Free Smoke Raiser Draws Sidney Crowd At Chamber Event
Sidney Chamber of Commerce staged a Thursday smoker with boxing and wrestling draws. Notable bouts included Paul Krueger vs Jess Killham with injuries ending the match early. Lunch for 300 followed as farmers and local Germans from Boone county highlighted Cheyenne county agriculture.
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Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Jack Lowe
Dutch Costello
Andy Anderson
Dusty Litton
Grippy Owen
Roy Chick
Bob Murphy
Murphy
Paul Krueger
Dalton
Jess Killham
Sidney
Killham
Krueger
Jeannes Ae
Breternitz
Chamber of Commerce
Legionnaires Hold Regular Meeting Tuesday Evening
The American Legion post held its regular monthly meeting with Commander R. E. Roche presiding. Members discussed state aid uptake, the U S A Theatre show Jock Who's Here, employment aims for idle ex servicemen, and plans to form a city league with a Legion baseball team as part of local youth and community activities.
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The
American Legion
R.E. Roche
Roche
Jock
Legion
Baseball
Visitors See Cheyenne County Through Foreword by Hanson
A Fremont Tribune piece highlights Cheyenne County through the eyes of J. F. Hanson, praising the county’s appeal while noting travel challenges in the central region north of Sidney and around Dalton and Gurley due to melting conditions.
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Fremont Tribune
Hanson
Cheyenne
J. F. Hanson
Cheyenne County
Sidney
Dalton and
Gurley
Local Judge Tewell Sits at Home This Week
Judge Tewell remains at his home this weekend as his wife and baby son return from Denver. He sits in court in Benkelman this week while the district judge holds court in Lexington in his stead.
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Tewell
Denver
Benkelman
Lexington
County Printing Awarded To The Telegraph And Others
County commissioners at their regular session allocate county printing among The Telegraph and three other newspapers the Potter Review Dalton Delegate and Lodgepole Express. The Telegraph gains a share commensurate with its equipment and standing while promising continued publication of Commissioners proceedings and official matters.
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Potter Review
Dalton Delegate
Lodgepole Express
Telegraph
School Board Elects Teachers At Last Monday Meeting
At a meeting of the school board last Monday evening with all members present the election of teachers resulted as follows. W. J. Braham elected for a three year term with salaries of 3000, 3200, and 3300 for the three years. G. F. Leibendorf er elected principal at 2300. All teachers were reelected and given one week to accept.
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W. J. Braham
G. F. Leibendorfer
Miss McFadden for county superintendent candidate
Miss Anna McFadden is presented as a well known county official candidate for county superintendent. She has served seven years in that office and is described as hard working efficient and just. Her record shows in every school building across the county and taxpayers can feel confident in her election.
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Anna McFadden
Gany
Citizen Seeks Health Aid In Omaha Visit
J Hedges traveled to Omaha Wednesday night seeking surgical help for a chronic ailment that has recently worsened. Mrs Lucy Hedges Talley and two children have come from Wyoming to assist at home and stay with Mrs Hedges, who is a partial invalid.
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J. Hedges
Omaha
Lucy Hedges Talley
Wyoming
Ammonia Injury At Central Market Hurts Worker
Andy Christensen suffered a painful ammonia injury Thursday night while working in the Central Market basement. While leaning over an ammonia pipe connected to the refrigeration system the pipe burst and sprayed ammonia into his eyes. He was taken to a doctor, then home, and later to an eye specialist in Cheyenne. His brother reported hopeful news that sight may be saved if no complications arise.
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Andy Christensen
Cheyenne
Marius
Andrew
Good Word From New Member at Chamber Luncheon
Paul J L Martin chaired a Chamber of Commerce luncheon with strong attendance and interest. Ralph Pryce of Hebron Nebraska spoke on the proposed Sidney National Bank deposit exchange, optimistic about local support and loan access. A committee was proposed to study a county fair and Gulf Plains Canada Highway meeting with several named members. The North Star Route matter was referred to the Streets and Roads committee. Adjournment set with Tom Pool as next luncheon chair.
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Paul JL. Martin
Chamber of Commerce
Ralph 8. Pryce
Hebron
Nebraska
Pryce
Sidney National
First National Bank
Chamber
Cheyenne
Board of County Commissioners
Samuel Light
A. 8. Hardy
O'Connor
J. W. Johnson
Tom Pool
M. W. Dimery
H. E. Mantor
Sidney
Alliance
Broadwater
Dalton
Sterling
Gulf Plains-Canada Highway
North Star
Martin
Declamatory Contest Set for Local High School Auditorium
The declamatory contest will be held in the high school auditorium on Monday March 27 at 7 30 p m. The three strongest speakers in each class advance to the final local contest at the M E church Friday March 31. Sidney representatives will then compete in the district contest with musical numbers between classes. Tickets cost 25 and 50 cents admitting to both entertainments.
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M. FE
Sidney
Cuba
Roy
Chambers
Spartacus
Gladiators
Eavsseeees
Lawrence Davis
Wee Eeee Eee
Vernon “Livingston
Liberty and Union
Stewart McMillen Muaile
De Molay Boys Order to Be Instituted in Sidney
An order of De Molay for boys will be instituted in Sidney on Saturday, April 5th. The announcement notes the new youth group aims to provide mentorship and fraternal activities for young men in the community.
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de Molay
Sidney
Burlington Folber Gathers Real Estate News and Obituary
The Burlington Railroad promotes Cheyenne County Nebraska and Logan County Colorado with a 24 page folder touting wheat, water, schools, roads and investment potential. Sidney figures in a lengthy obituary for Mr. Jones of Portland, Oregon, noting his public-spirited charity and family ties to Cheyenne County. The piece blends promotional copy with community memory and cites local figures such as M. A. Shipman and L. F. Cunningham.
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Burlington Railroad
M. A. Shipman
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Logan County
Colorado
Burlington Road
Union Paot
Burlington
B A Jones Closes Earthly Career in Sidney Cheyenne county era
B A Jones dies after a career shaping Sidney and Cheyenne county life spanning 38 years. Born 1848 in Concord New Hampshire he married Josephine Brns in 1877 and settled as a pioneer banker builder and editor. He helped establish First National Bank and funded local properties and homes.
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B. A. Jones
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Butler A. Jones
Concord
New Hampshire
New England
Mr. Jones
Josephine Br
Saratoga Springs
New York
Chris ‘Livoni
Jones
Ed Swatslander
People’s Poinard
Pollard
Mr Jones
Milton Ahrens
D. J. Scanlon
First National Bank
Ahrens
Commercial
A Pleasant Agronomist Leaves for Cedar Rapids
A. A. Maley departed Wednesday for his Cedar Rapids home after three weeks with his son Oren in town. He farms fifteen hundred acres of wheat and says this year’s crop looks the finest he has seen. The Maleys will return for the summer harvest supervision.
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A. Maley
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Oren
State Educator Hosman Visits City for Hours
State Educator Mra FE M Hosman secretary of the Nebraska State Teachers Association spent several hours in the city last Wednesday.
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Mra
FE. M. Hosman
The
Nebraska State ‘Teachers’ ’ ‘Association
Union prayer meeting held at Frank Williams home
A union prayer meeting was held Sunday at the Frank Williams home and attendees described it as an enjoyable religious experience. Next Sunday at three o'clock the union prayer meeting will be at the J B Copley home, with all invited.
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Frank Williams
J. B. Copley
American Legion calls meeting to form Sidney city baseball league
The American Legion invites all local players and fans to a mass meeting at the county courthouse next Wednesday March 20 at eight p m. Shrine Club Knights of Columbus and other groups supported amateur teams. Organizers aim to form a city league with a set schedule and promote wholesome entertainment for Sidney residents built on amateur talent rather than salaries.
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Sol
Shrine Club
Knights of Columbus
American Legion
Sidney
Sidney talent shines in tight cast production
The cream of Sidney talent headlines the cast with strong voices. Mr. Coggshall praises every performer from Clarence Perry to Phyllia Corbett and Mrs Lebendorfer in vamping roles, promising a must see show that draws the crowd and excites with each star.
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Sidney
Beggy O'Neill
Mrs. Hyde
Leroy Larson
Damage to Wires From Weekend Storm Cuts Telephone Service
A Saturday night storm with heavy wet snow damaged power lines and telegraph wires across the county, disabling the telephone system for over forty hours. Service remained out beyond Lexington from eight o clock Saturday night until Tuesday morning, as lines and poles were put out of commission by the storm.
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Lexington
St Patrick’s School Children Impress In Music Drills Program
St Patrick’s program showcased pupils from primary to eighth grade excelling in piano violin and other features. Teachers of music and drills are praised for guiding faithful, eager students who take pleasure in their studies and public performances.
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S J. Patrick's
Breternitz Buys Louis Mann Home in Sidney Area
Breternitz closed a deal making him owner of the Louis Mann home a modern five room bungalow. The Manns will occupy it for some time longer. In the transaction Breternitz turned North Platte property to further his plan to control his holdings while his Sidney ties grow stronger.
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Willam
Breternits
Louis Mann
Mann
Breternitz
North Platte
Sidney
Young Farmer Dies After Liver Cancer Search
Hans Badge of Davison precinct died Tuesday evening after a failed search for relief. He had left for his father’s home at Tinkota Iowa to seek relief from cancer of the liver and planned to undergo an operation before returning home.
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Dalton
Badge
Davison
Hans Badge
Tinkota
Iowa
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Boone County
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Miss McFadden
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Ieee
Kenneth Mahr
Helen McDaniel
Burlington Folber
Chéyenne County
Lincoln
United States
Peets
Bentley
Portland
Oregon
Nebraska University
Warry
Elma Cunningham
George Cunningham
L. F. Cunningham
Bushee
Senator Bushee
Harry Jones
Albany
Harry
Lucy
Wix.grabdchildren
Lydia Davidson
Riverview Cemetery
Edward Mclernon
Union Services
County Court Room
City League
St. Patrick’s Program
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