Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

Sidney Telegraph in Sidney, Nebraska

We have 2,691,858 pages in Nebraska

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1928

Page

1

Sidney High School Consistent Winner Throughout Year

Sidney High School has an outstanding year with multiple wins across events. The Western Nebraska district music contest and Lincoln agricultural judging contest highlight a season of success. The school tied for the Western Nebraska football title, posted strong basketball results, swept subdistrict declamatory prizes, claimed the debate and stock judging championships, and ranked fifth in the commercial contest. Results from Bridgeport and other ongoing interscholastic events are awaited.

Western Nebraska Lincoln Sidney Sidney High Gering Nebraska Bridgeport Isi

Henry Stewart Dies at Home of Son Near Peetz

Henry Stewart a retired farmer died Tuesday April 24 at his son Carl Stewart’s home near Peetz. Born June 3 183 near Belfast Ireland he came to the United States at 18 and became a naturalized citizen. He lived in Harrison County Iowa then moved to the farm southwest of Lorenzo. Survived by nine children John Stewart Ag er Cole Ella Peterson James Stewart William Stewart Carl Henry Stewart Leonard Everett Stewart and 34 grandchildren. Services were held at the home yesterday morning at ten, body taken to Logan Iowa for burial.

Henry Stewart Carl Stewart West Mae Peets Mr Stewart Belfast Ireland United States America Hémaide Harrison County Iowa Stewart M iCole Lorenzo Mr. Stewart John Stewart Ager Cole Ella Peterson Logan Si James Stewart Sidney Wiliam Wiliam, Stewarts Itt Colo Carl Henry Stewart Wal- Yer Byran B Stewart Peetz Leonard Everett Stewart

Sidney Golf Tournament Ends Sunday Banquet Thursday

Players lagging behind must finish scoring by Sunday night as the final deadline for the Sidney golf tournament. The losers will pay for a banquet served next Thursday night, a event the competitors await. Next Tuesday The Telegraph will publish the final tally, with Fred Haworth's team favored to receive the free meal tickets.

Sidney Telegraph Fred Haworth

Atmar Stores to Expand Business in Basement Space

The Atmar store in Sidney will lease the basement room vacated by Brauer Variety to expand stock and improve displays. Manager R. M. Martin says the move allows for new lines such as luggage and enamel ware and will relieve crowded upstairs shelving while boosting overall sales.

Atmar Brauer R. M. Martin Sidney The Telegraph Martin

Nebraska 4-H cattle judging team to be sent to Wye England

America's champion four-H cattle judging team from Albion may travel to Wye Kent England this summer for the international dairy judging contest if funds can be raised. It will cost about 2000 dollars and Nebraska leads fundraising with outside promises from national organizations. A committee led by Ely J. Daft AL W Lamb and T A Leadley will organize contributions and Leadley acts as treasurer. Jesse Buyeu Joe King and Russell Hughes of Albion comprise the winning team works toward the trip. continued on Page 13.

America Wye England Albion International Kent Lincoln Nebraska Ely J. Daft Darrymans AL W. Lamb State Board of Agriculture T. A. Leadley The Nebraska Farmer Leadley Jesse Buyeu Joe King Russell Hughes Tesim Memphis Tenn

Regular Monthly Meeting Of Sidney Post Of The American Legion

The Sidney American Legion post held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening. Highlights included forming a Legion scout committee, discussions on membership activity, and a report on the Alliance visit where National Commander Spafford spoke. Adjutant Dilley noted the Legion’s juvenile baseball contest sponsorship reported in the Sidney Telegraph.

Sidney Post The American Legion Gidney ET ‘Legion Scout Committee Golden Rate Alliance Spafford

Sidney to Host Junior Baseball League Under Legion Plan

Plans are under way in Sidney for juvenile baseball promoted by the American Legion. The program aims to select Ty ton to represent the district in a junior world series staged in major league parks mid to late summer. Local groups may sponsor first and second teams with travel and event costs covered by the leagues. players who reach state champions will ride trains with big league teams and play on major grounds. Fans are urged to buy season tickets early as excitement builds for a city championship contest.

Sidney Ty ‘Ton American Legion Telegraph Legion Semmi Organiwants

Aviator Floyd Bennett Dies in Quebec Hospital

Floyd Bennett, famed North Pole explorer who flew with Admiral Byrd, died at 10 50 am in Quebec after pneumonia, while his wife lay ill at the same hospital. Col Lindbergh and Byrd were at his bedside as Bennett had rushed to aid Greenly Island flyers. he had joined Balchen on a relief expedition before his illness worsened.

Floyd Bennett North Pole Quebec Richard E Byrd Qebec Nett Bennett Col Charles A. Lindbergh New York North” ‘Pole Jeffery Hale ‘Hospital Ste. Agnes Greenly Island Bernt Balchen Benmett Balchen Apmett Aenett Navy

Texas Company Building Oil Station Under Construction

Thursday morning George Plein began the construction of a new building at the corner of Tenth avenue and Hickory street. The Texas oil station will cover a 48 by 48 foot plot and will be equipped with the latest station gear, to become one of the most complete in the city. George R. Sherrod named as manager.

George Plein Tenth Avenue Hickory Street Texas’ Oil Texas Oil Station George R. Sherrod

Ingram's Sweet Shop Plans Further Improvements

L. J. Diabel, manager, announces a new Grauman fountain to be installed during May. The upgrade follows prior improvements and aims to greatly enhance service at the candy store. Expected in place by May 15, the fountain will expand offerings and efficiency.

L. J. Diabel Ingram Sweet Shop

Cooking Demonstration at Doren Furniture Store

The Doren Furniture company announces a cooking demonstration at its store next Saturday to advertise an oil stove. Refreshments, likely biscuits and a drink, will be cooked and served to visitors during the event.

The Doren Furniture Company

Application for spud certification due by May 10

County Agent Willey announces that applications for potato certification must be in by May 10. Rules, membership forms, and certification blanks are available at his office. Seed that is not certified should not be used, and if a bushel sample is required it must be sent to the Potato Growers' Association at Alliance. arrangements have been made to have these samples left at the county where they

Willey Potato Growers‘Association Allance

Mothers Club Studied Animals At April Meeting

The Mothers club met on April 19 for an intensive study of animals and their influence on human lives. Mrs Hodgkin led a paper on trained animals and circus animals sparked lively talk about whether animals reason. Music accompanied the session by Misses Helen Dorsin and Virginia Barlow.

Mothers Club

District Women’s Clubs Meet at Kimball

Delegates from the sixth district women’s clubs gathered in Kimball for a three day session. Sidney delegates include Mesdames Leroy Larson Elmer Kahl J E Paquette G H Thompson Claude Golding M E Pettibone and W K Hodgkin as reports from the convention reach Sidney.

Womans ‘Clubs Kimball Sidney Mesdames Leroy Larson Elmer Kahl J. E. Paquette G. H. Thompson Claude Golding M. E. Pettibone W. K. Hodgkin

John Vandeburg to be buried in Sidney cemetery

John Vandeburg died in Chicago last Saturday. A former Sidney resident, he wished to be brought home for burial beside his wife and daughter in Greenwood cemetery. No local funeral service. Howard funeral chapel handles arrangements. body accompanied to Sidney by his brother Norman Vandeburg and son A. F. Vandeburg.

John “Vandeburg Chicago Sidney Greenwood Cemetery Howard ‘Funeral Chapel Chicago By the ‘Late "Mr Vandeburg Norman and A. F. Vandeturg

St Patrick's Church Bazaar Set For May 3

St Patrick's Church will hold its annual May bazaar on May 3 in the auditorium of St Patrick's Academy. The Altar Society led by Mrs Nicholas Treinen directs the event with various committees. Attendees can enjoy the fish pond and dancing on the good floor, with opportunities for fundraising and fellowship.

St.Patrick’s Academy Altar Society Nicholas Treinen

Democrats of Cheyenne County caucus select delegates

In a Cheyenne County caucus the party chose delegates to the state convention in Omaha on May 3. Named were Charles P. Chambers William Geding Joseph Oberfelder C B Radcliffe Adam Schimka Ray Buchanan Henry Pavial Fred Lehmkuhl with alternates Phyllis Corbett Maggie Bartholomew Evelyn Doran Busie Simpson Blanche.

Democrats Cheyenne County Omaha Charles P. Chambers William Geding Joseph Oberfelder Radcliffe Adam Schimka Ray Buchanan Henry Paviat Fred Lehmkuhl Phyllis Corbett Maggie Bartholomew Evelyn Doran Busie Simpson Blanche

Citizens Military Training Camps Open Across Nation

Young men aged 17 to 24 are advised about summer training camps during August. Camps at Fort Snelling Minnesota Fort Des Moines Iowa Fort Leavenworth Kansas Fort Crook Nebraska and Fort Lincoln North Dakota run August 1 to 30. Jefferson Barracks Missouri runs July 9 to August 7. For details contact the Chief of Staff 89th Division Army building Omaha.

Fort Snelling Minn Fort Des Moines Ft. Leavenworth Kan Ft. Crook Nebr Ft. Lincoln N. D Jefferson Barracks 89Th Division Army Building Omaha

Dimery Heads the G. O. P. Committee

The Republican county convention in Cheyenne County elected Martin Dimery as county committee chairman for the coming year with Ray Babcock and Leslie Neubauer as officers. Delegates named for the state convention at Lincoln include Dr. G. Barbaugh, Dr. A. Ames, Senator C. W. Johnson, J. M. Nelson, J. C. Kreader, J. H. Foster, Leon Fine, Ray Babcock, and Golden Krats, among others. The officers will appoint precinct committeemen and women to form the county executive.

Foster Lincoln Martin Dimery Ray Babcock Potter Leslie Neubauer Lofficera Cheyenne G. x. Barbaugh Dalton A. J. Ames C. W. Johnson J. M. Nelson Sidney C. Kreader Davison J. H. Foster Union Valley Leon Fine Golden Krats

Frank Lockhart Dies In Daytona Speed Record Crash

American racing star Frank Lockhart perished at Daytona Beach after losing control of his Stutz Blackhawk special during a test run to break the straightaway mile speed record. He was thrown clear as the car overturned and wrecked on the beach. he died at 8:38 a.m. Mrs Lockhart watched from the stands as the accident occurred and sprinted to her husband’s side.

Frank Lockhart Daytona Beach Fla Ray Reech Lockhart

Sidney Chamber of Commerce Holds Regular Meeting

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce met Monday at the Commercial hotel with 21 attendees for dinner and discussion. A sign at Broadwater road and Highway 19 was approved, a plan to attract a Pecking House or cold storage plant was discussed, and Arthur J. Weaver of Falls City was invited for the May meeting to discuss Missouri River navigation and related topics.

Sidney Chamber of Commerce Commercial Hotel Broadwater Road Sidney Swift& Company Arthur J. Weaver Falls City Weaver Missouri River Chamber of Commerce

Nichols & Shepard Combine School Held Here Thursday

Sidney Tractor & Machinery company with Nichols & Shepard Threshing Machine factory men hosted a combine school for dealers and farmers. About 250 men attended by noon, showing strong local interest and approval of the program.

Nichols & Shepard Combine Sidney Tractor & Machinery Company Nichols & Shepard Threshing Machine Company Sidney

Wheat Growers Draft Plans for Cooperative Marketing

Representatives of wheat pools from Nebraska Minnesota Colorado Texas Oklahoma North and South Dakota met in Lincoln on Monday to draft plans for a united effort against the anti cooperative movement launched by the Federated Agricultural Trades of America. The meeting aimed to outline programs opposing development of farmers cooperative marketing organizations and included attendees from multiple states.

Lincoln Federated Agricultural Trades of America Chicago Nebraska Min Colorado Texas Oklahoma Nesota Rancas North South Dakota

Lincoln woman killed in auto crash near Greenwood

N R Wilhelmy of Lincoln a former Sidney resident, was driving north on the D L D highway east of Greenwood when his car collided with Leonard W Kline of Lincoln. Mrs Wilhelmy was instantly killed, her body placed in Morey's chapel Lincoln. Wilhelmy narrowly avoided a head on and their car was destroyed. No inquest was desired by Mr Wilhelmy and funeral arrangements were not yet made.

Nick Wilhelmy Forormer Sidney Man Lincoln N. R. Wilhelmy Sidney Lincnim Leonard W. Kline D. L.D Greenwood Omaha Wilhelmy A. B.I Kline Wilhelmys Adams Morey

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sidney High School Son Atmar Stores Alliance Post Department of Nebraska O.R. Hutchison A. 3 Dilley Paul . D. A. Pratt Irvin Askiner Pullerton Sidney Telegraph Texas Company Felling Ingram’s Sweet Shop Doren Furniture CO John Vandeburg ST. Patrick's Church Citizens Military Dimery G. O. P. Committee Court House
Search Courier

Search the Sidney Telegraph Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Sidney Telegraph?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication