Sidney Celebrates Fourth of July in Grand Parade
The Sidney Fourth of July celebration featured ornate decorations by a professional designer and a grand procession led by Juco Osborn as marshal. The march included Uncle Sam, Home Guards, Boy Scouts, bands, a Red Cross contingent, and a notable tribute to mothers and wives of soldiers, including Mrs. Bixby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
W. L. Miles
Juco Osborn
Clark Fuller
Uncle Sam
Ladys
Sidney Home Guards
Sidney Boy Scouts
Sidney Cornet
Red Cross
Sammy Girls
U. PP
U.P
Carpenter’s
Carpenters Union
W. F. Bassett
BF. A. Gapen
Kinley Mclintosh
H. K. Fuller
A. J. Jorgenson
Lloyd Mann
Ernest Stuht
Bixby
Griffiths
Roettger
Morgan
J. J. McIntosh
Barger
Ahrens
War Savings Meeting Full of Purpose
The War Savings meeting held in the high school auditorium was presided by John Daugherty, president of the school board. It drew 127 pledge signers and formed clubs of 25 to 50 members with chairs and secretaries to mobilize war fund drives through local organizations and county coordinators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Daugherty
H. E. Munter
Rom
Small Cyclone Visits Gurley
Last Friday evening Gurley was visited by a small cyclone that tore tops off cars and damaged buildings for about a minute. A horse was displaced and several cars moved, but no rain fell. Lutheran church service flag additions list about seventy names. A barn dance at Kucera's is announced for Saturday, July 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gurley
Nelson
Sidney
Andrew Christensen
Harry Bangert
Schroeder
Guy Dedrick
Henry Weyerts
James Mitchell
Kund D. Kulliudson
Seville
Kucera’s
Assurance of Early Oil Development in Cheyenne County
The county faces a rosy future if current oil surveys prove sound. Government geologists find Cheyenne prospects comparable to major fields in Wyoming, Colorado, and Texas, with Sidney Draw a key target. The Liberty Oil and Refining Company, backed by Nebraska investors, plans the first well soon, pending released tools and final setup. D. R. Jones is highlighted as a driving local figure shaping Sidney into a potential large commercial center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Cheyenne County
Andach Group
Wyoming
Colorado
Texas
Sidney Draw
Copany
Oil Company
Nebraska
Liberty Oil and Refining Company
Sidney
D. R. Jones
Mr. Jones
Jones
Sidney von
Red Cross Annual Meeting Elects Officers and Trustees
The Red Cross annual meeting held Friday night in the district courtroom elected four officers by acclamation. Mrs. West and Mrs. Phelps were re elected as chairwoman and vice chairwoman. Leon Fine to continue as treasurer and A J Jorgenson named secretary to replace Mrs. Mann. Retiring trustees Mrs. Owen and Frank Nolin reelected to three year terms. Mrs. C L Munn thanked for her service. Meeting adjourned to War Savings schoolhouse duties with reports to resume later.
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Red Cross
District Court Room
West
Phelps
Leon Fine
A. J. Jorgenson
C. L. Mann
O. KR. Owen
Frank Nolin
C. L. Munn
War Savings Club Organization
Injured Citizen Welcome Home
Charles Nepinsky has returned home from Omaha after burns and an electric shock near death. He credits doctor Mantor for pulling him to safety and easing his worries, saying the hospital stay freed him from concerns about business, family, and finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Nepinsky
Omaha
Doc Mantor
Service Flag Rites Held at St. Patrick's
A large congregation at St. Patrick's witnessed the dedication of a service flag for twenty fallen soldiers. Father Anton Link led a patriotic sermon urging support for the United States and war efforts, praising past struggles for freedom. The crowd sang The Star Spangled Banner and America after prayers, with non Catholic praise noted and local ads appended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Church
Home Guards
Knights of Columbus
Father Anton Link
Father Link
Sidney
United States
Christopher Columbus
Father Dink
America
Weather brings rare cool spell and late frosts
The text notes a recent stretch of cool weather from last Thursday to Tuesday, with showers aiding corn, small grains, and gardens. Frost occurred in spots on two nights, causing minor damage like leaf blackening, while Tuesday brought hot, enervating conditions for crops and livestock. The piece humorously mentions a town celebration and shoe-blackening as a prep gesture.
Brett and wife visit on Wednesday
JL Brett and his wife of Sextorp were in town on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JL. Brett
of Sextorp
Local Commissioner Post Open Again After Rihn Declines
Frank X. Rihn will not seek re election to the county commission after six years in office and prior service. Potential candidates named include Herman Folkerts Otto Person J B Halston Sidney Hernan Brauer J H Wiker Isaac Grabill Carl Hellwig and others. Primary day is August 20 with filings due by July 20, and the county seeks suitable candidates for all offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank X. Rihn
Herman Folkerts
Gurley
Otto Person
Dalton
J. B. Halston
Sidney
J. O. Fundingsland
Hernan Brauer
J. H. Wiker
Isaac Grablll
Carl Hellwig
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War Savings Meeting
Gidney Adden
State
Orvice
Jesse C McNish
J. W. Johnson
Medlock
L. C. Opper
Red Cross Annual Meeting
St. Patrick’s
Sidney Battery
West Lincoln Way
Osborn Garage
Panama
Oberfelder
ING CO
Sidney, Nebraska
Tro
Farm Bank Service
the American Bank
Weath
W. A. Zwink
Osborn Building
Vath’s Pharmacy
L. W. Vath
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