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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1929
Page
9
The issue lists editors for the Trail including the editor in chief and assistant editor, notes on athletics, and mentions music box convocation Central grade notes East Ward notes.
The Sidney squad defeated Kimball 26 to 13 last Friday, evening their conference slate with a strong passing attack. Chaney led Sidney with quick scoring and Ladine shone on defense as the Maples sit in second place, following a postgame lunch hosted by local high school girls.
Sidney’s 15 to 11 loss at Chappell ends the winning streak on January 22. Poor free throw shooting and four personal fouls sidelined captain Al Ladine in the final period. Sidney remains in the conference race but risks slipping with two home games left against North Platte on February 2 and Bridgeport on February 12.
Sidney fell 24 to 21 to North Platte Saturday night after a slow first half 17 to 7. Sidney rallied in the second half to outscore 2 to 1 but the early deficit proved insurmountable. It marked the second loss to North Platte this season, the prior 19 to 17.
Miss Abbott's shorthand class is split into two sides of five. Ruth Karvanek leads one side and Helen Johnston the other. The drill covers word signs and phrases with a review held early last week. The losing side must entertain the winners after Thursday through Tuesday.
Marjorie Adam returned to school Friday after a week absense due to illness. Several teachers and students spent weekends with friends and relatives in Bayard Chadron Lig hman and Scottsbluff. Merle C Green now with an insurance firm visited the Sidney schools. Freda Noyes, a Sand Burr reader, underwent a finger removal operation for blood poisoning and is recovering at home.
The Trail laments last week's missing notes while praising Francis Flood of the Nebraska Farmer for an Africa themed talk that delighted students. Sidney High School hosted McCormack and Pierpont with vocal and piano numbers, while future programs shifted to classes and assembly singing amid light town spirit and reflections on school life.
Monday class discussion on feeding cattle and Tuesday shop work building bird houses. Wednesday field trip to Olson farm to judge feeder steers. Thursday shop activities continue. Friday oral reports cover feeding steers for market.
Elvira Martin of the sixth grade received gold stars on the spelling roll of honor for achieving 100 percent in spelling this week.
The piece lists color nicknames for students and notes sewing class plans for spring frocks. It mentions a Western Nebraska basketball tournament set for February 22 and 23 in Chappell, with Maroon and Black practicing daily, and raises the question if they will win in 1929. It also notes a convocation program on February 12 under Boy Scouts of Sidney, with Boy Scout Week observed February 8 to 14 nationwide.
A dismissive remark questions interest in the Pickwick Papers and small town affairs, signaling outsider attitudes and local curiosity about literature and culture.
A string of quick quips unfolds among students and staff. Vern Hawkins admits stealing gum under Mr. Nielsen’s desk while others dodge questions about ancestors, questions, and a sprained knee. A football player hints at a plan, while another brags of a hidden big run.
The Womans Christian Temperance Union of Sidney offers heartfelt condolences to the family of Mrs. C P Millett. The resolutions honor her Christian life with Frances Willard Union, express trust in God's promises, and pledge support to the bereaved husband and daughters. Copies will be sent to the family and newspapers.
Daniel Leo Walsh youngest son of Mr and Mrs D J Walsh was born January 1 1905 in Deuel county Nebraska and died January 30 1929 in Chappell Nebraska at age 24. He and twin Dennis were among Goodview high school's first graduates of 1924 and both pursued farming. His funeral drew a large crowd and was described as the largest ever held in Deuel county reflecting his Christian character and universal respect.
Daniel Worthington, a twin brother of Dennis and Everett, mourned by his parents and sister Mary, dies suddenly. Funeral held Friday at St. Joseph's Church in Chappell with Knights of Columbus in attendance. interment in Sidney Catholic Cemetery beside brother Raymond. American Legion Auxiliary to hold chili food sale at Greenlees Saturday at 11.
South Colton residents, the Deavers, Lockes, Mercks, and Elsen families gathered at various homes Friday and Saturday evenings. Local residents attended sales in Sidney and events at several homes including the Holm sale and radio evening at Schmidt's. Alfred Koester returned from St Louis, and other families shared visits and meals on Monday through Sunday.
The report lists various local residents visiting relatives shopping and visiting friends across Sidney Colton and nearby towns. People include Mr and Mrs H J Elsen Mr and Mrs John Fastenow and son Adair John Cortney and sons Mrs Charles Denver and daughter Marceline A A Bauer Mrs Bauer and others. A shipment of horses is planned from Colton to Omaha with Cortney accompanying.
A call urges immediate protection for property with stock fire insurance. It warns that securing coverage after a fire has occurred is too late, emphasizing that NOW is the time to ensure adequate protection against flames and losses.
Local buyers state they pay cash for eggs and produce to country customers. Payment aligns with the price local shippers offer for large egg purchases. The old practice of boosting egg prices via grocery exchanges is fading as farmers recognize the grocery markups.
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