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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1918
Page
12
J. W Shoemaker came back Wednesday night from Indiana after attending a relative funeral. He had been away since last Friday. D. J. Cavenaugh of Winside Nebraska visited this week to oversee his 160 acres of winter wheat, which he reports in fine condition.
On Sunday night March 10 the Methodist church dedicated its service flag honoring twenty eight members of the Sunday school and church families serving the country. The thronged edifice featured a full program with readings, songs, and the flag presentation by Prof Pin dell to Mrs Martin, with names read as stars were revealed for each service member. The list includes Oscar Johnson David Ells Elmer Wright Albert Green Allen Chambers Carl Ledbetter Guy Taylor Len Stalnaker Lewellyn Martin Clarence Perry Lester Perry Lee Daniel Will Bolm Ray Oaks Edger Berkland John Harper John Antrim Roy Spiller Paul Hornby Harry Melrose Amerson Kelley Cyril Wallace Hugh Jones Roy Hedges Ray Armstrong Ernest Gould William Gould John Witters and Joe Stibel.
The book committee bought war titles including Over the Top Empey Holding the Line Turczynowicz The Tides of Barnegal Hopkinson Smith Apple Tree Girl Weston The UP Trail Zane Grey The Tree of Heaven Wey Sinclair Tarzan and Jewels of Opar Burroughs Also three pictures for a homelike reading room Christ Child Among the Lowly Longfellow s Children Views of Washington D C and dispatches books for Camps and Over There to be sent next week No magazines
Sgt Carl BE Ledbetter of the Reg. Inf. 348th F. A. N. A. Camp Travis on detached service at Officers Training Camp came in Saturday to see the men of his old company at Camp Travis Texas.
A large crowd witnessed the Knights of Columbus Service Flag dedication at St. Patrick’s hall. Mayor Uptegrove Bishop Duffy and United States Surveyor General John B. McGauran spoke as the flag, bearing ten stars for local members, was unveiled. the event featured a marching procession, martial music, and patriotic songs. Names listed include R. E. Roache and John Peetz among ten honored Knights.
Mrs Ray Rhone of Lexington moves to the city with S R Perry and Mrs M A Shipman Jr of Peetz hosting a Sunday meal. Mrs R E Woods of Overton Nebraska, sister of Mrs W J Perry, arrived last Saturday to make this place her home. Uniforms have arrived for the Home Guard, enhancing parade squads' appeal.
Mrs. H. H. Hall of Broken Bow, longtime city resident, arrived last Friday as houseguest of Mrs. B. A. Jones while receiving calls from scores of friends. S. R. Perry reports via Camp Cody that his son Lester Perry loves the training and patriotism at the camp.
An elderly observer across thirty years notes that a March moon in the north predicts wet weather in late March. Also, a Dodge Bros. ad error appeared last week. correct prices: Touring Car or Roadster 875 dollars, Winter Car or Roadster 1,050 dollars, Sedan or Coupe 1,350 dollars. Detroit office.
Miss Henriette Shoemaker arrives Friday for spring vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W J Shoemaker. She is well and enjoying her studies in the University of Chicago Dramatic Department.
Miss Berniece Kelly resigns as linotype operator due to health demanding more outdoor living. The Telegraph notes her diligence and competence and expects she can find a new position when healthy. S Fishman withdraws from Citizens ticket as mayoral candidate due to extensive real estate duties. W U H Reed adds a substantial addition to his cottage. Mr and Mrs Edwards of the north divide were in the city last Wednesday.
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