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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1925

Page

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Legion Show At Tobin Opera House Tonight And Tomorrow

The American Legion and Auxiliary present a two night show May 15 and 16 at the Tobin Opera House to raise funds for sending the Sidney Juvenile band to Omaha. A street parade, Wild West acts, games, a bar room dance, and a popularity contest will entertain, with music by Fiddlin Joe and Three Fingered Mike.

Tobin Opera House American Legion Omaha National American Legion Legion The Cheyenne County Phelps George Joe Three Fingered Mike

Parent-Teachers Association Elects Officers

The Parent-Teachers Association at its last regular meeting in the high school auditorium elected officers for the coming year: Mrs. Kahl president, Mrs. Clifton vice president, Mrs. BORland secretary, and Mr. Horn treasurer. A large attendance heard a fine program with talks on child welfare, student readings by Stanley Rabe Wayne Gain and Hammond McNish, a solo by Mrs. J. W. Johnson, and a seven-boy State Guard group directed by Mrs. W. J. Shoemaker. A lunch concluded the evening.

Parent-Teachers Association Kahl Wayne Gain Hammond McNish J. W. ‘Johnson State Guard W. J. Shoemaker

Local Trout Fishermen seen on Nine Miles near Minatare

A group of anglers including G. F. Liebendorfer Louis Mann Charlie Gardner Ralph Adams Dad Sweet Frank Schroeder and Pat Pats rowsky fished Nine Miles near Minatare last Sunday noting active trout along the banks and a calm day on the water.

G. F. Liebendorfer Louis Mann Charlies Gardner Ralph Adams Dad” Sweet Frank Schroeder Pat Patrowsky Minatare

Sidney Boosters Win Second Game By Eight To One

The Sidney Boosters defeated Padroni to win their second game of the season 8 to 1 on the local diamond. Sidney broke open a close game in the sixth inning with 5 runs as Burgess started and Closman finished on the mound. Clark led the batting with four hits in five trips, while Swenson added heavy hitting. Padroni, a fast team, fought hard with solid pitching and several errors affecting the outcome. Batteries Padroni Hellzer Catcher. Sidney Burgess Closman Daugherty.

Sidney Boosters Padrens Colorado Ralph Burgess Roosters Art Closman Burgess Closman Clark Bord Swenson Padront Sidney Padroni Hellzer Sidner Daugherty

Cheyenne County Real Estate Boom Signals Recovery

In Cheyenne County real estate transfers surged from February 1 to April 20 with 92 quarter sections sold and 85 transfers recorded at the clerk’s office in just over two and a half months. Sidney Lodge Pole Dalton Lorenzo Potter Huntsman saw activity, while crop prospects and moisture hint at a record winter wheat yield if conditions stay favorable and buyers from Iowa and eastern regions are eyeing the county.

the Telegraph Cheyenn Lsts Sidney Lodge Pole Dalton Lorenzo Potter Huntsman Cheyenne County Iowa

County Eighth Grade Exercises Set For May 23

The Cheyenne county eighth grade promotion will be held in Sidney at the Tobin opera house in the afternoon of May 23 starting promptly at 2 p.m. W. J. Braham, superintendent of city schools of North Platte and former holder of that position, will be the speaker. Nearly one hundred youths from across the county will take part.

Cheyenne County Sidney Tobin Opera House J. Braham North Platte County

Party at Country Club for Lady Members Tomorrow

Country club organizers announce a tea party at the club house tomorrow at 2 30 PM for the ladies of the club. Cards and a Kensington will be featured during the afternoon.

Mr and Mrs Jacob Nelsen Visit Bit ter Creek Couple

Mr and Mrs Jacob Nelsen of Bit ter Creek Wyoming spent a few days in this city visiting relatives and calling on friends during their trip.

Jacob Nelsen Bitter Creek Wyo

Sidney High to Graduate Largest Class of Forty-Two in History

Sidney High School will award diplomas to forty-two seniors, the largest class in the school’s history, at commencement Thursday night in the Methodist church. Attorney Guy Chambers of Lincoln chosen as speaker. Baccalaureate service set for Sunday, May 17, at 8 p.m. in the Methodist church with Rev. Kaub and Dr. Light among speakers. Marybelle Wooldridge to play piano. Class night Wednesday at the U.S.A. theatre features entertainment, prophecy, and history of the 1924-25 classes. Commencement program includes Salutatory Luther Kahse, Vocal solo, Valedictory Jennaine Whittaker, piano solo, and diplomas presented by Attorney Bertha Flo. Class colors purple and gold, flower violet. class roll includes 1924-1925 seniors and mottos/Hese Quam Videri.

Methodist Church Sidney High School Guy Chambers Lincoln Mendelsshon Kaub Campion Lealie Bentley Dr. Light Luther Kahse Grenadiers Schuman Leslie Bentley Jennaine Whittaker Lowell Anderson Timber Kahse Mildred Anthony Inez Moore Ross Barker Elma Nelson Minnie Badalong Lloyd Nelson Martha Brauer Shirley Nelson Leslie Bentley Florence Oberg Mae Breternitz Sydney Poole Katherine Brown Jeanette Puthoff Deloras Carleton Ruth Shaw Pauline Clarkson Ralph _Bpearow Violet “Gradit Yernd Snyder Tlanche Dearmin Melvin Sweet Fdith George Kenneth Thompson Leora Hafer Hiram Vowers Edna Hammond Clifford Wait Anna Hamer Edna Weissman Vera Harr Jennaine Whitteker Marvin Hiett Chester Warden Elaine Hiett Marjorie Wright Robert Hornaday Rose Zalesky Willie Jones Clara Zimmerman

Letter from Griff Johnson Endorses Cheyenne County Prospects

Griff Johnson of Equitable Life Insurance of Iowa, a county investor, writes to Guy Doran praising Cheyenne County prospects. He notes long residency, annual field inspections, and strong local effort, predicting further improvements and urging more farmers to settle there to boost development.

Griff ‘Johnson Iowa Cheyenne County Griff Johnson Telegraph Central West Johnson Equitable Life Insurance Company of Des‘ Moines Guy V. Doran Bidney Nebr Doran

Bazaar a Success at St Patrick’s Altar Society Dinner Dance

A large crowd attended the bazaar dinner and dance at St Patrick’s auditorium hosted by the Altar Society last Tuesday. Dinner served from 5:30 to 8 and booths sold fast, with the Southern Serenaders providing music at 9. The event raised a little over one hundred dollars.

Ladies of the Altar Society St. Patrick's Auditorium

Second Annual Music Week A Success

Music Week closed with a Saturday concert by the Bunker Hill Farmers Union band. Across the week Sidney and vicinity enjoyed splendid programs, drawing large crowds. Dormant and new talent was showcased, marking the observance as a complete success from start to finish.

Bunker Hill B. W. Bonham

Poppy Day Observance Upheld by Legion Auxiliary

Poppy Day will be held Saturday May 23 under the American Legion Auxiliary. Poppies are made by disabled World War veterans, with all proceeds supporting welfare work for disabled veterans and eligible local charities. The Sidney unit prides itself on its statewide effort and urges residents to wear a poppy.

American Legion Auxilary United States Auxiliary Sidney Commonwealth

Extension Service News Lectures On Parliamentary Procedure

Mary Ellen Brown led two lectures in the county during the week. Tuesday she spoke to officers of women’s clubs in Gurley Community building and Wednesday in Sidney district court room. The Pleasant View Dairy Calf club demonstrated work at Charles Welton farm northeast of Colton with five members speaking. Local businessmen attended.

Mary Ellen Brown Extension Service Different Womens Club Gurley District Sidney Pleasant View Charles Welton Colton

B. M. S. Club Holds Last Meeting May 18

The final regular meeting of the B. M. S. club year is set for Monday May 18 at 2 30 in the club rooms. It is guest day with a welcome to all and a lunch will be served.

John Z. Clark Visits City Linked to Camp Clark Bridge

John Z. Clark, son of H T Clark the builder of the celebrated bridge at old Camp Clark and a former Sidney resident, spent Monday in this city.

John Z. Clark H T. Clark Old Camp Clark Sidney

Sidney Chamber Notes Road Signs and Jobs Interest

The Sidney chamber, led by Mayor R H Rogers, discusses improving Lincoln highway signs at Big Springs and the Colorado route split, thanks Mr Johnson for Good Roads work, and explores Massey Harris plant plans. George Kellogg explains the calf special and county agent Willey speaks on calf clubs as Music Week thanks conclude.

R. H. Rogers Osborn Co. W. Johnson Potter Kearney Good Roads Association Cheyenne County Chamber Johnson Sidney Chamber J. M. James Big Springs Colorado Massey-Harris Grand Titland Hastings Sidférvana Sterling Uch Sidney J. EB. Mantor Chamber of Commerce George Kellogg North Platte State Extension Service Willey A. C. Burgess

Bargain Day Planned by Local Merchants Next Wednesday

The tenth monthly Bargain and Trade Extension day will be held next Wednesday May 20 with exceptional bargains from local merchants. The Sidney Juvenile band performs during the day and an old time dance is scheduled in the Hardy ballroom in the evening. D Layter directs the dance and committees for sales and entertainment are named, with a full list of bargains to be found in a double page ad in this issue.

Merchants Association Sidney Hardy Ball Room Layter Bales H. F. Freytag M. W. Osborn FE. L. Uptegrove J. Parl Thayer Kate Phelps J. B. Byars The Telegraph

Sidney Juvenile Band Parents Meeting Tonight

Notice announces a meeting of all parents of Sidney Juvenile band members in the band room at Central school tonight at o'clock. Director Bonham urges all parents to attend.

Sidney Juvenile Band Central School Bonham

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