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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1926
Page
7
February schedule outlines Bayard hosting Sidney on the 19th, Washington's Birthday on the 22nd, a Dr Light talk at Chapel on the 23rd, assembly singing on the 24th, assembly spelling on the 25th, and the Chadron tournament spanning the 25th to 27th.
A 1927 class production titled And Home Came Ted drew a large audience Wednesday night. Performers Henry Siedow as Ira J. Stone, Harold Ream as Skeet Kelley, Kathryn Livoni as Lollie Macklin, Bertha Flo as Vera Flo, Vera Chambers as Miss Loganberry, and Finne Williams as Mr. Mann received praise for their strong comic and dramatic work. The ensemble, directed by Mr. Starkan, kept the crowd laughing from curtain rise to finale, with strong characterizations throughout. The reviewer also notes the cast’s skill in handling difficult roles and the overall success of the production.
Washington describes long sleepless periods as a surveyor and soldier, sleeping by fires and hay with his family nearby. He recalls extreme cold in 1754 winter service, frost nearly disabling several companions, and bullets through his coat during a 1756 skirmish while issuing orders despite illness.
Senior girls served lunch at noon in the high school lower hall to raise money for the annual fund. The meal included sandwiches apples coffee and candy and was enjoyed by all attendees.
Chapel notes recount a Monday junior play with parts for all actors including Elsie Ferne Riggs as she embraces husband Orville Brooks while Elsie's temperamental father appears. Vera Chambers adds a flustered scene as Mr Storkan remarks the cuts include all characters. Lincoln birthday events follow with a student society meeting led by Hollis Kepler and speeches about Teinecoln's life.
Miss Barger a Y W C A worker in China shared experiences from her time abroad. The talk contrasted Chinese dining etiquette with American manners, noting differences in table behavior such as how to reach for items and eating noodles.
A quirky slice of school life recalls Chinese customs from a wedding to New Year celebrations. The piece notes freshmen attitudes, a talk by Dr. Barger’s sister, a funeral, and playful exchanges about ammonia and pneumonia.
Monday the diary notes humor about squirrels invading the high school due to nuts in the Freshman class. Tuesday reports a senior class meeting with comments on brilliant ideas. Wednesday praises seniors for knowing how to make money. Thursday mentions girls selling chances for a candy box raffle at the Fireman's dance. Friday notes seniors selling punch and candy at night.
The faculty and entire student body extend sympathy to Ruth MacGirvin on the loss of her father and to Beatrice Birmingham whose sister has died.
The Sunday school league included Presbyterians, Methodists, Christians, Catholics, Lutherans, and Episcopals. Presbyterians won the championship over Methodists. final standings show Presbyterians 4-0, Methodists 3-1, Lutherans 2-2, Christians 1-3, Catholics 0-4 with a summary of scores and rosters.
The foldwing received 100 percent in spelling this week. Helen Doran Harold Thomas Er win Hinrichs Joe Bartholomew Dorothy Garey Helen Tigges Sabina Morton Clara Hemmer Cecile Jones Natalie Butherus Eunice Babb Harriet Jones Lillian Hostetler Lillie Elston Emma Weissman Viola Foster Fanny Snyder Mable Emrick Eugene Davis Estella Oberg Agnes Chambers Doris Maley Katie Sheldon Martin Bell Louis George Donald Jorgenson Irene Simpeon Helen Johnson
Aesop tells of an industrious ant and a carefree grasshopper who sang through the warm months while the ant saved for winter. When winter arrived, the grasshopper faced hardship despite the ant’s preparation and steady labor.
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