Irrigation of the Lodge Pole Valley to be Discussed by Chamber
The Sidney chamber of commerce will discuss pump irrigation for Lodge Pole Valley at its Monday meeting at 6:30 PM at the Union Pacific hotel. Martins Dimery says owners from Lodge Pole and nearby towns will attend, with sugar industry representation and irrigation engineers to speak on feasibility and economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge Pole
Chamber OF Commerce
Sugar Company
Lodge Pole Valley
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Union Pacific
Lodge Vole Valley
Martin W. Dimery
Julesburg
Sterling
Chappell
Big Springs
Potter
Sidney
Dimery
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
County Women Meet With State Leader
Leaders of eighteen Cheyenne County women’s groups joined Miss Murial Smith from the University Agricultural Extension Service for March lessons on Convenient Kitchens. Nine groups near Gurney gathered Friday in the new church, while Sidney’s groups met Saturday in the courthouse. Two leaders from each group attended to receive lessons, circulars, and guidance for monthly countywide sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Murial Smith
University Agricultural Extension Service
Smith
Gurney
Sidney
Court House
Henry Pavlat Named as New County Clerk
Henry Pavlat of Sunol has been chosen by county commissioners in a special session to fill the vacancy caused by Oakley O. Otten’s resignation. Pavlat, a World War veteran born in the county, promised fair treatment and longer office hours, with noon closing time extended to five each afternoon. Otten, wounded in France, resigned due to a nervous breakdown and will receive hospital care after arrangements with the Veterans Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakley O. Otten
Henry Paviat
Sunol
Patiat
Paviat
Lincoln
U. S
St. Louis
Variety Store Changes Hands In Sidney Trade Move
On Tuesday Charles Veet sold the Variety store to H F Freytag and his brother F J Freytag of Winner South Dakota. The store will reopen Saturday under new ownership and the Freytags plan to build a chain of Freytag Variety stores with Sidney as the second link. F J Freytag will run the Winner store and Hay Freytag will operate the Sidney location. Freytag leaves his post with the Trans Miss Grain company, bringing years of mercantile experience to the new venture. Veet founded the store in 1915 and ten years of prosperous operation follow. Vest has no definite plans but friends hope he remains a Sidney citizen. H N S Strew of Peetz visited Sidney Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Veet
H. F.freytag
F. J. Freytag
Winner
Freytag Brothers
Freytag
Sidney
Hay Freytag
Trans-Mississippi Grain Company
Vest
West
American Legion Car nival to be Held in May
The American Legion plans a May carnival on May 15 and 16 featuring a Sidney and the Days of 69 revival with past characters, a popularity contest, games, and a bar. Proceeds fund the Sidney Juvenile band trip to Omaha for the National American Legion convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Town
American Legion
Sidney
Mr. Volstead
Humpy Joe
Phil
The
Legion “Auxiliary
Ed O'Leary
Legion
Omaha
National American Legion
Declamatory Contest At Sidney Tonight
Sub district declamatory contest at M E church in Sidney starts 7 30 speakers from Sidney Chappell Kimball Lorenzo and Dalton compete selections and town names listed winners advance to district then state competition Dan Saxon returns from St Joseph hospital Omaha improved
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
M. E
Chappell
Kimball
Lorenzo
Dalton
Glenn Hedlund
Roy Johnson
Toronzo
Joseph Morrin
Kenneth Thompson
Monte
Marne
Delores Carleton
Floyd Fleming
Marjorie Newton
Jesephin Pyle
Marle Wood
Elvira Campbell
Bidney
Dame Newberry
Tesla
Hadley
Ola
Helen Jacobson
Ask Ouija
Alphine Larson
Harry Lindley
Lockery
Lodge
Local Legion Auxiliary Hosts Seventh District Convention
The Sidney Unit No. 17 of the American Legion Auxiliary will host the Seventh district convention next Tuesday March 1 at the Odd Fellows hall starting 9:30 AM. District includes western Nebraska units with Mrs. Glenn La Salle of Chappell presiding. program features welcome, reports, luncheon, talks by state president Mrs. McGlasson, and ritual demonstrations by Sidney unit. Also notes Fred Stuht sold his ice business to Sidney Ice and Storage and plans to pursue new ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
American Legion Auxiliary
Glenn la Salle
Chappell
Odd Fellows Hall
America
N.C Hunt
C. E. Ledbetter
McCormick
C. E. Ladbetter
Sidney Post
Legion
Eve Rer
M. E
Fred Stuht
Sidney Ice and Storage Company
McDowell and Liggett
Stuht
Mr. Stuht
Country Club Scene Of Much Activity In Spring
The Country Club grounds buzz with activity as the new clubhouse nears completion and a grand opening is hoped for about two weeks after Easter. The golf season begins in mid April with the Colorado Nebraska Golf Association adding Fort Morgan, Akron, Brush, Sidney, Sterling and other towns to a five team league. a new cup, to be won three times for permanent possession, will crown the season. Sidney leads the league, having won the cup each of the past three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Colorado-Nebraska Golf Association
Sidney
Akron
Fort Morgan
Brush
Sterling
Fort, Morgan
Fort Morgen
Stirling
Nebraska
Sidney Golfers
Cheyenne County Fall Festival appoints committees in Sidney
The 1925 Cheyenne County Fall Festival executive board met in Sidney to appoint committees and outline duties. Festival runs October 1 to 3. Class superintendents may select assistants for exhibits. entertainment aims to improve without a free show. Officers include Glen Bales president and LeRoy Willey secretary.
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Cheynene County
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Glen Bales
Leroy D. Willey
Leo Osborn
Martin Dimery
Bert Allington
Otto Pe Antone Leafdale
F O Burgess
Kenneth Bassett
F. A. Burger
A. E. Phelps
Charman
Guy Doran
Perry Coler
George Stephens
Dona Dey Erman
Mre
Tom Lalley
B. F. Robison
R. W. Bonham
Fred Siemers
Samuel Light
F. L. Uptegrove
J. J. Reel
P. C. Collart
W. E.S Pearoen
Win. Grose
J. H.wemite
Carl Mabr
D. C. Hibbard
J. O. Lobb
Paul In- Ewerson
W. H. Tiger
Roy
Pinafore Delights Sidney High School Theatre Crowd
The Sidney high school music department directed by Trof. Smith staged Gilbert and Sullivan’s light opera Pinafore at the U. S. A. theatre. The third school production to please audiences, the sailors, lovers, and shipboard intrigue unfold with familiar humor and charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney High School
Trof. Smith
Sidney
Sir Joseph Porter
Frederick Ahrens
Portsmouth
Little Buttercup
Katherine Brown
Jacky
Malph
Franklin Hornaday
Josephine
Frieda Thompson
Joseph Porter
Ralph
Josepine
Dick Deadeye
Leslie Bentley
Corcoran
Ross Barker
Buttercup
Sir Joseph
Extension Service Demonstrations Reach 298 Homes
Miss Muriel Smith led two demonstrations titled The Woman and Her Workshop in Gurley and Sidney, drawing 18 and 17 women from nine groups respectively. Elton Lux spoke on news writing, aiding county correspondents. L. St. Frisbie and County Agent Willey planned boys and girls clubs, starting the Bunker Hill Better Live Stock club, with more clubs planned countywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muriel Smith
Extension Service
Gurley
L. St. Frisbie
Willey
Bunker Hill
Better Live Stock Club
Corn Club Contest Returns in Cheyenne County
The Cheyenne County 10 Acre Corn Growing Contest will be held again this year with enrollments open after April 1. The county divides into three districts North bench, South bench, and valley district. Sidney businessmen supply prize money for three substantial prizes per district, plus two life memberships in the Nebraska Crop Growers association and a silver cup as a county wide prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Willey
North Bench
South Bench
Sidney
Nebraska Crop Growers Association
Pegar
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henry Pavlat
C. Otten
Strew of
Peetz
Dan Saxon
St. Joseph Hospital
Local Legion Auxiliary
Extension Service News
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