Legion to Stage Comedy Jim's Girl at U S A Theatre
Sidney American Legion No 11 presents the comedy Jim's Girl at the U S A theatre December 17 and 18. Local actors Avis Rogers Bertha Fio Marie Betty Bruce Claude Golting and others deliver a lively home talent production with mixed roles from a French maid to a town politician and a Civil War veteran amid a plot of mistaken romance and light farce.
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The
Sidney Poet
American Legion
Jim
France
Etrenge
Amerique
Yvonne
Mias
Avis Rogers
Sendy
Butch
Ecora
Phyllis Corbett Fats
Indies
Cleopatra
Laria
Marie
Betty Bruce
Watts
Bertha Fio
He” Witham
Hiss
Caude Golting
Fred Li
Weil
Charles Marsh
Ahacker
Speck
Hutchinson Butch
Leslie Hyde
Mike
Parsons
Marshall McKeon
O. D. Slayter
New building project and civic notes in town
C D Slayter plans a one story brick front building on the vacant lot west of his garage as the new Piggly Wiggly cash and carry grocery company prepares to move in after completion. The Parent Teachers association meets December 16 at 7 30 pm in the high school assembly room, members asked to bring a cup. Ernest Stuht and two children head to California to join Mr Stake, others from Lodge Pole visit town. D J Davis estate is being settled by L S Barlow. George R Sherrod assumes management of the Texas Oil Co formerly run by Dewey Green.
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C. D. Slayter Ban
Sage
Blayter
Piggly Wigsiy
Parent-Teachers Association
Uris
W. C. T. U. Holds Interesting Meeting
Frances Willard Union met December 4 with Mrs. Poole presiding. Ten Potter county ladies attended and heard a report on the gate convention in Fremont. Resolutions on Mrs. Perso’s death were adopted. The group funded rest room enhancements in the courthouse and plans to display Ten Commandments art. Refreshments were served. members recalled local furniture and reading room donations. Members Kratz and Chick planned Denver trip for business and wrestling event.
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Frances Willard
Court House
First annual alfalfa and sweet clover meeting set in Bridgeport
On next Wednesday and Thursday December 16 and 17 in Bridgeport the first annual alfalfa and sweet clover meeting aims to encourage planting of legume crops for seed, hay, and soil building. Speakers include P H Sewart Lincoln J A Holden Mitchell and D L Gross Lincoln with topics on seeding methods harvesting, marketing, and quality standards.
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Bridgeport
Newcaska
E. M. _Bigelow
Nebraska
P. H. Sewart
Lincoln
J. A. Holden
Mitchell
di Lute
Paxton
Rex Coffee
Harrison
Ray Shannon
Dari
Hilliard
Roscoe
Will Pickering
Frank Darnell
Bayard
South Dakota
Nick Casper
Rapid “City
F. D. Kelm
Frank Quick
Griswold ‘Red ‘Co
Shail
D. L. ‘Gross
CEG Fame
All Western Football Honors From Scottsbluff Meeting
Western Nebraska coaches convened at Scottsbluff to select an All Western football team for the past season. Sidney placed three players on the first team and one on the second, with ballots nearly unanimous. The conference also discussed the 14th district basketball tournament, 1996 football schedule, and near completion of the basketball schedule amid about 35 candidates for the Sidney squad. Coach Horn noted several hard home games and predicted a strong team after more practice.
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Horn
Western Nebraska
Scottsbluff
Sidney
Lancaster
Chappel
St. Johne
Wilson
Morrill
Torrington
Wyoming
Colson
Alliance
M. C. Green
Kimball
Sterling
Nmre
Bridgeport
Etober
Wililaens
Clark
Mitchell
Farmers Union Holds County Convention At Local Church
The annual county Farmers Union meeting gathered Tuesday at the Methodist church basement with wide county representation. Officers from last year were reelected and C. J. Osborn named as state convention delegate. H. L. Crick of Chadron delivered the principal address on union organization, followed by a well filled dinner after the session.
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Farmers ‘Union
Etbodtet
C. J. Osborn
H. L. Crick
Chadron
Farmers Union
District Court Convenes Under Judge Nissley in Lexington
An adjourned session of the district court in Lexington, led by Judge Nissley, heard several jury trials. The state v V F Kucera ended with a guilty verdict but no sentence. The state of Nebraska v John G Meyers, an assault case, resulted in a hung jury after lengthy deliberation, with the judge directing further deliberations. Coach Horn spent the weekend at a committee meeting for western Nebraska high schools while the basketball schedule for the year was arranged.
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District Court
Nissley
Lexington
F Kucera
State of
Nebraska
John G. Meyers
Fudge
Horn
Bcottebluft
Western Nebraska
Mrs Zetta Closman Leads District Circulation Campaign
Mrs Zetta Closman is the leader in the district circulation drive. She has been an tireless campaigner here and many friends hope she may win in this district.
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Sterling Advocate
Zetta Closman
Lyceum numbers delight audience at Methodist church
One of the season's best lyceum shows under the Parent-Teachers association was presented at the Methodist church last Saturday evening. Ridgeway entertained a large crowd as three ladies performed with skill. A violinist impressed many with unusually gifted talent, drawing enthusiastic praise for solo and ensemble work. The other two performers, a soloist and a reader, were also very good.
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Lyceum
Parent-Teachers Association
Methodist Church
Ridgeway
Bridgeport couple visiting Weymouths for several days
Mr and Mrs Roger of Bridgeport are spending several days with Mr and Mrs Oren Weymouth.
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Mrs. Roger of
Bridgeport
Mrs
Oren
City Council Agrees to Start Eminent Domain Actions West of Lincoln Highway
Regular meeting Friday night discussed pursuing condemnation against western Sidney property owners to satisfy state and federal highway board requests. Officials feared highway realignment would push the route through Sidney’s north side, harming local merchants. The council also aided a Community Christmas tree plan requested by a women’s club committee and handled routine business. Mr and Mrs Ow Ce Durell left Sunday for an extended visit in California with daughter Eva Flagg.
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Lincoln Highway
Sidney
Woman's Club
Abd
Ow Ce. Durell
California
Eva Flagg
Sidney Jurors Serve on Lodge Pole Case Team
J. F. Carter, C. O. Bills and Ernest Graham of Lodge Pole are in Sidney this week serving on the jury.
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J. F. Carter
C. O. Bills
Ernest Graham
Lodge Pole
Sidney
Plans Made For Muny Xmas Tree
The municipal Christmas tree committee outlines a central intersection location and requests merchants to place miniature trees. A large tree will be lit a week before Christmas and carol singing is set for 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Donations go to the Kings Davoters in Sidney to aid less fortunate children with gifts and warm clothes.
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Central Avenue
Second Street
Bethleham
Kings’ Davotters
Sidney
Eekoor
Sidsey Sweet Shop Adds Lunch Service At Fort Morgan Branch
The Sidsey Sweet Shop expands from candy and soda to include lunch service. A steam table has been installed to serve patrons. Mr Jamaon of Fort Morgan will head the branch while George remains the candy man at the fountain. Jamaon is a skilled cafe operator known for luncheons and salads.
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Sidsey ‘Sweet Shop
Jamaon
Fort Morgan
George
Jameon
Officers Reserve Elects New Corps Leaders
The Officers Reserve Corps annual election at the Union Pacific hotel chose Golden Kratz as president Al Greenlee as vice president and Carl Tedbetter as secretary treasurer all elected unanimously Major Murphy of Chappell presided He praised members Ledbetter received merited thanks Judge Nisely Rev Crawford and others spoke to boost the organization about thirty members attended and pledged to strengthen the Sidney organization to rank among the state’s best
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Union Pacific
Golden ‘Kratz
al Greenlee
Carl_Tedbetter
Major Murphy of
Chappell
Major Murphy
Ledbetter
Nisely
Crawford
Nick Wichelmy
Harry McCormick
Harry Mantor
Eachman Feft
Flo
Lodge Pole Visitors From Sidney Briefly Noted
Rev and Mrs Staniforth and daughter Harriet Mrs Lottle Rishel Mrs W B Morrow Mr and Mrs R N Englert and daughter Mrs T Thompson I R and Fe D Barrow all of Lodge Pole were Sidney visitors on Wednesday.
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Mes. Staniforth
Harriet
Lottle Rishel
W. B. Morrow
Mrav R. N. Englert
T. Thompson
I. R
Fe D. Barrow
Lodge Pole
Sidney
Reverend Kaub to attend Epworth League Institute Deans
Rev Louis H Kaub leaves on Monday for Chicago to join the National Council of Epworth League Institute Deans and Managers. He serves as dean of the Kearney District Epworth League Institute which meets at Gothenburg next.
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Louis. H. Kaub
Chicago
National Council of Epworth League Institute
Notes of Chamber of Commerce Meeting and Death of Miss Abim
The chamber of commerce elected officers at its December meeting to be held December 21 at the Union Pacific hotel with nominations from the floor. Entertainment for the next meeting includes B W Bontham, County Agent Willey, and Mr James. Mrs Blaine Grabill sang two solos and Mrs Dirks read two pieces with Kipling and The Newlyweds well received. Willey spoke on the Bridgeport weed show set for the 16th and 17th, and a committee to address appropriations was authorized by the president Martin Dimery. Judge Nissley gave a practical talk on contracts and wills. Miss Lena Ladta Abim died December 5 at Gurley, born August 2, 1900 in Glendive, Mont. Funeral at Gurley Tath ern Church. Interment Sidney cemetery.
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Chamber of Commerce
Union Pacific
B. W. Bontham
Willey
James
W. Hormaday
Blaine Grabill
Dirks
Guega Din
Rudyard Kipling
England
Ben
Bridgeport
Sidney
Kerl Ledbetter
Officers Reserve. Corps
Cate
W. K. Hodgkin
Harry McCuembers
Martin Dimery
Lang Misa Lenea
Ladta
Abim
John E. Ahim
Gurley
Mise Abim
Glendive
Mont
Tatheran Church
Kahse
Sidney Cemetery
Big Night Monday at VB A Theatre raffle and film
A Monday event at the VB A Theatre features the giveaway of an airplane to a member of the audience, with children and adults expected to attend. The feature is the year’s big picture The Thief in Paradise, drawing a large crowd.
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Paradise
Relief contributions sought for Near East relief
Mrs Burgess, chairman of the Near East relief work, will accept contributions until January first. Golden Rule Sunday is past but not too late to give. A Granemrman traveled to Hot Springs Arkansas to consult specialists and receive radium treatments for a hand growth. Earl Thayer and Golden Kratz attended a big wrestling match in Denver on Tuesday.
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Walt Kratz
Clyde Chick
Denver
Strangley Lewis
Big Munn
Mr. Beater
Jewett
Witch
Mr. Kratstforen
Indus
A. Granemrman
Hot Springs
8.D
Earl Thayer
Golden Kratz
Couple Granted License to Wed Near Dalton
Jesse M. Martin and Catherine F. E. Gustin of near Dalton were issued a license to wed earlier this week.
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Jesse M. Martin
Catherine FE. Gustin
Dalton
Dan Campbell Leaves Sunday for Omaha on Business Trip
Dan Campbell departed Sunday for Omaha on a business trip. The trip aims to advance his organization's regional initiatives and meet with partners and stakeholders.
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Dan Campbell
Oma- Tha
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Epworth
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William Robbins
Percy
M. A. Shipman
Regional Advisory Board
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L. E. van Meter
L. T. Barnes
L. G. Clark
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Iverson
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Gribble
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