Local Social Roundup and Family Visits
A Sunday of meals and hospitality. Miss Lucile Waddell dined with Miss Laura Rudd of Sidney. August Gade hosted and several families shared Sunday dinners and suppers. Fielden Waddell returned from a Boy Scout week in the mountains. Ed Planck and Dressler shopped in Sidney while Ardis Dresser celebrated her second birthday. Families gathered for church picnic at Olson Grove and neighbors hosted dinners in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Weltun
Matin Christensen
Lucile Waddell
Laura Rudd
Sidney
August Gade
G Weaver's
Lee Johnson
Sam Irwin
Fielden Waddell
Albert Gade
Daugther
Dorothy
Earl Johnson
Ray Tremain
Lester Elkington
E. Planck
Ardis Dresser
Will Gade
Irwin Gade
Emil Gade
T. G. Waddell
Fred Irwin
Josie Irwin
J C. Jorgensen
Olson Grove
Floyd Dressler
Ardis
Nels Johnson
Outlook for 1929 Auto Industry Promises Strong Gains
Vice president of a major car company reports from field reps across the United States that midyear prospects for the next six months look favorable. He notes higher savings deposits, continued construction, highway programs expanding car use, strong meat and grain prices, and cotton stability, with farmers likely to buy more cars than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Tracy
America
Mgr.Tracy
Local social notes from Grand Prairie and area
Grand Prairie and neighboring communities abound with visits and festivities. Mr and Mrs Sam Irwin and Lisle Shaeffer attended James Irwin’s home gathering with ice cream and cake. Mrs Albert Frerichs injured her eyes when a spray pump broke. treated at Taylor hospital and improving. Many families host guests and attend Fourth of July celebrations at Krueger's lake and Sterling. Several trips to Sidney, Dalton, and Denver are noted, with multiple visits among Hoagland Johnson Jorgensen Welton and Gade families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Irwin
Lisle Shaeffer
James Irwin
Albert Frerichs
Taylor
Frerichs
Nels Hoagland
Lee Johnson
J. C. Jorgensen
Alfred
Anna
Andrew Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Elmer Gade
Lillie Gade
George
Louisville
Bismark Range
Will Gade
Darlene
Thieman
Sidney
Albert Johnson
Leroy
J C. Jorgensen
Grand Prairie
Ray Tremain
Alva Hart
August Gade
Hazel
Krueger's Lake
William Frerichs
Will Frerichs
Ernest
Joe
Freddie
Charles Smith
Evelyn
Ben Jurgens
John
August Jurgens
Herman Buescher
Lucile Waddel
Anna Jurgensen
Sidney Epworth League
Rogers’ Grove
Dalton
Charles Welton
John Theis
Leslie Johnson
Ted
Sterling
Mildred Hart
Maxine McManes
Emma
Denver
Mildred
Mons Johnson
W O. Johnson
P. Z. Gentry
Joan Theis
J H. Gell
Celebrations and Visits Among South Colton Residents
Nearly everyone joined the Fourth at Krueger's lake. Mr and Mrs W L Needham and son Billy called at H J Elsen's. George Deaver and children returned from a week with relatives at Gilead. Fred George of Sidney visited his parents. Marjorie Deaver Irene Schmidt and Marian Barge called at H J Elsen's. Mrs Dorothy Barge and Hartington visitors stayed with Carl Schmidt's family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Merck
H J Oiseney
Johnn Cortney
Marguerite
Dalton
Mr. Cortney
Leonard
Willey Cortney
H. J. Elsen
Chil
Robbins Brothers Circus to Visit With Two Shows Friday
A head elephant trainer leads the Robbins Brothers circus, ready to entertain thousands in a Friday engagement on August 2. Two performances are planned, at 2 PM and 8 PM, as the giant show bills itself as the world’s largest circus. The article notes competition from unit tours and mentions Barnum & Bailey as independent rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre Bers
Rebvirs Brothers Circus
Rebb
Robbins Brothers
Barnum & Bailey
United States
Card of Thanks for Ruby Duffy Family
The Duffy family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and loss of their baby daughter Ruby and for the floral offerings received from Mr and Mrs Ernest Duffy and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby
Ernest Duffy
Meadow Lawn and area social notes from Meadow
Lawrence Bowman and Mrs J C Kreader plus families spent Monday at the J M Kreader home. Mrs Pearl Lipska Irene and Leslie visited the Charles Mayer family. A Fourth of July dance occurred in the Jake Eckert barn and attendees enjoyed a pleasant evening. Several visits and calls followed across Meadow including Overman Smith Yost and Mayer homes. The Kreader family stayed with Alex Ross in Dalton Sunday. Several picnics and visits occurred at Cedar Creek and Greenwood hatcheries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Bowman
J C Kreader
Donald
Colman
J M. Kreader
Pearl Lipska
Irene
Leslie
Charles Mayer
Jake Eckert
Allen Overman
Betty
Billy Smith
R. R. Boyce
Estes
Jessie Goding
R. J Wallick
George Vogler
B. L. Carter
Jacob Mayer
Cedar Creek
Greenwood
Dave Peterson
Fremont
J. C
J. M. Kreader
Clarence Cook
Brush and
Sterling
Colo
Jessie
Edna Goding
Potter
Lloyd Shaw
John Rathbun
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Grice
Hinrichs
Doris Wroeon
H J Elsen
S.ottsblufl
Oltloor Bright
Buick
Chevrolet
Beckmann Motor Co., Inc
Sidney, Nebraska
Evson
Bryan
Abadia
Cerpon
Alhta Cobb
Willys Knight
Dodge
Nash
Ford Tudor
Tudors
Fordson Tractors
Fordson
Sidney Motor Sales Co
Whippet
Willys-Overland, Inc
Toledo, Ohio
Willys-Overland
Toledo
Ohio
The
S. & L. Motor. Co
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