Local brief notes and moves from Sidney area
Frank Hansen departed Tuesday evening for San Francisco for business matters. Ed Connell of Union Life Insurance, Lincoln, visited Sidney yesterday. Lena Averman family moved to 1445 Maple Street from 1216 Jackson Street. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Johnson returned to Saratoga Wyoming after a several day visit with relatives. Mrs. Johnson is the daughter of Mrs. Alice Robbins and Mr. Johnson is the son of N. P. Johnson. They attended the funeral of Mr. Johnson's mother held Tuesday afternoon.
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Frank Hansen
San Francisco
California
Ed Connell
Union Life Insurance Company of
Lincoln
Sidney
Lena Averman
Maple Street
Jackson Street
Oscar Johnson
Saratoga
Wyo
Mrs. Johnson
Alice Robbins
Mr. Johnson
N. P. Johnson
Denver couple to visit Dedrick family for weekend
Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Dedrick and daughter Maxine of Denver arrive this evening to spend the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. S. Dedrick, the parents of Mr. Dedrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Dedrick
Maxine
Denver
Mrs. S. Dedrick
Mrs Snyder Heads to Lincoln for Two Week Visit
Mrs. S. H. Snyder departed Wednesday for Lincoln to visit her daughters Mrs. Bernie E. Krantz and Eva Snyder for two weeks. She traveled by car with Mr. and Mrs. Dave Zolot of Cheyenne, who will also stay a couple of weeks in Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Snyder
Lincoln
Bernie E. Krantz
Eva Snyder
Snyder
Dave Zolot
Cheyenne
Miss Marthaleen Reed Joins Greenlees Beauty Shop
Miss Marthaleen Reed of Broken Bow, niece of Mrs. Hugh Patrowsky, arrived in the city early this week and will work with Mrs. Patrowsky in her beauty shop at Greenlees' store. Mr. and Mrs. George Reynolds of Lincoln visit several days with Mrs. Reynolds' niece, Mrs. Ivan Nelson, and family, arriving Wednesday and staying until Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marthaleen Reed
Broken Bow
Hugh Patrowsky
Patrowsky
Greenlees
George Reynolds
Lincoln
City
Chicago woman seeks visit with Beyers in Bunker Hills
Mrs. Leonard Lyon of Chicago plans a visit today to see her parents Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Beyers who reside in the Bunker Hills district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Lyon
Chicago
P. J. Beyers
Bunker Hills
Koester's Newborn Son in Sidney Draw Hospital
Mr and Mrs Alfred Koester of Sidney Draw welcomed a son weighing ten pounds at Taylor hospital yesterday morning. Mr Dimery returned last evening from a trip to Omaha and Lincoln, away since Sunday. Miss Jeannetta Sloan, North Ward school principal, was absent several days last week due to tonsillitis, with Mrs M W Dimery serving in her duties during the absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Koester
Sidney Draw
Taylor Hospital
Mr. Dimery
Omaha
Lincoln
Jeannetta Sloan
North Ward
M. W. Dimery
Womans Clubs District Convention Attended by Three Mrs
Mrs Rena McCleneghan, Mrs J T McIntosh and Mrs Gus Hellbush attended a district convention of Womans clubs at Gering Tuesday. Miss Jean McIntosh accompanied them on the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rena McCleneghan
J. T. McIntosh
Gus Hellbush
Womans Clubs
Gering
Jean McIntosh
Local residents engage in social and business travels
Tuesday saw Gus Hellbush in Scottsbluff for business matters while T A White of Cheyenne Petroleum returned to Hay Springs to manage a Chevrolet garage and filling station. Mrs White joined him in Hay Springs as did several Mabgan and Keller family guests in Sidney. Mrs Robert Jones visits Omaha. Jennie Ware of Cheyenne tours Sidney for business. Henry and Mrs Hargens travel from Scribner after the funerals of John and Mrs Popp, lifelong acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. White
Cheyenne Petroleum Company
Sidney
Hay Springs
Jennie Ware
Cheyenne
Henry Hargens
Scribner
John Popp
Sidney News Roundup of Social Visits and Local Death
Mrs Frank Dahlin of Long Beach visited Sidney from Sunday to Tuesday at cousin M G Howard's home after a 17 year Whitman home absence. Mrs Archie McMillen of Potter and daughter Mrs Sarah Christen of Long Beach were guests at J A Martin residence. Miss Helen Peetz and Lucia Singer depart for Lincoln for the Nebraska State Music Teachers convention and piano tournament with Helen Rees joining. Rasmus Nelson, living with daughter in Lorenzo district, spends a month in Sidney with son Art Nelson. Carl Olson and Art Nelson made a business trip to Sterling on Wednesday. Joseph Hess, husband of former Fay Bangert Emerick, died April 22 in a Seattle hospital after a weeklong illness. the couple had been married a little over two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dahlin
Long Beach
California
Sidney
M. G. Howard
Whitman
Archie McMillen
Potter
Sarah Christensen
J. A. Martin
Helen Peetz
Lucia Singer
Lincoln
Nebraska
Helen Rees
Joseph Hess
Fay Bangert Emerick
Seattle
Mrs. Hess
J. C. Penney Manager Makes Kimball Visit
H. S. Strom, manager of the J. C. Penney company, made a business trip to Kimball Tuesday. Mrs. Lee Price and daughter, Ethel, returned yesterday from a business trip to Sioux City, Iowa, and visited friends at North Platte and Sterling on the way home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Strom
J. C. Penney Company
Kimball
Lee Price
Ethel
Sioux City
Iowa
North Platte and
Sterling
Porter and Stephens Return from Lexington Trip
R. J. Porter and Fred Stephens returned from Lexington on Wednesday night after a several day business trip. Oliver Eicher, a Roche hospital patient for several days, was discharged to his home yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Porter
Fred Stephens
Lexington
Oliver Eicher
Roche Hospital
Stanley Rabe Returns to Midland College After Vacation
Stanley Rabe will return to Fremont today to resume his studies at Midland College following a spring vacation of two weeks with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Rabe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanley Rabe
Fremont
Midland College
Herbert Rabe
Irwin Baby Born at Taylor Hospital This Wednesday
A daughter named Birdie Lane, eight pounds fourteen ounces, was born Wednesday morning to Mr and Mrs Robert Irwin at Taylor hospital. Mrs Irwin is the former Mildred Witters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdie Lane
Robert Irwin
Taylor Hospital
Mrs Clinton Senneff Visits Ly man with Daughter
Mrs Clinton Senneff arrived in Ly man on Tuesday for a several day stay to visit her daughter Mrs Myrtle McDowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Senneff
Lyman
Myrtle McDowell
Mrs Agnes Proper Serves Home Meals Starting May 2 At 928 9th
Mrs Agnes Proper will serve meals at her home 928 9th avenue commencing Monday May 2. She offers family style home cooked meals by the meal by day or by week.
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Agnes Proper
9Th Avenue
Birth of Daughter for Mr and Mrs Koehn
Mr and Mrs William Koehn are the proud parents of a daughter born at their home on Wednesday morning. The child weighs eight pounds and twelve ounces.
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Lirs
William Koehn
Lorenzo Couple Invite Neighbors to Free Dance at Meier Hall
Mr and Mrs Ervin Radditz of the Lorenzo district invite friends and neighbors to a free dance at Meier hall in Lorenzo tomorrow night April 30 The couple was celebrated by many local residents at a community gathering last Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ervin Radditz
Lorenzo District
Meier Hall
Lorenzo
Barnum and Crumley Family Visit Laramie Trip
Mr and Mrs W L Barnum and Mrs Jim Crumley of Kansas City Missouri are on an extended visit and motored to Laramie on Sunday where they spent the day with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W L. Barnum
Jim Crumley
Kansas City
Laramie
Thomases Welcome Daughter Lila Mae at Roche Hospital
Mr and Mrs A W Thomas of South Sidney announce the arrival of a daughter, Lila Mae, at Roche hospital on Monday noon. The newborn weighed seven pounds. They were discharged to their home on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W Thomas
South Sidney District
Lila Mae
Roche Hospital
Miss Thomas
Miss Hazel Christofferson Admitted to Roche Hospital
Miss Hazel Christofferson was admitted to Roche hospital on Wednesday for medical treatment of a throat infection.
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Hazel Christofferson
Roche
Sidney couple wed in Cheyenne ceremony
Jacob K. Mahr of Cheyenne married Josephine Lydia Jordan Fuller of Denver Tuesday at the First Methodist Episcopal church in Cheyenne. Attendants were Miss Helen Jordan of Denver and the bridegroom’s family. The couple left for Denver for a wedding trip and plan to reside in Cheyenne later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob K. Mahr
Cheyenne
Josephine Lydia Jordan Fuller
Denver
H M Pingree
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Helen Jordan
J. H. Mahr
Orville and Pearce
Lucy Jordan
Sidney
Mahr
Sidney High School
Colorado Womans College of Denver
Union Pacific Railroad
Rebekah Lodge Plans District Convention in Sidney
Mrs L H Johnson and Mrs Ward Jones co hosted the meeting of the Rebekah Kensington at Odd Fellows hall Wednesday afternoon. Members discussed preparations for the district convention to be held in Sidney on May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Johnson
Ward Jones
Rebekah Kensington
Odd Fellows Hall
Lodge
Sidney
Queen Esther Society Meets at Patricia Cropper Home
The Girls of the Senior Queen Esther society of the Methodist church gathered at Patricia Cropper's home Wednesday forenoon for their meeting, continuing their community activity and fellowship in preparation for upcoming church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther Society
The
Methodist Church
Patricia Cropper
Eastern Star initiates new members at meeting
A special part of the program at a meeting of the Eastern Star chapter Wednesday night featured the initiation ceremony for new members. Members of the Potter chapter were invited to attend, a delegation of fifteen responding. The evening ended with social time in the Masonic club rooms and refreshments. The arrangements were managed by Mesdames J. W. Weland, Henry Whitney, A. J. Jorgenson, Genevieve Maley, M. G. Howard, J. E. Paquette, M. W. Osborn, Julia Mann, Archie Kirkpatrick and A. E. Wright, Miss Bess Shires and Roy Liggett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star Chapter
Potter
Masonic
Mesdames J. W. Weland
Henry Whitney
A. J. Jorgenson
Genevieve Maley
M. G. Howard
J. E. Paquette
M. W. Osborn
Julia Mann
Archie Kirkpatrick
A E Wright
Bess Shires
Roy Liggett
Surprise Birthday for Doris LeSueur at Home
Mrs A R LeSueur hosted a surprise birthday party Tuesday evening at her home for her daughter Doris who turned fifteen. Guests included Peggy O'Neil Helen Holzenberg Joan Sellers Jean DuBoss Marina Mayer Shirley Keith Betty Sellers June Follette Joy Leth Helen Goodwin Betty Simodynes Patty Martin Helen Foster and Ivan Foster. Games and musical chambers entertained guests under a pink and green decorative scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. LeSueur
Doris
Peggy O'Neil
Helen Holzenberg
Joan Sellers
Jean DuBoss
Marina Mayer
Shirley Keith
Betty Sellers
June Follette
Joy Leth
Helen Goodwin
Betty Simodynes
Patty Martin
Helen Foster
Ivan Foster
Birthdays celebrated for Mrs Bales and Mrs Curless
Mrs Glen Bales and Mrs J A Curless were honored at a surprise party hosted by Mr and Mrs R Fill with North Side Birthday club members. Guests included Mr and Mrs Pierson, Mrs Johnson, Miss Oldershaw, Mrs Atkins, and Mr and Mrs Hill. Gifts were exchanged, games played, and a two course lunch served. Mrs Ivan Nelson hosts luncheon for S W club with guests Don Shipman. Bridge guests played, with Mrs R M Van Gundy and Mrs Vern Thomas winning first and second prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Bales
J. A. Curless
R . Fill
North Side Birthday Club
Bales
Curless
Hubert Pierson
Jennie Johnson
Edith Oldershaw
W R Atkins
Hill
Ivan Nelson
Campbell's
S. W Club
Don Shipman
Bridge
R, M van Gundy
Vern Thomas
Dalton Bride Weds Omaha Lawyer in Catholic Ceremony
Miss Josephine Margaret Walsh daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Walsh of West Dalton married Michael Buckley of Omaha at Dalton Catholic church with Rev J L Fullam officiating. Bridesmaid was Miss Julia Walsh and best man Joseph Dunning of Spaulding. The bride trained as a nurse in Denver after St Patrick's academy in Sidney. The groom, Creighton law graduate, will open a practice in Omaha and reside there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Margaret Walsh
Edward Walsh
West Dalton
Michael Buckley
Omaha
Dalton Catholic Church
J. L. Fullam
Julia Walsh
Joseph Dunning
Spaulding
Dalton
St Patrick’s Academy of
Sidney
Denver
St. Joseph's Hospital
Creighton University
Sidney Daughters Social and Safety First Meeting Report
Campbell and Virginia Barlow along with Mrs Leora Westfall and Mrs Alta Cobb hosted a Jobs Daughters party at the Masonic club rooms in Sidney with twenty five participants and Mrs J J Sheaff as sponsor. Safety First auxiliary members gathered at the Weimer home for a social evening featuring bridge four tables in play with Mrs Ed Ahrens and Miss Villa Platz winning high scores. Special guests included Miss Carrie Anderson and Miss Jean Botsford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Job's
Sidney Bether
Masonic Club
J. J. Sheaff
D. E. Weimer
M. O. Baker
Safety First Auxiliary
Weimer
Ed Ahrens
Villa Platz
Carrie Anderson
Jean Botsford
Desert bridge and luncheon entertain at local clubs
Mrs R B Welsh presided over a dessert bridge at her home Tuesday afternoon with Monday Contract club members and Mrs A S Hardy. Gehrig won a traveling prize. Welsh held high score. Entre Nous club hosted eight ladies for a one o clock lunch and bridge at Kokjer hotel and home. Barstow and Keith won high and second. Dr and Mrs Baker hosted a twelve cover dinner party Monday with Jolly Dozen club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Kokjer
Union Pacific
Entre Nous Club
Bridge
Kokjer
L. C. Barstow
H. D. Keith
R. M Baker
Jolly Dozen Club
Bridge evenings at Kratz and Kelly homes yield prizes
Several rounds of bridge at the hosts home provided pleasing pastime after dinner. Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Kratz won the family prize for high score. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Kelly hosted Sans Souci club members at the Union Pacific hotel dinner bridge, with twelve places set. Later at the Kelly home the events continued, with family honors going to Dr. and Mrs. E. S. Sherrerd and Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Morgan for high and second high scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. P. Kratz
C. L. Kelly
Sans Souci Club
Union Pacific
Kelly
E. S. Sherrerd
E. J. Morgan
Social Event at Christ Episcopal Rectory Brings Guilds Together
A pleasant Monday night social at Christ Episcopal church rectory gathered St. Mary's guild and Bridgeport guild, each sending fifteen representatives. A covered dish dinner was served at seven, followed by Tripoli games. Arrangements were led by Mrs. P. E. Spehr, Miss Valvka Neubauer, Mrs. John Daniels, Mrs. Arnold Huff, Miss Grace Curles, and Miss Evelyn Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Church
St. Mary's Guild
Bridgeport Guild
Tripoli
P. E. Spehr
Valveka Neubauer
John Daniels
Book Club Meets Hosts Luncheon and Review
The Book Club Meetswomen of the Book club gathered Monday afternoon for a program led by Mrs. Kokjer reviewing This Life I've Loved by Ischel Field and readings from Prodigal Parents by Sinclair Lewis. A luncheon preceded the program and Miss Florence Yardy of Chicago attended as a special guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Kokjer
Book Club
Hom
Kokjer
Ischel Field
Sinclair Lewis
Florence Yardy
Chicago
Rummage Sale at St Martha's Guild in Odd Fellows Building
St Martha's Guild of the Episcopal church will hold a rummage sale on Saturday April 30 in the Odd Fellows building at the corner of 11th and Witnois Street. Proceeds support church mission and community programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Martha's Guild of the Episcopal Church
Odd Fellows Building
11Th and
Witnois St
First Football Book Printed in Florence in 1580
A 1580 Florence pamphlet titled The Game of Kicking claims to depict football in a form strikingly similar to the modern game. The description suggests early rules and play resemble today’s football in key aspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Goatherd Discovers Delphi Oracle Site Legend
A goatherd reportedly discovered the Delphi site when his herd roamed and pranced near a chasm that issued intoxicating air. The priestess who gave prophecies once sat above it, though the chasm itself remains legendary or has disappeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Greece
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Scottsbluff
A. J. Mangan
E. N. Mangan
Marie
Margot
C. B Keller
R. T. Hill
Robert Jones
Daghter
Roy Moore
Rasmus Nelson
John Treinen
Art Nelson
Carl Olson
H. M. S. Edinburgh
Wallsend-on-Tyne
England
Lady Gumley
Edinburgh
Britain
Miss Cropper
Helen Jo Nielsen
Texaco Mayfair
Mayfair
Mrs. Nelson
St. Patrick's Academy
Country Club
Business and Professional Women's Club
Helen Johnson
Virginia Bailey
Academy
Anne Taylor
Logans Market
O. P. Skaggs Store
Cudahy
Puritan
Pound
Jobs Daughters Party
Mrs. Welsh
J’akers
Sans Souci ‘Club
Entertain Bridgeport Guild
Arnold Huff
Grace Cur
Miss Evelyn Clark
Goatherd
Portis
Hepner Clothing Co
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