Wookey Larson wedding at Christ Episcopal Church
Miss Bethene Wookey and William LeRoy Larson Jr. wed at Christ Episcopal Church in a Thursday ceremony at 2 pm, with a nobly decorated sanctuary, floral arrangements of white roses and pink and white snapdragons, and a reception at the bride's home. Attendants included Ellen Wookey and Lee Witters. Rev. Harold Shay officiated. The couple will reside in Denver after Mr. Larson’s Navy service and a period at Williams College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldred Merrick
Wookey
Ellen Wookey
Lee Witters
S Wookey
Jeannette Larson
Miss Wookey
Lincoln
United States Navy
Naval Hospital
Seattle
Washington
South Pacific
Williams College
Williamstown
Massachusetts
Delmar Oeltjen
Antone Oeltjen
Potter
Phyllis Jean Hope
Rose Hope
Naval Station
Bremerton Yards
Saddle Club Hosts Barn Dance at Country Club
Saddle Club of Lodgepole Valley held a Thursday Barn Dance with sixty members and many guests at the Country Club. Guests included Mr and Mrs Walter Stewart Mr and Mrs Charles Deaver and others. Refreshments were served at midnight. Alice Knox Married to Frank Oliverius in Riverdale Nebraska announcement notes the marriage of their daughter to Mr Frank Oliverius of Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wordens
E. D. Worden
Hazel
Worden
E. L. Uptegrove
Mark Howard
Ira Lund
Tena Miller
Richards
John Treinen
William Raddatz
George Fehringer
Saddle Club
Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club
Country Club
Walter Stewart
Charles Deaver
Joe Ruttner
Leonard Beyer
Ella Mae Beyer
Pat Heaton Jr
Harold Olson
Elberne Leuhrs
Howard Mann
J. S. Karnik
Stewart
Deaver
Alice Knox
Frank Oliverius
J. S. Knox
Riverdale
Nebraska
Sidney
Arc Society and St Martha's Guild Schedule
Coming events list shows Arc Society meeting at the Presbyterian Manse Wednesday at 8 p.m. and St Martha's Guild gathering at Mrs E L Uptegrove's home 1621 Illinois Apt 1 with co-hostesses Mrs A D Greenlee and Mrs Benjamin Snyder on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kreader
Presbyterian Circle
J. C. Kreader
Hans Jacobson
Joe Lambert
Vern Livingston
Harold Keith
Howard Osborne
Arc Society
St. Martha’s Guild
E. L. Uptegrove
Illinois
Apt
A. D. Greenlee
Benjamin Snyder
Farm Values Rise During War Years 1940 to 1945
The Balance Sheet of Agriculture issued by the USDA bureau of agricultural economics shows farm physical asset values climbing from 49 to 74 billion dollars between 1940 and 1945, with a notable rise in 1944. Higher prices drive the valuation, while sustained farm income remains the key factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
USDA
Farm population drop shown in 1940 to 1945 estimates
U S rural population on farms declined about 17 percent from 1940 to 1945 according to Agriculture Department estimates. Farm population fell from 30 million in 1940 to a little over 25 million in 1945, meaning roughly one in six people left farming in five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Tomato Picking Increases Yields In Trials
Experiments show picking tomatoes twice weekly raised yield by 16 percent in a standard variety and nearly doubled the yield of an early variety, indicating frequent harvests boost productivity.
City Bowling League Standings and High Scores
City bowling standings show Mayfair 159, Pip's 1 98, Boyd's 14 10, Barbers 9 15, Green Lantern 8 16, Story's 8 16. Last week results: Barbers 3 Story's 0, U. P 2 Green Lantern 1, Pip's 3 South Table 0, Boyd's 2 Mayfair 1. High team game U. P 2478. High series Brown 572. Top individual scores Oskvarek 244, Williams 213, Jobman 200, Brown 201, Galvin 201, Perry 200.
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U. P
Mayfair
Pip’s
Boyd's
Barbers
Green Lantern
Story’s
Boyd’s
Brown
Local notes from Sidney and surrounding areas in brief
Mrs. Marion Neary and son Jon moved into Hardy Apartments after living with Mrs. Neary's parents, the Ahlms. Mrs. Leon Finch left Sunday for a buying trip to Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Helfrich and daughter Pauline hosted luncheon for Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Weller and son David. Leo Samson and family moved to Sidney, living at 1740 12th Avenue. Leonard Herrod resigned from The Western Drug Co. and plans to remain in Sidney. Mrs. William R. Priest left Thursday to join her husband in Columbus, Georgia. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Ackerman visited Denver earlier this week. Sidney residents attended a Sterling concert with many locals listed. Miss Helen Lockwood vacationed with her parents, then joined Miss Mary Ella Reese in Denver en route to Kerrville, Texas for a visit with Miss Reese's parents. They will spend two to three weeks in Texas before returning to Sidney.
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Leonard Herrod
The
Western Drug Co
Telegraph
Sidney
Mr. Herrod
William R. Priest
Columbus
Georgia
Helen Lockwood
L. L. Lockwood
Mary Ella Reese
Denver
Kerrville
Texas
Miss Reese
Olson and Gell Return from Arizona Trip
Kenneth Olson and Earl Gell returned last week from a trip to Arizona. Miss Hazel Olson of Denver accompanied them to Sidney and spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs O A Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Olson
Earl Gell
Arizona
Hazel Olson
Denver
Sidney
Mrs
O. A. Olson
Notable local residents and travelers across Colorado and Nebraska
Leonard Fine a Denver University student spent the weekend in Sidney with his parents Mr and Mrs Leon Fine. James Takis on vacation from Boyd's Cigar Store visits Denver and Boulder. Rudy Munderloh Corner Grocery Gurley bedridden with a foot injury from stepping on a nail. Mrs Clayton Lindley recovering after major operation at St Luke's Denver. Senator Ray Babcock attended a legislative meeting in McCook. Rev Ralph E Kersey returned from Mayo Clinic Rochester MN after medical care. Elberne Luehrs guests at A O Olson home. Luehrs recently discharged from Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Fine
Denver University
Sidney
Mrs
Leon Fine
James Takis
Boyd’s Cigar Store
Denver
Boulder, Colo
Rudy Munderloh
Gurley
Clayton Lindley
St. Luke's Hospital
Mr. Lindley
Elberne Luehrs
Ueuhrs
A. O. Olson
Luehrs
Army
Fort Robinson
Nebr
Huff Couple Relocate to 1241 Quince Street
Mr and Mrs Elmer Huff have moved to 1241 Quince Street. Mrs Willa Belle, formerly of that address, has moved to Denver to make her home. Mr Huff is employed at the Waddell Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Huff
Quince Street
Willa Belle
Denver
Huff
Waddell Cafe
Raddatz Widow Dies in Denver After Strep Threat
Mrs Ed Raddatz formerly of Lodgepole died in Denver Thursday night at 9 o clock from a strep threat. Survived by husband and several children, mother Carrie Bowser of Lodgepole, four sisters including Mrs George Hillman of Lodgepole and Mrs Ida Rhodes of Sterling, two brothers George Bowser of Lodgepole and Walter Bowser of Tulsa. Also notes moves of Leo LaRiviere family from Detroit Lakes to Rapid City after Navy discharge. Harold Kettler family moving from 1116 Forrest Street to a farm north of Sidney after Army discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Raddatz
Lodgepole
Denver
Carrie Bowser
George Hillman
Jack Pulcifer
California
Ida Rhodes
Sterling
Colorado
Bertha Hints
Chicago
George Bowser
Walter Bowser
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Harold Kettler
Forrest Street
Sidney
Kettler
Adams family travels to Salinas Kansas home
A. W. Adams of the West Hotel drove to Salinas Kansas last week with his son Chester Adams and Mrs. Adams and their baby Charles to their Salinas residence.
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A. W. Adams
The
West Hotel
Salinas, Kansas
Chester Adams
Adams
Charles
Salinas
Sidney Visit Ties Honeymoon Couple to Genevan Roots
Mr and Mrs Robert Grant of Geneva visited Sidney on Friday en route from a Colorado Springs and Denver honeymoon. They were met by Mrs Grants father John Weiand of Lincoln. Miss Dorothy Maring of Gering spent a weekend as a Sidney visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Weiand
Lincoln
Country Club
Robert Grant
Geneva
Grant
Colorado
Sidney
Weiand
Welands
Colorado Springs
Denver
Dorothy ‘Maring of
Gering
Mrs Lillian Bryant Visiting Scottsbluff Woman
Mrs Lillian Bryant of Scottsbluff is a houseguest of Mrs J C Kreader.
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Lillian Bryant
Scottsbluff
J. C. Kreader
Local Moves Bring Weller Family to Jackson Street
Mr and Mrs Glenn Weller and their family relocate to 540 Jackson Street from 1117 Rose Street. Mr and Mrs William Breternitz have recently bought 1117 Rose Street and are moving into that property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Weller
Jackson Street
Rose Street
William Breternitz
Rose
Holtman and Dunns Visit Lodgepole in Weekend Stop
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Holtman and Mrs. Sydney Dunn spent Thursday in Lodgepole. The Holtmans visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Holtman while Mrs. Dunn stayed with her mother Mrs. Harriett Kidney. Sheaffer’s Skrip ink advertised by The Telegraph Printing Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Holtman
Sydney Dunn
Lodgepole
Holtman
Henry Holtman
Dunn
Harriett Kidney
Sheaffer
Skrip
Telegraph Printing Co
Navy to discharge 1600 high point veterans aboard USS Lowndes
Pearl Harbor, T. H. Kermit L. Moore in the group of 1600 Navy veterans being returned to the States for discharge aboard the USS Lowndes. The ship left Pearl Harbor January 15 and is due in San Francisco around January 21. Army discharges awarded to Erwin H. Marx Arthur A. Disney Evelyn N. Green Dick E. Smith Elmer G. Huff and Eugene S. Zwickl. Navy discharges to Rol L. Wasmund and Paul D. Thomas. Vernon C. Warren received his discharge at Greensboro N C January 24. Chester Adams received an honorable discharge and plans to return to Salinas Kansas with his wife and baby. Harold K. Langley of Camp Pickett Virginia is on a thirty day home furlough.
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Pearl Harbor
T. H.kermit L. Moore
Sidney
Navy
States
Lowndes
San Francisco
Army
Erwin H. Marx
Arthur A. Disney
Evelyn N. Green
Dick E. Smith
Elmer G. Huff
Eugene S. Zwickl
Roland L. Wasmund
Paul D. Thomas
Cpl
Vernon C. Warren
M. Warren
Dalton
Greensboro
N. C
Chester Adams
A. W. Adams
Salinas
Kansas
Harold K. Langley
Camp Pickett
USS Robinson-Melvin M. McCoy Sailor Returns to San Diego
Fireman second class from Sidney serves on the destroyer Robinson heading to San Diego after delivering the end of the longest engagement.
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Robinson
Melvin M. McCoy
Sidney
San Diego
Calif
Robinson Glory Ship Earned Fame as Lucky Destroyer
Stay in Shanghai to be made by any U S ship since the end of the war. The Robinson became known as a lucky ship after being the only one of eight destroyers in her squadron not to suffer a hit. She saw action at Tinian Saipan the Palaus Leyte Tarakan Borneo Mindoro Luzon Lingayen Gulf and other island invasions and the Battle of Surigao Strait. The crew credits their mascot Little Robby a gremlin on the masthead for the good fortune.
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Shanghai
U. S
Robinson
Tinian
Saipan
Palaus
Leyte
Tarakan
Borneo
Mindoro
Luzon
Lingayen Gulf
Surigao Strait
Little Robby
Joe Bolke Returns Home After Honorary Service Discharge
Joe Bolke arrived at the home of his parents Mr and Mia Bolke after overseas service. He has received an honorable discharge from the military.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Bolke
Mia
Ben Bolke
Air Clothing: Sun and Air Drying Guidance
Clothing should be aired by sunning and drying for a few hours, twice during summer, especially after rain. Store items in dresser drawers away from moisture when not in use to prevent mustiness and mildew. Regular airing improves freshness and freshness of fabrics.
Land Under Cultivation Declines in U S
A report states more than 43 million acres in the United States are unsuitable for cultivated crops due to steepness erosion wetness and stoniness. It calls for retirement to grass or trees to prevent waste.
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United States
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Elda
Mirla Rae
MaryAnn
Ethel Marie Johnson
Oberlin
Charles Larson
Bertrand
Ross Barker
Robert Clark
George Washington
E. A. Winter
E. S. Sherrerd
T. E. Kokjer
Les Cleary
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Lois Jane Cleary
W. H. Cleary
Ovid
Edward Lei
Alex Lei
Henry Dorn
Madge Cleary
Miss Wilma Segelke
Miss Cleary
Miss Segelke
Harry Benzel
Eddie Edward Monneger
Caroline Wilt
Max Wilt
Caroline
Jean Hiett
Judy Allen
LaVonne Lessig
Donald Seiverson
Jean Aurich
Patricia Tolles
Mary Lou Knndadtson
Alonna
Donna
Larry Beck
Carol Jean Lungwitz
Rick Ladine
Caroline Atkins
Agnes Ladine
Altar Society
Bridge
Five Hundred
St. Patrick's Auditorium
George Fahy
Mike Zwickl
Frank Rauner
Herbert Hruska
Francis Hruska
Frank Dickes
Tom Kallhoff
Rebecca Baker
Bertha Richards
Matt Hemmer
John Schmitt
Sylvia Ann Swanke
Charles Swanke
Wilma Dickes
Maxine Kallhoff
Betty Ann Murray
Mary Ann Maher
Wanda Jean George
Sheila Downey
Jeannette Witters
Janice Pence
Jeanette Larson
Betty Simodynes
Bill Heinlein
Wesley Jensen
Fritz Braver
Fritz Brauer
Brauer
Richard Brauer
Arthur Brauer
E. R. Brauer
Fred Wittig
Elmer Weber
Alvin Narjes
Gus Narjest
Belieus
Forrest Belieu
E. L. Hoover
Carl Ziegler
Ziegler
Alvin Duis
Earl Bishop
Glenn Draper
Mary Runge
L. L. Shuman
Shuman
H. M. Underwood
Ben Haines
W. F. Straight
J. O. Lobb
Samuel Goldwyn
Ragged Angels
Walter Brennan
Andrea Leeds
Joel McGrea
Marion Neary
Jon
Hardy Apartments
Leon Finch
P. J. Helfrich
Pauline
David
Leo Samson
12Th Avenue
W. P. Ackerman
D. R. Thomas
J. R. Taylor
Lee Ellsworth
Grant Mathews
Roy Liggett
Guy Shaw
P. J. Heaton
Helen Peetz
Verna Robinson
Dorothy Anderson
Suzanne
M. A. Banta
Barbara
Ruth Livingston
Wendell Belieu
Bob Duis
B. H. Grimm
W. E. Cunningham
Joanne
Norma Lee Rowan
Lottie Rowan
Russell Dedrick
O. J. Weymouth
Ray Babcock
McCook
Ralph E. Kersey
Rochester
Minnesota
Mayo Bros. Clinic
Leo LaRiviere
Detroit Lakes
Minn
Rapid City, S. D
LaRiviere
Sidney, Nebraska
RVE
FOX Inter Mountain Theatre
Matinee
M-G
Ginger Rogers
Walter Pidgeon
Lana Turner
van Johnson
Nna
Tut
Samuel Gold
Sinclair Lewis
Colman
Helen
Directed By
John Tord
Saaw
Toy
Joel McCrea
Gene Reynglos
Marjorie Main
Jascha Weifetz
Archie Mays
Cheyenne County
Lou
Abbott Costello
Preston Foster
Lucille Ball
Jackie
Bud’’ Jenkins
Dangers
Sma
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