Exercises for county graduates in Sidney Wednesday
Cheyenne county eighth grade commencement exercises will be held at the U S A theatre next Wednesday May. Diplomas will be awarded to 221 graduates at the exercises including Sidney public school county schools and parochial institutions. The program includes music invocations address introduction of spelling winners presentation of diplomas and benediction. A list of graduates with their schools follows District No 1 Geneva Ahim George Continued on page 12
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Gertrude Nelson
Sidney
Mosney
Hal Schenck
G. F. Liebendorfer
Clare Welker
Geneva
Ahim
George
Hubert Michel In Trouble At Omaha After Brief Lull
Hubert M. Michel, former Omaha oil firm operator, is held in Denver on two counts of a Nebraska complaint alleging he obtained money by false pretenses. The charges claim he sold Farmers Paint & Oil stock at $500 a share while books show $35, and raised funds via a supposed first mortgage on the East Omaha refining plant. Omaha and Denver officials plan extradition efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert M. Michel
Omaha
Denver
Michel
Nebraska
Franks
Beal
Stalmaster
Farmers Paint & Oil Company
East
Michel Oil & Refining Company
Stevens-Van Engelen Store Opens in Sidney
The Stevens Van Engelen store in Sidney is set to open tomorrow May 18 Roy Liggett manager said. The sales force has been arranging new stock and fixtures for the opening and interior improvements promise a modern retail space for the area.
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Stevens-Van Engelen
Sidney
Roy Liggett
Leon Fine Announces Another Bargain Event at Store
Leon Fine promotes a bargain event at his ready to wear shop featuring substantial reductions on coats. The stock includes newly fashioned materials in latest model coats as advertised by Mr Fine.
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Leon Fine
Allen A sale at Greenlees ends Monday
Greenlees marks a National Allen A week sale with 20 percent discounts on all Allen A articles. The promotion began yesterday and runs through Monday, offering substantial savings storewide.
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Allen
Greenlees
Commencement for Lodge Pole High School Class of 1929
Commencement exercises held Wednesday night at Lodge Pole Methodist Church for 16 graduates led by Anna E Jacob and Velma I Hughes who received scholarships for perfect attendance and high grades. Program included Moonlight Sonata processional, invocations by Rev. Hammel, student trio My Sunshine, address by Chancellor Schreckengast, class song, diploma presentations by G. M. Brox, and The Gypsy Trail quartet. Graduates listed: Velma Hughes, Evelyn Johnson, Walter Dykman, Dorothy Theis, Elmer Moorhead, Bessie Wise, Lloyd Line, Lucy Lingley, Kenneth Carleton, Anna Jacob, Bert Stotts, Fern Lindley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge Pole High School
Lodge Pole Methodist Church
Anna Jacobs
Velma Hughes
Lois Clark
Hammel
Sunshine
P. E. Smith
Bond
Marie Carey
Schreckengast
Wesleyan
Colergé
G. M. Brox
Wolf
Roberts
West and Bacus
Velma I. Hughes
Evelyn E. Johnson
Walter R. Dykman
Dorothy S. Theis
Elmer W. Moorhead
Bessie B. Wise
Lloyd G. Line
Lucy F. Lingley
Kenneth Carleton
Anna E. Jacob
Bert E. Stotts
Fern A. Lindley
Byars Store Manager Reports Healthy Business
J W Goddard, new manager at the Byars store in Sidney, reports favorable conditions and satisfactory volume. He is settling into the trade area and is optimistic about the outlook.
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BYARS
J. W. Goddard
Sidney
Goddard
Scouts Entertain Mothers At Tuesday Night Party
Scout troop 90 hosted mothers at the Central school building. Each patrol held business meetings before a troop gathering showcasing sons’ achievements. Gilbert Montgomery won the contest for best for his mother, receiving a scout hatchet. Mothers and sons enjoyed games, cake and ice cream, bouquets of sweet peas, and a mothers calling contest won by Mrs Clara McNish.
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Scout Troop 90
Gilbert Montgomery
P. J. Ackers
Clara McNish
Sunol Banquet Highlights Toastmaster Leads Senior-Junior Night
Sunol high school held its junior-senior banquet last Saturday in the school building with Welby Bauer as toastmaster. A novel race program featured segments Training Leona Lindley On Your Mark Charles Seda Get Set Loretta Wynne Go Bill Allington The Race Dorothy Wilt The Finish Clayton Lindley The Side Lines Adolphe Seda The Victory Maurice Wolff. Graduating seniors named are Bill Allington Clayton Lindley Charles Seda Dorothy Wilt with faculty including Prof. Casey Principal Maurice Wolff Miss Granzer Miss Grothe Miss Haufle and Miss Johnson.
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Sunol High School
Welby Bauer
Sunol School
Leona Lindley
Charles Seda
Loretta Wynne
Bill Allington
Dorothy Wilt
Clayton Lindley
Adolphe Seda
Maurice Wolff
Prof
Casey
Miss Granzer
Miss Grothe
Miss Haufle
Miss Johnson
Porter Oil adding superservice at West Illinois station
Porter Oil plans superservice at its West Illinois Street filling station. Construction of a wash and grease rack and adjoining building proceeds rapidly to join the existing station. Mr. Porter will offer car service tire repair car washing and thorough greasing from the new facility.
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Porter Oil Company
West
Illinois Street
Porter
Cheyenne County Sunday School Convention Elects Leaders
The Cheyenne county Sunday school convention in Sidney convened all day Monday with most Bible schools sending delegates. F H Wolfe led the event, A T White spoke on religious topics, and officers were chosen: Rev C V Graham president, J B Copley vice president, Laura Kintz secretary treasurer, and Mrs F H Wolfe superintendent of leadership training. Next year’s convention location named Potter Lutheran church.
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Cheyenne County
Sidney
Bible Schools
F. H. Wolfe
A. T. White
F. H. Wolg
C. V. Graham
Gurley
J. B. Copley
Laura Kintz
Lodge Pole
Potter Lutheran Church
Sidney High School to Hold Commencement for Class of 1929
Graduation exercises for Sidney high school are planned for Thursday with most details set. Lomila McCleneghan will deliver the valedictory while Lucile Waddell earns the salutatory and a free scholarship. Laurence Davis, Wesleyan College student pastor and Sidney graduate, will give the commencement address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney High School
Lomila McCleneghan
Miss McCleneghan
Lucile Waddell
Miss Waddell
Laurence Davis
Wesleyan College
University Place
Davis
Sidney High Schole
Memorial Day Services Planned by American Legion in Sidney
The American Legion completes Memorial day observance programs for Thursday May 30 with a 9:30 am U S Theatre service led by Judge Earl Meyer of Alliance. The day includes cemetery visits in Cheyenne county, a parade, and music featuring America and The Star Spangled Banner with a vocal solo by Robert Harper.
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American Legion
Arthur H. Dilley
Cheyenne
Earl Meyer
Alliance
U.S. A
Meyer
The
Legion
Nebraska
Sidney
Robert Harper
Dilley
Sidney Music Week ends with modern and nostalgic numbers
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce last night closed Music Week, directed by Dr Earl Sherrerd. The American Legion program featured red white and blue stage effects and decorative flowers. Mrs Clayton Parks led the event, praising her efforts. Highlights included a three minute talk by Judge J L Tewell and performances by Grabill's Merrymakers and Dr Sherrerd with the group.
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Sidney
Chamber of Commercerogram
Earl
Sherrerd
American Legion
Clayton Parks
J. L. Tewell
Grabill
Merrymakers
Dr. Sherrerd
Sidney Students Vie for Edison Scholarship Representation
Governor’s office leads a state canvass to select Nebraska’s Thomas A Edison scholarship representative from accredited schools. Sidney High School students are eligible, with science teachers aiding the selection. The committee includes Dr. Charles Fordyce, Dr. Samuel Avery, and C. A. Fulmer, reviewing character, scholarship, and science interest to pick a top fifth senior with strong personal qualities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. Weaver
Nebraska
Thomas A. Edison
Sidney High School
University of Nebraska
Ent
Shoul
Many Improvements Planned by Sidney Plant Owners
Mothers vacation camps give tired mothers a rest renew acquaintances and form new friendships to discuss home problems with other women and to play. The closest camp for women in this county will be held at Kruegers lake from July 25 to July 28 with County Agent Willey handling enrollments.
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Kruegers’ Lake
Willey
Mary Ellen Brown
City Council Meeting Tonight Hears Plans for City Hall
The regular city council meeting is set for tonight in city offices. A report from members who toured eastern Nebraska is expected, outlining plans for an impressive city hall structure and possible construction steps.
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Nebraska
Omar Court Modern Apartment House Progress
Construction on Omar Court, a modern apartment house by O. D. Slayter, at King street and 11th avenue, is advancing under Slayter. Foundation and basement work are finished, with a solid cement and rock base three feet wide and deep and a one foot wide concrete and stone upper foundation. Floor joists are 2x10 and 2x12, with three 2x12s riveted per partition.
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Omar Court
King Street
11Th Avenue
O. D. Slayter
Mr. Slayter
Presbyterian Church Observes Mothers Day Loyalty Week
The Presbyterian church held a Mothers Day service with a roll call attendance during the morning. Dr. Sherrerd and Franklin Barger sang solos and the pastor delivered a Mothers Day sermon. The evening service was led by the women, with talks by Mesdames M. A. Shipman M. W. Dimery and O. J. Weymouth. Mrs. J. W. Johnson arranged the program and Mrs. H. C. Welker presented the speakers.
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Sherrerd
Franklin Barger
Mesdames M. A. Shipman
M. W. Dimery
O. J. Weymouth
Krueger's Lake Dance Weekend Plans Include Two Nights
Regular Saturday night dance at Krueger's lake will feature Grabill's Merrymakers again. Sunday night 8:30 p m will bring George Morrison's famous colored band from Denver for a second dance, with expected good crowds at both events.
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Krueger
Grabill
Merrymakers
George Morrison
Denver
Western Public Service Plans Re modeling Of Power Unit
Farmers ready to connect as Western Public Service proposes linking the Sidney and Gurley power lines and renovating the local plant. The program includes building a new office, expanding the coal bin, and relocating the switchboard into a two section panel layout. S. P. MacFadden says six to seven thousand dollars will be spent on improvements in this district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Public Service Company
Sidney and
Gurley
Western Public Service
S. P. MacFadden
Grant, Fulton & Letton
Lincoln
Funeral Held For Mrs. Thomas Epps In Sidney
Mrs. Thomas Epps died suddenly Sunday at age 80 2 6. Funeral services were conducted at the Epps residence by Rev Hal Schenck with burial in Sidney cemetery. Ten children were born to the couple. seven died earlier. Surviving children are Mrs Mary Blood in Portland Oregon Charles Epps in Tacoma Washington and Thomas Epps of Sidney. all were present. Margie Eveline Hibbard Epps was born March 6 1849 in Manchester Kentucky and died May 12 1929 Mother’s Day.
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Thomas Epps
Sidney
Epps
Hal Schenck
Methodist Church
Sidney Cemetery
Howard
Ore
Charles Epps
Tacoma
Wash
Margie Eveline Hibbard Epps
Manchester
Sidney Banks to Close on Thursday May 23
Banks in Sidney will be closed all day Thursday May 23 for a seventh district convention. A J Jorgenson president and Marius Christensen secretary will host the all day session with Mayor Schroeder scheduled as a speaker. A banquet Thursday night will close the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
A. J. Jorgenson
Marius Christensen
Schroeder
Clayton Radcliffe to Build Garage Building
Construction of a new garage for Carlile Wade Chevrolet will start soon. Attorney Clayton S. Radcliffe will erect the building on the lot south of Cheyenne County Lumber company. The modern garage will feature the latest improvements and boost Sidney’s spring building boom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlile-Wade Chevrolet, Inc
Clayton S. Radcliffe
Cheyenne County Lumber Company
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Hubert Michel
Lodge Pole School
SUNOL
Potter
Sidney Grads
Methodist Episcopal Church
Chamber Commerce
Legion Night
Edison
Presbyterian Church
Sidney Lady
Sidney Banks
Clayton Radcliffe
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