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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1929
Page
4
On Sunday second in Epiphany morning worship at 8 o clock Holy Eucharist. At 10 o clock Church school. 11 o clock Morning prayer and sermon Romance of the Holy Bible. Holy Eucharist offered each Sunday at 8 and 11 o clock, only first Sunday monthly.
Horace Bushnell quote invites participation in a month long Christian stewardship program at the church. The pastor outlines Sunday theme The Stewardship of Grace with an orchestra at 10 50 a m led by Miss Smith church school at 10 a m supervised by Mrs Wolcott worship at 11 am training night Thursday 7 45 p m Pastor C V Graham invites all attendees.
The church invites locals to its open country crossroads influence. Church school at 1 30 p m with Mrs Weible as superintendent worship at 2 30 p m Epworth league at 7 30 p m Co V Graham is pastor Meet us at church The message emphasizes character formed by church associations and a call to attend services and activities.
Providence permitting, we will have all regular services of worship and study this coming Sunday. We extend a cordial invitation to all who do not have a regular church home to attend. Pastor H. Clare Welker issues the invitation.
Christian Church announces Bible school at 10 o clock with good attendance last Sunday. Preaching at 11 a m. and 7:30 p m. Morning topic If Not a Christian Education What evening Holding the Devil's Coat. Christian Endeavor at 6:30. Midweek services Thursday at seven. Pastor J H Bicknell extends invitation.
United Lutheran Church and Holy Trinity outline worship at 7 30 p m Holy communion to be celebrated Sunday school at 10 a m Instruction class Saturdays at 1 p m Gurley Grace Lutheran holds 11 a m communion and 10 a m Sunday school Dalton hosts Sunday afternoon services at two led by Rev Dr Guss Nebraska synod temporary pastor of the field invitation extended by W T Kahse D D pastor.
Eighteen men were jailed in Sterling and another in Akron Colo after federal prohibition agents raided weekend operations. Logan and Phillips counties saw arrests with Sheriff Powell assisting. A $50 still and cash were seized with Henry Lockhart charged in Akron.
Councilman William Winders left for Seattle after receiving word that his brother C. H. Winders had died after six weeks illness. The survivor includes his widow and four children.
An editorial reviews proposed purchase of a new unit for the municipal plant tied to Western Public Service Co. It argues delaying the decision risks little, cites past actions, and urges presenting the proposal to the people for ratification while noting ample time to install extensions if rejected.
The municipal body questions immediate purchase of a new unit for the plant, arguing for reduced lighting rates and a guaranteed high grade service. It would delay the purchase if Western Public Service Co or another firm can offer a fair price and substantially lower rates for street lighting and water pumping.
J. J. Ver Straten wealthy Fort Collins oil man was acquitted by the jury at Greeley Tuesday night. The verdict announced at 7 15 p m ended a case that had drawn northern Colorado attention since the shotgun attack on Fancher Sanchez, Fort Collins attorney, September 9 1927. Three trials were required with a prior jury disagreement and a later mistrial due to jury tampering arrests.
The Fremont city council, in a called meeting, unanimously approves a plan from the Nebraska League of Municipalities. It lets municipal plants gain the same rights to contract services as private plants. Copies of the Fremont resolution go to state legislators.
Co. E. Hafer announces closing his leading Sidney grocery store in the Tobin building on Illinois street. Stock offered at retail with sharp price concessions as he plans to move away and seek a new business location elsewhere. The Hafer store has long served a large patronage and is regarded as a leading local establishment. The Hafer family expects to relocate from the city.
Applications for proper blanks are available at the office for candidates seeking vacancies in the Sidney post office. Examinations will be held early in February on a date to be announced, and will be conducted by Miss Georgia Martin.
Nebraska livestock wins highlighted at the stock show with Aberdeen Angus junior yearling steers taking top honors. Grand champion steer all breeds Irenemere Lad is from Aberdeen Angus bred by J. B. Hollinger of Chapman Kansas, with Blue Clown as reserve grand champion from the University of Nebraska.
Nearly 400 people gathered in the basement hall of the Methodist church for a noon dinner hosted by the ladies of the church in honor of Sidney Hart Parr. Manager J. W. Goodale led the day's arrangements with capable assistants, making the event a highly enjoyable gathering for attendees.
Union Pacific set a new speed record covering 510 miles from Green River Wyoming to North Platte in 457 minutes and 102 miles Cheyenne to Sidney in 91 minutes. Ed Shaffer of Sidney served as conductor and Ed Griffith of Sidney as engineer. The San Francisco to Chicago run took 49 hours, nine hours faster than the Overland Limited. The fourth train carried eight cars of silk and reached Chicago on Friday.
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