Skaggs Cash Store to Open in Sidney Nebraska
O P Skaggs, president of Skaggs Cash stores, visited Sidney to finalize plans for a new exclusive grocery store in the Sharp building on West Second Street with March 21 as a probable opening. The California based chain operates 144 stores in five states and promises profits shared with branch managers. Sidney’s new store marks the company’s first in Nebraska and signals further openings in the state. The firm emphasizes bulk purchasing power and low prices. Meanwhile Sidney Motor Sales reported strong February sales of 14 Fordson tractors, 19 new cars, and 20 used cars, highlighting county prosperity.
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O. P. Skaggs
Skaggs Cash
Sidney
Sharp
West Second Street
Skaggs Company
California
Nevada
Utah
Idaho
Wyoming
Nebraska
Mr. Skaggs
Tennessee
Skaggs
Etter
Sidney Motor Sales Company
Cheyenne County
Seed Corn Germination Testing Urged by Omaha Chamber
The Omaha chamber of commerce agricultural committee urges farmers to test seed corn germination this spring. It cites simple tests yield big returns and directs readers to request Farmers' Bulletins 415 and 948 from the U S Department of Agriculture, joining with railroads and business interests to promote careful seed selection and testing nationwide.
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Agricultural Committee
Omaha
Eighth Trade Extension On Wednesday
The eighth Trade Extension and Friends Making day will be held next Wednesday. Merchants promote the biggest sale yet with two page ads in Telegraph section two. Bargains focus on necessities. An old time dance followed by prizes for top couples in waltz will be at Hardy's hall with a special orchestra. Mr and Mrs Claude Gross hosted a married couples gathering with cards and a late lunch.
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Telegraph
Hardy's Hall
High School Declamatory Contest Honors Fine Speakers
The high school declamatory contest was held at the Methodist church with a large audience. Ten contestants were judged in oratorical dramatic and humorous classes. Winners: Kenneth Thompson and Mabel Foster in oratorical, Doloras Carleton and Vera Chambers in dramatic, Elvira Campbell and Harriett Jones in humorous. Judges were Principal Brunton, Superintendent Lydiatt, Mrs Wesner, and Miss Brook.
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Methodist Church
Dirks
Smith
Mabel Foster
Kenneth Thompson
Monte
Marne
Doloras Carleton
Time
Vera Chambers
Money Spider
Frances McDaniel
Mary Elizabeth
Gladys Zimmer
India
Elvira Campbell
Madam Newberry
Viola Foster
Miss Bray
Elaine Hiett
Harriett Jones
Dotty , Dip
Attorney Kratz Attends Court in Bridgeport Monday
Attorney Kratz appeared in Bridgeport court last Monday for a scheduled hearing. The appearance marks a procedural step in an ongoing case. Prosecutors and defense counsel remained silent as proceedings began.
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Kratz
Bridgeport
Kimball Wins District Cage Championship in Mitchell
Kimball high school captured the fourteenth district basketball title at Mitchell last weekend defeating Sidney 17 to 11 in the first game and Mitchell 13 to 12 in the final. Both teams advance to the state tournament at Lincoln. Other results include Morrill over Bridgeport 23 to 13 and Minatare over Lodge Pole 18 to 12. Louis Nelson returns to work on the nap track after weeks of illness.
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Kimballs High School
Laurels
Lodge
Pole Valley
Mitchell
Kimball
Sidney
Lincoln
Claes
A. Kimball
Morrill
Bridgeport
Gering
Scottsbluff
Bayard
Clase B
Minatare
Going Some Tonight at U. S. A. Theatre
Sidney chapter of the Order of De Melany presents the comedy drama Going Some at the U. S. A. theatre tonight at 9 15. The play has been a big hit elsewhere and Sidney audiences are urged to attend with high expectations for strong local talent.
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Sidney
Sidney Chapter
Order of de Melany
Greenlees Fashion Show Sets Spring Style Revue
Sidney hosts Greenlees next Monday night for its annual spring style show at 8 p m in the Greenlee store. New features will showcase coats hats dresses and ensembles worn by models with both children and ladies ready to wear items. A music filled program will accompany the event and all are invited especially men.
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Sidney
Greenlees
Greenlee
Dolan Buys Beauty Parlor In Lodge Pole Area
Mrs. Alice G Dolan daughter of W T Tate of Lodge Pole has bought the beauty parlor business of Miss Sue Sheehan. She will be joined by Miss Margaret Gobble. Both are graduates of the Loucese Bartlett school of beauty culture in Kansas City.
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Alice G. Dolan
W. T Tate
Lodge Pole
Sue Sheehan
Honor Roll Highlights Across MaPnee High and Central School
The list records multiple honor rolls across MaPnee High including Senior and Junior grades with students such as Shirley Nelson Pauline Clarkson Inez Moore Luther Kahse Elma Nelson and Marybell Wooldridge, plus Freshman Estella Oberg. Central and East schools show grade by grade top marks for students like Helen Reed Edith Older shaw Ruth Gilmore and Margaret Craig while a scarlet fever quarantine affected the Brewer family.
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Estella Oberg
Shirley Nelson
Pauline Clarkson
Marybelle Wooldridge
Inez Moore
Luther Kahse
Elma Nelson
Marybell Wooldridge
Emma Weissman
Tluzinda Brauer
Earl Elwell
Nellie Davis
Mabel Foster
Viola Foster
Bertha Flo
Mildred Houge
Ellie Williams
Helen Reed
Erwin Hinricks
Frieda Thompson
Gwendolyn Jorgenson
Central School
Miss White
Helen Doran
Lomila McCleneghan
Elizabeth Hart
Ruth Karvanek
Eloise Iverson
Edith Martin
Ada Bell
John Witters
Lawrence Taylor
Clara May Woodworth
Elmer Tadine
Alice L. Dirks
Russell Oberg
Roger Armstrong
Jane ‘Dimery
Hammond McNish
Eastward
Edith Oldershaw
Mildrea Witters
Ruth, Betts
Earl Young
Ben Jamine
Sheckler
Helen Chambers
Katherine Brommage
East School
Ruth Gilmore
Clara”Ladine
Margaret Craig
Dorothy, Nilson
Thelma ‘Brewer
Viola Benish
County Teachers Meet in Cheyenne County
Teachers will meet at the high school tomorrow at 1 30 pm. Speaker will be Mrs Mabel C Johnson former superintendent of Douglas county schools. Mrs D B Fletcher county superintendent urges attendance especially school board members.
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Cheyenne County
Mabel C. Johnson
Douglas County
D. B. Fletcher
Hours Of Labor Per Acre of Corn Shown
Cheyenne County 10 Acre Corn Growing contest yields figures on man and horse hours per acre for different field operations. Average for 4 checked acres was 6.58 hours man labor and 20.28 horse labor per acre. 9 listed acres averaged 3.20 hours man and 12.1 horse per acre. Enrollment for the contest continues after April 1. Mrs. Frank Zalesky died at Lodge Pole, mother of Frank Zalesky of the city.
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Cheyenne County
Frank Zalesky
Lodge Pole
Surprise party honors Sidney couple on 27th anniversary
Sidney Motor Sales employees held a surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. C. Frank Chick at their home last Monday night. Hugh Slawson re-staged the ceremony with Mrs. Mauser as bride’s maid. Eleven families attended and gifts included a silver and gold creamer and sugar.
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Sidney Motor Sales Company
C. Frank Chick
Hugh Slawson
Mauser
Chick
Sidney Motor Sales
City Council Sets Bid For Back Interest And Leases
The city council met in regular session on Friday night March 6 with all members present. They voted to send 117.17 to the state treasurer for back interest on bonds. The campground proposal was discussed at length and a lease return from Union Pacific will prompt a contract with caretaker P. J. Ackers. Lights, water and essential equipment will be installed under the city engineer. Minor business was tabled until the next meeting.
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Union Pacific Railroad
P. J. Ackers
Feeding School Set by Nebraska Dairy Group
The Nebraska Dairy Development society via extension service sends M. N. Lawritson to Sidney on Monday the 16th and Tuesday the 17th for 1:30 p.m. meetings in the district court room. Topics include dairy cow types health ailments feeding and management with Q&A invited.
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Nebraska Dairy Development Society
M. N. Lawritson
Sidney
Lawritson
Kimball Lions Beat Sidney Town Team 37 to 35 on Kimball Floor
In a fast paced western Nebraska clash the Kimball Lions edged Sidney 37 to 35 on Kimball floor Tuesday night. A third quarter spurt gave Kimball a nine point lead and the win. Greene and Eichenberger led Kimball while Null Willis Kepler starred for Sidney. season ends for local town team.
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Kimball Lions
Sydney Town
Kimball
Nebraska
Lions
Taig
Sidney
Greene
Eichenberger
Null
R. Willis
Kepler
Horn
Willis
Sidnfey
Kimbalis
F. Pr. T. Ubank
Wwe
Konkright
Green
Thornley
Storg
Atkins
Eastman
New Uniforms Arrive for Sidney Juvenile Band
Sidney Juvenile Band receives six piece uniforms in red and royal purple with gold trim. The headpiece is a red fez with gold tassel and band name in gold. Jackets and trousers are satin with pockets, brown oxfords for footwear, and a gold sash completes the look. Rip track workers return to six day schedule.
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Sidney
Turkey
Chamber of Commerce Big Meeting Draws Crowd
The chamber plans a large farmers night dinner moving to the Methodist church basement at 6 30. County Agent Willey will chair with four speakers including T M Lawritson and Val Kuska detailing farm topics and railroad culture. Music by Sidney Juvenile band and local choirs will cap the program.
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Chamber of Commerce
Union V Pacific
Methodist Church
Willey
T. M. Lawritson
State Agricultural College At
Lincoln
Val Kuska
Colonization Department
Burlington Railroad
Will C. J. Osborn
Nebraska Farmers Union
Glen Bales
Cheyenne County Farmers Union
Sidney
Bob_ Hornaday
Peter Pan film praised as fairy tale enchantment at UA theatre
Review of a pre release showing before teachers and press, praising the film for its charming fantasy. Betty Bronson as Peter Pan and Mary Brian shine among newcomers, Ernest Torrence as Captain Hook, Nana the dog steals scenes. The cast is warmly praised and the picture is described as romantic rather than realistic. Showings are at the U S A theatre on Monday and Tuesday March 16 and 17 with school matinees at 4 pm.
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Peter Pan
U.8. A
Nana
Mesg
Peter
Winslow
Mr. Barrie
Maude Adams
Betty “Bronson
Pete
Mary Brian
Ernest Torrence
Captain Hook
George Ali
Otten Attends State Tax Commissioners Meeting in Tincoln
O. O. Otten, the county clerk, is in Tincoln attending a meeting of the state tax commissioners for official duties and deliberations on current tax policies and county concerns.
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O. O. Otten
Tincoln
State
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Claude Gross
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Muriel Riggs
Clifford Bell
Fern Tobler
Merriman Riggs
Miss Brook
Virginia
Johnson
Kenneth Johnson
Gladys Ellsworth
Roxie Hazzard
Genesta Foster
Louise Stotsel
Helen Jane Johnson
Beulah Seemet
Floy Thaper
Margaret’ ‘Uptegrove
Arthur Melrose
Richard Craig
Carolyn Kennedy
Helen Harper
Lavern Thomas
Thelma Ladegard
Dave Brewer
City Council
R. E. Witham
Daniels
Witham
E. L. Uptegrove
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