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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1923
Page
11
The Telegraph outlines plans for paving Central Avenue and Second Street, constructing a subway under the U P tracks, and expanding Burlington depot. It calls for permanent buildings on the fairgrounds, irrigation of Lodgepole Valley, and greater development in diversified farming, dairying and stock raising with expansion where justified.
The paper argues for Johnson against Goodhue over Capitol costs, notes a potential rise from 5 to 10 million, and urges funding a Sidney subway while pushing county audit publicity. It cites Lovett on Union Pacific spending and warns of a dangerous crossing near catastrophe. The editorial supports transparency and accountability.
LL Johnson of Gurley traded in Sidney last Saturday. Glenn Baley and family visited Sidney from Bunker Hill last Saturday. Curt Scott and wife with Cash Scott and Vernon visited from Bunker Hill in Sidney Friday. Mr and Mrs Berry Barbb were among north east table prosperity visitors in the city. OC George Anderson, son of Nis Anderson of west Sidney, now a delivery clerk at the Mercantile after Hugo Nickum resigned. Mrs J W McDaniel and sister Mrs Carter arrived Sunday. Mrs Jimmie McDaniel left Sunday for Rochester Minnesota for treatment of a chronic ailment nearly conquered. Mr and Mrs Dan Root returned Monday after a jolly reunion with Mr and Mrs Shipman and family of Peetz. Mrs Wendtland and Mrs Huettman were extra clerks at the Mercantile Store during rush. Mr Greenlee absent due to illness. Mrs Banta also absent due to a relative’s illness.
Readable fragments indicate Mrs McDaniel spent the prior ten days in Kansas, with no further details available regarding purpose or outcomes.
Mrs M E Banfa comes back from Wheatland where she stayed with her daughter Mrs Jack McCutcheon for a week due to the grave illness of her son in law Mr McCutcheon. He remains critically ill and the family appeals for prayers and support as they await further word.
Born to Mr and Mrs Fred Langton on Monday April 1om a daughter. Mr and Mrs Francis have moved into the Parks home as a summer residence. The Ty Dis met last Friday with Mrs Winnie Osborn for their usual good time. Mr and Mrs Charles and Will Neld were among east Gurley citizens visiting Sidney on Saturday. Mrs Jack Dempsey of Denver has been visiting the Kuceras and many friends. Sam Fine and baby visiting in Oklahoma and Denver. Miss Clara Klein returned from a one month trip to New Mexico. Degree of Honor held a social after their regular session with new members. Mr and Mrs M F B Allen left for eastern Neb after visiting Mrs Grimminger and Mrs Glebe. Work started on the Senior class play described as a scream. The public enjoys seeing local youth perform.
Mrs Shipman hosted a luncheon and bridge party for twenty older friends with Eva Mites as high scorer and Mrs Hardy second. The Kensington Methodist Wednesday gathering enjoyed a fine lunch while the T N s visited with Mrs Anna Hart, who provided another famed lunch.
Miss Sixta and Miss Neubauer hosted a bridge party Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Nesv of Miss Sixta. Three tables were set for bridge and Eva Miles formed high. A luncheon was served at the close of the evening.
Miss Avis Rogers entertained six young couples at her home Saturday night. Music followed dinner and the party moved to Hardy’s for dancing.
The hour was spent in social converse with no pressing questions. The first warm day of spring brought a lethargic spring fever as participants relaxed. After a couple of warm days this mood may fade, and renewed energy will replace the languid impressions.
E. L. Boydston was appointed chairman for the next meeting, with the duties and agenda to be announced by the secretary.
A Saturday night dance at Bronson raises funds for the Buna Hill Band. The band, organized for about a year, has drawn neighborhood and community support and plans to use proceeds to buy needed articles. An orchestra is promised to headline a good event.
A. B. Persinger of Lodgepole greeted locals on Thursday after a long absence in Alabama where he reportedly keeps a private cache of the elixir of youth. He appeared in good health and described himself as a fit subject.
Mr and Mrs G C Mohatt of Wyoming visited the city early this week to bury their child among familiar scenes, the family having lived here in former years.
Mrs Otto Hink fell acutely ill last Sunday while in church and was rushed to Rochester Minnesota. Accompanied by her husband she remained under medical care with plans for treatment or possible operation if required. Fellow relatives report pain relieved and progress monitored as doctors assess next steps.
Mrs. Don King, wife of the Scotts Bluff printery owner, returned home with her husband Sunday. they will reside at Harper Apartments for now. Rev. Henry Ives traveled to North Platte for Claud Gross and Miss Frater prenuptial events and to perform the ceremony on Thursday. Sidney residents were among those invited.
Mrs Frances A Jones arrives Sunday and visits her sons David and Yeobert. After recovering strength from a hip accident, she enjoys time with her children in their homes. She spent winter with son James in Montrose Colorado and plans to visit other children in eastern Nebraska after a few weeks.
Three week old incident in Sundl involves Albert Rutner’s son, the Rutner child, who escaped serious injury when a pile of fifty ties toppled onto him. A physician applied a stretcher to set the leg, lifting eastward, and the boy’s condition improves amid the strange accident.
Paul Hokum fifteen year old son of John Hokum of Sandl suffered a crushed hand and a broken middle finger in a pump jack mishap on Tuesday.
The note explains a break in publishing caused by a small but essential missing component in the typesetting, apologizes for omissions, and promises to resume full coverage with upcoming issues. The publisher expresses intent to make up for the gap next week.
Guy F. Clark and Katherine Brown of Sidney wed Wednesday at eight o'clock in Judge Chambers residence. Witnesses were Mrs. Chambers and Vera Chambers. Clark, employed at American Express Co. and serving as Sidney police magistrate, announced the ceremony.
Mr and Mrs Frank Hfartsell of Benton Arbor Michigan arrived to visit relatives here and other towns in the west Their nephew C D Green took them and his family Sunday and motored westward They were seen at Dix and then moved on to Kimball Gering Scotts Bluff and Ragarn The Greens returned Monday
Dr M E Pettibone, a dentist, maintains an office above the Larson Music Store and can be reached by phone at 419.
The Chamber of Commerce met Wednesday at the Union Pacific hotel for a luncheon. Doctor Donohoe was appointed chairman but delegated at the last moment due to other duties, with Attorney Warren presiding in his absence.
The B. M. 9. Club plans a bake sale at The Hahler Meat Market on Saturday, April 21. Proceeds go to club activities and community projects.
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