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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1931
Page
5
Mrs. Frank Hansen visited relatives at Lodge Pole. News items record births, illnesses, travels and visits of numerous Sidney residents and nearby towns. Highlights include births for Mr. and Mrs. Kruise and updates on multiple family and community members' activities, travel, medical visits, and business trips.
Mr and Mrs Leo Bartholomew hosted at the country club with guests including Mr Bogue of Denver and Miss Bernice Kelly. Mrs Kennedy P E D Hostess reports BO PEO meeting at Mrs Daisy Kennedy with a business session and lunch. Frank Frauendorfer and family hosted a farewell cards gathering at their country home north of Sidney as they move to a Lodge Pole area farm. J J Driever entertained a large family dinner with guests from Weyerts Sunol Gilead and Sidney. St Pauls Aid Society Mrs Henry Schmidt welcomed Ladies Aid members.
The Society of St. Pauls Lutheran held its regular monthly meeting at a member’s home in the Bunker Hill district with over 20 attendees. Rev. W. F. Peters spoke about the church Synod and a fine lunch was served, closing an enjoyable afternoon. Sans Souci Club Hosts Dinner and Bridge at Union Pacific Hotel. Mr and Mrs McKinley McIntosh entertained Sans Souci club with a red and white Valentine theme dinner followed by bridge. Mrs R A Randels and H H Huntsinger shared bridge honors and Grace McIntosh attended as a guest.
Mrs Lena Averman was the hon or guest at a surprise party held Wednesday evening at her home with many friends attending a birthday anniversary. A pleasing dinner was served by self invited guests. Afterward the group enjoyed a dance at Wal Bur hall and returned for lunch late. Present were Mrs Avermann, Mr and Mrs Harry Anderson, Mr and Mrs Albert Wold, and Mr and Mrs A K Anderson.
The American Legion auxiliary met at the city auditorium on Tuesday night. Mrs. Charles Gardner gave a detailed report on the district convention held here recently. After the business session and discussion of routine matters a social hour followed with lunch. Hostesses were Mrs. John Seyllers Mrs. Dee L. Abbott Mrs. N. L. Niblock and Mrs. M. H. Allen.
Audrey Howard entertained guests for two tables of bridge at her home on Saturday night. A newly organized bridge club plans to meet biweekly with members including Helen Riggs Ruth Kar vanek Geraldine Kennedy Virginia Daniel Jean McIntosh Kathryn Li voni Audrey Francis and Audrey Howard Muriel Riggs attended as a special guest. Kennedy won the bridge honors and a luncheon followed. Mr and Mrs R B Hamilton hosted Busy Dozen club members and husbands Monday night with bridge and lunch. Prizes went to Ed Ahrens and Carl Jones. second to C E Couch and Will Krueger. Roy Depew Fred Mauser hosted guests. Friendship Club of the Presbyterian church met at Mrs Charles Trognitz home with Mrs Ella King presiding.
The group conducted a business meeting with year’s reports and officer elections. Mrs. F A Bush led devotionals on The Book. Afternoon quilting and refreshments followed. Evening Mary Jane LaGrange hosted a pink and white birthday party for 13 friends, with games and dressings, honoring her 13th birthday.
The Eastern Star Kensington monthly party was held Wednesday night at the Masonic club room with a covered dish supper at 6 30. Seven tables of bridge were in progress as ladies won prizes for Jones Johnston Petti bone and Couch. Mrs Frank Goodwin Mrs V J Heinie chaired the entertainment and hostesses included Mrs R A Jones Mrs Henry Biedermann Mrs Mark Howard and Mrs Susan Bassett.
An amiable social event featured four bridge tables and a two course lunch served by Mrs. Couch. Ladies' prizes went to Mrs. Fred Stephens and Mrs. George Puckett. gentlemen's prizes to T. W. Hawkins and William Krueger. Guest list included Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins, Bonham, Puckett, Ladegard, Graham, Krueger, Stephens, Borland.
H. P. Craig, long associated with the automobile trade in Sidney, joins the sales staff of Wade & Hamilton, Inc. local Chevrolet dealers, expanding the dealership's sales force.
The local Knights of Columbus council hosted its annual banquet and dance in the academy auditorium on Wednesday night. Over 200 people attended the event, with knights and their ladies in attendance.
A benefit dance for the St Patrick's academy basketball team will be held next Wednesday night in the academy auditorium. Grabill's Merrymakers will provide the music. Basketball boys will sell tickets this weekend.
Elmer Cook, father of Mrs. William Peck formerly of Sidney and close friend of Roy Liggett of Sidney, died recently at Fort Collins. Cook was sheriff of Larimer county when Liggett served as county treasurer.
Ray Rezac convicted in this county of shooting with intent to kill was taken to the state penitentiary at Lincoln Wednesday to begin his eight year sentence. He fired at Sheriff Schulz during the arrest west of here on New Year’s day. His companions Albert Rezac and Fred Gift were prosecuted at Imperial and given 15 year sentences on highway robbery counts.
Breternitz Bakery is installing a new electric oven at the rear of the baking plant. The old oven has been torn out and contractors are speeding construction of the new one. It will be the last word in baking equipment, according to William Breternitz, the manager.
The senate finance committee will meet Saturday to take action on various veterans bonus proposals now pending before it. Passage of the bonus bill is not expected, according to expert opinion.
Womans club members discussed Eastern Neighbors as the program for their regular meeting Tuesday. Mrs. H. H. Huntsinger reviewed Bright Shawl while Mrs. J. E. Costello spoke on Cuba with photos from her visit. Mrs. Rae Jones led the roll call with West Indies responses.
Willis F. Beyer, 22, son of F. J. Beyler of Sidney, has enrolled at the Lincoln airplane and flying school for a complete automotive mechanics course. The program is noted as the first of its kind in the United States.
Forty Gleaner Baldwin dealers from Wyoming and Nebraska gathered in Sidney for a divisional meeting held Wednesday. Key speakers included Cc, Mabrey, and Thomas Halsey from the Independence Kansas headquarters, with a noonday luncheon at the Commercial cafe.
The big annual public community sale will be held in Colton Nebraska with emphasis on listing articles for the big bill. Prominent organizers include Col C P Millett Liberty State Bank and Colton Grain Co.
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