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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1925

Page

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Bronson School Keeps Warm Lunches Through Year End

Bronson School near here will continue noon hot lunches despite the Boys and Girls Club project ending. Miss Belle Stafford and Miss Lois Stowe say the meals boost student brightness and energy, with about 30 children served and meals prepared by club members. bookkeepers track food costs, and the program may start at other clubs next fall per County Agent Willey.

Bronson School Here Boys and Girls Club Willey Belle Stafford Lois Stowe Union Pacific Stafford

Sheriff McDaniel Robbed in Home Chloroform Attack

Thieves entered the home of Sheriff McDaniel between one and seven in the morning Wednesday, chloroformed the sheriff his wife and their large old bulldog, and stole $140 from McDaniel’s pocket. The wife sickened by the chloroform. Entry likely through an unlocked front door. The robbers left the watch and guns untouched. Local talent suspected. two-ounce chloroform bottle found in the bedroom.

Sidney Ice and Cold Storage Plant Renovated

Roy Liggett and C R McDowell have renovated the Sidney Artificial Ice and Cold Storage plant, now operating as Sidney Ice and Cold Storage. The interior is refurbished, fresh paint applied, and ice trucks painted bright yellow with large black lettering for easy public identification.

Roy Liggett C. R. McDowell Sidney Artificial Ice and Cold Storage Sidney Ice and Cold Storage Company Pubblic

Heavy Vote Cast But No Opposition In Bidney

Large turnout with no contest for any officer. all former office holders were re elected. M W Dimery and A S Hardy retained spots on the school board. Ward 1 councilman Wm Bieternitz won. Ward 2 councilman A J Jorgenson and Ward 3 C E Ledbetter were reelected. Voters preferred the current city administration.

M. W. Dimery A. S. Hardy Wm. Bieternitz A. J. Jorgenson C. E. Ledbetter

Carnival Social Success At Local High School

The Junior carnival held at the local high school last Saturday evening was a social and financial triumph. It featured a short minstrel show and a fine one act comedy, a Japanese tea garden with refined refreshments, a fortune teller, a beauty parlor, and various booths that provided entertainment for all attendees.

Easter Monday Ball by King's Daughters at Hardy's Hall

The annual charity Easter Monday ball by the King's Daughters will be held Monday evening at Hardy's hall with Grabill's Merrymakers providing music. The event supports charity, and townspeople are urged to attend in support of the group’s well known good works.

King’s Daughters Hardy's Hall Grabill King's Eester

Doctor Barger Named Finance Committee in Nebraska Grand Lodge

Word reached Sidney that Dr F A Barger of Sidney was appointed to the finance committee of the Grand Lodge A F and A M of Nebraska. The appointment is welcomed as significant for the western part of the state and signals rising stature for local leadership.

Sidney Grand Masonic Lodge of Nebraska F. A. Barger Grand Lodge Dr. Barger

Fortnightly Club Bridge Night at Doran Home

The Fortnightly club enjoyed a Wednesday evening at Mr and Mrs Guy V Doran. A delicious chicken dinner was served at Daniel's, followed by a bridge game. A Phelps won high score.

Guy V. Doran Daniel's A. ©. Phelps

Bargain Day Planned by Merchants Association

The Merchants Association announces Bargain Day on Wednesday April 22. Entert ainment committee includes K Bassett E Granneman and C Ledbeter Balee committee headed by A C Bur ess Pp W Barker and Fred Haworth. Watch for unusual sale items.

The Merchants Association Entertainment K. Bassett E- Granneman C. Ledbeter Balee A. C. Buress Pp. W. Barker Fred Haworth

Stanley Baker Visits His Old Hometown For Vacation

Stanley Baker spends his spring break in his old hometown while attending the University at Lincoln.

Stanley Baker The University At Lincoln

Sidney Country Club to Formally Open New Home

Sidney prepares for the grand opening and dedication of its new $15 000 Sidney Country Clubhouse next Thursday April 1. Tickets at 2.50 include banquet cards dancing and entertainments with out of town guests expected from Sterling Brush Akron and Scottsbluff. The interior nears completion and the exterior will be stuccoed as weather allows. Doors open with a 6 pm dinner followed by a program and dances.

Sidney County Club Sidney Sterling Brush Akron Scottsbluff Joe Daniels

Federal aid eyed as Lincoln highway plans move forward

State engineer Roy Cochran and Division Engineer A M Gaddis, in Sidney with County Highway Commissioner J W Billeter, inspected the Lincoln highway through the county. A four mile section east of Sidney already uses federal funds, previously blocked by a leased ground clause now removed. Approved projects include regrading and graveling from the Catholic cemetery to the county line, with route changes to avoid grade crossings near Sidney, Point of Rocks, and Potter. Work awaits gasoline tax funds and project approval to begin next year.

Roy Union Pacific Lincoln Highway Wac Mc. Billeter Jone Sidney Stoselawn U. P Point of Rocks U. SP Potter

Par ent Teachers Association to Meet Next Wednesday

The Par ent-Teachers association will hold its next regular meeting at the local high school at 7:30 p m. next Wednesday. The program includes a dance by Miss Neubauer's pupils, an address by Robert Fink, a talk by E L Uptegrove, solos by Georgia Martin and Leslie Bentley, and a brief critique of Sicily by C S Radcliffe. All interested in the work are urged to attend.

Parent-Teachers Association Mies Neubauer Fink Robert Sicily Radcliffe Solo Georgia Martin Leslie Bentley

Denver man reports bumper crop outlook in western Kansas

Simon Fishman of Denver spent Sunday in Sidney renewing old acquaintances. He has large land interests in western Kansas and reports that rainfall was lighter there than here, but all signs indicate a bumper crop for the area.

Simon Fishman Denver Sidney Mr. Fishman Western Kaneas

Easter Morning Service at Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterian church hosts an Easter morning program at 11 o'clock with a twenty voice choir directed by Mrs Zz W Johnson. Featured pieces include Impromptu in B flat, Hark the Herald, He Lives Again, Godard Bolero, and Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah among others.

Presbyterian Church Zz. W. Johnson Andande Schubert Genunod Mesdames Fuller Johnson Hodgkin Katherine Brown Parke Jocelyn— Godard Bolo

Lieutenant Al Greenlee Heads to Fort Riley Training Camp

Al Greenlee departed Sunday for Fort Riley Kansas to attend a two week reserve officers training camp. He holds the rank of lieutenant and will study aviation as part of his training.

al Greenlee Fort Riley Kansas

Buildings Completed in Sidney Signal Growth on South Central

Two new Sidney business structures near finish stage reflect local expansion. Sitz and Sitz Cereal mill on South Central Avenue nears completion with machinery installation underway. Blaha garage on the same street is inside finished and in operation with Mr. Blaha conducting repairs, illustrating justified growth.

Sidney Sitz and Sitz South Central Avenue Blaha

De Molay Chapter Celebrates Third Anniversary

The local De Molay chapter marked its third anniversary with a banquet at the Methodist church parlors and a dance at Hardy's hall. W K Hodgkin spoke on The De Molay in Sidney, and R P Kepler delivered a presentation as Clifford Moore and Foster Cook received jewels. Grabill's Merrymakers provided music for the dance.

Order of de Molay Methodist Church

County School Notes Examinations Set for April and May

County Superintendent Mrs Fletcher announces eighth grade exams will be held at the county courthouse on April 6 and May 18 with a re-examination for older students in the high school auditorium. The eighth grade graduation in this city is likely May 16 with W J Braham, former local superintendent now in North Platte, planned as principal speaker. Further details will follow.

D. B. Fletcher W. J. Braham North Platte

City Bonds Sold At City Council Meeting

A special city council session on Wednesday night April 1 considered bids for city bonds. The bid from Thomas Burtch for Western Securities of Omaha was approved. Refunding bonds sold for 160000 at par plus a 2300 premium amid several competitive bids.

Thomas Burtch Western Securities Company ‘of Omaha

Telegraph Wins Cheyenne County Official Newspaper Bid

The Telegraph announces it is the designated legal county newspaper after bidding $408, the lowest among commissioners bids. The service would normally cost about $3,000 yearly at legal rates. The piece humorously notes potential oversight and even the idea of buying the commissioners Rolls Royce from profits.

the Telegraph Cheyenne County Insanity Board Vigilance Committee Rolls-Royce

Car Thieves In Bad Francis

Tyrell and Kenneth Kingsley pleaded guilty to stealing a Ford sedan owned by Vick W Wise of Lodge Pole. They were captured in Ogal lala and brought to Sidney for appearance before County Judge Kahl. They were bound over to the district court.

Francis. Tyrell Kenneth Kingsley Vick W. Wise Lodge Pole Ogallala Sidney Kahl

Cheyenne County Irrigation Push Edges Toward Sugar Beets

An Omaha Bee editorial from April 7 lauds Cheyenne county Nebraska for diversifying from wheat to corn and now sugar beets. It notes Lodge Pole valley’s good soil but limited water and reports a test well planned to irrigation, hoping to boost beet production and sugar, urging regional development and resource use.

Omaha Bee Lodge Pole Cheyenne County Nebraska Sidney Black Hills Chamber of Commerce of

B M 8S Club Holds An Interesting Session

The B M 8S club met in regular session Tuesday April 7th led by Mrs Hodgkin chair of the Americanizations Department She described a class for foreign women meeting Wednesdays eight have joined to become better home makers and mothers Demonstrations on wholesome cooking followed by tastings Mrs C E Brown presided with Mrs Stokes leading a roll call Suggest a living room picture Mrs West read a paper on home pictures Parent Teachers association to meet April 14th at the high school auditorium A future meeting April 21st will resume ten great short stories from around the world selections from the opera Martha and a review will be given

C. E. Brown Stokes West Parent-Teachers Association Audibeeum Martha

Busy Dozen to Meet With Mrs McCleneghan Friday Afternoon

The Busy Dozen will meet with Mrs. McCleneghan on Friday afternoon. Mrs. W. O. Campbell formerly of this city now resident of Limon Colorado cares for Marybelle Wooldridge who underwent an appendicitis operation last week. Mrs Campbell is a trained nurse among the best. Miss Nell Atchison of Alliance visits Mrs. J. W. Burke of this city.

W. O. Campbell Limon, Colo Marybelle ‘Wooldridge Nell Atchison Alliance J. W. Burke

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jd. W. McDaniel E. L. Hyde California American Legion L. G. Lowe Mayo Brothers Rochester Minn C. W. West Pacific Coast Sted Sidney Country Club Grabius Orchestra J. L. McIntosh R. P. Kepler Radciffe J. A. Bentley A. 8. Hardy Blaine Grabill Ernest Worden Mesdames Kepler John McIntosh Bentley, Pettibone B. Grabill Mesdames Phelps Hardy and McNish Dimery Witham Hyde A. E. Phelps Sngoon PT. A Dhrker Parks Telegraph LEGAL
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