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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1935
Page
4
Sidney items report focal events across the community including employment at John Deere Plow, new vehicle sales to local buyers, district dentist clinics, family visits, traders' trips to Alliance and Denver, school contests, church meetings and social clubs, plus marriages and community happenings within Potter and surrounding districts.
Mr and Mrs EB J Morgan hosted Sans Souci club members for dinner at the Union Pacific hotel and bridge at the Morgan home on Monday night with 12 guests. Family prizes were awarded to Mr and Mrs J H OWeil and Mr and Mrs H R Heaton.
The Methodist Church announces a church school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m with sermon A Messenger Amid the Storm. Epworth League gathers at 6 30 p m followed by evening worship at 7 30 p m with Prof J W Neilsen presiding and a sermon on Sowing.
A fragment notes a musical event led by a women's chorus under the direction or presence of John Ji Sheaff, identified as a minister. The text hints at a performance or program title Reaping, Music, suggesting a themed or seasonal concert.
Presbyterian Church announces Sunday services at 9 30 a m with Discovery of God led by Dr Paul P Chett and Sunday school after. Christian Church lists Bible school at 9 45 a m led by Leverett Payzant with 11 am Worship on To See Clearly and 7 pm Christian Endeavor followed by 8 pm Service on On Guard Duty led by Dr R E Weed.
Friday choir practice at 7 p m and Second Sunday after Easter church school at 9 45 a m Holy communion at 11 a m P EB Spehr Rector listed as the church leadership in a concise schedule notice from the parish.
Trinity Lutheran Church invites participation with church school at 9 45 a m worship and sermon at 11 a m the sermon topic focusing on Christian higher education as a central need no evening services Potter First Lutheran Church conducts Bible school at 2 15 p m worship and sermon at 3 p m and a confirmation class at 4 p m Dr W T Kahse is the pastor.
Dr. R. E. Weed, chairman, notes strong interest as public enrollment cards will be collected in churches Sunday. About 300 youngsters may enroll. a 50 cent family fee is requested but aid is available through pastors. An orchestra will be formed and teachers seek additional helpers as courses appeal to adults.
Dr Weed asks for names to provide help and asks for contacts to cut stencils mimeo tracing and hectograph work. He seeks volunteers to prepare materials for a school opening and offers to hire supplies ready before the start.
An open air concert will be given Thursday May 9 at 7 30 on Gurley streets by the Gurley school band and Dalton community band directed by Archie Wheeler. The program includes America March Snappy March Ambition Waltz Evening Shadows Overture Oracle Overture March Medley Bells On Parade Vocal Duet Love's Old Sweet Song Believe Me Is All Those Endearing Young Charms etc.
Congressman Harry Coffee leads Nebraska delegation efforts in Washington to consolidate plans for disbursing the five billion dollar work relief program. He aims to align meritorious projects and formulate methods to ensure Nebraska receives its share of relief money.
The article notes federal consideration of projects in Nebraska under the New Deal. It mentions the state planning board reviewing millions in projects and rural electrification bids. Uncertainty surrounds the administrative leadership of the work relief program with possible displacement of Rowland Haynes and appointment of George Proudfit in Lincoln.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Eckert were honored for their 25th wedding anniversary with a surprise party on Sunday as friends and neighbors gathered despite bad roads. A descriptive reading recalled the marriage, a brides cake impressed guests, and a silver set was given in high esteem. Several local residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Colman Kreader and J. C. Kreader, visited nearby homes, while telephone line repairs were noted and students like Marcella Holt missed days.
John Carlson and Leonard Peterson visited Charles Mayer on Wednesday afternoon, sharing news and updates during a routine social call in the neighborhood.
Two rooms for light housekeeping near 718 Jackson St. brief notice describes affordable housing options with close proximity to shops and transit.
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