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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1940

Page

3

Distant Trips and Civic Plans Highlight Local Notes

Mrs J R Taylor and daughters Harriett and Anne with Thelma and Jane Ladegard depart for Denver for opera viewing in Central City. W W Schulz and Robert L Clark invited by Cheyenne sheriff George Carroll to welcome Wendell Willkie July 23 and ride in the Cheyenne Frontier Days parade. Mr and Mrs R A Babcock and Virginia Trowbridge visit Evergreen Colorado. Sidney visitors Mr and Mrs Hollis Kepler and daughter Kay meet Kepler parents, with Mrs Kepler and daughter staying through week. Mr and Mrs John F Williams and family visit Cheyenne with Mrs R E Lewis accompanying.

J. R. Taylor Harriett Anne Thelma Jane Ladegard Denver Central City Colorado W. W. Schulz Robert L. Clark George Carroll Cheyenne Wendell Willkie Sidney Hollis Kepler Kay R. P. Kepler Kepler Scottsbluff

Return from two weeks vacation in Wyoming and Boulder

Dr and Mrs Hull A Cook return home Saturday evening after a two week trip spent in Wyoming and Boulder.

Hull A. Cook Wyoming Boulder

Miss Garnett Jeppesen Visits Big Springs For Weekend

Miss Garnett Jeppesen spent a weekend in Big Springs visiting the home of her parents Mr and Mrs E Jeppesen.

Garnett Jeppesen Big Springs Mrs. E. Jeppesen

Mr and Mrs Sherwood Take Family Fishing Trip to Kimball Dam

Mr and Mrs W Sherwood and their children Marion and Donald drove to Kimball Dam on a Sunday fishing excursion, enjoying a family outing together.

Mrs. W. Sherwood Marion Donald Kimball Dam

Cheyenne resident Howard Nuss visits Mrs Matilda Olson

Howard Nuss of Cheyenne was a guest Sunday at the home of Mrs Matilda Olson, sharing a quiet afternoon and conversation in her residence.

Howard Nuss Cheyenne Matilda Olson

Arrivals Visit Sidney Family From Arizona

Mrs W B Highland and Morris Pheil arrived in Sidney to visit their mother Mrs Martha Fheil and family. Highland will stay indefinitely while Pheil will return to Tonopah, Arizona in about two weeks.

Sidney W. B. Highland Morris Pheil Tonopah Arizona Martha Fheil

Rotary charter presentation in Sedgwick County

William Winders Marius Christensen Roy Liggett W P Ackerman and Roy Greenlee attended the Sedgwick County Rotary Club charter presentation meeting and banquet in Ovid Friday evening. The event drew 250 Rotarians from seventeen clubs, with the farthest attendee coming from Santa Fe New Mexico.

William Winders Marius Christensen Roy Liggett W P. Ackerman Roy Greenlee Sedgwick County Rotary Club Ovid Santa Fe New Mexico

Delmar Olson Returns Home After Visit to Campbell Family

Delmar Olson came back to his Beatrice residence Sunday following a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Campbell and Mrs. (name incomplete) continuing matters from a rural area gathering.

Delmar Olson Beatrice D. R. Campbell Matilda Olson

Sayres and Brauer Enjoy Estes Park Outing

Mr and Mrs Edgar Sayre and their son along with Miss Gladys Brauer spent Sunday on an outing at Estes Park in Colorado.

Edgar Sayre Gladys Brauer Estes Park Colorado

Denver business caller Sydney Grossman visits Sidney

Sydney H Grossman of Denver was a business caller in Sidney Monday, visiting local firms and meeting with executives to discuss commerce and opportunities.

Sydney H Grossman Denver Sidney

Pauline Johnson a guest of her Potter parents

Miss Pauline Johnson visited her parents Mr and Mrs Alfred Johnson in Potter on Sunday as a guest.

Pauline Johnson Alfred Johnson Potter Sunday

Visit Of Local Families At Ger ing Gathering

Mr and Mrs William Davis and daughter, Mr and Mrs Louis Miller and son were guests of Mr and Mrs Mervil Greenlee in Ger ing Sunday.

William Davis Louis Miller Mervil Greenlee Gering

House guests of Rev and Mrs George Higgins welcome Collinses

Mr and Mrs Myron R. Collins of Youngstown, Ohio are visiting this week as guests of the Rev and Mrs George Higgins, sharing hospitality and greetings in a local residence.

George Higgins Myron R. Collins Youngstown Ohio

Mr and Mrs Russell Rose Host Brother of Sunol This Week

Mr and Mrs Russell Rose have as their guest this week the latter's brother Robert of Sunol.

Russell Rose Robert of Sunol

William Lohse Heads to McDonald for Week of Visits

William Lohse departed Monday for McDonald Kansas to spend a week visiting friends and catch up with acquaintances in the area.

William Lohse McDonald Kansas

Hastings Visitors Stay En Route to Allens Park Colorado

Mrs. Rhody Bridenstine hosted Friday and Saturday visitors Misses Alice Shanneyfelt Genieve Burklund and Ardimese Smith of Hastings en route to Allens Park Colorado.

Rhody Bridenstine Alice Shanneyfelt Genieve Burklund Ardimese Smith Hastings Allens Park Colorado

Scottsbluff Visit Brings Howard Family to Sidney

Mr and Mrs Don Howard and family of Scottsbluff visited in Sidney Thursday and Friday with Mrs Daisy Kennedy and Mr and Mrs Mark G Howard.

Don Howard Scottsbluff Sidney Daisy Kennedy Mark G. Howard

Weekend guest Mae Olson at Matilda Olson home

Mrs. Mae Olson of Laramie was a weekend guest at the home of Mrs. Matilda Olson. The visit highlighted family hospitality and local ties between residents.

Mrs. Mae Olson of Laramie Matilda Olson

Dr Charles Lieber Arrives in Sidney for Harvest Visit

Dr Charles Lieber of Waukegan Illinois arrived in Sidney Wednesday to remain until after harvest. Miss Olive Christ was a weekend guest at the home of Miss Ruth Yost.

Charles Lieber Waukegan Illinois Sidney Olive Christ Ruth Yost

Mrs I Rehmer Visiting Sidney Two Weeks

Mrs I Rehmer of Lincoln arrived in Sidney Friday to stay two weeks as a guest at the S H Snyder home.

I. Rehmer Lincoln Sidney S. H. Snyder

Duane Green and Eldred Merrick Conduct Deal in North Platte

Duane Green and Eldred Merrick transacted business in North Platte on Friday, involving a routine exchange of goods and payment. The brief meeting reflected local commerce activity and established no further actions.

Duane Green Eldred Merrick North Platte

Taylor Family Visits Relatives in Sedgwick Colorado

Mr and Mrs R A Taylor and family visited relatives in Sedgwick Colorado Sunday. Mr and Mrs Donald Sample and son Robert of Scottsbluff were guests Monday of Mrs Sample's parents Judge and Mrs R A Bar Row.

R. A. Taylor Sedgwick Colorado Donald Sample Robert Scottsbluff Harold Chesebro R. Stone and Son North Platte Chesebro R. A. Barlow

Alvin Jensen Returns From Recruiter Camp At Guard Camp

Alvin Jensen came back Sunday from Ash land where he spent the past week attending a recruiter camp for patrolmen held at the National Guard camp.

Alvin Jensen Ashland National Guard

Bobby Joe Ross Undergoes Tonsillectomy at Taylor Hospital

Bobby Joe Ross was admitted for a tonsillectomy at Taylor Hospital on Monday morning. The procedure proceeded without complications and plans call for recovery at the hospital.

Bobby Joe Ross the Taylor Hospital

Hill and Cropper families vacation in Snowy Range

Mr and Mrs R T Hill and family and Mr and Mrs F A Cropper and family spent several days in Snowy Range Wyoming recently on a fishing trip.

R. T. Hill F. A. Cropper Snowy Range Wyoming

Miss Dorothy Abpott and aunt tour guests en route west

Miss Dorothy Abpott of Lincoln a former Sidney resident and her aunt Mrs Bartlett of York were house guests of Mrs Helen Fowler and Mrs J W Johnson Thursday and Friday while traveling to the west coast.

Dorothy Abpott Lincoln Sidney Bartlett York Helen Fowler J. W. Johnson West Coast

Griffiths Visit Tulsa Home Then Denver Trip

Mr and Mrs F F Griffith of Tulsa arrived Friday to visit the home of Mr and Mrs F G Griffith. Mrs F F Griffith left Monday for Denver to be a guest of her sister where she will be joined by her husband Thursday and return home by the southern route.

F. F. Griffith Tulsa Oklahoma F. G. Griffith Denver

Guests from Wickerson and Midwest depart for Kansas City

Mrs Myrtle Hinrichs and her son of Wickerson Nebraska after a month with Mr and Mrs J W Billeter were joined by Mr and Mrs Albert Million and family of Midwest Wyoming Saturday. They left Monday for Kansas City

Myrtle Hinrichs Wickerson Nebraska J. W. Billeter Albert Million Midwest Wyoming Kansas City Nickerson Roy Thomas Merle Billeter Lewis Million Erwin Aurich Bridgeport Lloyd Billeter Broadwater Art Million and Family Lisco H. P Fraas Lodgepole John Oliverius

Mrs Cropper and daughters visit Nebraska kin

Mrs. F A Cropper with daughters Marilyn and Patricia returned Friday from Hayes Center Nebraska where they had stayed several days with Mrs Cropper’s parents Mr and Mrs D B May confirming family visit details.

F. A. Cropper Marilyn Patricia Hayes Center Nebraska D. B. May

Denver couple wed in Lutheran parsonage ceremony

J E Brown and Miss Verna May Eustice of Denver were married in a Saturday morning ceremony at the Lutheran parsonage conducted by Dr. W. T. Kahse.

J E Brown Verna May Eustice Denver W. T. Kahse

Miss Twila Stegeman Leaves Chappell After Stay

Miss Twila Stegeman of Chappell departed her visit Friday after spending several days as the guest of Miss Sally Swenson.

Twila Stegeman of Chappell Sally Swenson

Waddells Return to Sidney for Fall Stay

Mr and Mrs T G Waddell Mrs Lucille and Fielden Waddell have returned to Sidney from Kearney and plan to remain until the fore part of September.

T. G Waddell Lucille Fielden Waddell Sidney Kearney

Guests of Dr and Mrs Dorwart Include Two Summer School Students

Over the weekend guests at the Dorwarts residence were Miss Leona Fretter of Cleveland and Miss Amanda Stahl of Des Moines Iowa. They are attending summer school in Greeley.

C. B. Dorwart Leona Fretter Cleveland Amanda Stahl Des Moines Iowa Greeley

Mrs J W Weland Admitted To Roche Hospital

Mrs J W Weland was admitted to Roche hospital on Saturday for medical treatment.

J. W Weland Roche Hospital

Miss Lillian Gibb to wed Fred Swan in July ceremony

Announcements say Miss Lillian Gibb daughter of the Rev and Mrs Richard Gibb will marry Fred Swan voice and band supervisor in Gordon on Tuesday evening July 23 Miss Gibb taught at the junior high school here this year.

Lillian Gibb Richard Gibb Fred Swan Gordon Gibb Helen Wolff William Wolff Sidney Kenneth Killgore Krohn Killgore Peetz High School North Platte Nebraska

Miss Fern Poquette Visits Family During Summer Session

Miss Fern Poquette attending summer school in Greeley spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Poquette.

Fern Poquette Greeley Mrs J. EB. Poquette

Kokjer Guests From Hyannis Return Home

Mr and Mrs T E Kokjer hosted Mr and Mrs H M Kokjer of Hyannis as house guests and they departed for home on Monday.

T. E. Kokjer H. M Kokjer Hyannis

Opal Miller Guest at Sunol Home Visit

Miss Opal Miller spent a weekend as a guest at the H H Misegadis residence in Sunol, enjoying hospitality and local town life during her stay.

Opal Miller H H. Misegadis Sunol

Mr and Mrs Ralph Davidson Pleasure Trip to Scottsbluff

Mr and Mrs Ralph Davidson traveled by car to Scottsbluff on Sunday for a leisure outing.

Ralph Davidson Scottsbluff

Mrs R B Rogers Leaves for Buffalo After Week Visit

Mrs R B Rogers travels to her home in Buffalo Wyoming after spending a week visiting her mother Mrs Rena McCleneg han at her home.

R. B Rogers Buffalo Wyoming Rena McCleneghan

Dinner guests from Glen Bales visit Benninghouse

Mr and Mrs Glen Bales were dinner guests Sunday evening of Mr and Mrs Louis Benninghouse.

Glen Bales Louis Benninghouse

Picnic Attendees From Across States Gather in Alliance

Mr and Mrs E L Hoover attended a picnic in Alliance on Sunday along with Mrs Alma Bash of McCook Howard Bash of Rock Springs Wyoming and Mr and Mrs Speed Mueller of Bridgeport.

E. L. Hoover Alliance Alma Bash McCook Howard Bash Rock Springs Wyoming Speed Mueller Bridgeport

Kokjer Guests En Route From Texas To California

Mr and Mrs Ralph Kokjer were weekend visitors at the T E Kokjer home on their trip from Texas to San Francisco California staying briefly before resuming their journey home.

Ralph Kokjer T. E. Kokjer Texas San Francisco California

Mr and Mrs Westover Visit Cheyenne At Mrs Mayer Home

Mr and Mrs Frank Westover were guests in Cheyenne Sunday at the home of Mrs Minnie Mayer. The social visit notes a cordial gathering with local acquaintances.

Frank Westover Cheyenne Sunday Minnie Mayer

Dinner guests at A. J. Jorgen son home Sunday

Dinner guests at the A. J. Jorgen son home Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Nordness of Alliance.

A. J. Jorgenson Mrs. H. O. Nordness Alliance

Mrs Schulz Visits Scottsbluff Mother For Weeklong Stay

Mrs. Walter Schulz of Scottsbluff arrived Sunday to spend several days with her mother, Mrs. C. E. Williams.

Walter Schulz Scottsbluff C. E. Williams

Denver man Nevin Slawson visits father for undefined stay

Nevin Slawson of Denver arrived before part of last week for an indefinite visit with his father Hugh Slawson.

Nevin Slawson Denver Hugh Slaivson

Marriage License Issued by Judge Barlow in Sterling Pair

Judge Robert A. Barlow issued a marriage license to Betty J. Romero of Sterling and Thomas M. Sepulveda of Brule Nebraska on Saturday afternoon.

Robert A. Barlow Betty J. Romero Sterling Thomas M. Sepulveda Brule Nebraska

Rice guest weekend visit plans announced

Arriving Friday will be Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Rice to spend the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Milo G. Rice.

Lyle Rice Milo G. Rice

Korells Host Sister of San Diego Visitor

Mr and Mrs H E Korell have as their house guest Miss Julia Kellerby of San Diego, sister of the host.

H. E. Korell Julia Kellerby San Diego, California

Irngard Wittrock Dismissal Follows Friday Morning Test

Irngard Wittrock underwent a Friday morning event and was dismissed by Saturday. Miss Opal Anderson underwent a second procedure or evaluation, with details not fully provided in the fragment.

Irngard Wittrock Taylor Hospital

Mrs Ward Ostberg Heads West for Six-Week Tour

Mrs Ward Ostberg of Hampton Nebraska returns with husband after visiting sister Mrs J N Hansen and leaves for the west coast on a six week tour.

Ward Ostberg Hampton Nebraska J. N. Hansen Sunday West Coast

Mrs Terman of Potter Dismissed From Taylor Hospital

Mrs. Chris Terman of Potter was discharged from Taylor hospital after treatment. The brief item notes her release and home recovery plans.

Chris Terman Potter Taylor Hospital

Numerous church groups host summer outings and social evenings

Mrs Byron Pavlat hosted Methodist Missionary Society with devotions led by Mrs Dave Ells and readings from Deuteronomy Joshua and John. Harriet Hart presented an article from Adventure in Friendship. Lawrence Osburn and F H Wolf reviewed Missionary Society history and the book Woman and the Way. Altar Dorcas Thimble and Queen Esther groups held meetings and refreshments. Wedding and family events noted including Wolff Killgore wedding and a large family dinner.

Methodist Missionary Society Byron Pavlat Dave Ells Harriett Hart Sixty Years of Missionary Society Lawrence Osburn F. H. Wolf Ells Home Secretary Leo Neal

Mrs. Dimery Hosts Book Club Luncheon and Review

Mrs. M. W. Dimery presided over a Friday luncheon for Book Club members at the A. E. Ahrens home. Guests gathered later at the Dimery residence for a book review by Mrs. A. S. Hardy on Kitty Foyle by Christopher Morley.

Mrs Taylor Hosts Busy Dozen Club Gathering in Kensington

Mrs. Taylor entertained Busy Dozen members and Mrs. R B Rogers of Buffalo Wyoming at her home Friday afternoon with a Kensington. Prizes for completed bridge series were awarded and Mrs A E Wright held the high score.

Altar Society John Kurz Frank Kurz James Beyer Ignatz Merck St. Patrick’s Auditorium Fred Beyer Iva Beyer Frost Mr. Murray

House Guests Honored Luncheon Hosts Bridge Prize

A moon-hostess luncheon was given Friday in the Keith cafe by Entre Nous club for Mrs. G. H. Doran her mother Mrs. F. O. Burgess and sister Mrs. Max Critchfield. Mrs. H. M. Kokjer of Hyannis also attended and Doran won first prize at bridge later at the Jorgenson home.

Thimble Club Ross Bales Immanuel Troutman Wesley Berry Ostberg J. Hansen Ward Ostberg Hampton Nebraska R. M. van Gundy P J. Heaton Keith Cafe Entre Nous Club G. H. Doran F. O. Burgess Max Critchfield H. M. Kokjer Hyannis A. J. Jorgenson Doran Mesdames Burgess Critchfield Kenneth Hilgore Feetz William Wolff Dorothy Wolff Iva Willeford Vonda Lea Gillham Everett Barnes

Women’s Benefit Association Picnic At Legion Park

The Women’s Benefit Association invites members to a picnic Tuesday at 6 00 p m in Legion Park. Members are asked to bring a basket dinner and attend for a social gathering and event details.

Women’s Benefit Association Legion Park

Community club schedule and social notices from Sidney

A series of Wednesday and Thursday gatherings listed for local groups including Jobs Daughters Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Boy Scouts Townsend Club Methodist Kensingtons Presbyterian Circle Royal Neighbors and Junior divisions with hostesses and times. Also notes a bridge shower for Helen Wolff Killgore and a July 7 wedding in Sidney with plans to reside in North Platte after August 1.

Jobs Daughters Masonic Hall Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Boy Scouts Shell Townsend Club Legion Rooms City Auditorium Methodist Kensingtons O. L. Miller James Sparks

Peetz Notes Visitors and Local Moves Around Town

Dr and Mrs Henry Weeth arrived from Seattle for a Peetz visit then toured Lincoln and Valentine. J P Allison wife son Lute and friends returned from Pine Crest after a religious convention. Anna Carlson returned to Peetz after two months with relatives in Cambridge and Nebraska. W S Williams visited Regina Canada and will stop at Pocatello Idaho before returning. Jake Helbert and eight children moved to Peetz from Laramie. Ethel Case and daughter Thelma returned to Logan Iowa after visiting the Willeford home. Glen Willeford has recovered from surgery and can return home. Gaylord Frenzel and wife returned from honeymoon through the Black Hills and Yellowstone to Colorado Springs. Harold Maley family and sister in law visited.

Henry Weeth Seattle Washington Peetz Lincoln Mr. Weeth B. F. Smith Mr. Smith Valentine Nebraska J. P. Allison Lute Maxine Oppie Cilly Edwards Pinecrest Anna Carlson Cambridge W. S. Williams Regina Saskatchewan Canada Williams C. O. Smith Ed Strange Pocatello Idaho Jake Ethel Case Thelma Logan Iowa Ira Willeford Glen Willeford Gaylord Frenzel Black Hills Yellowstone National Park C P. Thompson Colorado Springs Harold Maley Mrs. Maleys

Swift's Gulliver's Travels Bigendians and Liliput Split

In Swift's Gulliver's Travels the Bigendians in Liliput defend breaking eggs at the big end as a conscience matter while the orthodox party insists on breaking them at the little end, marking a sectarian dispute within the empire.

Swift Gullliver Liliput

Highest Paid Women in Home Economics Highlight Textile Field

Reports from the Institute of Women's Professional Relations at Connecticut College for Women show the textile sector currently employs the highest paid women in home economics. The finding emphasizes wage gaps and specialization within domestic arts fields.

Institute of Women's Professional Relations Connecticut College For Women

Dr Leo J Thomas Chiropractor and Naturopath Ad

Dr Leo J Thomas operates a complete drugless health service in the Osborn Building offering chiropractic adjustments and naturopathic care.

Leo J. Thomas Complete Drugness Health Service Osborn

Dancing the Dansa del bacio in Pragelato Italy

An old Italian custom remains popular in Pragelato Piedmont as the Dansa del bacio, the kissing dance. The simple rustic tune frames a closing moment where a musician hits a high note and dancers embrace and kiss amid cheering onlookers.

Pragelato Piedmont

Gold horseshoes mural at Polish presidential residence

A mural depicts a Polish knight on a gold horseshoe horse at the castle that now houses the Polish president. The legend ties luck to the golden shoes, suggesting the myth arose from discovering these gilded horseshoes.

Warsaw Poland

Legend Credits Sze Fisherman With Mahjong Invention

A legend claims mahjong arose about 3,000 years ago when a Chinese fisherman named Sze hired men to fish from boats. To calm seasick crew, he allegedly created the game to keep their minds off the condition.

Sze

Constipation remedy Adlerika promoted in old ad copy

An old ad promotes Adlerika in a silver bottle claiming a balanced laxative action with three laxative ingredients and five carminatives to ease stomach upset. It asserts prompt relief in about two hours, by Western Drug Co and Sidney Drug Co.

Adlerika Western Drug Co Sidney Drug Co

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