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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1936

Page

5

Sidney News Highlights Personal Travels and Local Events

J A Perkins, J C Rosse, and Albert Davis of Bridgeport left for Lincoln to attend a three day salesmen school with Security Mutual Life Insurance and will return Sunday. J C Johnson departed for Omaha then Los Angeles on business. A W Bundy of Allis Chalmers toured Harrisburg with spouse and son visiting the Peterson home. Mrs. Catherine Phelps returned from Omaha. George W Vesika and Dorothy Rocker of Lodge Pole wed. Sidney residents attended a Dalton bridge party hosted by Clara Ewing and others. Rev Anton Link addressed the Lions Club on The Price of Intolerance.

J. A. Perkins J. C. Rosse Albert Davis Bridgeport Lincoln the Security Mutual Life Insurance Company Sidney Dalton Clara Ewing A. W. Bundy Rhody Bridenstine Eugene Davis Helen Johnson Loretta Frandsen Florence Bloome Glen Francis

Notable Cheyenne Visit Ties to Sidney Past Businesses

Dr W T Kahse pastor of Trinity Lutheran spent a Tuesday in Cheyenne on business duties. He traveled with Mrs Kahse and Mrs F G Griffith and lodged with Mrs John Brown, once of Sidney, who ran the Union Pacific hotel. The Browns later moved to Cheyenne and Mr Brown managed the Interocean hotel until its fire. The party also met Mrs Joseph Wasserman and Mrs Chet Miller, former Sidney residents, and called on Mr and Mrs W H Edwards at Pine Bluffs, longtime Sidney locals. A beauty operator Ruby Empfield of Calloway will run Nieta’s beauty shop at Greenlees store while Nieta Raecke is away. Miss Margaret Cunningham hosted dinner for Miss Helen Zalizky and Miss Agnes Filbin. Alize Reindorff of Harrington, Colo., a former Sidney resident, visits as a house guest of Mrs Foster. Reisdorff’s parents run the Harrington hotel.

W. T. Kahse Trinity Lutheran Church Cheyenne Kahse F.G. Griffith John Brown Sidney Mrs. Brown Union Pacific Brown Interocean Joseph Wasserman Chet Miller W. H. Edwards Pine Bluffs Ruby Empfield Calloway Sweeteeee Council Bluffs Alize Reindorff Harrington, Colo Foster Cok Miss Reisdorf Wh. Om J. P. Resdorff Harrington

Sidney Notices of Visits and Family Events

Mrs Martha OConnell of asta S D is a house guest of her deug tes Mrs C C Rush Mrs OConnell arrived Wednesday night and will be here indefinitely Mr and Mrs Paul Reimers of Peetz announce the arrival of a daughter at Taylor hospital Wednesday night Mr and Mrs Jess Prebley and two sons of St Edwards arrived Monday for a week's visit at the home of the latter's parents Mrs Ella Thorpe head of Greenlees dry goods has been confined to her apartment since Wednesday due to illness Mr and Mrs Clifford Bernhardt of McCook visited Friday evening to Monday with friends here Mr Bernhardt an employee of Northwestern Bell was a Sidney resident William Heckathorn Jr manager of Columbine company returned Wednesday from Denver on a business trip Mrs D W Predmore of Broken Bow arrived before part of the week to visit her daughter Mrs Nella Raecke Funston Cook arrived in Sidney Tuesday from Fort Warren where he had just completed a three year army term and will resume residence in Sidney Mrs L D Mason left Tuesday for New York called by the death of her sister Mason and baby son joined Mr Mason at the local airport after leaving New York her sister had a cold that turned to pneumonia causing death MO Eells assistant manager of Montgomery Ward visited with friends at Grand Island over the weekend Mrs C W Kreager of Crook Colo was a Sidney visitor yesterday Mrs Henry Van Valkenburg of Lexington arrived Wednesday night for several days with her parents Mr and Mrs Jd Curless Mrs Orgin Golden submitted to a minor operation at Roche hospital Wednesday morning

L D. Mason New York

Mrs Sexton Ahim Homeward From Roche Hospital

Mrs Sexton Ahim of Dalton was released Thursday after a two week hospital stay for a major operation. She had been a patient at Roche hospital while recuperating and returned to her home.

Sexton Ahim Dalton Roche Hospital

Lumber firm manager returns from long Midwest trip

G. B. Wookey, manager of the Cheyenne County Lumber company, came back Saturday night after a nearly three week business trip to Iowa and Indiana. He was accompanied by his wife.

G. B. Wookey Cheyenne County Iown Illinois Indiana

Crawford Relative Visits Furer Home

Mrs Hazel Harness of Crawford arrives Wednesday night and will spend several days visiting the Furer household, cousin to Mrs Edward Furer.

Hazel Harness Crawford Edward Furer Furer

Powell family attends Gerlach funeral in Harrison

Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Powell and their son Dickie traveled to Harrison on Wednesday afternoon for George Gerlach's funeral held Thursday. Accompanying them were Mrs. A. B. Cope and her son Sterling of Geneva and Dean Snethen of Lincoln. Mrs. Cope is Mrs. Gerlach's sister and Snethen is her brother-in-law.

W. D. Powell Dickie Harrison George Gerlach A. B. Cope Sterling Geneva Dean Snethen Lincoln Gerlach

Patricia Osborn Absent From School for Rheumatism

Patricia, eight year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Osborn, has been out of school several days due to rheumatism.

Patricia Jess Osborn

White and Gordon Visit Kimbell on Exchange Mission

F. F. White and Jess Gordon of the local telephone exchange spent Wednesday at Kimbell on a business mission. White is supervising the Kimbell exchange during the supervisor's illness.

F. F. White Jess Gordon Lrcat Telephone Exchange Kimbell Mr. White Svanceer

Denver youth visiting Mann family this week

Cramer Wann of Denver is spending the week at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Fletcher Mann and with his sister Mrs Ix Agnew and family.

Cramer Wann Denver Fletcher Mann Agnew

Miss Callehan Visits Sidney for Lodge Work

Miss Stella Callehan of Scattenlulf district supervisor of the icdman Circle arrived in Sidney Tuesday and will remain through the week to promote lodge activities. She visits flucy monthly.

Stella Callehan Scattenlulf Sidney Miss Callehan Flucy

Local Attorney Makes Charwell and Julesburg Trip

Attorney H. R. Heaton traveled Wednesday to Charwell and Julesburg on legal business. Mr and Mrs Albert Ruttner of East Sunol district welcomed a daughter born at their home Wednesday night. Anton Tesar of Sunol was admitted to Roche hospital Monday for medical treatment.

H. R. Heaton Charwell and Julesburg Albert, Ruttner East Sunol District Anton Tesar Sunol Roche Hospital

Society Notes from Kensington Eastern Star Meeting

O E S Kensington hosts M E Pettibone Frank Goodwin M W Osborn and Anne Gardner at Masonic club rooms for a business session and social period. Rebekah Kensington meets at Gad Fellows hall with no hostesses and lunch served covered dish style.

O. E. S. Kensington Mesdames M. E. Pettibone Frank Goodwin M. W. Osborn Anne Gardner Eastern Star Kensington Masonic Club Gad Fellows Hall

Quilt Sewing Session Aids York Odd Fellows Home

An afternoon activity produced a quilt being sewn for the Odd Fellows home in York, with participants dedicating time to stitch and finish the item for shipment upon completion.

Mrs Harte Hosts Bridge Luncheon for Le Plaisir Club

Mrs. Harte presided over a one o'clock luncheon and bridge afternoon Wednesday for eight guests. Present were Le Plaisir club members and two substitutes, Mrs. E. S. Sherrerd and Mrs. J. H. O'Neil. Prize honors went to Mrs. A. D. Greenlee among club members and Mrs. O'Neil among special guests.

Harte W. D.harte le Plaisir Club E. S. Sherrerd J. H. O'Neil A. D. Greenlee O'Neil

Meeting of St Per Petua Guild Held at Rectory

A guild meeting of St Per Petua, composed of high school girls, convened at the rectory on Wednesday evening. The program began with a buffet supper for 14, hosted by Miss Olive Bush and Betty Brewer, followed by a brief business session. The study program was omitted due to Lent church services.

Guild of St. Perpetua Olive Bush Betty Brewer

Miscellaneous bridge shower honors Mrs Painter

Mrs D R Raper and Mrs William Raper hosted a daytime bridge shower at Mrs D R Raper's home honoring Mrs Duavne Painter. Winners at three bridge tables were Mrs Bud Logan, Mrs A W Bundy and Mrs Houston. Dessert luncheon followed.

D. R.raper William Raper Duavne F Painter Bud Logan A. W. Bundy Houston

Pi Mu Meets Shares Washington Birthday Musicals

Pi Mu held a Sunday afternoon meeting at the Weiand home with Elaine Wei as hostess. Kathleen Sokol presented a colonial music program, featuring piano solos and vocal duets. Contests awarded Marina Mayer top score and Merrill Babcock consolation, with Washington birthday themed decorations and guests Janine and Phyllis Babcock.

Pi Mu J. W. Weiand Elaine ‘Weiand Kathleen Sekol Yasteat Pigglet Cetertiah Priccella Peggy O Neil Spring Sonz Kathteen Eckel Love Kattteen Sokol Washington Peggy C Nei Kathleen Sokol Marina Mayer Cresle W Murphy Nahant Leroy Rabe Kethiesa Schol Merina Mayer Merril Babcock Janine Phyllis Babcock

Supervisor Honored by Aurora Eastern Star Chapter

Mrs. Ruby E. Coggins district supervisor of the Order of Eastern Star was guest of honor at a regular chapter meeting in Aurora. A social period and refreshments followed the session as a courtesy to Mrs. Coggins.

Ruby E. Coggins Aurora The Order of Eastern Star Coggins

Kings Daughters Plan Easter Ball After Regular Meet

Kings Daughters members met with Mrs. Kenneth Lynch Monday for a routine meeting. They began plans for the Easter Monday ball the society has sponsored for years. A dessert luncheon was served at 1 30.

Kings Daughters Kenneth Lynch

St Marys Guild Hostess Event Highlighted

Monday evening Miss Catherine Jones presided as hostess for St Marys guild of the Episcopal church gathering. The event brought together church members for fellowship and planning.

St. Mary’s Guild Catherine ‘Jones St. Mary's Guild The Episcopal Church

Miss Parks Presided at Biweekly Group Meeting

At a bi weekly gathering of the group Miss Florence Parks president presided over the business session and presented the study lesson What is the Meaning of Lent and St Matthias A social period with needle work ended the evening with lunch.

Florence Parks

Safety First Auxiliary Hosts February Meeting at Hedgecock Home

Mrs Glen Hedgecock and Mrs Marguerite McMillen co hosted the February Safety First auxiliary meeting held Monday night at the Hedgecock home. A brief business session led by president Mrs Ed Ahrens preceded a social bridge hour during which prizes for high and second high scores were awarded to Mrs Elwood Singer and Mrs Ahrens.

Safety First Auxiliary Glen Hedgecock Marguerite McMillen Safety First Hedgecock Ed Ahrens Elwood Singer

Dinner Meeting Marks Washington Lincoln Birthdays

A large number of Business and Professional Woman club members attended a regular dinner meeting. The event featured patriotic decor with red, white, and blue streamers and table decorations honoring Washington and Lincoln.

Washington Lincoln

Emblems of safety theme at Hatchets club meeting

The program featured a stalk by Mrs. F. Wolf on the pursuit of happiness and musical numbers with Mrs. Edna Rice and the double trio of the club. The week of March 15 marks National Week of Business and Professional Women and National Safety Week with small cost emblems sold to drivers. Hostesses were Misses Helen Ayle Mildred Van Steenberg and Bessie Meenan.

F. 4. Wolf Edna Rice H. W. Ells Sidney’ Club Helen Ayle Mildred van, Steenberg Bessie Meenan

Wehmillers Host Sans Souci Club Members for Dinner

Members of the Sans Souci club were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W F Wehmiller Monday night at dinner at the Union Pacific hotel at seven. Entertainment of bridge occurred at their home later. Prizes at bridge went to Mr. and Mrs E S Sherrerd and Mr. and Mrs P J Heaton.

Wehmillers Sans Souci Club W. F. Wehmiller Union Pacific E. S. Sherrerd P. J. Heaton

Dutch Treat Club Note Describes Mrs Paul Martin Event

A fragmented report notes Mrs Paul Martin associated with a Dutch Treat Club event on an afternoon Tuesday. The text is incomplete, but suggests a remarks or social gathering context involving Mrs Paul Martin.

Paul Martin

Dutch Treat club holds luncheon and bridge games

A one o'clock luncheon and bridge diversion were hosted at a member’s home for the Dutch Treat club. Sub guest Mrs. T. E. Kokjer attended as a substitute. High and second high scores were awarded to Mrs. R. P. Kepler and Mrs. J. A. Bentley.

Dutch Treat Club T. E. Kokjer R. P. Kepler J. A. Bentley

Pre-Lenten Dance Sponsored by Altar Society Forces

A gay pre Lenten social event was held Tuesday night at St Patrick's auditorium for parish members. Ninety couples attended with Hank Barker and his orchestra providing music. The Altar Society raised a neat sum for their treasury while delivering an evening of entertainment.

Ladies of the Altar Society Catholic Church St. Patrick’s Auditorium Hank Barker

Surprise Birthday Celebration for Mrs. H. R. Fuller

A group of ladies hosted a surprise Saturday afternoon at Mrs. H. R. Fuller's home to honor her birthday. Diversion by Michigan provided entertainment and guests, including Mesdames R. A. Barlow P. P. Cheff F. H. Tobin and G. v, presented a gift to the honoree.

Bridge afternoon honors at Wednesday club party

Deran Clark Fuller Rose Morgan E D Worden and Miss Virginia Bailey attended a bridge afternoon hosted by Mrs H R Heaton. Extra guests Mrs Heaton Westess Mrs Clarence Kelly and Mrs E J Morgan joined compliments to the Wednesday Bridge club. Before contests prizes went to Mrs C C Rush and Mrs R E Roche, following a one o'clock luncheon.

Deran Clark Fuller Rose Morgan E. D. Worden Misses Virginia Marjorie Ann Bailey Heaton Westess Clarence Kelly E. J. Morgan H. R. Heaton C. C. Rush R. E. Roche

R A Hine Ill at Central Shoe Store Manager

R A Hine, manager of The Central Shoe Store, has been ill for several days with tonsillitis.

R. A. Hine

Attorney Roland V. Rodman Visits Sidney on Legal Business

Attorney Roland V. Rodman of Kimball spent Wednesday in Sidney on legal business, meeting with clients and reviewing cases.

Roland V. Rodman Kimball Sidney

Fox Theatre Corntest Finishes Tonight

Deadline tonight for the Fox theatre contest. Four best stories win passes to the cent, with entries mailed to Dan Smith, manager of the ox, and no film titles repeated on the calendar.

Fox Theatre Dan Smith The

Harlemites Defeat Olson's Terrible Swedes In Exhibition

The Harlemites basketball team beat Olson's Terrible Swedes 48 to 41 in an extra period at the high school last night. The exhibition drew a capacity crowd and was praised as one of the best seen here, with both teams providing more basketball than in years.

Olson Hest School

Lake of Fire Appears Brighter at Night in Nassau

A phosphorescent effect lights the Nassau lake as night deepens with the lake seeming to burn. Observers note the darker the night, the more brilliant the flame-like glow appears across the water.

Nassau

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J. C. Johnson Omaha Los Angeles Calif Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company Harrisburg Walter Jackson Mygs E. B. Kinton Catherine Phelps George W. Vesika Dorothy Rocker Lodge Pole R. Goldenstein Anton Link Lions Club Margaret Cunningham Ained Helen Zalizky Agnes Filbin Martha O’connell Asta, S. D O’connell Paul Reimers Peetz Taylor Hospital Jess Prebley St. Edwards H. F. Straight Ella Thorpe Greenlees Clifford Bernhardt McCook Mr. Bernhardt Northwestern Bell Telephone Company William Heckathorn, Jr Columbine Company D. W. Predmore Broken Bow Nella Raecke Funston Cook Fort Warren Cook MO. Eells Montgomery Ward Grand Island C. W. Kreager Crook, Colo Henry van Valkenburg Lexington Jd. A. Curless Orgin Golden Society Notes Rebekah Kensington Odd Fellows Home York FOX Avr Pete Ovey Kifler Brea Paramount Picture Ed “Setwpardo Song OF the Mounties Handsome Nelson Eddy MGM Marietta Rose Marie Mrs. Fuller Telegraph Seersuckers Shantung
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