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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1926

Page

4

North Side Bridge Club Luncheon and Camp Fire Girls Event Recap

The North Side Bridge club hosted a luncheon at the Country club and bridge at Mrs. Weeden's home. Camp Fire Girls led by Miss Johnston held a mothers and daughters banquet at 6 40 on Thursday evening at the U P hotel with lilac and blue yellow candle decor. The Womans club hosted a 2 30 tea at the club rooms to close the year, with president Mrs Golding presiding, committee reports, delegates to Crawford, and a brief musical program. Mrs Golding presented the gavel to incoming president Mrs Taylor and Mrs Taylor gave a silver sandwich plate to Mrs Golding in appreciation. Mrs Golding plans to leave Sidney June first. the club notes her loyal leadership and Americanization efforts. A lunch followed by courtesy committee served sandwiches ice cream and cake. spring flowers adorned the rooms.

Miss Johnston U. P Wilmena Kennedy Beets Ellis Virginia Johnson Womans Club Golding Crawford Johnson Liebendorfer Witham Mrs. Witham Music Department Taylor

Memorial Day Observance Planned by American Legion Officials

The American Legion outlines a Memorial Day program urging quiet remembrance for those who served. Clergy will receive letters requesting morning worship commemoration, followed by a procession to the grave of the unknown and a retreat ceremony conducted by Army officers at the courthouse.

The American Legion Court House Regular Army Army of the United States J. J. Crawford

Union Evangelistic Meetings Drawing Large Crowds

Evangelistic meetings at the new tabernacle, funded by donations, attract growing attendance. Rev. and Mrs. George L. Rose lead gospel services with music by Mr. Shirk. Get-together rallies at Barker Clothes shop and Weed and son furniture store draw local leaders. Campaign continues six weeks with cooperation from local churches.

Tabernacle George L. Rose Ley, Rose Jose Shirk Barker Clothes Shop Rose Weedon Gurley and Potter

High School Girl Sets Record for Accelerated Study

Miss Florence Barlow, 16, of Sidney and Lodge Vale high school graduates early after completing a three year course with an average of 47-22. Daughter of former County Commissioner DB R Barlow, she is praised for her talent and popularity and will enter Wesleyan College in September.

Florence Barlow Sidney Lodge Vale High School Miss Barlow DB. R. Barlow Omaha World- Herald Barlow Wesleyan College

Willmon Cafe Sold to Sunol Woman Mrs Lindley

Mrs AmecLa Lindley, a Sunol businesswoman, takes over the Willmon cafe on Second Street and plans a first class restaurant. The retiring Mrs A E Willman exits due to ill health after running a popular cafe. the family will remain in Sidney with summer plans in Denver for her daughters and Krueger's Lake for Mr Willman.

Amecla Lindley Sunol Second Street Willmon Cafe Sidney

Sales Day Draws Large Delegation To Sidney Businesses

The last special sales day of the season drew a large shopping delegation to the city on Wednesday. Merchants offered Taur grin day specials and the event stood out as one of the best in the series. A free picture program at the T. S A. theatre entertained visiting shoppers with a four reel western thriller and a two reel comedy. Committee members included FLO Burgess W M Winders and Frank Wait for sales amusements F O Burgess and Simsdynes for cash stores.

Sidney Business Houses T. S A. Theatre Flo. Burgess W. M. Winders Frank Wait F. O. Burgess Oe Simodynes Skagex Cash Stores Business Mens Organization

Trade maintenance campaign plans announced in Telegraph

A near term meeting will determine future campaigns in the interest of trade maintenance for the city. An announcement of whiten will be made in the Telegraph.

Commencement Exercises Followed by Diploma Presentations

The page shows a graduation program with a procession and several honors. Emma Weissman delivers a salutatory, Bertha Flo plays a piano solo, Marybell Wooldridge sings, Die Meistersinger prize song performed, Prof Hobart Davis gives the commencement address, and diplomas are presented by A. M. Dimery. The ceremony is described as a notably successful close to the school year.

J. W.sohnson Emma Weissman Bertha Flo Marybell Wooldridge Die Meistersinger Hobart Davis Pat Martin Am. W. Dimery

Senior class play a success in village program

Evalina Scroggs takes center stage as the homeliest girl in the village while Miss Harriet Jones handles the role with help from pre historic costumes and gum. Prof Storkan directed the production to broad praise, marking his two school plays this year as very successful.

Sidney Defeats Oshkosh in Local Floral Card

Memorial Day themes appear in a small item noting Sidney’s win over Oshkosh while shoppers discuss Decoration Day wreaths at Gift Shop on the Corner. M. G. Howard of the North Platte Floral Co. is cited regarding flowers.

Memorial Day M. G. Howard The North Platte Floral Co M. G Howard Platte Fieral Ce

Charles Hower the Civil War survivor in Sidney

In Sidney the last Civil War veteran, Charles Hower, age 83, reflects on changes since his enlistment. A native of Pennsylvania and former resident of Hinoels, he recalls wartime memories with keen insight as Memorial Day approaches. He and his 98-year-old wife live modestly, cherishing old friends and past days. Dog collars trend in ladies neckpieces. summer selections appear at the auft Shop. Memorial Day flowers available from M. G Howard.

Sidney Charles Hower Mr. Hower Isis Hinoels Pennsylvania Keystone Hower

Winders Family Begins Extended Western Trip

Mr and Mrs Wm Winders depart early this week for a lengthy tour of the West visiting Chicago Boston and New York. They travel with Mr Winders brother T J Winders of Oredo NL who arrived with another brother G Winders of Indianapolis. G Winders will stay until the Winders return and work at Scheurman’s hardware store. Gift Shop announces new arrivals for athletes.

Wm. Winders Chicago Boston New York Winders T. J. ‘Winders Oredo, NL G.'$. Winders Indianapolis John Scheurman

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North Side Bridge Club Country Club Oshkosh Sidney Aba Hweinzman Coun Sherrod Slack Meee Ee Swenson Sostuees Willis O Mauser Si Ji Gjin Rem Ae Graham Mitchell Oshkosh AB Laywik Casey Weene Eee Redbush Monroe Robinson New Bryant Ruff Brennan Heinzman Auft
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