Fifty Fifth Wedding Anniversary Observed by Respected Couple
Mr. Nelson, a rugged old agriculturist and homesteader, marked his fifty fifth wedding anniversary. Sheriff J M Nelson attended with his wife, joining a gathering of local residents and long-time friends including Vernon Nelson, Ed M Nelson, and others from Peetz, Hereford, Potter, Laramie, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
J. M. Nelson
Vernon Nelson
Ed M. Nelson
Vf. A. Lockhart
Peetz
D. A. Keith
Hereford
J. W. Bertramson
Potter
Elmer K Nelson
Laramie
Andrew Anderson
Burlington Road To Get Cross Country Route
Burlington plans a cross country route by tying with Missouri Pacific and others. The arrangement would allow use of the Moffat tunnel, linking Burlington territory centered near Chicago with Missouri Pacific business around Kansas City and St Louis. The tie up with Western Pacific Rio Grande Moffat and MP strengthens finances and equipment for a new system without heavy Santa Fe or Union Pacific competition.
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Burlington
Missouri Pacific
Pueblo
Moffat
Chicago
Kansas City
St. Louis
Western Pacific
Rio Grande
Santa Fe
Union Pacific
Boy Scouts Plan Weeklong Anniversary Activities
The Sid ney Boy Scout troops announce a week of events to celebrate the anniversary. A sermon by Rev J F Bicknell opens Sunday services, followed by a Court of Honor Monday. Two scouts may receive the Eagle badge as the group meets in the high school assembly. Tuesday features a hike and games before a basketball game between Chappell and Sidney high schools. Wednesday hosts the second annual Scout Banquet at the Methodist church parlors. Delegations from other panhandle groups may attend. The Telegraph runs a special Jay Scout issue with scout information and a future printing of troop history.
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J. F. Bicknell
The
Christian Church
Sidney
Chappell
Methodist Church
Panhandle
Mifle Clan Elects Officers At Meeting
The Mifle Rifle Club elected officers at a Wednesday evening meeting. Senior marksmen John Treinen led intercity scores while juniors Sam Daniel Don Brewer and Tart Wilkins were highlighted for medals. Dues are 3 dollars yearly with member insurance and ammunition access, aiming to boost membership to 50.
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MIFLE
A.J Hepner
Hepner
Sam Daniel
Don Brewer
Tart Wilkins
John ‘Treinen
Sidney Rifle Club
Farm machinery boom reshapes Sidney area show scene
Local dealers cite record volumes from last year and plan expansion for 1930. Massive shipments, new warehouses, and larger exhibit space are anticipated as the middle west farm show gains national prominence, with 1929 attendance over 5,000 and a push toward another power machinery display.
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Coin
Omaha
Sidney
Middle West
Commission
Huge Potato Acreage Forecasted for 1936 by Agricultural Bureau
The Agricultural Bureau predicts a national potato harvest of about 3.57 million acres for 1936, with increases in surplus late states, late-planting regions, and southern areas. If conditions are normal, yields average around 118 bushels per acre, continuing a 16 year trend of rising yields despite declining acreage.
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Agricultural Bureau
United States
Pioneer Dora Hilett Dies After Stroke in Cheyenne County
Dora Hilett 75 longtime Cheyenne county resident died Tuesday at her north side home after a paralytic stroke. Born February 27 1854 in Table Grove Illinois she moved to Cheyenne county in 1892. Survived by four children Myrtle Nunn Estelle Herman and Ernest Hiett with Elizabeth predeceased her. Funeral set for Sunday at 2 00 p.m. burial Greenwood Cemetery Gehrig funeral service in charge.
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Cheyenne County
Dora Wilson Hilett
Fiett
Table Grove
Washington T. Tiiett
Elizabeth
York
York. the Other Children Are Mrs. Mytle Nunn
Los Angeles
Estelle
Hernan
Ernest Hlett
Sidney
Hiett
Greenwood Cemetery
Gehrig
Bargain in Radio Ends With Payment to Leonard Furniture
A terse notice from Leonard Furniture Co reports a customer left the country after paying for an Atwater Kent radio and is pressed for cash. The radio was returned and the first entrant to come in will receive the benefit of that initial payment.
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Atwater Kent Radio
Leonard Furniture Co
Gift Shop Valentine Cards for All Occasions
Gift Shop offers a range of Valentine greeting cards suitable for every occasion. Browse romantic, friendship, and family styles with varying messages and prices.
Extension expert to visit county for tree planting drive
C W Watkins of the extension service at Lincoln will visit the county for three days next week to meet with local groups. The effort promotes planting trees on farms and in towns under the Clarke McNary act. One cent per seedling delivered. applications at the county agent's office by farmers. Seedlings include evergreen and deciduous varieties with shelter belts protecting fruit trees and homes from winds.
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C. W. Watkins
Lincoln
Potter Roland Rodman Transacted Business Here Saturday
Local notices recount Roland Rodman of Kimball transacting business Saturday while others made visits and traveled to nearby towns. Several residents, including Mrs. Fred Reetz, Peter Hansen, and Mrs. K Hansen, were Sidney callers, and shopping trips to Sidney were reported for many families. Roadside social calls and church league events are noted along with a milling company employment update. Start the day right with Bluhill coffee.
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Roland Rodman
Kimball
Fred Reetz
Fremont
Peter Hansen
K. Hansen
Sidney
Miller
Fred Enevoldsen
C. W. Johnson
Roy Arnell
Ger- Ing
R. A. Babcock
C. E. Smith
Roderick
Agnes Aldrich
Kearney
The
Witt Milling Company
William Hagemeister
J C Penney store starts first year under present policies
J W Goddard, manager of the Byars Penney store, notes January marks a full calendar year under Penney company leadership. He cites the Penney name as a recognized asset in merchandising and community life, especially in agricultural areas, and highlights the founder’s farm and dairy activities boosting regional welfare.
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J. C. Penney Company
J. W. Goddard
Byars
J. C. Penney
Penney Company
Penney
Life Time Resident of Sidney Dies of Pneumonia
Mrs. Mabel Dugan Bond, a lifelong Sidney resident aged 52, died Tuesday from bronchial pneumonia after years of declining health. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church, with Rev. Anton Link leading and interment in Sidney Catholic Cemetery. She is survived by daughter Florence Josephine Bond and sisters Philomena Dugan McDonald and Mrs. Hummel of Garland, Michigan.
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Mabel Dugan Bond
Sidney
St. Patrick’s Church
Anton Link
Sidney Catholic Cemetery
Wickard of Minatare Leads Western Conference Scoring
Wickard of Minatare tops the Western Nebraska scoring race with 79 points and looks to surpass 100 this season. Captain Robert Lawe of Sidney holds second with 59 points, followed by Herron. McGuffin of Scottsbluff has 53 and Lane of Bayard 49 as Scottsbluff leads with six wins, Sidney seven, one loss.
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Wickard
Nebraska
Valley
Robert Lawe
Sidney
Herron
McGuffin
Scottsbluff
Lane
Bayard
Sidney Epworth League names officers at midwinter meeting
Frank Wait of Sidney was named president and Hazel Gillette secretary of the Epworth League subdistrict at the Kimball midwinter gathering. Sidney won the largest representation, with other towns hindered by distance, and the meeting planned for 1931. Efficient instruction highlighted the event.
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Frank Wait
Hazel Gillette
Methodist Church
Epwonp League
Sidney
Kimball
Wait
Miss Gullette
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Bargain IN Radio
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Telegraph
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Chevrolet
DODGE
Wade & Hamilton, Inc
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