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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1925
Page
1
The Kings Daughters of Sidney plan a municipal Christmas tree event at five pm on December 24 at the main corner. Citizens are urged to bring serviceable items for the poor and donate money to Dr. Berger. carols will be sung and treats for children provided.
The Sidney Nebraska Rifle Club elected Heinie Bauman president Al Greenlee vice president Fre Parks treasurer Harry McCormick secretary and F R Underwood executive officer at a crowded county court room meeting. The club aims to build indoor and outdoor ranges and will use government supplied rifles and ammunition. Nelson of Gurley a charter member is famed as one of the best shots in the United States and Harshman another charter member is active in national meets. Mrs E J Leonard returned Monday from a visit at Superior.
Sidney merchants present festive Christmas windows and merchandise displays. Shoppers thronged stores despite early storm delays, with many shops offering evening hours until Christmas. The flagpole tree and smaller trees lit nightly enhance the town’s Yuletide atmosphere.
Snow storm forced postponement of last Monday's feature at the U S A theatre. The airplane prize will be awarded next Monday evening along with the new presentation of the historical drama The Pony Express. An article about the play appears elsewhere in this issue.
Valiant lodge No. 98 Knights of Pithins met December 15 and elected officers for the coming year. H. P. Igwalin, chancellor commander. Golden Kratz, vice chancellor. F. C. Walt, prelate. John McCleneghan, master of work. MW. Oeborn, master of exchequer. A. G. 8. Thirwall, master of finance and keeper of records and seals. Wm. Riggs, M. of A.. John Borland, inner guard. C. C. Davis, center guard. Harry Waltaker of Omaha was business visitor in Sidney last week.
Wyoming Produce company of Cheyenne has purchased Wooldridge grocery stock and fixtures after creditors closed the store. Trustees named at Monday meeting include Mark Harrison J J McIntosh Paul Martin and W K Hodgkin. J W Harper sold stock to Wyoming Produce and R H Fuller, with partner H F Morris, will manage the Cheyenne store. Stock goes on sale Friday morning to complete the transition.
Plans are under way for the annual Cheyenne County Farm Bureau meeting in Sidney in the district court room at 1 30 p m Saturday December 26 The agenda includes the county farm bureau year in review the county agent report officer elections and other business a speaker from the county is expected to be arranged The public and especially farmers and their wives are invited to attend with the hope that every seat will be filled
M A Shipman Jr who recently left for California to join Pathex in motion pictures has been transferred to the New York office. He will move his family to the city and become manager of the industrial division of Pathex. Shipman, formerly a bank cashier in Tweets, is a Sidney boy.
Mrs. Harry L. Mantor and Mrs. Ba Sheldon suffered cuts and bruises when their car, carrying pumpkin pies and baked beans for a Christian church supper, was struck by an unknown oil truck. Mantor required stitches, and both women lost clothing and the vehicle sustained heavy damage.
Catherine Greenlee will arrive on Saturday to spend Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs A K Greenlee.
Neteon reports readiness to issue 1926 auto license tags with white numerals on a green background. The color scheme and issuance process are prepared, with all peceigits and related materials ready for distribution.
A fire this morning at Sunol destroyed the express car No 6 after it was moved to Lodge Pole. The entire car burned with all express packages lost, per reports.
P. C. Cunningham spent Monday in North Platte attending a district business meeting of telephone officials.
Snow fell Sunday into Monday blanketing hills and valleys with eight to ten inch depths and drifts six to eight feet in places. Windy conditions slowed traffic but by Tuesday roads were passable. The moisture benefits wheat, and Santa may still use sleigh and reindeer instead of a rumored airplane.
E. J. Travernicht of Beatrice spent the latter part of last week in this city on business.
Dr. Taylor of this city successfully performed a risky operation on W. B. Cruise, a patient with a troublesome drainage tube from a prior incision. Cruise, treated for pneumonia years ago at St. Edwards Nebraska, had the tube partially left in his back after earlier surgeries in Omaha and Denver. Taylor, after X ray study and careful planning, completed the procedure last Saturday and Cruise is reported to be recovering well.
Sidney lodge No 257 of the Degree of Honor Protective Association elected officers for 1926 at its last Friday meeting. Rose Ellis served as president with Elizabeth Schroeder as Past President and Mery Van Aelsnyn as 1st vice president. Laura Bixby was 2nd vice president, Annie Minshall financial secretary, Ernest D Worden treasurer, Ruth Griffith usher, Rose Wooldridge Inside Watch, Vaclav F Kucera Outside Watch. Installation and a light lunch set for January 8 1925. The juvenile department, adopted by the Grand Lodge, has the first policy issued under the new group.
The Sidney chamber of commerce will hold its annual election of officers tomorrow evening at the Union Pacific hotel. An unusually large crowd is anticipated though no candidate has appeared yet and discussion remains quiet. The program committee has arranged an excellent program and urges all members to attend to support the chamber’s work.
J W Hill of Alexandria Missouri spent a few days here recently visiting his nephew Volley Williams.
The P T A held its regular Wednesday night session at the high school auditorium with strong attendance. Rev Light discussed the third chapter of the book in study, Judge Kahl spoke on good books in the home, and Mrs Liebendorfer sang two selections. Mrs Kahl reported on the Alliance convention and her Sidney delegation, noting the association now lists 147 members. A radio program on P T A work was announced for December 22 at 8 p m on KFAB Lincoln. The next meeting is set for the third Wednesday in January.
Christmas Day will see nationwide postal offices closed except for special deliveries and handling letters. The Postmaster General urges early Christmas shopping and mailing to avoid congestion and ensure gifts arrive on time, noting gifts mailed before December 15 should reach destinations before Christmas.
The Telegraph praises its auto edition for this issue, saying it surpasses the two weeks ago edition in reader interest and dealer appeal. Sidney auto men are described as lively and cooperative, contributing to the improved section.
Judge Nissely of Lexington wound up the court session opened last week. Col Kucera was found guilty of illegal possession of intoxicating liquor and fined 100 dollars plus costs. The state versus John Meyers ended with a hung jury and a retrial planned. In Thorwald J Hansen versus B L Walker the jury ruled for the defendant.
F. R. Browne, a clerk at the Thayer drug store, remained confined to his bed for part of the week due to illness or infirmity.
The American Legion stage version Jim's Girl drew enthusiastic reviews for its swift, witty comedy and strong local cast. Avis Rogers as Yvonne and Blaine Grabill as Jim delivered standout performances, with detailed praise for Eddie Fry Roy Greenlee and Bertha Flo. The production delighted audiences with humor, warmth, and touching wartime undertones.
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