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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1936
Page
4
A brief readable fragment notes a local event involving several individuals and a place, with unclear wording. The item reads like a clipped notice or notice stub from a historic page, referencing a sequence of names and a location but lacking full context or dates.
Elmer Bowman underwent a major operation at Roche hospital Monday night. Mr and Mrs W G Campbell spent Tuesday afternoon at Cheyenne on a business mission. Mrs John Godfrey and sons Jim my and George of Cheyenne are spending the week here as guests at the home of Mr and Mrs John Williams. The ladies are sisters.
M. W. Dimery and L. G. Lowe undertook a business trip to Benkleman on Wednesday to discuss upcoming commercial plans and potential partnerships.
Miss Helen Jacobsen traveled to Chadron Sunday to attend summer school at the state teachers college.
Miss Irene Tabor accepts a clerical post in the hardware department at Montgomery Ward. Thomas O Connell and Frank Schroeder of the Sidney Tractor and Machinery Company spent Wednesday on a business mission in Alliance.
Miss Thelma Anthony returned home Wednesday evening from a two weeks visit with relatives at Spearfish. D. Stuart Van Gorder has accepted a position at the M. W. Osborn Motor Company as clerk in the parts department.
Mrs F A Bush traveled to Cheyenne on Wednesday evening to stay the rest of the week with her daughter Mrs R E Bickham. Weldon Stewart joined Sidney Drug Store as a clerk, assuming duties Tuesday morning.
Attorney P. J. Heaton and family moved to the Frank Clinton property at 13th Avenue and Forrest Street before the early part of the week.
Miss Helen Peetz departed Tuesday for Chicago to enroll in a six week program at the Chicago Conservatory of Music. She will study piano and voice techniques under faculty guidance and plans to return with enhanced musical skills.
Virge Stebbins of Gothenburg is visiting with his aunt Mrs. Harry Wingerson. He will be here several weeks.
Mrs Thomas Crosbie and her mother Mrs Ellen Andrews will depart tomorrow for a several day visit to Ogden and Salt Lake City. Edward C Spindler and Alpha Kinneman both of Cheyenne were married at the courthouse Wednesday night by Judge R A Barlow.
Mr and Mrs George Vogler of Scottsbluff visited at the home of his sister Mrs C A Long and family Monday. Miss Gretchen Barlow returned home from Lar amie after a freshman year at Wyoming university. Young ladies of the Standard Bearers society of the Methodist Church and sponsor Mrs J J Sheaff enjoyed an outing at Olsons grave Wednesday. R J Porter of Porter Oil company spent Wednesday and Thursday at Venango and Julesburg for business. Mrs C Kelly of San Diego arrived last Saturday for an extended visit with her daughter Mrs D R Raper and family. Ruth McRoberts six daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles McRoberts of Gurley had a tonsilectomy at Roche hospital Thursday. A J Jorgenson president of the American National bank left for Omaha to attend Nebraska bankers meeting. Mr and Mrs E H Dedrick and daughter Maxine of Denver arrived to spend weekend with Swan and Russell Dedrick homes. Dr Leo J Thomas returned from Casper Wyo where his mother was critically ill but improved.
Sonny Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Ward Johnson returned Thursday morning from Denver where he had visited his aunt Miss Elma Nelson for a week.
Joe Simodynes and Ross Barker departed for Hati lake near Laramie on Thursday morning for a planned two day fishing expedition.
Mrs. Leora Woodside of Bozeman Montana is making an extended visit here with her mother Mrs. Charlotte Rowland and sister Mrs. C W Bonham, and their family.
I L Pindell and A A Fenske returned Thursday night from Omaha where they had been since Monday for a meeting of the grand lodge of Masons of Nebraska.
Warren Rudd has been added to the staff of Montgomery Ward store in Paxton as a radio service man. He began his duties there yesterday.
Lee Ellsworth manager of the local John Deere Plow Company branch departed Tuesday for a circle tour across eastern Wyoming and western Nebraska. He plans to be away for the entire week.
Russell Christofferson Leo Zwick and Fred Jurgens have been added to the warehouse department staff of the John Deere Plow company. They assumed their duties there last week.
Mrs Wi EB Gehrig and children travelled to Evergreen Colorado on Sunday to spend the season there. Luetta Gehrig suffers from asthma and will remain for health reasons, with the family seeking relief and summer air.
Don Jorgenson resumed duties at the American National Bank on Thursday after a week on vacation. He stayed close to Sidney and spent his time fishing and golfing during the break.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Perkins returned Monday evening from Idaho Springs Colorado where they had spent the weekend as guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Robinson of Lincoln who own a summer cottage there.
The marriage of Miss Floy Thayer and Frost Christensen of Potter was announced. The wedding occurred in Harrisburg on February 29 of this year but was kept secret until this week. Also noted are travels of Mrs. P. J. Ackles and Mrs. Katherine Hutchinson, and visits by Mrs. S. A. Maley and son Jimmy to spend the summer here with Mr. Maley, with L. H. Cawthra undergoing a major operation in Kimball.
Mrs William Schmitt came back Wednesday from Madison where she had taken her daughter Jean for an ice picnic. Jean will spend the summer there with her grandfather and other relatives.
Jr. and Mrs. R. A. Babcock departed yesterday afternoon for Denver to meet Mrs. HW. L. Bonham and Mrs. B. W. Bonham of San Diego California and escort them to Sidney for a several day visit.
C H Hawkins of the Peetz district was brought to Roche hospital Monday afternoon for chest injury after a runaway incident. He was driving a rake when the accident occurred.
Mr and Mrs Ray Felkins of Charles City Iowa Mrs Floyd Harrison and two daughters of Cozad and Miss Anna Norsworth of Gothenburg were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs C M Larson The ladies are sisters of Mrs Larson.
Joe Weber departed Tuesday for Fort Collins to assume a government position. He completed a mechanical engineering course at Colorado State College this spring and will work in that field.
Mrs Frank Tobin and Mrs R A Barlow arrived home after a two week visit with relatives at Rock Springs Wyoming and Salt Lake City They were joined from Laramie by Marjorie Barlow who had spent a week there
Mr. Pp Beyer and his daughters Josephine and Mary visited West Point for a few days with relatives. They plan to return later in the week, accompanied by Mrs. J J Byrne, Beyer’s mother, for an extended stay here.
L. L. Christy of Oliver Farm Equipment returned Tuesday from Omaha where he had attended a service men’s school since Sunday. The primary topic of discussion at the school was the new 70 Hart-Parr tractor.
EB. L. Uptegrove and daughter Margaret with Miss Carolyn Kennedy returned from Lincoln Wednesday night. Miss Uptegrove graduated from the University of Nebraska on Monday this week, and her father and Miss Kennedy went to Lincoln to attend the commencement exercises.
Robert Hedgecock, brother of Glen Hedgecock of this city, died at his Aurora home Friday after a brief illness. Mr. and Mrs. Hedgecock and Elaine attended the funeral in Aurora and will return home later this week.
Miss Lois Hardy arrived home Wednesday night from Boulder where she attended Colorado University the past year. Her mother Mrs A S Hardy motored over to meet her. Miss Lucile Hardy, also a student at Boulder the past year, will be home Monday.
Mrs Kay Porter a bookkeeper with Western Ice and Storage for two years resigned last week and moved to Newton Iowa where she became manager of a Western Union office Mrs H D Thompson succeeds Porter at Western Ice and Storage company
Mr and Mrs Henry Whitney with Mrs A E Ahrens and Mrs E M Gates depart Thursday for a short mountains outing in Boulder Colorado. Miss Gwen Whitney, a Colorado University freshman last year, plans to stay home for the summer vacation.
Miss Lenora Cortney a teller at the American National bank left yesterday for Chicago to spend a two week vacation. She was accompanied by her parents Mr and Mrs John Cortney of Dalton and her brother and sister Dennis and Marguerite. Rev A Cortney of Chicago who visited his mother Mrs Mary Cortney of Gurley returned home with them. The free dance given by Mr and Mrs Lawrence Sharp at the city auditorium Wednesday night was highly successful. The crowd danced to Dale Chambers and his orchestra. The newlyweds have many friends and said the dance was one of the most enjoyable affairs in a long time.
Rev. William Kilburn and Rev. L H Kaub, former pastors of the Sidney Methodist church, will visit Sidney Sunday. Kilburn will give the morning sermon and Kaub will speak during the service.
Frances Kaub, daughter of Rev. Kaub, will perform on harp at the evening service after earning a superior rating at the state music contest in Kearney. Janice and Phyllis Babcock, Zepha Lockwood, Jean Liebendorfer and Elaine Weiand attended the Grand Island grand council session, with G. F. Liebendorfer driving. The group will travel to Lincoln for several weeks of music study, while Zepha visits Hastings with her aunt Mrs. R. H. Kennedy before returning home.
Hamburger Fry at Legion Park hosted by Miss Helen Johnson Mrs Leora Westfall and Miss Anna Olson despite showers. O Neils Evening Hosts featured Sans Souci club and guests at dinner and bridge with prizes awarded for top bridge scores including Tewell and Kratz couples. Monday Contract club enjoyed refreshments while bridge and high scores honored Mrs Fred Stephens and Mrs Roche. guests included Mrs Sokol Stokes and Roche.
Mrs L T Poole was honored at a surprise birthday afternoon at the Carl Jones home attended by Mesdames Poole Jones L L Christy E M Gates Henry Whitney A E Ahrens B O Tracy Frank Wagner and F H Wolf. Bridge and refreshments marked the gathering with Christy and Ahrens winning bridge prizes.
A fragment lists residents and acquaintances such as Nyda Schwasnick Florence Blome Clara Ewing Loretta Frand sen Nita Caldwell and Mecsdames Dale Chambers Harry Wingerson Paul Bundy John Godfrey of Cheyenne Ross Barker George Davis Frank Schwasnick R W Johnson John Williams and Alta Cobb in an upcoming community context. The partial text hints at a social or civic notice referencing multiple individuals and a Cheyenne link.
Mrs D R Raper entertained twelve Ace High Club members and guest Mrs E M Gates at her home on Wednesday night for bridge. Mrs N E Witters won high score and Mrs Rose Morgan received the traveling prize. Lunch was served at the end.
Mrs Huettman led a Hi Lo club afternoon with guests Mrs A E Ahrens Mrs Carl Jones and Mrs Henry Whitney. Bridge entertainment followed a 1 30 desserts luncheon with prizes awarded. high score to Mrs J A Sparks and special guest honors to Mrs Jones. traveling prize to Mrs D L Abbott.
A pleasant and profitable afternoon was spent by ladies of the Re bekah Kensington at the Odd Fellows hall for a regular meeting. Quilting was the chief accomplishment of the members. Hostesses were Mrs. Barton Taylor and Mrs. Clyde Kinton.
Elden Payzant was honored at a surprise birthday party at his home on Wednesday night. The stag affair was arranged and carried out by a few friends and included entertainment of games. Participants included Dale Butterfield Perry Butterfield Francis Butterfield Lewis Boucher and Ivan Foster.
Mrs Robineau presided at a Tuesday afternoon affair for S W club members. Special guests included Mrs P E Spehr and Mrs Jack Lowe. Guests dined at Campbell's cafe at one, then played bridge at the Robineau home. Mrs Ross Barker won high score in the card games.
Inclement weather moved the Keystone class monthly party to the church basement where 20 participants enjoyed a picnic style meal organized by Mr and Mrs Gus Hellbush. Games filled the pleasant evening before attendees moved to Campbell’s cafe for lunch. Ss S Club hosts Miss Imogene Mowrer Tuesday evening social gathering with bridge replaced by monopoly during summer. Miss Catherine Jones and Mrs Oakley Atkins top scores as groups split, then two rounds of dining.
We thank friends and neighbors for their kindness during our bereavement after the death of Burton Ellsworth. Mrs J B Ellsworth and family appreciate the support.
Collier’s Weekly notes that many European families sleep without blankets or quilts, instead resting between enormous feather pillows several inches deep, revealing cultural comfort norms and sleeping practices across households.
Berlin residents note the statue of Frederick the Great on Unter der Linden lacks spurs to reflect his motto. The emperor refused to use spurs, saying he loved horses in mutch.
The article lists key forest benefits including erosion protection and rainfall retention by leaf mold, flood reduction, air purification through tree respiration, enhanced fishing and hunting, and profitable use of lands otherwise valueless except for forests.
The forerunner of the bicycle was the draisine invented by Tarono von Drais, a German, around 1816. It had two equal wheels connected by a perch and was propelled by a rider pushing with feet on the ground, guided by a bar at the front.
Montana's Altitude notes that the state has the lowest elevation compared with other Rocky Mountain states, highlighting its geographic standing within regional topography.
A condensed note recalls the 300000 Huguenots fleeing France after the Edict of Nantes revocation. It notes American land use of 1.9 acres per person for crop production. It mentions 1499 Spanish landing in Venezuela and a German governor installed by Spain to manage debt arrangements with German bankers.
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