Lincoln Highway board elects Joy president in Detroit meeting
Col Henry B Joy elected president of the Lincoln Highway Association at Detroit board meeting succeeding F A Belbee. Plans outlined include a consul tour from New York to San Francisco, completing the Omaha York Medway marking, and a transcontinental final tour in September. Emphasis on eastern state progress and need for federal road funding. Nebraska strides noted with Wolz reelected Nebraska Good Roads head.
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Ace
Lincoln Highway
Astley
Detroit
Henry B. Joy
F. A. Belbee
Goodyear Tire ‘Rubber Co
Onel Joy
New York
San Fran
Omaha
York
Townsend
Lems
Asississippi
Braska
Ige F. Wolz
Ln Highway Association
Neka
Nebraska Good Roady Association
Paat
Wolz
Nebragska Organization
Nd Island
Nebraska
Lincoln Way
Avery tractor school draws large attendance at Tobin Opera House
More than two hundred attendees praised the Avery Company service school at Tobin Opera House on Monday and Tuesday. Instructors N J Ansselbatch and Roy Verdegren demonstrated tractors and gas engines, answered questions, and showcased machinery. A free dance followed Monday with Sidney Orchestra, and a movie was shown Tuesday using a local owner’s machine. Avery dealers and company men from multiple states attended, and sixteen plowing outfits were sold alongside several loads of goods.
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Avery Company Service School
Tobin Opera House
N. J. Ansselbatch
Iroy Verdegren
Thevery iCo
Peoria
Avery
Avery Co
Sidney Orchestra
T. Porter Bennett
A. M. Anderson
Rapid City
S. D
Burkle
Owanka
French
Wasta
Swartz Brook
Potter
W. Becker
Chappull
Neb
Samson
Kimball
C. A. Perkins
Bridgeport
C. E. Miller
Omaha
Thomas O. Connell
South Dakota
G. W. Wise
Wyoming
Nebraska
M. H. Jones
Nebrasak
Hoy Verdegren
N. 4
Hasselpark
Permanet
Local American Legion Post Updates and Plans
The Local Post of the American Legion met at the courthouse Tuesday evening to transact routine business since the last meeting. Attendees endorsed state and national convention actions and planned to increase local membership with help from Lodgepole and Potter representatives. Monthly meetings were set for the last Tuesday of each month to boost activity.
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The
American Legion
Court House
Plains
Lodgepole
Potter
Nfe
Cheyenne County Wheat Prospects Improve For 1920
Cheyenne county reports better than expected wheat prospects for 1920 after a dry fall fears. Spring weather brought green fields and excellent stands with farmers applying careful stewardship. Last year the county led the state in wheat yield with 401,62 bushels of spring wheat and 2,621,100 from winter crops.
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Iast
Cheyenne County
Frounty
Cheyenne
B M S Club Holds Gala Tuesday With Book Theme
The B M S Club held a Tuesday gala at Mrs Isabella Wooldridge home. Members dressed as book titles from Eyes of the World to The Lady of Colonial Days. Mrs Warren named best dressed. Mrs Fowler and Ann Stadeliff top guessers. refreshments served buffet style.
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Graham
Johnson
Isabella Wooldridge
Wiggs
Bassett
Warren
Fowler
Ann Stadeliff
The
B. M. 8. Club
Kimball Basket Ball Five Battles Locals Tonight
The Kimball basketball squad travels to Sidney to face the locals in a highly anticipated finish. Kimball has beaten Cheyenne High and Ft. Russell soldiers, while the locals aim for a genuine upset and a loud, supportive crowd.
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Kimball
Sidney Field
Cheyenne High School
Soldier
Ft. Russell
Tsee
State High School Ath letic Committee Meets on January 17
The State High School Athletic Committee met in Lincoln with Supts W J Braham Sidney J M Showalter Norfolk and W T Books Nebraska City to discuss the spring tournament. A resolution would pay railroad fares over $100 from the tournament fund pro rating the rest to teams, expanding western Nebraska participation. Sidney would receive about 125 for expenses under the new plan versus 65 previously, aiming to enable nearly every western school to send a team to the state tournament.
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Supts
W. J. Braham
Sidney
J. M. Showalter
Norfolk
T. Books
Nebraska City
Lincoln
Nebraska
Braham
Western Nebraska
Basket Ball League
Special Service at Episcopal Church Campaign in City
Christ Episcopal church plans a busy Sunday with a Holy Communion service a prayer hour and addresses by J Q Wilcox and Harry Dixon of North Platte. Speakers discuss the Nationwide Campaign aims and urge all baptized persons and interested locals to attend. No pledges solicited. offerings go to the Near East fund.
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Christ Episcopal Church
Tthe Church
Messrs
J. Q. Wilcox
Harry Dixon
North Platte
Governor S R McKelvie Declares Candidacy for Second Term
Governor S R McKelvie announces his bid for a second term in the Republican presidential primary, stating he has kept his pledges and will run on his record. His sole announced opponent is State Senator Adam McMullen of Gage County.
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SR. McKelvie
Adam McMullen
Gage County
Motion Pictures Used in Church Instruction
In the United States motion pictures aid education in schools and churches. Rev. T. Porter Bennett used The Good Samaritan to illustrate a sermon to a packed Sidney church. The project aims to enhance instruction without commercial aims. Tonight reels Lumbering in Maine The Bell Hop Hansel Gretal and Fords Educational film will be shown for educational purpose. Next Sunday Rev. Bennett will present David and Absalom with a high sermon.
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United States
Sidney
T. Porter Bennett
Maine
Hansel
Gretal l
Ford
Bennett
David and Absolem
Annual Cantata By St Patrick Academy
Pupils of St Patrick Academy present their annual cantata on Sunday evening February 15 at the To ppin Opera House. Children have worked hard and will interest you. Admission 60 and 25 cents.
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St. Patrick Academy
To‘pin Opera
Local Notes Highlight Mrs. Arthur Morgan Visit and Sidney News
Mrs. Arthur Morgan and family of Kimball visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Wooldridge this week. J. L. Rouch of Gurley planned spring land business in the county. Joe Haller left for Omaha to pursue Buick cars for spring demand. Mrs. Swan Dedrick visits with her daughter in Laramie. Miss Norine Davis, Creighton baby, brings new joy to Walter Davis and family as the name Norine is christened. Captain J. T. Morley Pearson now leads a company, with Mrs. Pearson and son thriving. new recruit addition noted.
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Arthur Morgan
Kimball
F. D. Wooldridge
J. L. Rouch
Gurley
Sidney
Mr. Rouch
Joe Haller
Omaha
Buick
Mr. Hahler
Swan Dedrick
Walter Davis
Laramie
Wyoming
Larmie
Paapa
Mama
Miss Noriie
J. T. Morley Pearson
U. S. Army
State Sen Bushee Seeks Re election in April Primary
Senator B K Bushee of Kimball will run for re election. He plans to enter the primary on April 20 for the nomination and will issue a formal candidacy announcement later.
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Sen
Bushee
B. K. Bushee
Kimball
Slayter Motor Co. Takes Over Perry and Son Garage
Slayter Motor Co. purchases S. R. Perry and Son’s garage in the Brewer building and assumes operation. D a late former manager of Kopac Bros. Auto-Motive Equipment joins Slayter, brings strong auto industry ties and committed service. Slayter will run Overland agency and invite customers to try the new management and service.
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Slater ,Motor Co
S. R.’ Perry and Son
Place, Co. D
Kopac Bros
Slayter
Overland Agency
Clearing House Plans County Bankers Meeting
The Sidney Clearing House calls a meeting of county bankers to form a county organization to serve the banks as the local clearing house does. The gathering will be held Wednesday February 25 at the Union Pacific hotel after a bankers banquet to foster closer contact and coordination among local financial institutions.
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Sidney Clearing ‘House
Union Pacific
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Avery Service School
V’ Place
Sidney Lumber Co
W. P. Depot
Sidney, Nebraska
State High School Athletic Committee
Episcopal Church
Leo Bartholomew
Paul Bartholomew
Scottsbluff
Charles Liebhart
Boise
Idaho
W. J Shoemaker
Mr. Liebhart
S. R
Perry & Son Sells
Slayter Motor Co
Clearing House Plans ‘County Organization
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