Bigger and Better Cheyenne County Fall Festival
Plans for a bigger and better Cheyenne County Fall Festival for October 1 2 and 3 unfold with executive committee meetings in the courthouse. Dalton representatives pledged wholehearted cooperation. fifty concession sites have sold. a seaplane adds new appeal. bands and a larger premium list promise greater entries. grain exhibits and the grain palace return. all events will be free to the public. organizers urge early planning and countywide cooperation to ensure a successful festival.
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Cheyenne County
Court House
Dalton
Earl Thayer
Union Band
Bunker Hill
Kimball
Sidney
Kimball County
Corn Palace
Willey
Rural schools in Cheyenne county prepare for new year
Schools in Cheyenne county enter the new academic year in good condition with nine schools lacking teachers. Four new buildings are ready, three costing just over three thousand dollars each and Gurley’s at about seven thousand. Five rural high schools operate, Sunnyside adding nine grades. A pre opening teacher session is set for Saturday September 5 in the district courtroom.
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Cheyenne County
Gurley
Sunnyside
New 24 Inch Beacon to Replace Air Field Light
A new 24 inch beacon light will be installed at the air mail landing field this week, replacing the 10 inch light. It is expected to provide greater power and allow night flyers to see the light from about 75 miles, aiding pilots west of Plute Bluffs and from Ogallala. The Western Securities Co of Omaha has moved its office from the American Bank Building to the Stubt Filnk Building.
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Air Mail
Plute Bluffs
Ogallala
Sidney
The
Western Securities Company of Omaha
American Bank
Stubt- Filnk Building
Demonstration Planned on Copper Carbonate Wheat Smut Treatment
University of Nebraska extension service will hold countywide demonstrations on copper carbonate treatment to combat wheat smut. Dates to be announced after harvest. method touted as simple and cost about three cents per bushel. Two ounces of powder per bushel, mixing outdoors to avoid inhaling powder.
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D. L. Gross
University of Nebraska, Department of Agriculture
Tyro
First Lieutenant Assigned to Motor Transport Unit
First Lieutenant F. R. Underwood United States Army received notice on August 1 of his assignment and attachment to Company 152 of the motor transport department in the 103d division Eighth Corps area. He and Mrs. Underwood reside at 200 West 6th Street. He is the manager of the David Cole Creamery Company in the city.
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F. R. Underwood
Co. 152
Motor Transport Department
Sidney Country Club Golfers Lose Match in League
Nearly thirty Sidney players traveled to Sterling to face the Sterling golfers in the Nebraska Colorado golf league. Sterling defeated Sidney by ten points 1052 to 1062, leaving three teams tied for first with 4 wins and 1 loss. Closman of Sidney and Rapp of Sterling tied for low score at 76, just one above the course record. Sidney heads to Fort Morgan next Sunday for an away match that could clinch the cup for a fourth straight year. The planned invitational golf tournament was announced but no progress has been reported. readers are urged to back the proposition.
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Sidney Country Club
Sterling
Sidney
Brush
Closman
Rapp
Sidney Sterling
B. Grabill
Ellott
Bentley
Munson
B. Doran
Goodwin
Kepler
Snyder
Simodyneg
Scofield
Pettibone
Johnson
Tradegard
Kellogg
R. Campbell
Keating
McCleneghan
Field
Haworth
Orton
OS Bauman
Fort Morgan
Sidney County
Eastern Star Birthday Banquet in Providence
Providence chapter of the Eastern Star celebrated its thirtieth birthday with a banquet in the M E church parish hall. About eighty attended. A star shaped cake with six stars on each point. toasts and vocal numbers followed. Kenneth Agnew served as toastmaster with talks by Grace King Herman Schroeder Fletcher Mann and A J Jorgenson. Mrs Vern Greenwood read a history paper. Ida Ahrens and Georgiana Martin sang solos. The evening was a social success.
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Providence
The
Eastern Star
M. E. Church
Kenneth
Agnew
Grace King
Herman &Chroeder
Fletcher Mann
Fruit Store Opens in Sidney Meat & Provision Building
Sidney launches a new business as the Sidney Fruit Store opens Thursday with Max Rojeski as manager. The shop, located in the Sidney Meat & Provision building, offers a steady line of fresh fruits and vegetables. Rojeski is well known in town from his years with Mr. Furer in local groceries. The business pledges quality service and fair prices, with Mr. Furer handling payments from Denver.
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Sidney
Sidney Fruit
Max Rojeski
Sidney Meat & Provision Company
Rojeski
Furer
Denver
Mrs Glen Wharton and Mrs Louis Clark Visit City
Mrs Wharton and Mrs Clark of Denver were visiting in this city on Wednesday.
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Glen Wharton
Louis Clark
Denver
Country Club Ladies Host Bridge Party At Club House
Nearly fifty club women attended a Tuesday afternoon gathering at the club house for three hours of cards and chat. First honors in bridge went to Mrs Gordon Bryant. Hostesses were Mesdames Blaine Grabill Carter Dunaway P C Cunningham and C W Theal.
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Country Club
Gordon Bryant
Blaine Grabill
Carter Dunaway
P. C. Cunningham
C. W. Theal
Gurley Man Herman King Visits County Seat on Tuesday
Herman King of Gurley visited the county seat on Tuesday, meeting local officials and touring offices. The visit highlighted community ties and potential local projects.
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Herman King of
Gurley
Legion Promotes Car Carnival at Sidney
Sidney Test No 17 of the American Legion arranged with Clark's Greater Shows to exhibit for one week starting Monday night August 17 on a lot at West 6th St and 10th Ave West. The carnival features four rides including a new Mangel merry mix up plus a large side show with monkey exhibits, sharp shooting, knife throwing, Hawaiian entertainers and athletic acts. Proceeds from the event support bringing the Sidney Juvenile band to Omaha for the National American Legion convention in October.
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Sidney Test No. 17
The
American Legion
Clark's
Greater Shows
Sidney
West 6Th St
10Th Ave. West
Greater
Kennedy
Clark Company
Sidney Legion Post
Sidney Post
Omaha
National American Legion
Tobins and Sheddens Visit Sterling on Weekend
Mr and Mrs Harold Tobin and the Misnés Myrna and Marjorie Shedden of Rock Springs motored to Sterling Sunday and spent the day in that city.
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Lars. Frank
Tobin
Harold Tobin
Myrna
Marjorie Shedden
Rock Springs
Wye
Sterling
Open Air Concerts Start Saturday in Sidney
The Sidney Juvenile band opens the season with an 8 p m concert at the municipal platform this Saturday night. Director B W Bonham says concerts will continue weather permitting and could feature the Bunker Hill Farmers Union band occasionally. Last summer's series drew 1000 to 1500 attendees each week and all programs were free and open to the public.
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Sidney
B. W. Bonham
Bunker Hill
Burlington Officials Here on Western Lines Tour
Four Burlington rail road officials visited Burlington on Monday afternoon to inspect western lines. The party included Vice President E. P. Bracken of Chicago General Manager E. Flynn of Omaha General Superintendent A. G. Smart of Alliance and Superintendent C. C. Holtorf of Sterling. Bracken praised Colorado and western Nebraska conditions noting strong wheat yields and good corn prospects. Further improvements at Sidney are reportedly planned for next year.
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Burlington Railroad
E. P. Bracken
Chicago
E. Flynn
Omaha
A. G. Smart
Alliance
C. C. Holtorf
Sterling
Bracken
Colorado
Nebraska
Sidney
Photo of J W Johnson Insurance Building in July issue
A photograph in the July issue of All in the Family features the building occupied by J W Johnson for his insurance agency. The Fidelity and Deposit Company of Baltimore notes a complimentary article honoring Johnson for his business with the company.
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J. W. Johnson
Fidelity and Deposit Company
Baltimore
Johnson
Carl Brauer Carries Out Court House Transaction
Carl Brauer conducted a business transaction at the courthouse on Wednesday, engaging in official court-related activities and formal procedures.
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Carl Brauer
Court House
Sidney Chamber Discusses City Park Proposition
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce met at the Union Pacific hotel to discuss a city park for Sidney. An eight acre tract known as the Stuht land near water and utilities was proposed for £3,500. Members weighed financing, costs, and a potential bond issue of $10,000 with a three-member petition committee appointed.
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Sidney Chamber OF Commerce
City Park
Sidney
Park
Union Pacific
P. C. Cunningham
Sydney
Osborn
Stuht
Herman Schroeder
Central School
F. E. Grablll
A. J. Jorgenson
Chamber of Commerce
H. E. Mantor
Citzen
L. T. Poole
Cunningham
I. B. Grabilt
B. W. Bonham
Dr. Hurt
Pioneer Gus Wellner dies in Denver at 1 a m
Obituary for Gus Wellner, longtime Sidney and Cheyenne County resident born April 5 1857 in Nauvoo Illinois. He moved from Illinois to Cheyenne County in 1883, held roles from stage operator to Sidney marshal, served on the village board, helped install municipal light and water, Fire Department member, and left son Ray, daughter in law, and six grandchildren. Funeral at St Patrick's Church followed by burial in Sidney Catholic Cemetery.
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Gus Wellner
Sidney
Cheyenne County
St. Anthony's Hospital
Denver
Ray
Nauvoo, Il
Anna Bell McBride
Wichita
Kan
Illinois
Wellner
Crawford
Bonham
St. Patrick’s Church
Anton Link
Sidney Catholic Cemetery
J. L. McIntosh
H. T. Doran
C. P. Chambers
F. W. Portrey
Sol Willis
R. Frame
Denver Family Visiting Dedrick Grandparents
Mr and Mrs Edgar Dedrick and their two children from Denver are visiting with Ofr Dedrick's parents Mr and Mrs Swan Dedrick.
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Edgar Dedrick
Denver
Ofr
Delores Carleton Dies Sudden at Her Home
Delores Viola Carleton aged 18 years 10 months and 5 days died at her West B street home at 10 a m due to yellow jaundice. Born October 8 1906 in Stanton Nebraska she moved to Sidney with her parents five years ago and finished high school in 1925. She was a top student and declamatory winner. Funeral services were held Thursday at the Methodist church Rev Slocumb Potter officiating and burial was in Sidney cemetery. Sidney High School class of 1925 attended in a body and presented a broken wheel floral offering.
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Delores Carleton
West B Street
Delores
Delores Viola Carleton
Stanton, Nebr
Edgar Carleton
Sidney
Methodist
Slocumb
Potter
Sidney High School
Weather Boosts Cheyenne County Crops After Rain
Ideal weather last week aided Cheyenne county crops with a generous rain Tuesday evening. Wheat harvest largely finished with strong county averages and July rail shipments on the Burlington set a high record. Wheat prices were about 1.76 dollars at Omaha market midweek.
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Cheyenne County
Burlington
Omaha
Denver visitor with sister and Kennedy family at home
Tyler Heiskell of Denver visited last week with his sister Mrs H B Kennedy and family.
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Tyler Heiskell
Denver
Mrs. H. 8. Kennedy
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Dusineas
Sidney Juvenile
Kimball Juvenile
Farmers
AIR Field
W. E. Edwards
Legion
Delores ‘Carleton
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