Premiums Set For Sidney Corn Contest This Year
Chamber of commerce met at Union Pacific hotel Monday night and announced premiums for the ten person corn club contest. County Agent Willey was unable to attend but had led the preparations with Mr. Shipman presenting the details. The meeting also discussed erecting large signs on the flag pole to guide travel from Sidney to the Black Hills and the possibility of hosting Omaha bankers later in the month.
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Chamber of Commerce
Union Pacific
Shipman
Willey
Alliance Chamber of Commerce
Sidney Chamber
Black Hills
Sidney
Jorgenson
Nebraska
Tabernacle Meetings Under Way With Lodge Attendance
The tabernacle built by donated labor and sponsored by local churches has opened with large crowds. The Roses and Mr Shirk lead a strong chorus as Evanglistic services continue. This Sunday evening lodge members and their wives will attend as a procession gathers at 7:00. Reserved seats await various orders. Rev Rose and city ministers extend the invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ince
Roses
Toanper
Shirk
Alty
Rose
Evangelist
Real Estate Board Endorses Irrigation Project for Cheyenne County
At the Western Nebraska Real Estate board meeting the body endorsed the C. D. Green Irrigation project for Cheyenne County and organized the board with President Larson as chairman to pursue all actions. The group aims to exhibit pond displays for the state fair in Cheyenne County from September 6 to 11, with active members urged to support the effort and assist in recruitment for state fair participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Nebraska Real Estate Board
Cheyenne County
Larson
Asaint Qousty
Wiles
Cheyenne
Sale Day Offers Theatre Program on Final Season Day
The notice announces sale day on Wednesday May 19 marking the last season finish. A free theatre program is promised from 2 to 4 30 PM with a theatre showing a four reel western thriller and a two reel comedy. Ads are being printed and bargain prices offered for the final day.
Legion Meeting Plans Memorial Day and 4th July
Major Murphy of Chappel spoke at the American Legion meeting Tuesday on war risk insurance provisions. A large crowd attended. Memorial day observance plans are forming for publication soon. Committee members Dean Crawford Dr Roche and Carl Ledbetter lead the work. Fourth of July plans dominated the discussion predicting a two day Cheyenne county celebration on the fourth and fifth as the holiday falls on Sunday. HRattine handled business matters.
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Major Murphy of
Chappell
American Legion
Dean Crawford
Dr. Roche
Carl Ledbetter
Cheyenne County
Hrattine
Optimistic look at Cheyenne County farming prospects
A Shiney supplement to a Cheyenne county paper, compiled by the Cheyenne County association, presents facts and figures on grain prices and livestock values from 1922 to 1924 and 1926, showing steady gains while farmers buy fewer goods. It argues the illustrated wealth and future prospects will stimulate better times for farmers and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Shiney
Cheyenne County Association
Nebraska
The
Trade Review
Reserve Officers Cite Army Roles at Sidney Meeting
Major Dagley and Lieutenant Smith addressed the Sidney Reserve Officers association at Fort D. A. Stussell. A Union Pacific hotel banquet preceded district courtroom lectures on corps areas and army problems. The talks praised Dagley as a leading know‑how figure and inspired local officers. Professor Lebendorfer will teach again at the Chadron Teachers College this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dagley
Smith
Fort D. A
Music Week in Sidney tops all events in popularity
Large crowds packed the Tobin Opera House nearly every evening as Music Week in Sidney drew strong attendance despite rain. University of Wyoming professor G I Knapp and wife headlined, with standout numbers from Rigoletta quartet, Le Conte, Button, and Rhythms, while local performers Ron Barker and the Shiney American Legion drum and duzle corps also impressed. The Saturday closing fiddlers contest awarded prizes to Henry Schwartz, Frank Jynerman, and R H Fricke, marking a successful week in Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobin Opera House
Sidney
G. i. Knapp
University of Wyoming At
Laramie
Knapp
University
Knapps
Mr. le Conte
Miss Button
Kimlail
Wobart Davis
Hese Namers
Ron Barker
Rythm Rustlers
Ed Ahrens
Lodge Vole Indies Hurriatte
Robert Hornaday
Frank Hn. Sidneys
Bob
Stecher
Potter
Misa Bertha Flo
Liebendorfer
Randall
Kimball
Bunker Hill
Sidney Juvenile
B. C. Grabill
George Goetting
V. A. Klein
Mr Griswold
Bill Minneey
Henry Schwarta North
Firat
Railroad notes mark personnel shifts in local lines
George Iverson has been relieved as road master and Ray Welker appointed to replace him this week. Isival Schneider leaves on a vacation visiting Chicago New York and Atlantic coast cities. Herman Schroeder returns after a two week vacation and resumes duties. General Manager Jefferies and Superintendent of Motive Power Jackson travel east through Sidney this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Iverson
Ray Welker
Isival ‘Schneider
Chicago
New York
Atlantic
Herman Schroeder
Mr. Schroeder
Jefferies
Supt
Motive Power
Jackson
Sidney
Sidney Sweet Shop Treats Bunker Hill Band
The Sidney Sweet shop hosted the Bunker Hill juvenile band after their Saturday concert. This marks the first time a local merchant provided such a treat, with manager Jimmy Takis promising another free treat at the next advertised public concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Sweet Shop
Bunker Hill
Oys
Sidney Merchant
Takis
Eas Jimmy
The
Sweet Shop
Han
Bankers Meet in Western Nebraska
A group of bankers from western Nebraska will meet at Chappel on May 27 with attendees from the region. About twenty-five prominent Omaha bankers will tour the state, visiting Sidney Alliance and Hay Center before returning to Omaha. Henry Peterson of Chappell serves as president with Al Jorgenson from the city on the program to respond to the welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Chappel
Omaha
Chappell
Sidney
Alliance and Hay Center
Henry Peterson
Chappell Banker
al Jorgenson
Music Memory Contest Awards At High School
Medals awarded at the high school music memory centers on Tuesday evening. Virginia Johnson won first, Mona Livoni second, and Beulah Brewer third after a lengthy judging. Prof. Davis conducted the event with twenty-five selections, mostly classical, and pupils named the pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Johnson
Mona Livoni
Beulah Brewer
Davia
Mrs John Burke Dies After Illness of Two Months
Mrs John Burke long time illness ended early Monday morning. Funeral held at St Patrick church Wednesday at ten. Large crowd and mourners attended. She was born August 15, 1872 in Alliance Nebraska and married to John Burke December 22, 1915. The couple lived in Alliance and later moved to Sidney where Burke opened a county shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burke
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Mathe Duncan
Alliance
Nebradke
Alliance High School
Sidney
Odd Poland China Pig Sent to Rexall Drug Store
A double snouted Poland China pig that was born dead was sent by Glen Farlex to Thayers Rex all drug store. The creature had eight legs two spines one head three rears and two tails in a strange misformed state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thayers Rexall
Glen Farlex
Poland
China
Sidney Woman Progress in Carroll Store Scene
Mrs Nell Buthett formerly connected with J B Byars now runs a ladies ready to wear shop in Carroll. D W Mendelsohn of Cleveland, a proprietor of the Ladies Taggery, visited Sidney recently then left for home. He praised the store and its manager Mrs Nell Tittend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Iowa
Herakd
Nell Buthett
J. B. Byars
Cyroll
Puthef
Sidney
D. W. Mendelesohn
Cleveland
Carrall
Nell Tittend
the Herald
CHAMBERS-MACGIRVIN Weds in Sterling Surprise Ceremony
Miss Vera Chambers daughter of Judge and Mrs C P Chambers of this city and Emery MacGirvin formerly of this city now of Sterling were married Monday morning in Sterling by an Episcopal minister. The couple’s wedding came as a surprise to many friends. MacGirvin, son of a man killed in a recent railroad accident, was a Sidney high school student and winner of the recent oratorical contest. He works at Sterling Monument. The couple will reside in Sterling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Chambers
C. P. Chaimbers
Emery MacGirvin
Sterling
MacGirvin
Sidney High School
Sidney
Sterling Quarties
Sterling Monument Works
Telegraph
Sidney Rifle Club Receives NRA Notice on Camp Perry Match
The Sidney Rifle club learns there will be no national rifle match at Camp Perry this year due to lack of appropriations. Members may shoot on their home range with mailed targets. Executive Lieut. Underwood will supply ammunition to members within days as the club plans a modern outdoor range.
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Sidney Rifle Club
National Rifle Association
Washington
Camp Perry
Ohio
N. Tt. A
Sidney Rifteel
Raft ‘Awedner
Mabek
Rifen
The
Wind
Sidney Cha
War Department
Phtull
Summler
Naack Schwarts Wedding Among Notable Local Events
One of the premier weddings this v en g mun k has witnessed occurred as Agn a Schwirty became the bride of F Haack of Potter. The ceremony featured a wedding march by Mrs Esther Blercher, with bridesmaids Miss Marie Schwartz and Miss Blennor Haack. Groom’s men were Tone Schwartz and Louis Schwartz. The gown was blue crepe with coronet veil. Several relatives attended and a reception followed. local family ties highlighted the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agmna Schwirty
F. Haack
Potter
Wes
Esther Blercher
Irene Haack
Grown
Marie Schwartz
Blennor Haack
Tone Schwartz
Louis Schwartz
Hugo
Sidney Golfers Win In Contest With Brush
Sidney golfers win the first Colorado Nebraska Golf Association tourney on local grounds defeating Brush by 100 strokes. A high wind limited low scores though Jay Closman led with a TA. Twenty three Brush players competed and the top fifteen scores were used. R P Kepler led grounds improvements keeping the course in good shape. Next Sunday Sidney golfers travel to Fort Morgan for the second summer tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Colorado-Nebraska Golf Association
Brush
Jay Closman
R P. Kepler
Fort Morgan
Guards Here Organize Reserve Company in Sidney
Carl Ledbetter reports receipt of a letter from the Adjutant General noting a battalion headquarters company organized in Sidney. He discusses plans with Reserve Officers Association mentors, with ex service men showing strong interest. Enlistments may begin after forthcoming instructions, with civic groups possibly consulted on payroll implications.
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Carl Ledbetter la
Adjutant Generals Day
Sidney
Ledpetter
Reserve Officers Association of
Chamber of Commmerce
Lincoln man ager visits city on inquiry tour
Itny Wolk of Lincoln, manager of De Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company, spent the fore part of the week in the city on inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itny Wolk
Lincoln
Minneapolis’ Threshing Machine Company
Sidney Boy Attends Oratorical Contest
Jack Lowe won first place in the district declamatory extemporaneous contest but was defeated at the water meet held at Oxford earlier this week. Omaha Central high took first with Aurora high school second. Omaha’s speaker impressed as a polished orator with three years on the debating term, while Aurora spoke on the world court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Lowe
Oxford
Omaha Central High
Aurora High School
Omaha
Aurora
Jack
Dack
Euch
Fee
Commencement Date Change at Patrick's Academy
Due to unforeseen circumstances the Patrick's Academy commencement exercises are moved to Saturday May 25 instead of Thursday as previously announced. Patrons and friends of the academy are invited to attend. A program and list of graduates will appear in the next edition.
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Tabernacle
Real Estate Board
Legion
Dagiey
Dongley
Peof, Lebendorfer
Teachers College
Chadron
Sweet ShoPp Treats
Hurkes
Coathaved
Sidney Woman
Progres
Chambers—Macgirvin
Rifle Club News
Naack—Schwartz
Arthur Grimminger
Skiney
Bauman
Pti
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