Wednesday Lunch Full of Ginger in Chamber Meeting
The Chamber of Commerce held a midweek luncheon chaired by Mayor Rogers. Secretary Johnson read minutes and noted plans for a membership drive and sending Johnson to Lincoln for the state convention of chamber secretaries. Discussion covered an improved telephone system, with E. K. Halderman explaining cost and regulatory limits. He outlined that the Sidney exchange is not self-supporting and would require substantial investment, while regulations cap profit. Other members urged progress, referencing smaller towns with current systems. Continued on page 8, sec. 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Rogers
Johnson
Lincoln
Chambers of Commerce
E. K. Halderman
Grand Island
Nebraska Telephone Company
Halderman
Sidney
Railway Commission
Sidney Exchange
Telephone Company
Mr. Halderman
Mr. Warren
R. P. Kepler
J. L. McIntosh
McIntosh
Karl Mueller Celebrates First Birthday Party
One year old Karl Mueller marked his birthday with a family gathering hosted by his mother. Guests included Elliot and Pete Mahr, Margaret and Betty Ann Furer, Marvin Sherrerd Siedow, Harold Schroeder and their mothers attend the celebration.
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Karl Mueller
Elliot
Pete Mahr
Margaret
Betty Ann Furer
Marvin Sherrerd
Siedow
Harold Schroeder
Osborn Farm Sale Announces Big Ranch Equipment Auction
C. J. Osborn schedules a large farm equipment sale on February 13 to liquidate Idelwild ranch assets while he serves as president of the State Association of Farmers Unions in Omaha. Thomas V. Barnes of Potter plans to move onto the Osborn ranch.
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C. J. Osborn
Idelwild Ranch
Omaha
State Association of Farmers Unions
Thomas V. Barnes
Potter
Osborn
Cheyenne County Bankers Elect Officers and Endorse Bills
Cheyenne County Bankers Association met in Dalton choosing J. H. Foster as president and W. J. Chase as VP. A five member committee was tasked with drafting resolutions favoring Senate File 105 and the Norbeck-Nelson bill, to be sent to legislators. A publicity group was named to coordinate with the Chamber of Commerce.
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Cheyenne County Bankers’ Association
Dalton
Farmers State
Citizens State
Potter
American and Liberty State
Sidney
Farmers State of
M. W. Dimery
J. H. Foster
A. Larson
C. W. Smith
Gurley
Marius Christensen
Chamber of Commerce
Fred Johnson
Ray Buchanan
The Swallows Cantata Opens Sidney School Music Plan
Beginning last week grades five through eight started work on a cantata titled The Swallows by Otis Carrington of Redwood California. The piece features two part harmony and rich accompaniment with songs like Welcome Home and Goodbye Little Swallow. Violin classes for girls and boys meet weekly, fostering competition and discipline, as Sidney schools strive to build morals and citizenship through music.
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Otis Carrington
Redwood
California
Carrington
Southland
Margaret Brown
Mabel Foster
Dorothy Garey
Katherine Hiett
Gladys James
Wilmena Kennedy
Mona Livoni
Doloris Mintkin
Ada Nelson
Rowina Schiller
Fanny Snyder
Aubrey Adams
Keith Adams
Joe Faartholomew
Howard Busacker
Joe McMillan
Frederick Tultz
Arthur Nelson
Sidney
Sidney Schools
Dewitt Campbell Moves to Marysville for Wife’s Health
Dewitt Campbell left Monday for Marysville Missouri to join his wife whose health requires lower altitude. He plans to permanently relocate there.
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Dewitt Campbell
Marysville
Missouri
High School Talent Entertains Well in Sidney
The high school dramatic club under Mr Burns presented two evenings of humor song and dance at U. S. A. students Donald Barker Arthur Daughert y Lawrence Davis Floyd Dresser dazzled with jokes and delivery Franklin Hornaday sang solo and was encored Dor othy Wright Ruth Baker played piano duet Paul Gerard cornet solo Izzy Kenneth Mahr performed a Jewish monologue Harriet Jones danced Vera Mahr Avis Rogers Margaret Hower Lucile Hower sang in a quartet Ada Taylor sang Carmenia waltz Clifford Waite played violin and was encored The finale featured the chorus singing Tootate and Tomorrow crowd applauded. second night showed lively enthusiasm and extra numbers by request
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Sidney
Burns
Burns, Who Is Versed In That Sort of Thing. Mr. Burns
Donald Barker
Arthur Daugherty
Lawrence Davis
Floyd Dresser
Franklin Hornaday
Dorothy Wright
Ruth Baker
Ronald Barker
Dwight Frankeberger
Paul Gerard
Clifford Waite
Milton family bereavement brings Mrs Blair and son to Peetz area
Mrs. Sam Blair and her son Floyd of Milton Iowa arrived to grieve with the Walter Blair family. Floyd, a Milton high school teacher, returned home Friday while Mrs Blair remained to help until he settles his farming interests. Mr Blair plans a large ranch sale on February 9 at his ranch 18 miles west of Peetz.
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Sam Blair
Floyd
Milton
Iowa
Walter Blair
Milton High School
Mr. Blair
Peetz
Dalton Couple Return From Omaha For Home Rest
P J Dalton and his wife traveled from Omaha to their Pleasant View precinct country home last Sunday. Friends regret that his hospital treatment did not provide relief. He plans to regain strength and pursue further treatment, possibly minor operations, to address a chronic digestive disturbance.
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P. J. Dalton
Omaha
Pleasant View
Doc Bassett Returns From Omaha Hospital Stay
W. F. Bassett and wife returned Sunday evening from Omaha where the doctor spent weeks in a hospital recovering. He is doing prime but ordered to be a gentleman of leisure for some time, and friends greet him with hearty handshakes as he appears downtown.
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W. F. Bassett
Omaha
Kensington Luncheon Hosts Mrs Jones and Guests
Mrs Robert Jones on East Second street entertained a few ladies at a Kensington last Friday afternoon. A delicious luncheon was served and all enjoyed the pleasant affair.
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Robert Jones
East Second Street
Kensington
Sidney Post Legion Mask Ball Draws Big Crowd
The annual American Legion mask ball in Sidney drew a large social crowd. Convicts from Sing Sing and Chelsea mingled with guests, costume prizes went to Mrs Hutchinson and Earl Mets, and a Ford sedan was won by Lester Perry as part of the evening’s festivities.
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Sidney Post
American Legion
Sing Sing
Chelsea
Sydney
Roy Greenlee
Charlie Marsh
Elmer Grabill
Grabill
Silver Angel
Lester Perry
Carl Hutchinson
Earl Mets
Leaves Mother Better Mrs R Scott Returns Home
Mrs Scott is back at home after a three week absence in Hot Springs South Dakota tending her mother Mrs Peirce who was badly hurt when an automobile mounted the sidewalk. The injury may keep her from walking for six months though Mrs Scott will continue to visit as health allows.
Richard Is Nine Birth Day Party at Patrowsky Home
A birthday celebration for young Richard at Mr. and Mrs. Patrowsky’s home last Sunday featured a noon and evening feast with ample dishes prepared by Mrs. Patrowsky’s class. A birthday cake with nine candles and a coin surprise left Richard pondering big purchases.
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IL. Patrowsky
Richard
Little Richard
Dance at Jack's Ends Week With Lively Party
Jack Poole entertained the younger crowd at Jack's last Friday night as the M. T. C's hosted the M. N. C's for a stylish dance. Twelve couples danced the evening away with cheerful spirits and quick steps.
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Jack Poole
Jack
Secretary Johnson Attends State Secretaries Convention
J. W. Johnson, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, left Thursday evening for Lincoln to take part in the annual convention of the State Association of Secretaries of Civic Clubs. He played a leading role in last year's discussions and is expected to boost his home town. Mr. James of the Omaha Trust Company surveyed county farm conditions on Wednesday.
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J.W. Johnson
Chamber of Commerce
Lincoln
State “Association of” Secretaries ‘of
Sidney
Johnson
Mr. James
The
Omaha Trust Company
Shop Men Meet in Regular Session
At the Odd Fellows hall the Shop Employees Association No. 16 held its regular monthly meeting. Officers Frank Wyman president Fred Griffith secretary George Davis treasurer reported a large attendance and plans for member improvements and efficiency. Visitors included Master Mechanic Burnett Cheyenne Roadmaster Mahr Car Oreman Schroeder and General Agent Shoemaker. Burnett praised Sidney shops noting no orders to cut forces and potential revival of prosperity with Union Pacific support and county resource development. Luncheon of club sandwiches and coffee followed.
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Odd Fellows
Cigara
Follow-up physical exams for Sidney school children
Sidney schools urge immediate follow-up on this year’s physical examinations. With the Red Cross nurse not retained for 1923, teachers will check pupils and work with parents to correct handicaps. A Red Cross fund is available to assist families unable to cover needed treatment.
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Sidney
Red Cross
Debate meeting on Nebraska court system at Sidney High
The Sidney Lodgeagle debates meet Wednesday February 7 at 8 p m in the local high school auditorium. The question is Should Nebraska Adopt the Kansas Industrial Court System. The Sidney team includes Roy Chambers Franklin Horn aday Lawrence Davis and Clifford Moore with alternate, under coach Mrs Lillian Green, who urge the negative.
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Sidney
Lodgeagle
Nebraska
Kansas
Roy Chambers
Franklin Hornaday
Lawrence Davis
Clifford Moore
Lillian Green
Carnival Night At High School To Benefit Girls Basketball
On Tuesday February 6 a school carnival will be held at the high school to benefit the girls basketball team. Two basketball games and a series of girls swimming and diving contests are on the program. Sidney high school girls expect to prevail against Lodgepole high school girls. Likely Sidney players include captain Mirriam Oberg forwardMae Bieternitz forward Katherine King forward Helen Hipkichs center Vera Harr guard Anna Willman guard. Other contenders for berths are Anna Badziong Blanche Walker Myrtle Johnston Rose Siemers Shirley Nelson. This marks the girls first home game of the season and their first inter class aquatic contest.
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Central School
St. Patrick's Academy
Sidney High School
Lodgepole High School
Sidney
Mirriam Oberg
Mae Bieternitz
Katherine King
Helen Hipkichs
Vera Harr
Anna Willman
Anna Badziong
Blanche Walker
Myrtle Johnston
Rose Siemers
Shirley Nelson
King’s Daughters Meetings Include Luncheon Note
Mrs Bert Kratz hosted Monday of last week for the King’s Daughters and Mrs Lowe hosted this week. Both gatherings focused on Christian work and included a delectable luncheon.
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Bert Kratz
King’s Daughters
Lowe
Bridge Luncheon Hosts Indices Guests and Hosts
Mrs Ernest Worden hosted a Saturday bridge luncheon with a one o clock meal noted for its daintiness. Mrs Hyde led the event while Mrs Clayton Radcliffe placed second. another party is planned for next week with a new guest list.
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Ernest Worden
Hyde
Clayton Radcliffe
Popular Auction for Juvenile Band a Grand Success
The Friday auction for the Juvenile Band raised 807.15 from donated articles valued at about 500. Sid ney people led bidding with outside attendees aiding the effort. The event featured concerts, varied items including a mascot, phonograph, and a divorce decree auctioned to support the band’s uniforms and activities. BBonahm and band members thanked the community for spirited support.
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Sidney
Byars
J. W. Johnson
Chamber of Commerce
A. E. Phelps
Chamber
A. A. Sharp
C. M. Millett
Leroy Larson
Judge Chambers
Frank Goodwin
W. R. Pettitt
Emery Planck
Charlie West
Charlie
W. Bonahm
Band Boys
Altar Ladies' Party at St Patrick's Draws Crowd
Altar Society hosted a cold night event at St Patrick's auditorium with a single 25 cent door price. In 500 Anna Hart and Miss Cultra tied for first. Hart won. Tom O'Connell took the gentlemen’s prize. Mrs Peter Peetts and Fred Kretz won consolation. High five prizes went to Miss Lacy and L W Beyer. Maggie Peetz and Otto Kure won consolations. Dr Donohoe presented awards. Parties to resume after Lent.
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St. Patrick’s Auditorium
Altar Society
Anna Hart
Miss Cultra
Peter Peetts
Fred Kretz
Miss Lacy
L. W. Beyer
Maggie Peetz
Otto Kure
Donohoe
Surprise party for Mrs Oscar Ericson reported
A surprise party was held at Mrs. Oscar Ericson’s home last Friday night. Fourteen ladies attended with needlework and refreshments and enjoyed a merry evening.
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Oscar Ericson
Johnsons Return From Wyoming Visit
Mr and Mrs W J Johnson of Point of Rocks Wyoming return home Tuesday after visiting Mrs Johnsons sister Mrs John Livoni and her family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Johnson
Point of Rocks
Wyoming
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Osborn Farm Sale
Bankers of County
Daltons
Doc Bassett
Legion Mask Ball
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