American Legion To Stage Farce Here Soon
Sidney Post No. 17 of the American Legion will present the home talent comedy Jim's Girl at the VA 8. A. theatre on Thursday and Friday December 17 and 18. The production features Fred Lorraine as director and several local cast members led by Blaine Grabill as Jim and Ruth La Plane guiding the musical portions. Funds from benefits will support a sinking fund for a new Legion club house. the cast includes Roy Greenlee Phyllis O Corbett Avis Rogers Bertha Flo and others in a lively village farce set for Sidney audiences.
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Sidney Post
American Legion
Sidney
Post
Sidney Folks
Fred Lorraine
Cheyenne
Lorraine
Ruth la Plane
The
Legion
Jim
Blaine Grabill
Bedford
Witheaa
Wddy
Roy Greenlee
Maria
Phyllis O Corbett
Yvonne
France
Avis Rogers
Betty Bruce
Chicago
Bertha Flo
Bottling Works Planned by Sidneyman in Near Future
Sidneyman, withholding his name for now, plans to open a bottling works locally soon. Equipment is ordered and details will be announced upon arrival. A former local bottling plant once served a large customer base before being sold and moved to Bridgeport.
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Sidneyman
Bef
iBidney
Bridgeport
Beauty Parlor Moves to U S A Theatre Building
Bettys Beauty Parlor formerly operated in the Hardy apartments by Miss Mary Foley has been relocated to the U S A theatre building. The new room sits on the east side of the lobby upstairs after renovation and redecorating. Mrs Helen Schroeder joins the firm and the two women will continue the beauty parlor business, both well known in Bidney with excellent credentials. The arrangement is described as ideal for the ladies and their customers.
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Betty
Hardy Apartments
Mary Foley
Miss Foley
Helen Schroeder
Mrs Jensen Of Kearney Visits Perry Home For Thanksgiving
Mrs Jensen of Kearney spent Thanksgiving at the home of W J Perry. The visit highlighted family gathering and seasonal hospitality in the community.
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Mrs. Jensen of
Kearney
W. J. Perry
Benefit by relief aids Sidney ex servicemen
The Sidney Post of the American Legion, via service secretary Rev. J. J. Crawford, reports help for two Sidney men in dire need of benefits. A state legislative appropriation will fund the interest for worthy ex-service members, enabling one man to receive $50 monthly compensation and another to gain hospitalization.
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Sidney
The
American Legion
J. J. Crawford
Crawford
U P Agent Retires After Many Years in Sidney
W. J. Shoemaker, station master at Union Pacific Sidney since 1906, retires after 30 plus years with the railroad. He held roles from round house to cashier and will receive a pension around one percent of the past ten years’ service. Possible successor rumors name Ernest Worden and Agent Ritter from Kimball.
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W. J. Shoemaker
Union Pacific
Sidney
Shoemaker
Round House
Ernest Worden
Ernest
Hebenen
Scintneak
Goaalp
Sidney I
Ritter
Jwhiche
Kimball
Woman Killed in Car Crash Near Havelock
Mrs. Ethel Rheaney 35 wife of Sergt. Jack Rheaney, a noted WWI veteran and lecturer, died at St Elizabeths hospital after a car overturn near Havelock. Her 7 month old son suffered a severe head wound but is expected to recover. The Rhanneys and their two children were in the car. another vehicle forced it toward the ditch and fled.
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Sergt
Jack Rheaney
Legion
Omeha Bee
Wntimely
Ethel Rhanney
Jack Rhanney
St. Elizabeths Hospital
Havelock
Rhanney
Mrs. J. J. Parks Conducts Business on Chappell Tuesday
Mrs. J J Parks transacted business on Chappell Tuesday in a routine local commerce note reflecting typical town activity and civic life.
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J. J. Parks
Chappell
Quiet Catholic wedding joins Louise Brauer and Frank Resanina
Louise Brauer became the bride of Frank Resanina at a Wednesday Catholic church ceremony. A three course wedding breakfast followed at the groom’s sister Mrs Bernard Bolke’s home. The couple departed on No 19 for a brief honeymoon to Cheyenne Denver and other points.
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Louise Brauer
Frank Resanina
Bernard Bolke
Cheyenne
Denver
Books at Library Highlight Science and Medicine Works
The library shelves feature volumes from the American Chemical Society and notable science titles such as Slosson Creative Chemistry The Riddle of the Rhine and Life of Pasteur. Other works include Discover the Spirit and Service of Science and Chemistry in Industry volumes 1 and 2.
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American’ Chemical Society
Lefebvre
Pasteur
Radol
Herty
Gregory
Chappella and Sidney battle to a Thanksgiving tie
Sidney and Chappell high schools fought a 6 to 6 tie in their annual Thanksgiving game. Kepler kicked two drop goals for Sidney and Iverson disrupted Chappell at guard. The article notes Williams as captain elect and lists scoring leaders and returning players despite eight graduates.
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Chappella
Sidney
Chappell
Kepler
Sidney End
Maroon
Tilack
Iverson
Claren
Ceeta
Ogsets
Williams
W. Thomas
Waite
Mitchell
Griswold
G. Thmoas
Brockelsby
Poole
Davis
Horn
Hia
Blaney
Sidney's Automobile Section Earns Town Credit
The Telegraph praises Sidney's automobile section as a credit to the town, noting the dealers are reputable, operate under the golden rule, and handle a large volume of business. It credits the co operation of local dealers for making the section possible.
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Telegraph
Sidney
Automobile Men
Golden Rule Sunday Observance Urged in Sidney
Sidney residents are urged to observe Golden Rule Sunday on December 6 with Mrs Burgess as chair. The campaign highlights Near East relief and international fellowship, noting last year’s 52 countries participation and the need to aid orphans and refugees through giving.
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Sidney
Mirs. Burgess
America
Near East
Odd Fellows in Sidney elect officers for coming year
A large turnout at the Odd Fellows hall in Sidney elected existing officers to another year in peaceful, harmonious proceedings. Glen Wilking was re elected Noble Grand, William Shuls Vice Grand, C M Wright secretary, Lee Gain treasurer, and Tom Wells trustee to replace Charles Couch. The group followed with a social lunch at James cafe.
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Odd Fellows of Sidney
Glen Wilking
Wm. Shuls
C. M. Wright
Lee Gain
Oscar Hank
Tom Wells
Charles Couch
James Cafe
Burlington Seeks Tax Cuts in Federal Nebraska Case
The Burlington railroad and others challenge state taxes in a federal Nebraska suit now in Omaha. Testimony from railroad and Nebraska state witnesses has concluded, with hearings moving to Sidney for the western portion. The case, affecting farm land values and overall tax burden, involves all counties and citizens of Cheyenne county and beyond.
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Omaha
Burlington Railroad
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Sidney
Little Agnes Bolke Improves After Ten Days Illness
Little Agnes Bolke has been on the sick list for ten days but is improving at this writing.
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Agnes Bolke
Sales Day A Success Attracts Shoppers In Town
Last Wednesday's Friend Makers day drew many shoppers and strong merchant activity. Prizes worth five dollars in trade were awarded to Fred Parks, Mrs Ben Folkens Gurley, J Carrier, Mrs H J Schroeder Jr, John Kurz, and Mrs 8 Gustin Gurley.
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Fred Parks
Ben Folkens
Gurley
J. Carrier
H. J. Schroeder, Jr
John Kurz
Gustin
County Tax Report Issued for Cheyenne County
Cheyenne County Clerk Henry Pavlat prepared a complete tax report for Cheyenne County and sent it to the state department in Lincoln. The document highlights valuations and distributions, notes innovations in the clerk’s office, and praises Pavlat’s efficiency and reforms.
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Cheyenne County
State Department
Lincoln
Henry Pavlat
Paviat
Sidney forms rifle club with NRA charter plans
A group of Sidney men organizes a local National Rifle Association chapter with forty members at start. Officers to be elected Friday at 8 pm in the county courtroom, with membership rolls complete and the charter to be applied for. The club expects government rifles ammunition and a range for local practice.
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Sidney
National Rifle Association
County Court Room
National Rifle Association of America
United States
Legion To Meet At Odd Fellows Hall Next Tuesday
The first American Legion meeting of the year will be held next Tuesday evening at the Odd Fellows hall with newly elected officers presiding. All committees under the new administration will be present to report plans for the coming year.
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American Legion
Odd Fellows Hall
District court session to open next Monday
An adjourned district court session will be opened next Monday with jury and equity cases to be tried, Judge Tewell presiding. The Commercial hotel dining room, closed for some time, has been leased to Mrs Mildred Wendt of Lincoln who expects to reopen the dining room early next week after renovation and redecorating.
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District Court
Tewell
Commercial Hotel
Mildred Wendt
Lincoln
Wendt
Secret Society Ousted By Hand Of The Law
Sidney editor reports the disbanding of the O M S a secret lodge of thirteen members who allegedly stole milk to honor oaths. The dairy trade complained for months and law enforcement captured all thirteen, who pled guilty and were admonished before release. A boy witness described the group as Official Milk Swipers. Mr Wiker the Optometrist visited Bridgeport Friday.
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Sidney
Soner
Hissoner
Rojesky Buys Furer Interest In Sidney Meat and Provision
Last week Max Rojesky completed a purchase of Edi Furer's stake in the Sidney Meat and Provision Co. Furer, active in Superior, will continue to make Sidney his home for now while Rojesky, a young and capable businessman, takes over the partnership. Friends hope Furer may relocate his home permanently.
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Max Rojesky
Edi Furer
Sidney Meat and Provision Company
Mr. Furer
Superior
Sidney
Mr. Rojesky
Christmas Plans Made by Kings Daughters Aid the Poor
At the Kings Daughters meeting plans were made to provide Christmastide for every poor family with children in the city. Call 208 to report needy children or donate old clothing and gifts. Three young girls turned over their saved pennies to buy toys for the city’s poor children.
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Kings Daughters
Sterling man visits Sidney to see brother
A. F. Stiverson of Sterling spent Monday in Sidney visiting his brother B. J. Stiverson.
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A. F. Stiverson
Sterling
Sidney
Brother
B. J. Stiverson
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Mr. Parsons
Marshall McKeon
O. D. Slayter
Butch
Les Hyde
Peck
Chas
Marsh
Windy Miller
Lorraine Dibbs
Claude Golding
U. P
Rezanina
Srauer
Burlington
Secret Society
Mr. Wiker
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