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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1929
Page
9
George Williams of Littleton Colorado and many other residents are noted visiting Sidney Scottsbluff and Denver this week. The column lists numerous trips for stock shows hospital visits and family news, including births illnesses and property transactions across Potter Dalton and Gering.
G N B club hosted Miss Lomila McCleneghan and girls at her home for social activities and lunch. Altar Society of St Patrick’s Catholic church met at the church auditorium with lunch served by Mesdames Mathews Roth and Hajek. C O D Bridge Club began with Miss Fern Riggs hosting. high score went to Mrs C G Olson, consolation to Miss Frances McDaniel, and Ruth Karvanek guest of honor. Mothers club semi monthly meeting at library discussed manliness gentlemanship good manners helpfulness and simplicity in living led by several members. Next meeting January 29 with program on girls. Firemen’s ball scheduled February 12.
The Jolly Dozen club met Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Donald Bassett as hosts. After a seven oclock dinner at the country club, two tables of bridge were played at the Bassett residence. Russell Dedrick won high score. The Keystone class of the M E church gathered Tuesday evening in the church basement for a 630 covered dish lunch. A business session followed, then the group spent the rest of the night playing games.
Mr and Mrs L G Roy Liggett entertained at dinner Wednesday evening honoring Mrs Liggetts brother Edgar Sayre. Guests included Mrs Glen Spearow Mrs Ralph Illham Miss Mildred Crosbie Miss Mabel Perry Mr and Mrs M B Morfeld Mr and Mrs L T Filkington and Clyde Brewer
A banquet for the men of the Methodist church was held in the church basement Wednesday evening at 6 30 served by church ladies. Rev Hal F Schenck Maynard Osborn J Osborn and Charles Green gave brief talks. Music by I R McCormack with two vocal solos by Little John Schenck.
Mr and Mrs Frank Clinton entertained friends Wednesday to mark their 15th wedding anniversary. The couple renewed vows with Mrs Frank Tobin as MC and Mrs Edward Furer as ring bearer. Prize winners included Mrs Robert Barlow and Mrs Lena Gates. Guests listed. gifts of crystal noted. Also covered: Women’s Benefit Association meeting with new members and officer installations at Odd Fellows hall, plus various railroad notes and local updates.
A good sized group attended the Presbyterian Men's Club monthly meeting at the church. An appetizing meal was served by church ladies. Superintendent G F Liebendorfer spoke to attentive listeners. Next meeting set for February 19 with Dr E S Sherrerd as speaker. A three member committee was formed to nominate officers for the coming year. Lorris Pearson from Lodge Pole area was in town on business.
Mr and Mrs Mark Howard hosted West End club members for a dinner bridge at the country club Wednesday night. After dinner, cards were played at the Howard home with Guy V. Doran winning. Bridge Luncheon: Mrs W B Jewett and Mrs Clara McNish held a triple foursome at a one o clock luncheon Wednesday at the Jewett home honoring Mrs Gordon Bryant of Tekamah visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Mack Radcliffe. Mrs A S Hardy won first prize, Mrs C W Theal second, Mrs C W Smith Consoled.
The Dutch Treat club held its regular one o clock bridge luncheon at the country club Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Paul Martin as hostess. Mrs. Golden Kratz received high score and the prize was awarded. Mrs. G H Doran attended as a guest of the club. Rebekah Lodge Meets with 1929 Officers Initiating. Mrs. Mary Sheldon noble grand was surprised by a birthday cake during social hour. Refreshments were served by Mrs. L M Sheldon and the Misses Edith and Katherine Sheldon.
A one story frame residence known as the Matthewson property was destroyed by fire on Wednesday. The blaze, likely caused by a defective chimney, left the building partially insured.
An advertisement extols Bluhill Coffee as the daily delight and the most economical choice that goes farther and tastes better. The copy also invites readers to place Want-ads in the Telegraph for selling items.
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