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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1921
Page
12
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March records show Kenneth Carrol Marjorie Opal Morkett and several families in district 25 and 99 with names including Gladys Gilmore Leverett Pagant and Mirriam Oberg visiting schools. Local socials note Yowells and Payzants hosting, plus visits to farms and clubs. A declamatory contest bouquets given by Mr Pindell and various families attended legion play.
Maple Grove locals recount a trip to Sidney by Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Johnson and children. Nels Johnson, recently ill, shows improvement. Ed Miles and daughter visited Nels Johnson on Sunday, and Andrew Johnson called at W. T. Shaman's Tuesday morning.
John Walter picks corn for Frank Christensen. W. T. Sharman family visits Wm. Sharman. Ed Miles dragged roads over Thursday and Friday. Doctor visits Nels Johnson sick husband. Ed Miles and W. T. Sharman wives visit kin. George Harms goes to Huntsman for work. Will Johnson family and Miss Shappele motor to Sidney. Holter pair to Sidney. Ed Miles and W. T. Sharman visit Nels Johnson parents. Grace Holter visits W. Y. Miles. A. K. Anderson motor to Sidney. W. Miles and spouse plan surprise for Miss Barta and Ray. music and games. Cake and party fare served. Isaac Olson from north of Lodge visits Nels Johnson en route to Sidney.
Grand Prairie residents recount a Thursday evening gathering at Frank Lundgrens home for Carl Lundgren as he prepares to move to Nevada. Friends and relatives shared games and refreshments. Also noted are Sunday visits, family occasions, and other local social visits including Miss Emma Barta and Ray Miles's surprise at the W Y Miles home. Ed Lundgren departs for Nevada after visiting kin.
Mr and Mrs CG I Minshall are in Denver due to Mr Minshalls mothers illness Earnest C Folsom Lincoln business leader visited Lodge Pole on his way to Kimball The new Oetinger home on the west end nears completion and will be a fine boulevard house Lodge Pole plans a large fan turnout to Sidney Thursday to organize an amateur baseball league hiring only non salaried players George Kintz large scale farmer began corn planting ahead of typical schedule several neighbors will start this week The Marys Millions play by the Lodge Pole high school seniors is set for May 6 class includes eight members six girls two boys with faculty aid Mrs Rhyne funeral largely attended floral tributes praised Mr and Mrs Francis Kidney former Sidney residents have moved into rooms above Union Mercantile and will join Lodge Pole community Adolph Schmidt has left the Stone hotel and assigned his interests to former partner Mr Forney He plans to stay in Lodge Pole and pursue other work
Teachers and pupils are informed that a large supply of government garden seeds has been received and is free for those who wish to garden. Anna M Fadden, County Superintendent. Subscribe for The Telegraph.
Fert Planck and his mother hosted a birthday dinner last Wednesday for friends. The evening featured games and music, creating a pleasant, celebratory atmosphere.
Mr Rihn F X Rihn and his children Mrs Charles McRoberts and Katheryn Rihn traveled Saturday from the Rihn ranch beside the Gurley townsite. Rihn, longtime state field man and ex county commissioner, has 35 years in the area and recently retired, his judgment on conditions considered valuable.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Clough and their niece Miss Ewing of Dalton were Sidney visitors Saturday. They planned a month in Florida by rail and would return by auto with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Scott of Bridgeport who are wintering there. The ladies are sisters formerly Misses Clara and Mabel Poole of the north table.
Willie Heaston of Gresham Nebraska spent a week in this community with his brother Floyd Heaston. He will work at Gresham this season with another brother but hopes to return to Cheyenne County at some future time.
Miss Grace Johnston of Alliance spent the latter part of the week in Sidney on business. Reared in Sidney she is known as a popular department store clerk now with the Godlen Rule store in Alliance. She then traveled to Denver for two days.
Mrs Julia Scanlon entertained in her genial manner Wednesday afternoon for Miss Dwyer. Twelve guests attended and the afternoon included a spread of refreshments. The event featured a generous social gathering lasting several hours.
Mrs A Louise Meyers Supreme District Commander of the World War era Maccabees traveled to Port Huron for a regular meeting. She delivered an instructive talk and planned to initiate a new class before returning to continue territory outreach. The group ended the evening with refreshments at Bassett Pharmacy.
Mrs Easterday enjoys home and community life again after two weeks in Cheyenne hospital. She says careful care has turned her illness into a sunny lane of health.
A Tangible Loss notes Mr and Mrs Van Brunt have moved to Scotts Bluff as he is transferred by his company, leaving a large void in the local musical circles.
Mrs. Van Brunt, singer and organist and musical director, has delighted Sid ney audiences. She notably directed the Easter cantata for the Presbyterian church and sang with the Atta-Boy Minstrels, charming listeners. Her grace and poetry in performance won Scotts Bluff favor.
Mrs. Moore a Delegate returned Saturday from Alliance where she attended the Presbyterian Missionary meeting of the Box Butte district. The two day session was instructive and pleasant and she met many prominent women of the state and district.
Last Friday evening Superintendent and Mrs Hralam with Miss White and Miss Simpkin from the grade school visited Dix for an educational event headlined by speaker Mr Braham. Domestic science girls served tasty refreshments enjoyed during the social hour.
The Frances Willard Union will meet with Mrs. Goodwin Friday afternoon at 3 o clock sharp May 6. This is a mothers meeting. Members and those interested are invited to come at 404 West 6th Street.
A dance will be given in the school house District No 23 on Saturday April 80, three miles east and two miles north of Huntsman. Everyone welcome. Florence O Connor, teacher.
The Presbyterian church circle will meet at the church on May Sth at 3 o'clock. All members expected.
W P Miles of Sidney, a pioneer of Western Nebraska, visited Kimball on Monday as a business guest and joined the Lions club for its noon luncheon.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce-Kimball Observer president gave a very interesting address to the club. The talk highlighted local business concerns and community development opportunities.
Luther Coleman aged eighty collapsed at seven this morning while stooping to pick up a shoe. He had lived in Geneva twenty five years and resided with his sons William and John in the north of town. The report is from the State Journal.
May Ball on Monday May 2 at St Patrick's Auditorium features excellent music and a welcoming crowd. The event is under new management with home cooking and clean beds at reasonable prices. The Electric Shop, one block east of American Bank, supplies electricity. Dr M E Pettibone, Gentist, Mela tosh block, Room 6-Gs, phone 69.
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