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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1935
Page
2
Local weekly publication in Cheyenne County Western Nebraska announces telegraph coverage. Naming Friday morning editions, the paper pledges to serve the city of Danay and surrounding regions with news and postal information, detailing subscription and postage rates for various delivery distances.
Extensive social column from Grand Prairie records visits and gatherings. Families and neighbors exchange hospitality, attend picnics, dinners, and birthday celebrations across Lodge Pole, Sidney, and surrounding farms. Names include Tremain, Welton, Jorgensen, Lindberg, Johnson, Gade, Frerichs, Cruise, Irwin, Rupert, and others with frequent references to CCC service, harvest prep, and local excursions.
Local week of social visits and travels shows many relatives and friends visiting relatives in the region. Rodney Williams injured his arm in a hayrack fall, with many families hosting and sharing news of travel, farm work, and Frontier celebration attendance in Cheyenne.
Sunday and Monday visits filled the George Whitney home as Collie Borcher's daughter and niece joined Mrs. Dewey Larson and children. Maurice Offerson and Clifford Herboldsheimer dined with Mrs. V A Nelson. Nelson visitors included Alice Carrot Nelson and Miss Viviah Herboldsheimer returned from a west coast trip. The Bertramson and Nelson families hosted meals with Jens Jerisen, Mark Todd, and J H Madden households also mentioned. Hazel Van Howsen of Sterling planned a week with her sister Mrs Allen Nelson.
Mrs. George Line hosts and guests visit Sidney area homes with Lydiatt and Barlow families, Miss Lisco, and Mrs. Petteys. Denver and Santa Monica visitors stop by, while locals like William Miller take over a barber shop. Several residents travel to Kearney and Alamosa, and social calls continue among community members.
State Director Elmore warned Monday that a state FERA organization is essential after relief funds end to certify and manage distribution of commodities such as food clothing and necessities. He noted the work required to target items to counties and avoid waste, and explained that removing workers from direct relief removes medical dental benefits.
Mr and Mrs John Garretts entertained at Sunday dinner for Mr and Mrs Ellis Alvord and daughters Delores and Geraldine of Chappell. Miss Catherine Borges spent a few days last week at the Ben Jurgens home.
Stanley Elsen called at AL OA. Bauer's Tuesday morning. Juanita Benedict spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs Bill George. Mr and Mrs Albert Sommerfield and son Herman of Peetz called at J J Elsen's Tuesday morning.
An FFA meeting was held at Prof. J. J. Neilsen's home Wednesday evening attended by Stanley and Bud Elsen. A birthday party honored Vern Sharman Thursday evening with many guests including the Wittersons and Deavers. Violet Ferrier of Sidney visited the George Deaver home Thursday. The Georges hosted dinner Sunday for the Elmer George Creek party and Bill George families. Marjorie Deaver celebrated her birthday last Friday with friends. Bunco featured high scores for Marie Cortney, Dorothy Elsen, and Clarence Deaver. consolation went to Clara Koester and Vincent Cortney. Refreshments followed late.
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