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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1923

Page

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Sidney High School Wins Silver Basketball Trophy

At a Thursday chapel Sidney High School received a silver basketball trophy as champions of the tri state tournament held at Chadron two weeks earlier. Coach West praised the team and coach Merle C. Green, urged continued education, and lauded the players for good manners and skill.

Sidney High School Chadron Coach West Chadron Normal West Normal Sidney Merle C. Green Alliance Frank Lally Roy Null Green Liebendorfer J. L. McIntosh Judge Chambers A. K. Greenlee M. W. Dimery Coach Green State University of Nebraska Leibendorfer Dwight Frankeberger Chapel

Parks Still at It in Laramie Boxing Meet

In the Laramie Republican story a Sidney man and boxers trainer Fred Parks is noted for leading his team to victory at a boxing and wrestling tournament held in the University gym last Thursday night. Wyoming dominated nearly all events against Colorado, and Parks’ men were all winners. The piece highlights Parks’ pride and the joy shown by friends at the successful results.

Laramie Sidney Fred Parks University Gym Wyoming Colorado Parks

Pleasant note from Mrs. B. A. Jones of Portland

A letter from Mrs. B A Jones of Portland Oregon praises The Telegraph as an old friend and eager reader. The Jones family long led Sidney social and business life, and ties with the community remain strong and lasting.

B. A. Jones Portland Oregon Jones Sidney

Sidney Girl Marries in Eastern City

Announcements from Sidney report Miss Mary Fidele Joan McIntosh wed to Mr. Henry Meade Williams on March 10, 1923, in New York City. Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McIntosh, drew high honors in Sidney and studied abroad. Henry, Princeton graduate like his father Jesse Lynch Williams, pursues journalism and writing. his father’sPulitzer winning work and plays are noted. The couple heads for Los Angeles then New York, planning visits to Sidney.

Mary Fidele Joan McIntosh Henry Meade Williams New York City Mary J. l. McIntosh Sidney Mr. Williams Trinceton Jesse Lynch Williams Hke Williams New York World the Century Los Angeles New Orleans New York

P E O Sisters Elect Officers at Luncheon

P E O Sister chapter BO held its annual luncheon and elected officers for the year at Mrs. Bentley's home. Officers include President Mrs. O R Owens and Vice President Mrs. A B Phelps. Next meeting set for Saturday March 17 with Miss Neubauer.

Bentley 0. R. Owens A.B. Phelps John McIntosh H. R. Fuller J.E. Grabill Samuel Light W- F. Bassett J. A. Bentley

American Legion Meeting at Odd Fellows Hall Next Tuesday

Legionnaires urged to attend at 7:30 PM with boxing music and a big feed. The meeting at Odd Fellows Hall will cover important business matters and urge members to bring a buddy.

American Legion Odd Fellows Hall Buddy

Baby Wier Dies After Illness at Ten Months

Little Helen Frances Wier infant child of Mr and Mrs Leland Wier died in their Fourth Avenue East apartment on Sunday March 11 1923 after two weeks of illness that began with stomach trouble and progressed to spinal meningitis Funeral services were conducted by Rev Hewitson at the Christian church and interment followed at Greenwood Attending were Mr and Mrs Sam Wier and son of Casper Wyoming and Russell Wier of Chappell

Helen Frances Wier Leland Wier Fourth Avenue East Hewitson Christian Church Greenwood Sam Wier and Son Casper Wyoming Russell’ Wier Chappell

Wanuneka Campfire Meeting Honors Youth Ranks

Gwendolyn Jorgenson presided over a Wanuneka Campfire ceremony Wednesday evening with guardian Miss Helen McDaniel and assistant Miss Kathryn King among 12 members. The group praised the affair as splendiferous and luncheon gorgeous, with members receiving moccasins robes honor beads and wood gatherer ranks.

Wanuneka Gwendolyn Jorgenson Helen McDaniel Kathryn King

License to Wed Issued to Runge and Hostetler

Judge Chambers issued a license to wed on March 14 1923 to Frederick Albert Runge and Marie A Hostetler. Guardians provided written consent.

Chambers Frederick Albert Runge Marie A. Hostetler

Couple on Prolonged Tour Through Several Cities

Mr and Mrs John Coatello travel on a long pleasure tour lasting about thirty to forty days they have visited Chicago St Louis New Orleans many points in Florida and are now in Cuba. They plan a return by a different route and will later visit California.

John Coatello Chicago St. Louis New Orleans Florida Cuba California

Second Concert of Sidney Artists Draws Full House

The U S A Theatre hosted its second community concert with a near capacity audience. Sidney Light Band in new uniforms under Rev Tight opened, followed by Mrs Witham, the high school orchestra led by Prof Backer with Miss Marybell Wooldridge on piano, and the Kidney Shrine Club Saxophone Band under Geo Rolduc. Mrs Hyde and Mrs Witham sang In the Garden. The Sidney Junior Band performed, led by 12 year old Lawrence Sharp in Bonham’s absence. Franklin Hornaday closed with a solo, Miss Hammer accompanying and Prof Bolduc on violin.

Sidney Light Band Tight Witham Prof. Backer Marybell Wooldridge Kidney Shrine Club Geo. Rolduc Shunk Lawrence Sharp Franklin Hornaday Franklin Miss Hammer Prof. Bolduc

Nurses Register At Thayers Drug Store

Thayers Drug Store launches a free nurses register for all trained or practical nurses. Enrollees record their movements with doctors and case dates, signaling when they are in, in need of rest, or ready for a new assignment. The registry serves county nurses, physicians, and the public to save time locating nursing help.

Eart Thayer Thayer Drug Store Thayer's

Ira Kline Dies at 23 After Flu Complications

Ira Kline son of M. M. Kline and Mrs. Kline died March 8 at the O. F. Loudy home five miles northeast of Sidney following influenza and acute pulmonary illness. Born March 1, 1885, he married Helen Cook eight years ago. survived by his wife and six year old son Clifford, mother Mrs. M. M. Kline of Empire California, and sisters Mrs. O. S. Loudy and Mrs. Paul Kappler. Funeral conducted under A. O. U. W. and Rev Hewitson with music by Mrs. Ahrens and Miss Hammer at the piano. interment at Dunkard cemetery south of Sidney. Sympathy extended to the family.

Ira Kline M. M. Kline Helen Cook Bridgeport Clifford Empire California O. S. Loudy Paul Kappler Hewitson Christian Church

Death of Aged Lady at Bayard Ranch

Mrs. Binning of Bayard died last Saturday at her son’s home on the Herman Ehmke ranch ten miles north of Sidney after a stroke. The couple had been visiting their children when the fatal event occurred. The body was shipped to Bayard for burial.

Mrs Goodwin Returns From Malverna Mission Visit

Mrs Sarah Goodwin came back Saturday from Malverna Town where she joined relatives for a family gathering. They found the trip pleasant despite the sad purpose of the visit and noted favorable weather during their stay.

Sarah Goodwin Malverna

Greenlees Style Show A Metropolitan Night To Remember

Greenlees style show Tuesday night drew a sophisticated city crowd with 300 attendees in the main aisle toward the balcony. Models displayed coats suits hats and dresses with child models Lelila Wendtland Lemisa McCleneghan Martha Davis Evelyn Pilling and Patricia Schroeder receiving hearty applause. Roy Greenlee thanked guests invited them to refreshments and social time as Mrs Tobin Mrs Griffith and others managed the event which concluded with light refreshments and wafers.

Greenlees Ida Ahrens Miss Hammer Harriet Jones Clyde Brown Lelila Wendtland Lemisa McCleneghan Martha Davis Evelyn Pilling Patricia Schroeder Evelyn Doran Mabel Swingley Berniece Kelly Anna Kurz Kirkman Jack Heavrin May Breternitz Jessie Bartholomew Wendtland Blossom, Grey Avis Rogers Vera Mahr Roy Greenlee Tobin Griffith Helen McDaniel Elizabeth Worden

Mid-Week Luncheon at Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber of Commerce held a Wednesday luncheon with some illness and tax concerns among members. M. W. Osborn chaired and fostered a cordial mood as Mayor Rogers spoke on the upcoming caucus. Dr. Light urged support for the Jubilee Singers. Bonham was named next meeting chairman.

Chamber of Commerce M. W. Osborn Rogers Dr. Light Jubilee Singers Osborn Mr. Bonham

Bell and Schnuelle Wed Quietly Near Sidney

Harry John Bell and Alvira C Schnuelle received a license and married Wednesday evening at the family home a few miles north of Sidney with Rev William Kilburn performing the ceremony.

Harry John Bell Alvira C. Schnuelle Sidney William Kilburn

Real estate operations of A J Flagg noted in Oakland history

Sidney readers learn that A J Flagg married Mabel Yeagle, daughter of the late Ed and Mrs Yeagle of Sidney, and that his brother John Flagg also married a Sidney girl, Eva Durnell. The notice connects the Flagg family to Sidney before.

A. J. Flagg Oakland California Sidney Mabel Yeagle Ed Yeagle John Flagg Jay Flagg Eva Durnell

Luncheon Bridge Honors At Mrs Uptegrove Table

Mrs Uptegrove hosted a post luncheon bridge gathering with three tables last Saturday afternoon. Mrs Phelps won first prize for skill at cards and Mrs Clayton Radcliffe took second prize.

Mrs. Uptegrove Mrs. Phelps Clayton Radcliffe

Mayor Rogers Calls City Election and Caucuses

The mayor announces a city election with one council seat per ward and terms expiring for William Breternitz Ward 1 J R Malowney Ward 2 A J Jorgenson Ward 3. Each ward will hold caucuses to name nominees, followed by a general caucus for school board and council nominations at 7:30 on March 19.

William Breternitz J. RR. Malowney A. J. Jorgenson

Girls Glee Club at U S A March 19 and 20

The High School Girls Glee Club and Orchestra directed by Emil D. Backer perform at the U S A on March 19 and 20. The 26 member chorus sings Kashmiri Song Valse Triste and Blue Diamonds while the 16 member orchestra plays Serenade Waltz and March. They appear with the film The Headless Horseman featuring Will Rogers, offering a program with educational and recreational value.

Emil D. Backer Finden Sibelius Blue Diamonds Storey Bacher Braga Czihulka Huffer Will Rogers

Keystone Class Banquet Highlights Busy Church Group

The Keystone Class of the Methodist church hosted a Monday night banquet for 150, a young married group known for supplying teachers across Sunday school. Rev Kilburn served as toastmaster and speakers included Mrs Margaret Martin Rev Moore Carl Ledbetter and Co D Green. Miss Hammer performed piano and Miss Georgiana Martin sang with piano by Miss Hammer. Monthly events grow in interest and activity.

Keystone Methodist Church Kilburn Margaret Martin Rev. Moore Gurley Carl Ledbetter Co. D. Green Miss Hammer Georgiana Martin

Little Norma Lehmkuhl Dies of Pneumonia in Lodgepole

Norma Lucresia Lehmkuhl 18 months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred F Lehmkuhl, died at her grandparents Lodgepole home on Tuesday afternoon March 13 from pneumonia after influenza. Funeral held at Lodgepole Methodist church Thursday. The Lehmkuhl family is among the county's oldest and most prominent.

Norma Lehmkuhl Fred F. Lehmkuhl Fred Lehmkuhl Lodgepole

Infant Dorothy May Leineger Dies of Pneumonia

Dorothy May Leineger daughter of Mr and Mrs Jake Leineger living 15 miles NW of Potter died March 9 from pneumonia. Funeral held at home on Saturday with burial in Kimball. Born August 13, 1922.

Tittle Dorothy May Leineger Jake Leineger Potter Kimball Little One

Campfire Girls Mark Eleven Years of Growth and Hope

The Campfire Girls celebrate their eleventh anniversary with a window display at Greenlees. The movement has grown to over 160000 members nationwide in eleven years, guided by a slogan urging doubled work health and love.

Greenlees United States

Goodwins Returnafter Malvern Funeral for Lois

Mr and Mrs Frank Goodwin returned Thursday from Malvern Iowa where they laid their little daughter Lois away From the Malvern Leader we note that the baby was buried from the home of her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Ira BE Frits of Malvern and that a large number of relatives and friends attended from other cities

Frank Goodwin Malvern Iowa Lois Ira BE. Frits

Snowy Wednesday Brings Moisture to County Farmland

A gentle wet snow fell all day Wednesday and into the night, soaking ground and promising moisture for a wide area. Farmers gathered seed and tools as the storm paused, while calm conditions produced an even blanket over the county.

Business Visitor Albert Frerichs Spends Day in Sidney

Albert Frerichs of Sunol visited Sidney on Wednesday for business, meeting local officials and discussing regional commerce opportunities.

Albert Frerichs Sunol Sidney Wednessday

Lincoln lawyer visits Sidney swing of familiar faces

R. W. DeVoe of Lincoln, formerly with the Cheyenne County bar, conducted business in Sidney Tuesday and used the chance to greet friends. His genial countenance is warmly welcomed by locals who recall his prior tenure here.

R. W. DeVoe Lincoln Cheyenne County Sidney Mr. DeVoe

Three Honor Pupil Honors at Sidney High 1923

Berniece Foster class valedictorian, Charles Houge salutatorian, and Arthur Daugherty third honors lead Sidney High School seniors for spring 1923. Foster holds straight A average, 95 percent, and is awarded a Nebraska Association of Colleges scholarship. Houge, 4x average, leads in dramatics and editorship of the S. H. 8 Trail. Daugherty, 98x, leads student government and school publications. The Telegraph joins faculty and students in praising the honorees and extending congratulations to their families.

Berniece Foster Charles Houge Arthur Dhugherty Sidney High School Nebraska Association of Colleges Berniece C. A. Foster South Divide Auburn Bridgeport Charlies Houge L. P. Houge Sidney Charlies S. H. 8. Trail Arthur Daugherty John Daugherty Arthur the Telegraph

Captain Hardy Visits Sidney Gun Club Featured Guest

Captain A. Hardy, renowned as a top all around and revolver shot, visited Sidney last Sunday as a guest of the Sidney Gun Club. Though wind limited exhibition, local boys welcomed the appearance. Trap shooting remains a principal outdoor draw with 25 to 35 shooters at the Country Club every Sunday.

A. Hardy Sidney

Passing of Aged Lady Mrs. Kennedy in Arriba

Mrs. Kennedy aged 83, mother of Mrs. O R Owens, died Tuesday at her son’s Arriba Colorado home after a stroke. Mrs Owens arrived in time, her remains to Marshalltown Minnesota for burial with family. Mr Owens accompanied the party home.

Kennedy O. R. Owens Arriba Colorado Owen Marshalltown Minnesota Owens Mr. Owens

Degree of Honor Hosts Busy Meeting With Applicants

A live order meeting last Friday evening drew many applicants for membership and welcomed visitors. A splendid lunch was served as the event concluded.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Coach West of P. E. O. Sisters Elect Attention Legionnaires Baby Wier Runge-Hostetler Thayer Bell-Schnuelle Girls’ Glee Club Norma Lucresia Lehmkuhl Leineger Sidney High Captain Hardy
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