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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1934

Page

4

Officials At Meeting Highlight District Club Leaders

Early arrivals at the district convention of women where Mrs Nuquist heads the general federation and Mrs Scott is state president. Other officials include Mrs Frye of Chadron and Miss Gert rude Eton, state marathon chair, attending the meeting in this city. community visits and social calls fill Friday to Sunday in the area with numerous hosts and guests, noting hospital and travel to Sidney and Gurley.

Woman’s Clubs Nuquist General Federation Scott McDuffee Gertrude Eton Marathon Round Table Carrie Chapman Catt

Local Social News Highlights in Grand Prairie

Mrs Mack Weaver and Mrs Jorgensen and daughter Anna visited Tuesday. Alva Hart hosted and Mr and Mrs Rexroth and children attended. Families like Franzen Flessner Jorgenson Johnson Nelson Irwin Gell Hart attended gatherings in Lincoln Sidney and at Georges Davis home. August Gade back from hospital feeling better. I N club meeting at Georges Davis home in Sidney Thursday.

E. Planck Forrest Planéit Andrew Johnson John Olson Mons Johnson Ethel Irwin Will Gade Joe Lucas J. H. Gew Sam Irwin Frances Faye Mons Johnson Home Arlene Harold Sidney Herman Florke Lois June Frank Flessner George Hinrichs Florine Edward August Gade Margaret Miller James Irwin Ray Tremain Verona Lincoln J. C. Jorgenson Ed Miles Hazel Frank Halsey Sylvan Halsey Lawrence Nelson Gurley Hadda Hadden J. H. Gell Conrad Weatherwax Lodge Pole Forrest Planck Myrna Rae Fred Ethel Dorothy Sadie Frances Faye Irwin Lavern Les Johnson Gerald Arelen Jean Johnson Leslie Johnson Ted W. W. Craig Sunol H.C. Schmale Melissa Wassum Frank Fiessner Willard Ernest Joe Frerichs Clifford Frerichs Herman Dykman Charles Welton Alva Hart Cecil, Forrest Harold Tremain Oscar Olson Olson Albert Johnson Charles Smith Evelyn Paul Johnson Paul Pearson Mmss Lucile Hiett Mable Foster J. C. Jor Mack Weaver J. C. Jorgensen Anna Ray Rexroth Gausg Iters Alice Doris Alvin Franzen J.C. Jorgenson Everett Horrigan J. J. Parks Carl Christ Laverna Beatrice Nelson Mildred Hart L. A. Fearson Merle Jamis Irwin Leona Frerichs Trene Miller Taylor Hospital Dorothy Irwin Darlene I. N. Club Georges Davis Russell Kinkade Fred Jurgens

Wild Parties At State Capitol Reported By Former Deputy Sheriff

J C Peters, former deputy state sheriff, reveals portions of an investigation into alleged parties held at the capitol during the 1933 legislative session and beyond. He says watchmen and janitors escorted girls in after midnight, notes a tent gathering in the basement, and claims long distance calls were charged to the capitol by Conklin's men. Peters describes a 1933 fist fight with Conklin and Lane as a framed effort to end his service.

J. C. Peters McCarter Senate Bryan Endres Peters Capitol Conklin George Lane

Maple Grove Social News Highlights Local Visits

Delores Elaine Ed Miles daughter visited John Hokom home on Tuesday. Ed Miles and son Harvey were guests at W T Sharman home Tuesday evening. Nels Johnson and W T Sharman visited N P Johnson Wednesday afternoon. Oliver Hokom spent time with Lowell Hokom family. F N club guest Mrs Russell Kinkade hosted at Mrs George Davis home with Mrs Fred Jurgens assisting. Many neighbors attended gatherings. several families hosted dinners and suppers. upcoming May 10 meeting set at Mrs Ed Miles home.

Lowell Hokom Delores Elaine John Hokom Ed -Miles Harvey W. T. Sharman Nels Johnson N. P. Johnson Oliver Hokom Russell Kinkade F. N. Club George Davis Fred Jurgens Frank Wait Ed Miles Beatrice Nelson James Irwin Russell Haworth Cecil Tremain Lowell Hoktom Elmer Gadeson Joe’ Green Delores Joan Karl Nightengale Gates Ella McCarthy McCarthy Robert Irwin John Chris Junker Herman Florke Dorothy Grimes Ebert Stertz Sutton Freda Lilace Weaver Harvey Miles W T. Sharman Charles’ Jones Frances Hade Elmer Gade Hazel August Gade Fred Irwin Andrew Johnson Henry Nier Earl Nightengale Elizabeth Bryant Edna Nightengale Joe Green’s Frank Deaver Harold Spiker Watkins Donald Spiker Oscar Olson Mr. Olson Ben Jurgens Mr. Lostroh John Olson Charles Jones W. T. Sharmen C. O Hade Louis Barton Big Springs

State house night watchman used long distance calls

Report details night watchman Taylor making long distance calls from the state house telephone. A April call lasted 59 minutes costing 5.95 dollars plus 20 percent taxi charges. He dialed Omaha under alias names Wilcon Fulton Chaterton and spoke with a woman identified as Maggie, who is Mrs. of Omaha.

McCarter Endres State House Taylor Omaha Wilscon Fulton Chaterton Maggie

Local Social Notes Highlight East Sidney Visits

North Divide households hosted gatherings at Elmer Childs and C S Chambers homes while Mrs J A Sparks stayed at the Chambers residence. A child suffered severe burns last week but is improving. Families—Vincent Ely, Emma Ely, Ed Wolverton—visited, with Donald Spiker and Harold Spiker joining a trip to Iowa for Mrs Donald Spiker’s funeral. Elizabeth Sterling celebrated a Friday birthday.

T. W. Hawkins Walter Huettman Elmer Childs Sidney J. A. Sparks C. S. Chambers Sidney Draw Edwin Chean Vincent Ely Emma Ely Ed Wolverton Donald Dean Hecker Paul Sparks T. C. Spiker Harold Wade Sterling Iowa Donald Spiker Elizabeth Sterling

East Dalton Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

East Dalton residents report visits among neighbors and family. Mr. and Mrs. James Devier and daughters spent Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mintken. Mrs. Henry Blome and Mrs. Clarence Warren visited Mrs. Emil Marx and baby Sunday afternoon. A birthday party honored Betty Jane at the Lloyd Yowell home with many relatives and friends attending. Dr. Mable Lott, chiropractor, over Gift Shop, phone 199.

James Devier Ed Mintken Henry Blome Clarence Warren Emil Marx Carl Christensen John Harms Mable Lott

Sidney Draws Local Comedy Night Figures

Local residents attended events and visits over the weekend. Harold Kettler hosted guests. the Sidney Draw held a three act comedy at north Sidney Friday evening enjoyed by attendees. Families including the Wolvertons Sparks Kurz Rathbun and others shared Sunday visits and dinners.

Mike Schwartz Ed Wolverton J. A. Sparks Fred Kettler Conrad Glanz Lowell Wolverton L. J. Hughes Potter Elmer Hughes Jessie May Hughes

Sunday dinners at Alfred Christensen home noted

Sunday dinner guests at Alfred Christensen’s home included Mr and Mrs Clarence Warren and children Anna Minshaw spent Friday afternoon at the I D Devier home. Ed Miniken and Léatha Gillespie visited, with several students earning 90 or higher averages such as Marjorie Devier, Howard Zohn, Theatra, Marz, Stanley Blackween, Luella Marx and Lloyd Yowell. Colonial Club shaving cream advertised at Sidney Drug Co, large tube 50c.

Alfred Christensen Clarence Warren Anna.Minshaw I.D. Devier

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