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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1925

Page

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Trade Extension Day Opens With Band Concert

Merchants association schedules a trade extension and friends making day for Wednesday the 18th. A band concert at noon on the street precedes a program at the Sharp building with talks by C. J. Osborn L. D. Willey and A. J. Jorgenson. Entertainment committee members are J. Earl Thayer Carl Ledbetter and H. L. Gerard.

Merchants Association Telegraph Sharp C. J. Osborn L. D. Willey A. J. Jorge

Death of Mrs Hughes in Goodland Kansas

Mrs. Henry Hughes mother of Mrs. Ella Burk died February 1 at Goodland Kansas. Burial took place in Jewell Kansas. Four sons and two grandsons served as pallbearers. Mrs. Burk and Mrs. Louis Scheutz of Simla are among her well known relatives.

Carl Ledbetter Henry Hughes Ella Burk Goodland Kansas Jewell Burk Louis Scheutz Simla Hughes

State Grand Officer Speaks to Masons at Frank Welch Lodge

Grand Lodge Chaplain M. Shepherd of Lincoln Lincoln Nebr delivered a lecture to Frank Welch Lodge A F and A M last Friday night. Masons attended from Chappell Lodge Pole Potter and Kimball, sharing an absorbing talk noted for its text and delivery.

Frank Welch Lodge Temple Melty Tox Hearithe C M. Shepherd of Lincoln Grand Lodge of Nebraska Chappell Lodge Pole Potter Kimbail

Sidney Independent Football Banquet Chooses 1925 Leaders

The Sidney Independent football team closed the season with a banquet at the Pacific House on Wednesday night. Twenty five attended as C. O. Often received thanks for managing the squad and Maynard Roach was acclaimed captain for 1925. R. P. Kepler was elected manager with Mr. Otten declining the post.

Sidney Pacific House C. O Maynard Roach R. P. Kepler Otten

Vera Arline Haskins Dies From Diptheria Quarantine Follows

Mr and Mrs Homer Haskins of the north table mourn the death of three year old Vera Arline Haskins after several days of illness marked by cold and sore throat without fever The child died at nine PM and was buried at noon Monday in Sidney Greenlawn cemetery Rev Raub conducting the committal service Rigid quarantine prevented many from attending the funeral and all contacts are being kept away Schools near the family have been closed to prevent spread.

Homer Haskins Sidney Greenlawn Raub

Death of Vern Nichols Son Noted in Dalton

B W Bonham traveled to Dalton on Wednesday to oversee the funeral of Vern Nichols aged eight, son of Mr and Mrs Charlie L Nichols. Vern died February 9 from peritonitis after a ruptured appendix. Rev Dr Light of the Presbyterian church conducted the service at the Dalton church.

B. W. Bonham Dalton Vern Nichols Charlies L. Nichols Dr. Light Presbyterian Church

Four Act Comedy Delights Sidney Audience at USA Theatre

A four act comedy titled A Crazy Idea charmed Friday night at the U S A theatre as the winter chautauqua finale under Methodist auspices. Grabel's Merrymakers_Frances Burgess and Franklin Hornaday provided music between scenes while a cast of fifteen Sidney players delivered spirited performances and strong ensemble support.

Methodist Church Grabill Merrymakers Frances Burgess Franklin Hornaday

Potter Town Team Edges Sidney In Local High School Tilt

Sidney High met Potter High at Sidney high gym on Wednesday in a close contest. Potter won as Place led scoring with thirteen points while Horn added seven for Sidney. Coaches Maley and Lieben dorfer presided over a low turnout crowd and future practice aims were urged.

Potter Sidney High School Union Pacific Raymond Maley Professor Liebendorfer Sidney IL. Clark R. F R. Willis L. F K. Kepler R. G Chaliberg L. G Null Campbell Horn Mr. Place Potter High Julesburg

President of Country Club appoints committees

A Monday afternoon meeting in Secretary Earl Kratz’s office formed the first gathering after director elections. President M. E. Pettipone appointed committee chairs for Membership, House, Grounds and Sports, Golf, Shooting, and Finance and Collecting, naming several members to each panel.

Earl Kratz Country Club M. E. Pettipone Waa’ Ti Rhe Chide P. TL. Martin M. W. Dimers R. E. Roche A. E. Phelps A. J. Jorgenson Robert Oberfelder A. 8. Hardy J. A. Bentley R. P. Kepler J. LE. McIntosh N. W. Tadegard W. K. Hodgkin R. H. Rogers Elip Doran P. EL. Martin H. Bauman J. T. McIntosh F. G. Haworth

City Council Sets Tourists Camp Plan With Private Charge

City council met Friday to read an ordinance and hear Police Judge Clark’s report. The session tabled the issue to set conditions. Discussion focused on tourism camp management and a private party to run the site with a free area and furnished conveniences at a nominal cost.

G. E.“Clark

Card Club at Martins Hosts Four-Table Bridge Night

Mr and Mrs I L Martin entertained their card club and two other couples Tuesday. A four course dinner at Union Pacific hotel preceded bridge at four tables at the Martins home. Guests included Mrs Stephens Mrs Wesner Judge and Mrs Tewell Mesers Mendaies Larson Golding West Hyde Dimery and Mr Vest with Mrs Dimery and Mr Vest winning high scores.

I. L. Martin Martin Douglas’. ‘Stephens Long Beach California Union Pacific Stephens Wesner Tewell Mendaies Larson Golding West, Hyde

Altar Society Holds Regular Meeting at St Patrick’s

The Altar society met Thursday afternoon at St Patrick’s auditorium. Hostesses Mires, Reiners, Mrs Moore and Mrs Merck served a delicious luncheon after tying comforts. Attendance remained good as usual.

Altar Society St. Patrick’s Auditorium Mires Reiners

Fireman's Dance The Event Of Tonight

Tonight February 13 is the big Fireman's ball a yearly fund raiser. A. R. LeSueur donated $100 after a home fire extinguished by the department. Revenue mainly from the dance with minor assessments. Grabill's Merrymakers provide the music.

A. R. LeSueur Grabill

Auxiliary of the American Legion Plans School Update

The American Legion Auxiliary met on Tuesday evening and conducted regular business. A lunch followed. The main outside interest is establishing an Americanization school with changes from last year, focusing on reading writing speaking and general government instruction. Mrs Claud Golding will again aid the project.

Auxiliary of the American Legion Claud Golding

Desirable School Feature Brings Free Weekly Movies

Children at St Patrick Academy enjoy Wednesday movies, free for kids, with educational biopics like Daniel Webster and a dramatic feature On the Banks of the Wabash. Adults pay a small door charge while most attend freely, expanding minds through cinema.

St. Patrick's Academy Daniel Webster Wabash Academy

Pastor and Kaubs Host Pleasant Parish Party

Rev and Mrs Laula Kaub were hosts to a sociable church gathering held Tuesday evening. The group first met at the parsonage then proceeded to James cafe for a three course turkey dinner. They moved to the Shoemaker home for stunts and games, totaling 24 guests who praised the occasion as one of their happiest social affairs.

Laula Kaub James Cafe Mrs. Kaub

Judge Tewell Busy Work Finds Court Terms In Kimball

Judge Tewell, returning from Ogallala, completed the regular term of court Saturday night and, Tuesday, sat in chambers in Kimball to sentence a man to the penitentiary and fill a vacancy on the sane board. He will return to Kimball Monday to hold the regular term of court.

Tewell Ogallala Kimball Sane

One of the faithful readers renews Telegraph subscription

The Telegraph notes a long loyalty from Mrs. Cawley Westen and family of Onabrook North Dakota who, after seventeen years away, still finds familiar names in the paper. She praises the paper’s improving quality and mentions cold weather back home with little snowfall for sleighing.

the Telegraph

Opera Fra Diavolo to Be Given Soon

A city musical event features Fra Diavolo performed by local talent for Christian church funds. Mrs J W Johnson leads as Zerlina with Franklin Hornaday as Lorenzo, thirty five Sidney singers, piano by Professor Smith, and a strong cast including the Burgess and Burgess families. Performance dates are February 19 and 20.

Fra Diavolo Italy J. W. Johnson Zerlina Franklin Hornaday Lorenzo Sidney Professor Smith Ivories H. M. Mitchell Peteone Howard Sinton Sherrerd Kepler Ratesarker Haworth Mesdames Hodgkin Pettibond Linton Barker G. Krats Ahrens Ericson G.martin BE. Martin Brown and Keefer

Tragic Birth to Funeral for Patsy Donahoe in Sidney

Patricia Anna Donahoe age four in Sidney died after an appendectomy in Sterling. Her parents Dr and Mrs L A Donahoe mourn the loss as a funeral Mass was said at St Patrick church with Rev Father Link and four little girls bore the casket. The small form rests in St Patrick's cemetery. A grieving eight year old brother also survives.

Patricia Anna Donahoe Sidney Sterling St. Patricks Church Father Link Gretchen Barlow Mary Boydston Virginia Clinton Virginia Tierney St. Patrick's Cemetery L. A. Donahoe foSbeourn

Surprise Birthday for Herman Braver Shuts-Ins Relatives Visit

Relatives surprised Herman Braver on a Wednesday with a celebratory dinner and daylong visit at the home of one of the present shut-ins. Braver enjoyed the gesture and humorously noted he doesn’t mind frequent birthdays when they’re handled this well.

Herman Braver Mr. Braver

Patrick’s Academy Teams Play Tonight in City Auditorium

Bt Patrick’s academy of North Platte faces St Patrick’s academy of Sidney in a basketball game set for 7 30 in the academy auditorium. A season schedule will be announced later.

Bt. Patrick's Academy North Platte St. , Patrick's Academy of Sidney Will Academy

Auto Sale Success at The Sidney Mall Sales

The Sidney Mall Sales company held an advertised auto sale on a fine Saturday. A large buying crowd attended as used cars and tractors moved quickly. Coffee and sandwiches were served, making the event a social gathering.

Sidney Mall’ Sales Company

Eastern Star Hosts Large Meeting With District Supervisor

The Eastern Star held a large Wednesday gathering to hear Mrs. Cassie Redfield of North Platte speak, with a full ritual demonstration in the afternoon and evening. Officers received praise from the supervisor, and talks by Mr. Schroeder and Mr. Jorgenson were well received. Visiting members from nearby towns attended, and Mrs. Greenwood presented a souvenir to the visiting Indy. About one hundred attendees enjoyed luncheon in the Magonic club rooms.

Eastern Star 12Th District Cassie Redfield North Platte Schroeder Jorgenson Greenwood Indy Magonic Club

Rodgers and Johnson wed in Sidney Sterling ceremony

Raymond Rogers son of Mayor R H Rogers and Elsa Johnson were married Saturday in Sterling. Rogers, a Sidney Artificial Ice worker and Sidney High School graduate, and Mrs. Rogers, a former high school teacher, plan to begin housekeeping in a furnished runa way home as she completes her teaching contract.

Sidney Sterling Raymond Rogers Elsa Johnson Rogers R. H. Rogers Sidney Artificial Ice Company Sidney High School Poeta Eordaen

B M8 Club Meeting Highlights February Discussion

The B M8 club held a productive February 3 meeting with civic department plans for a tourist camp and a legislative discussion led by Mrs J T McIntosh. The group weighed the child labor amendment with pros and cons and enjoyed home economics talks by Mrs Vest and Mrs Troy Martin. A Martha Washington party was planned, and the March 3 meeting date was set after rescheduling the February 17 year book event due to other programs.

Civic Department J. ‘T. McIntosh Vest Troy Martin Martin Martha Washington

Episcipal Parish Guests at Kimball Church Service

The Episcopalians temporarily without a home worshiped with Kimball's congregation last Sunday. Rev Melrose also serves that parish. Cars filled to capacity carried A K Green, C W West, John McCleneghan, Oakley O Otten, O D Slayter, D R Campbell among over twenty in the party. Sidney choir sang and a luncheon at Murray's followed the service.

Kimball Melrose A. K. Greenless C. W. West John McCleneghan Oakley O. Otten O. D. Slayter D. R. Campbell Sidney Murray's

Sidney Man With World Known Singer at Alliance Tomorrow

Schumann Heink will perform in Alliance on February 19. A Sidney native, son of one of the oldest families, serves as her director. Arthur M Oberfelder of Denver will accompany Schumann Heink at Alliance.

Schumann-Heink Alliance Sidney Sidney Man Arthur M. Oberfelder Denver Schumann- Heink

Also Mentioned on This Page

Vera Arline- Haskins Sidney Talent U.S. A Harold Tobin Eva Lois Keefer William Joe Eaks Dora Avis Rogers Tom Blane Chuck Marsh Neil Browning Pat Ells Gustav Puders Roy Greenlee Julius Button Frank Wyman Lillian Tussell Henrietta Shoemaker John Davis Kokoma Catherine Rev Ranb Mary Perry Augusta Ruth Dimick Hill Glen Spearow Joe ‘Bake Potter Town Sidney Town City Council Martins the Pastor's Party U. S.A Patsy Donahoe APT Rogers—Johnson Kimball Church
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