Dwight Griswold New Head of Legion in North Platte Meet
Dwight Griswold is named new head of the American Legion during a North Platte gathering focused on safeguarding against war. Mrs. O. W. Hahn of Creston is elected auxiliary president and Mrs. H. M. Diers of Omaha becomes national committeewoman. Other officers include Mrs. W. A. Cole Hastings vice president and Mrs. A. L. Hollstein Spencer secretary treasurer. Alternates named for officers include Mrs. Abigail Kernan Hastings and Mrs. J. P. Jensen Blair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
O. W. Hahn
Creston
American Legion Auxiliary
H. M. Diers
Omaha
W. A. Cole
Hastings
A. L. Hollstein
Spencer
Beatrice McHale
Fairbury
John Schultz
South Omaha
Abigail Kernan
Blair
F. R. Gobelman
Plattsmouth
Adequacy of Depositors’ Appropriation Questioned
Auditors say the $260000 appropriation for depositor claims is insufficient and seek to determine total owed before payments. Gov Weav er and Secretary Bliss may pay pro rata or exhaust funds paying full claims. Investigations expand to 39 banks including Beemer State with fugitive president Paul Wupper and Frontier County where a former cashier faces misappropriation charges. Raymond Walker says one depositor at Allen StateBank was listed for $80000 yet has received nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
Commerce
Bliss
Shallenberger
Beemer State Bank
Beemer
Paul Wupper
Frontier County Bank of
Stockville
Allen State Bank of
Allen
Raymond Walker
Auditing Force
County Fair Sets Attendance Record and Thrills Crowds
The county fair nears a new attendance high as turf fans line the rails and racing fans cheer. The afternoon features the merchants and business men derby with a $300 purse, while exhibits honor Cheyenne county’s leading crop status and the dedication of agent Willey and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willey
Cheyenne County
Sir Harry Lauder to Broadcast Sunday on National Network
Sir Harry Lauder, famed Scotch comedian, begins a farewell American tour. He performs Sunday, September 1, from Winnipeg, broadcasting to New York via a telephone wire network, then over NBC and associated stations nationwide and around the world. He is joined by his orchestra with hits like I Love a Lassie and There’s a Wee Hoose Mang the Heather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Harry Lauder
United States
Sir Harry
Enna Jettie
Enna
Winnipeg
New York
National Broadcasting System
Associated
Pioneer resident sights new Cheyenne County visit
A Pioneer resident visiting here Tuesday reports seeing a new Cheyenne County. The man lived in this county, owned a large ranch 18 miles west of Sidney, and ran a Sidney butcher shop. He was entertained in Sidney by Robert S. Oberfelder, a longtime friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Cheyenne County
County
Sidney
Robert S. Oberfelder
Legion Hires Annual Dues At Convention In Nebraska
Nebraska legion posts showcase community service work and boy scout efforts during the state convention. Lincoln Post No 3 wins Kinder trophy for service. Frasier trophy goes to West Point Post No 7 for boys work. C A Sherman receives distinguished service medal. Ed Munson earns $10 for most memberships. Rumors place Griswold or Johnson to be next state commander, with Chambers as a dark horse. Four-corner race for 1930 convention includes Kearney, McCook, North Platte, and Fremont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gion
Charles F. Andrews
Arlington
Boy Scout Committee
Lincoln Post No. 3
Nebraska Department of
Kinder
Frasier
West Point Post No. 7
C. A. Sherman
Lincoln
J. Ed C. Fisher
Beatrice
Sherman
Ed Munson
Munson
Dwight Griswold
Gordon
Nels Johnson
Valley
Phil Hall
Greenwood
Guy Chambers
Chambers
Nebraska
North Platte
Fremont
Kearney
McCook
Sixth District Dentists Convene in Alliance Fall Session
Dentists from Nebraska’s sixth district will meet in Alliance on September 1 and 2 for the annual fall session. About 650 members are expected, with several specialists from Omaha and Denver attending. The gathering aims to share ideas and raise the standard of care in smaller towns, plus a luncheon and entertainments for spouses at the Alliance country club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Nebraska Dental District
Box Butte County Dental Society
C. H. Gietzen
Creighton University Dental College
Omaha
A. W. Starbuck
West
Denver
Roy Ralston
University of Nebraska Medical College
Alliance Country Club
Boeing Airship Endurance Flight On Transcontinental Route
The Boeing transcontinental nonstop endurance effort is staged this week on the regular air mail route. Captain Ira Eaker and Lieut. I A Woodring pilot the ship in a new endurance record attempt. On maiden voyage it passed Sidney Tuesday night after refueling at Elko Nevada and Omaha. It aims to reach New York by Wednesday and return eastward from San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Eaker
I. A. Woodring
Army Air Corps
Boeing
Sidney
Elko
Nevada
Omaha
New York
San Francisco
West Coast
Local News Highlights From Potter Area
Mr and Mrs Jesse Tompkins of Sidney visit Potter friends while Raymond Johnson guides his daughter Patty back to Douglas Wyoming to make her home. Emil Frostrum of Kirk returns from Omaha on business. William Helsing family, Lois, return from Colorado trip. Miss Johnson of Chappell starts as new clerk at Johnson store. Wilhiemine Johnson undergoes tonsil adenoid operation at Kimball hospital. Mrs Emil Nelson and daughters visit Kennard in their new car. Kimball booster band on streets invites Potter to county fair. R A Babcock and family and others referenced in local notices.
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Jesse Tompkins
Sidney
Raymond Johnson
Patty
Douglas
Wyo
Emil Frostrum
Kirk
Omaha
William Helsing
Lois
Colorado
Miss Johnson
Chappell
Johnson
Wilhiemine
Herbert Johnson
Kimball Hospital
Emil Nelson
Mattie
Eleanor
Kennard
Kimball Booster Band
R. A. Babcock
Clarence Johnson
Lee Hagemeister
Leola Rogers
Dean
Weekend in Estes Park Party Planned by Hagemeister
Local notes report Hagemeister organizing a weekend trip to Estes Park. Other items include family visits in Kimball and Cheyenne, a death notice for Danny Dean son of Edson Madden with funeral at the M. E. church, and Mrs. N J Wilson passing at age about seventy with funeral arrangements by Howard service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Edgar Anderson
Fort Collins
Colo
Potter Cemetery
Charles Smith
Gladys
Chicago
Sidney opens school with half day sessions Tuesday
The Sidney school system announces opening for Tuesday September 3 with half day sessions. Kindergarteners on the west side should go to the central school at 9 a.m., and those on the east side to the east school at 1:15 p.m. Only children aged five on or before December 1, 1929 may attend. Miss Vivian Crawford is hired as foreign language instructor and O. J. Weymouth remains principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East School
Vivian Crawford
O. J. Weymouth
Mrs Pantenburg Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs Pantenburg dies after a lengthy illness. Anton Link in charge. Burial in Catholic cemetery. Howards funeral service in charge. She is survived by five children: Mrs Margaret Toffe of Council Bluffs, Mrs T H Neasham of Edgemont SD, Arthur of McCook, and John and William of Sidney.
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Anton Link
Howard
Pantenburg
Margaret Toffe
Council Bluffs
T. H. Neasham
Edgemont
S. D
Arthur
McCook
John
William
Sidney
Sunol Community News Highlights Local Returns and Travels
Mr and Mrs E E Hannah and son Jack and Clayton Lindsey returned from Wyoming after fishing several days. Miss Anna Zimola of Wahoo visited her brother. Prof C R Casey arrived for school opening preparations. Sam Wolfe of Lodge Pole visited Sunol. Mrs Whitmire and son spent weekend in Potter. Clayton Lindley leaves for Oklahoma to attend business college. Ernest Stimka and Barbara Dickinson wed in Sidney. Community extends congratulations. Bud Howitt spent weekend in Chappell. Grace Krueger dinner guest at Lindley home. Prof Casey and Maurice Wolff visited Sidney. Frank Kucera and sons stayed with Mrs B C Kucera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Zimola
Wahoo
C. R. Casey
Sam Wolfe
Lodge Pole
Whitmire
Son
Potter
Clayton Lindley
Oklahoma
Business
Ernest Stimka
Barbara Dickinson
Sidney
Bud Howitt
Chappell
Grace Krueger
Lindley
Prof
Casey and
Maurice Wolff
Frank Kucera
Local Social Roundup From Sidney and Nearby Areas
The Frank Pavlat, Frank Kucera and G W Barlow families were entertained at the James McDaniel home in Sidney Saturday night. Betty Stevens hosted a birthday party Sunday for her six year old friends. Esther Booth traveled to Yellowstone park and will teach in Great Falls next year. Alfred Ehlers and Leo Washburn fished Harris lake Sunday. Various residents visited, hosted dinners, and enjoyed community life across Sidney and Sunol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pavlat
Frank Kucera
G. W. Barlow
James McDaniel
Sidney
Allington
Keith County
Frank Flessner
Lee Johnson
J. B. Ruttner
Esther Booth
Yellowstone Park
Great Falls
Mant
Alfred Ehlers
Leo Washburn
Harris Lake
Sund caller Hubbell visits Monday on TV
Mr and Mrs Joe Nelson called at the Bert Allington home Sunday afternoon as TV reports note Hubbell acting as Sund caller on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbell
Joe Nelson
Bert Allington
Notice of Discharge Hearing in Nebraska Bankruptcy
In the Matter of Herman Brauer, Bankrupt No 385. Notice orders creditors and interested parties to oppose discharge by September 30, 1929, filing appearances and grounds for opposition with Referee Walter V. Hoagland at 9-13 Tramp Building, North Platte Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Brauer
North Platte
Nebraska
Walter V. Hoagland
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SUNOL
E E. Hannah
Jack
Clayton Lindsey
Wyoming
District Court OF the United State
District OF Nebraska North Platte Division
Piggly Wiggly
Soeays
F&p
del Monte
Ginger
Campbell’s
Watermelon
Texas
Green Peppers
Dixie Bacon
Meat Department
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