Sidney Debaters Win District Honors
Sidney won the district championship defeating Alliance High School with a 2 to 1 judges vote. Franklin Hormaday Laurence Davis Roy Chambers led Sidney on the affirmative while Vern aing Wauneta Robinson and Glenn Wiltsey led Alliance. Debaters will travel to Lincoln on May tenth hoping to bring further honors.
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Sidney
Alliance High School
Nebraska
Kansas
Franklin Hormaday
Laurence Davis
Roy ‘Chambers
Clifford Moore
Alliance
Merle Green
J. J. McIntosh
Berniece Miller
R. A. White
Potter
R. E. Lydiatt
Lodgepole
O. W. Smith
Gurely
Lincoln
Catholic Affairs Success At Luncheon Bazaar And Dance
The Catholic card party luncheon bazaar and dance Tuesday drew strong support and enjoyment. They raised nearly 400 dollars, far above the 200 hoped for, with reserved tables for Club ladies and later arrivals for teachers. The dance featured first class floor and music, and welcoming, cordial committees made guests feel at home.
Leila Wendtland Celebrates Eighth Birthday Party
Leila Wendtland marked her eighth birthday last Monday with ten young guests from four to seven. Games on the lawn featured Misa Neubauer and Miss Sixta among the child charmers. A dinner at six included sweet peas and coronations. Leila received many remembrances from her friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leila Wendtland
Misa Neubauer
Miss Sixta
Leila
Talk at Wednesday Chamber Luncheon Highlights City Ties
Doctor Light led the table as the Chamber of Commerce luncheon opened with pleasant talks. Mrs. Zollars urged cooperation with the Chamber and women’s clubs for city improvement. Mr. Lig gitt, new Tk a y rs store manager, spoke of filling Mr Kennedy’s shoes. Supt. Liebendorfer announced generous funds left after supporting basketball to Lincoln and a fifty cent refund to donors. Hornaday and Phelps outlined Chamber benefits. Hornaday named next meeting chairman.
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Doctor Light
Chamber of Commerce
Zollars
Liggitt
Tkyars
Liebendorfer
Lincoln
Ife
C. W. Hornaday
A. F B. Phelps
Miss Hopley to Speak on Law Enforcement in Sidney
Miss Georgia Hopley, the first woman general prohibition agent in the field, will speak in Sidney on Sunday evening, May 6, 1923. She heads prohibition publicity in Washington, D C, promoting public education on law enforcement and the eighteenth amendment.
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Georgia Hopley
Sidney
Miss Hopley
Washington, d D. C
Water Tank Explodes in Austin King Home
A water tank exploded Tuesday morning in the Austin King home while preparing breakfast. The blast tore the steel range, showering ceiling debris. Mr. King was unharmed while Mrs. King was struck by a teakettle but not seriously hurt. Possible mineral clogging in pipes halted water circulation.
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Austin King
Mrs. King
Mr. King
Orchard News
Liggitt Named Manager at Byars Store in Fort Collins
Roy Liggitt of Fort Collins Colorado becomes new manager of the Byars store during Howard Kennedy's absence for recovery. Liggitt brings company experience and familiarity with the community, settling in as a longtime local.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Liggettt
Fort Collins
Colorado
Byars
Howard Kennedy
Mr. Liggitt
Mr Reel Happy J L Reel Returns to Farm Life
Ex county commissioner of Dalton, J. L. Reel, visited town on Wednesday as a thriving farmer. He manages 100 head of hogs and works three outfits on 180 acres of corn plus wheat, showing no desire to return to public life or its burdens.
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J. L. Reel
Dalton
Happy Farmer Boy
Reel
Scholarship Gift Opens Engineering Path for Nebraska Boy
Richard Kepler, just graduating, wins a Colorado School of Mines scholarship placed in western Nebraska by State Superintendent Matzen. The award enables him to pursue engineering at Golden, Colorado, and he is determined to make the most of this opportunity.
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Richard Kepler
Colorado School of Mines
Matzen
Nebraska
Richard
Golden
Colorado
Brothers Visit Ends With Grand Boyhood Recollections
Abram Eckert of Lebanon Indiana left Monday for Rupert Idaho after visiting his brother Jacob Eckert the prior Tuesday. They enjoyed a splendid visit recalling their boyhood days during the trip.
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Abram Eckert
Lebanon
Indiana
Rupert
Idaho
Jacob Eckert
Visiting Camp Fire Lecturer Event for Gertrude Lee
A series of Camp Fire events honored Miss Gertrude Lee, visiting district inspector, with an afternoon tea and a late-evening grand Council Fire at the Methodist Church. Attendees included campfire girls, guardians, club women, and local officials.
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Gertrude Lee
Miss Lanvermeyer
Nellie Pavis
Bertha Fix Marybell Wooldridge
Harriett Jones
Miss Tee
Blaip’Grabill
Liebenhofer
Miss White
Kilburn
Neubauers
Wilhelmin Kennedy
E. Gertrude Lee
Isabel Sailor
Martha Allen
Sidney
Miss Walt
Miss McDaniel
Miss Hammer
Miss Lee
Methodist Church
Methodist
Goodale
Cash and Carry Expands Amid Rapid Growth
Cash and Carry grocery doubles space after taking the other half of the building. Proprietor F. M. Wooldridge oversees the expansion, marking a quick scaling of the business in the local market.
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Cash and Carry Grocery
F. M. Wooldridge
Colorado Nebraska Association resumes with schedule changes
The Colorado Nebraska Association formerly the Tri-State League will govern play under the Western Golf Association. New members Akron Colorado join while Fort Morgan and Cheyenne drop out. The first outside match is Chappell at Sidney on Sunday May 6. Schedule includes May 20 Sidney at Sterling and other matches through August with a final Open Tournament at Sidney September 2 to 4.
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Golf Club
Fort Morgan
Cheyenne
Akron
Colorado
Tri-State League
Colorado-Nebraska Association
Western Golf Association
Association
Chappell
Sidney
Colorado-Nebraska
Sterling
Brush
Mrs McDaniel Undergoes Gall Bladder Operation
Mrs J W McDaniel underwent gall bladder surgery last Wednesday at a Rochester Minnesota hospital. The patient is improving and her husband Jimmie McDaniel is with her, sending letters of encouragement to the family.
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J. W. McDaniel
Rochester
Minnesota
Jimmie McDaniel
Legislature Ends Term In Nebraska With Few Passed
The 42nd Nebraska Legislature ended at 5 30 P M with about 1034 bills considered and just over 200 passed. Key measures included adding two judges for the 13th district and setting an extra judge salary. A code revision bill also passed but the governor says he will veto it, preventing enactment.
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Nebraska
Trouble in Two Counties Rocks Nebraska
North Platte reports a courthouse fire on Sunday night followed by the arrest of the county treasurer and his deputy. Keith county endures another upheaval as its sheriff is shot by outlaw Allen or Randall who fled Mitchell where a deputy was mortally wounded.
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North Platte
Keith County
Allen Or Randall
Mitchell
Seniors to Stage Clarence Play for 1923 Class
The senior class presents Clarence by Booth Tarkington. Directors Mr. Jones and Mrs. Dirks praise the students' rehearsals as promising for Friday May 11 in Sidney. The farce follows Clarence, one of the “five million” returning to civilian life, seeking work with Mr. Wheeler’s wealthy household and becoming entwined with a lively family.
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Clarence
Booth Tarkington
Jones
Dirks
Texas
Wheeler
Cora
Bobby Wheeler
City Fathers Act In Worthy Cause
City council held a special meeting Thursday night to approve piping water to two cemeteries. Engineer Poquette was instructed to order pipes and fittings so the project can start immediately, aiming to have water available ten days before Decoration Day for flowers and grass.
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Poquette
Funeral Held for Mrs. David W. McDonald of Albany
The body of Mrs. David W. McDonald of Albany, Oregon arrived in town Thursday morning. Reverend Effhurn conducted the Methodist funeral Thursday afternoon. She was born Mary Ann Murroe in Bishopville, Ohio on June 16, 1848 and married David W. McDonald twenty years later. Eight children were born to them, five surviving, with R. R. McDonald the only one in this community.
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David W. McDonald
Albany
Oregon
Effhurn
Methodist Church
R. R. McDonald
Mary Ann Murroe
Bishopville
Ohio
R. R McDonald
Local junk dealer tried for concealing calf hides
In county court on Monday the trial of a local junk dealer on a charge of concealing stolen calf hides was held. County attorney Kepler prosecuted. McIntosh and Martin defended. Witnesses testified for the state and the defendant with his clerk and bookkeeper as witnesses. The court found him guilty and imposed a twenty five dollar fine plus costs, which he paid.
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Kepler
McIntosh
Martin
Club Ladies Party Welcomes Mrs Barnes New Member
The WW. MM. 2B. Club hosted an afternoon with new member Mrs Barnes. Visiting guests included Mrs Rippe and Mrs John Jones. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess before the group said goodbye and departed to their homes.
Jensen Perry wedding at W J Derry home
Elva Mac Perry and Dewey L. Jensen of Kearney were married by Doctor Samuel Light at the Presbyterian church. Dorothy Wright played the wedding march and guests shared a wedding dinner before the couple departed on No 20 to Kearney where Jensen works as a Union Pacific clerk.
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W. J. Derry
Elva Mac Perry
Dewey L. Jensen
Kearney
Samuel Light
Presbyterian Church
Dorothy Wright
Union Pacific
Mr Redington Leaves For Hot Springs South Dakota
Redington departed Tuesday for Hot Springs South Dakota to remain for the summer and to establish that as his home between visits to New York and other places of his boyhood. He has lived in and near Sidney for more than fifty years and is tied to its early history. He will be welcomed back if he returns. He has disposed of property interests and has no children to pull him back, so his familiar face may not be seen on our streets soon.
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H. V.redington
Hot Springs
South Dakota
New York
Mr. Redington
Sidney
Tie
Mrs Hink Operated On in Rochester and Improving
News reaches relatives that Mrs Otto Hink underwent a surgical operation in Rochester Minnesota last Saturday and is responding well to treatment with steady progress reported since.
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Otto Hink
Rochester
Minnesota
Shriners Hold Wednesday Party at Hardy's Ballroom
Sixty five Shriners and their ladies attended a Wednesday party at Hardy's Ballroom. Music featured dancing and a fine supper. Gurley Shriners were present and led a lively evening for the group.
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Shriners
Hardy's
Gurley
Sidney Named for the Great White Way
Government plans for a continuous mail plane route across the United States are nearly ready with initial flights set for July or August. Beacons will guide pilots from Chicago to Cheyenne and on to San Francisco, with emergency fields at Sidney and nearby towns. Ground leveling and red lighting mark these fields as pilots may divert if engine trouble arises.
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United States
Chicago
Cheyenne
San Francisco
Sidney
Potter
Chappell
Sidney youths compete for city flower and garden prizes
Mayor Rogers proclaims Monday as clean up day for Sidney as the Civic Improvement Department and the Woman's Club unveil a beautification plan. Prizes include five dollars for best kept garden and five dollars for best flower plot, with smaller awards for runners up. Eligible are Sidney boys and girls aged ten to eighteen, with details from Superintendent G F Liebendorfer.
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Rogers
Sidney
Civic Improvement Department
Woman's Club
Woman's Club of
G. F.liebendorfer
Battle at Matthews Cafe Ends With Prone Brawler
Last Monday evening two citizens met in front of Matthews cafe for a clash described as a mismatch in size. After a brief exchange and several moves the larger man ended on the ground as the smaller man mounted him and delivered further blows. About fifty onlookers witnessed the bout though names remain unrevealed due to a small secret group.
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Matthews Cafe
Infant Kratz birth and death in Sidney
Keith Kratz infant son of Mr and Mrs Goldwin Kratz born April 28 1923 in Sidney died April 30 1923 of intestinal obstruction. Rev Light conducted committal service at Greenwood cemetery where the body was laid to rest.
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Keith
Goldwin Kratz
Sidney
Light
Greenwood Cemetery
Masonic Officers Elected At Lodge Meeting
The Masonic lodge held its annual election of officers on Tuesday with Ray Witham named W M and F A Barger as W M candidate. Christensen was elected 7 W for a position and G E Treasurer. L Neubauer is listed as secretary.
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The
Masonic Lodge
Ray Witham
W. M
F. A. Barger
W. M. Christensen
G. E
L. Neubauer
Ss Sees
Corder
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MR. Reel Happy
Sidney Boy
State of
City of
I. R. EL. Rogers
R. H. Rogers
Mrs. Hink
the Shrine Party
Infant Kratz
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