These Earnest Women Doing Great Good
Frances Willard Union met Friday August 8 with Mrs C M Wright presiding. The group discussed sewing for the needy, Willard Union to run the sewing room with Red Cross supplying material, and donations of garments. Dorothy Wright performed piano pieces, lunch followed. Next meeting Aug 20 at Methodist church, and Sept 2 at Mrs Newton Witters home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Willard
C. M. Wright
WW. J. Shoemaker
Red Cross
Carl Livoni
Dorothy Wright
Astir
Willard Union
Methodist Church
Frances Willard Union
Newton Witters
Miss McIntosh Wins Rocky Mountain Camp Emblem
Miss Mary McIntosh, spending the summer at the Rocky Mountain Dancing Camp near Colorado Springs, has earned the art emblem. The orange and black arm badge bears a pallet winged foot symbolizing dramatics design and dance, awarded on the drama coach’s recommendation. She is noted for improv dramatics on Monday nights and for leading roles in upcoming pantomime and stage pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McIntosh
Rocky Mountain
Colorado ‘Springs
Rocky ‘Fountain
McIntosh
Miss McIntosh
Vacationists Back F. S. Stowe Family From Trip
Vacationists F S Stowe wife and daughter returned Friday from a lengthy trip that began June 6. They traveled by large car visiting Coldwater Michigan relatives and friends then returned part by auto. Mr Stowe will fetch the car in Omaha after overhaul. He is presently working at the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Stowe
Cold Water
Michigan
Central Point
Coldwater
Stowe
Omaha
Funeral attendance noted for Alliance friends
Respectful mention records Mrs. Frank Wiser and her daughters Miss Grace Johnston and Miss Anna Johnston of Alliance as attendees at the funeral of their old friend and neighbor Mrs. John Oldershaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wiser
Grace Johnston
Misa _Anna Johnston
Alliance
John Oldershaw
Metz Guests Visit Harry Selch Family Arrive Saturday
Harry Selch and family arrived on Saturday for a visit with his sister Mrs FE V Metz. They then left for Denver via Peetz to visit Porter Selch, a former resident who enjoys watching the town grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Selch
Harry
FE. V. Metz
Denver
Peetz
Porter Selch
Mr. Selch
Return To Home Mr. and Mrs Stattler Travel From Klinga
Mr. and Mrs. Newman B. Stattler returned to their home in Klinga California. They were accompanied as far as Cheyenne by Mr. and Mrs. Oakley Otten. The couple spent a month here with the lady's mother Mrs. Sam Jacobs and other relatives in this and adjoining counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman B. Stattler
Klinga
California
Cheyenne
Oakley Otten
Stattler
Sam Jacobs
Livingstons Plan Denver Move After Packing Visit
Herbert J. Livingston visits his mother Mrs. Minnie Livingston and will supervise packing of her household goods for shipment to Denver where Mrs. Livingston expects to establish her future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert J. Livingston
Minnie Livingston
Denver
Mrs Trognitz Birthday Secret Admired By Herself
Mrs Trognitz celebrated a private birthday on Thursday of last week enjoying a quiet, solitary observance with no accompanying guests or public celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. “Trognitz
Party of Gay Spirits at Mrs. Tregnitz Residence
At noon a dozen gay spirits arrived to stay all day bringing food work and decorations for Mrs. Tregnitz. They lounged between big cool rooms and a shady porch while neglecting needlework to loaf and eat meals together, a scene described as contributing to real happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tregnitz
Theatre and Treats for departing Philathea members
A Tuesday theatre party by the Philathea society of the Presbyterian church honored Amy Saxon Bessie Vaughn and Ruth Vaughn who were leaving the city soon. The group, chaperoned by Mrs J W Johnson and Mrs H D Moore, viewed a captivating film then gathered at Bassett Pharmacy for refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philathea Society of the Presbyterian Church
Amy Saxon
Bessie Vaughn
Ruth Vaughn
U.S. A
J. W. Johnson
H. D. Moore
Bassett Pharmacy
Charlotte Pierce Seen By Faithful Admirers
The Man of the Forest drew crowds at the U S A Theatre on Monday and Tuesday as Charlotte Pierce, the former Sidney girl, played sister to the star. Her dramatic turns impressed audiences and showcased notable talent for a young artist. Managers Parks offered the chance to see more Zane Grey adaptations and Pierce performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U S.A
Sidney
Charlotte Pierce
Parks
Zane Grey
Tobins Joy Ride Ends Home After Grand Summer Trip
Mr and Mrs F B Tobin and two sons Harold and Gordon returned Thursday evening from a two and a half month auto hike. They toured Rocky Springs Wyoming Yellowstone Park Idaho Montana and Wyoming again. Harold drove the Buick over mountains and all gained in flesh and spirits. They advocate See America First.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Tobin
Harold
Gordon
Rocky Springs
Wyoming
Yellowstone Park
Idaho
Montana
Buick
America
Club warning suspends any arsonist at Sidney Country Club
A notice from the Board of Directors states that any member who willfully sets fire to the grass on the club grounds will be suspended from the club for one month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Country Club
Board OF Directors
West to East visit for Clyde Van Gorder family
From Portland Oregon Mrs Clyde Van Gorder and her son John arrive in the Glenn Van Gorder home for a ten day visit. Clyde and Glenn are brothers and plan to travel to Ohio afterward to visit other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde van Gorder
John
Portland
Oregon
Glenn van Gorder
Clyde
Glenn
Ohio
Panama Visitors Arrive for Afternoon at Mrs G Mivoni’s
Mrs. Carl Gmivoni hosted an informal Wednesday gathering for friends to welcome her sister Mrs. Van Harderfeldt and her two Panamaborn daughters Cornelia and Gertrude. The visit featured vocal violin and piano selections, readings, and dancing. The young ladies, fresh from high school, shared stories of Panama life and world travel, including ocean swims and global encounters. Refreshments concluded the pleasant afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Gmivoni
van Harderfeldt
Cornelia
Gertrude
Panama
J. W. Johnson
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
States
Mrs Ben Vacik Leaves Sidney for Lincoln Home
Mrs. Ben Vacik departed for Lincoln Thursday evening and will be joined by Mr. Vacik after harvest. They will make Lincoln their permanent home. Sidney loses no real musical loss and friends wish them success in their new environments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Vacik
Lincoln
Mr. Vacik
Sidney
Mrs John Mills Plans Health Visit to Hastings Nebraska
Mrs John Mills and her son Clarence will depart tonight for Hastings Nebraska to visit relatives. She hopes the trip will bring health benefits after a nine month illness and malaise that have affected her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mills
Clarence
Hastings
Nebraska
Birthday Party for H F Lichty Hostess Honored
Many old friends and neighbors gathered Tuesday evening to celebrate the lady's birthday. The group enjoyed a jolly neighborly visit and refreshments, with birthday remembrances given to the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Leichty are among the earliest pioneer citizens ZEUS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Lichty
Mrs. Leichty
Nelsons Like Us in Cheyenne County Visit
Walter Nelson and his wife were in this city this week to oversee crop interests on the south divide. Roy Nelson of Denver also attended. The couple and Roy have returned from a southward automobile tour to Texas. They found Cheyenne county unmatched by any other place they visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Nelson
Roy Nelson
Denver
Texas
Old Cheyenne County
Delay of Scott's Modern Caravan Arriving Date Not Set
The arrival date for Scott's Modern Caravan has not been set. The act was first billed for August 28 but a new notice will be issued with the updated timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Family Visitors from Panama Arrive for Nebraska and Colorado Visits
Early Scenes report relatives arriving from Panama. The party will visit four children and Mrs Van Harderfeldt in Nebraska and Colorado, meeting Mahrs, Livonis, and Treinens this week. They plan to travel to Denver soon to see the father Nicholas Mahr and another sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Harderfeldt
Panama
Nebraska
Colorado
Mahrs
Livonis
Treinens
Denver
Nicholas Mahr
Relatives Cross Country By Auto
W W Bassett and son Donald toured into Colorado last week with an auto party of relatives. They stayed in Denver and Idaho Springs, meeting Edward T Bassett and his daughter Vera, plus Lillian Bassett, in Sidney before continuing home to Champaign Illinois. The group reported a long enjoyable drive with full modern camping equipment and planned to travel lighter on the return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Bassett
Donald
Colorado
Denver
Idaho Springs
Inter
Sidney
Mr. Bassett
Edward T
Vera
Lillian Bassett
Champaign
Illinois
North Platte
Wilcox Guests In R. 8 Scott Home In Cozad
Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Wilcox visited for part of the week in the R. 8. Scott home. Mrs. Wilcox is an aunt of her host and sister of Mrs. Kate G. Scott, another guest, who is mother to Mr. Scott. Mr. Wilcox runs a hardware and furniture business in Cozad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Wilcox
R. 8. Scott
Wilcox
Kate G. Scott
Scott
Cozad
Bridge Luncheon Honors Miss Esther Devine Before South America
Mrs. Claud R. Golding hosted a delightful bridge luncheon on Thursday in honor of Miss Esther Devine who leaves soon for South America. Twelve young ladies attended the one o clock repast and later played bridge. The party will be repeated tomorrow to allow more friends to felicitate her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud R. Golding
Esther Devine
South America
Miss Devine
Eugene McAllister to Return Home From Michigan
Eugene McAllister and family are expected home today from Bay View Michigan. Mrs McAllister and their young son have stayed there most of the summer and the head of the family rejoined them two weeks ago. He will resume work at the American Bank at once and the next on the list will take a vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene McAllister
Bay View
Michigan
Chamber of Commerce Weekly Luncheon Attendance Rises
The Chamber of Commerce held its Wednesday noon luncheon with renewed attendance and informal talks on community improvement. The group remains active, proving its ongoing vitality through regular activity and engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
County Court News Probate Notices and Filings
Estate of William North awaits probate notice to creditors. Earl V. Deitrick estate has an order barring claims. Edna Lovall applies for mother's pension. Michael M. Dugan estate inventory filed. John Johnson estate hearing of final settlement ordered. James Benish estate creditors notice filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William North
Earl V. Deitrick
Edna Lovall
Michael M. Dugan
John Johnson
James Benish
Missing shotgun barrel tied to Kennedy murder case
Los Angeles investigators press on with the Kennedy killing probe as a navy diving crew aids in the Santa Monica canyon search for the missing shotgun barrel. Arthur C. Burch and Madalynne Obenchalan, Northwestern University acquaintances, face murder charges and are questioned by deputies amid ongoing efforts to obtain a breakthrough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Traeger
Woolwine
Santa Monica Canyon
J. Belton Kennedy
Kennedy
Beverly Glen
Glen
Woolvine
Arthur C. Burch
Evanston
Madalynne Obenchalan
Chicago
Burch
Obenchala
John B. Kennedy
Northwestern University
Hold Preacher for Murder in Alabama Case
Birmingham report states coroner J D Russum returned an unlawful homicide verdict in the killing of Hey James E Coyle dean of the Catholic church for North Alabama. A warrant will be issued charging Rev Edwin St Stephenson with murder after police say he confessed to shooting during an altercation tied to objections over his daughter Ruth's marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
J. D. Russum
Hey
James E. Coyle
Catholic Church
North Alabama
Russain
Edwin St. Stephenson
Stephenson
Ruth
Oklahoma Rep Ferrick Pushes Bill to Ban Beauty Contests
Washington Aug 15 A bill to outlaw newspaper beauty contests was introduced in the house by Representative Ferrick of Oklahoma who said modern women think more of their looks than their homes. The bill would jail editors who start such contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ferrick
Rep
Okla
Mrs John Oldershaw Dies After Sudden Heart Pain
Susannah Edis Oldershaw born 1858 in Lincolnshire England emigrated to America with John Oldershaw in 1882. They lived in Kearney Sidney and on a farm before returning to Sidney. Survived by three daughters and a grandson Kenneth Irving Johnson. Funeral at Episcopal church noted for simple dignified services led by Reverend Henry Ves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldershaw
Susannah Edis
Wong Sutton
Lincolnshire
England
John Oldershaw
American
Kearney
Sidney
Union Pacific
North Divide
Jennié Johnston
Farmers Union
Edith
Minnie
Fairmont
Kenneth Irving Johnson
Aga Nine
Aldershaw
Chicago
John Edis
California
Will Edis
Episcopal Church
Henry [Ves
Loyal Neighbors Attend Funeral In Veteran Choir
Charter member attended the service alongside Loyal Neighbors. The vested choir sang Jesus the Very Thought of Thee Abide With Me and Sun of My Soul. Pallbearers included Judge Chambers J I L McIntosh A J L Rash Frank Clinton Henry Bungert and Hans Christensen. Interment at Greenwood beside her grieving husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Judge Chambers
J I L. McIntosh
A. J L. Rash
Frank Clinton
Henry Bungert
Hans Christensen
Greenwood
Funeral attendees noted for Mrs Oldershaw's service in Chicago area
Xx T Edies of Chicago, brother of the late Mrs Oldershaw, attended the funeral and stayed a few days to visit nieces. Lester Farrar of Fairmont Nebraska visited during the early days of their sorrow. Mrs Frank Wiser and daughters Grace and Anna Johnston of Alliance attended the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xx. T. Edies
Chicago
Lester Farrar
Fairmont
Nebraska
Oldershaw
Walshs and Hewitt Attend Oldershaw Funeral in Todgepole
Mr and Mrs D J Walsh and Miss Etta Hewitt of Todgepole came to pay respects to early friends the Oldershaws and to attend the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Walsh
Etta Hewitt
Todgepole
Oldershaws
Resolutions for Susanna Oldershaw by Royal Neighbors of America
Resolutions issued by Emma T. Newton Camp honor Susanna Oldershaw charter member who died. The text notes her faithfulness and vacancy left in the camp. It directs copies to her family and to the Sidney Telegraph for publication and to be entered in camp minutes. Signed by Annie Wright Lena Gates Elizabeth Greenlee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors of
America
Susanna Oldershaw
Oldershaw
Emma T. Newton
Sidney Telegraph
Annie Wright
Lena Gates
Elizabeth Greenlee
Card of Thanks For Our Mother Loss
From full and grateful hearts we extend our sincere thanks to all those who sought to help us in our hour of bereavement when we lost our dear mother Mrs Oldershaw and for the floral offerings we give our heartfelt thanks. Mrs Jennie Johnson Edith Oldershaw Minnie Oldershaw Kenneth I Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Oldershaw
Court News in Judge McCleneghan's Court
This week no fellows were fined for fighting in Judge McCleneghan's court. A few vagrancies were processed with no further police action noted.
Premises Liquor Charge Faces District Court Appeal
A man was charged with having intoxicating liquor on his premises before Judge Chambers on Wednesday. He was fined 100 dollars and costs and appealed through his attorney to the district court.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fa Metz
Mrs. Trognitz
Tobins
County Court News
Rf Boutabu
Wu Ulfe
Archibald Wolfe
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department of Commerce
Hoover
Navy
Arthur Burch
Mrs. Obenchain
E. R. Stephenson
Rep. Herrick
Oklahoma
Bill Whith
Hink
Grace and
Anna Johnston
Mrs
Jennie Johnson
Edith Oldersiaw
Minnie Oldershaw
Kenneth I. Johnson
Court News
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