Sidney Tops the Western Nebr League Race
Sidney high school basketball slid from a share of first to fourth after losing two of three games. They beat Alliance early, lost to Deuel County at Chappell by three, and were badly defeated by Kimball. Alliance center Young was a standout for Alliance while Wait Mitchell and Snyder led Sidney. Versus Chappell, Ness and Brestel sparked the winner as Sidney trailed at the half and slipped late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney High School
Alliance
Chappell
Devel County
Kimball
Sidney
Young
Wait
Mitchell
Snyder
BFTF
Anderson
Vanderlas
Hodgkinson
G Grabble
Mark & To
Williams
Smoke Tee Ghort
Kim
Ney
Aikeees Kimball
Merchants Host Big Bargain Day In Cheyenne County
A large crowd gathered for Friend Makers Day as the Merchants Association hosted bargain events. Sidney Juvenile Band performed at noon, followed by talks from County Agent Willey on soil fertility and crop rotation plus Dr. J. Osborn on cooperation. Prizes, including a Durroc-Jersey hog and ice chickens, were drawn afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants Association
Sidney Juvenile
Wooldridge Grocery
Willey
J. Osborn
Farmers Union
Commission
Omaha
Cheyenne County
Banner County
C. J. Osborn
Ernest Langly
Duroc-Jersey
A. Wolcott
A. Overman
Local Masons Honor Grand Master Dickson at Frank Welch Lodge
Robert R. Dickson of O'Neil, grand master of Nebraska Masonry spoke to a large crowd at Frank Welch lodge A F and A M Friday night. The lodge turnout matched the turnout of nearly every member. A lunch followed the meeting. Visiting Masons from Chappell Lodge Pole Potter and Kimball attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R. Dickson
O'Neil
Masonic Grand Lodge of
Nebraska
Frank Welch Lodge
Mr. Dickson
Chappell
Lodge Pole, Potter and
Kimball
Jeanette Puthoff Returns Home After Appendicitis Operation
Jeanette Puthoff arrived home from North Platte Saturday after undergoing an appendicitis operation. She is reported as feeling fine and somewhat thinner.
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Jeanette Puthoff
North Platte
De Molays Initiate Six At Local Chapter Meeting
The local De Molays chapter initiated six boys Monday evening including three Sidney youths and three from Oshkosh. A large crowd attended with delegations from Dalton and Oshkosh. Thomas Gee of Alliance, district deputy, spoke to the new members and praised their work.
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The
de Molays
Sidney
Oshkosh
Dalton
Thomas
Chappell Visitors Reported in City on Friday
Sparse readable text notes visitors from Chappell and mentions a city visit on a Friday. Likely a brief local notice without clear names other than Dorwort and Drat.
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J. Dorwort
Chappell
Going Some stage play by Rex Beach and Paul Armstrong
The Sidney De Molay chapter plans to present Going Some the stage adaptation of Rex Beach and Paul Armstrong. The play features a cast of sixteen characters and is promoted as a potential big hit for Sidney audiences.
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Rex Beach
Rex
Paul Armstrong
Sidney
de Molay
de Molays
Fire call ends with soot as cause at cafe
Fire department responded to a 9 p m alarm at the Commercial cafe for a possible fire. Investigation found only smoke from soot in the chimney, with no fire and no damage. cafe kitchen clear and no smoke present.
State club prize winners announced for boys and girls
County agent Willey reports that 1924 winners earned state prizes for superior club work. Prizes included seven Club Week trips to Lincoln with eight top county clothing champs, Irma Welton of Colton earning a Nebraska Farmer trip, and Charles Welton taking a Daisy andBins award.Bronze medals to dairy calf champs were also granted, with Irma Welton among honorees.
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Willey
County Farm Bureau
Lincoln
the Agricultural College
Chamber of Commerce
Omaha
Omaha National Bank
Charles Welton
Colton
Nebraska Dairy Breeders Association
Irma Welton
Omaha Live Stock Exchange
What Our County Offers to Cheyenne County Farmer
Forty years ago this week William Hoffmeyer homesteaded south of town with a team of horses. He endured lean years, kept faith, and diversified into small grain and cattle. Now farming about two sections, he recently sold part of a carload of wheat for $1.70 a bushel, illustrating Cheyenne County’s promise for steadfast farmers.
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William Hoffmeyer
South Divide
Hoffmeyer
Cheyenne County
New Garage Being Built On South Central Avenue
Louis Blaha starts work on a new garage on South Central Avenue to expand his auto business. The modern two story facility will have a sixty six by fifty eight foot footprint with stucco exterior and include a machine shop, ladies room, display room, and front office. The existing shop will become a parts room as Blaha, now representing Maxwell and Chrysler, grows local demand.
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Louis Blaha
South Central
Central
Avenue
Mr. Blaha
Blaha
Maxwell and Crysler
Sidney Chamber of Commerce semi monthly luncheon report
The Sidney chamber of commerce held its semi monthly luncheon at the Union Pacific hotel with a large crowd. Rev Gains and R E Murphy were principal speakers and urged publicity for western Nebraska. Other talks covered Fra Diavalo dates and a campground plan. The health of the organ route to California set for February 27 and a farm and dairy gathering on March 16 were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Union Pacific
Clayson
Radcliffe
Rev. Gains
R. E. Murphy
Chappell
Thomas Burtch
Western Securities Company
Gaine
Mr. Murphy
Gains
Western
Nebraska
C. J. Osborn
J. M. James
Kaub
Fra Diavalo
O. D. Slayter
Charles Hornaday
A. J. Jorgenson
John McCleneghan
H. E. Mantor
Rawb
Slayter
Dimery
California
Agens Willey
Chamber
J. E. Paquette
Sidney
W. R. Weeden
Sidney Trade
New York
Weeden
C. 8. Radcliffe
I. L. Pindell
Team will not go to Chadron tournament this year
The local high school will not send its basketball team to Chadron state teachers college tournament to support district and state events. Examinations next week and low scholastic standings among some players prompted the decision. The team will instead attend the Mitchell Alairict tournament in class A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadron State Teachers College
Sidney
Chadron
State Board of Control
Mitchell
Lincoln Birthday Program at Methodist Church
A Lincoln birthday program was held Thursday evening at the Methodist church. Rev Kath delivered Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, followed by Rev H M Mitchell on Lincoln as a Christian. E J Sherrerd sang, W K Snague outlined Lincoln's political life, H Linton spoke on Lincoln's education, and the audience closed with America.
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Bidney
Peld
Methodist Church
Abraham
Lincoln
Kath
H. M. Mitchell
Christian Church
Tincoln
E. 3
Sherrerd
Im Ereme Geals
W. K. Snague
H. Linton
Sidney High School
America
Mrs Clarkson Improves After Illness
Mrs. W. J. Clarkson has been quite ill the last few days but latest reports indicate she is considerably improved.
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W. J. Clarkson
American Legion Plans Entertainments for Juvenile Band Visit
Sidney American Legion post 17 outlines a spring and summer entertainment program to fund the Sidney Juvenile band’s guest appearance in Omaha for the national convention. A monthly dance will offset trip costs while a new show “Sidney and ’69” depicts early town life with May 15 16 dates. Membership drives led by Edward Runge and Joe Shupe push to boost district totals as Carl Ledbetter urges full support.
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Sidney
Omaha
National American Legion
Legion Post No. 17
Legion
Edward Runge
Joe Shupe
Carl Ledbetter
Eight-Girl Bridge Club Meets at Miss Clarkson Home
The Bridge club of eight high school girls was entertained at Miss Pauline Clarkson's home last Wednesday evening. Catherine Costello won first prize after a session of bridge, followed by a lunch that concluded the enjoyable gathering.
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Pauline Clarkson
Catherine Costello
Firemen’s ball a big social event at Hardy’s hall
The Firemen’s annual ball last Friday at Hardy’s hall drew a full crowd with happy couples filling the floor. Two old time numbers pleased dancers despite modern trends, Grabill’s Merrymakers provided music, and out of town guests joined in. The event honored the Firemen for their tireless fire-fighting efforts in the past year.
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Hardy's Hall
Grabill
Car Hits Engine at West Crossing Saving Family
A freight engine struck the Ford sedan of Mauser at the west railroad crossing on a Wednesday evening. Mauser, his wife, and two children were in the car. Mrs Mauser had a minor back injury, the baby was cut by flying glass needing two stitches, and the crash was avoided when Mauser steered the car to run alongside the engine, smashing one side and breaking most of the glass.
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West Railroad Crossing
Mauser
Shooters Lead Field at Uncle Dad Trophy Shoot in Sterling
Joe Simodynes led the field with 47 of 50 birds as local gun enthusiasts from Sidney joined Sterling Gun Club for the Uncle Dad trophy shoot on Sunday. Jorgenson followed close behind, with plans to shoot again each Sunday if weather allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Simodynes
R. H. Rogers
A. J. Jorgenson
Frank Schroeder
Sterling
Sterling Gun Club
Sidney Gunners
Jorgenson
Donahoe Family Consoling Over Loss of Little Patricia
In our city Dr. L A Donahoe and his wife are consoled by his father two brothers and a sister of Orsaba following the death of their young daughter Patricia. Mrs John Mathewson, a sister of Mrs Donahoe, is also present.
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L. A. Donahoe
Orsaba
Our City
Patricia
John Mathewson
Donahoe
Ales
Attempts to rename Lincoln Highway create national dispute
A Nebraska controversy over a proposed federal naming to call the cross‑country highway the Old Oregon Trail pits Oregon and Mormon trail groups against each other. Nebraska communities fear congressional changes would erase local history and conflict with existing Lincoln Highway branding already tied to Omaha to Ogallala. The clash highlights how a simple name change touches regional pride and long‑standing road designations.
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Lincoln
North Platte Valley
Oregon Trail
Great Northwest
United States
Platte
North Platte
Nebraska
Congress
Broadwater
Gering
Jon
Kearney
Washington
Oregon
Omaha
Ogallals
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Pats High School
Cheyenne County Club
Central Avenue
Eld
Methodist
American Legion
Lincoln Highway
West “Ot
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