from Ezra Meeker and William H Jackson efforts along with state historical societies and scouts. Re-marking the trail, including the Oregon and Mormon routes, is rapidly nearing completion, honoring pioneer heritage and preserving historic stations and forts.
Myrna Rae Planck broke her leg between knee and ankle Saturday when she jumped from a moving car. Taken to Bridgeport for an X ray and cast applied. She will be confined to bed for some time.
Andrew Johnson and numerous neighbors and relatives visited in Sidney and nearby homes Thursday through Sunday. Guests included the J C Jorgensen family Albert and Emily Johnson Mrs L A Pearson Mr Stevens Will Wade and many others. Several dinners suppers and birthday gatherings were held at homes in Sidney Lodge Pole Oshkosh and surrounding farms as travelers moved between households.
Mr and Mrs Earl Johnson and family attended Sunday dinner at the Willkert Christensen home. Chris Forster and Kate visited Charles Bondegard. Mrs John Grimes and Marjorie visited Mrs Richard Bartling Wed evening while men attended a soil conservation meeting in Lodge Pole. H D Withers and Wilbert Christensen hosted last Monday evening. Henry Weyerts and family with Henry Lutkehus joined dinner at Wilbur Lutkenus. John Kastens spent Thursday afternoon with Charles. Hubert Bondegard and James Campbell residences were called upon Tuesday night.
In Venice pedestrians wander silent canals with no highways or vehicles. Hundreds of residents have never seen a horse as a walker traverses maze like streets and canals without retracing steps.
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