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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1925
Page
15
A sunlit Wednesday drew Sidney residents to the tenth Friend Makers day. Country people enjoyed bargains and rest, with a packed Hardy ball hosting an old time dance in the evening. The band concert was canceled due to school closing, disappointing many attendees.
The Christian Endeavor societies of the Christian and Presbyterian churches in Sidney will host the Scottsbluff district convention beginning Friday evening May 28 at 7 15. A continuous session runs all day Saturday and Sunday at the Christian church auditorium as convention headquarters. Attendees from Kimball Scottsbluff Bridgeport and surrounding towns are expected along with speakers from nearby churches and state representatives.
The Sidney Rotary club received its charter at a banquet at the Union Pacific hotel. District Governor Judge Oscar A. Rafferty of Sioux Falls presented the charter. Rotarians from Scottsbluff Alliance and Sterling attended. Alliance guests travelled in two special cars. Ladies were entertained at the County club house with a 6 pm dinner. The club began over a month ago and now has eighteen members.
A movement seeks to organize a daily vacation Bible school offering non-denominational Bible instruction to all regardless of church affiliation. A small tuition will cover expenses, classes to be held in Central school building with aim for an annual program.
A much needed rain visited the vicinity on Thursday and Friday. District 13 closed school for eight picnic Friday with the event held at the schoolhouse featuring a pupil program. Rev. Moore preached at Corner schoolhouse Sunday afternoon. A large crowd attended with Pete Nelson and family visiting, and Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Fisher were there Sunday evening. Several locals attended Literary in Potter Monday evening. Fred Prince and daughter Alice returned from Winside Thursday and were glad to be back in Cheyenne county. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Duncan and son shopped in Potter Saturday. Thomas Fisher visited his brother Arlo Sunday. Mrs. D. W. Matthewson and children visited Mrs. Peter Nelson Wednesday. Oscar Moench broke a collar bone at school Thursday. Charles McKee visited Lewis Brett Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ever Larson spent several days at Sam Weikhorst’s last week. Fred Elmquist called on Pete Nelson Monday evening.
Wr and Mrs Wm Rohde and Mr and Mrs John Engel of Bunker Hill spent Sunday at the Weed home. Mr and Mrs R H Miller spent the day with neighbors and friends sharing news and hospitality.
Sunday gatherings included Cecil James and family with E. L. Weed and others at G. H. Worth home in Dalton. Nearby, Frank White’s family and Paul Welbe/Wellbe family visited, Grandma Draper arrived from Council Bluffs to stay with Art Draper. Several locals and guests shared meals and outings throughout the week.
Center residents attended many social events and visits. Mrs Wm Reiners stayed with the Dickes home Tuesday through Thursday. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs John Nelburs on Monday the 10th. Reverend Kahese had supper at the Tank home on Tuesday. Frank Dickes returned from Omaha Wednesday and reports Mrs Dickes improving. Center Aid met Wednesday with Mrs J O Lobb, sewing and planning the June 10 meeting with Mrs S W Scott. Tauretta Tank spent Tuesday night with Viola Dickes. High school students and teacher enjoyed a picnic to Greenwood Thursday, rain on the return. Mr and Mrs Moore touring by auto stayed with their daughter Mrs Joe Reiners Thursday through Saturday. Mrs Fred Bartells and Mrs John Groshans traveled to Garney Thursday. A good rain visited the community Thursday. Frank Dickes and children joined Sunday dinner at the Joe Reiners home. Many from the vicinity shopped in Sidney on Saturday. Mrs and Mrs Haase of Otto County visited Mrs John Niebur to meet their new granddaughter. Mr and Mrs John Brown and family drove to Dalton Saturday. Eleanor and Viola Dickes visited Sunday with Evelyn Bancroft. A large crowd attended the Ray Berry home dance Saturday night and reported a fine time. Mrs L I Bancroft and daughters Evelyn and Lorene visited the Joe Reiners Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Alfred Albers entertained friends at supper Sunday. The Open Door Kitchen club meets at Center school basement Thursday May 28 at 1 30 all welcome.
Johnnie Seyfang of Laramie broke his arm Monday morning while cranking his car. A Baccalaureate service was held at the Methodist church on Sidney Sunday evening. George Rippe and John Jones visited J. C. Sparks Friday afternoon. A seven pound baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ward Jones Friday afternoon but died a few hours later. burial Saturday afternoon. Mrs. George Rippe visited Friday afternoon with Mrs. John Jones. Ford car and calves noted on Sidney street Saturday afternoon. J. C. Sparks has been in good health recently. The Goodwin and Snell children are sick this week with chicken pox. Mrs. Anna Hamer spent Tuesday and Wednesday at home. Mr. and Mrs. Chean were Sunday dinner guests of George Neiman. Mrs. Watkins of Fremont arrived Friday to care for her daughter, Mrs. Ward Jones. Everett Owens was absent from school Thursday due to illness. Mrs. R. R. Owens spent Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Kaub of Sidney. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wassum of Lodge Pole spent Saturday at Isaac Jones’s and attended the funeral of Ward Jones’s baby. Ea Brocketaby and Jeaae Jones were in Sidney on business Saturday morning.
Dalton Rev C N Hardin and Bert Tompkins transacted business in Lincoln last week. Mrs R C Caulk Mrs J E Roberts Orren Fegley and Floyd Fegley of Allen Nebraska visited several days with R L Fegley who has been very poorly. The visitors with Mr and Mrs Rodger Brenan visited the Fegley homes near Guernsey Wyoming. C B Toof has resigned as Delton school superintendent and becomes Ogallala superintendent. Dalton plans a golf course north of town with about 25 members signed up. Earl Connelly of Sioux City Town visits. Red Feather Lakes tourists from Ft Collins Colorado in town advertising their resort. Dalton played Lodge Pole 10 to 9 in Lodge Pole’s favor. Mrs Charles Cox of Denver visited her mother Mrs Sarah Buckman then returned to Denver. The Seniors staged their play The Road to the City last Saturday night and the young folks were complimented on their work. The Ladies Aid will serve the Sophomores.
A satirical note compares married life to a volatile partnership where a wife never knows what will anger her husband next. It highlights constant tension and unpredictable reactions in a domestic setting. The piece uses sharp humor to comment on marital strain and emotional volatility.
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