De Molays Present Very Pleasing Play Green Stockings
The De Molays presented Green Stockings at U S A theatre last Thursday to a packed house. Mrs J C Greer directed a cast noted for professional style and strong acting, including Bertha Flo as Miss Colina Faraday and Kenneth Mahr as Mr. Robert Tarver. Several performers showcased notable talent and humor, with praise for lacking experience overcome through practice and teamwork. The audience hopes for more home talent productions.
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de Molay
J. C. Greer
Kenneth
Phyllis Faraday
Francis Greer
Ida
Vera Mahr
Marvin Tiett
William Faraday
Tilian Hostetler
Tremchand
Milas Howtetler
Donald Livon
Admiral Grice
Gredie
Ax Raidigh
Henry Briedew Ead
Percy Dimck
Miss Cetia
Marte
Mies Fanny Bele Zike
Jay Closman Shatters Sidney Golf Records
Jay Closman, reigning champion, set new marks on Sidney's courses with 33 on the outside and 30 on the inside for a total 68. The performance, likened to Walter Hagen, eclipsed the 18 hole record previously held at 68 by Cleeman in last fall's tournament. Cleeman's round featured straight drives and strong approaches though No. 16 and some short putts cost strokes. Cleeman's scorecard and remarks on his game are noted alongside news of B C Grebill taking management of two Standard Oil filling stations.
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Sidney
Jay Crosman
Clenman
Cleaman
Walter Hagen
Cleman
Cleeman
Music Week Observed With May Events Planned
Music week to be observed in Sidney from May 2 to 9 with committees organized to handle arrangements. The list includes Mrs. J. W. Johnson as general chairman, Dr. F. A. Barger, M. A. Shipman, and many other community leaders from Rotary, Women's clubs, Red Cross, public schools, and local organizations. Further committee details will appear in next week's issue.
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Sidney
J. W. Johnson
Claude Golding
Women's Club
G. F. Liebendorfer
Pimner Kahl
Old Fiddlers Contest To Be Held Tuesday
An old time fiddlers contest will be staged Tuesday in conjunction with the feature film What Happened to Jones starring Reginald Deony. Admission is free for entrants, with prizes of 8 6 4 dollars based on position, pieces, timing, and audience applause.
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Jones
Reginald Deony
Free Luncheon And Smoker At U P Hotel
Real estate men from Cheyenne, Nuckolls and Deuel counties are invited to the Western Nebraska Real Estate board meeting at the Union Pacific hotel at 6:30 p m on March 20. H T Brown of Grand Island, president of the Nebraska association of real estate boards, I H Forke state secretary, and Paul Huston, president of the Grand Island Association, will speak on forming a local board at Sidney and outline its objects and benefits.
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Cheyenne
Eimball
Deuel
Western Nebraska Real Estate Board
Union Pacific
Ih. T. Brown
Grand Island
Nebraska Association of Real Estate Boards
I. H. Forke
Sidney
Paul Huston
Grand Island Association
Folders To Be Printed At Telegraph Office
The Telegraph printers will begin printing 30 000 circulars Friday morning to advertise Cheyenne county. The copy is new and the cuts are prepared. the press work will require over 65 hours of continuous operation. The circulars target eastern parts of the state to attract settlers to Cheyenne county.
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Cheyenne County
Telegraph
Reserve Officers Spend Few Days at Ft. Russell
Sitney Ste serve Officers association members spent a weekend at Fort Russell to study military problems across all service branches. They found the experience beneficial and received a cordial reception from regular army officers. The group, about three men in Sidney, meets monthly and seeks commissioned roles through training and wartime experience. General Jenkins and Colonel Richmond hosted the visitors warmly.
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Sitney
Sidney
Jenkins
Richmond
Forbes Sentenced for Misuse of Veterans Funds
Col Forbes, appointed by President Harding, faced a two year term after conviction for misusing funds from the Veterans Bureau meant for World War I disabled veterans. The lenient sentence drew criticism from the press and the American Legion amid ongoing litigation.
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Forbes
Harding
Veterans Bureau
American Legion
Fire clown may visit Sidney for fire prevention week
Officials of the Sidney Volunteer Fire department received a letter from Harry K. Rogers, known nationwide as the fire clown, stating he is booked for Platte valley the week of May 17 and may visit Sidney. His fire prevention show aims to enlist children’s help in lifelong fire safety through engaging demonstrations and talks at a public meeting for property owners and households.
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Sidney
Demonstration of New Rat Killing Dust Planned Countywide
The county conducts demonstrations in April to show a new cyanide dust method for eradicating rats. An expert will explain the dusting system, pumping dust into rat holes, and ensuring all rats die without escape. County agents seek six infested farms for demonstration sites upon request.
Mga C W Theal Spent the Week End in Denver
Ms C W Theal spent the weekend in Denver visiting friends and taking in local sights. She was seen at several downtown shops and attended a community event on Saturday evening.
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Mga. C. W
Meetings Set At Center And Gurley With Speeches
Community institute sessions announced for March 20 at the Coun ter church start 2 30 p m with Rev L A Moore of Gurley presiding. Geines appears both afternoon and evening on the program speaking on community organization and related topics. Evening program to begin at 7 30 with Moore County Agent Willey also listed. Everyone invited.
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Newton Coin Tee
Gurley
Guines
Ince
Bas
L. A. Moore
Geines
L. A. Moore Aad
Ty. D. Willey
Chick to Meet Collins in April Ring Clash at Opera House
Fort Collins fighter Mike Collins meets Roy Chick in a high stakes match set for Friday night April 2 at the Toir dn opera house. The bout, winner take all if Chick can make 160 pounds, may feature a $200 sideline purse and promises a thrilling contest as Chick recovers from prior injuries and shows improving form.
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Mike Collins
Fort. Collins
Roy Chick
Chick
Toirdn Opera House
Collins
Sidney
Jim Prout
Coins
Kreiger
Krelger
Matte Perry Sets Out on Health Break with Relatives
Matte Perry, in poor health for some time, left late last week to vacation with relatives and friends in North Platte and Elm Creek.
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Matte Perry
North Platte
Elm Creek
Hunger striker Bob High sent to penitentiary for one to five years
Judge J L Tewell sentenced Bob High to one to five years in the penitentiary after a September term conviction for selling mortgaged property. High, who had endured a six day hunger strike in Cheyenne county custody, was arrested again last week in West Point for breaking parole. Known as a longtime violator, he faced multiple arraignments and lay in a hospital during prior imprisonment attempts.
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J. L. Tewell
Bob High
High
McDaniel
West Point
Cheyenne County
Fremont
Qunnha
Anl
Lincoln
Tewell
Shiney Parish Church Additions Aim to Serve Cheyenne County
A new 40 by 29 foot stucco structure between the parish rectory and church is planned to serve Sidney and Cheyenne County Episcopalians. Dean Crawford leads efforts to make Shiney church a home for all visitors to town and a meeting place for the 98 Sunday school members, addressing youth needs and parish outreach.
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Ainpeck.& F
Episcopal Church
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Shiney
Sunday School of Christ Church
Land values surge as county sales tally over thirty in a month
Realtors report rapid land movement with more than thirty quarter section sales in the county in thirty days. Sheriff sales excluded, the market shows strength. Jack Bentley notes unimproved land west of Gurley sold to Mr. Harms of Deshler at seventy five dollars per acre. Mr. Ferguson buys southeast quarter of Gurley. Morris Jensen acquires a half section west of Dalton.
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Sidmey Realtors
Jack Bentley
Gurney
Harms
Deshler
Mr. Ferguson
Gurley
Morris Jensen
Datton
Faculty Basketball Team Wins Easily at School Gym
The high school faculty five men defeated the town team 27 to 20 in a fast Wednesday game at the school gym. Coach Horn led the faculty stars as the only town lead occurred briefly at the start of the third quarter. The first half was tight with the faculty always ahead.
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Horn
Mly
Miss Atwood Helps Extension Club Leaders Plan Meals
Miss Florence J. Atwood of the agricultural extension service met with county food project leaders in Lincoln and surrounding towns to study meal planning for families. The group learned to make milk drinks, discussed garden vegetables, and prepared calendars to report monthly progress and plan April activities including high school banquets and harvest meals.
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Florence J. Atwood
Agricultural Extension Service
Lincoln
Gidney
Gurley
Misa Atwood
Groupe
Atwood
Miss Atwood
Svory
Mim Atwood
Tong
Ais County
Historical Stories To Be Published Soon In World Herald
The Omaha World Herald will publish a series of western Nebraska historical stories this summer in the magazine section written by Harry McCormick. The opener recounts the gold rush to the Black Hills and its impact on the region.
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Nebraska
Omaha World-Herald
Harry McCormick
Telegraph
Black Hills
Cheyenne County
McCormick
Sidney Hosiery Dealers Rally Local Support
Sid ney hosiery dealers report strong local response to a house to house peddler campaign last week and announce a follow up ad. Merchants emphasize preference for buying from known principled merchants and oppose taking chances on unidentified goods.
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Sidney Hosiery
Sidney
Howlery
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Trans-Misdissippi Grain Company
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Chamber of Com
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A. Link
St. Patrick’s Academy
W. F. Peters
German Furtheran School
Rhoda Johnston
Campfire Girl
B. W. Bonham, ‘Sidney Band
Elmer Kahl
John Costello
Legion Auxiliary
If. G. Parsons
F. O. Burgess
Tueday
U. P. Hotel
Ft. Russell
Col. Forbes
Pen Far
Fire Clown
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