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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1920

Page

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Commencement for County Eighth Grade

Cheyenne County hosts one hundred twenty seven eighth grade graduates at the U S A theatre with record attendance. Superintendent Anna McFadden presided as Rev. Samuel Light opened with invocation. Kathryn King won the gold medal for first place in the declamatory contest. Byron Paviat took second with the silver.

Cheyenne County U.S. A Anna McFadden Samuel Light Presbyterian Church Kathryn King of Sidney Byron Paviat Lodge- Pole Wilma Brown Imogene Wood Violet Fecht Clarence Mills Doris Hagemeister I. 0.Garrison Greydon Nichols Supt B. F. Robinson Sidney Grade Bonita Wolf D. J. Lewis Charlies H. Hay Sterling Hay

St Patrick Academy Exercises at Tobin Opera House

St Patrick Academy presents a closing program at Tobin Opera House on Thursday May 27 starting at eight o'clock. Students perform music and an untalented play with a salutatory and class poem followed by a morality one act titled Everystudent. After the play, student essays are read, tickets are fifty cents.

St. Patrick Academy Tobin Opera House Josephine Simones Elizabeth Maginnis

Twenty Seven Graduates From Local High School

Commencement at Tobin Opera House last night honored the class with Grace Hornaday valedictorian and McKinley McIntosh salutatorian. Prof Shreves of Kearny State Normal spoke on Making the Most of Life.

Tobin Opera House Grace Hornaday McKinley Mclntosh Shreves Kearny State Normal Clifton McIntosh Gertrude Iverson Marjorie Shipman Elizabeth Armstrong Hazel Armstrong Fd.Bennett Birmingham Harold Bills Alcce Foster Kenneth Jonés Earl Kirschner Walter Lally Emily Orson Harry Marsh Kinley McIntosh Hugo Nickum Zella Owens Marjorie Rowan Lyle Saxon Marie Schricker Mary Sedu Marie Siedow Amelia Thomas Dorothea Thornburg Guy Tipton Mary Zalesky

Road Sign Vandals Liable to Prosecution

Officials warn that persons defacing highway signs along the Tin Colin Highway will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. The widespread vandalism harms public safety and costly sign investments, and authorities plan firm action to stop it.

Wong the Tincolin Highway

Laundry Request and Taxi Contact Ad Copy

A simple item repeats the command Send it to the laundry and provides a taxi contact number 161. An additional note advertises acetylene welding automobile repair and accessories with a reference to Brew er Wallace.

Sfor Taxi Brewer & Wallace

Sidney Boosters Open Season With Big Opening Day

Sidney Boosters prepare for the season opener against Ft. Russell of North Platte Neb. on Wednesday May 26 Boosters Day. Gov McKelvie and Mayor Grabill expected to throw the ball. A half holiday and a four band parade to the fair grounds diamond mark the event. Manager Ed Roben coaches a strong roster including Ed Mazen Ralph Bushong H W Henderson Harry Williams J W Templeton and Walkbar. Negotiations with North Platte and Fort Russell decide the visiting team. The town is urged to back the team and attend.

F. L. Whitelock Sidney Boosters J. E. Grabill Whitelock Ed Roben Roben Ed. Mazen Ralph Bushong H. W. Henderson Harry Williams J. W. Templeton Walkbar North Platte Fort Russell

Baccalaureate Service at M. E. Church for 1920 Sidney grads

The Sidney High School class of 27 held a baccalaureate at the Methodist Episcopal Church with all city congregations uniting. Rev T Porter Bennett delivered the address as the faculty and seniors marched in procession. The program featured choral and solo numbers, with special music directed by Lewis, and closure by Rev Kahl.

The Methodist Episcopal Church Sidney High School T. Porter Bennett G. E. Liebendorfer W. J. Braham Evelyn Doran Lewis Samuel Light J. W. Johnson Ray J. Witliam F. A. Barger Thomas Antrim G. H. Rice D. J. Lewis Rev A. L. Holmes Mr. Lewis Babylon Mesdames J. W. Johnson KR. EB Witham F. A Barger Rev. Bennett My Redeemer Lord Mrs. Johnson

Sidney Country Club Elect Officers and Directors

At a called Wednesday meeting at the court house the Sidney Country Club elected temporary chairman RE Roche as president for the coming year and Ray EF. Witham as secretary and treasurer. Nine directors were named for terms of different lengths and W. K. Hodgkin was chosen vice president. The grounds committee reported secured land for a swimming pool and possibly more plots. The by-laws committee will draft rules, nine directors were nominated, and a nominating committee was appointed. About forty members toured the grounds. actual work will begin toward a recreation center.

Sidney Country Club Court House Roche Ray EF. Witham Martin W. Dimmery W. O. Hodgkin J. T. M. Pearson E.R. Kratz John A Simones F. L. Whitelock Ray Stansbury H. F E. Mantor PP. Tl.martin W. K.hodgkin H. S. Mantor RR. P V. Kepler Community Association Dimery Pr. Mantor

Oberfelders 800 Suits 20 Percent Discount Sale

Oberfelders announces 800 suits at 20 percent off with a display at Jackson Auto Supply Co and blooming plants on show. Sale begins Wednesday May 26. Contact K. S. Betts for graduation gift options and La Valliers stock.

Oberfelders Jackson Auto Supply Co la Valliers K. S. Betts

Sidney Community Association Plans Weekly Meetings and Tourist Camp Site

At the regular monthly gathering the Sidney Community Association outlined weekly opera house meetings with luncheons and smokers to boost involvement and critique. Directors will rent venues, encourage member suggestions, and form plans to benefit the city. The group also agreed to collaborate with the city council on a tourist camping site as the Commercial Bulletin debuted, chronicling progress and future aims.

Community Association Luncheon Smokers Planned at Tobin Opera House

Directors of the association arrange a series of luncheons and smokers to unite members and gather suggestions for city development. The first event is Monday evening with the band providing music. Be on the job, have a good time, and help make the association what it should be.

Tobin Opera House

Hoodoo Play Staged by Seniors Delights Local Audience

The Hoodoo, a three act comedy, was cleverly presented by the senior class at the U S Theatre. The packed house applauded as Brighton Early played by Harry Marsh and Amy Lee portrayed by Marjorie Shipman led the charming couple through a tale of fortune and misfortune caused by a beetle pin. The senior cast held the audience's interest with witty scenes and strong performance, ending with a satisfying resolve aided by Professor Solomon Spiggot.

Solomon Spiggot Egypt Brighton Harry Marsh Amy Lee Marjorie Shipman

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