Four Independence Day Robbery and Slugging Incident Sparks Arrests
Cheyenne officials charge two men with malicious assault and robbery after a taxi driver identified them as the assailants on the Cheyenne to Pine Bluffs highway. Lyle Evans and Bernard Mason, ages 19 and 24, were captured nine miles southeast of Sidney following a gun battle and pursuit, though their accounts differ from those of witnesses.
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Dwight Fisher
Cheyenne
Pine Bluffs
Lyle Evans
Bernard Mason
Wyoming
Sidney
James M. Nelson
William Schulz
Evans
Mason
Fisher
Fair Grounds
Kenfield
Union Pacific Railroad
Schultz
Denver
Grabill Merrymakers Score Hit at U S A Theatre
Grabill's Merrymakers staged Jazz Mad at the U S A theatre to strong audiences in Sidney. Skits and numbers by the orchestra were praised as first class, proving local talent equals road shows. The same act returns tonight with the feature Our Dancing Daughters starring Joan Crawford and John Mack Brown.
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Grabill
Merrymakers
Sidney
Joan Crawford
John Mack Brown
July 4th Celebration Draws Large Attendance at Krueger's Lake
Perfect weather greeted the Fourth of July at Krueger's Lake where organizers estimated crowds over 5,000. Water sports, a new toboggan slide, dances July 3 and 4, a University of Colorado band, a public wedding, fireworks, and polo and ball games filled the day. Cars from western Nebraska counties crowded the grounds.
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Kruegers
C. P. Millett
Laurelle Fundingsland
University of Colorado Rhythm Boys
Nebraska
Rainfall Lifts Crop Prospects Across County
Farmers report a useful Sunday night shower across Cheyenne county with widespread rain from 9 pm to early Monday. The Burlington observer M A Shipman notes the precipitation was well distributed, aided soil moisture, and reduced fire danger. The heaviest falls were near Sidney, with lighter rain near Potter and between Peetz and Sterling. Cloudy cool conditions followed, aiding soaking in moisture. Continued notes on the page.
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Cheyenne
M. A. Shipman
Burlington Railroad
Sidney
Potter
Peetz
Sterling
Here
Lorenzo
Sidney Boys in Entertainers at Methodist Church Thursday
The Yellow and Brown entertainers, including two Sidney boys, will perform at the Methodist church Thursday night July 11 at 8 p m. Lawrence Davis and Verne Livingston, both Wesleyan University students, are the local members. Davis sings in the quartet and Livingston is the reader.
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Sidney Boys
Lawrence Davis
Verne Livingston
Wesleyan University
Davis
Livingston
Legion Auxiliary Sponsors Big Dance at Wolbur Hall
The American Legion Auxiliary presents a big dance in Wolbur Hall next Monday with Grabill's nine piece orchestra. Described as one of the year’s best dances, the event will charge regular dollar admission and highlights Wolbur Hall as a top west Nebraska dance venue.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Wol- Bur Hall
Grabill
Wol-Bur Hall
Nebraska
New Masonic Lodge Established in Dalton Harmony Lodge No 321
Harmony Lodge No. 321 Masonic lodge was instituted last night in Dalton lodge rooms with state officers and members from Sidney's Frank Welch lodge in attendance. A banquet preceded the instituting ceremonies.
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Harmony Lodge No
Dalton
Frank Welch Lodge
Sidney
Leon Fine's July Clearance Sale Opens Today
The Telegraph reports Leon Fine's holds a regular July clearance sale opening today with a range of seasonable merchandise priced as gains. The page advertises attractive bar goods and other desirable items featured in this issue.
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Leon Fine’s
Telegraph
Masonic Golden Anniversary Event in Sidney Wednesday
The Sidney Masonic lodge marks 50 years since chartering in 1879 with a Wednesday banquet and ceremonies. Robert S. Oberfelder, the last charter member in Sidney, will receive the 50 year badge, alongside A. B. Persinger of Lodge Pole and Frank Welch lodge pioneers. State officers Ira C. Fleet Bishop G. A. Beecher and Late Savage, plus local officers, will speak with Beecher expected as the lead speaker.
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Sidney
Robert S. Oberfelder
Hastings
Savage
Omaha
Bishop Beecher
Winnifred Lute Maries Kimball Man Married in Denver
Miss Winnifred Lute of Denver wed Dr Miley R Markley in a double ring ceremony at Park Hill Methodist Episcopal church Denver Eight oclock Friday evening Rev J A Glendinning assisted by Bishop Charles L Mead The bride wore white satin with lace and a tulle veil a wreath of orange blossoms and Ophelia roses The maid of honor was her sister Natalie Lute in pink taffeta with Ophelia roses and orchid sweet peas Bridesmaids were Isabelle Birney Laura Eggert and Isabelle …
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Winnifred Lute
Denver
Miley R. Markley
Park Hill Methodist Episcopal Church
J. A. Glendinning
Charles L. Mead
Natalie Lute
Isabelle Birney
Laura Eggert
Isabelle
Three Diehard Escape From Crash Near Peetz Enroute Sidney
Three occupants bound for Sidney escaped injury after a Chevrolet coupe skidded 50 to 60 feet on a sand road near a sharp curve south of Peetz. The car rolled over twice and landed in the ditch. a woman and two children exited through an open window with minor scratches. The Texas licensed car, borrowed from Harry Dunbar, was towed for minor repairs before continuing to Sidney.
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Sidney
Peetz
Poetz
Fornoff
Texas
Harry Dunbar
Junior Leaguers Ready for Play in p-District-Tourney
Champions in 32 Nebraska counties have been decided in the American Legion-World Herald junior baseball league. County tournaments have been in progress statewide and the winning clubs are priming for 16 district meets to be held Friday and Saturday. Douglas County is the only one without a champion. Of 21 teams in Omaha, two are already assured entry to the state tournament via district titles, while two districts will decide their titleholders Tuesday.
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Nebraska
American Legion-World Herald
Douglas
Omaha
Sidney Golfers Seek Fifth Evergreen Title Defense
Sidney country club golfers gather at the Evergreen resort to defend the invitation tourney title won four straight years. M. H. Robineau, the 1927 champion, may compete after a Friday operation. a strong Sidney contingent expects to retain the trophy despite a smaller group.
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Sidney
Evergreen
Edward Eaton Killed When Car Tumbles in Kimball County
Fourth of July celebrations in Sidney and nearby towns left one fatality and several minor injuries. Edward Eaton, Kimball prominent truck farmer, died instantly when his car overturned in rugged country north of Potter. Two other occupants were seriously hurt but expected to recover. Other incidents included five girls in a car overturning near Bronson with only bruises and scratches, and two additional vehicles with no injuries.
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Sidney
Edward Eaton
Kimball
Potter
Eaton
Sidney District Census Shows 153 More Students
The Sidney school district No 1 census reports an increase of 153 students in the last term versus the previous nine months. Board member L T Poole notes housing was tight despite the gain and locals expect the 1930 census to place Sidney around or near 4000. Builders and new families are cited as factors in growth.
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Sidney
L. T. Poole
Board of Education
Corres
Gurley Farmer John E. Shelly Dies in Omaha Hospital
John E. Shelly a leading Gurley area farmer died at University hospital Omaha July 6 after three weeks illness He was 48 funeral set for Thursday at 1 30 pm English Lutheran church Gurley Rev W T Kahse to officiate Burial in Sidney Greenlawn cemetery Survived by wife and six children Hazel Everett Evelyn Armita Genevieve and Veldi
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John E. Shelly
East Gurley
University Hospital
Omaha
Shelly
Gurley
W. T. Kahse
Sidney Greenlawn
Mr. Shelly
Hazel
Everett
Evelyn
Armita
Genevieve
Veldi
Presbyterian Official To Visit Here Soon
Rev. H. C. Welker pastor of the local Presbyterian church announced that Dr. Keeler head of the department of building and property of the Presbyterian church will likely visit Sydney in the near future to confer with church officers about financial assistance for their building project.
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H. C. Welker
Presbyterian Church
Keeler
New York City
The
Sidney
Three Dalton Youths Paroled to Parents
Three Dalton youths charged with robbing the Frank Rhea filling station were brought before Judge J. L. Tewell in district court Saturday morning. The boys admitted guilt and were paroled to their parents after a friendly admonition from the judge, with their fathers appearing in court.
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Dalton
Frank Rhea
J. L. Tewell
Infant dies here July Fourth
Ruby Duffy two day old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Duffy died July 4 and was buried in Sidney cemetery Saturday. Rev Hal Schenck of the Methodist Episcopal church officiated at the funeral services.
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Ruby Duffy
Ernest Duffy
Sidney
Hal Schenck
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Plead Not Guilty To Charges Here Saturday
Woodrow Atkinson of North Platte and Robert Brady of Alliance were brought before District Judge J. L. Tewell. They faced charges of possession and transportation of intoxicating liquors, pled not guilty, and were bound over for hearing with bonds of $500 each. They were arrested last Wednesday night east of Sidney. a Ford roadster with Lincoln county plates was seized.
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Woodrow Atkinson
North Platte
Robert Brady
Alliance
J. L. Tewell
Sidney
Lincoln County
George Loos Show Opens Under Sidney Legion Post Auspices
The J. George Loos show, largest visitor here, opens under the American Legion. Nine riding devices and 20 high class features amuse crowds. Eco the horse like man and the Darktown Follies draw big sections. Rides run 7 pm nightly with a Saturday matinee for children.
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J. George Loos
American Legion
Loos
Darktown Follies
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Leon Fine
Kimball Man
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Miles R. Markley
Groom
Cheyenne County
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Strong Corps
Scenic Colorado Mountain Resort
Sidney Club
Sdney
Omaha Hospital
George Loos
Sidney Legion Post
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