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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1925

Page

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OPORT LOVERS FORM IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE AT SIDNEY

Sidney residents and sportsmen met in R P Kepler's office to organize an Izaak Walton League of America chapter. Officers elected include R P Kepler president Hugh Mantor vice president Charles Gardner secretary and John Treinen treasurer. Dues set at two dollars national and one dollar local annually. The league promotes conservation, outdoor heritage, and opposition to pollution with a platform supporting federal forest control, waterway protection, game refuges, hatcheries,禁止 interstate game shipments, and strict migratory bird enforcement.

Sidney R P. Kepler Izaak Walton League of America R. P. Kepler Hugh Mantor Charlies Gardner John Treinen Izaak Walton League of Amerca United States Canada America League Outdoor America Europe

Pershing gives drive approval for Legion endowment fund

Lincoln Neb April 13 General John J Pershing former A E F commander voiced hearty approval of the American Legion national drive for a five million dollar endowment to aid orphaned children of ex service men and disabled veterans at a joint Lincoln post 40 and 8 meeting and state executive committee session. He praised Nebraska’s wartime spirit and urged broad citizen support for the endowment drive.

Lincoln Nebr John J. Pershing American Legion Pershing National Committee Nebraska

Sidney to host tentative league opener with Sterling

The Sidney baseball club is progressing nicely with a tentative game against Sterling planned for the first Sunday in May. A number of players trained at the ball park last Sunday and a district meeting may be called this month. Local supporters Burtch and O Connell each donated $12.50, with other Sidnay residents promising similar contributions. Season tickets are being discussed. Most of last year’s lineup returns with new players at practice, signaling a likely winning season.

Sidney Baseball Club Sterling Ball Park Thomas Burtch Thomas O’connell Sidney

Former Sidney youth Edger Berkland visits this week

Edger Berkland, once a Sidney boy, is renewing acquaintances in town this week, reconnecting with old friends and familiar faces from his youth.

Edger Berkland Sidney

Sub house of Kidney Country club nears completion

The new fifteen thousand dollar sub house of the Kidney Country club is nearing completion as caretakers move in. Interior decorations are finished and the house is receiving its stucco coat. Telephones are being installed and preparations for a big summer season continue. The opening last night drew a large crowd with guests from Sterling, Scottsbluff, and surrounding areas. a detailed dedication report will run next week.

Kidney Country Sterling and Scottsbluff

Alliance Defeats Sidney in District Debate Championship

The Alliance high school debating team won the district championship at Bridgeport on Wednesday, defeating Sidney high school 2 to 1. Both teams advanced to the finals by beating others, meeting on neutral grounds. officials declared Alliance the best team, and the Sidney side expressed pride in their effort.

Alliance High School Bridgeport Sidney High School Alliance Sidney

Par ent-Teachers Meeting Draws Large High School Audience

Nearly 125 people attended the Parent-Teachers association meeting in the high school auditorium on Wednesday. The program featured dances and solos by students, talks by C. S. Radcliffe and E. S. Uptegrove, and a plan to move the next meeting to the second Wednesday. An annual officer election will be held then. A luncheon closed the evening.

Parent-Teachers Association Miss Neubauer C. S. Radcliffe Georgia Martin E. S. Uptegrove Leslie Bentley

W M B Club Notes Honors April Meeting

The W. M. B. club met on April Sth with Mrs. Frank Goodwin. Six members answered roll call by giving Bible verses. The afternoon included hostess’ work and a two course luncheon. Next gathering is planned for May with Mrs. W. E. Spearow.

Frank Goodwin W. E. Spearow

Valuables Stolen and Recovered in 24 Hours

Fremont police saved Mrs. Golden Kratz and her mother Mrs. Nick Paper from the loss of money jewels and railroad tickets at the Fremont depot. An officer arrived within five minutes and several suspects were arrested and interrogated. The next morning the valuables were returned in Lincoln. Credit to the Fremont police and the grateful ladies.

Fremont Golden Kratz Nick Paper Lincoln Police Department

Chamber of Commerce Holds Regular Semi Monthly Session

The Sidney chamber of commerce met in regular session at 0:30 p.m. in James cafe with a fair crowd. Discussions covered irrigation for Lodge Pole valley, a proposed power line extension from Sidney, and plans for Music Week May 3 to 6. Reports from O D Blaster and B W Bonham. J F E Poquette led power extension talks. Future meetings set with Mayor R H Rogers presiding.

Chamber: OF Commerce Sidney Chamber of Commerce James Cafe Lodge Pole J. Jorgenson O. D. Blaster Ball’ Park B.W. Bonham Lodge’ Pole Sidney J. FE. " Poquette Gurley Western Public Service Company Bridgeport Sunol Albin Olson McIntosh Martin R. H. Rogers

Burlington to Install New Water System Here

The Burlington system will install a new all steel water tank with concrete foundation, 100000 gallon capacity, placed south of the old pump house near the depot. A Mansfield crane will convey water to engines with an eight inch inlet and fourteen inch outlet. The pump motor choice remains undecided between electric or a ten horsepower oil engine.

Burlington Mansfield

Editors of Enterprise Placed Under Bond

United States Marshal A M Wright of Chadron arrested Perry and Caroline Coler publishers of the Sidney Enterprise and Dr W T Elkner in this city. They appeared before Judge Joseph Oberfelder and were bond to appear at the federal court in North Platte on June 8. Each was set at a $2,000 bond with Leo Osborn, George Moore, and J W Harper acting as bondsmen.

United States A. M. Wright Chadron Perry Caroline Coler Sidney Enterprise W. T. Elkner Joseph Oberfelder Federal ‘Court North Platte Leo Osborn Perry Coler George Moore J. W. Harper Dr. Elkner

Friend Makers Day Arrives With New Merchants Plans

Friend Makers Day set for Wednesday April 22 with the Merchants association staging novel attractions along with the many fine bargains offered. The event aims to draw shoppers and showcase local merchants.

The Merchants Association

Second Annual Music Week Set For Sidney May 3 9

Sidney odyssey of music runs May 3 to 9 featuring the ship stage for H M S Pinafore opera central program includes sacred concert at Methodist church opera by Sidney high school under H B Smith and various band and solo acts. Bonham leads planning with committees for finance decoration publicity and programs.

Sidney High School Central Avenue Second Street Bacred Methodist Church Fiong Mrs. Liebendorfer Franklin Hornaday Sidney H.B. Smith H. B. Smith The Chadron State Normal Maxine Mathers North Platte Sidney Juvenile B. W. Bonham Bunker Hill Farmers Union Fred Seimers Community Corn Palace R. H. Rogers Ralph Burgess Joe Daniels Dimery Heinlein Larson

U B A Theatre Sold in Fort Morgan Press

E J Stiverson of Fort Morgan Colorado buys controlling stake in the U B A theatre from Mrs Zollars and Mr Nevins. He takes immediate control and will manage personally. Mrs Zollars remains a few weeks to assist. Stiverson has 17 years in mercantile business with Riethmann. Family details and remarks on community welcome noted.

Monning E. J. Stiverson Fort Morgan Colo Sidney Stiverson Zollars

Leet We Forget shown at M of E church tonight

The five reel film Leet We Forget will be shown at the M. E. church tonight at 8 o clock free of charge. A lecture on law enforcement will follow the movie. All are welcome to attend.

M. FE

Former Sidney girl Mrs Costello breaks arm in Cheyenne

Word arrives that Mrs Martha Costello formerly of Sidney and now living in Cheyenne fractured her arm last week. She had been in our city the prior week visiting her brother Max Rojeski.

Martha Costello Sidney Cheyenne

Charity Ball A Success At King's Daughters Event

The King's Daughters charity ball in Hardy hall last Monday drew a large crowd and full dance floor. Free punch and wafers were offered and homemade candy was on sale, making the evening one of Sidney's best social and fundraising events in some time.

King’s Daughters Hardy Hall Kings Daughters Sidney

Declamatory Contest at Dalton to Showcase Western Nebraska

The western Nebraska declamatory contest will be held in Dalton today with afternoon and evening sessions. Twelve towns represented and twenty five speakers will participate led by Sidney Bridgeport and Merna with three entries apiece.

Western Nebraska Dalton Sidney Bridgeport Merna Nebraska

Also Mentioned on This Page

OPORT Sidney and Vicinity Isaak Walton League of America Enterprise Bond Mra F. C. Burgess J. W. Johnson Ahrens C. E. Ledbetter Diebendorfer Witham A. C. Burgess U. B.A. Theatre Ffruman Frownfelter Traissant Il’ Ouverture Joseph Marrin Ray Pringle Mitchell Cuba Robert Axtell
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