Sidney Items Recap Local Visits and Events
A compilation of Sidney residents travelers and guests includes Fosal Closman undergoing abdominal surgery in Rochester Minnesota and nearing full strength. Families like Neumans Williams and Muriel Riggs share visits, picnics, and school activities with local pupils. Anecdotes cover weddings Alfred Coffern and Jessie Bunnell in Littleton, Roy Hensley and Dorothy Hume marriage, and various trips to Kearney and Lincoln for contests and music events. Local officials, aviation site planning by airport service staff, and hospital updates round out a bustling midweek.
Royal Neighbors Kensington Hold All Day Meeting
The Royal Neighbors Kensington will meet all day at Mrs. E. J. Leonard's home next Tuesday. A covered dish luncheon is planned to be served at noon.
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Royal
Kensington
E. J. Leonard
Mrs Rudd Honored by Methodist Sunday School Board
Mrs. A. A. Rudd was surprised honored by the Methodist Sunday school board for nearly 12 years as superintendent of the primary junior department. The party featured jigsaw puzzles games and refreshments with many attendees and a modern luncheon set given in appreciation.
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A. A. Rudd
Methodist Sunday School Board
Rudd
T. G. Waddell
Lucile
C. A. Foster
Genestia
M. M. Kline
J. C. Jorgensen
Alfred
Anna
Paul Spearow
F. C. ‘Mills
Albin Olson
Gus Hellbush
Murless
Herman Baumbach
Florence Trognitz
Hazel Gillette
Gladys Wolf
Thelma Ladegard
David Els
J. C. Rossé
Evening Prize Winners Named at Club Event
Ladies prizes for high and low scores went to Mrs. Carl Jones and Mrs. A. J. Jorgenson, with gentlemen prizes earned by A. E. Wright and A. R. Kendree. Traveling prizes were claimed by Mrs. Ed Askens and M. W. Osborn. Hostesses included Mesdames Elwood Singer, A. E. Wright, P. W. Barker, Leon Fine, Joe Simo dynes and C. M. Livoni.
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Carl Jones
A. J. Jorgenson
A. E. Wright
A. R. Kendree
Ed Askens
M. W. Osborn
Mesdames Elwood Singer
P. W. Barker
Leon Fine
Joe Simodynes
C. M. Livoni
Evening Party for Methodist Kensington Ladies
The ladies of Mrs. Van Valkenburg division were entertained at an evening party last Friday at the home of Mr and Mrs James Westfall with Mrs Westfall and Mrs C E Couch as hostesses. Amusement included three table cootie with prizes for high and low scores awarded to Mrs Harry Brewer and Mrs Alpha Grigsby. Special guests were Mrs Robert Wait and Mrs Ed Ahrens.
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van Valkenburg
Methodist Kensington
James Westfall
Westfall
C. E. Couch
Harry Brewer
Alpha Grigsby
Robert Wait
Ed Ahrens
Whitmore Hosts San Souci Club Dinner and Bridge Night
Mr and Mrs Robert Whitmore hosted the San Souci club Monday at the Union Pacific hotel with dinner and bridge at their home later. Mr and Mrs E S Sherrerd won the family prize for high score while Mr and Mrs W F Wehmiller took the consolation prize.
Surprise Birthday Party for George Averman
George Averman turned 18 with a surprise party hosted by Leonor at his home. Twenty four guests attended for dancing and a birthday lunch served by Mrs. Averman. Guests included Catherine Jones Ruth Jane Gates Gwendolyn Whitney Gladys Gass Florine Hendricks Belle Reel Patty Schroeder Zelena Worden Fern Happel Clara Miller Vernelle Lundberg Mable Nelson Burdette Atkins Robert Walden Tom Daniel Keith Ericson Edward Hinrichs Weldon Stewart Lyle Carlson Ferrell Frankerberg Wayne Ericson Glen Johnson Edwin Kraft Wesley Berry.
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George Averman
Leonor
Zelena Worden
Fern Happel
Clara Miller
Vernelle Lundberg
Mable Nelson
Burdette Atkins
Robert Walden
Tom Daniel
Keith Ericson
Edward Hinrichs
Weldon Stewart
Lyle Carlson
Ferrell Frankerberg
Wayne Ericson
Glen Johnson
Edwin Kraft
Wesley Berry
Social bridge and needlework events honor visiting guests
Mrs C R Mortensen Mrs Alvin Roberts and Mrs L D Willey hosted Kensington Wo mans Perefit association meeting at the Mortensen home with needle work and bridge. Miss Edna Granneman and Mrs Zelma Meenan won high and low prizes. Refreshments followed. Mrs Julius Cochran and Mrs Howard Booth gave a one oclock bridge luncheon for Mrs Don Howard visiting with her mother Mrs Daisy Kennedy at Swan Dedrick home and Cochran home. Mrs Howard received a guest prize with high and low score trophies won by Mrs B C Grabil and Mrs Fred Siedow Jr. A country club luncheon and bridge at F C Burgess home entertained Entre Nous club members with two tables of cards and prizes for high and low scores awarded to Mrs G H Doran and Mrs J H ONeil. Mrs P J Ackles to entertain in two weeks.
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Rogers Hustess
le Plaisir Club
Raymond Rogers
Douglas ‘Boyd
A. D. Greenlee
C. R. Mortensen
Alvin Roberts
L. D. Willey
Womans Perefit Association
Kensington
Mortensen
Edna Granneman
Zelma Meenan
Julius Cochran
Howard Booth
Don Howard
Daisy Kennedy
Swan Dedrick
Cochran
Howard
B. C. Grabill
Fred Siedow, Jr
F. C. Burgess
Entre Nous Club
Burgess
G. H. Doran
J. H. O’neil
P. J. Ackles
Campfire Girls Entertain At Schulz Home
Eight Yakowish camp fire girls attended a six o clock dinner hosted by Wilma Schulz at the Schulz home Monday night. A business meeting followed, then social time with games and dancing. The group was recently reorganized and plans an active summer program.
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W. W. Schulz
Wilma Schulz
Birthday party for Lavern Anthony at home
Mrs M L Anthony entertained at a birthday party for her son Lavern who celebrated his ninth birthday. Amusement of games and refreshments contributed to a delightful time for those present. Guests included Dean Kratz Edward Bergier Harris Van Valkenberg Jack Sullivan Richard Agnew Clifford Brooks and Eugene Ens.
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M. L. Anthony
Lavern
Dean Kratz
Edward Bergier
Harris van Valkenberg
Jack Sullivan
Richard Agnew
Clifford Brooks
Eugene Ens
Ruttner couple mark 56th anniversary with family dinner
Mr. and Mrs. Karl Ruttner celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on Tuesday. Their daughter Mrs. Peter Peetz hosted a dinner in their honor. They also have two sons, Albert and Joe Ruttner.
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Karl Ruttner
Peter Peetz
Albert and
Joe Ruttner
Mrs Jolliff Hosts Bridge Club High Score
Mrs Clarence Jolliff hosted a contract bridge club gathering last Saturday afternoon with high score honors awarded to Mrs Percy Button in the contests.
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Jolliff
Clarence Jolliff
Contract
Percy Button
Sunday Evening Devotions and Benediction Note
Sunday evening devotions include rosary instruction and benediction scheduled for 7 30 a m.
Lorenzo School Hosts Baccalaureate Sermon Service
Services for Sunday include church school at 9 45 a m worship and sermon at 11 a m with a theme Transform a tion of Sorrow into Joy Luther League at 7 p m and evening services at Lorenzo school at 7 45 p m for the Lorenzo school baccalaureate sermon by the Lutheran pastor Dr W T Kahse invites all to attend.
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Church School
Luther League
Lorenzo School
W. T. Kahse
Christian Church Bible School and Evening Services
Christian Church reports 10 am Bible school with strong attendance but short of goal. Morning sermon on Marks of Christian Growth and evening sermon In His Steps at 11 am and 8 pm with a changed hour. Christian Endeavor at 7 pm and midweek sermon and prayer at 7 15 pm. Pastor J H Bicknell invites all to attend.
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J. H. Bicknell
Presbyterian Church Sunday Worship and Sunday School
At 10 a m Sunday school and 11 a m worship led by Dr Paul P Chef the pastor with topic The Story of Jonah all are welcome to attend.
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Jonah
Paul P. Chef
Demonstration and Certificates Presented by Minister Mills
Members of the class give a demonstration and present certificates. The minister, F Charling Mills, presides at the Finance Committee meeting at 7:15 p.m. and the Official Board session at 8 p.m.
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F. Charling Mills
Church Service Schedule With Communion Sermon
The church offers a 9 45 a m Sunday school session followed by Holy Communion and a sermon at 11 a m. J B Roe is the rector guiding the services.
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J. B. Roe
St Pauls invites you to worship services
On Sunday May 7 German services begin at 9:45 a.m. Sunday school also at 9:45 a.m. English services follow at 11 a.m. The note invites readers to find a church home and welcomes them warmly, signed by Pastor W. F. Peters.
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St. Paul’s
W. F. Peters
Auto races on Haskell hill and old Sidney recollections
Reminiscence recalls early Haskell hill auto races with owner rivalries over high gear starts and cash bets. Mentions racers Jack Bentley Ed Swatzlander Joe Swenson Leo Osborn and L O Fundingsland, plus memories of the well at Haskell place and a water source famed for clear cold taste.
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Haskell Hill
Jack Bentley
Ed Swatzlander
Joe Swenson
Leo Osborn
L. O. Fundingsland
Haskell Place
Haskell
Sidney
Nebraska
Union Pacific
North Platte River
Cemetery growth and sheriff recall in 1885 Cheyenne
Essig and Miss Neubauer led efforts with Mrs E D Worden and Mrs Knox assisting. The text recalls W T Eubank serving as Cheyenne County sheriff around 1885 when the cemetery mentioned grew rapidly. Eubank died at Bridgeport aged 89 as remains from the cemetery were moved to the government cemetery near North Platte.
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Essig
Farmers living costs near 1910 to 1914 levels
The Department of Agriculture reports farmers’ living and production costs are about the same as the 1910–14 base, but produce income is only half, with March figures showing $1.01 family maintenance versus $1.15 last March and $1.12 for production inputs.
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Department of Agriculture
Card of Thanks and May Dance Notice
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness after the death of Mrs. Lucas Studlar and family. The G N B society of the Episcopal church plans a May dance at the city auditorium on Friday night May 12 during the junior senior banquet with tickets at 75 cents.
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Lucas Studlar
G. N. B. Society of the Episcopal Church
City Auditorium
April Weather in Nebraska Shows Typical Variability
April in Nebraska exhibited customary variability with sleet, two thunderstorms, five frosts, and multiple halos along with sun and rain. Temperatures ranged from 31 to 80 degrees, the month averaged 0.38 inches of rain, and the last killing frost occurred on the 14th. The season’s record extremes and wind patterns are noted, with historical comparisons to 1881 and later years.
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Nebraska
Methodist Church Services and Graduation Exercises
The schedule lists church school at 9:45 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. with a sermon on Transformation by Mirid Renewal. Epworth League meets at 6:30 p.m. Evensong and graduation exercises for the teachers training class occur at 7:30 p.m.
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Mirid
Epworth League
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Art Closman
Rochester
Minnesota
Mr. Closman
Carl Neumann
W. G. Lowe
Omaha
Stanley
Rawlins
Wyo
Robert
St. Patrick's Academy
William Schmitt
Janice
Madison
Schmitt
Zwickl
Bassett
Linden
12Th
John Williams
Bobby Lee
Cheyenne
Duane Ladine
Dalton
Tom S. Kelly
California
Mr. Jorgenson
Mr. Kelly
Alfred F. Coffern
Jessie Bunnell
Littleton, Colo
R. A. Barlow
Barlow
Roy Hensley
Dorothy Hume
Oshkosh
Vera Tompkins
Muriel Riggs
Leroy Larson
Lincoln
A. S. Hardy
Kenneth Johnson
Kearney
J. W. Neilson
J. W.W. Cochran
Paul Martin
D. R. Jones
Amarillo, Texas
Mrs
Clark Fuller
Alvin Cawthrea
Bushnell
C. W. Zike
Carter Dunaday
Denver
J. A. Bentley
Anna Huebek
Lodge Pole
M. M. Herbert
H. R. Heaton
Taylor Hospital
P. J. Dalton
F. A. Barger
Mignon
Franklin Barger
Lamont School of Music
W. H. MelInerney
Boyd Cigar Stores
Hilda Mueller
Sunny Side Camp
Government Airway Service of
Salt Lake City
Klein
Stout
Johnson
Ewart Lukens
Tuedsay
Floyd Treblik
Anton Link
L. A. Donahce
Knights of Columbus
Lloyd Mann
North Platte
Society Notes
Mr . Rudd
Tschiacher-Ely
Florence Tschacher
J. E. Tschacher
Vincent Ely
Emma Ely
Chappell
J.C. Penney
M. E. Ensington
C. C. van Valkenburg
Ira Singer
Jean Perry
Aid Society
Oid Society
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
William Becker
Becker
Arnold Sunderman
J. EB. Paquette
Star Kensington
Masonic Club
W. B. A. Kensington
Mrs. Howard
Rexall
Rexall Drug Store
Sidn
Iil
Olson & Sons, Props
Hershey
Bologna
Armour’s Star
Chan
Armour’s Star Links
Ayer Ae
Trinity Lutheran Church
Episcopal’ Church
ST. Paul's Lutheran Church
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