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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1927
Page
8
Local notes recount visits and gatherings around Sidney and Colton from Monday to Tuesday, including Mrs Dooth, Mrs Fenske, Phill children, and many families like the Johnsons, Frerichs, Irwins, Jorgensens, and Har t. Activities span carpentry help, dinners, Sunday gatherings, school events, and a Coolidge radio address enjoyed by attendees.
Henry Elsen visited the Cortneys and Wendtes while a large crowd attended the Colton store dance. Neighbors hosted pie socials, house parties, and casual visits at multiple homes including Deavers, Cortneys, and Wendtes. Several locals traveled to Sidney to view the old-time train and many youngsters joined in school and family activities.
Mrs. W. T. Sharman spent Thursday at Nels Johnson's. Mrs. Ed Miles and children stay with Nels Johnson's to assist his daughter and the Miles girl. Several families visited, including the Sellins moving to Hoskins, Johnsons hosting guests, and a Friday pie social with Miss Weatherwax and pupils. Various local residents attended gatherings, birthdays, dinners, and weekend calls around Nels Johnson's and Sharman's homes.
A Berea family spent Sunday in South Colton visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Triblack and their children visited Henry Koester. Clemmons Denver started at the Academy on Monday. Walter Kahlsmith called on John Cortney Monday. Elmer Phelps helped Charles Deaver unload lumber Monday and Tuesday.
Gurley hosted Lodge Pole Girls for a Thursday evening basketball game and won 36 to 10. Gurley Boys fell 11 to 12 to Sidney's second squad the same night. Rey and Mrs Smith returned from Grand Island after attending a church conference. Mr and Mrs Lynn Cunningham celebrated their first wedding anniversary with friends. A. very
Enjoyable evening spent by all present. Chas Harper and John Costello canvassing this territory Tuesday. Little Roy Harris, son of Mr and Mrs Norman Clarris, returned home from Cheyenne after mastoid operation and is recovering. Mrs A E Westover hosted the Ladies Afternoon. Mr and Mrs Warren Cunningham, Potter, and Mr and Mrs Lynn Cunningham attended. Newt Rowan and Benes visited. Burke spent Sunday at the Cunningham home. Chas Nelek owns a new Dodge sedan. Mrs Herman Folkerts on sick list. Frank Morey recovered and now runs his store. F A Rowan bought a Hart Parr tractor last week. Mr and Mrs Ed Rihn entertained friends Friday evening with games and music. Miss Hannah Hinricks hosted a party Tuesday evening. B J Walker ill at home. Paul and Demitrusa Carras returned to school after two weeks. Emil Collart rumored to have purchased John Kesselhorst property. Lloyd Yowell and Fred Rathbun families northeast of Gurley recovering from flu.
Mr and Mrs Edgar Hite and family spent Sunday in Potter. Mr and Mrs J W Bertramson and daughters motored to Kimball. Rodney Bertramson called on Jas Waleford Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Mads Larson dined at the C P Herboldsheimer home Sunday. Mads Larson visited John Christenson Tuesday afternoon. Harry Courtright called at the C L P Herboldsheimer home Sunday afternoon.
Walter Hodkin called at the Larson home Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs J W Bertramson and daughters motored to Sidney Friday and returned with a new Chevrolet car.
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