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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1938

Page

5

Webster couple visit farmers' parents during stock show trip

Mr and Mrs Clifford Webster spent Wednesday with the M. E Webster family on route home from Denver where they attended the stock show. Mrs ME Johnston of Omaha visits daughter Mrs Lee Ellsworth and family. Dr C B Derwart went to Lexington for his sister Margaret Derwart's wedding to Frank Yaggie, returning Wednesday night with his mother.

Clifford Webster M. E Webster Denver Mrs. ME. Johnston Omaha Mrs Lee Ellsworth C. B. Derwart Lexington Margaret Derwart Frank Yaggie Dr. Derwart

Meeting of Chevrolet emploees at Alliance noted

E Kokjer and I B Downs attended a meeting of Chevrolet employes at Alliance last night. Mrs Joe Dodds and baby son Dale Joe of Burlington Colo visited in Sidney over the weekend as guests at the C E Couch home. Mrs J W Billeter and daughters Lucile and Doris, Mrs Erwin Aurich and son Richard, and Mrs Merle Billeter and son Douglas spent Monday with Mr and Mrs Marvin McKelvey and baby Therese Ann of Cheyenne. Mrs McKelvey is a granddaughter of Mrs Billeter.

T E. Kokjer I. B. Downs Chevrolet Alliance Joe Dodds Dale Joe Burlington, Colo Dodds E. B. Dodds Tularosa N. M Sidney C. E. Couch J. W. Billeter Lucile Doris Erwin Aurich Richard Merle Billeter Douglas Marvin McKelvey Theresa Ann Cheyenne McKelvey Billever

Texas agent attends Texaco meeting at Scottsbluff

R E Welsh, a Texas company representative, attended a Texaco agents meeting in Scottsbluff on Tuesday. He was accompanied by his wife and son, Jackie.

R E Welsh Texas Company Texaco Scottsbluff Jackie

Story Leaves for Omaha Sun Day for Insurance Agents Meeting

The item notes a story left for Omaha Sun Day to spend the week attending a meeting of general agents of the Guarantee Mutual Life Insurance Company.

Story Omaha The Guarantee Mutual Life Insurance Company

Kimball Guests Share Sunday at Story Home

Mr and Mrs John Olson and Mr and Mrs B D Lacy with children Norma and Allen of Kimball were Sunday guests at the home of Mr and Mrs C A Story.

John Olson B. D. Lacy Norma and Allen Kimball C. A. Story

Allen family relocates to Nebraska City for future home

Mrs. M. H. Allen and her children left Sidney yesterday to join Mr. Allen in Nebraska City where they will establish their future home. The Allens have lived in Sidney for several years and Mr. Allen was recently transferred by the John Deere Plow company to eastern Nebraska.

M. H. Allen Nebraska City Mr. Allen Allens Sidney Nebraska John Deere Plow Company

Mrs. Hattie Dresser Ends Visit With Farewell Ride

Mrs. Hattie Dresser left Sunday night for her home at Sherkeley California after a several week visit at the home of her daughter Mrs. L. T. Elkington and husband.

Hattie Dresser Sherkeley Calif L. T. Elkington

Swensons Visit Denver With Niece Charlene Davis

Mr and Mrs W B Swenson and their young niece Charlene Davis spent the weekend in Denver visiting Charlene's mother Mrs Fern Davis. They returned home Monday night.

W. B. Swenson Charlene Davis Denver Charlene Fern Davis

Miss Grace McIntosh Visits Grandniece in Fremont

Miss Grace McIntosh returns from a week in the eastern part of the state spending time in Omaha and Fremont. She visits her nephew Clifton McIntosh and family in Fremont and meets her five months old grandniece and namesake Grace Mariann McIntosh for the first time.

Grace McIntosh Omaha Fremont Clifton McIntosh Miss McIntosh Grace Mariann McIntosh

Mrs Julia Johnston Visiting Family in California

Mrs. Julia Johnston of Berkeley California visits with her mother Mrs Sarah McFadden and family at her sister Mrs J T McIntosh’s home in Berkeley California.

Julia Johnston Berkeley Calif Sarah McFadden J T. McIntosh

Sidney Attendees At Kimball Diocesan Council Meeting

Sidney delegates attended the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women district meeting at Kimball. Rev. Anton Link Rev. Joseph Nolan and numerous ladies including Mrs Killham Mrs Stokes and Miss Mary Peetz were listed. Mrs Killham was elected district chair and Mrs Stokes secretary. Denver trip news noted two Sidney natives along with others visiting for the stock show.

Sidney Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Kimball Anton Link Joseph Nolan Mesdames George Fahy Zelma Meenan H. J. Loebe John Martinosky Anna Short Frank Rauner Mike Schwartz Don Zeller L. J. Seimers W. E. Gehrig C. DeLashmutt J. H. O'Neil Frank Zamarippa Ralph Killham

Mrs Everett Foster Taken To Roche Hospital For Treatment

Mrs Everett Foster was taken to Roche hospital Tuesday for medical treatment. The report notes she received care at the facility and her condition was being assessed by staff.

Everett Foster Roche Hospital

Frank Tobin Confined To Bed On Sick List

Frank Tobin is on the sick list and has been confined to his bed since Sunday.

Frank Tobin

Mrs Ella McCarthy Seeks Recovery From Pneumonia

Sidney resident Mrs Ella McCarthy has been seriously ill with pneumonia at Taylor hospital for ten days but is gradually improving. Dr L J Thomas and Judge J L Tewell attended a Rotary club meeting in Alliance Wednesday night with Dr Thomas as guest speaker.

Ella McCarthy Sidney Taylor Hospital L. J. Thomas J. L. Tewell Rotary Club Alliance Dr. Thomas

Kenneth Collart Undergoes Office Tonsillectomy

Kenneth Collart underwent a tonsil removal procedure in the office of Dr. D. L. Abbott on Tuesday morning.

Kenneth Collart D. L. Abbott

Harold Taylor Visits Denver for Business on Wednesday

Harold Taylor traveled to Denver on Wednesday to conduct business matters.

Mrs Perry Dobbins Admitted To Roche Hospital

Mrs Perry Dobbins of the south Sidney district was admitted to Roche hospital Monday night for medical treatment.

Perry Dobbins South Sidney Roche

Gurley Woman Guests as Daughter’s Visitor

Mrs F A Rowan of Gurley is spending several days here as a guest of her daughter. Mrs R Dedrick and Mrs W E Cunningham also visit.

F. A. Rowan of Gurley R. ¥. Dedrick W. E. Cunningham

Mrs Ed Cortney Is Dismissed From Reche Hospital

Mrs Ed Cortney of Bronson was discharged yesterday from Reche hospital where she had been a patient for several days.

Ed Cortney of Bronson Reche Hospital

Nampa Man Ralph Lanterman Visiting Sidney Friends

Ralph Lanterman of Nampa Idaho, a former Sidney resident, is spending a few days visiting friends here.

Ralph Lanterman Nampa, Ida Sidney

Miner visits Sidney for business and family

H. B. Miner of Denver owner of Miner Transportation spent Wednesday in Sidney on business and visiting his daughter Mrs. H. J. Busacker and family at their home.

H. B. Miner Denver Miner Transportation Company Sidney H. J. Busacker

Mrs Mable Wiker Moves to New Home on 10th Avenue

Mrs Mable Wiker moved this week to her property at 1108 10th Avenue. Mr and Mrs Carl Olson plan to move into Mrs Wikers home at 1440 Osaze around February 1.

Mable Wiker 10Th Avenue Carl Olson Mrs. Wiker Osaze

Local residents relocate between city properties

Mr and Mrs W C Lawler and their son Jack now occupy Mrs E S Stokes property at 816 Jackson, previously home to the Glen Fiedgecock family. The Hedgecocks moved about a month ago to the Kahl property at 816 King.

W. C Lawler Jack E. S. Stokes Jackson Glen Fiedgecock Hedgecocks Kahl King

Lincoln youth returns home after stay with grandmother

Robert Bauer of Lincoln spent several weeks at the home of his grandmother Mrs. W. P. Miles and left for his home Tuesday morning.

Robert Bauer Lincoln

Miss Imogene Bloom Visits Local Guest of Miss Fitzpatrick

Miss Imogene Bloom of Grand Island arrived Wednesday and will stay through Sunday night as a guest of Miss Agnes Fitzpatrick.

Imogene Bloom Grand Island Agnes Fitzpatrick

Rice couple returns from Lamar after brother's funeral

Mr and Mrs M G Rice came back yesterday from Lamar Colorado where they attended the funeral of M C Rice held Wednesday afternoon. Death followed a fractured hip from a fall about a week earlier.

M. G. Rice Lamar Colo Mr. Rice M. C. Rice

Sidney Attends Hard Time Dance in Pot ter Sponsored by Legion

The hard time dance at Pot ter drew Sidney residents Wednesday night hosted by the American Legion. Notables include Misses Agnes Fitzpatrick Ruth Kinton Lois Gallagher Imogene Bloom and Messrs Stuart Van Gorder Emery Nelson Larry Filbin and Clyde Hengl.

Sidney Potter The American Legion Agnes Fitzpatrick Ruth Kinton Lois Gallagher Imogene Bloom Stuart van Gorder Emery Nelson Larry Filbin Clyde Hengl

Mrs Rena McClereghan Returns From Omaha and Elkhorn

Mrs. Rena McClereghan arrived home Wednesday night after spending two weeks in Omaha and Elkhorn visiting relatives and attending local events.

Rena McClereghan Omaha Elkhorn

Omahan Roy Moore Guests With Jones Family

Mr and Mrs Roy Moore of Omaha arrived yesterday and will stay indefinitely with Mrs Moore's parents Mr and Mrs Robert Jones.

Roy Moore Omaha

Foster Cook Witters and Hruska Attend Denver Stock Show

Mr. and Mrs. Foster Cook Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Witters and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Hruska spent Monday in Denver attending the stock show.

Albin Olson Earl Masse Denver Foster Cook N. E. Witters Francis Hruska

Mrs Summerfield Injured in Auto Accident Near Feetz

Mrs Albert Summerfield of Proctor is a patient at Taylor Hospital after a Tuesday night automobile crash. She suffered a compound fracture of the left leg just above the ankle. Her husband, who was driving, escaped uninjured as the car ran into a ditch and overturned in the Feetz vicinity.

Albert Summerfield Proctor Taylor Hospital Summerfield Feetz

Mrs G R Carr Confined by Mumps This Week

Mrs G R Carr has been confined to her bed the past week with mumps.

Misses Ruth Sparks Ira Singer and Margaret Cunningham Return from Denver

The Misses Ruth Sparks Ira Singer and Margaret Cunningham returned Wednesday night from Denver where they had visited relatives since Sunday.

Ruth Sparks Ira Singer Margaret Cunningham Denver

Don Howard Visits Scotisbluff Family This Week

Don Howard of Scotisbluff arrived Wednesday and will spend the remainder of the week here with his family and parents.

Don Howard Scotisbluff

Sidney Men Attend Ogallala Irrigation Meeting

Among the Sidney attendees at an irrigation meeting in Ogallala were Lee Ellsworth Frank Gallagher Lee Farquhar Charles Gardner RE Roche R A Babcock Ork Jones E J Pequette P W Barker and C D Sill.

Sidney Ogallala Lee Ellsworth Frank Gallagher Lee Farquhar Charles Gardner RE. Roche R. A. Babcock Ork Jones E. J. Pequette P. W. Barker C.D. Sill

Gusners Return Home After Week Visite in town

Mr and Mrs L E Gusner return ed to Torrington Wyoming Tuesday after a week with their daughter Mrs Harold Taylor here.

L. E. Gusner Torrington Wyo Harold Taylor

Rohde Couple Welcome Daughter At Taylor Hospital

Mr and Mrs George Rohde of the west Gurley district announce the arrival of a daughter at the Taylor hospital Wednesday evening. The little miss weighed eight pounds and 11 ounces. Kenneth Rudolph of Crook underwent an operation for removal of appendix at the Taylor hospital Wednesday morning.

George Rohde West Gurley District Taylor Hospital Kenneth Rudolph Crook

Helfrich Family Attends Denver Stock Show Trip

Mr and Mrs Peter Helfrich and daughter Pauline with Mr and Mrs Charles Helfrich and Mrs George Kavanaugh traveled to Denver on Monday to attend the stock show. They returned Wednesday and visited relatives at Boulger on the return trip.

Peter Helfrich Pauline Charles Helfrich George Kavanaugh Denver Boulger

Paxton Commercial Club Meeting Spurs Attorney Speech

Attorney R. P. Kepler spoke before a Commercial club gathering in Paxton on Wednesday night, outlining key points likely to influence local business policy and community concerns.

R. P. Kepler Commercial Club Paxton

Beulah Billeter Weds Elder Hein in Boulder Ceremony

Miss Beulah Billeter daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Billeter of this city married Elder Hein of Denver in a December 27 ceremony at Boulder Colorado The bride known in Sidney since childhood is a Sidney High School graduate The groom a Colorado School of Mines graduate is employed with Montgomery Ward in Denver The event followed by a Bid and By club bridge afternoon with extra guests Mrs Meier of Lorenzo Mrs Grabber Mrs Earl May and Mrs N O Eells Honors went to Mrs May and Mrs Sid Greenlee Lunch ended the gathering.

Beulah Billeter J. W. Billeter Hein Denver Boulder Colo Sidney Sidney High School Colorado School of Mines Montgomery Ward Bid Meier of Lorenzo Grabber Earl May N. O. Eells May Sid Greenlee

Afternoon dessert luncheon bridge at Mrs Wrights home

Mrs. A. E. Wright hosted a Tuesday afternoon event with dessert luncheon and bridge. Three tables of players attended including Hi Lo club members and guest Mrs Leroy Larson who received a guest prize. traveling honors went to Mrs R A Babcock. High scores were posted by Mrs Walter Huettman and Mrs Babcock.

A. E. Wright Hi Lo Club Leroy Larson Largon R. A. Babcock Walter Huettman Babcock

Birthday party at EB J Meehan home for Jerry Meehan

Miss Grace Reveil and Miss Eve lyn Call hosted a surprise birthday party at the EB J Meehan home Tuesday night for Jerry Meehan. Sixteen guests attended, enjoying games and refreshments to conclude the event.

Grace Reveil Evelyn Call EB. J. Meehan Jerry Meehan

Embroidery Club Meets at Paustian Home

Mrs. Rudolph Paustian hosted the Embroidery Club on Wednesday afternoon with members Mrs. Frank Hansen Mrs. Glen Bales and Mrs. R T Hill in attendance. Special guest Trena Gretzky of Grand Island aunt of the hostess joined for needle work and refreshments.

Embroidery Club Rudolph Paustian The Frank Hansen Glen Bales R. T. Hill Trena Gretzky Grand Island

Little Girls Party Honored Barbara Howard

Barbara Howard celebrated her fifth birthday with a small afternoon party hosted by her grandmother Mrs. Mark Howard and mother Mrs. Don Howard. The luncheon table featured mixed color arrangements and small potted plant favors. Guests included Suzanne Tewell Arlina Harte and Sally Dee Lowe.

Barbara Howard Mark Howard Don Howard Suzanne Tewell Arlina Harte Sally Dee Lowe

Mrs Ellsworth Hosts Contract Club Bridge Luncheon

Members of the Contract club were guests of Mrs Lee Ellsworth at a bridge luncheon Wednesday afternoon. Covers were laid for eight at the country club luncheon with Mrs R M Mc Candless as special guest. Mrs C S Radcliffe won the prize for excelling at the bridge games.

Ellsworth Contract Club Lee Ellsworth R. M. McCandless C. S. Radcliffe

Walther League social at St Pauls Lutheran church

Fifteen members of the senior Walther league attended a social meeting in the basement of the church school at St Pauls Lutheran church Wednesday night. Hosts were Eulalia Krohn Rudolph Ostermeier and Martin Jacobs.

Walther League St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Eulalia Krohn Rudolph Ostermeier Martin Jacobs

Rebekah Founder Honored At Lodge Meeting

At the closing of a regular Rebekah lodge session in Odd Fellows hall on Wednesday night a special program honored Thomas Wildey founder of the Rebekahs. Wildey’s birth anniversary fell on the 15th of this month as Mrs. Martha Brooks led the entertainment committee and the lunch group included Mrs. A W Bundy Mrs. Martha Jameson and Miss Wilma Schulz.

Rebekah Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Thomas Wildey Order of Rebekahs Wildey Martha Brooks A. W. Bundy Martha Jameson Wilma Schulz

Hostess Mrs Merle Jacobsen Leads Event

Mrs Merle Jacobsen served as hostess at the event, guiding guests through arrangements and welcoming attendees. The sole readable detail highlights her role as the presenter and organizer of hospitality duties at the gathering.

Irs. Jacobsen Merle Jacobsen

DeMolays Elect Sidney Chapter Officers For Next Year

At the weekly DeMolays meeting in Sidney the officers elected for the ensuing year include Abbott Slayter as master councillor James Hand as senior councillor Eugene Reker as junior councillor and Carl Hutchison as scribe, reflecting the chapter's leadership slate.

Order of DeMolays of The Sidney Abbott Slayter James Hand Eugene Reker Carl Hutchison

Founders Day Program Noted By PEO Chapter

Mrs. D. R. Thomas and Mrs. D. R. Campbell co hosted the BO chapter, P. E. O., at a regular meeting held at the Thomas home on Monday night. Supper served at 6 30, business and entertainment followed. A founders day theme was studied and a memorial play highlighted the program.

D. R. Thomas D. R. Campbell Thomas Home

Mrs Murphy Hosts Dessert Bridge for Mon Day Contract Club

Mrs J R Murphy hosted a Monday dessert bridge at her home for the Monday Contract club with two tables in play and all members present. Mrs E D Worden won the traveling prize while Mrs E J Browning and Mrs Rebecca Baker held high and second high scores. In a separate event Mrs Constance Corbett hosted a Tuesday night Evening Bridge for St Mary's guild with 11 tables and prayers. Miss Gwendolyn Jorgenson won the ladies high score and Guy V Doran took the gentlemen's honors. Refreshments concluded the evening.

Murphy J. R. Murphy E. D. Worden E. J. Browning Rebecca Baker Constance Corbett St. Mary's Guild the Episcopal Church Gwendolyn Jorgenson Guy V. Doran

Mrs Sherrerd Hosts Entre Nous Bridge Luncheon

Mrs E S Sherrerd presided over a one o clock luncheon and bridge for Entre Nous club members. Luncheon was at Union Pacific hotel with bridge at the Sherrerd home. First prize went to Mrs T E Kokjer, second to Mrs R C Grieve. new members Mrs L C Barstow and Mrs H D Keith.

Cochran Union Pacific J. W. Cochran LePlaisir-Emanon Club G. P. Kratz Sherrerd E. S. Sherrerd Entre Nous Club T. E Kokjer R. C. Grieve L. C. Barstow H. D. Keith

Pioneer Observes Birthday of Sidney Resident Witters

S P Witters, 84, pioneer resident of Sidney and Cheyenne county, was honored at a family dinner Tuesday evening chaired by son N E Witters and daughter-in-law. His daughter M E Webster and Mr Webster attended. On Sunday, Mr and Mrs Webster hosted a birthday dinner for him with Jack Witters and sons Robert and Franklin of Scottsbluff visiting.

S. P. Witters Sidney Cheyenne County N. E. Witters Jack Witters Robert and Franklin Scottsbluff

Evening Card Party at the Beyer Home in Sidney

A well attended social event occurred Tuesday night at Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Beyer's home in the north Sidney district. Mrs. Beyer and Mrs. P. J. Dalton hosted guests at nine card tables with bridge and 500 played. Mrs. E. J. Morgan and Mrs. ...

P. J. Beyer North Sidney

Wesleyan and Woman’s Club entertain with gifts and tea

A bridge prizes ceremony honored Miss Mary Hemmer and Mrs Julia Scanlon for excellence. The Wesleyan Service Guild met at Henry Whitney home with hosts Hazel Olson Nyda Schwasnick and Gwen Whitney. Georgia Martin led routine business and study, followed by social hour. The Sidney Woman’s Club met at library club rooms with Margaret Martin presiding and G F Liebendorfer directing. Four dramatic class students, Virginia Davidson Dorothy Elsen Wayne Elsen Willard Wassum, performed a one act play. Gordon Daniel spoke on Sino Japanese relations and Eula Fern Walker played piano. Group singing accompanied by Mrs Lieben dorfer concluded the program. Tea and wafers were served by Mrs G H Thompson and Mrs Harry Wingerson.

Wesleyan Service Guild Wesleyan’ ‘Service Methodist Church Henry Whitney Hazel Olson Nyda, Schwasnick Gwen Whitney Sidney Sidney Womans Club Library Club Margaret Martin G. F. Liebendorfer Arvela Hansen Virginia Davidson Dorothy Elsen Wayne Elsen Willard Wassum Gordon Daniel

Route One Social Guests Visit Local Homes

Route One residents and families hosted and visited over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Hubert Bondegard hosted callers. Mr and Mrs August Christensen joined Charles Bondegard. Wyatt Christensen and family hosted by H C Withers. Henry Rowedher and Sarah Hunt attended dinners. Barnharts and Hackells spent time with Bert Grimes and others.

Sunday Dining Guests and Birthday Celebration in Local Homes

Gladys Earnhart joined Roy Earnhart for Sunday dinner with the Bartling and Fletcher families. Millard Queen and Sarah Hunt dined with Hubert Bondegard. Queen also visited Henry Oades for a Sunday supper. Marjorie Grimes and Albert Kinney hosted guests, with Wilbert Christensen and family visiting Arthur Stoll.

Bondegard Gladys Earnhart Roy Earnhart Richard Bartling Ridgeway Fletcher Millard Queen Sarah Hunt Hubert Bondegard Mrs. Garrett Scharrel Henry Oades Mrs. Scharrel Mrs. Millard Queen Marjorie Grimes Albert Kinney

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