Sidney News In Briefs and Local Appointments
PORAS ae and family left for Lexington after a three week visit with relatives. Attorney G P Kratz spent time in Lincoln on legal business. Maxine Merscheim underwent appendicitis surgery at Roche hospital. Mrs Harry Brown convalesced after a minor operation. Gamble store manager C S Hemenway made a Sterling trip. Rev J J Sheati delivered baccalaureate sermons at Sund and Dix and will speak at Potter and Lorenzo commencements. Mrs Glen Spearow and others visited Scottsbluff and stayed with Mrs John Watson. Mrs R L Walden and others attended Sidney high school commencement. J L Hand bought a new Plymouth sedan through Beckman Motors. Geo Klaren visiting from Juniata. R S Oberfelder returned from Cheyenne and Denver. saw As Thousands Cheer in Denver. A L Christy of Oliver Farm Equipment to Benkleman for a week. William Burns and wife left for the west coast. Sidney Pastry shop closed. Hansen family moved to Peetz. Mr Hansen cited hand infection. Mr and Mrs Raymond Silbar left for Detroit en route to Portland. Silbar bought a Pontiac sedan. Paul Nivens of Denver now with Western Drug. soda fountain planned. C A Bradley and Lester Peterson returned from eastern state trip. Miss Freda Hammer arrives from Omaha. to Utah for Union Pacific parks. Attorney H R Heaton and family returned from Omaha. Joe Simpdynd and Byron Wilkenson of Grand Island spent time fishing at Snow Lake.
Sherrerds Return After Mothers Day Visit
Dr. and Mrs. E. S. Sherrerd and children came back Tuesday evening from Woodriver where they visited Mr. Sherrerd's parents over mothers day. They report heavy rainfall throughout the area and some muddy roads, notably the 30 mile stretch between North Platte and Paxton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Sherrerd
Woodriver
Mr. Sherrerd
North Platte
Paxton
Local couples wed and residents circle Sidney area
Edgar Diebert and Sylvia Long of Yuma Colorado wed at the courthouse in Sidney after noon with Judge R A Barlow officiating. Dozens of residents move, visit, and recall recent medical cases and shop changes including extended family visits from Gurley and Lincoln and a fishing trip report from the western lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Diebert
Sylvia Long
Yuma, Colo
Court House
R. A. Barlow
Tractors Sold By Local J I Case Branch This Week
The local J I Case company reports sale and delivery of several new tractors this week. Two went to Bridgeport, one to Pine Bluffs, and one to H C Schmale of Lodge Pole. John F Whitmire, manager, says the company has about 60 tractors this spring and has shipped about a car load of machinery per week from the factory since the start of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Case Company
Bridgeport
Pine Bluffs
H. C. Schmale
Lodge Pole
John F. Whitmire
Eunice Bergt and Bernice Bergt Visit Sidney
Eunice and Bernice Bergt of Potter were Sidney visitors Wednesday afternoon, spending time in the city during their outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice
Bernice Bergt
Potter
Sidney
Hershey Family Relocates to Ainsworth by State Highway Dept
Ray Hershey departed Tuesday for Ainsworth where he has been transferred by the state highway department. Mrs. Hershey and the children will join him soon to establish a new home. The Hersheys have lived in Sidney for eight years and have formed many lasting friendships here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Hershey
Ainsworth
State Highway Department
Cheschamy Campfire Girls Plan Upcoming Picnic
The Cheschamy campfire girls met in the city auditorium on Tuesday afternoon with eight members and guardian Margaret Harrison present. They made definite plans for a forthcoming group picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheschamy
City Auditorium
The
Guardian
Margaret Harrison
Mrs. E J Morgan and Family Visit Pleasanton
Mrs. E J Morgan and her two children are spending the week at Pleasanton with the farmers parents Mr and Mrs D Phillips.
Allen and Ada Thompson Wed in Sidney Ceremony
Frank R. Allen and Mrs. Ada Thompson were married at Chappell on Saturday afternoon May 10. Ada Thompson has resided in Sidney for years and was educated here. Frank Allen recently moved from Mackey Idaho where he worked at a CCC camp. Mrs. A. R. LeSueuer witnessed the ceremony and hosted dinner for the couple in Sidney. They will reside on the north side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Allen
Ada Thompson
Chappell
Sidney
Mackey, Ida
CCC
A. R. LeSueuer
Carroll family heads to Granger Wyoming airways station
E L Carroll and family departed Wednesday to Granger Wyoming where Carroll is named keeper in charge of the U S airways station. Joseph E Garcia of Acomita New Mexico will arrive in Sidney late May to replace Carroll at the air field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Carroll
Granger
Wyoming
Mr. Carroll
U.S. Airways
Joseph E. Garcia
Acomita
N. M
Sidney
Air Field
Jitney Pinochle Club Forms Among Eastern Star Ladies
The Jitney Pinochle Club, organized by Eastern Star Kensington members, held its first meeting at the Masonic hall. High score went to Mrs. Carl Jones. Meetings are weekly on Fridays with alternating afternoon and evening sessions. refreshments will not be served and prizes awarded every fourth gathering. For details call Mrs. Frank Wagner. A Sunday picnic at Chambers ranch drew several families for hiking and a weiner roast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Kensington
Masonic Hall
Carl Jones
The
Star
Frank Wagner
Contract Club Bridge Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Grabill
Mrs B Grabill hosted the Contract Club for a Wednesday afternoon bridge luncheon at Mrs Hazel Barger home. Twelve places were set for the meal and the card games were played at the hostess home. High score was won by Mrs Barger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C.grabill
Contract Club
Hazel Barger
Barger
Kensington Meets Ladies Hostesses at Kensington M S Club
Kensington Meets- Ladies of Mrs Archie Kirkpatrick division hosted a regular Kensington meeting in the church basement on Wednesday afternoon. New business covered plans for the De Molay banquet Monday evening May 27. Marvin Sherrerd and Lucia Singer provided musical numbers, with Shoemaker presenting a reading. Social period and lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington
Archie Kirkpatrick
M. 5
de Molay
Monnday
Marvin Sherrerd
Lucia Singer
W. J. Shoemaker
Luncheon and Bridge at Country Club for Lady Members
A Tuesday one o'clock luncheon and afternoon bridge diversion were held at the country club for lady members as part of monthly gatherings. Pink blossoms and pink carnations brightened tables and rooms while bridge prizes went to Mrs. Rebecca Baker and Mrs. Jack Lowe. Hostesses were Mrs. Clara McNish Miss Grace McIntosh and Mrs. K. C. Lasseter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Rebecca Baker
Jack Lowe
Clara McNish
Grace McIntosh
K. C. Lasseter
J F W Club Members Attend Monday Bridge Luncheon
Members of the J F W club and Mrs N B Dare attended a one o'clock luncheon and bridge afternoon presided by Mrs Carl Weiland. Eight were served at Mrs Hazel Barger home. Two tables of bridge were played at the hostess apartment. High score honors went to Mrs Don Shipman with Mrs Dare receiving a guest prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. W. Club
N. B. Dare
Carl Weiland
Hazel Barger
Don Shipman
Dare
Kings Daughters Meeting at Mrs Radcliffe Home
Apple blossoms of white and delicate pink shades decorated Mrs C S Radcliffe home as she hosted Kings Daughters for a regular meeting. The gathering shifted to social activities with a dessert luncheon, pink and white table color schemes, and all ten members present for an enjoyable afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kings Daughters
LTL Girls Attend Shoemaker Party Finale of Season
Party for LTL Girls hosted by Mrs. W J Shoemaker at the Shoemaker home last Friday marked the final meeting of the junior Frances Willard union group until fall. Entertainment included musical selections and recitations by members with refreshments. The Business and Professional Women’s club hosted a farewell picnic supper in the city auditorium basement for teachers connected with the club, as Hazel Gillette received a past president’s pin from successor Leona Gemeinhardt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LTL
W. J. Shoemaker
Shoemaker
Frances Willard Union
Business and Professional Womans Club
City Auditorium
Hazel Gillette
Pas
Leona Gemeinhardt
Helen Johnson
Lorena Belian
Anna Olsen
Agnes Ladine
Emily Gould
Royal Neighbors of America hold tenth tri county convention
The Royal Neighbors of America held the tenth annual convention in Seyfang hall Potter with about 150 attendees. Officers were elected, next year’s meeting set for Chappell, and a school of instruction featured camps from Gurney Kimball Chappell Sidney Potter Big Springs and Large Pole. A banquet, program open to the public, and awards plus a 200 year member recognition marked the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RNA
Seyfang Hall
Potter
Chappell
Henrietta Owens
Omaha
Gurney
Kimball
Sidney
Big Springs
M. E. Church
Ray Arnell
Lester Stecher
Owens
Nellie West
Scottsbluff
Reading
C. E. Simpson
Slocumb
Kimball Camp
Bridge Club Hosts Dessert Luncheon and Games
An informal early week gathering led by Mrs. J. D. West featured a dessert luncheon and several bridge rounds with Mrs. West and Miss Mildred Crosbie winning first and second prizes at two tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. West
O. M. Harris
West
Mildred Crosbie
Farewell Party for Sidney Teacher Miss Hazel Gillette
Methodist church members held a farewell in the church basement Monday evening for Miss Hazel Gillette of Sidney schools who will not return in the fall. Nearly a hundred attended a covered dish dinner as Rev. J J Sheaff thanked her for nine years of faithful service and presented two gifts including a manicure set in a zipper case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Gillette
Sidney
Methodist Church
J. J. Sheaff
Miss Gillette
Sheaff
DeBarry Toilet Set Honors Church Members Event
Helen Goodwin presented two readings during an evening program that proved highly successful and memorable for attendees. The occasion marked a significant highlight in the honoree’s life, creating lasting pleasant memories for all involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Goodwin
Mrs Dale Chambers Honored At Miscellaneous Shower
Mrs Dale Chambers a bride of a few weeks was honored at a miscellaneous shower Monday evening at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs J A Curless. The event was hosted by her sister Miss Mable Curless and Miss Carolyn Livoni with twenty five guests enjoying games refreshments and opening of packages. The party followed a dance at the city auditorium that evening held to compliment Omaha boosters visiting in Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Chambers
J. A. Curless
Mable Curless
Carolyn Livoni
City Auditorium
Omaha
Sidney
Quilting Bee Finishes Quilt and Sews Bed Covers
Mrs. H. A. Krumm hosted an all day quilting bee at her home with ladies from St. Pauls aid society. Eighteen ladies worked steadily and completed an entire quilt. They have also finished three of four ordered bed covers. A covered dish noon dinner was shared by the industrious group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Krumm
Ladies of
St. Paul’s
Aid Society
Eigteen
Committee Toil Goes Begging Bills killed
Two Nebraska legislative committees failed to craft acceptable liquor and unicameral bills. The senate rejected the conference liquor measure 9 to 8 after a contentious vote. The house narrowly defeated the one house bill 49 to 48, leaving the conference committee unpopular and the process unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Nebraska
House
Conference Committee
Liquor bill defeats spark clash over unicameral plan
The legislature rejected the liquor bill after a lengthy reading by Secretary Hugo F. Srb and Charles J. Dinon, 8 to 21 defeated. Drys attacked three sections as a local option ruse, admitting no real option. A chaotic session followed as the conference report for a unicameral 43 member body was rejected 48 to 49. House adjournment motions sparked disputes over final dates and bicameral authority. Green opposed the liquor bill while Rep Joe Steels backed the one house concept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo F. Srb
Charles J. Dinon
O'Brien
Grand Island
Senate
Conference Committee
Henry Bock
Men of Conference
O’gara
Green
Joe Steels
One House
Removal Sale At Elite Hat Shop Draws Bargain Hunters
Worded notice highlights a removal sale at the Elite Hat shop with all hats to be sold. It also promotes Herbie Kay and his orchestra at the Legion anniversary dance scheduled for Wednesday May 22 at the Mitchell fair grounds with admission for men at 1.25 dollars and women at 0.256 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbie Kay
The
Legion
Fair Grounds
Mitchell
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Poras
Vern Livingston
Jerry Lee
Lexington
G. P. Kratz
Lincoln
Maxine
R. E. Merscheim
Roche
Harry Brown
Roche Hospital
C. S. Hemenway
Gamble
Sterling
J. J. Sheati
Sund
Dix
Lorenzo
Glen Spearow
Lester Elkington
Edgar Sayre
John Watson
R. L. Walden
M. E. Walden
Joy Congdon
Denver
Sidney High School
J. L. Hand
Midwest Combine Company
Beckman Motor Company
Geo. Klaren
Juniata
George Plein
Ae Ee
R. S. Oberfelder
Cheyenne
Arthur M. Oberfelder
A. L. Christy
Oliver Farm Equipment Company
Benkleman
William ‘Burns
West Coast
Burns
Hickory Street
J. C. Hansen
Hansen
Peetz
Mr. Hansen
Raymond Silbar
Detroit
Portland
Silbar
Joseph Hahler
Paul Nivens
Western Drug Company
Mr. Nivens
C. A. Bradley
Liberty Bell Beer Garden
Lester Peterson
Freda Hammer
Union Pacific Company
Hanan Hammer
Ed Ahrens
Utah
Union Pacific
Grand Canon
Zion
Brice
Hammer
H. R. Heaton
Joe Simpdyned
Andl Byron
Wilkenson
Grand
Snow Lake
William Heckathorn, Jr
James McDaniel
Lorraine Gulzow
Gilbert Hogan
W. T. Kahse
Glenis Pearson
Dorothea Johnston
Virginia
F. B. Tobin
Columbus
Sioux City
Antholy Mcvay
Charlotte
Gering
Kathryn Jeffres
Arthur Daughterly
East King Street
Joe Kittle
Victor Hein
Clyde
Don Goodwin
Frank Portrey
Jackson
D. L. Abbott
R. S. Baker
West Laramie
Fred Dorman
North Chappell District
Taylor Hospital
James Loaris
the Taylor Hospital
Josephine
Ralph Carlson
Madeline Zwickl
Grand Junction
Colo
M. A. Gwickl
Zwickl
Lynn Cunningham
Gurley
Helen Williams
R. F. Dedrick
Marcelyn
F. A. Rowan of
Broken Bow
Harold Rowan
Robert Fiehler
Wittenburg
C. G.gemeinhardt
North Potter District
A. G. Kellum
Racine
J. S. Grimstead
Case
Ralph Davidson
M. W. Osborn Motor Company
Adam Lang
Hepner Radio Company
Society Notes
Chambers Ranch
Ross Barker
Eugene Davis
Alfred Koester
Irene Beechin
Bob and Allen Chambers
Minatare
Mrs. Weiland
Nour
Sidney Drug Store
HAM Hoc Swift
Shat Tet Bey
Gillette
Heanavarrers
NEW
Hink’s Shoe Store
Greenlees
Sidney I. G. A. Store
Hills Bros
NAVY
Lily Oleo
Oy R
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