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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1935
Page
6
In a reminiscence from Kearney, Mike recalls Persimmon Bill warning Kelly to flee Indian territory. He describes a ride after a horse died from alkali water, a wagon train fight nearby, and his rescue of a wounded man. Mike contrasts fast and slow freighting with humor.
Dixon defeats Showboat McQuillan in a ten round battle, both boxers sustaining heavy punishment. McQuillan suffers swollen eyes and facial wounds while Dixon, though fatigued, remains unscathed. A rematch is discussed as Dixon eyes rising in middleweight ranks. crowds pay 850 dollars to an Omaha packed auditorium with Mayor Towle speaking.
The eighth grade graduation lists pupils Clarence Buettner Dorothy Burke Donald Fahy Paul Gaughenbaugh Antoinette Generoux Joseph Hajek Virginia Hinn Mary Merck Catherine Peetz Lawrence Schmitt Kathryn Sloan Edward Stokes William St. Claire John Tschacker Julia Zamarippa Beatrice Zimarappa receive diplomas. Bishop Bona of Grand Island delivers principal speech with Rev. Anton Link and district musicians performing.
Relief officials expect 5,000 people on relief by May while about 2,500 were dropped in April. Many find work on old PWA projects or private enterprises, with private business seeing the largest share. Francis Cornell notes April re employment placements at 7,592, up from March 4,867. Garfield county plans relief rolls cut from 180 to 80 by June 1. Telegraph Want AdsTM Get Results.
School ends May 15 as list of graduates and awardees is announced. Scholarships go to Evelyn Kraft for church school, Leroy Willey Jr. for state normal, with several Nebranka college choices noted. Supt Liebendorfer presided. meeting planned for junior high May 23. Bible School starts May 27 led by Dr. R. E. Weed.
Sidney board plans a busy teaching staff change for the 1935 36 term. Miss Waters may join from Ravenna if released, bringing drama expertise to revive the declamatory program. Mr Davis returns to mathematics, Miss Williams to full time home economics, and another hire is sought for English and Latin.
The notice lists Mass times for Catholic and Lutheran churches including 7:00 and 9:30 a.m. masses, 8:00 a.m. weekday masses, 7:30 p.m. devotions, and Lutheran services at 9:00 a.m. English, 8:00 p.m. German, with Sunday school at 8:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. church school, 11:00 a.m. worship, and various programs. It names pastors Anton Link H. F. Krohn and Dr. W. T. Kahse.
All teachers and helpers are asked to meet in the basement of the M. E. church next Tuesday at 2:30 p m. Anyone who can help in playground work music teaching sewing or manual training is asked to meet or send your name before the meeting. We do not have enough helpers in any division yet. Children please note all chil-
The Christian Church hosts a full day with Bible school at 10 a.m. community and preaching at 11 a.m. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 p.m. The senior Endeavor invites mothers to attend. An 8 p.m. Mothers Day pageant invites all to honor mothers, postponed from last Sunday due to the baccalaureate service. Dr. R. E. Weed, Minister.
The Presbyterian Church holds Sunday school at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m led by Pastor Dr Paul P Cheff with the sermon titled The Challenge of the Age.
The church announces Rev. W. J. Beat has resigned and Rev. G. J. Bolger has accepted the pastorate. Services: Sunday school 10 am, worship 11 am and 7 45 pm, Tuesday and Friday 7 45 pm. Everyone welcome. P. E. Spehr, Rector.
English services at 10 a.m. featured songs such as Beautiful Savior and Our Dear School. A 1:30 p.m. program included readings, dialogs, and musical numbers with many local names and participants listed in order.
The Scott s bluff Elks and Nebraska county medical societies sponsor a free clinic for crippled children at the M E church in Scottsbluff on May 23 as the 17th in a series. Over 1246 children have received examinations and many show recovery. Parents are advised to write A H Mann or the Elks committee to arrange visits and ensure care.
Ham Jenkins once challenged for the light heavyweight title, now blind and nearly penniless, drew applause and a substantial cash offering at the Legion fight program Monday night as supporters aim to raise funds for his operation.
The 27 year old former champion Ham Hamlin endures ongoing medical bills after three operations to restore his sight in one eye. He recalls beating Baby Joe Gans in a first round flop and losing the decision after ten rounds. He speaks with courage despite blindness and says Young Dixon is the best prospect he has seen. Dixon scoffs at Ham’s modest view.
Salem edged Center 9 to 6 in a recent softball game. A game was played Tuesday. The school picnic will be held today. Seventh and eighth grades took exams at Sidney on May 2 and 3, with nearly all passing.
A church picnic is planned for May 19 and the school, reduced to three pupils by weather and bad roads, is rehearsing a pageant. The seventh grade finishes arithmetic duties, authored by Rev. L. H. Kaub of Lexington, who helps present the four evening performances June 11 to 14 at the natural amphitheatre near Chimney Rock.
A housewives advisory promises guidance after a brush hardens and bristles warp. With 25 years painting experience, the offer explains how to restore brushes and prevent future damage.
Bayard community clubs seek to erase last year's Gift of God pageant shortfall. Sustaining memberships cards priced from eleven dollars provide funds, and the pageant, held annually without admission, ran a deficit due to bad weather. Harold Nye leads the Bayard Federated Church.
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