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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1934
Page
5
Mrs A Rane and Mrs John Folkerts report social calls in Lodge Pole with many neighbors visiting and travelling to Scottsbluff and Bridgeport. District 32 school board met at Otto Rahe home. numerous residents listed as present or visiting kin, with a note of Ruth Joke and Harvey Heizer quietly marrying at Bridgeport and congratulations offered.
Mrs. R. R. Berry and Clifton visited relatives at Scotts Bluff Sunday. Ethely Ethelyn Swanson fell ill Wednesday and was bedridden, missing a spelling contest in Omaha. Irwin Campbell hosted relatives while Alfred Swanson recovered, and Mrs. Alfred Swanson gained mobility after a week of illness. Bridgeport and Sidney outings included Otho Campbell, Dwight Webster, and the MEH extended club. A county extension program featured several club speakers and a lunch program at the school. Seventh graders entertained teachers from neighboring schools at a party.
Potter residents report a busy week with patients and plans. Mrs Charles Smith recovers from a bad fall in Kimball hospital while Wayne Rapp undergoes an appendix operation in Sidney and Potter high beat an opponent 3 to 0. The fire department fights a small blaze at Potter State Bank in a trash fire under a grate. Legion and auxiliary plan memorial day and poppy sale. Potter to host a legion park and playground after purchasing a half block west of Henry Moench home for development.
Mr and Mrs John Folkerts visited Mr and Mrs Walter Rufenacht and family Sunday. Mr and Mrs Harley Weyerts ate supper at Morris Jessen’s Friday. Daughters spent Sunday with Mrs Bertha Borges. Mr and Mrs Tom Kallhofff and children joined Frank Dickes for Sunday dinner. A large crowd attended the dance at Lisco Saturday night. Walter Weigers of Bushnell spent the weekend nearby. Mr and Mrs William Florke hosted Sunday dinner for Kord DykMan, Frank Flessner, Henry Florke and families. Baby and Mrs Join Tieman and son John called at C G Hume and Garhart Thurow homes Sunday.
Mrs Pete Nelsor and others traveled to Wheatland Wyoming for Gus Huffman funeral. Local visits included Mrs George Reetz in Kimball and Mrs C E Smith hospitalized with a broken arm. Numerous ad hoc gatherings and church services were noted with Ray Arnell and Pete Nelson (and others) assisting, birthday celebrations, and attendees traveling to Sidney and Potter for services.
Local notes recount visits and visits by Roscoe Madden and sons to Mrs. Dewey Larson and others. Families including Madden Nelson Bertamson and Jensens socialized at multiple homes, shared dinners, picnics, and birthday surprises. Several households hosted guests from Elsie Sterli ng and Potter with extended family gatherings across the week.
Mrs Ward Johnson and her small sons from Sidney visited L K Nelson and J W Bertramseen homes Wednesday afternoon. Carrie Peterson and Roy Hull with children visited sister E M Nelson Tuesday afternoon. James Willeford stayed Saturday night with Lavern Nelson. Christie Bertramson visited grandparents L and M Nelson Saturday afternoon. C A Glassburn and son Dewitt called at E M Nelson home Monday afternoon. Mr and Mrs J Johnson and children were evening visitors at Clifford Hammond's.
Mrs Pear and Mrs Sparks hosted guests at Sparks home. Several residents visited Sidney for club meetings and dinners. Weekend visits included Glaubitz and Sparks families. district 77 students attended a track meet in Sidney. multiple dinners and birthdays were noted among Sparks Rippe Kinton Seimers Lipke and Blanke families and friends in Sidney Chappell and surrounding area.
Mr and Mrs A L Roberts of Chappel spent Sunday at the E A Johnson home. L A Pearson was Sterling caller. Theis and Brandl families visited the Les Omel home Tuesday evening. George Miller called on H C Schmale Thursday. W W Wise and Albert Brandl called at Lodge Pole and Chappell respectively. Sidney visitors included Les Omel Sylvan Halsey Oscar Olson and families Mike Lauder John Omel and Frank Halsey. Chris Lee and family called at John Omel home. Werren Wassum was supper guest of Russell Olson Friday evening. Mrs L A Pearson entertained the ladies of the Christian church at her home.
Local residents including Mrs. Les Omel Mrs. Sylvan Halsey and families attended gatherings and visits with relatives and neighbors throughout the week. Farmers Union of Goodview presented The Four Married Man at district 3 to a large crowd. Sunny Side baseball team held its first practice game as community activity continues with multiple calls and visits among families.
The 115th anniversary of the Odd Fellows in America is observed nationwide this week. The Sidney lodge with visiting Dalton members held a church service at Trinity Lutheran and attended a district meeting in Dix to commemorate the order’s founding. The piece notes the historical origin of the name Odd Fellows in England and public scorn shifting to recognition.
The piece recalls Odd Fellows values and community care from its early days, praising brotherhood, charity, and moral guidance. It shifts to local baseball, noting Sidney Seals recruitment issues, Bates and Peterson signings, hopes for a strong lineup, and plans to enter the Denver Post tournament, with Gerhig aiming to finalize schedules this week.
Lodge Pole withdraws from the Wheat Belt Loop delaying the 1934 schedule. League president W E Gehrig drafted a nine team slate. with Lodge Pole out eight teams remain unless Bushnell joins. Bushnell may consider entering, which would preserve nine teams. Managers face difficulty lining up players for the season. Sidney management this week decided to
A compact classified snippet highlights Dr C A Collins and Meg in routine dairy context. It mentions Masqnetos operators and starters, plus selling exchanging and repairing by Plorin Auto Electric Service at 921 12th Ave Sidney. Telegraph Wantads promise results.
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