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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1923

Page

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Good Fellowship Of Business Men At Chamber Luncheon

The Chamber of Commerce reports growing membership as Ray Witham presides at Union Pacific hotel luncheon. Visitors include Attorney Maxwell and M A Whalen of Omaha, with discussion on subways and community privileges. Brinkman of Omaha National Bank shares crop prospects and field observations. Donations approach 500 for the band boys auction, Ford sedan fundraising for the American Legion, and Dick Rogers named chairman for next luncheon.

Chamber of Commerce Union Pacific Ray Witham C. W. West Johnson Chamber Boydston Telephone Company A. K. Greenlee J. L. McIntosh H. B. Maxwell Omaha M. A. Whalen Brinkman Omaha National Bank North Table Brink American Legion Red Cross Legion Dick Rogers

Woman's Club Holds Two Meetings in January

The Woman's Club met twice in January with the Home Economics group led by Mrs. Barger and the Musical department organized by Mrs. Witham. Papers on Home Environment and manners, plus a biscuit making demonstration by Miss Myers, opened the sessions, followed by musical discussions, current events in music, chorus work, and Russian music studies led by various members.

Barger Rudd Lowe McCleneghan M. Martin I. E. Grabill Pettitt Burgess Russia Hodgkin Kennedy Ahrens

Frederick Zimmer Stars in College Game Return

Frederick Zimmer, a former Sidney high school senior and Frederick Frederick player, shines as a star for St. Regis College in a recent Denver papers recap of the game versus Colorado College. His performance marks a notable return to form for the noted athlete.

Denver Frederick Zimmer St. Regis College Colorado College Frederick Sidney High School

Fire Laddies at North Platte Meet

The North Platte gathering of the firemen concluded with a cheerful convention last week. Frank Tobin was reelected state treasurer as Sidney delegates, including Sol Willis and Charles Couch, attended with 900 delegates. Officers for 1925 were named: O R Rhoads, Tee Carey, Rev Rundin, A G Webbert, Frank Tobin, Rev Hass.

North Platte Frank Tobin Association Sidney Sol Willis Charles Couch Gus Wellner Norman Wilnes Henry Wilnes Robert Barlow Allen Brockaway Bert Wright Tom Mills Beatrice Our Boys O. R. Rhoads Scottsbluff Tee Carey York W. C. Rundin Mitchell A. G. Webbert Kearney Rev. Hass Woman's Club Board of Control Lennon Pederson Gerin Pelton Bartling

Enlarging Union Pacific Scholarship Eligibility for County Clubs

Union Pacific extends scholarship eligibility to county Boys and Girls Club participants in Nebraska counties along the system. The amended plan requires 5 acres corn 10 acres wheat 1 acre potatoes and one purebred or baby beef calf one swine litter of four or 25 poultry for competition. The expansion applies to 1923 club work and later unless announced otherwise.

Union Pacific Nebraska State College of Agriculture

Royal Neighbors Install Honorary Lodge Officers

Royal Neighbors held an installation Friday night January 19 with Miss Edith Oldershaw as installing officer and Mrs. Ida Harris grand ceremonial marshal. New officers included Mrs. Jennie Johnson oracle and nine others, plus five graces and a three year manager appointment for Mrs. Grace Barlow. A fine luncheon followed the session.

Edith Oldershaw Ida Harris Jennie Johnson Oracle Edith Hanson Susan Chambers Anna Wright Recorder Elizabeth Worden Minnie Wellner Inner Sentinel Rose Johnston Outer Sentinel Effie Willis Marshall Nancy Curless Anna Hart Modesty Leota Rice Faith Olive Simpson Courage Lena Gates Hannah Hammer Endurance Grace Barlow

Altar Society Elects Officers After High Mass

The Altar Society elected 1923 officers: Mrs. R. E. Roche president, Mrs. Leo Bartholom ew vice president, Mrs. John O Neill treasurer, and Mrs. Frank Hahler secretary. Father Link lauded the group for faithful work at St Patrick's Church. A card party is planned for Tuesday January 30 in St Patrick's auditorium with lunch served.

Ladies of the Altar Society R. E. Roche Leo Bartholomew John O’neill Frank Hahler Father Link St. Patrick’s Church Altar Society St. Patrick's Auditorium

Norbeck Nelson bill backed to aid farmers finance

The Norbeck Nelson bill seeks a 250 million dollar revolving fund under the War Finance Corporation to credit foreign importers guaranteed by their governments for U S farm shipments. It argues higher prices arise from expanding foreign markets, not mere credit, and predicts wheat to two dollars a bushel and corn to one dollar if enacted. It urges farm bureaus, farmers, and legislators to actively support quick passage.

War Finance Corporation United States Europe America Hurdpe Argentine Australia India Norbeck-Nelson War Finance Corporation Ma Chinery Congress Legislative Mill Farm Bureau Association

President Osborn Utters Strong Words

GC J Osborn state president of the Farmers Union spent days in Sidney with family and friends and attended to official duties. He had been in Denver at a farm convention and then traveled to Omaha. He advocates farmer organization and independence in marketing the foods they raise as essential to improve conditions.

GC. J. Osborn Farmers Union Sidney Denver Omaha Mr. Osborn

Rebeccahs Install Officers In Annual Ceremony

The Rebeccahs held their annual installation of officers on the 17th with strong attendance. District Deputy President Clara Stubt and District Grand Marshal Anna Wright presided. Inducted: noble grand Ethel Gruht, vice noble grand Myrtle Reed, secretary Mabel Swingley, treasurer Cora Gains, conductor Ethel Houge, warden Flora Slawson, chaplain Ella Burke, inside guardian Edna Granneman, outside guardian Frank Ackerman, and assistants Lizzie Burkhart Lena Peterson Henrietta Puckett. No luncheon followed the event.

Rebeccahs Clara Stubt Anna Wright Noble Grand Ethel Gruht Mrydle Reed Mabel Swingley Cora Gains Ethel Houge Flora Slawson Ella Burke Inside Guardian Edna Grannem

Fireman's Ball Set by Sidney Volunteers

Sidney Volunteer Fire Department reserves February 13 for its annual ball. Those wishing to arrange a dance should note the date is taken. The event aims to engage the whole community in supporting the department.

Sidney

Sunday School Class in Earnest

The Keystone class of the Methodist church, a strong group of young married members, has 72 enrolled. A Monday business meeting elected officers and committees for Welfare Work, Membership, Finance, Social, and Literary. Officers include President E Hedges and Vice President L Elkington.

Keystone Methodist Church FE. Hedges A. A. Rudd Millett M. Martin G. Hellbush E. Ahrens Benninghouse F. Stephens L. Elkington C. Ledbetter W. C. Mauer

Shrine Band Elects Sidney Shrine Club Officers

The Sidney Shrine Club Saxophone band led by George A. Bolduc elected officers last Friday: Bolduc as president and director, J. Earl Thayer as vice president and assistant director, Earl R. Kratz as secretary and treasurer, Herman Schroeder as librarian. The roll list includes twenty two members with two soprano saxophones to be added before closing.

Sidney Shrine Club George A. Bolduc J. Earl Thayer Earl R. Kratz Herman Schroeder Blaine Grabill C. W. Hornaday Ernest Nelson Fred Morgan R. 8. Scott Co. W. West

Miss Chesebro Takes Long Vacation for Health in Nebraska

Miss Alice Chesebro leaves the Variety Store for an extended stay in eastern Nebraska to rest and regain strength at a lower altitude, hoping the change will improve health, after a period of weakness at higher elevation.

Alice Chesebro Nebraska

University of Nebraska Glee Club Concert Review

The University of Nebraska Glee Club performed to a good crowd on Tuesday night with Frank Leisher as the sole Sid ney participant. Some numbers stood out with notable solos and quartets, while the chorus lagged. Scenes from Robin Hood and tunes like Open the Gates of the Temple and On the Sea impressed. the group extended their stay to Denver after the show. A screening before the concert showed Notre Dame Nebraska football highlights and a news image of General Pershing with trainer Jack West, whose death was reported that afternoon.

University of Nebraska Glee Club Sidney Frank Leisher Oscar Bennett Vance Doty Temple Our Denver Nebraska University General Pershing Jack West

Remembering Old Time Dance at Slayter Garage

An immense Sidney crowd filled Hardy's Ball Room for an all free old time dance honoring O. D. Slayter of the Slayter Garage. Despite a green new floor, two hundred couples began with rye waltz and fourteen square dances. The four‑man orchestra from Dalton, Bunker Hill, and the Gerke brothers provided spirited music as spectators joined in.

O. D. Slayter Slayter Garage Sidney Mr. Slayter Hardy Pepper Louis Reimers Dalton Fred Seimers Bunker Hill Gerke Brothers

Musician James T. Roberts Departs Amid Wind and Sand

The former organist at the U. S. A. leaves in abrupt fashion. Manager Miller sobs, then receives a strange long distance wire in which Roberts jokes about being no camel. Readers recall his piano prowess, steady organ tuning, and hefty salary as winds and boulders raged.

James T. Roberts Miller Mr. Roberts

Injury Report on Mrs Peirce in Hot Springs

Mrs R S Scott reports her mother Mrs Peirce was seriously injured when a car swerved onto the sidewalk near their Hot Springs South Dakota home. Splints were removed from the leg but healing had not begun, leaving the family anxious about her return home.

R. S. Scott Hot Springs South Dakota Peirce Scott

Sidney Defeats Chappell H 5 in Narrow Thriller

Sidney edged Chappell 10 to 9 after five overtime minutes on the home floor amid a large crowd. Captain Null hit a decisive foul goal for Sidney as Bristol of Chappell fouled out, and St Patrick’s Academy lost 16 to 6 to the Terriers earlier, signaling strong material for next year.

Chappell Sidney Null Bristol Pride St. Patrick's Academy Sidney Terriers Teriers

Get Copy in Early Thursday At The Telegraph Printery

The Telegraph printery is crowded on early Thursday as contributors advertisers ministers and schools rush to submit copy and notices for the week If Thursday could host only Thursday events an orderly system would ensure everything fits and nothing is crowded out The piece urges timely submissions to maintain an orderly paper flow.

Telegraph

Near Accidents on Central and Second Streets

Reported minor vehicle incidents Saturday to Tuesday at Central and Second with scraped rims and jammed fenders. A near city smash up seems likely as drivers admit slow speeds and a push to speed up among some motorists.

Central

Knights of Columbus Dance At St Patrick’s Auditorium Sees Success

The Knights of Columbus hosted a successful dance at St Patrick’s auditorium last night. Proceeds will fund their May state convention in Sidney. The event boosted local advertising and left visitors with a lasting positive impression of the town.

Knights of Columbus St. Patrick’s Auditorium Knights Sidney

Masons Hold Busy Last Friday Night Event at Temple

The Masons social night filled the Masonic Temple to capacity with strong turnout from towns within 40 miles. A banquet fed attendees in the club rooms. Shrine Suax aphone band, now 21 members, performed. Gladys Dunkin is ill with scarlet fever at her south city home.

Masonic Temple Shrine Suaxaphone Gladys Dunkin

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Good Fellowship OF Business Men Woman’s Club Royal Neighbors Osborn Shrine Band Uni Glee Club Lost Chappell H The Masons
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