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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1917
Page
5
Thomas A Edison invites the public to hear a phonograph test that recreates the human voice. Concert soprano Miss Spencer will sing alongside the recreated voice to let listeners judge which is real.
The Edison tone test compares living singing with a Re-Creation by his phonograph. Newspapers hailed its realism and challenge to listeners to judge which version they hear side by side. Complimentary tickets urged music lovers to attend and apply early for entry.
The Frances Willard W C T U met at Mrs. Frazey’s home on Friday March 2 with devotional exercises by Mrs. Mce Cann and Miss Davidson. Reports included the Indianapolis Murat Theatre convention of 1916 and various local papers. Groups like P E O Society Altars S F Club New Idea and social hosting by the Manns are noted with meetings meals and plans for future gatherings.
Local churches publish Sunday masses and services across denominations. Saint Peter's Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church and J Nelsen's school house hold regular Sunday services, Bible classes, youth gatherings, and ladies' aid meetings. Trinity Lutheran and Christ Episcopal list worship times, catechism, choir practice, and midweek Lenten events. Everyone is welcome to participate.
Afternoon worship at Grace church 2 30 P M on the third Sunday in lent with the theme Sin Its cause and results Sunday school follows at 3 30 P M Mrs Flora superintendent invites all to come and feel welcome at Grace church.
The architect J R Smith will visit this week to complete plans for the new church and parsonage. Bids will be received once specifications are finished. The church aims to be modern throughout and reflect Sidney’s enterprising spirit. Sunday school will join public service next Sabbath with Epworth League at 6 30 and a 7 30 sermon and music for all. A cordial welcome awaits.
H H Lueninghoener and O R Marks of Winslow Nebraska traveled Tuesday to survey the country but found the view obscured by snow and returned Thursday. Mr Marks, Winslow postmaster, had driven to Sterling to visit an uncle.
The Thelma shop unveils early spring hat display ahead of season. Consumers visit to preview new styles and select wearable headpieces for upcoming events.
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