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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1931
Page
8
A local resident describes severe hopper damage in the county, noting temperatures near zero through the period. The writer expresses hope for 1932 and prays for divine blessings, sending greetings to friends across western Nebraska as the report continues from page 1.
James Westfall and Eleanor Rose headline the Sidney concert featuring Joy to the World as the closing chorus. Dr. Paul P. Cheff will deliver the benediction. Freda Hammer directs, with Mrs. J. W. Johnson and Mrs. T. W. Ells as pianists.
An Alliance speaker urges opportunity for all to buy Western farms. The plan contemplates rehabilitating western Nebraska lands with farmers from eastern states to strengthen and organize western communities.
Liberty State Bank shut Tuesday with hopes for reorganization in weeks. While no definite plan exists, officials expect state banking department guidance on future disposition. prior figures show 365,345 in deposits, 335,981 loans, 50,000 bills payable, and 35,861 cash. Withdrawals reduced deposits. directors vow to keep operations and minimize depositor losses. Farmers and residents gathered in Sidney awaiting official word, moderate public sentiment prevailing.
Pianists Eula Fern Walker Dorothy Thompson Jean Liebendorfer Helen Jones Ruth Jane Gates Jane Dimer y Bessie Hinek Ethel Harp Faith Bartlett Mildred Troutman Max ine Goodwin Burdette Frankeberg er Catherine Jones Virginia Larson Edward Liebendorfer perform next Tuesday. Special numbers by Betty Lou Parker Junior Zimmerle LeBaron Goodwin Gordon Wright Leland Troutman Edward Liebendorfer assisted by Richard Barg per.
At its meeting the Woman's Club staged a Christmas party with piano accompaniment by Mrs. Rice. Decorations featured a tree centerpiece. each member donated a toy to be given to the community chest for distribution at Christmas time.
Sidney town team trimmed Sunol 38 to 33 on Tuesday with a late surge. Box score shows Sidney players Thomas Mitchell Dodds Wolfe Roth Adams contributing points while Sunol’s Lindley Seda Oliverius Glassburn and A Seda netted most of the visitors’ points. Local residents attended freely as no admission was charged.
Officers search rugged hills for hidden loot tied to Belden who faces a preliminary hearing December 21. They skipped Morill county jail due to Vandeman's detention and full cells, while Belden allegedly stole a Bridgeport car on October 5 and escaped after its recovery in Beaver City. Vandeman confessed complicity. Belden was captured later at the Bartling ranch after a chase.
East Gurley writes of residents visiting and helping relation events Tuesday through Sunday. Names include Thurma Nelck Mrs Chris Engenberg Herman Jurgens home and many others visiting or traveling to Sidney Denver Gurley and Sidney again. Public and bridal shower attendance mentioned along with truck and hog transportation.
Mrs Ed Miles hosts visitors and shares errands with Elmer Gade as friends and family gather for meals, chores, and community events. Legion Auxiliary, quilting, turkey dressing helper duties, and multiple dinners mark a week of hospitality and farm toil in Lodge Pole and surrounding homes.
Clarence and Clem Deaver enjoyed a Sunday afternoon at H. P. Cortney's. Mrs. Sam Irwin also called there. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Walker, Wayne and Ivan Clarke, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Spiker and children, and Mrs. Ethel Cooley and daughter were present.
A large gathering at the George Whitney home celebrated his birthday with a surprise party. Attendees included James Johnson and children, E. R. Hadley, J. W. Bertramson and Rodney, W. A. Nelson family, C. P. Herboldsheimer and Winola, Hugo Haack family, Mark Todd, Jens Olsen, and others. Lunch followed hosted by Mrs. Whitney and daughters.
Ruth Osborn reports on Dorcas Ladies Aid meeting with Mrs J C Guill and guests including Mrs Harold Stell and Mrs Vern Pearson. The column lists numerous local visits, dinners, music lessons, corn shucking, and social events at several homes, including Ed Zorn, Carl Baker, Pete Nelson, and others in the West Center area.
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