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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1931

Page

4

Sidney Social Roundup of Visiting Friends and Travel

Local residents made short trips and hosted guests, including R. O. Ward in Sidney on business from Kimball, William Benson visiting Sterling, Hugh and Mary Watson from Broadwater, J. H. Wade and family at Rapid City, Harriet Jones visiting her mother in Sidney, and Oscar A. Anderson calling on friends. Others traveled for vacations or business, among them G. P. Kratz family to Evergreen, and L. G. Kennedy in Sidney en route to Alliance. Regulars Fred Hazzard, Mrs. D. D. Hudson, and several others were noted visiting, returning, or hosting in the Sidney area with multiple weekend or weekday journeys.

L. G. Kennedy The First Nation Bank of Denver Sidney Alliance

Cedar Creek Hatchery Manager Seen in Sidney

L. G. Lowe, manager of the Cedar Creek trout hatchery near Broadwater, was in Sidney on business Wednesday, handling hatchery interests and meeting with locals.

L. G. Lowe Cedar Creek Broadwater Sidney

Rupert Campbell Visits Lincoln With Thomas Fisher

Rupert Campbell flew to Lincoln on Thursday with Thomas Fisher for a week long visit to see friends and local contacts.

Rupert Campbell Lincoln Thomas Fisher

Mrs Wolfe Leaves For California After Visit

Mrs J C Wolfe departed Thursday for Richmond California, ending a several day stay at the home of her brother L H Johnson.

J. C. Wolfe Richmond Calif L. H. Johnson

Weekends Guests Note in Worfolk Circle

Mrs John Mavis and Mr and Mrs Ben Parr of Worfolk left Wednesday after spending a few days as guests of Mr and Mrs P J Ackers. Nathan Mick employed at Simpson Machine shop slipped last week while doing repair work and broke several bones in his ankle.

Harlan Nelson Norfolk Mir George Mulets John Mavis Ben Parr Worfolk P. J. Ackers Nathan Mick Simpson Machine Shop

Guests depart after Franklin Barger visit

Clyde Taylor and Dick Heister, guests of Franklin Barger since Monday, left Thursday evening for their homes in Denver.

Clyde Taylor Dick Heister Franklin Barger Denver

Marriage Unites Hershel Glen Monroe Van Winkle and Kreiling

In Minatare, Hershel Glen Monroe Van Winkle and Mary Elizabeth Kreiling wed on Wednesday July 29 at a ceremony conducted by Judge Kratz. The report also notes relatives and visitors including the Claphams from Scottsbluff and local residents traveling between Sidney Sterling and Denver for visits, business, and family events.

Hershel Glen Monroe van Winkle Mary Elizabeth Kreiling Minatare Kratz

Miss Helen Peetz Plans Sidney Studio Opening

Miss Helen Peetz returned Monday from St. Louis where she attended the progressive series music normal at Washington University. She intends to open her studio in Sidney August 15. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Walker of Lincoln are visiting Sidney relatives. Walker is a Burlington special agent and Ray Walker’s brother, roadmaster on the Union Pacific. Mrs. Walker is a Hand family daughter.

Ray Walker Edella Omaha Peter Peetz Helen St Louis Orgallala Helen Peetz St. Louis Washington University Miss Peetz Sidney Roy Walker Lincoln Mr. Walker Burlington Railroad Union Pacific Mrs. Walker Frank Hand

Wordens and associates visit Cheyenne a brief trip

Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Worden and Mrs. R. E. McLeester of North Platte drove to Cheyenne Monday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Chester Miller, formerly of Sidney. Mrs. McLeester will stay briefly in Cheyenne. Miss Harriet Jones returned to Sidney with the Wordens and will spend part of her vacation there.

E. D. Worden R. E. McLeester North Platte Cheyenne Chester Miller Sidney McLeester Harriet Jones the Wordens

Bridge Foursome Hosted by Eleanor Jane Walker

Eleanor Jane Walker hosted a Wednesday bridge session with friends including Margaret Craig Helen Hahler and Margaret Schamp. The afternoon featured bridge games followed by a pleasant lunch prepared by the hostess.

Eleanor Jane Walker Margaret Craig Helen Hahler Margaret Schamp

Outing Enjoyed At Krueger’s Lake Picnic

A Monday evening lake picnic at Krueger’s lake delighted Velma Landegren Mrs. E. E. Lay ton Katherine Hahler Helen Hahler Ralph Smith Ervin Landegren and Julius Hahler. After dinner swimming provided entertainment throughout the night.

Krueger

North Sidney Club Enjoys Bridge at Mrs Guy Ferry Home

The North Sidney club met at Mrs. Guy Ferry's home last Wednesday for a bridge afternoon. Prizes for high and low scores went to Mrs. T. W. Hawkins and Miss Marie Schwartz. After the game, refreshments were served.

North Sidney Guy Ferry Bridge T. W. Hawkins Marie Schwartz

Eastern Star Kensington Meeting At Masonic Club Rooms

The Eastern Star Kensington held its regular meeting at the Masonic club rooms Tuesday afternoon with President Mrs. Ed Ahrens presiding. A social hour followed and refreshments were served by committee members Mesdames Ed Amens Manyard Osborn Milo Rice and W. W. Walker.

Eastern Star Kensington Masonic Club Rooms Ed Ahrens Mesdames Ed Amens Manyard Osborn Milo Rice W. W. Walker

Bridge Party Honors Miss Elaine Hiett in Omaha

A bridge party hosted by Mrs. Ray Maley at her home Tuesday evening honored Miss Elaine Hiett of Omaha. Guests enjoyed the social event and playful card play as part of a pleasant week’s activities.

Elaine Hiett Omaha Ray Maley

Evening bridge party honors honoree with lunch and gifts

Mesdames R. B. Schwenke Frank Darner D. W. Ewing Harry Marsh A. K. Daugherty R. J. Jones and the honoree attended a social evening featuring two tables of bridge. The high score prize went to Miss Hiett, followed by a lovely two course lunch served by the hostess at the close.

Mesdames R. B. Schwenke Frank Darner D. W. Ewing Harry Marsh A. K. Daugherty R. J. Jones

Social Gathering Honors Miss Elizabeth Lyngholm In Potter

Mrs Hannah Lyngholm hosted a Wednesday evening gathering at her home to honor Miss Elizabeth Lyngholm of Chicago. Guests included Mr and Mrs Robert Barlow Mr and Mrs Henry Hargens Mrs Rose Morgan Harry Runge Mr and Mrs William Riggs Mr and Mrs John Seyfang of Potter Mr and Mrs Elmer Seyfang and family. refreshments followed in a cordial close.

Hannah Lyngholm Elizabeth Lyngholm Chicago Robert Barlow Henry Hargens Rose Morgan Harry Runge William Riggs John Seyfang Potter Elmer Seyfang

Surprise birthday party for Eleanor Jane Walker draws friends

A birthday surprise honoring Eleanor Jane Walker occurred Wednesday evening with friends including Margaret Schamp, Margaret Craig, Margaret Uptegrove, Fern Dodds, Bessie Hinek, Marion Hinek, Kath erine Jones, Gwendolyn Stone, Mar jorie Talbert, Play Thayer, Helen Hahler, Dick Wade, Dale Jordan, Burdette Atkins, Neil Atkins, Elmer Ladine, Mervil Greenlee, Farrell Frankeberger, Alvin Goodale, Clifford Jones, Ralph Walker, and Junior Walker. The evening featured dancing and a delicious lunch.

Eleanor Jane Walker Margaret Schamp Margaret Craig Margaret Uptegrove Fern Dodds Bessie Hinek Marion Hinek Katherine Jones Gwendolyn Stone Marjorie Talbert Thayer Potter Helen Hahler Wade Dale Jordan Burdette Neil Atkins Elmer Ladine Mervil Greenlee Farrell Frankeberger Alvin Goodale Clifford Jones Ralph Junior Walker

Social bridge afternoon honors Mrs. Wright host to 12

At Mrs. A. T. E. Wright home on Wednesday afternoon 12 guests, including Mrs. W. E. Pease of Lincoln, gathered for a bridge party. Three tables provided diversion with prizes to Mrs. Hedgecock and Mrs. Van Valkenberg, a consolation to Mrs. Browning and a guest prize to the honoree. A delicious lunch followed, with decorations of garden flowers.

A. TE. Wright W. E. Pease Lincoln John Borland I'red Mauser T. W. Hawkins E. J. Brewing J. E. Simerson Lloyd Lockwood E. M. Gates C. E. Blair C. C. van Valkenberg Glenn Hedgecock Jaynelta Rose Hedgecock van Valkenberg Browning

Presbyterian Circle Social Ice Cream on D R Thomas Lawn

Ladies of the Presbyterian Circle invite the community to a social evening featuring home made ice cream and cake on the lawn of the D R Thomas home this Friday evening. Proceeds support circle activities and local outreach.

Presbyterian Circle D. R. Thomas

Start Paving Work On Matte Valley Highway

Pavement laying on the Scottsbluff Minatare state highway began Wednesday east of Scottsbluff where current pavement ends. A Read company cement mixer from Kimball, 30 to 40 trucks, a sand cement plant north of Minatare, and a 1000 feet per day paving machine mark the start as crews prep a nine mile grade between Scottsbluff and Mitchell.

Scottsbluff-Minatare Scottsbluff Kimball Read Company Minatare Corner Scottsbluff and Mitchell

Chadron to Get New Diesel Power Plant

Improvement at Chadron involves decabling Western Public Service generating units. The existing office will be converted into a power plant designed to meet ten years of future needs. A five cylinder 300 horsepower diesel engine generator will be installed, one of the largest in western Nebraska, with startup planned after August 1 and service by November 1, due to central location for the northwestern area.

Chadron Western Public Service Company Geo. F. Duborg Nebraska Chadion

Fishing party files to Turcott Lake near Alliance

Joe Simodynes, Jay Closman, Jie Wahler, Fred Busit and Ray Kilian and Lincoln clothier led a fishing party to Turcott Lake near Alliance this week. The group reported coed catches of perch and bass by the men.

Joe Simodynes Jay Closman Jie Wahler Fred Busit Ray Kilian Lincoln Turcott Lake Alliance

Zwickl Grocery Launches Stock Reducing Harvest Sale

Zwickl's grocery announces a gigantic stock reducing and harvest sale this week. It includes the entire $14,000 stock of high grade groceries sold regularly over the counters of the establishment. The Telegraph carries the sale advertisement.

Zwickl’s The Telegraph Zwickl

Store Drives Deep Discounts In Huge Sale Event

Advertising manager Frank Darner says the Store aims to clear stock with aggressive markdowns, willing to take losses on items that once sold at much higher prices during the extensive bargain event.

Frank Darner

Do It All Well Club Meets at Lehmkuhl Home

The Do It All Well club gathered at Ardis and Loran Lehm kuhl on July 24 for an accidents prevention lesson. Members reviewed pictures of horses cattle sheep and pigs and identified pests affecting these animals. Nebraska yellow books were distributed and found to be very interesting. Mrs Lehm kuhl served watermelon and all members enjoyed the afternoon.

Ardis Loran Lehmkuhl Nebraska

Nebraska Farm Wages Stand Up Better Than U S Average

Nebraska farm labor conditions are less unfavorable than the west north central average, with wage declines from April 1 to July 1 smaller than nationwide trends. National wage index sits at 123 percent of prewar level, while Nebraska's remains comparatively higher, reflecting a 3 percent fall in three months and a 12 percent year-to-year drop.

Nebraska West North Central States Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics United States

Farm price levels lower income and harvest strain farmers

The report notes declines in general farm price levels reducing income from current sales of agricultural commodities. It highlights the need for farmers to do much of their own harvesting and presents monthly wage figures of 25.35 dollars for the United States, 31.02 in the west north central group, and 33 dollars in Nebraska.

United States West North Central Nebraska

Best Methods To Avoid Smut In Seed Wheat

U S department tests show copper carbonate treatment fails to fully remove smut when seed wheat contains smut balls. Removing smut balls before treatment yields complete elimination. In a test with 35 percent smut seed, untreated grain remained 50 percent smutty, while treated seed with smut balls intact produced 4 percent smut in the crop.

U. S. Department of Agriculture

Copper Carb Treatment In Seed Plots Reduces Smut

Tests show untreated seed still carries 35 percent smut balls in a lot, whileRemoval of smut balls before planting yields clearer results. Treated seeds show no smut, indicating ball removal and treatment are key steps before planting to minimize disease.

New Proprietor Takes Over Sidney Petrol Station

R L Tiger of Cozad assumes charge of the Sinclair outlet on O D Slayter avenue and Illinois street in Sidney. He takes possession August 1 and brings an adjoining hamburger stand. Tiger, an experienced trader in Cozad, is completing arrangements while expressing optimism for the station’s future. Old fashioned ice creams will be served on the lawn Friday.

R. L. Tiger Cozad O D Slayter Avenue Illinois Stra Tiger Mr. Tiger Sidney Nebris Sinclair Slayterby Tiger Seve Tiger Express Thomas Holme

Also Mentioned on This Page

R. O. Ward William Benson Sterling Hugh Watson J. H. Wade Rapid City Mrs. Mary Jones Oscar A. Anderson Newman Grove G. P. Kratz Evergreen Mrs Roy Schipnast of Fairbury Frank Rauner J. W. Billeter Bert Allington F. Barnoske Gothenburg EF. J. Leonard Ruskin E. H. Biggs Betty J. H. Mahr C. M. Livoni Mmss Floy Thayer Helen Hahier Elmer Cali Rtichard Chaney Buford Wyo Madeline Zwickl Idney Greetey Thomas J. Buckley Dunlap, Ir D. D. Hudson West Northwest Velma Landegren Katherine Hahler Fred Hazzard Lyman Ralphn Killham Harry Wingerson Mildred Crosbie H. H. Clintenpeel B. PF. Farris Fisher Body Corporation James Jorash Masseylarris Combine Company F. M. Spencer G. H. Thompson M. M. Pavlat Lodge Pole McComus Auburn Henry Pavlat Guy Clapham Margaret Peterson Evelyn Willis Chappell J. W Lanham B. C. Grabiul Stromsberg Mrs. Kilian Peetz Gordon Bryan Tekamah Bryant Ann Radcliffe Roy Depew Ralph Killham Josephine Killham Alice Reisdorff Samuel C. Cutter Bozeman, Mont Mr. Cutter Chicago Board of Trade C. G. Perry Morrill County Dean Northport R. E Connell General Motors Acceptance Corporation Mona Livoni Carl Livoni Mrs. Livoni Mary Blood Margaret Portland Ore Thomas Epps William Shoemaker Finke Creamery Co Society Notes Wisnors Meatte Valley Lake Near Alliance Zwickl Grocery Greenlees’ Inc O. P. Skaggs System Lillsdale Skaggs T. Charge Paris Dry Goods Department
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