Sidney Wins Two Medals At Bridgeport
Sidney high school athletes excelled at Bridgeport with two gold medals among three total for the district. Berniece Foster won dramatic and Kenneth Mahr won humorous. Floyd Wisner of Scottsbluff took oratory. Miss Scott and other educators praised the event and pledged community support for upcoming Lincoln state contest on May 13.
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Sidney
Scott
Bridgeport
Roy Chambers
Berniece Foster
Kenneth Mahr
Scottsbluff
Berneice Foster
Floyd Wisner
Dirk
Braham
J. L. McIntosh
Lincoln
Local Vaudeville Night Highlights Young Singer and Dancers
Last Thursday night the U S A presented a lively vaudeville program after a titled performance from Fannie Herself. Fifteen year old Franklin Horanday displayed a remarkable tenor voice, while Miss Marjorie Wallick and her pupils Wilmina Kennedy Bertha Flo and Harriet Jones offered interpretative dances and novelty specialties.
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U. S A
Fannie
Bidney
Franklin Horanday
Marjorie Wallick
Wilmina Kennedy
Bertha Flo
Harriet Jones
Eastern Star Court Procession Sparks Social Night
The Order of the Eastern Star held a vivid Wednesday session before a large audience. Fourteen from Lodgepole attended with Worthy Patron Dr. Harry Mantor and Worthy Matron Mrs. Lemkuhl, plus members from Gurley and other towns. Over one hundred shared a fine luncheon and social period after the ceremonies.
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Order of the Eastern
Star
Lodgepole
Harry, Mantor
Change seekers move to Paonia with Telegraph in tow
Mr and Mrs Ruddy left Monday for Paonia Colorado to scout a new home while keeping their pretty north side house. They plan to take the Telegraph with them as part of the move. If Paonia suits them they will stay, otherwise they will return.
Chamber of Commerce Lunch Closes With Plans and Visit
W J Braham presided at the Wednesday Chamber of Commerce lunch with 25 in attendance. Attorney Powell spoke briefly on regional prospects. Discussion covered forming a league, a town band project, and boosting youth music. Bishop Stunts of Omaha will visit next luncheon for the Methodist district conference.
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Chamber of Commerce
W. J. Braham
Miss Sailor
J. W. Johnson
Attorney Powell
Burlington
Colorado
Braham
Les Hyde
Baseball Committee
Ledbetter
Doctor Light
Bishop Stunts
Omaha
T. Porter Bennett
Bennett
Methodist Church
Johnson
Lincoln
State Association of Chambers of Commerce
Burr Brothers Applauded For April Fool Number
A Live Number lauds Burr Bros for Alliance Herald April Fool issue. It praises the witty spoof that mocks city people and organizations in a frank, breezy way, noting one offended figure Tom Grey who is said to be least able to publicly respond. Sidney institutions are mentioned jokingly, with cordial reception from locals not named.
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Alliance Herald
Burr Bros
Tom Grey
Sidney
Brothers
Burr
Cadet Band in Full Uniform Parade at North Plate
Chas J. Killian director notes for the first time all fifty four band members wore full uniform during a Friday parade just after the band picture was taken. The scene impressed observers as a fine sight.
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Chas J. Killian
North Plate Tribune
County Agent's Office Led by Otto Perso in Absence
Otto Perso, president of the County Farm Bureau, oversees the county agent's office while the agent is away tending to his wife who lies ill at her sickbed.
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Otto Perso
County Farm Bureau
Charity Ball by King's Daughters Supports Easter Work
The King's Daughters announce their annual Easter Monday ball on April 17. The charity group, known for quiet, steady work, asks public support and participation in the forthcoming event.
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King’s Daughters
May Day Frolic at Christ Church Scheduled
May Day activities are planned for Monday evening May 1 featuring a May Pole dance and entertainments for the younger parishioners and adults. Vestrymen promise a lively program with surprises to be announced later.
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Christ Church
Fry
Dark Horses Elected in City School Board Race
In last Tuesday’s city election the Farm Labor bloc backed two dark horses for school director seats and won by a substantial majority, each carrying three wards. The fourth ward supported the rival candidates, while critics warn that public dissatisfaction grows with current conditions in control.
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Box Butte
Herald
Sidney National Bank to Open Soon
The Sidney National Bank plans to open between May 15 and June 1 after charter formalities. Capital is 50000 with 25000 surplus. depositors from the suspended First National exchange their certificates for drafts. directors are Francis Chapman, Ralph B Pryce, Charles M Mann, A S Hardy, and W J Shoemaker.
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Sidney National Bank
First National
C. D
Washington, D. C
Francis Chapman
Ralph 8. Pryce
Charles M. Mann
A. 8. Hardy
W. J. Shoemaker
Shadow Social at St Patrick’s Auditorium Promises Fun
A Shadow Social will be held at St Patrick's Auditorium on April 20. The event invites ladies to bring a box and men to purchase a shadow thrown on a screen and then draw a box with his shadow.
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St.Patrick's Auditorium
Home Arrival of Reverend and Mrs Porter Bennett
Reverend and Mrs. T Porter Bennett returned Friday evening from Toronto after four months for Mrs Bennet health. They were met at Lincoln by her husband and visited their two talented sons at the university there. Mrs Bennett receives a warm welcome home from friends.
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T. Porter Bennett
Baseball tryout and meeting set in Sidney park and courthouse
Ball fans are invited to an April 16 baseball tryout at Athletic Park at 2 p m to form a Sidney team and a mass meeting of all interested players will be held at the Court House on April 17 It urges wearing a baseball suit or old clothes and is signed by C E Ledbetter.
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Athletic Park
Sidney
Court House
Cc. E. Ledbetter
Lena Dye in City to care for ill son Ralph
Mrs Lena Dye of Denver arrived Wednesday to care for her son Ralph Dye who has been very ill ten days with heart trouble. Formerly Miss Lena Otteman she is an alumnus of Sydney High School. Ralph fell ill at the Otteman ranch two miles east of town and cannot yet be moved to his grandmother’s home in town.
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Lena Dye
Denver
City
Ralph Dye
Kimball Visitors From Kimball County Observer Visit Sidney
Kimball Citizens Beator Bushee banker Rodman attorney O E Torgeson and editor Cargill of the Kimball County Observer spent Friday in Sidney on business and pleasure. They did not forget their Telegraph family friends.
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Beator ‘Bushee
Rodman
Kimball
Cargill
Kimball County Observer
Sidney
Telegraph Family
Telegraph Readers Offered Free County Folders for Advertising
The Telegraph invites readers to obtain new county folders detailing resources by calling or writing. Ten thousand folders were produced and many have reached eastern points and beyond. Citizens are urged to forward folders to friends seeking a change of location to attract new residents and publicity. The folders are described as splendid.
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Telegraph
Collins Lectures to Sidney Audience
Peter W. Collins spoke at St. Patrick's Auditorium on Monday to a crowded, inclement evening audience in Sidney. Introduced by J. I. McIntosh, he touted a career of addressing 5,000,000 people and aiding 300,000 ex‑ servicemen. The talk urged service, harmony, and cooperation across creeds to curb radicalism and injustice.
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Peter W. Collins
St. Patrick’s Auditorium
Sidney
Mr. Collings
J. I. McIntosh
Collins
Collings
Knight of Columbus
United States
Coming A Big Event for All in Kearney District
The Kearney District Conference will be held in the city on April 19 and 20 with J Porter Bennett as host. Bishop Stuntz D D L L D of Omaha and other celebrities will contribute to a rich program of lectures debates and rare musical performances for laymen and attendees.
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Kearney
J. Porter Bennett
Bishop Stuntz
Omaha
Family drive to Cheyenne Wells ends in party move
A Drive South Vienny Hargens started by auto on Monday for Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, conveying to their homes a party consisting of his son and wife and three children who had been visiting in the parental home for two weeks. Miss Elle Rothmeier of Arcadia, Iowa, was also of the party.
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Vienny Hargens
Cheyenne Wells
Colorado
Elle Rothmeier
Arcadia
Iowa
Indiana Visitors Tour Localities Along Family Ties
Abraham Eckert of Boone Indiana visited his brother Jacob Eckert and relatives. Samuel Wolford of Arcola Illinois joined as a nephew guest. The party found much to interest them in the unfamiliar locality during their stay.
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Abraham Eckert
Boone
Indiana
Jacob Eckert
Samuel + Wolford
Arcola
Illinois
Man Found Wandering Drunk in West Yards
An intoxicated man was picked up Monday in the west yards suffering alcohol poisoning. Doctors treated him in jail, where he hovered near death for a day. He recovered and is improving, claiming to know where he obtained the drink. Jim Hackett identified him as from his old hometown and telegraphed his brother to come for him.
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Jim Hackett
Jim
Easter Services Across Churches Promise Solemn Cantatas
Easter services in all churches are expected to be especially solemn and helpful. Attendants will find the message they seek and cantatas will uplift the soul at several churches. Separate hours allow music lovers to attend more than one service.
Mrs. R. S. Scott Ill At Hospital
County Agent R. B. Scott rushed to Hot Springs South Dakota to be with his wife Mrs. R. S. Scott who faced a serious operation on Tuesday at a local hospital. No word yet due to storm disrupted mail and wire services as friends await news. Mrs. Scott was visiting her home on vacation when the need for surgery arose.
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Scott
Not Springs
South Dakota
Mrs. Scott
Endeavorers of Christian Church Meet for Monthly Social
About 50 members of the Endeavorers at the Christian church gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Earl V. Hiett’s home for a monthly business meeting and social. Reports showed the society healthy, plans for a mixed program to boost funds, and a lively games session followed by a long, generous lunch. The group left in high spirits in the early morning hours.
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Christian Church
Earl V. Hiett
Woman's Club March and April Meetings Highlight
The Woman's Club reports slight delays due to rush work. On March 28 members held a business session. April 4 featured the Home Economics meeting with many members present. Roll call shared favorite sandwich recipes led by Mrs Barger. Mrs Ahrens spoke on picnic baskets for children and Mrs Lowe on thermos uses. Miss Myers demonstrated an afternoon lunch with new club dishes. A social luncheon followed with rice and meat, sweet potatoes, rolls, salad, coffee, nabiscos and orange charlotte. Miss Myers received a token of thanks for assistance this year.
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Mra. Barger
Mra. Ahrens
Mra. Lowe
Miss Myers
Charlotte
To Denver A Day Mr and Mrs A E Phelps Travel
Mr and Mrs A E Phelps traveled to Denver on Tuesday to attend to business matters tied to renewed activities regarding a country clubhouse.
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A. E. Phelps
Denver
Marriage of Ray Sheffield and Hilda H. Backer at Methodist Church
Last Saturday afternoon at the Methodist church Ray Sheffield of Proctor Colorado and Hilda H. Backer of Alexandria Nebraska were united in marriage by Rev. T. Porter Bennett. The ring ceremony was used.
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Methodist
Ray Sheffield
Hilda H. Backer
T. Porter Bennett
Proctor
Colorado
Alexandria
Nebraska
Easter Ceremonies Observed at Temple Mounday
Easter at the Temple involved Thursday 7 30 ceremonies of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite with the Knights Rose Croix extinguishing lights. On Easter Sunday at 3 o’clock relighting the tapers will occur. Leon Fine 32 degree KCCH presides.
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Mounday
Knights Rose Croix
Leon Fine
W. M
Curfew Ordinance Restored by City Council
City Council met in a short session and restored the curfew law effective immediately. Unaccompanied children must be off the streets by nine o'clock. Authorities urge all citizens to support the City Board and officials.
Temple of De Molay Widens Sidney Youth Chapter Ceremony
A De Molay ceremony last Saturday at Tobin Opera House formed the Sidney Chapter for youths under twenty one. Alliance Chapter aided by Zora D. Clark of Omaha witnessed by about 350 Masons, with 200000 members nationwide, and a class of new charter members. Officers named include Edwin Breternitz Master Councilor and Herman Schroeder Senior Councilor. advisory council listed. The order promotes high thinking, morals, and service, with a prayer envisioning a broader path of labor and achievement.
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Tobin Opera House
Sidney
de Molay
Alliance
Zora D. Clark
Omaha
Nebraska
United States
Phillipines
Porto Rico
Edwin Breternitz
Herman Schroeder
Geo. Iverson, Jr
Harold Tobin
Charles Houge
Harry Philcon
Charles Daugherty
Hugo Nickum
Lester Clark
Floyd Matteson
Arthur Daugherty
Harry Marsh
Doyle Perry
Clarence Joliff
Sentinel
Ralph Vath
Ray Breternitz
Rupert Campbell
Ronald Barker
Richard Kepler
Spencer’ Flo
Lawrence Davie
Franklin Hornaday
Leon Fine
Leslie Neubauer
Geo. E
Woman's Club Music Evening Highlights
The Woman's Club enjoyed a Tuesday department of music with hostess Mrs Burgess. Mrs Warren led roll call on current events while Mrs Johnson directed the club sing. Mrs Hodgkin gave a paper on Robin Hood and Mrs Johnson performed the Brown October Alc. A vocal trio featured from the opera and Miss Erb sang solo.
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Department of Music
Mrs. Johnson
Miss Erb
Mesdames Johnson
Liebendorfer
Birthday Dinner Honoring Ed Upthegrove at Home
Mrs. E L Upthegrove hosted a small informal dinner for her husband Ed on his birthday. The celebration included a birthday cake with candles and later card games as the year began peacefully and happily.
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E. L. Upthegrove
Confirmation Class Chaperoned by Church Leaders in North Church Photo
Reverend E H Boelling and Albert Jeudes supervised a large confirmation class from the north church last Sunday. The group posed for individual and group photographs taken by the local photographer, marking an important day in the youths’ lives.
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E. H. Boelling
Albert Jeudes
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C. E. S. Very
County Agent’s Office
Elects
Dark Horses
Kimball Citizens
Mr. Collins
R. S. Scott
C. E. Social
Woman’s Club
Sheffield
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