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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1931
Page
3
The air service paper of Sidney Cheyenne County western Nebraska announces Sunday editions. Subscription rates are listed for in advance payment with zone based prices and post office entry as second class mail matter.
The writer urges advertisers to measure impact by reader interest rather than mass distribution. It suggests tracking delivery by following bill and peddler routes to see how many items remain, arguing that timely receipts do not guarantee value without engaged readers.
Over 125 older boys of western Nebraska are expected to attend a HI-Y conference in North Platte from today through Sunday. The program stresses good citizenship with Dr. A V Hunter delivering addresses and leading discussions at the high school, Lutheran church, Oasis cafe, Methodist church, Yancey hotel, and other venues with meals, songs, and delegate activities.
Potter high school opens basketball tryouts with Coach J L Fowler leading a large turnout. The Coyotes hope to repeat last year’s late surge after an 11 of 13 finish. Veterans include Captain Christensen and Erin Wheeler, with bids from Harrs D Leafdale Hruza Coulter Meyer Jacobson C Leafdale Vaughn Thayer Welson and Anson. The schedule is not yet set, with regional opponents on the horizon in the Western Conference.
A crowded program in district 6 drew attendees on Friday. Visits and meals linked residents: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ingwerson and children from Ovid, Colo. called on P J Ingwerson. Mr. and Mrs. Hume shopped in Sidney. several families gathered at the Hume and Ammerman homes. Mae names include Morris Jessen, Dave Hume, Otto Rahe, Harvey Garrett, and Ruby Woods among others in Lodge Pole and surrounding farms.
Orvall and Elda Hume are mentioned in a brief social notes item. Howard Neff spent Friday evening at the Paul Ingwerson home. George Line of Lodge Poole was a business visitor in the area on Wednesday. Millard Story called on Morris Jessen Sunday morning.
Mrs J E Morrow reports visits by Mr and Mrs Dave Hibbard of Battle Creek and others in the Pleasant View area. Several families host or share meals, Thanksgiving at Sidney and potter visits noted. Hibbard shares experiences from Russia and South America with local schoolchildren.
Mrs Pete Nelson reports Thanksgiving gatherings as families including Kubis Dedic and Schubarths attend JG2 Frei's and Crowell homes. Numerous calls, shopping trips in Sidney, windmill repair, jury duty, car repairs, and travel between Potter and nearby towns fill a busy week. Local residents, including Nelsons, Fischers, Reetzs, and Smiths, are referenced with several social visits and errands.
Mr and Mrs Walter Wassum and sons visited Oscar Olson. Mr and Mrs Henry Lutkehus. Mr and Mrs Fred Holtman and daughter. Mrs S Sutton and daughter shared Thanksgiving at John Volkman home. BE A Johnson hosted dinner. L K Omel and family noted in Sunnyside gatherings.
Grand Prairie residents hosted Thanksgiving gatherings and visited in Sidney. J Jorgensen, Gell, and Welton families joined meals with Irwin, Tremain, Halsey, and Rexroth households. Maxwell family events included church services at St. Pauls Lutheran and Farm ers Union meeting at Anchor school.
Ralph Will Gade Alice Lavern and Doris Mrs Frank Flessner ae family Mrs August Gade and daughters Mr and Mrs Charles Smith and daughter Evelyn and Mr and Mrs W O Johnson and daughters Leela and Frances Mr and Mrs Mons Johnson entertained at dinner Sunday at the W W Craig home at Sunol Carl Thomas called at Will Gade’s Sunday morning Mr and Mrs Alva Hart and family dined Sunday with Rev and Mrs Bicknell and family at Sidney Albert Gade Everett and Dorothy of Sidney were dinner and supper guests Sunday of the August Gade family Richard and Ralph Welton spent Sunday afternoon at the Martin Christensen home at Sunol Robert Fred Dorothy Josie and Eadie Irwin were entertained at supper Sunday at the A L Roberts Mr and Mrs J H Gell and family visited with the Will Gade family Mr and Mrs Frank Flessner and family enjoyed supper Sunday with the Henry Flessner family Other guests were Mr and Mrs Cornelius Weyerts Leola Johnson visited with the Albert Frerichs family a while Monday morning Sam Irwin called at J H Gell’s Monday Everett Gade and Alvin Kabler were Monday dinner guests at the Will Gade home after which they and Carl Thomas left for Denver with a truck load of hogs Albert Frerichs and sons Fred and Williard motored to Colton Monday Joe Lucas enjoyed dinner Monday with the J H Gell family Mr and Mrs Henry Glant visited with Mr and Mrs T G Waddell Monday afternoon Aloett Johnson and Mr and Mrs E Planck were among the Sidney callers Monday Mr and Mrs August Gade spent Monday at the Elmer Gade home.
Ruth Jobe reports a Thanksgiving of shared meals and visits as many families from East Dalton and nearby towns hosted kin and friends. Notable attendees include the Devier, Jack, James, Forrest, Weikhorst, and Jobe families, with trips from Hemingford and visits to Dalton football celebrations and banquets.
Lorenzo notes recount Thanksgiving dinners hosted by the Nelsons Fleming and Bolton families, grateful gatherings with extended kin, and visits among local residents. A Lorenzo Farmers Union oil station burned Monday afternoon with unknown cause, while a Lorenzo school Thanksgiving program delighted attendees, featuring a male quartet and strong student participation.
Sunday visitors include the Henry Busacker family at the Chester Smith home and Jean Rathman with attendees at Kenwood Anderson. The Rebekah card party drew the Lloyd Yowell family to Dalton. November perfect attendance was recorded for several pupils including Herbert and Luella Marx and Jean Rathman. The six weeks grades show strong averages with many students above 90 while Mary Hall exits the school rolls.
Mrs. and Mrs. Claus Ingelland spent Sunday at the O. L. Miller home. Mr. and Mrs. George Nieman and family visited from Wednesday until Saturday at the William Shaffert home at Maywood. Mrs. B. H. Hughes gave a one o'clock dinner in Honor of Theresa's birthday with Evelyn Blanke and Ruth among the guests.
Joy Sparks Rosetta Siemers Mary Alice Hughes Helen Nieman and Geraldine Cru ise and Mr and Mrs Claus Engelland shared Thanksgiving dinner at A K R Anderson home. Families then held Saturday supper at Fred Flicker s. Sidney visitors Mr and Mrs Joan Edwards and Mr and Mrs George Nieman with twins visited Fred Kettler s Sunday. Fred Flicker and son Gene joined Claus Engelland for Sunday dinner at Ring Sunderman home. George Nieman and Dex worked in Sidney Wednesday morning. Fred Seimers family spent Thanksgiving with Dick Seimers. O L Miller hosted NWPB club members at Thanksgiving dinner.
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