Debaters Ready for Western Nebraska Tournament in Bayard
The Nebraska state debating league requested no judge for practice contests. Bayard's team visited Sidney for a lively debate marked by strong extemporaneous speaking. Four interscholastic debates so far show solid preparation for the Western Nebraska tournament on April 20, with Loretta Osborn urging student support.
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Nebraska State Debating League
Kimball
Bayard
Sidney
Loretta Osborn
Trail Sophomore edition acknowledgments note readers
The Sophomore edition of the Trail credits Burness Duncan Virginia Johnson Gladys Ellsworth Merriman Riggs Mona Livoni Alfred Ladine Genestia Foster Samuel Daniel Muriel Riggs Lillie Gade Robert Lowe for news leadership and cooperation. Kenneth Johnson editor in chief thanks them for their co operation.
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The
Trail
Burness Duncan
Virginia Johnson
Gladys Ellsworth
Merriman Riggs
Mona Livoni
Alfred Ladine
Genestia Foster
Samuel Daniel
Muriel Riggs
Lillie Gade
Robert Lowe
Kenneth Johnson
Central
Monday A meeting about the Trail staff
A week schedule is outlined with notes on examinations and reminders by Mr Storkan. Seniors are teased for forgetfulness while anticipation builds for singing and Friday’s examination day. Names Muriel Riggs and Lillie Gade appear for a Friday 13th mention.
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Storkan
Muriel Riggs
Lillie Gade
Interclass track meet call to sophomores rally
Merriman W. Riggs urges support for the sophomores in the upcoming interclass track meet. He predicts juniors will excel in future sports, notes the sophomores’ athletic shown prowess, and invites everyone to run or root for their man while anticipating football pep next term.
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Merriman W. Riggs
High School Sewing Class Style Show Delights
The first year sewing class at S. H. S. presented a spring fashion show in the assembly hall. Models showed neat house and school frocks and afternoon dresses, created by the students under Miss Gillette. Kathryn Brumage Elizabeth Couch Bonnie Duncan and others planned and carried out the event. Helen Doran at the piano enhanced the ambiance.
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Helen Doran
Kathryn Brumage
Elizabeth Couch
Bonnie Duncan
Dorothy Dimick
Leona Thompson
Kathryn Gerard
Zola Ely
Lucille Kinton
Valaura Jones
Lauree Lewis
Lola Lewis
Doris Miles
Lomila McClene
Local names listed in fragmentary notice
Readable fragments name Ghan, Maxine McManes, Grayce Mc Dowell, Hester Null, Edna Ziegler, Margaret Zimmerman and Lillian Zike amid a partial newspaper item. The text provides only names without additional context or events.
Advantages Offered by Sidney High School
Sidney High School presents a four year college prep program without exams. Girls gain sewing and domestic science while boys access a new vocational agriculture building. Athletics cover many sports for both genders, with music offerings including glee club chorus band and orchestra. Sam Lowe notes these features explain why the school has strong attendance.
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Sidney High
Nebraska
Sam Lowe
Sidney Team Probes Kimball In Afternoon Debate
The Sidney debate team led by Lomila McCleneghan Gwendolyn Jorgenson and Paul Kahl with Loretta Osborn as alternate visited Kimball to debate against the local teams.
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Sidney
Lomila McCleneghan
Gwendolyn Jorgenson
Paul Kahl
Loretta Osborn
Mr. Storkan
Kimball
Sophomore Class Poem by Gladys Ellsworth
A nostalgic verse recalled the freshman march and sophomore ascent. It notes initiation, class challenges with few D grades, lively social events, and vacation before returning as wiser students. The poem ends with visions of future careers and a witty, gritty sophomore spirit.
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Gladys Ellsworth
Quill Society Discusses Nebraska Authors
The Quill Society met Wednesday with Virginia Johnson as leader. Members explored Nebraska authors including Rhita Childe Dore and Leo V. Jacks, and discussed Willa Cather’s life. Elizabeth Hart gave a report on Rhita Childe Dore and Helen Johnson offered a brief biography of Leo V. Jacks.
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Quill Society
Virginia Johnson
Nebraska
Elizabeth Hart
Rhita Childe Dore
Helen Johnson
Leo V. Jacks
Willa Cather
Meeting on Oriental Literature Promises Interest at Lincoln
Mrs Wadden discusses Bess Streeter Vaughan at Lincoln where Mona Livoni notes the next meeting will focus on Oriental literature. She hopes all members attend as the gathering aims to be very interesting.
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Ing
Wadden
Bess Streeter V.drich
Lincoln
Mona Livoni
Class of 1930 at Central remembered in verse
A nostalgic poem recounts early Central School memories with Miss Neubauer as teacher. It names students by nickname and role from Ring Around the Rosie games to later high school figures and performers. It highlights a culture of friendship, athletics, and music across generations.
Class of 1930 To Shine In Coming Years
The text notes members took roles in Cherryblossom and Tulip Time, with champions in debating and oratory and statewide recognition for club work across the county. It predicts many honors for the class of 1930 in the next two years.
Surprise Birthday Party for Grayce McDowell and Lillian Mike
Home economics class hosted a birthday surprise last Thursday at noon. Miss Gilette and the mothers assisted as classmates stepped in to arrange the event for Grayce McDowell and Lillian Mike.
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Grayce McDowell
Lillian Mike
Miss Gilette
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Garamount
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Fred Kohler
Ned
Zane Grey
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Bebe Daniels
S ’ HK
Fox News
Wm. F. Lewis
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Greta Garbo
Lyof N. Tolstoi
Russia
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Pert ER
Shell
Motor Oil
Porter Oil Company
Franklin
Doctor
Weinie
Avie
Rock
Mary Pickford
Rapture
Gimia Johnson
Moxon Jewelry Store
Essig Building
Sidney Sweet Shop
W. H. Wiker, O.D
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