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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1931
Page
4
A long list records numerous movements and visits from Sidney and nearby towns. Residents and guests travel to Denver, Lincoln, Ogallala, Sterling, Fort Collins, and beyond for family matters, business, and hospital or convention events, with many returning home the same week.
A busy scene of monthly gatherings includes Mr. and Mrs. F H Corbin hosting a double foursome with Mr. and Mrs Percy Dimick and others. prizes go to Mrs Dimick and Mr Livoni. The Wo mans Benefit association meets at Odd Fellows hall with social hour after, hostesses serving refreshments. Various clubs host luncheons and bridge at Union Pacific hotel and homes, honoring guests like Miss Geraldine Kennedy and Clifford Jones. A Walther League social, a Johns dinner party, and a Womans Club meeting at the public library round out the week of events with games, cards, and discussions of eastern Canada and St Lawrence sights.
Miss Rose Walsh visited Denver on a brief shopping trip. Henry Smith and son Lawrence of Bronson were among out of town visitors in Sidney on Thursday. A farm house ten miles east of Sidney, recently bought by Earl LaGrange, is being remodeled and redecorated with Gordon Hoover of Big Springs doing the work. Mrs. M O Connell of Waska South Dakota visiting at Mrs C C Rush's home left for Hastings. Mrs. B C Kucera, recovering from an automobile accident, was moved to her Sunol home. Nebraska university students home for spring vacation returned to resume studies, including William and Cecile Jones, Geraldine Pitman, Charlotte Goodale, and Clifford and Clayton Jones.
Members of the L. W. club were entertained Tuesday evening at Mrs. N. E. Witters home. Bridge provided diversion until late, ending with a tasty lunch. Honors went to Mrs. E. J. Browning for high, and low score awarded to Mrs. James Cameron. Guests included Mrs. N. W. Ladegard and Mrs. Cameron.
Mrs E J Leonard hosted the Jolly Larkin club gathering at her home with Mrs E Daggett assisting. Twelve couples attended as bridge and 500 provided entertainment. Bridge honors went to Mrs Milo G Rice and E C Daggett while 500 honors went to Mrs Albert Wold and Mr Wold. Consolation prizes were awarded to Mr and Mrs Russell Kincade and Mrs Fred Bush with Harry Anderson. A bountiful supper concluded the event at a late hour.
Mrs Harold Riggs of Brewster and Miss Charlotte Goodale inspired a pretty bridge party hosted by Mrs Percy Dimick. Four tables played with Mrs Harte and Mrs Riggs winning high and second. Guests included Kathryn Livoni Audrey Howard Geraldine Kennedy Lomila McCleneghan Virginia Daniel and others. hosted with sisters Leona Thompson and Vera Dimick assisting.
Resentment over the name Seals continues as supporters urge a change for Sidney club titles and identity. Local members push for new branding to reflect community unity and avoid lingering stigma.
Arthur Daugherty presents six suggestions for the county league baseball team: Pioneers, Bisons, Sioux, Broncs, Plainsmen, and Redskins. His list is favored over Seals and draws broad interest as the club weighs official title before manager and players pick.
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