Box of cigars triggers ethics glare in Washington letter
Assistant Secretary of Commerce Ewing Mitchell writes to the Wack Diamond Steamship corp about accepting cigars and other gifts, warning the press and some judges in Detroit. He notes government subsidies and ship sales under scrutiny, urging public disclosure to curb favoritism and corruption. A Washington scene unfolds amid Lansing to Madison and Detroit chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wack Diamond Steamship Corporation
Ewing ¥. Mitchell
Washington
Madison
Detroit
Mitchell
Steamship Corporatin
Santa Claus
Wisconsin
Senate
Happy New Year Gift to Bank Depositors
The Roosevelt administration is praised for a new year gift to U S bank depositors. Federal insurance will protect deposits up to 2500 and later up to 10000 starting July 1. The change ends worries of bank failures and hidden savings and marks a lasting improvement for American savers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottshluff Star Herald
Roosevelt
United States
Grand Prairie Social Roundup of Visits and Local Events
Andrew Johnson guests at the Jorgensen home amid a busy week. Neighbors and families attended church, board meetings, and community events in Sidney and Sunol. Multiple visits, dinners, plays, and a funeral procession marked the period, with locals traveling to Lorenzo and Gurley for services and gatherings.
Antelope Community Social Notes and Local Visits
Local families gather for visits and meals across Sidney area. Christie Bertramson and Rod ney Bertramson visit relatives, with multiple dinners and oyster suppers hosted by the Larson, Madden, and Bertramson households. Charl ies, Te rman daughters, and numerous neighbors share news of travel to Lincoln and Chicago markets, church visits, and school starts while a sale of coal and lumber is noted.
Virginia Judge Recalls Backwoods Bail Game Incident
Walter Kelly, a Virginia judge, recalls once roaming the backwoods and coming upon a bail game between two teams of pickaninnies. In center field for the defending team stood a bandy legged sun baked dorky youth who shouted encouragement to his mates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Kelly
Virginia
Gunner and Radioman Foibles From Mountaineer Bit
A Mountaineer piece recalls a gunnery mate who dropped his false teeth into a bucket of water then tossed the bucket overboard. It also notes a radioman second class who, in a daydream, smoked, gathered ashes in his hand, pocketed them, and tossed his pipe over the side.
Sunday Guests and Local Social Roundup in Sidney
Miss Mable Foster and Alfred Jorgensen visited the Frank Wait family in Sidney. Ralph Welton and others were hosted at local homes. Guests included Lucile Hirti Albert Johnson, Nels Johnson, Ed Miles and daughters, W W Miles, and extended visits to Jorgensen and Geu homes. Several residents helped with chores and meals as neighbors shared in Sunday gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ther
Win Ben Paichs
Mable Foster
J. C. Jorgensen
Alfred
Jorgensen
Frank Wait
Sidney
Ralph ‘Welton
Jonni
Schneider
Lucile Hirtt
Albert. Johnson
Leslie
Johngyon
Charles Welton
Ralph
Lynd
William Bergner
Mack Weaver
Charles Smith
John Olson
Lawrence Nelson
Robert
Fred. Irwin
EAST GURLEY COMMUNITY NOTICE AND SOCIAL ITEMS
Local brief lists New Year’s dinner guests and weekend visits among families including the Nelcks Gibbins and Williams. Mentions a CWS study center planned for Toronto area and University extension courses with high school credit and five hours daily study. Also records primary room honor roll and Lorenzo club activities with officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesekene
Ead
State Department of Education
Cws
Carolyn ° Westphalen
Kathryn Robertson
Betty Schweitaberger
Wendell Reynolds
Dorothy ‘Mae Struve
Lorenzo Club
Harry Fleming
J. D. Bolton
Eyes of Love play energizes Farmers Union gathering
Farmers Union local 750 presented Eyes of Love at the school house on Thursday evening with lunch served by the committee. Local notices include Vera Smith shower at the A. M. Anderson home and several residents visiting, shopping trips, and school examinations and a planned February musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Walker
Ethel
Hugh Paris
Sterling
Frank Meier
J. D. Bolton
Mae Brown
R. A. Brown
Emmett Robertson
East Dalton Social Notes Highlights Local Visits
East Dalton column records several local visits and gatherings. Lloyd Yowell and family attended a birthday party for Melvin Miller at the Miller home. L T Johnson and son visited Ed Mintken. C A Baker and Ruby joined Herman Armuth for dinner. Carl Christensen and family visited Mike Miller. Pearl Christensen and Emil Marx visited Fred Rathman. Rolland Blome spent weekend with Bobby Seifer. Elmer Westerhoff spent Saturday with James Devier. J D Devier and daughters Edith and Leitha returned from Bloomfield after attending E B Hyde’s funeral. Yowell attended lodge at Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Yowell
Miller
Melvin Miller
L. T. Johnson
Ed Mintken
C. A. Baker
Ruby
Herman Armuth
Carl Christensen
Mike Miller
Pearl
Emil Marx
Fred Rathman
Rolland Blome
Bobby Seifer
Elmer Westerhoff
James Devier
J. D. Devier
Edith and
Leitha
Bloomfield
Mr. Devier
E. B. Hyde
Lodge
Bridgeport
Family visits mark weekend in Chadron area
Norman Harris and sons spent Saturday evening with the Carl Christensen family. The Miller children visited Emil Marx’s children on Sunday. Mr and Mrs C A Baker were guests at Frank Jennett’s and William Osborn’s on Sunday. Barton Taylor took Ruby Baker Hazel Mundshaw and Vineta Osborn to Chadron Sunday for ongoing work. Several other local families hosted or visited, including Carl Feldman and Edith Devier households, with a surprise birthday party at the Carl Christensen home Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Johnson
Clifford Hammond
Dewey Larson
Roscoe Madden
Carl Larson
Guy Terman
Ernest Tracey
W. T. Kahse
Sidney
Dewey
J. H
Bob Jacobs
Chris Terman
Jim Jensen
Elsie
Jacobs
Jens Olsen
Leo
Grand Island
George ‘Whitney
Janice
Miss Deaver
Hugo Haack
Anna Reineka
Lula
Clarence Evans
Barbara Whitney
Lavonne Vesey
Cykman
Delores
Carol Nelson
Joyce
Amy Ann Larson
C. P. "Herboldsheimer
V. A. Nelson
Kermit and
Warren
C. P. Herboldsheimer
Nelson
C.P. ‘Herboldsheimer
Nels
Olson
Christie Bertramson
James Jensen
Dewey ‘Larson
Mons Johnson
Leslie, Johnson and Son
W. Craig
Earl Johnson
Charles Nelck
Ralph Handley
Harold Gibbins
Bert Gibbins
Alfred Swanson
John Ahlin
Sexton Ahlm
Charles Neick
Vernon Nelck
Fred Schumacher
George Williams
Ray Miles
West Plains
Colo
Wayne Gilbert
William Nelck
Norman Harris and Sons
Carl Christensen
Miller
Emil Marx
C. A. Baker
Frank Jennett
William Osborn
Barton Taylor
Ruby Baker
Hazel Munshaw
Vineta ‘Osborn
Chadron
Howard
Fred Rathman
Frank
Dickes
Lodge Pole
Carl Feldman
Edith
Leitha Devier
James Devier
Brennan Family Hosts Dervier Home Guests
Mr and Mrs Roger Brennan hosted guests including daughter and wife. Odwin Christensen stayed at the J D Devier home while the Deviers were away at Bloomfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Brennan
Odwin Christensen
J.D. Devier
Deviers
Bloomfield
North Division locals extend sympathy to Olson family
North Gidney local No. 445 expresses sympathy to the Olson family with members recalling Mr. Olsen as a loyal friend and fellow member. Weekend visits and social calls are noted among members including Ely, Glant, Wolverton, Kettler, Sparks, Frame, Kurz, Emme Ely, Cloud Sparks, and Rosecrans as a new pupil joins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Gidney
Nels Olson
Olsen
Vincent Ely
Emma
Ely
Conrad Glant
Lowell Wolverton
Fred Kettler
Stanton
Kettler
Vera Sparks
Esther Grant
Chester Frame
Denver
J. A. Sparks
Otto Kurz
Caroline Kurz
Otto
Emme Ely
Paul Sparks
Cloud Sparks
Lloyd Rosecrans
District 77 visit tied to Dorothy Kurz and Vera Sparks
Dorothy Kurz spent time with her cousins Ruby and Sparks and attended district 77 events. Vera Sparks was a guest of teacher Miss Muriel Riggs, in district 77 activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Kurz
Ruby and
Sparks
Sch
Vera Sparks
Muriel Riggs
Card of Thanks for support after engagement
We express sincere appreciation to the many friends who offered assistance and floral contributions during our recent engagement. Charles E. McCarty and family acknowledge the kindness shown.
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the Telegraph
Seeeseaeanena
Ewe Guy V
Milwaukee Joma
Sun
Grand Prairie
Anna Jorgensen
Andrew Johnson
Jorgi Olson
Welton
Englert
Mr. Welton
E. Planck
Forrest Planck
Myrnane
Nels Nelson
Beatrice Nelson
Lawrence
Anna
F. F. Wagner
Dan Rupert
L. P. Houge
Irwin
Royden Mitchell
Doris
City Auditorium
Albert Johnson
L. A. Pearson
Merle Pearson
Leroy Johnson
Ray Tremain
Cecil
Forrest
Verona
Mildred Hart
Farmers Union
Lorenzo
Uniform Jocal
Sidney Draw
T. G. Waddell
Lucile
Frank Baker
Richard Welton
Charles ‘Welton
Mae Welton
August Gade
E A. Johnson
Leslie Johnson
Ted
Harold Tremain
Sunol
Johnson
J. H W. Gell
Fritz Brauer
Fred
Dorothy
Josie
Sadie Irwin
Sam Irwin
Frances Faye
Helen Weatherwax
Art Wallace
Charles Weston
W. O. Johnson
Joe Lucas
J. H. Gell
Lincoln
Omaha
James Irwin
Charles Gabriel
Gurley
Mildred Weatherwax
Leonard Huff
Myrna Rae
Planck
Evelyn
Kken
Cheyenne County Lumber Company
Qaly Varn
Mar
Terane
Swift
Safeway Stores
Santa Clara
Snow
Horn
Elbo
Tiree
Julia Lee Wright
Homemakers’ Bureau
Safeway Stores Inc
Box
Oakland
California
Bisquick
Toma
Arizona
Idaho
Pinerrrieh Dee
East Gurley
Thurma Nelck
Lorenzo News
Ethel Payzant
East Dalton
Leliha Devier
North Side Grocery
White King
Vienna
Maxwell House
Shepard
King Bee
AVIAT
Vlave
Mrs. Christensen
Mike ,Miller
North Divide
Pearl Spares
Charles E. McCarty
Billhill
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