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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1926
Page
8
Monday through Friday's activities reflect a study oriented week with students choosing study over singing and exams dominating daily events. Freshmen report rumors of exams driving people crazy yet the school votes to study rather than sing as exams continue.
A list of school activities from late April to the end of May includes a chapel talk by Rev Crawford on April 27, an April 28 operetta, and May 1 exhibit. Other items cover typewritten theses May 3, junior senior banquet May 6, high school picnic May 7, kindergarten program May 7, senior play May 14, senior exams May 18, eighth grade commencement May 21, class night May 21, baccalaureate May 3, commencement May 27, school closes May 28, and report cards for May 28, plus senior sneak day on May 22.
A three act comedy drama It Happened in June will be staged by the Seniors on May 14. Betty Branson owns the Shady Grove store and leaves it in charge as her mother goes to Colorado. Charles Atkins arrives with Randy Stewart to close up the store and a plan unfolds as townsfolk join the cast including Irene Bett Nell Crundell Mollie Jessop Franna Harriett Jones Hollie Kepler Jack Lowe Clifford Wait Harold Griswold and others.
An essay-like reflection compares stopping time in sports to life, stressing that hours cannot be saved. It cites Earl Meeker and a 95 year old man as examples of not wasting time, arguing that dedicating half an hour daily to shooting, instruments, or study can yield skill, satisfaction, and success.
A concise reflection notes that efficient use of small moments builds leadership. It highlights discipline, focus, and consistent effort as the path to advancement and recognition in one’s domain.
The item mentions Lester Clark's marriage as a confirmed fact. Miss Clifton spent the weekend in Kimball. Frank Sally, Wes leyan university student, was elected editor of the Coyote for next year. Freda Seidow Mack is recovering from a nervous breakdown and joining the Backward issue note. Clifton will teach in Irene next year.
A late Tuesday afternoon report states the most popular girl in the Freshman class deceived a noted parlor sheik with flattery. She is in love with a wealthy miner living three quarters of a mile from her home. The sheik, discovering the miner’s identity, is described as so hysterical he may take his own life.
A rallying message declares this six week period the final lap of the race. It urges those behind to push hard, seize the chance to gain, and apply full effort to prepare for higher education, office, or classroom work. It stresses the value of preliminary effort in any task.
A notebook entry recalls a Friday picnic at Krueger Lake with four Sophomores joining the group. The gathering featured games and sports, a supper, and roasting marshmallows before departing around 8 PM.
Sidney won first in extemporaneous at the April 16 district contest. Judges from Chadron state normal selected winners: Oratorical Raymond Weyrens Alliance Is Progress a Delusion. Extemporaneous Jack Lowe Sidney National Educational Department. Dramatic De Vere Greenlee Oshkosh The Alien. Humorous Mildred Northcutt Oshkosh Pippys Debating Society. Gold medals to first place, honorable mention to third. Vera Chambers Sidney honorable mention in dramatic.
Monday to Friday entries describe seniors cramming for exams, a final day of exams, a close meeting about a planned picnic, and juniors plus seniors visiting Krugers lake after school. Roland Jones took photos enjoying the event.
A fragmented classroom scene centers on Gladys and Doris discussing snow and facial cream while Miss Sorenson prods Byron to recite the last bell. Fanny and Delores reference Whittier and the Liberty Bell. Velma deflects a misheard line as a circus arrives town.
Dr C B Rice of Bayard, once ruled by a coroner's jury to be connected with the death of Mrs Lamar through an operation, is arrested in Bayard on a murder charge filed by Scotts Bluff County officials. He is arraigned in county court and held on $2000 bond, asserting a perfect defense not disclosed to others before trial. The case follows a Morris County coroners jury investigation into the hospital death.
Meadow Lawn items record visits and gatherings across families including the Bovees Morrow Mann Peterson Anderson and Sullivan clans. Typhoid fever illness at Alfred Davison is noted with well wishes from friends.
A jumbled dialogue fragment shows students debating on stall tactics and dignity, interspersed with a humorous Q&A about a great circle. The piece lists orchestras Grabil's Merry Makers and Barker's Rhythm Rascals and violinists Dir Templeton Mborling Mr Stecher Potter for Music Week.
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