Four Inches of Rain Revives Local Wheat Crops
Last week farmers worked hard as warm days gave way to a heavy rain and snow. Four inches of moisture revived winter wheat across fields near Sidney Draw and Cheyenne County, with many prospects improving to 25 bushels per acre. Growers report green wheat spreading, cows thriving, and spring arriving with wet feet and blue skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Grandquist
John Treinen
M. W. Dimery
Peetz
Old Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Camp Fire Organizer Miss Lee to visit Sidney
Miss Lee of Greeley college renowned Camp Fire organizer will visit Sidney Saturday and Sunday. Three appointments are set including a Tea from 3 to 5 at Mrs Hodgkin’s home, a grand council meeting at the Methodist church Saturday night, and a Sunday morning talk on girls work at the same church. The program invites all and reflects broad community interest.
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Miss Lee
Greeley College
Sidney
Hodgkin
Woman’s Club
Woman's Club
Camp Fire
Methodist Church
Country Club News Board appoints committees on April meeting
The Board of Directors met on Tuesday April 17 and named committees. Building chaired by R H Rogers with W K E Hodgkin and Paul Y Martin. Grounds and Sports chaired by Paul L Martin with R H Rogers J A Bentley B Radcliffe and A D Greenlee. Golf chaired by E L Hyde with Dr A E Roche John T McIntosh Dr M E Pettibone and Blip Doran. Membership chaired by Dr A B E Roche with EB L Hyde and A E Phelps. Finance chaired by J A Bentley with J L McIntosh Martin W Dimery and A E Phelps. Shooting chaired by Joe Simodynes with R H Rogers and A J Jorgenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Barger
R. H. Rogers
W. K E. Hodgkin
Paul Y. Martin
Paul L. Martin
J. A. Bentley
Radcliffe
A. D. Greenlee
E. L Hyde
A. E. Roche
John T. McIntosh
M. E. Pettibone
Blip Doran
A. BE. Roche
EB. L. Hyde
A. E. Phelps
J. L. McIntosh
Martin W. Dimery
Joe Simodynes
A. J. Jorgenson
Chamber Lunch Plans Decoration Day Program
The Chamber of Commerce met Wednesday with Mr. Boydston presiding and one visitor present. A committee was formed to coordinate with the American Legion for the Decoration Day program, subordinated to their arrangements. Reverend Doctor Light was named chairman for the next week.
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Chamber of Commerce
Boydston
American Legion
Doctor Light
Sunol High Defeats Lorenzo In Windy Game 23 to 11
Sunol High School defeated Lorenzo 23 to 11 after leading from the first inning. Pitcher C Koester showcased strong control and hard fastballs for Sunol with E Zalesky catching. Lorenzo’s battery included Smith M Phelps and Crosby in a high-scoring loss.
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Sunol High
Lorenzo
Sunol
E. Zalesky
C. Koester
Koester
Smith
M. Phelps
Crosby
Second eight grade exam set for May 3 and 4
County superintendent Mrs Daisy Fletcher says the second eight grade exam will be held May 3 and 4 with seventh graders barred. Corrections were done by a panel including Mrs Pearl LaVelle Miss Clemie Smith Miss Mayme J White Miss Ruth Cropper and Mr and Mrs A E Herring. While over two hundred pupils took the test not more than a fourth passed. Causes cited include misleading questions and weak preparation. a second trial may yield better grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Fletcher
Pearl LaVelle
Clemie Smith
Mayme J. White
Ruth Cropper
A. E. Herring
Fletcher
Congressmen Simmons Plans Intensive District Outreach
Robert G. Simons, elected to the 6th district in 1923, returns from Washington with access to lawmakers and department heads. He will stay in Scottsbluff this summer, be reachable for district needs, and travel through each county to learn constituent wishes. The Telegraph predicts he will become an influential member of Congress.
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Robert G. Simons
Washington
Mr. Simmons
Congress
Simmons
L. Hl. Malone
Bentley Land Company Attracts County Interest
The Bentley Land Company reports daily land inquiries in Cheyenne County and welcomes visitors. Mr Bentley offers folders describing his holdings and Burlington homeseeker materials. He has been a strong booster for fifteen years, known for truthful dealing. This week inquiries rose as weather delayed tours. visitors in Sidney expressed satisfaction with town and county.
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Bentley Land Company
Bentley
Burlington
Homeseeker
Cheyenne County
Sidney
Worthington Seldow nuptials in Alliance ceremony
Louis M Worthington and Eva Seldow wed in Alliance on Saturday April 14 at the Christian parsonage with Rev Stephen J Epler. The bride daughter of Fred and Mrs Seldow of the city, head saleslady at Fashion Shop Alliance. Groom is traveling salesman. They plan a honeymoon route to Omaha Kansas City and Cleveland then reside at 601 Kearns Boulevard Kansas City Missouri. Sidneys friends send best wishes.
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Louis M. Worthington
Eva Seldow
Alliance
Stephen J. Epler
Christian Parsonage
Fred Seldow
Omaha
Kansas City
Cleveland
Ohio
Kearns Boulevard
Missouri
Sidney
Controlling False Wire Worms in Wheat Near Sidney
The Burlington Agent M A Shipman outlines the false wire worm life cycle in Nebraska, noting beetles hatch in May and lay many eggs. He urges mid May plowing to destroy pupae, plus a bran mash poison campaign against black beetles in June to curb infestation and protect early sown wheat.
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Burlington
M.A. Shipman
Sidney
Nebraska
Idaho
Booth Dickin son wedding unites Sunol families in Nebraska
Patsy Ruth Dick inson daughter of Mrs Friend Dick inson married Paul R Booth son of Mrs Esther Booth at the Methodist parsonage with Rev Kilburn officiating. Attendants were George Barlow and Myrtle Booth. The couple hosted an all day family gathering at the Booth home as friends offered best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunol
Nebraska
Patsy Ruth Dickinson
Friend Dickinson
Paul R. Booth
Esther Booth
Kilburn
George Barlow
Myrtle Booth
Booth
Stricken Traveller Mrs Potts Dies After Alighting
Mrs Potts a tourist who suffered an apoplexy on arrival in Sidney while transferring at Burlington station died at her son W A Potts home in Chadron on April 22. Funeral held April 24.
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Tuandilord O'Conner
Sidney
Home From The East By W Leroy Larson Tour
W Leroy Larson of the Larson music store returned Saturday evening from a two week tour visiting several large cities in Illinois Indiana and Ohio. He reports an upward trend in industrial and commercial conditions and notes a tidal wave sweeping this way.
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W. Leroy Larson
Larson Music Store
Ilinois
Indiana
Ohio
Missionary convention delegates from Sidney visit Chap pell
The Chap pell missionary convention last Friday drew representatives from Sidney. Delegates included Mrs. H. G. Brumage and Reverend and Mrs. Kilburn, Mrs. H. G. Tipton, Mrs. Ella Burke, Mrs. O. F. Chesebro and Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Owen.
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Chappell
Sidney
H. G. Brumage
Kilburn
H. G. Tipton
Ella Burke
O. F. Chesebro
O. R. Owen
Cordry and Whittier Granted Marriage License
Eugene Leroy Cordry and Leona Belle Whittier of Sterling Colorado were granted a marriage license on April 16. The couple is listed in the official notice as proceeding with their marriage plans.
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Eugene Leroy Cordry
Leona Belle Whittier
Sterling Colorado
Greenlee Returns to Greenlees Store After Illness
A. K. Greenlee, chief stock holder founder and manager, reappears at Greenlee's store after a three week absence due to a severe flu. He says he is normal again and ready for business and pleasure, addressing his return with typical resolve.
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A. K. Greenlee
Greenlee
The Kleins Return From Westward Drive to Casper
Mr. and Mrs. Klein and daughter Miss Clara arrived Tuesday afternoon after a long muddy ride from the West. Miss Clara had recently toured New Mexico and other points, and on the return trip met her father in Denver. They continued to Casper, Wyoming, enjoying a refreshing outing on the journey.
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V. Ixlein
Miss Clara
New Mexico
Denver
Casper
Wyoming
Building for Future Hopes for 50 Teachers to Normal School
Mrs. Fletcher aims to send fifty teachers to Normal School this summer. Last Monday she spoke to the high school normal training class about various aspects of normal training.
Old Readers Renew Subscription From North Dakota
J B Cawley of Osnabrook North Dakota writes to renew his Telegraph subscription praising the enduring presence of longtime readers while noting many new names in the columns.
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The
Telegraph
J. B. Cawley
Osnabrook
North Dakota
Making a Wrong Start
A number of boys have been reported stealing petty articles over several months. Some belong to leading families with good home training. No formal complaint has been filed yet. Early discovery may prompt reform and the development of good citizens from the young offenders.
Sidney Girl for Sidney Schools
Miss Edith Martin has been employed to join the Sidney teaching staff next year. A progressive young lady with teaching experience in smaller towns she is finishing her teachers training this summer at Greeley Colorado and is viewed as a capable and deserving addition to the Sidney faculty.
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Edith Martin
Sidney
Greeley
Colorado
Barn Burns South of Town Damages Homestead Farm
J G Schmeeckle barn half a mile south of town burned Tuesday night. Origin unknown. Earl Robertson spotted the blaze at about 10:30, family alerted, barn fully engulfed. Loss about 2500 dollars, partly insured. Five work horses, a colt, milk cow, seven tons alfalfa hay, two loads fodder destroyed. Spreader near barn damaged. some lumber lost. Neighbors helped save garage, granary, hog house.
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J. G. Schmeeckle
Earl Robertson
Schmeeckle
Early Pioneer Mary Judd Dies at 87 in Redington Area
Mrs. Mary E. Judd, a pioneer of the community, died at her home near Redington on Wednesday evening April 18 after a two week illness at age 87. She was mother of twelve children, eight living: Elias Judd Texahoma Oklahoma. Alice Taylor Sidney Nebraska. D W Welker Seattle Washington. B W Bybee Kimball Nebraska. John Judd Lamar Colorado. William Judd Cheyenne Wyoming. Joseph and Edward Judd Redington Nebraska. Also survives twenty five grandchildren and about twelve great grandchildren.
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Mary E. Judd
Redington
Elias Judd
Texahoma
Okla
Alice Taylor
Sidney, Nebr
D. W. Welker
Seattle
Wash
B. W. Bybee
Kimball, Nebr
John Judd
Lamar
Colo
William Judd
Cheyenne
Wyo
Joseph and
Edward Judd
Nebr
Bridgeport Herald
Band Boys in Uniform Parade and Concert Draw Crowds
The Sidney Junior Band, numbering fifty three, appeared in khaki uniforms and caps for their first public outing last Saturday. They marched the streets and performed on prominent corners, impressing spectators with their rehearsed music. BB. W., Bonham’s organizer, teacher and director, leads the band and aims to foster good citizenship through this youth program.
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Sidney
Unforms
BB. W
Bonham
Mrs McDaniel Enroute to Mayo Clinic for Examination
Mrs J W McDaniel fell ill with gall stones last Monday and, on medical advice, began a western trip to Mayo Brothers in Rochester Minnesota. She reported the journey was difficult but reached there Sunday morning and was met by Mrs Jimmie McDaniel. Examinations to proceed this week.
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J. W. McDaniel
Mayo Brothers
Rtochester
Minnesota
Jimmie McDaniel
Busy Saturday crowds hit Sidney streets with highway traffic
A Sidney report describes a busy Saturday with numerous country cars passing the Hamilton and Bassetts crossing. At 1 30 PM thirteen cars went by, in seven minutes thirteen more, and in the next five and three minutes thirteen again. Traffic continued at speed until five o'clock as crowds swelled.
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Sidney
Hamilton and
Bassetts
Kimball Couple Wed In April Nuptials At Corbett Home
Truman O Sandidge and Effie Mae Smith of Kimball were married in the city on April 17 by Reverend A Corbett of the Episcopal church. The ceremony occurred at the Corbett home with Constance Corbett and Ella Philson as witnesses.
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Truman O. Sandidge
Effie Mae Smith
Kimball
A. Corbett
Episcopal Church
Corbett
Constance Corbett
Ella Philson
Bake sale nets nearly fifty dollars for piano debt
The B. M. S. bake sale held last Saturday proved highly successful raising close to fifty dollars. The group plans to apply the funds to clear the remaining debt on their piano soon.
Bunker Hill Band Benefit Ball Delivers Fun and Funds
The Bunker Hill Band staged a benefit ball at Bronson to aid the group, drawing dancers from near and far. A short concert opened, followed by full orchestra music and old fashioned dances led by Glenn Dales. Some cars got stuck in bad weather, but the event proved a joyful, financially successful night despite the storm.
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Bronson
Sidney
Bunker Hill
Glenn Dales
Long Bronson Mill
Bronson Hall
P. E. O. Chapter Observes Annual Guest Day
The P. E. O. Chapter hosted its annual guest day at Mrs. John McIntosh home with fifty present. A program featured piano duets and solos, a humorous reader, and a dance by Elizabeth Couch and Katherine Grabill. Guests received gift postcards leading to playful packages, culminating in a luncheon and decorative table setting.
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P. BE. O
John McIntosh
Doran
Johnson
Blaine Grabill
Sidney
Debate Night Draws Large Crowd at Local High School
All hands out for the debate tonight as the district event fills the high school auditorium. Supporters express loyalty to the school and town, noting Alliance and Sidney winning every trial and promising a royal showdown in the upcoming contest.
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Alliance
Sidney
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Country Club News
Congressman Simmons
Cordry-Whittier
Greenlees
Mrs. McDaniel
Bunker Hill Band
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