Sidney’s Music Week Showcases Local Talent at Methodist Church
Sidney’s second annual Music Week opened with a large audience at the Methodist church. Local artists from Ahrens to Liebendorfer performed, a “Music and Life” talk was given, and the Sidney Male Quartet sang. The program moved to the Tobin opera house and featured Chadron State Normal talent. a high school operetta followed with a ship stage set. The week drew strong crowds and organizers expect continued success as talent from the city and Chadron continues to shine.
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Sidney
Methodist Church
America
Mitchell
Ahrens
J. W. Johnson
G. F. Liebendorfer
Johnson
Knub
Mlusic
Mesdames Ahrens
Pettit, Burgess
Katheryn Brown
Delores Carleton
Franklin Hornaday
Hl. B. Smith
F. Haworth
W. K. Hodgkin
P. W. Barker
Joe Daniel
Rev
Chadron Atate Normal School
R. &. Yarndhey
Roy Peterson
Miss Bell
Normal
Chadron Normal College
Chadron
Music Week
H. B. Smith
Weeden Furniture Store
Election of officers at Frank Welch lodge A F and A M
A large crowd attended Tuesday evening as the Frank Welch lodge A F and A M held its officer election. Chosen for the coming year were Marius Christensen Worshiping Master Fort Ledbetter Senior Warden W K E Hodgkin Junior Warden George Taylor Secretary and Leslie Neubauer Secretary. Ben Folkers of Gurley was in Sidney on Saturday. E Vogler of Kimball transacted business in the city on Wednesday.
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Frank Welch Lodge
Tuesiday
Marius Christensen
Fort Ledbetter
W. K E. Hodgkin
George Taylor
Leslie Neubauer
Southern Cinderella Impresses at St Patrick's Academy
St Patrick's academy graduates staged a varied program Sunday May 3 in the school auditorium. Clara Portrey as Madame Chatterice and Helen Mohart as Enid drew praise for presence and sweetness. Pageant features included Hawk sisters spoof by Paul Foy and Evelyn Pierson and Mammy Judy by Marie Mutchie. The Senior boys performed Hamlet's Grave Digging Scene and Dr L A Donahoe lectured on teeth care. The class of 26 hosted the class of 25 at Krueger's lake May 7 with May 21 set for a school-wide sports day.
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St. Patrick’s Academy
Clara Portrey
Madame Chatterice
Helen Mohart
Enid
Paul Foy
Evelyn Pierson
Hawk Sisters
Villians
Josephine Quinn
Grace Dalton
Marie Mutchie
Judy
Elizabeth Worden
Priscilla Radke
L. A. Donahoe
Krueger’s Lake
Car thieves busy here Monday evening
Two cars were stolen in the early evening. a Ford coupe owned by T Mathewson of Sidney Motor Sales vanished and a Utah-licensed Ford sedan was found abandoned. A Fasex coach belonging to Charles Semerad of Garley was stolen from in front of the U S A theatre and recovered east of Kimball after a pursuit.
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Bey Ee
Utah
T. Mathewson
Sidney Motor Sales Company
Sidney
Potter
Essex
Kimball
Sidney Notables Attend ZImmer Funeral at North Platte
Among the Sidney people attending Roscoe Zimmer’s funeral at North Platte on Thursday were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Couch, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ahrens, Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Witters, James Birmingham and a daughter, Herman Schroeder, Louie Jessen, Asa Couch, John Costello, Harry Runge and Clarence Perry.
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Sidney
Roscoe Zimmer
North Platte
Charles Couch
Ed Ahrens
N. E. Witters
James Birmingham
Herman Schroeder
Louie Jessen
Asa Couch
John Costello
Harry Runge
Clarence Perry
Sheriff and Deputy Seize Hidden Still in Leeman Canyon
Sheriff McDaniel and Deputy Huff confiscated a running still hidden in a cave along Leeman Canyon banks. The contraption was a ten gallon cream can with outlet to copper line, plus about 23 barrels of mash and a gallon of finished product. No suspect could be identified.
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McDaniel
Dave Huff
Leeman
Prominent Sidney Dentist Dies at Mayo Clinic
Dr. Ray E. Witham, a leading Sidney dentist and businessman, died in Rochester Minnesota after months of illness from influenza typhoid fever and a weak heart. He was 52, survived by his wife two young children and his parents. Services were held in Lincoln Nebraska and burial at Wyuka Cemetery. He had practiced in Sidney seven years after graduating from the University of Nebraska and was active in the Presbyterian church and Masonic lodge.
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Ray E. Witham
Sidney
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Brothers
Srecetery
Witham
Lincoln
Nebr
Wyuka
Nebraska University
Presbyterian Church
Masonic Lodge
E. C. Witham
Kenneth Witham
Bethany
Hall
Scottabluff
Jones
Alliance
Inter Class Track Meet Highlights Sophomore Victory
The Sophomore class won the inter class track meet with 56 points, ahead of the Seniors 48 and Juniors 5. Williams led with 21 points taking first in two events and the century, Seidow had 14 and Mitchell 18. No records fell, but local athletes impressed Coach Horn and more training bodes well for Sidney next year.
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Sophs
Williams
Seidow
Mitchell
Horn
Sidney
Potter County Farmers Union Picnic At Potter
The Cheyenne County Farmers Union annual picnic will be held in Do W Johnson grove near Potter on June 25. Coffee will be free during noon hour. a clown contest offers 10 and 5 dollars. An automobile chair race prizes 2 and 1 dollars. There will be a ball game, gate fee 25 cents. Noted speakers include Hl F Keeney Ben Peters N W Gaines C W Johnson M 8 Click and Hon Robert Simmons. Committees announced with meeting set May 23 at 1 30 p m in Sidney court room. Ray Swift, Secretary.
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Cheyenne County Farmers Union
Do. W. Johnson Grove
Potter
Farmers Union State Exchange
Hl. F. Keeney
Farmers Union
Ben 8
Peters
Omaha
Farmers Union Insurance
N. W. Gaines
Lincoln
J. Osborn
Sidney
C. W. Johnson
Public Schools
Robert Simmons
Scottebluff
Click
Chadron
Cain
County Farmers Union
Bunker Hill Band
Rev
Clocumb
Glen Bales
Ray Swift
Nicholas Maher Cheyenne County Pioneer Dies at 96
Nicholas Maher longtime Cheyenne County resident died at his daughter Mrs Carl Livoni home Tuesday morning at age 96. Born in Alsace Lorraine he settled on the south divide years ago and prospered through hard times. He leaves many relatives. Funeral held at the Livoni home Thursday at two with Rev. Ludwig officiating. Burial in Lutheran cemetery 12 miles south. Obituary to follow next week.
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Cheyenne County
Nicholas Mahr
Carl Livoni
Mr. Maher
Alsace
Loraine
South Divide
W. F. Ludwig
Crook Visitor R. G. Simpson Stops Here Last Friday
R. G. Simpson of Crook Colorado, a business visitor, spent last Friday in this city for meetings and introductory calls.
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R. G. Simpson
Crook
Colorado
High School Days Mark Busy End of Term
As commencement nears the local high school buzzes with activity. Senior exams shift a week earlier to determine graduation eligibility. The Junior-Senior banquet was held at M. B. church parlors and the all high school picnic takes place at Krueger's lake. The baccalaureate is set for May 17 and commencement for May 21 with Attorney Guy Chambers delivering the farewell address. Next week more details will follow.
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M. B
Krueger’s Lake
Sdiney High School
Guy Chambers
Holmes and Chambers of Lincoln
Guy
C. P. Chambers
Sidney Golfers Open Season With Akron Win
Sidney Country Club opened the season with a victory over Akron on the Akron course last Sunday. The league rule counted the top twelve scorers from each side. Sidney led by 13 strokes after scores were compiled as a strong wind hindered good golf. J. T. McIntosh posted an 81, with three other Sidney players beating the lowest Akron score. A sizable Sidney contingent traveled to Colorado, enjoying hotel hospitality. Several social notes follow, including host G. F. Liebendorfer entertaining faculty members at home, and attorney Paul Martin’s outings in the eastern part of the state.
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Sidney Country Club
Akron
Sidney
Colorado City
J. T. McIntosh
Tow
Legion Auxiliary Meets In Regular Session With Poppy Plans
The American Legion Auxiliary held a Tuesday evening meeting featuring an emblem and memorial assets program. Committees for Days of 08 show and Poppy day were announced with Mrs. Blaine Grabill and others named. Poppy day will be May 23 with the Sidney Auxiliary selling 1500 poppies. The session ended with a luncheon served by members who lost the membership contest.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Blaine Grabill
P. C. Cunningham
C. C. Darnell
J. G. Heinlein
Sidney
Sidney Ball Team Wins From Sterling
The Sidney baseball team opened the year by defeating Sterling 9 to 1 amid a strong wind. Closman pitched well with eight hits allowed and 18 strikeouts as Slack, Swenson, Willis, and Boyd led the offense with multi hit days. Benjamin Slack blasted a three run homer in the seventh, sparking a late burst that sealed the win.
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Sterling
Sidney
Boyd
Slack
Clark
Swenson
Willis
Daugherty
Closman
W. Null
BR. Null
Benjamin J. Slack
Lantz
Safe
Null
Tewinen
R Polk
Roya
Rf. Slack
Bwenson
Wills
Cloeman
Getz
Eakent
Ene Ween
Enews
Sterling Sidney Aee Nee
B. Slack
R. Null
B. W. Null
Special Legion Meeting for Days of '69 Preparations
A special American Legion meeting is set for next Wednesday at 8 PM at the Tobin Opera House to finalize arrangements for the Days of ’69 show and discuss other important business. Ex-service men are invited whether or not they belong to the Legion. date is May 13.
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American Legion
Tobin Opera House
The
Legion
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