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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1931
Page
4
A raft of visitors and residents on short trips fills Sidney scenes this week with Berea, Denver, Sterling, Kimball, Denver, Portland bound, Estes Park, and Grand Lake mentions. Notables include Stephen Deaver, John Cramer, Mable Johnson, Ada Jane Atchison, J D Shlesselman’s new daughter, and many local shoppers and shoppers from Lodge Pole, Kimball, and Sterling.
Mr and Mrs C H Hutchison returned from Denver where they spent several days on business and pleasure. Donald Brownell of Chappell visited friends in Amherst. He studies theology at Nebraska Wesleyan University. Dr and Mrs W H Wiker came back from Hastings after a two month stay at the home of the latter’s uncle.
John McCleneghan traveled to Scottsbluff on Wednesday for business. He was joined by his wife who spent the day with Mrs. Vincent Ramsey.
Samuel May of Caterpillar Tractor Company, Peoria, Illinois, visits the city to look after company business interests.
Mrs Robert McArdle attends an afternoon party at Cheyenne on Wednesday honoring her sister in law from Orville California. Mr and Mrs M Anthony and their children spent Sunday with the Anthony parents in the West Bronson district.
Rupert Campbell, clerk in the office of the county treasurer, returned Wednesday night from a week’s vacation spent in the eastern part of the state.
Joseph Nemec and Rachael Kniss of Hastines wed Thursday morning at the courthouse with Attorney C. V. Sowards serving as acting county judge.
E R Woolley of the Western Public Service company spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Burns Wyoming attending to company business interests and meetings in the mining area.
Mrs. E C Stockwick and sister Mrs Gene Bell visited at Gurley with their mother Mrs George Ruhter. Roberta Ruhter returned from Dalton after a week with her uncle Paul Ruhter. Mary and Jack Parks of Rapid City returned home from visiting grandmother Mrs J J Parks. Several locals prepare moves, travel east, and host visitors including Earl Russell leaving for a Denver pharmacy program and Rev W T Kahse visiting Longview Washington for about three weeks.
Miss Helen Van Aelstyn resumes her nurse training at St Josephs hospital in Denver after a three week vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs H Van Aelstyn in the Rocky mountains.
The Kearney State Teachers College men s ensemble will appear at 10 a m and 2 30 p m Sunday August 16 at the Methodist church. The 16 voices include two accompanists and a soprano soloist.
Mrs A M Helms manager of the O P Skaggs store departs Tuesday for Des Moines Iowa to attend her father in law s funeral S D Vogler of Kimball will oversee the store in her absence
Robert Shaffer pharmacist at Sidney Drug returned from Douglas Wyoming after a ten day visit at his brother Dr F C Shaffer's home. He had his tonsils removed during the trip.
Mr and Mrs P A Wagner and their son Douglas from Norfolk arrived on Wednesday and will spend several days as guests of Mr and Mrs P J Ackles. Mr Wagner is manager of the advertising department of the Norfolk News.
Mrs. Frank Darner and her son Jack depart for Juniata for a two week visit with Mrs. Darner’s mother. They will be joined by Mrs. Darner’s brother Herbert Vreeland, who has been visiting here.
Mrs. Josephine Swanson of Clay Center is a house guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A A Rudd this week. She will depart Sunday, with the Rudds driving her to North Platte by auto.
Peter E. Nispel and Mary E. Patty both of Chappell were united in marriage Tuesday August 4 at the M. E. B. parsonage. Rev. F. C. Mills officiated with Mrs. H. R. Krumm and Miss Ina Afflerbach as witnesses.
Valparaiso Lutheran university in Valparaiso Indiana hosts Rev and Mrs W F Peters and family for the week. Dr Day, Mrs Peters father, will speak at joint Lutheran services at North Flatte next Sunday. A collision occurred on the highway east of Sunol Wednesday morning involving an Illinois licensed car and a truck driven by Frank Suchy of the south Sunol district. both occupants escaped with minor injuries and both vehicles sustained considerable damage.
H. B. Parker, manager of Parker Electric, has purchased the home at 2210 Elm Street, formerly owned by J. W. Harper. The three acre property includes a well built, modern home and Parker plans to move his family there soon.
YT C Crawford clerk of the local Railway Express agent and his wife and daughter-in-law Mrs Jack Bowman depart Wednesday for Hartland North Dakota to spend two weeks with Mr Crawford’s parents. Mrs Bowman will visit her daughter Mrs Harold Arthur at Minot North Dakota.
Frederick Ahrens arrived home Tuesday night from Detroit where he completed a second year at the General Motors school of technology. He will spend a month at home with his parents Mr and Mrs Ed Ahrens.
Detroit-bound student resumes studies as Fox and Swallow patrols spend Tuesday night camping at their grounds. Flying Eagle patrol stayed overnight Wednesday. Sidney Boy Scout troops held a regular meeting Wednesday night with Scottmaster Ivan Robinson in charge.
Rev. W F Peters and his family depart for a two week eastern state trip. He will speak at Wisner, home of his parents, on Sunday and attend a Missouri Synod Lutheran district convention in Seward during the week.
The Nimble Thimble 4 H clothing club met July 31 with full attendance. Evelyn Kraft won first in apron judging. Guests included Effie Thompson Esther Thompson Florence Miller Mrs Carl Kraft and Mrs Hans Rushman. New members Marie Volkman Caroline Volkman. After meeting recreation and a lunch of jello and cake followed. Next sewing project princess slips and August 14 meeting will be hosted by Katherine and Ruth Miller.
Mr and Mrs C R Breternitz and daughters Fern and Mable visited the William Breternitz home Sunday and Monday while traveling toward their North Platte residence.
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