Union Pacific Trainmen Meet in North Platte Event
North Platte hosts the Wyoming division Safety First committee meeting of Union Pacific day with hundreds of trainmen, officials, and invited guests. Special trains from Sidney and Omaha, a juvenile band parade, and speeches by university and agricultural leaders preceded a large depot banquet attended by nearly 1,900 guests.
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Union Pacific
North Platte
Safety First Committee
Wyoming
Gray
Western Nebraska
Railroad
Laramie
Wro
Sidney
A. W. Woodruff
Cheyenne
Nebraska
Omaha
Franklin Auditorium
Safety Committee
State Farm
Carl Graf
Crane
University of Wyoming
Dean Burnett
Nebraska College of Agriculture
Lincoln
D. P. Hogan
Keith Theatre
W. 7. Edens
Chicago
H. A. Adams
W.L. Richards
Elgcty Wives and Daughters
North Platte Railroad
Poppy Sale Net $24.00 By Sidney American Legion Auxiliary
The Sidney auxiliary sold 720 poppies last Saturday raising eighty four dollars after tips. A delayed 250 poppies arrived Monday and sold for Memorial Day. Proceeds fund disabled veterans in Bellvue and Kearney hospitals. Committee includes Mrs Bonham, Hyde, Witham, Otten, and Agnew.
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Sidney
American Legion
Auxiliary
Sidney Auxiliary
Bellvue
Kearney
Bellvue Hospital
B. W. Bonham
E. L. Hyde
R. E. Witham
O. Otten
Kenneth Agnew
Appreciation Notice From Johnson Family
Mr and Mrs N P Johnson and family express heartfelt thanks to friends for help and kind words during their bereavement. They thank those who sent flowers and furnished automobiles, the choir for comforting hymns, Reverend Kilburn pastor, Mr Bonham, the Masonic lodge and the American Legion for their consideration.
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N. P. Johnson
Kilburn
Bonham
Masonic Lodge
The
American, Legion
Midweek Luncheon for Chamber Features District Court Guest
Postmaster Pindell led a Wednesday lunch with the Chamber of Commerce and one distinguished guest, District Court Judge Tudge Barron, who spoke on contemporary trends. J. W. Harper was named chairman for the following week. no luncheon was held this week due to Memorial Day.
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Pindell
Chamber of Commerce
Tudge Barron
District Court
Times
J. W. Harper
Denver Business Men to Visit Sidney June 21
J W Johnson Sidney chamber secretary reports 100 Denver civic and commercial association executives will visit Sidney on June 21 from 12 10 to 1 p m. They travel by Burlington special train with a accompanying band. The visitors are firm executives not reps and will tour towns in Nebraska and Wyoming, with Sidney hosting efforts planned for a warm reception.
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Omaha
J. W. Johnson
Sidney
Johnson
Graduation Exercises at Sidney High School in 1923
Commencement at the Methodist church drew a large crowd as 36 seniors in grey capes and gowns filled the choir seating. The program featured honors by Charles Houge, a valedictory by Terniece Foster, glee club numbers, and diplomas presented by Z. T. McIntosh. Eighth grade diplomas were also awarded.
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Sidney High School
Methodist Church
Bassett’s
America
William Kilburn
Charles Houge
Terniece Foster
Dr. Light
Glee Club
Board of Education
Z. T. McIntosh
Fiis
McIntosh
Sidney Folks Return to Take New Yardmaster Post
Dan Root and his wife Miss Marjorie Shipman have arrived in Sidney to make their home. Root will become yardmaster for Union Pacific on June 1, as eight hour shifts require another master. The company plans heavier business this season. The Roots are staying in H. E. Mantor's home for the summer.
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Dan Root
Marjorie
Sidney
Mr. Root
Union Pacific
Mrs. Root
H. E. Mantor
Memorial Day Tribute In Sidney Honors Veterans
Sidney and surrounding community observed Memorial Day with ideal weather. About 4,000 residents attended a parade from West Second Street to the cemetery, followed by ceremonies at the U A theatre. The event honored 46 veterans and featured bands, a firing squad, a wreath, and speeches led by Hon. R P Kepler.
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Sidney
U. A
New City
American Legion
Sidney Cemetery
Fy Ely
Elmer Grabill
Sidney Post
Sidney Draw
West Second Street
E. I. Hyde
Second Avenue
Fifth Street
Central Avenue
Second Street
Sidney Suvenite
Shriners
American Legion Post
Joe Staldynes
America
Samuel Light
Grabill
Lincoln
Clifford Mobre
E. Tu. Ifyde
Flanders Fields
Kepler
Legion
Oscar Metz Co I
A. B. Johnson
Ohio
Charles 8. Tower
Pennsylvania Cavalry
August Graneman
Second Colorado Cavalry
Borcher
American Legion Auxiliary
Byars
Farmers Union Fix Place for Picnic in Sidney
Two farm board meetings were held in Sidney on Saturday afternoon. The Farmers Union Board fixed the June 20 picnic date and chosen Emanuelson's Grove, a mile east of Lodgepole, as the venue due to its ample space for a large crowd. Finances were discussed. The Agricultural Extension Board also met and talked about this year’s schedule overlapping with 1922 plans.
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Sidney
Farmers Union Board
Emanuelson
Lodgepole
Agricultural Extension Board
Otheir
Golf contest in Sidney behind Barger's team by ten strokes
The Sidney Golf Club tournament led by Fr. I. Byrde trails President Barger's squad by ten strokes at Thursday noon. Each team has twenty five players. the losing side will host a banquet at the U.P. Hotel Sunday night. Completion is expected by Sunday with Hyde's captaincy on 676 total strokes by Thursday noon.
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Sidney
Fr. I. Byde
Barger
U.P
Hyde
Registered shoot at Sidney Golf Club grounds
About sixty men will participate in a registered shoot at the Sidney Golf Club grounds on Sunday, June 3, starting at 9 a.m. The event features six events of twenty five targets each, with a sixteen yard rise. A special feature is a challenge match between two ten.
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Sidney Golf Club
Denver and North Platte Men Face Off In Trapshoot Exhibition
Capt Hardy of Denver, top shooter, will present an exhibition at 4 PM as North Platte and Denver teams compete in a 100 shot match. About fifty out of town shooters attend. George Burt acts as cashier. Amateur trapshooting rules apply. Touch will be served on the grounds. The losing team will host a banquet for the victors.
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North Platte
Denver
Hardy
George Burt
Amatuer Trapshooting Association
Biggest Year Expected for Sidney Post Office
Postmaster J L Pindell reports Sidney postal receipts up about 20 to 30 percent in the first five months. May mail volume rose sharply from last year with rural mail through the office exceeding 16 000 pieces. He predicts this year will be the heaviest in the office’s history.
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J. L. Pindell
Sidney
Pindell
University ladies attend Lincoln exercises with Grabill kin
Mrs. L. EB. Grabill traveled to Omaha and Lincoln for University week events joined by Mrs. Elmer Grabill. Beulah Grabill is a graduate. Afterward Elmer Grabill’s wife plans to visit her parents in Schuyler.
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L. EB. Grabill
Omaha
Elmer Grabill
Lincoln
Beulah Grabill
Schuyler
Leo Simms Busy in Sydney on Saturday
Leo Simms of Dalton was active in Sydney during Saturday, engaging in events and meetings as part of local duties and outreach efforts. The report notes his presence and participation in activities across the city.
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Leo Simms
Dalton
Sydney
Sid ney Juvenile Band to Stage First Concerts
The Sidney juvenile band of 56 boys aged 9 to 12 will give its first public concerts on June 22 and 23 at the U.S.A. theatre. The shows, part of a movie program, will feature vocal and instrumental solos and readings with proceeds benefiting the band. Director BR Bonham notes extensive practice and anticipates a splendid musical treat.
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Sidney Juvenile Band
BR. W. Bonham
Ffty
Bonham
Safety meeting attendee Roscoe Zimmer at North Platte event
Roscoe Zimmer was among attendees at Thursday’s safety meeting held in North Platte, where participants discussed local safety topics and measures.
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Roscoe Zimmer
North Platte
Academy Alumnae Form Organization at St Patrick's Academy
An alumnae association for St Patrick's academy was organized in Sidney Tuesday night with nineteen graduates in attendance. Six will graduate this year. The class of 1923 held a reception, with a program including music, talks, and solos. Officers were Rose O'Brien president, Veran Foy vice president, Mary Hemmer secretary, Liola Shea treasurer. Graduation exercises followed with six graduates and a school display of work.
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St. Patrick’s Academy
Sidney
Auditorium
Vessie Duffin
Oskosh
Tose O'Brien
Lemoyne
Ruth Besaw
Elizabeth
Margaret Maginnis
Helen Tierney
Doris
Russell Flanery Former Sidney Boy Drowns in Ohio
Russell Flanery eleven to fifteen years old, son of Mr and Mrs Flannery formerly of Sidney, drowned last Sunday at Montpelier Ohio. He was nephew of C A Foster of Sidney area. The family had lived on the Tobin farm south of Sidney for a year and a half and moved to Ohio last December. Burial occurred at Montpelier last Tuesday.
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Russell Flanery
Young Wife Frances Robinson Dies in Cheyenne Hospital
Frances Robinson 28 of Sidney died last Saturday in a Cheyenne hospital. Her body was brought to Sidney Tuesday by husband Ray. Funeral services were held at Campbell's chapel Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Rev John Hewit officiated. Burial in Greenwood cemetery. Survived by husband and three small children. Parents and three brothers and three sisters reside in Colorado.
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Frances Robinson
Sidney Draw
Cheyenne
Sidney
Ray
Campbell's Chapel
John Hewit
Green ‘Wood Cemetery
Farmers Promised More Grain Cars
Rail officials in Sidney report a near end to the grain car shortage as expanded car building and new deliveries push readiness ahead of the harvest. Cheyenne county is expected to ship 3000 to 4000 cars this season, with repairs underway on all lines and empties stored on sidings to meet demand.
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Sidney
Cheyenne County
Burlington
M. A. Shipman
Shipman
FT. Shoemaker
Union Pacific
Intricta
Ivyoming
Construction Begins on Sidner Landing Field Office
G M Plein won the bid to build a government landing field office at Sidner. The project costs about 500? dollars and sits on the west boundary of Union Pacific section 4. A 28 foot tower and 400000 candle power light will guide night postal flights, with the beam visible up to fifty miles.
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Sidner
G. M. Plein
Union Pacific Secion No
Family Chooses California for Miss Goldie Corey
Miss Goldie Corey fifth grade teacher from the east ward school will move to San Diego with her brother Earl who is recovering from a gunshot wound to the right arm. Mrs W Corey and Mrs A Corey, Sidney residents, plan to accompany them. Goldie will not return to teach in Sidney.
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Goldie Corey
East’ Ward
Rats Neon
Earl
W. Corey
A. Corey
Sidney
Goldie
San Diego
California
Corey
Burgess brothers plan coast tour during music vacation
Music man F. O. Burgess leaves on No. 19 for a month long vacation. He will stop in Cheyenne where his brother A. C. Burgess presents the opera Patience as the opening number of music week. The brothers then visit San Francisco Los Angeles and other cities while enjoying a family reunion during their absence.
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F. O. Burgess
Cheyenne
A. C. Burgess
San Francisco
Los Angeles
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Safety First
R. ‘Witham
John Hewitson
Charles Marsh
Farmers Union
Sidney Post Office
Juvenile Band
Academy
St. Patrick’s School
Sidney Boy
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