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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1932
Page
3
Sidney is abuzz with business and leisure travel. Harry Riveli visits from Omaha as a lumber dealer while Mrs. Couch and daughter head to Denver for a weekend. Numerous residents and visitors, from ranch managers to merchants, are listed for meetings, fishing trips, and family events across Sidney, with weddings and illnesses noted among the community.
Mrs Rose McNulty of Denver visited Sidney with friends on Thursday while en route to Dalton. She will attend to property interests there and visit at the Ed Walsh and P. J. Dalton homes.
Miss Ruth Marvin resumes nursing duties in Benver after a month’s vacation with her parents. She is a graduate of the Rocky Mountain hospital.
Mrs. Mary Filbin departs Hastings after six weeks with her son and daughter-in-law and visits relatives in Dalton and Gurley. Dr. Stanley Baker heads to Lincoln for the state dental convention with his wife, returning to Sidney Wednesday. George and Jay Chadwick of Los Angeles stay with A. E. Wight en route to Central City. Mrs. J. W. Goodale travels to Omaha for the Nebraska grand chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. Chet Killham, Chevy salesman, sustains a deep cut in a collision near Dalton requiring eleven stitches. Dr. M. E. Pettibone and wife plan to attend the Lincoln dental convention, staying with Mrs. Pettibone's sister N. S. Stron.
Mr and Mrs R R Henderson of Brady visited in Alliance and Gurley this week attending Henry Robinette's funeral in Peetz and learning of Mrs Howard McLean's improving condition after an earlier car crash. George Allington and mother from Sunol traveled to Alliance to see Mrs Howard McLean, then returned to Sidney. Jessie Davison Helen Johnson Frances Schwasnick dined with Mrs Harry Bridenstine in Dalton. Blanche L Walker and Richard G Kreese wed in Gurley conducted by Rev R H Gammon.
William Ritchie of Omaha was a visitor in Sidney yesterday for business matters and stayed as a guest of Thomas O Connell.
Mr and Mrs Charles Richards and their daughter Patty Lou returned Tuesday from Fort Collins after visiting over the weekend with Mrs Richards parents noting the trip and family reunion.
Dr J R Taylor reports the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Ralph Gentry Monday afternoon. The Gentries are longtime residents of the south Lodge Pole district.
Miss Leona Hansen of Dennison Indiana spent the forepart of the week at the home of Mr and Mrs Jack Scheurman while en route to Denver. Miss Hansen is a niece of Mr Scheurman.
John Seyllers reports strong sales this week for the May 18 boxing event sponsored by the American Legion. He notes excellent progress and expects a good turnout.
Donavan, the small son of Harold Lyngholm of Bronson, broke both bones in his left leg when he and his father were riding a tractor Wednesday afternoon. He was taken to Sidney for setting and is progressing well.
Franklin Barger and his siblings performed in a quartet on a Denver KOA broadcast by students of the La mont school of music. The school plans weekly Thursday morning radio programs.
Rev. Anton Link and Dr. L A Donahoe returned Tuesday evening from Columbus where they attended the state convention. Both were re elected to the offices they held during the past year. Chaplain John Sullivan and treasurer Harry Koester, delegates to the convention, returned home Wednesday.
Mrs. William Cronk hosted a Sunday evening dinner in observance of Mrs. Ed Gates birthday. Also present were Mr. Gates and daughter Ruth Jane, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Knight, and Mr. Cronk.
Members of the Jolly Dozen club enjoyed a Monday night gathering at the country club hosted by Mr. and Mrs. A D Greenlee. A well appointed dinner was served at seven with bridge games concluding the evening.
In the evening the honors were claimed for the Greenlee home with Mrs B G Gra Bill taking the lead. The event highlighted the steady leadership and community presence of Mrs Gra Bill as she accepted recognition.
Twenty Royal Neighbors Kensington attended a Tuesday meeting at Mrs. Oscar Harris home. The session combined business with a social gathering and a covered dish luncheon at one o'clock.
Mrs Mae Rose and Mrs Charles Jameson hosted the Rebekah Kensington group on Wednesday afternoon. Plans were made for a forthcoming food sale with date to be announced later. Most of the session was spent working on a quilt, with refreshments as a concluding feature.
Outdoor meal season opened with a bang as sidneyites journeyed to Fuller's Grove for a picnic supper. Attendees included Ed Ahrens and wife, Russell and Joan, Verne Morris, Mary Runge, Geraldine Sattler, Bess Shires, Eleanor Walsh, Mac Connelly, Olive Connelly, Dr Leo J. Thomas, Clifford Bernhart, Al Bundy, Francis Fisher and Ralph Hammond.
Mrs. E R Kratz, Mrs. R P Keppller, Mrs. Leon Fine, Mrs. A J Hepner, Mrs. M H Robineau and Mrs. E S Sherrerd hosted a social afternoon at the country club on Tuesday. Guests included club ladies for the monthly bridge party and luncheon at one. Prizes went to Mrs. A S Hardy, Mrs. Leo Bartholomew and Mrs. Rebecca Baker.
Mrs T W Hawkins was a gracious hostess for a Hi Lo club gathering at her northwest Sidney home on Wednesday afternoon. Spring flowers decorated the rooms and a fine lunch followed the bridge games. Prizes went to Mrs A E Wright Mrs G B Wookey and Mrs James Sparks. Mr Hawkins mother of Lincoln attended as a special guest.
Mr and Mrs Glen Spearow presided over a Monday evening dinner at their home for members of the S F T club. Tables set for 12 featured a yellow decorative scheme with snap dragons and calendulas. Bridge followed with high score prizes to Dr and Mrs M E Pettibone and consolation prizes to Mr and Mrs P J Ackles.
A vanishing party Tuesday at St Patrick’s auditorium featured hostesses Mrs. Mike Schwartz Mrs. Fred Beyer Mrs. Charles Roth Mrs. E Sterling and Mrs. H Van Aeistyn. Guests played bridge and 500 then enjoyed a lunch. Bridge prizes went to Mrs. R A Barlow and Mrs. Frank Rauner while 500 prize recipients were Mrs. Matt Treinen and James James Meenan.
The Methodist choir hosted a May garden party in the church basement inviting 115 guests. A veranda style stage and grass floor. a colonial home feel with trellises and roses. Musical program featured quartets, solos, duets, readings and group singing. refreshments served and plans made to make it annual.
A long run of senior dramatic successes at St Patrick’s academy continued with the class of 1932 presenting My New Curate, a drama based on Canon Schechar’s novel. The talented cast delivered standout performances, drawing audiences back for repeat viewings on Sunday night despite a large ensemble of named characters.
The opening of the Nebraska National Bank at Alliance is scheduled within three weeks in May. Capital stock and surplus of 110000 is subscribed, officers chosen, and supplies printed. Alliance businessmen anticipate a jubilee celebration as two Omaha bank presidents pledged cooperation.
Gilbert G. Weigle of the University of California asserts that every person has lived many excellent short stories and likely dozens of feature news stories. He notes the hard part is writing one’s own story with clarity and intensity.
Five petaled wild rose shown with a bright golden center full of pollen. Leaves are compound with five to nine leaflets and often have notched edges. No nectar is secreted, notes Exchange.
A concise analysis notes gold’s suitability as money due to wide acceptability, ample supply to meet trade needs without excess, durability, portability, recognizability, and stable value across time. It outlines why gold has functioned as a reliable medium of exchange in various economies.
Scientists doubt the use of doodlebugs forks and witch hazel forks to locate underground deposits. Some attribute such divining to a form of automatic suggestion while others note a natural gift in certain individuals. The role of the fork remains unexplained.
Dr Louis Dublin identifies five major causes of fatal accidents in the United States. Auto crashes lead at 28 percent, falls 18 percent, drowning 9 percent, burns 5 percent, and railroad accidents 6 percent of the total.
The late 1700s saw masterworks by Chippendale Heppelwhite Sheraton and the Brothers Adam. French and American pieces from the era also reached peak quality, earning the period its Golden Age designation.
A quip recalls Mark Twain placing a lost cat advertisement in newspapers offering a reward for an intensely black cat. The cat was later found in an attic, and Twain joked he could not count the number of black cats eager to adopt him as their father.
Boston band leader James J. Coughlin recalls a 1915 World Series moment when the Boston Red Sox, facing Mayer of the Phillies, nearly faltered as Foster tired. A nine minute Star Spangled Banner funeral dirge conducted by Coughlin coincided with a timely rest break, after which Foster struck out two batters and induced a pop fly to save the inning.
A humorous reflection on national emblems. The thistle’s selection by Scotland stems from a Danish stumble in battle, not admiration, while Nova Scotia is noted for adopting the mayflower as its emblem, provoking a playful comparison to the Canada thistle.
The book Dog, Magog and JT by J Lewis Sayer explores London's banquet culture. It cites Bottomley Wirth's quip about widening the city’s expense and recounts banquet mishaps including a royal luncheon where a lobster tribute was removed because the guest could not eat it.
A historical catalog assigns symbolic powers to gems. Garnet conveys consistency and fidelity while amethyst signals sincerity. Bloodstone or aquamarine denote courage and truthfulness. Diamond stands for innocence. emerald for happiness. pearl or moonstone for health and long life. Ruby means a contented mind. sardonyx or peridot for felicity. sapphire for wisdom. opal or tourmaline for hope. topaz for fidelity. turquoise or lapis lazuli for prosperity and success.
A list of renowned waterfalls with their approximate heights includes Yosemite at 2,600 feet, Oraco falls at 2,400, Roraima falls at 2,000, Grand Falls at 2,000, Sutherland Falls at 1,904, Kukenam fall at 1,500, Gavornie fall at 1,400, Krimmler falls at 1,300, Staubbach at 1,000, Bridal Veil at 900, Nevada Falls at 600, and Niagara at 165 feet.
A concise reflection on criticism, arguing that tearing down is easy while true value lies in constructive effort. It emphasizes building rather than wrecking and frames evaluation as a test of intelligence and purpose. The quote advocates practical progress over negative analysis.
Smallpox patients confined in rooms that admit light only through red glass show less scarring than those in ordinary light. The study suggests light filtered environments may reduce facial scarring in recovered patients.
CH Catholic Church announces Sunday masses at 7:00 and 9:30 a m with Sunday evening devotions rosary instruction and benediction at 7:50 p m Weekday masses are at 7:00 a m Anton Link pastor.
The Methodist church lists a 9 45 a m church school 11 am morning worship with the imperishable message 1 pm young people's picnic at Greenwood springs 6 30 pm epworth league 6 30 pm young people's Sunday evening hour and 8 pm union bac calaureate services at the senior high school auditorium Sermon Without Hope or Fear by F Charling Mills minister.
Trinity English Lutheran invites all to Whitsunday worship and sermon at 11 a.m. Church school begins at 9 45 a.m. Luther league gathers at 6 30 p.m. Potter First Lutheran Whitsunday service is at 3 p.m with church school at 2 15 p.m. Dr W T Kahse is pastor.
Whitsunday service at 11 a.m. with Papisi prayer and Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Rector B Roe calls the parish to worship and prayer.
The Weyerts Lutheran Church announces a German Pentecost service at 10 30 AM with Holy Communion and a Sunday school at 9 45 AM, plus an English Divine Worship at 8 PM, with a charity offering. Pastor C Wiebke invites all.
At 10 am Sunday school then 11 am service led by Dr Paul P Cheff with the topic Pentecost What is Spirituality. The Presbyterian Church invites all parishioners to join for worship and discussion of faith.
Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. with preaching at 11 a.m. Evangelistic service at 8 p.m. Midwest service Wednesday at 8 p.m. Young people meet Friday at 8 p.m. All are invited. questions on Pentecostal doctrine will be answered on young people’s night. Pastor W W Appleyard conducts services.
Bible school at 10 o'clock invites all to celebrate a homecoming Sunday marking the church birth 1900 years ago. The pastor will speak at 11 on The Birthday of the Church of Jesus Christ, recalling 3,000 new members that day and urging a great observance.
A historic note describes the church’s rapid rise from a strong start to 5000 members and beyond over three centuries, culminating in vast influence. It mentions an evening preaching service and baccalaureate plans at the high school, plus a weekly Thursday prayer meeting led by Pastor J. H. Bicknell.
Mrs Louise Mantor of Lincoln was elected worthy grand matron and Emmanuel D Lundak of Pierce was elected worthy grand patron of Nebraska grand chapter Eastern Star at the Elks club in Omaha. Mantor has served as associate grand matron and Lundak as associate grand patron. Lincoln and Omaha figures appear among officials and attendees. Lincoln named 1933 convention city. attendance reported 743 at close of registration.
Memorial temple attendees including Mr Warner attended the main program led by Arthur N Hose of Omaha. Mrs Margaret McPren of Omaha delivered an educational fund report for trustees. A luncheon for trial supervisors followed. In the afternoon other officers were elected and reports were presented by Mrs Alice Stanhope of Lincoln and Mrs Hattie M Leoni of Stormsbeg.
Ambassador and President Apartments at 13839 and 1340 J Street Lincoln Nekr advertise reduced summer rental rates. The defentful place to stay during school sessions is offered with greatly reduced prices for a limited period.
An advertisement offers enamel coating options for glass, furniture, and woodwork. It mentions a financing option and an opportunity to choose from a range of enamel products, citing Baccp aghal and an address in Denver. The ad references California Street and a piano payment note.
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