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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1925
Page
15
Snyder and Snyder for Mitchell Bayard Conn for Duker. Referee Embree. Coming games are with Bridgeport here Friday January 30 and with Alliance here Friday February 6. The boys second term plans games with nearby towns. girls will host more games with home doubleheaders.
Outlining a list of local and visiting attendees, the report notes Booth, W. W. Jordan, Wm. Kilgore, J. W. Goodale, Albert Greenlee, Joe Sand, Harry Quinn, Elmer Grabill, Al Benish, O. C. Dimick and W. B. Pit man among those present. Out of town attorneys include Mulfinger Webb of Omaha, Robert Beatty of North Platte, Robert Starr of Ravenna, and Roland Rodman plus Oscar A. Torgerson of Kimball.
Mr and Mrs Oren Maley rent the Doran and Hadley building on West 3rd Street and plan a modern home bake shop once equipment arrives. Mrs Maley is known as an excellent cook and Sidney will welcome the new enterprise.
Lorenzo Jim Walker moved part of the Lorenzo lumber shed to his farm north of town. Claus Struve sold three horses this week, two to Guy Shaw and one to Mrs. Fulton. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Horn visit relatives in town. Mrs. Peter Struve on sick list. Miss Oneila Fitch visited friends in Dalton. Fred Walker family returned from North Bend visit. John Westphalen accompanied them home. Several residents attended Friends Making Day in Sidney. Edward Meier and R. O. Bean hosts. Clyde Johnson dined with Bean. Green family from Burns visited the Switzeberger home. Community dance for Mr. Meier’s birthday drew about 100 guests. Bake sale at Burgess Music store upcoming January 31 at 1 PM. School notes mention Delno Fitch’s return, Victor Brothers’ absence, and Opal Fitch ill. Opal’s sister Omelia covered. Basketball game at Peetz noted with Lorenso playing well. Ladies held bake sale planning for new basketball uniforms and routes discussed.
Dodge Brothers reported 1924 as the most successful year, with production and sales up 35.6 percent despite a downtrend in the auto industry. Shipments totaled 225,104 units, including 193,861 passenger cars and 31,243 commercial vehicles, while total production since inception reached 1,250,000. President Frederick J. Haynes credited the gains to enduring values, factory expansion, improved manufacturing, and public confidence, with 1926 forecast to exceed 1925 as dealers anticipate a busy period.
The Nebraska Bar Association announces its second annual high school essay contest under the citizenship committee. Prizes include 14 carat gold, silver, and bronze medals across eighteen judicial districts. The winning district essays advance to the state contest for a mounted silk American flag prize and further medals. Eligibility covers regularly registered high school students. essays must focus on The Federal Constitution and the Courts, up to 2500 words, single-sided, no writer name, and due April 15 1925 to district chairmen.
The Fortnightly club enjoyed an evening with Mr. and Mrs. Guy V. Doran. After a delicious chicken dinner the attendees played bridge. Mrs. Barger won high honors.
The Lerenze basketball team plays Petter at Lerense Friday night January 90 at 7 30. Admission is 25 cents.
The Frances Willard Union will meet with Mrs A A Rudd on Friday afternoon February 6 at 2 30 PM.
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