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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1940

Page

3

Denver visitor and local social notes in county paper

Miss Dorothy Rinker visited Denver Sunday and Monday. Several residents were treated at Taylor and Roche hospitals with multiple dismissals. Marriages included James W. McCully and Grace L. Martin by Judge Bar low and Roy Bridgewater with Esther E. Dale by the same judge. Attendees traveled among Greeley, Sidney, Kimball, and Sterling for visits and ceremonies. Local appointments and visits from Denver, Scottsbluff, Alliance, and Lincoln were noted along with a ton silectomy and several hospital admissions.

Nurse Miss Ethel Davis to be succeeded at Taylor hospital

Miss Ethel Davis a nurse at the Taylor hospital returned to her Alliance home Friday evening. She will be succeeded by Miss Francis Dierex of Crawford. Mrs J K Mahr of North Platte returned to her home Monday after visiting her mother Mrs Lucy Jordan and other relatives.

Ethel Davis Taylor Hospital Alliance Francis Dierex Crawford J. K. Mahr North Platte Lucy Jordan

Helfrichs announce birth of daughter at Taylor Hospital

Mr and Mrs Gilbert Helfrich announce the birth of a daughter weighing seven pounds six ounces Sunday morning at Taylor hospital.

Gilbert Helfrich Taylor Hospital

Mrs Margaret Lewis Arrives in Sidney For Month Visit

Mrs Margaret Lewis of Canon City Colorado arrived in Sidney Saturday evening to spend a month with her daughter Mrs John F Williams and family.

Margaret Lewis Canon City Colorado Sidney John F. Williams

Visit Highlights Hamilton Terrell Family in Craig

Mr and Mrs Hamilton Terrell of Craig Colorado visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs George Shafer and daughter. They are the parents of Mrs Shafer.

Hamilton Terrell Craig Colorado George Shafer Shafer

Grimm and Shipman Families Visit in Gering

Dr and Mrs B H Grimm Mr and Mrs D W Shipman and son Donnie visited in Gering Sunday with the former s parents Mr and Mrs J L Grimm

B. H. Grimm D. W. Shipman Donnie Gering J. L. Grimm

No Eighth Grade Examinations Till April Says Official

Miss Edith Oldershaw county superintendent announces there will be no eighth grade examinations until April. A notice in this paper will announce the exact date.

Edith Oldershaw

Weekend visitors to Alliance from Keith family

Shirley Keith Helen Goodwin and Maxine Thomas were weekend visitors in Alliance. Mr and Mrs H D Keith drove to Alliance Sunday and the girls returned home with them.

Shirley Keith Helen Goodwin Maxine Thomas Allance H. D. Keith Alliance

Comstock and Pemberton Wed by Judge Barlow Saturday

Calvin W Comstock of Rockham South Dakota and Irene A Pemberton of Wiggins Colorado were married by Judge Robert A Barlow on Saturday in a formal ceremony.

Robert A. Barlow Frank W. Davis Horton Kansas Mary Jane McDaniel Lincoln Nebraska Loran Tilford Wood Susie Julia Thorp Denver Calvin W .Comstock Rockham South Dakota Irene A. Pemberton Wiggins Colorado

Chesebro and Sample Families Return Home in North Platte

Mr and Mrs Harold Chesebro Mrs Donald Sample and son Robert returned to their North Platte home after spending the past few days with Judge and Mrs Robert A Barlow.

Harold Chesebro Donald Sample Robert North Platte Robert A. Barlow

Community Notice of Weekend Visits and Dinners

Earl Masse returned Sunday night from Kansas City Kansas after a week away He visited with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Griswold of Denver on the return trip Numerous families hosted dinners and gatherings Sunday including Mrs Nels Olson Miss Anna Olson and others with Mr and Mrs R E Harris noted among the hosts, details incomplete

Earl Masse Kansas City Kansas Kenneth Griswold Denver

Hendersons Visit Ward Johnson Home Sunday

Mr and Mrs Mark Henderson of Scottsbluff were guests at the Ward Johnson home Sunday. Mrs Henderson is a sister of Mr Johnson.

Mark Henderson Scottsbluff Ward Johnson Mrs. Henderson Mr. Johnson

Sunol Guests Visit Scottsbluff Family Hosts

Mr and Mrs Ray Evans and family of Sunol were guests of Mrs Evans parents Mr and Mrs A J Alfred of Scottsbluff over the weekend.

Ray Evans Sunol Evan A. J. Alfred Scottsbluff

Heckman Family and Osborns Host Guests in Northport

Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Heckman with daughter Beverley Jean and Patricia Osborn of Northport were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Osborn and their son Maxfield.

Mrs. R. T. Morgan of Alliance Dorothy J. J. Heckman Beverley Jean Patricia Osborn Northport Jess Osborn Maxfield

Hamiltons and guests visit Cheyenne veterans hospital

Mr and Mrs R B Hamilton and Hugh Slawson spent Sunday at the Veterans hospital in Cheyenne with Frank Scheuneman Frank Beale Harry Sparks of Sidney and Thomas Iverson of Potter.

R. B. Hamilton Hugh Slawson Cheyenne The Veterans Hospital Frank Scheuneman Frank Beale Harry Sparks Sidney Thomas Iverson Potter

Kincaid Family Guests With Storys Sunday

Mr and Mrs W F Kincaid of North Platte parents of Mrs C A Story Mr and Mrs Fred Kreitzer and children and Virgil Kincaid of Kearney were guests of Mr and Mrs IC A Story Sunday.

W. F. Kincaid North Platte C. A.story Fred Kreitzer Virgil Kincaid Kearney IC. A. Story

Christy Family Guests Return Home From Michigan

Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Christy of Ventura and Mrs. L. R. Christy of Los Angeles were guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Christy Thursday and Friday as they traveled back to California from Michigan.

O. R. Christy Ventura California L. R. Christy Los Angeles L. L. Christy Michigan

Hoaglands and Yeagers Visit Mons Johnson Near Sidney

Mr and Mrs E L Hoagland Mrs N E Hoagland and Mr and Mrs M Yeager arrived from Denver Saturday to visit at the home of Mons Johnson northeast of Sidney. They plan to return home today.

E. L. Hoagland N. E. Hoagland M. Yeager Denver Mons Johnson Sidney

Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Glen M Thomas of Lincoln

Word has been received that a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Glen M Thomas of Lincoln. Mrs. Thomas is the daughter of Mrs. J A Perkins of Wayne and was a frequent visitor here before the death of her father J A Perkins.

Glen M. Thomas Lincoln Thomas J. A. Perkins Wayne

Insurance trainer returns from Omaha trip to handle business

C. A. Story came home Saturday evening after two weeks in Omaha attending a life insurance training course. He also visited Lincoln Des Moines Iowa and Chicago for business during the trip.

C. A. Story Omaha Lincoln Des Moines Iowa Chicago

Pearson Returns From Minnesota Trip Reports Strong Crops and Building Boom

IS. FB. Pearson came back Saturday from a business trip in Minnesota and Town. He says crops are in fine condition and notes considerable building both on farms and in town.

IS. FB. Pearson Minnesota

Revenue Official To Visit Sidney For Tax Help

A representative from the internal revenue department will be in Sidney on February 23 24 and 26 to provide income tax information and assistance. He will be stationed at the post office during his three day stay.

Internal Revenue Department Sidney Post Office

Wills Family Welcomes Sailor Back From Navy Furlough

Gilmore Wills, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wills, returned to San Diego Wednesday after a several days furlough from the Navy. Mrs. Verne Haggard and her Cheyenne daughter also came home Wednesday following their visit with the Wills family.

Gilmore Wills Ray Wills San Diego Navy Verne Haggard Cheyenne Wills

Airplanes End Starvation for 50 000 Wild Ducks

Private placements were for veteran applicants while public placements fell to 420 due to cold disrupting hydro and PWA projects. Of these, 251 were through the NSES, 169 via public solicitation by employment service staff. New applications totaled 3,253, down 29 percent from January 1939, with 1,547 placements involving 1,379 individuals. State Employment Service logged 1,722 employer visits, up from 1,268 a year earlier, and total visits reached 74,096 across offices and itinerant points.

PWA NSES State

Sam Sweet Admitted To Roche Hospital Sunday Evening

Sam Sweet, a medical patient, was admitted Sunday evening to the Roche hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Biggs and Mr. and Mrs. Gail Price visited in Sterling Sunday.

Sam Sweet Roche Hospital Roland Biggs Gail Price Sterling Sunday

Sidney Daily Notices Briefs Amid Weekend Visits

Mrs Genevieve Maley was dismissed from Roche hospital Monday Eugene Bonkiewicz of Lodge Pole Monday morning Miss Mildred Weber of Omaha arrived in Sidney Saturday to visit with her parents Mr and Mrs A F Weber for several days Mr and Mrs E W Hine returned to their Denver home after spending the weekend with Mrs Hine's parents Mr and Mrs J W Billeter

Genevieve Maley Roche Hospital Eugene Bonkiewicz Lodge Pole Mildred Weber Omaha Sidney Mrs A. F. Weber E. W. Hine Denver Mrs. Hine J. W. Billeter

Kepler Returns Home After Grand Island Visit

Hollis Kepler visited with his parents Mr and Mrs R P Kepler on Wednesday night. He was returning to his home in Scottsbluff after attending to business matters in Grand Island.

Hollis Kepler R. P. Kepler Scottsbluff Grand Island

Sunday waffle supper hosted by Miss Georgia Martin

Miss Georgia Martin entertained Miss Bernice Kelly Phyllis Corbett Lillian Miller Mary Riley and Mary Runge at a six thirty waffle supper held Sunday evening at her home.

Bernice Kelly Phyllis Corbett Lillian Miller Mary Riley Mary Runge Georgia Martin

Ackerman Receives American Legion Belt Buckle Honor

W P Ackerman former district commander of the American Legion was presented a belt buckle bearing the Legion insignia at Bridgeport in recognition of his services. Sidney Lions members attended a ladies night at Kimball with District Governor and Mrs. Ralph Einspahr of Imperial as guests. The Sidney delegation was led by President Golden P Kratz and visited the Nielsen home with Mr and Mrs J W Nielsen.

W. P. Ackerman American Legion Bridgeport Sidney Lions Club Kimball Ralph Einspahr Imperial J. W. Nielsen Sidney Golden P. Kratz

Delta Theta Phi Scholars Named at Creighton

Three Byron Sen ate Creighton university members of Delta Theta Phi will receive fraternity scholarship keys for outstanding scholastic records from the past year. Edward Donahoe, son of Dr and Mrs L A Donahoe, former Sidney residents, is among the eligible men.

Byron Senate Creighton University Delta Theta Phi National Fraternity Edward Donahoe L. A. Donahoe Sidney

Winter storm crash injures Oklahoma travelers

Mrs. M. W. Dimery and Mrs. Evans were injured in a highway accident last week when a car toppled into them during a snow storm en route from Waurika to Oklahoma City. Mrs. Dimery was thrown through the windshield with facial and body bruises. Mrs. Evans was bruised and shaken. both cars suffered heavy damage. Also noted is Steph ens College Missouri announcing its Dean's honor roll for mid winter February 15. 1650 students, 100 awarded Excellent status, including Miss Marilee Ellsworth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Ellsworth.

M. W. Dimery Mr. Dimery Stephens College Columbia Missouri Marilee Ellsworth Lee Ellsworth

Simms family thanks for support after loss of father

The Simms family expresses sincere gratitude for gifts help and sympathy during the difficult time following the untimely death of our father Mable Howard Clyde and Shirley Simms.

Mable Howard Clyde Shirley Simms

Dalton Declamatory Team Tops LPVAA Meet

Dalton High School led Lodgepole Valley schools with superior ratings at the LPVAA Declamatory Festival held in Potter on Thursday.

Dalton High School Lodgepole Valley LPVAA Potter Superior DeFern Gathman Gurley Jacqueline Jenik Lodgepole Lora Lee Read Lorenzo Luella Fouraker Bushnell Deloris Coulter Katherine Vernon Phyllis Groshart John Treinen Delon Sachs Dalton Leota Goding Betty Jean Seifer Fay Wyatt Isco Excellent Muriel Waite Naomi Fenske Sunol

Roosevelt on ballot petitions spur Nebraska political activity

Amid debate over a third term, Quigley and Bryan circulated petitions to place the president’s name on the Nebraska primary ballot. Quigley reported quick signups in Blair and Fremont while Bryan’s petitions from multiple districts were filed or accepted, delaying further filings.

Roosevelt's Filing Completed In State

Petitions bearing 1,000 names were filed Saturday with the Nebraska secretary of state placing Franklin D. Roosevelt on the presidential primary ballots as a preferential candidate. James C. Quigley said the 1,000 names met the legal requirement from five districts and that petitions would come from counties to the secretary of state's office. He estimated about 7,500 signers by completion.

Nebraska Roosevelt Quigley Blair Fremont Bryan Secretary of State Franklin D. Roosevelt James C. Quigley Valentine National

Employment Upturn Noted In January

The January report by the Nebraska State Employment Service shows an 68 percent rise in private industry placements from the previous year. A total of 1127 placements were recorded, including 482 permanent positions and 42 of other types, reflecting a strong start to the year.

Nebraska State Employment Service

Active Bot Control Program Is Opened in Cheyenne County

The fourth annual bot eradication drive for horses starts next week in Cheyenne County. The program, run by farmers, local veterinarians, and the Cheyenne County Agricultural Extension Service, costs 35 to 50 cents per horse. Farmers can group dates to lower costs, and those interested should contact County Agent J. C. Swinbank. work should finish by March 1. Four farms participated in 1939 with positive results. The bot fly infests horses in summer, causing constant irritation and reduced work ability.

Cheyenne County Cheyenne County Agricultural Extension Service J. C. Swinbank

Bot fly infestation and ancient sumptuary laws mix facts

The article describes bot fly life cycles in horses with a cautioned treatment using carbon bisulfide, note on veterinary handling, and winter effectiveness. It then shifts to old Roman laws including Oppian Orchian Fannian and Twelve Tables restrictions on women gold, dress, entertainments, guests, and funeral expenditures.

Laconia B. C

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Dorothy Rinker Charlotte Langley A. C. Stalcup Edith Greeley Mrs. Russell Rose John J. Zalesky Billy Ross James W. McCully Grace L. Martin Alyce Derpy Walter Schulz C. E. Williams Louis Blaha Evelyn Sidney Sunday Roy Bridgewater Esther E. Dale C. O. Atkins Ila Singer W. R. Atkins Virgie Dorothy Putnam Harry Buckman Maxine Early H. E. Early Dale Chambers Sterling Jack Webb and Son Mrs. J. D. Raichart H. K. Bond Anna Badziong Roche Gertrude Gustafson Otis William Lohse Grace Krueger Teo Osborn August Kurth of Bronson Roger Hornby Tempest Click Jack Baker Robert Spindler Joe Simodynes A. J. Jorgenson C. W. Shafer L. L. Spindler Earl Sharman Ada Hennig Lisco Miss Hennig O. A. Olson Carl Olson Roy Nelson Helen . Kennedy Nels Olson Anna Olson Paul Wertz Chappell Gwendolyn Don Jorgenson Frank Goodwin Ross. Trosper Wid Gerald Yer Sharon Lee E. Pearson R. E. Harris Illinois Illinois River LaSalle Losding LaSalle-Peru, Ill A. B. Connell C. H. Lindahl Jean Johnson Publix Cheyenne County Credit Bureau Lawrence Welk Minneapolis Wichita - Oklahoma City City Auditorium Sidney, Nebraska Tax Inc Swinbank Resal Shaw-Walker Telegraph Publishing CO Mannequin Radcliffe Harry Marsh Boyd’s Cigar Store NEBR Chevrolet Chevrolet Deslars Jackson
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