Musical Program Closes Woman's Club Season With Fine Recital
The final Musical Department program of the Woman's club featured Mrs. Warren conducting at Mrs. McAllister's home before a large audience. Mrs. J. W. Johnson led the club chorus as delightful pieces and a paper by Mrs. Garrison titled Modern Song Writers were read. A varied song repertoire included works by Cadman Nevin and Kingsley among others with the closing tune written by Mrs. Jean Taylor Eley of Gordon Nebraska dedicated to her sister Mrs. Tina Taylor Warren. The town's talent receives praise for a sophisticated program in a small setting.
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Woman's Club
Warren
McAllister
J. W. Johnson
Modern Song Writers
Mrs. Warren
Homer
Oscar Bennet In Heavy Recital At Lincoln Temple Theater
Reverend T Porter Bennett and Mrs Bennett visited Lincoln to hear their son Oscar Bennett in a senior recital at the Temple theater. The audience welcomed his baritone and several operatic arias as Ernest L Harrison played piano. Oscar plans post graduate study with Edith Lucille Robbins in Lincoln.
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T. Porter Bennett
The
State Journal
Oscar Bennett
Edith Lucille Robbins
Temple Theater
School of Fine Arts
University of Nebraska
Bennett
Mr. Bennett
Miss Robbins
Ernest L. Harrison
First Presbyterian Church
Lincoln
Christian Women Meet W C T U Mothers' Afternoon
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union held a pleasant mothers’ meeting last Friday afternoon with Mrs. Sarah Goodwyn as hostess. Mrs. Shoemaker presided and drew maximum benefit from each topic. Mrs. Owens led the roll call as members shared gems about mothers in the work. The group sang My Faith Looks Up to Thee, followed by a heartfelt prayer by Mrs. Murless. Secretary Mrs. Tipton read the minutes and Treasurer Mrs. Murless gave her report. A mothers’ program included a solo by Mrs.
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Sarah Goodwyn
Shoemaker
Owens
Pettitt
Murless
O Little Mother of Mine and A Charm Song Session Inspires
J W Johnson presented O Little Mother of Mine with Mrs Johnson on piano. The club sang Win a Million Members and a poem by absent member Mrs Lily White McCann of Glendoe Wyoming was read by Mrs Hugh Moore. Others performed Mother Knows Bird Must Fly Home Sweet Home and a question box led to warm discussion. Lunch followed with ice cream, strawberries, little cakes and coffee served by Mrs Wines assisted by Miss Simpkins Thornburg and Caroline Rudd. A bake sale was announced for May 21 at Cash Grocery.
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J. W. Johnson
Mothers Day Observed at Methodist Church in Historic Attendance
The Sunday school drew 323 attendees, the largest in its history, as Superintendent G R Buckner distributed carnations to each pupil. Rev T Porter Bennett led morning and evening services themed on Mother, with special readings by Frances Buckner and a sermon on A Mother's Prayer. The Epworth League heard W Harper on What We Owe Our Parents.
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G. R. Buckner
Frances Buckner
Mother
T. Porter Bennett
Garrison
Wedding of Lynn V. Galley and Mathilda Aden
Two popular locals were married last Saturday at the Methodist church in a ring ceremony conducted by Rev. T Porter Bennett. The groom, Lynn V. Galley, and bride, Mathilda B Aden, daughter of Mr and Mrs H J Aden, will reside on a farm along the Sidney draw where friends are welcome in their new home.
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Methodist Church
T. Porter Bennett
Lynn V. Galley
Mathilda B. Aden
H. J. Aden
Our
City
Bridal Couple Return From Honeymoon Trip
Mr and Mrs Francis Herbert returned Sunday from their honeymoon trip which included several Colorado and Wyoming points. They are receiving warm greetings and congratulations from their Sidney friends.
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Francis Herbert
Colorado
Wyoming
Sidney
Mrs Christine Lindberg Visits Sidney Then Burlington
Mrs Christine Lindberg, after time on the coast with married daughters, stays for two weeks with Sidney friends before accompanying her to Burlington to visit daughter Mrs Glenn Bliss and aid her to a hospital. Bliss, a Sidney girl, has not recovered health after a bad flu and friends here grieve.
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Christine Lindberg
Sidney
Burlington
Glenn Bliss
Bliss
Rehearse at Chappell A Jolly Legion Play Night
A Monday rehearsal of Harry Hart's American Legion play drew a merry crowd. Attendees included Mr and Mrs A S Hardy and Mr and Mrs Shunk with two cars, plus Misses Mary Mentosh Phyllis Corbett Berniece Kelly Marjorie Wallick and Bill Lowe aboard Mary's car.
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Chappell
Harry Hart
American Legion
A.S. Hardy
Mrs. Shunk
Hardy
Mary Mentosh
Phyllis Corbett
Berniece Kelly
Marjorie Wallick
Bill Lowe
Mary
Sidney group enjoys pleasant return from Denver trip
An auto party from Sidney returning Monday evening from Denver reports several days of sightseeing. The travelers include Leo Osborn and wife, Mrs. Joe Simodynes, and Mrs. A. J. Jorgenson. They found the highway good and the trip pleasant both ways.
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Denver
Sidney
Leo Osborn
Joe Simodynes
A. J. Jorgenson
Ladies' Club Banquet At Union Pacific Hotel
Sidney Country Club ladies host a banquet at the Union Pacific hotel to stir outdoor activity interest, especially golf. Mrs Essig Mrs McAlester Mrs Mantor and Mrs West are in charge and a report is planned for next week.
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Union Pacific
Sidney Country Club
Essig
McAlester
Mantor
West
Denver Visitor Mrs. E. E. Shepherd Guest at Home
Mrs. E. E. Shepherd of Denver is visiting and staying in the home of her husband, with family hosts hosting her during her stay.
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E. E. Shepherd
Denver
Couple Plans Weekend Arrival At Mr Shepherd’s Visit
The text notes Mrs C W West and her husband arrived Monday while Mr Shepherd is expected Saturday for the weekend visit.
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C. W. West
Mr. Shepherd
Shower for Bride Edith Dwyer in Neighborhood Affair
A Wednesday afternoon shower for Miss Edith Dwyer, the future bride, was held at her sister Mrs Pitman's home. A mock wedding featuring Parson Jones and a piano solo by Miss Sixta provided humor and music as guests admired gifts and enjoyed a luncheon, with heartfelt wishes for happiness.
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Edith Dwyer
Pitman
Parson Jones
O. R. Owen
St Patrick’s Church May Events Include First Communion
On Sunday May 15 two masses will be said at St Patrick’s Catholic church the morning schedule and a high mass at 1pm during which forty two children will receive their first communion. Friday May 27 the grades one through eight will present their closing entertainment for 1920 21. School closes May 29 with commencement exercises both events in St Patrick’s auditorium.
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St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
St. Patrick’s Auditorium
Christ Episcopal Church Prayer Services and Sermons
Christ Episcopal Church offers daily prayer and weekly Holy Communion each Sunday at 11 a.m. The first Sunday features Holy Communion at 11 a.m., with a 10 a.m. church school and 11 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon led by Rev. Nenry Ives.
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Christ Episcopal Church
Nenry Ives
Lutheran church notices and picnic planned at Krueger's Lake
A cluster of Lutheran parish notices lists Emanuel Weyerts and Trinity Gurley churches with service times, confirmations at St. Pauls, and English Pentecost services. May 29 picnic planned with drive to Krueger's Lake, bring lunch, guests welcome. Pastor W F Peters invites all.
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ST. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Krueger’s Lake
W. F. Peters
Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star Opens
Leon Fine reporting from North Platte on the 46th annual Grand Chapter with one thousand members present and six hundred delegates from out of town. Sidney delegates include Mesdames McIntosh Ning Agnew Simodynes C Mann and Hammer.
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Leon Fine
Worthy Watson
North Platte
Order of the Eastern Star
Sidney
Mesdames McIntosh
Ning, Agnew, Simodynes
C. L. Mann
Hammer
Birthday Party for Donald Livoni Attends Sixteen Guests
Donald Livoni celebrated his eleventh birthday this week with sixteen guests. The party enjoyed time on the lawn followed by refreshments served by his mother.
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Donald Livoni
Donald
Borges and Scharrel Wed in License Ceremony
A marriage license was issued May 10 by Judge Chambers to Martin T. W. Borges of Weyerts and Christena Sccharrel of Lodgepole.
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Judge Chambers
Martin T. W. Borges
Weyerts
Christena 8. Sccharrel
Lodgepole
License to wed issued for Lynn V. Galley and Martha Burton Aden
A marriage license was issued on May 7 to Lynn V. Galley and Martha Burton Aden, both residents of Sidney. The couple set to wed in the near future per the official record.
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Lynn V. Galley
Martha Burton Aden
Sidney
Fine Car Burned ile Driven On Tuesday Evening
Mrs. E R Sabin drove a Nash car with Mr and Mrs Hendrickson and baby as passengers when smoke poured from the hood one mile east and three miles north of Sidney near return from a call. A fast flame followed. the car burned in moments and was only partly insured despite four months of use.
Banquet for Federation Leaders At Union Pacific Hotel
Club members are invited to a Monday 7:30 p.m. banquet at the Union Pacific hotel to meet Mrs. John Sinker of Lincoln state president of the Woman's Club Federation and Mrs. George Frater of North Platte district president. All members expected. for more details see Mrs. C. S. Radcliff.
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Union Pacific
Club Indies
John Sinker
Lincoln
Woman’s Club Federation
George Frater
North Platte
Federation
C. S. Radcliff
Woman's Club to Host May 17 Childrens Program
The last meeting of the Woman's club literary department will be held next Tuesday afternoon. The program about children, titled May 17, will feature Mrs. Garrison. All members are expected to attend and will enjoy the program.
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Woman's Club
Garrison
Presbyterian Circle Meeting At Church Thursday
The Presbyterian Circle will convene at the church on Thursday afternoon May 19 to discuss church affairs and plan upcoming activities. The notice invites members to attend and participate in the discussion and fellowship.
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Presbyterian Circle
Bake Sale by Frances Willard Union Saturday May 21
The Frances Willard Union announces a bake sale Saturday afternoon May 21 at Cash Grocery. Funds support union activities and community outreach.
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Frances Willard Union
Cash Grocery
Notice of School Districts Elect Trustees at Board Meeting
Emergency notice directs school districts with 150 or more children of school age to elect trustees at a board meeting rather than at the general election. The streamlined change impacts districts listed under Roll No 400.
Farmer Union Meeting Draws Local Support Tonight
A brief note states he will be present this evening with the Farmers' Union at their meeting at the Jones school house directly north of town. Friends express gratification as he begins new activities.
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Farmers’ Union
Jones School
Long Time Gone: Frank Bordwell Visits Spokane Kin
Frank Bordwell and his wife of Spokane are guests of Mr. Bordwell’s father L. H. Bordwell and his aunt Miss L. Bordwell. He is a real Sidney boy and enjoys seeing the growth of his boyhood town.
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Frank Bordwell
Spokane
Mr. Bordwell
L. H. Bordwell
Miss L. Bordwell
Sidney
Court News Draws Wheat Theft Charge At North Divide
In county court Tuesday Judge Chambers arraigned a north division citizen on a charge of stealing wheat. Bound over to district court, docketed to be heard Thursday. Another local citizen fined $100 and costs for making intoxicating liquor. Fresh still added to Deputy Bowman's retreat. Two fined $100 each for manufacturing intoxicating liquor in police court. Two more fined for fighting, five dollars and costs each. Small still hardly chases large crowds of thirsty.
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Chambers
North Divide
District Court
McCleneghan
Bowman
Bonfire death of girl six at playtime
A six year old girl, Anna Soukup, died after being badly burned while playing near a bonfire. Her sister found her ablaze and poured water on her, but the flames could not be extinguished.
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Anna Soukup
Doomed Girl Victim Named Daughter of Riverside Farmer
The incident centers on a Riverside Town victim identified as the daughter of John Soukup, a prominent local farmer. A vivid scene describes burning clothing dropping as the tragedy unfolds amid a special Saturday chocolate sale at Rexall Store.
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John Soukup
Ving
Riverside
Town
Rexall
Beware of the Bull insurance warning do not trust false claims
A cautionary note warns readers about fraudulent and misleading insurance schemes. It contrasts guaranteed policies with assessment clubs that debit members after initial payments, noting prior members faced unpredictable costs and foreclosures. Historic tone urges skepticism toward peddlers claiming to offer insurance at cost and warns of long‑ago failed firms with lingering court cases.
Mothers' Day Worship At Presbyterian Church
Mothers were honored as choir and pastor preached on motherhood as the greatest social power. The proverb As the Mother so is the Child framed social duty for daughters to prepare. Worship at 11 a.m. Bible School 10 a.m. Evening Service 7 30 p.m. All services open to the public. Rev Samuel Light, Pastor.
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Samuel Light
Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Sermon Themes
The Methodist Episcopal Church invites worship with 10:00 Sunday school 323 attendance last Sunday and 11:00 morning sermon on Blessed are the poor in spirit. Evening sermon theme Profit and Loss with Men's Chorus. Weekday activities include Epworth Leagues Boy Scouts and a free motion picture night. Official board meeting Monday at 7:30 led by Pastor T Porter Bennett.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Church of the Friendly
Epworth League
Pat Ells
Epworth
T. Porter Bennett
Lorenzo Methodist Church Revival Led by T Porter Bennett
Lorenzo Methodist Church known as 4 Community Church hosts a service led by Pastor T Porter Bennett. The event highlights a community gathering with hymn singing and a sermon focusing on faith and service. Local attendees include church members and neighbors from the Lorenzo area.
Bank Opens At Sterling After Brief Closure
The Sterling Colorado bank reopened Wednesday after a brief closure for adjustment. All depositors will be paid in full in several payments, according to officials.
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Sterling, Colorado
County Agent Scott Joins Farmers Union Meeting Tour
County Agent Scott resumes duties after recovering health and travels to the Dye school house for a Farmers Union meeting this afternoon to present his plans and progress.
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Scott
Dye School
Farmers’ Union
Sidney Lumber O Promotes Homes In Best Town On Earth
A brisk pitch asks readers to seek a good home in the best town on earth and points to Sidney Lumber Company as the contact for arrangements and information.
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Sidney Lumber
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