Eighth graders to receive diplomas at county exercises
The county eighth grade commence ment exercises will be held Wednesday at 2 30 at the USA theatre with 192 pupils from public and parochial schools set to receive diplomas. The program includes invocations, vocal solos, readings, an address by Rev Louis Kaub, announcements, diplomas, and benediction. Names from districts such as Carl Ankeny Merna Virginia Brown Beulah Grace Brewer Dorothy Alice Brewer Thelma Brewer Don Brewer Viola Benish Donald Addison Bower Arthur J Busacker and Calvin Call are listed among the graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Clare Welker
Mathilda Hansen
Donald Baker
Josie and
Jessie Jeulfs
Madeline Reech
Helen Jane Johnson
Louis Kaub
Gertrude Nelson
J. H. Bickner
Carl Ankeny
Merna
Virginia Brown Beulah Grace Brewer
Dorothy Alice Brewer
Thelma Brewer
Don Brewer
Viola Benish Donald Addison Bower
Robert C. Brumage
Arthur J. Busacker
Mary I. Call
Calvin Call Arthur Dale Chambers
Sidney Ball Tossers Edge Country Boys At Athletic Park
A Sunday ball game at Athletic Park attracted few spectators as North Sidney defeated Sidney 18 to 11. The country team led early while Sidney rallied in the eighth, aided by a powerful hitting burst. Batteries were Krueger Segelke and P Sparks for North Sidney Hornsby Willis for Sidney, with home runs by Gramham and M Francis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletic Park
Sidney
Country Boys
Town Boys
North Sidney
Krueger
Segelke
P. Sparks
Hornsby
W. Willis
Gramham
M. Francis
Sidney Named Head Quarters for New Deanery
Final decision by Bishop G A Beecher creates a new western Nebraska deanery. Dean Crawford oversees Banner Kimball Cheyenne Devel Keith Garden and the Morri ll county portion south of a line along the northern Banner boundary. Bridgeport heads development in the Platte valley with Rev C Minton. Crawford covers Lodge Pole to Ogallala. Worship hours set for Kimball Chappell Ogallala Keystone Oshkosh Broadwater and Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Beecher
Episcopal Church
Nebraska
Dean Crawford
Banner
Kimball
Cheyenne
Devel
Keith
Garden
Morrill County
Banner County
Bridgeport
North Fork
The
Platte
Mantor elected grand warden of Nebraska Eastern Star
Mrs Harry L Mantor, prominent local woman, was elected grand warden of the grand chapter of the Nebraska Order of Eastern Star during the convention at Grand Island May 8 9 and 10. She has long been active in the organization and has held other offices, making this a top grand officer role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Mantor
Grand Chapter OF
Eastern Star
Harry L. Mantor
Grand Chapter
Nebraska Order of Eastern Star
Grand Island
Tri-State League formed at Kimball last week
At Wheatgrowers hotel in Kimball last week the Tri-State League was organized. Eight teams join Pine Bluffs Bushnell Kimball Potter Dix Peetz John Pickett's Cheyenne team and Bunker Hill Sidney. Sundays host games with Cheyenne at Kimball Peetz at Pine Bluffs Potter at Bushnell and Dix at Bunker Hill next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheatgrowers
Kimball
Pine Bluffs
Bushnell
Potter
Dix
Peetz
John Pickett
Cheyenne
Bunker Hill
Sidney
Ten to Graduate at St Patrick Academy
Ten seniors of St Patrick s Academy will graduate Thursday May 24 at eight pm Right Reverend James A Duffy will deliver the baccalaureate address Diploma presentations honors and class pins will follow The graduating class motto is In Limine with colors yellow and white and the yellow rose as the class flower
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Academy
James A. Duffy
Grand Island
Academy
Helen Woodcox
Glee Club
Daniel Mathews
Frances Quinn
D. D
John Mervin Franks Leoba
Marie Loebe
Veronica K. Loebe
Helen Martin
Daniel T. Mathews
Flora B. Pierson
Francis Pauline Quinn
Genevieve H. Spitzer
Evelyn 8
Willis Helen Mary Woodcox
St. Patrick’s Academy
Hoover and Smith Lead Oregon Primary Returns
Hoover unopposed in the Republican primary appears to win Oregon’s 13 delegates with 44,778 votes from 800 precincts including Portland. Smith leads Democrat rivals Walsh and Reed, with 17,135 to 3,897 and 2,190 respectively, securing ten Democratic delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
al Smith
Oregon
Hoover
Kansas City
Portland
Smith
Thomas J. Walsh
James A. Reed
Missouri
Walsh
Reed
Coolidge veto expectations cloud Congress agenda
Congress faces anticipated vetoes from President Coolidge as leaders expect disapproval of the McNary-Haugen farm relief bill and possibly the Tyson disabled officers measure. Reports also flag potential rejection of the 75 million dollar state aid good roads bill if the automobile tax repeal remains in the revenue measure, while signing the merchant marine bill remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Congress
White House
Blaze at Byars store burns holes in awning
A small blaze yesterday afternoon in front of the J. B. Byars company store burned several large holes in the canvas awning. Roy Liggett, the manager, extinguished the fire with a extinguisher. Police suspect careless cigarette butts are being flicked into the awning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BYARS
J. B. Byars Company
Roy Liggett
West Side Kids Defeat Rotary Team in Park League
West Side Kids beat East Siders 12 to 4 at Athletic Park on Saturday. Legion sponsors the West Side team with a 100 percent win loss, Safety First backs the North Side, and Rotarians support the East Side, who remain winless. Mathews pitched seven innings with 11 strikeouts, Portz walked seven, while Jorgenson, Wicter and Maley led the batting as the wind and dust slowed play. Fans urged frequent attendance as teams prepare for next Saturday’s 2:00 p.m. clash between East and North at Athletic Park. The box score is noted but not reproduced here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletic Park
West Side
East Siders
West Siders
The
American Legion
Safety First Committee
Rotarians
Legionnaires
Mathews
Academy
Legion
Portz
East Side
Westerners
Jorgenson
Wicter
Maley
Roth
Kain
Thomas
Chamber of Commerce Dinner Tonight at Commercial Hotel
Reminder of tonight’s chamber of commerce dinner at the Commercial hotel dining room. The hour is 6:00 PM with Hon. A. J. Weaver of Falls City to speak on Internal Waterways after the meal. Special seats may be provided for late arrivals around 6:45 to hear Mr. Weaver. FLASH-Mandell defeats Jimmie McLarnin in New York to retain the lightweight title after 15 rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Commercial Hotel
A. J. Weaver
Falls City
Flash—Mandell
Jimmie McLarnin
New York
American Legion Auxiliary Sells Poppies Saturday
The American Legion Auxiliary Ken싱gton met Monday from two to five at Mrs. Albert Greenlee's home with hostesses Mrs. Greenlee M W Polk and John Costello. They sewed for the veterans hospital and plan Poppy Day on Saturday May 26 on downtown streets urging the public to buy a poppy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Kensington
Albert Greenlee
Mesdames Greenlee
M. W Polk
John Costello
Veterans Hospital
Sidney
Sidney Wins Golf Tour Ney From Scottsbluff
The Scottsbluff golf club visited Sidney Country Club on Sunday with thirty three golfers and many guests. Sidney won the golf match 62 to 27 in a day of golf bridge and dancing. Closman led with 72 and Bauman 73 while Smith 78 and L Schwaner 80 paced the visitors. The exchanges between clubs are an annual highlight with mutual hospitality and planning for future visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsbluff Golf Club
Sidney Country Club
River City
Sidney
Closman
Bauman
Smith
L. Schwaner
Scottsbluff
Demonstration of Power Machinery Draws Farmers to Town
The Sidney Tractor and Machinery Company held a Saturday power machinery demonstration and farm implement exhibition that drew many interested farmers. Storm threats shortened the outdoor event, but the display proved a success with several machines shown in action and many attendees placing orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Tractor & Machinery Company
City Council Meeting Features Discussion of Plans
Last Friday night the Sidney city council discussed future civic plans with little actual business transacted. Officials noted talk of pay raises and improvements, and expect more work ahead once petitions arrive or concrete proposals emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Maley Brothers Take On Hudson and Essex Agency for Sidney Territory
A. and O. Maley announce they have become the local sales agency for Hudson Essex cars in Sidney territory. The Hudson-Essex line had no local representative recently after the former garage on West Illinois Street. First sale reported to A. J. Hepner of Hepner Clothing. Maley brothers and Hepner drove to Denver to bring home three cars, one bought by Hepner, plus two demonstrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A
O. G. Maley
Hudson-Essex
Hudson- Essex
West
Illinois Street
Hudson
A. J. Hepner
Hepner Clothing Company
Maley Brothers
Hepner
Denver
Heavy hail and wind damage crops south of town
Hail in sufficient quantity to pound growing crops was reported Saturday afternoon from two sections seven miles southeast of Sidney and south of Loreno. One farmer said his wheat appeared badly damaged, but others think the grain is small and will recover despite the setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Loreno
Diplomas Tonight for 32 Sidney High Students
The Sidney telephone exchange begins service in a new building at Eleventh Avenue and Jackson Street after a seamless Saturday switch. City officials and press representatives witnessed the cutover, marked by a 40 second transition and uninterrupted service. A buffet luncheon followed as open house plans were announced, with lingering nostalgia for the old Tenth Street crank system and operator calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. Cunningham
Eleventh Avenue
Jackson Street
Telephone Exchange
Sidney
Chamber of Commerce
Hello Girls
Tenth Street
Central
Byars Store Celebrates Eighth Anniversary Sale
The J. B. Byars company store in Sidney continues its eight anniversary sale through this week with strong business on opening day. Manager Liggett credits real sale values and an aggressive advertising campaign for drawing in customers from Sidney and surrounding trade territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Byars Company
Liggett
Sidney
Congress Near End of Session Seeks May 26 Adjournment
Congress presses toward a late May adjournment with heavy work ahead. The Senate weighs a tax reduction bill and the Bingham amendment repealing the federal estate tax, while the House handles less urgent matters. Tariff revision amendments may provoke rebates as the session narrows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
Smooth
Finance Committee
House
Mrs O V Campbell of Lodge Pole Dies Thursday
Mrs O V Campbell age 45 wife of O V Campbell of Lodge Pole died Thursday at the Fred Lehmkuhl Sr home where she had been taken for medical care. She leaves five children from 16 months to 14 years. Services were held at the M E church in Lodge Pole Friday afternoon and the body was shipped to Palisade Nebraska for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. V. Campbell
Lodge Pole
Fred Lehmkuhl, Sr
M. E
Palisade
Nebr
Overland
Bremen damaged in takeoff attempt to be taken by boat
The radio operator at Point Amour reported Sunday that the transatlantic monoplane Bremen was damaged Sunday afternoon in an attempt to take off and must be sent from Labrador by boat. The message gave no details of the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Amour
Greenly Island
Labrador
Infant Son of Crose Dies in Lodge Pole
Keith Allen, eight days old, son of Mr and Mrs W G Crose of Lodge Pole, died Thursday morning and was buried at Pleasant View cemetery Thursday afternoon. The infant had been ill since birth and the death was not unexpected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Crose
Lodge Pole
Keith Allen
W. G. Crose
Pleasant View
Closing Week Brings Sidney Public Schools’ 1927 28 Year to Close
The Sidney public schools prepare to end the 1927 28 term with graduation activities. The baccalaureate service was held at the Methodist church Sunday evening with Miss Helen Doran as processional and Rev. Louis Kaub giving the invocation. Commencement exercises are planned for tonight at the same church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Public Schools
Methodist Church
Helen Doran
Louis Kaub
Southern cattle drive into western Nebraska swells
Cattle from Texas Arizona and New Mexico flood into western Nebraska in an unprecedented movement. Over two weeks more than 400 carloads arrive, totaling over 16000 head mainly yearlings. Cattle will summer on ranges then go to feedlots next fall, boosting hay and feed demand. Over 150 Texas cars reached ranches near Hecla with some sent to Antioch and Ellsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Texas
Arizona
New Mexico
South
Heclen
Antioch
Ellsworth
G. A. R. Encampment at Scottsbluff Next Week
The Nebraska G. A. R. encampment will be held at Scottsbluff May 22 23 and 24. The Scottsbluff hosts prepared a memorable gathering for Civil War veterans and visitors with a fireworks display Wednesday night at nine P M featuring a Monitor and Merrimac battle reenactment and 47 other numbers including Niagara Falls and the American Flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Scottsbluff
Scotsbluff
Kearney
Monitor
Merrimac
Baccalaureate Services At Lorenzo Held Sunday
The Lorenzo high school baccalaureate was held at the community hall Sunday afternoon led by Rev. J. H. Bicknell of the Sidney Christian church with the theme Living to Purpose. Music included a piano solo by Mrs DeBrunner and a vocal duet by Mrs DeBrunner and Supt Kuhlman. Commencement exercises will be held tonight with Rev Kaub delivering the address. Graduates are Floyd Patton and Helen Jacobson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo
Community Hall
J. H. Bicknell
The
Christian Church
Sidney
DeBrunner
Supt. Kuhlman
Kaub
Floyd Patton
Helen Jacobson
Lorenzo District
Also Mentioned on This Page
U.S.A
Huntsman
Tri-State League
ST. Patrick Academy
Rotary
Patrowsky
P Maley
Johnson
Loebe
Ladine
Cf Goodale
Witters
Brewer
P Montgomery
Davis
Rf Mick
Stewart
Mike
Kane
By Portz
W. Lowe
Jay Closman
Hudson and Essex
Sidney Territory
S.H.S
Bremen
Freda Thompson and
Gwendolyn Jorgenson
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!