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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1931
Page
2
The Abel concern bids were compared with Lincoln's Wowadder paving district in a residential area. The bid was two dollars and eighteen cents per square yard for paving and excavation work, with total figures unclear due to OCR garble.
Local page notes the Ninth District Meet of De Molay will be held here on May 23. Organizers express eagerness to make the convention the finest western Nebraska has seen and urge local merchants to cooperate in welcoming visitors.
Paying interest runs high in Sidney since the city council created district costs now in effect. Sidney will become a mecca for paying company representatives during the next two weeks. Cost figures will be compiled within the next ten days and published for public information. No definite pavement type has been approved.
More than a hundred golfers are expected for a Sunday medal play at the club house. The 36 Nieles total score will decide the winners with an entry fee of 2.50 including a noon day dinner. Last year the champion shot 141 and this year predictions place the winning score in the high sixties.
A public meeting at Stoney on Tre shows concerns about grain grading. The notice calls attendance from residents and local officials for the discussion on grading practices and related matters at the context of ongoing operations and supplier issues.
The Womans Club gathered at the local church on Tuesday for a lively program. Performers included solo acts by Pony Boy Jeanette Larson and Fern Poquette, a vocal duet You Cant Play in My Yard, and multiple readings and songs. Mrs J W Johnson and Mrs G F Liebendorfer provided piano accompaniments. palms hydrang es and grass rugs decorated the room.
Busy days ahead at St Patrick’s Academy as graduation nears with Hoover endorsing the Legion Auxiliary Poppy Drive. May 20 includes a daylong program of confirmations by Bishop Duffy, with the principal speaker at commencement to follow. Auxiliary poppies are produced in 31 states, aiding disabled veterans.
The article outlines increased fees for trucks and trailers based on weight, capacity, and use. It details varied charges from under 14% tons to over 7 tons, with special rates for farm use and city deliveries. A tractor trailer unit is treated as a truck, and license plate indicates class and capacity.
Rehmer, ex star hurler, likely to start for Gurley as the loop flexes for a key second round showdown next Sunday. Gurley boasts a potent slugging corps, while Sidney counters with Beismeyer or Hornsby on the mound. The Seals improve on 1930 form and expect a top finish with a big hometown crowd anticipated for the dedication at the new park and Mothers Day gifts featured by Lockwood's Jewelry.
Members of the Altar Society of the Catholic church staged a successful bazaar supper and dance on Wednesday. Attendance at all three events set a new record for the annual spring affair with a dinner served from five to eight p.m. Gratitude was expressed to all responsible for the gratifying success.
Barrymore brings Herman Melville’s sea chase to the Vitaphone screen with John Barrymore and Joan Bennett in Moby Dick. A storm at sea aboard the Mary Ann doubles as the whaling tale filmed off the California coast. Lloyd Bacon directs. cast includes Lloyd Hughes and Noble Johnson. Senator and Mrs. C. M. Johnson and daughter Lula return to Potter after Lincoln visit.
Mrs D F Enevoldsen and Miss Catherine Welkhorst were seen shopping in Sidney on Saturday morning, highlighting a casual local outing.
Mrs R F Miller departed Friday for Hermosa Wyoming to visit her husband.
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