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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1928
Page
6
The page continues listing scores and names including Patty Schroeder at 95, Franklin Dedrick at 94, and Stanley Rabe at 92, following earlier results on page 3. The brief entry aggregates participant tallies for the event section titled The Trail.
The Quill Society postpones this week's gathering due to the leader's absence. The rescheduled meeting will be held on May 2, focusing on Literature of the Orient, with all members urged to attend.
Kindergarten students study Japan at both schools while third graders Dan Hiett and Marie Butherus are ill. Beth Patrick moved to Big Springs and Adolf Britton relocated to Scottsbluff. Donald Stark joins Central’s third grade. Fourth graders Nida Schwasnick and Albert Alexander join class. Albert comes from North Platte. Sixth graders Adelle Ward Albert Butherus and Ethel Harris are sick. Miss Rood’s class studies Europe. Seventh graders Dwight and Dwaine Patrick moved to Big Springs. spelling contest reps Ada Bell and Joan Bicknell named. Dale Jordan absent several days due to illness. seventh grade studying a comma book in English. Eighth graders Clara Ladine and Fielden Waddell noted. Western Nebraska track meet set for Scottsbluff May 4. Aggie state contest at Lincoln April 26-27. School exhibit projects in Sidney May 4-5. seniors went fishing at Lake Minatare and Scottsbluff on Friday April 20, returning in rain and mud.
A humorous classroom exchange features Grayce and Lucille debating red faces and cosmetics, Storkan scolding Willy Kennedy about lessons, Shorty W humorous quips on communism and toothbrushes, and Keith and Miss Fitzsimons riffing on a sign about going slow. The column ends with a pun on synonyms from Elmer Fisher.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Evan Stines on April 17. Local residents visited, attended a Sidney show, and senior class activities funded commencement expenses. Obituary notes: Herman Johnson, 62, died after heart illness. funeral held at M. E. church. Rev. Troy officiated.
Union Pacific announces a 90 million dollar budget for 1928 to boost maintenance, extensions, and new equipment across its system. Nebraska and Council Bluffs receive significant allocations, with major projects at Omaha and Grand Island, plus a widening drive on main lines and new double tracking from Idaho to Nebraska. The plan also advances Grand Canyon gateway development with lodge completion near Bright Angel Point and Utah-Arizona improvements totalling about 2.5 million dollars.
Sunol residents share visits and calls with relatives in Lodge Pole and Sidney while farmers welcome moisture from Friday night and Saturday. Local business deliveries from Demers & Son and National Refining reach Wm Gade and surrounding families as neighbors travel to Greeley and Sidney for hospital visits, shopping, and gatherings.
A local fried chicken dinner drew a sparse crowd on Wednesday evening, leaving organizers hopeful for better turnout at next week’s event. Volunteers noted limited reservations and a few walk-ins, with proceeds expected to support the community center’s programs.
Meadow Lawn notes reveal frequent callings and visits among Mayer Peterson Waterman Morrow and Lipska families. Sunday gatherings at the John Peterson and Charles Waterman homes, shared meals, and travel to Omaha for medical care mark a quiet week of neighborhood life.
A car overturned in a ditch near Sidney as snow on the windshield reduced visibility. Occupants escaped unharmed. Social visits occurred Monday with Roy and Robert Nelson and Paul Morrow joining at the Bartling and Ed Morrow homes. Iowa Senate may approve a measure. a $400,000 interstate bridge project near Blair could proceed once cleared. Nebraska farmers hold three times last year’s corn and grain stocks exceed five-year averages.
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