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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1917
Page
12
St Patrick's Catholic Church schedules Mass at 9 on Sundays and an evening service at 7 30. Instruction classes are held Saturdays at 2 o'clock.
Saint Peter's Lutheran Church near Potter Nebraska lists services on the 1st 3rd and 4th Sundays at 11 A M with Sunday school at 10 30 A M. Afternoon meetings include young people's and family sessions. Ladies Aid meets every second Wednesday afternoon. Fifth Sunday services at Lars Christensen's home north of Dix at 11 A M. CHR FALCK Potter Nebr.
Christian Church announces preaching at 11 A M and 8 P M with Chancellor Oeschger speaking. Sunday School at 10 A M and Christian Endeavor at 6 45 P M.
Memorial service scheduled for 11 o clock with special singing. Mrs Layton to speak in the evening as attendees are invited to honor the patriot dead.
The Lutheran church invites all to hear the gospel at 11 A M and 2 P M on May 27 conducted by Rev. Samuel Light D D of Bridgeport. Also on display at the Sidney Variety Store from May 25 is the Sidney Memory Quilt by the Christian church ladies with sealed bids to the highest bidder and opening date to follow.
Mrs Laura Layton of Alliance formerly Denver a state worker will speak Sunday evening at 8 oclock May 27 at the M E Church on Law Enforcement She comes well recommended to not fail to hear her.
A brief note from London Tit Bits describes a farvey in Dublin blocked by a man riding a donkey. The humorous exchange features the quip Now, then, you two by Pat.
British forces, already holding Bullecourt village, press an offensive to move north of the town and widen a front along Fontaine Lez Croiselles to Bullecourt. Haig’s troops push German positions, facing fierce counterattacks in sanguinary fighting. Berlin reports a broader 15 mile front from Acheville to Queant as the Drocourt Queant line is hammered. Germans attack French lines along the Shemin Des Dames after heavy shelling, including gas projectiles. Also notes greater cod catches off the Grand Banks of Newfoundland.
The area around Lorenzo sees rain in a usually dry land as five tractors work to break sod and turn grazing land within a mile. Neighbors dine and hostovernight guests from Kremer and Dunham families. Jacobson buys a Twin City engine to aid sod breaking. The Kremer and Jacobsen groups travel to Sidney amid bad roads.
Last Saturday the junior class hosted a well prepared banquet for seniors and faculty at the National Cafe. Seventeen seniors attended along with many juniors, with several absent due to illness or war duties. Toasts by Beulah Grabill and others recalled school life, duties, and future prospects while the menu featured fruit cocktail beef bouillon creamed sweetbreads and roast chicken plus dessert and coffee.
A Memphis press dispatch notes that if the Mississippi River railroads obtain ICC approval for a five or ten percent freight increase, river transportation will surge again. Rail is fastest, but heavy rolling stock costs may push traffic to rivers and canals. The Panama Canal boosts water routes, reviving interest in canal boats, with rivers remaining a valuable, romantic aid to transport.
A light item notes a mistaken notion about farming by Loften and the amused reaction of friends. It then cites a Kansas City Journal remark that one pair of potato beetles could generate up to 60 million descendants in a single season.
The senior class play Bugazed by Wednesday proved a grand hit with strong ensemble work led by Miss Ann Radcliffe. Leading man Fort Griffith and Lucile Persons actress Nellie Dedrick shone, supported by Henry Stafford Chariton Bentley and Myrna Swatzlander among others, with Dedrick’s orchestra and Beulah Grabill Firefly dancers earning praise.
In historic practice judges were not allowed to wear gloves on the bench to avoid bribes dropped in. The custom arose of presenting a judge with a pair of white gloves when he had no cases to hear, signaling a pause in activity.
Yonkers Statesman notes Patience adopts pinned on hairstyle for the season, with Patrice commenting on the familiar styling choice. The exchange hints at ongoing fashion preferences and seasonal trends among local figures.
Social and Club Affairs Fert Griffith and his mother hosted a royal Sunday dinner at twelve o clock in honor of the Seniors and their teachers. Guests included Mrs Braham Miss Ann Radcliffe Miss Johnson and Miss Schulte. The menu was elaborate with a large battle ship centerpiece and no mention of war. The Helping Hand society met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Earl Hiett for the usual good time and chat.
The luncheon featured a large turnout of visitors including Mesdames Kelly Morgan Cassidy James Walker Fred Walker and Misses Vera Hand Amelia Thomas Effie Fulton and Mary Walker. The club will meet with Mrs. Thomas next time.
Sidney Nebraska mayor A S Hardy D R Campbell and councilmen A J Hellwig L Neubauer met in regular session. Dr H E Mantor appointed to Board of Health. J L Tewels named City Attorney, bond approved for City Treasurer Glen Van Gorder. Journal read and approved. Council adjourned.
Compulsory education laws in France cover all children aged six to twelve, mandating schooling through the end of the primary cycle. The policy underscores state responsibility to provide basic instruction and ensure universal access to education for this age group.
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