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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1931

Page

6

Nebraska Foresters Highlight State Lead In Forestry Program

Fred R. Johnson of the U S forest service told extension foresters that Nebraska leads the nation in several forestry measures. He cited 975000 seedlings sent to farmers recently and more than 900000 last year, with demonstration plantings in the North Platte valley near Scottsbluff including a windbreak for Rep. Robert Simmons and tree plantings around Lake Minatare. Johnson noted future work includes soil erosion control by planting trees as tests begin.

Nebraska Fred R. Johnson United States Forest Service Denver Johnson Allegheny Mountain Do. W. Watkins Nebraska Extension Forester North Platte Valley Scottsbluff Robert Simmons Lake Minatare Forest Service

Changes in qualifications for International Harvester scholarships

County Agent Willey relays new rules from State Club Leader Frisbie at Lincoln. Entrants must not have entered college before November 1931 and Cheyenne county members must not have entered college before December 1 1931. The IH company awards 100 scholarships of 500 each across sections. Nebraska Central section gets 40 awards with 15 entries limit.

International Harvester Willey Frisbie Lincoln Cheyenne County Club International Harvester Company Nebraska

Dodge Marathon Car Visits Sidney During Cross Country Run

The Dodge eight car on the Dodge Marathon tour stopped in Sidney last Saturday at M. W. Osborn Motor. It marks the third Sidney visit since the run began 289 days ago, touching every state and venturing into Mexico. The car travels 300 to 600 miles daily, faces snow delays, and aims to reach about 100000 miles before July 1, with many spectators speculating on its service lifespan.

Dodge Sidney M. W. Osborn Motor Company United States Old Mexico

Gordon Tobin Takes School Tennis Title

Gordon Tobin won the second Sidney high school tennis tourney defeating Wayne Gain 6-4, 6-0 in the final. Tobin beat Hanson, Bonham, Adams, and Watson on the way to the final, with Gain reaching the final by defeating Hary, Dyke, Prankeberger, and Atkins. The tourney, sponsored by the Sidney tennis club, showcased Tobin and fellow players Adams, Dyke, Gain, and Watson.

Gordon Tobin Sidney High School Wayne Gain Tobin Hanson Bonham Adams Watson Gain Hary Prankeberger Atkins Sidney Tennis Club

Incentive Offered for Birdie Shooters at Local Club

Birdie shooters at the local golf club will receive a tin of 50 cigarettes for each round with one or more birdies. Players must be in a group of at least three and keep an accurate scorecard. The offer has already helped several golfers last Sunday as birdies were noted during play.

Music Recital by Mrs Coates Students Set May 7

Mrs Ralph Coates presents piano students in a May 7 recital at the new city auditorium in observance of national music week. Participants include Clare Ericson Florence Brown Jeannette Ericson Marie Butherus Avaline Pekar Wayne Ericson Jack Borland Ruth Kinton Margaret Miller Vernet Schmidt Keith Ericson Arthur Hardy Mikae Lundberg La Vern Thomas Joan Bicknell plus contralto Eleanor Rose and accompanist Mrs Milo G Rice.

Ralph Coates New City Auditorium Clare Ericson Florence Brown Jeannette Ericson Marie Butherus Avaline Pekar Wayne Ericson Jack Borland Ruth Kinton Margaret Miller Vernet Schmidt Keith Ericson Arthur Hardy Mikae Lundberg LaVern Thomas Joan Bicknell Eleanor Rose Milo G. Rice

New Pastor to Lead Sidney Church on Sunday

Rev Paul E Cheff formerly of Westminster Presbyterian Omaha will appear as regular pastor at Sidney Presbyterian Church Sunday morning. Mrs Cheff and children will join after school term ends. Cheff comes with strong recommendations from Omaha congregation and Sidney Presbyterians hail the move as a major step.

Paul E. Cheff Westminster Presbyterian Church Omaha Sidney Presbyterian Church

Annual Junior-Senior Banquet Held Tonight at Sidney High

The Sidney high school annual junior-senior banquet will be held this evening. Decorations and program are planned to make the event highly popular. Committees under Mrs. Davis include decoration chair Marian Daggett and members Donald Baker and Beulah Brewer. program chairs Helen Jane Johnson with Margaret Uptegrove and Farrell Frankeberger.

Sidney High School Mrs. Davis Marian Daggett Donald Baker Beulah Brewer Helen Jane Johnson Margaret Uptegrove Farrell Frankeberger

Sidney Tennis Club Opens Season With Sunday Tourney

The Sidney tennis club starts its season Sunday with a one set double tournament. Most members are expected to participate as Greenlee and Maley won last spring. The coming event should draw keen competition with many players in good form, and later a series of tennis duals with neighboring towns will keep interest high.

Sidney Tennis Club Greenlee Maley

Trio reports limit trout catch near Scottsbluff

A limit catch of trout was reported Tuesday by Frances James, Chester Worden and Earl Young. The men were fishing near Scottsbluff, with forty five speckled beauties shown to friends as proof of the catch. For sale improved farm immediate possession. W LeRoy Larson 66 tf.

Frances James Chester Worden Earl Young Scottsbluff W. LeRoy Larson

Catholic Church Masses and Services Schedule

Catholic Church offers Sunday masses at 7 00 and 9 30 a m with evening devotions rosary instruction and benediction at 7 30 p m Weekday masses are at 7 00 a m Anton Link pastor.

Anton Link

Presbyterian Church Services With New Pastor Cheff

The Sunday school gathers at 10 a m and the morning worship at 11 o clock led by the new pastor Rev Cheff. A full choir will render special music during the services.

Rev Cheff

Christian Church Bible School and Service Times

The Christian Church reports its Bible school at 10 o clock with a large April attendance the largest in church history. Evening service time changes noted with 8 p m preaching and an 11 a m service. all are invited to worship with Pastor J H Bicknell.

Bible School J H. Bicknell

Echo of His Word Church Cuts Services to Twice Weekly

Echo of His Word tabernacle on Linden street now holds services twice weekly on Wednesday and Friday nights with Sunday morning and evening services. On Sunday night Ferne Willis Bruce preaches illustrated sermons drawing large audiences. The topics include Slavery Days with a southern plantation scene. musical program features several spiritual songs. Services begin at 8 pm.

Echo of His Word Tabernacle Linden Street Ferne Willis Bruce

Methodist Church Service Schedule and Installations

The Methodist Church offers a 9 45 a.m. church school service, 11 a.m. morning worship with a sermon What Kind of a God Have You, and 6 30 p.m. Epworth leagues for high school and young people. At 7 30 p.m. Evensong and sermon A Decalogue for the Church School, with installation of Epworth league officers. Monday 7 45 p.m. church school board session. Minister F Charling Mills.

Epworth Legues Young Peoples Epworth Leagues Church School Charling Mills

Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday Services and Sermon

Trinity Lutheran Church invites all to Sunday school at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 a m with a sermon on Rogate. Pastor W T Kahse D D extends a cordial invitation to all to join in worship.

Rogate W. T. Kahse D. D

Weyerts Lutheran Church May Services Plan

Weyerts Lutheran Church lists Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 10 a m German service at 11 a m English service at 7 45 p m Pastor B C Wiebke. Also notices for rental apartments including three room unit with electric stove and fridge at Couch Apts and a sleeping room at 817 Illinois St.

Come B. C. Wiebke Couch Apts

District lumbermen meet in Sidney at Commercial cafe

Twenty two dealers from the Sidney district attended a Tuesday evening convention at the Commercial cafe. Harry Dole, secretary of the Nebraska Lumbermen association, delivered the principal address.

Sidney Harry Dole Nebraska Lumbermen Association

White Apron Brigade 4 H cooking club organized

The White Apron Brigade 4 H cooking club of the Bunker Hill neighborhood was organized April 11 with ten charter members Plans were made to meet every two weeks The next meeting will be held at the Art Border home April 24 to take up problems The following officers were elected Lorine Engel president Agnes Beyer vice president Doris Thurston secretary treasurer Mrs Art Obrcher project leader Mildred Beyer assistant leader

White Apron Brigade 4-H Bunker Hill Art Border Home Lorine Engel Agnes Beyer Doris Thurston Art oBrcher Mildred Beyer

Goat milk touted as world’s greatest baby food

H L Reinmuth of Broadwater Nebraska advertises fresh goats for sale claiming their milk cures undernourished babies and cuts monthly expenses. He lists goats giving 3 to 5 quarts daily and invites responses from interested buyers.

H. L. Reinmuth Broadwater Nebr

Sidney School Men Attend Meeting at Chadron

Sidney school men including Liebendorfer Neilsen Rosse and Weymouth attended the western Nebraska school men meeting at Chadron. The hour before lunch was de-

Sidney School Chadron Liebendorfer Neilsen Rosse Weymouth Western Nebraska

Teachers Convene Discuss School Problems at Chadron

School leaders gathered to debate schooling issues and activities pulling students from class. Luncheon for home economics at Chadron Teachers College preceded talks by Leeds SD Superintendent Hantkins and Omaha Schools Chief Beverage. Weymouth won the pool championship in the afternoon recreation.

Sidney Chadron Teachers College Hantkins Leeds South Dakota John Beverage Omaha Weymouth

Sidney Graduates Required to Swin Test

The school board rules that each graduating senior must swim. Miss Gillette leads girls swimming twice weekly while Mr Black tutors boys after school on Thursdays. Each senior must swim twice the pool length and perform a simple life saving treatment. All seniors are confident they will pass.

Gillette Black

PTA Meeting Changes Schedule for May at High School

The final meeting of the year for page two four at the high school will be held on May 6 with changes due to commencement week. Mr Robinson hopes many teachers and parents attend the last PTA gathering, now moved to the first week of May.

Robinson

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