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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1927
Page
10
The high school notes the growing enrollment as freshman Erwin Woods from Arkansas joins this week. The piece quotes Benjamin Franklin urging diligence and prompt action to improve school life and efficiency.
The annual Rotary club football banquet held at the Commercial lunch room featured Ed Uptegrove as president and speakers including Orin Weymouth, Thom as, Moore, Dick Kepler, and Doc Barger. Leon Fine awarded gold footballs to four new lettermen Williams, Bush, Kahl, Griswold, with ten more to receive trophies soon. Rotarians voiced support for the team regardless of win or loss.
Chappell defeats Sidney 13 to 7 in a hard fought western Nebraska conference clash. Sidney opened scoring on a 30 yard pass to Poole, but Chappell answered with a 20 yard fumble return for a touchdown and later capitalized on an interception into the end zone. The victory ties Sidney with Gering for the season lead as the nine regulars bowed out.
At the Pridsy high school building the annual football captain election was chaired by Coach Weymouth. Three juniors were nominated and Kermit Moore was chosen as captain for the 1928 1929 season. The note expresses best wishes for victory over Chappell and the Western Nebraska championship.
The article discusses observer tests to gauge attention to detail. It questions when Principal Storkan wore red socks and a bedroom slipper to school. It warns of upcoming observation tests and urges sharper observation skills.
A brief notice inviting high school boys to seek employment to earn funds for school expenses. Eligible applicants should be ready to work, with emphasis on reliable, steady labor to support education costs.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Lawless a commercial instructor at the high school spent the weekend in Lincoln attending the New York Nebraska game and cheering for Nebraska. Miss Mary Ellen Orebaugh enjoyed turkey dinner and weekend at Scottsbluff visiting friends. Miss Scofield noted home comforts as she ate turkey at Crawford. Miss Kieffe kept Thanksgiving at Chadron. The Misses Kennedy Goodale and Daniel spent Thanksgiving in Lincoln visiting local graduates and sending Thanksgiving wishes to Sidney high.
A lively chapel program entertained students during the fourth period Tuesday, showcasing a varied lineup that engaged the audience and highlighted school spirit.
The short play features Father Time judging science for humanity with roles for Exploration, Communication, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Astronomy, Entomology, Medicine, Transportation, and Father Science. Acts describe Krueger's lake discoveries, London telephones, and Fan Zike’s lipstick aided by science collaboration. Actors wore costumes reflecting their science. Virginia Adam notes the clever presentation.
Humorous lines describe gender roles and social humor with quips about money pockets wheelbarrows frosh walking two legs and romantic boasts. The dialogue mocks romantic expectations and masculine pride through quick exchanges and witty punchlines.
Sidney residents and families visited over the weekend including Mr and Mrs Henry Beebe Walter Rufenacht Bill Winsheimer Bill Thompson and their children. The Weyerts band held a Friday rehearsal replacing the usual Wednesday session with community participation and local visits.
Local families from Lodge Pole and Dalton shared Thanksgiving at several homes including Pred Rabe Fred Bauer and Bartling families. Attendees included Smith Bauer Rubado and Frerichs clans with dances at Volkman farm and a school fundraiser for a drinking fountain.
During the agricultural meetings on December 7 8 and 9 Sidney residents are asked to list all rooms they will rent for the convention with Henry Pavlat. A live newspaper offers a twice weekly delivery for 150 dollars and urges renewals and son subscriptions.
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