Memorial Day Observance in Sidney Under Legion Direction
Sidney honors Decoration Day with American Legion and G A R backing. Ex service members urged to wear uniforms and join in parade and ceremonies led by Andy Anderson and Joe Simondynes. Committees organize services, cemetery decorations, and business hours. Citizens urged to observe May 30 with reverence and active participation.
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Sidney
American Legion
Andy Anderson
Legion
Joe Simondynes
Dr. Roche
Paul Martin
Les Hyde
Chas. Marsh
Roy Greenlee
Jennie Armstrong
Roy Walker
K. D. Bassett
L. V. Greenwood
Sidney Wins 1923 Knights of Columbus Convention
Rev Anton Link logs a telegram from York Nebraska that the 1923 Knights of Columbus convention has been voted to Sidney. The event will bring about 150 delegates and visitors. Dr Donahoe and Francis Herbert represented Sidney Knights, backing by the Sidney Chamber of Commerce invitation.
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Anton Link
Knights of Columbus
York
Nebraska
Sidney
Dr. Donahoe
Francis Herbert
Sidney Knights
Chamber of Commerce of
Bryan Hands Shakes On Tour In Sidney Visit
Col W J Bryan passed through Sidney on No 8 Thursday and paused for lunch to greet friends. He hails from California where his wife is described as in ill health. he plans a speaking tour after leaving.
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Col
W. J. Bryan
Sidney
California
Fire damages home on Military Avenue chimney blaze
Fire crews responded to a blaze at Mrs. Garrison's along the south end of Military Avenue. The fire appeared to start in the chimney. Smoke water and fire damage heavily to contents. loss is substantial to Mrs. Garrison with many valuables affected.
Sidney Plans July Celebration and Cemetery Water
Sidney Chamber of Commerce approved a Fourth of July celebration with support from Commander Roche of the American Legion. They discussed cemetery water supply with three options, voting to pursue piping water from the city pump at about $2,500, and referred the matter to the city council. Two visitors attended the luncheon.
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Chamber of Commerce
A. E. Helps
Hve
Sidney
Roche
Legion
American Legion
Worth While Picnic at St George Ranch
Three schools joined a splendid picnic at St George ranch with all the usual fair fixtures. The districts involved were No 26 taught by Ruth Barker, No 60 led by Josephine Lacy, and No 97 under John Kucera. Toward evening Sunol teachers paid their respects with a friendly call.
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St. George Ranch
Ruth Barker
Josephine Lacy
John Kucera
Sunol
County Nurse's Notes Sidney Class Meeting Declared
The first meeting of the Sidney class in Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick will be in Room 1 of the Sidney high school Friday at 2 30. Anyone wishing to take the work please be there. Regular meetings will be Tuesdays at the same hour and place. No fee. Each member should own or access the textbook costing 60c, order through Miss Pope from Chicago division headquarters.
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Sidney
Sidney High School
Miss Pope
Chicago
Sidney Defeated in Fast Game Sunday
In Sidney, Kimball won from the local team 5 to 4 in a snappy game. Cook started for Sidney and grew wilder until Melrose relieved him in the fifth. Melrose pitched well, fanning four, as a wild throw by Daugherty allowed two runs for Kimball. Anderson had a double and three singles in five at bats.
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Sidney
Kimball
Cook
Melrose
Daugherty
Anderson
Linn
Jones
Death of Mrs. Alice Gordon at East Lincoln Highway
Alice Ann Gordon wife of William Gordon died Friday afternoon at three after a 24 hour illness. She passed in an ambulance en route to a hospital. Funeral at three directed by Bonham Bros with Rev T Porter Bennett. Remains shipped to Harvard Nebraska. Born Ohio July 3 1854. Lived in Sidney for years with two married sons in Clay County and a husband splitting farm work between there and here. A motherly, kind woman who ran a boarding house and served wholesome food, loved to create a homelike environment for boarders. Her family and community mourn her sudden loss.
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William Gordon
East
Lincoln Highway
Bonham Bros
T. Porter Bennett
Harvard
Nebraska
Ohio
Sidney
Clay County
Gordon
Confirmation at St Patrick’s Sunday May 28
On Sunday May 28 a class of 735 will receive the Sacrament at two masses 7 a m and 9 a m. Rt. Rev. James A. Duffy Bishop of Grand Island will administer the sacrament. St Patrick’s Academy commencement exercises begin at 8 p m in the auditorium with pupil work in drawing penmanship and needlework on display.
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James A. Duffy
Grand Island
St Patrick’s Academy
St. Patrick’s Auditorium
Academy
Doris Hiett Hosts Party For Twenty Five Year Old Playmates
Doris Hiett hosted a social afternoon for twenty five 5S year old playmates at her aunt Mrs. Charlie West home. Kindergartner Miss Warden and Doris' sisters Lois and Lucile helped guide the children during play. A basement picnic lunch followed with a Jack Horner pie and surprise rolls, and Doris traveled with her parents to the ranch the next day.
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Doris Hiett
Chariie West
Miss Warden
Kindergartner
Lois
Lucile Hiett
Doris
Jack Horner
Citizens' Military Training Camps Advertisement Spread
A notice promotes a month long Citizens' Military Training Camp offering free vacation with food lodging uniforms military instruction recreation and rail fare at five cents per mile. The campaign claims support from college presidents and reports previous attendees gained height weight and chest measurements. Full details available by postcard to the Chief of Staff 89th Division Army Building Omaha.
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Association of College Presidents of
United States
89Th Division
Army Building
Omaha
Bake Sale Planned by Catholic Ladies At Central Meat Market
The Catholic ladies announce a bake sale for Saturday June 3 at 2 30 PM at the Central Meat Market. Organizers include Mrs Topolski Grace McIntosh and Mrs O Neil.
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Topolski
Grace McIntosh
O’neil
Sidney to Celebrate Right with World Welcome
The final decision calls for a wholesome Sidney celebration with sports, shelter music, dancing, and citizen hosts. The Chamber of Commerce leads, aided by the American Legion and other groups. Country Club grounds will be open free for picnics and swimming events at the pool. Everyone may join the big day.
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Chamber of Commerce
American Legion
Country Club
Sidney
Auxiliary Meeting Plans Lunch and Membership Drive
Auxiliary unit 17 met Tuesday evening at Methodist church parlors with many members present. They will host a free lunch at Odd Fellows Hall for veterans returning from the cemetery Decoration Day. A membership push has raised total to seventy three, urging country residents to join. Regular meetings move to the last Tuesday of each month starting in June at the Library. Committees were set to sell daisies before Decoration Day to fund charitable causes.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Methodist Church
Odd Fellows' Hall
Sidney High School Picnic at Kreuger's Lake
Sidney High School held its annual picnic at Kreuger's Lake last Friday. The event featured playful chaos with ants in the butter, students splashing in the lake, a sprained ankle, and freckles. Teachers and pupils reflected on close ties as four years together draw to a close.
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Sidney High School
Kreuger's Lake
Lne
Marriage of Sidney Notables LeSueur and Foster
Archibald Reginald LeSueur and Miss Arletta Foster wed in Cheyenne on May 24 at 10 30 in a Methodist ceremony. The couple, soon returning to Sidney, are noted social and business figures with LeSueur owning a prominent lumber yard.
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Sidney
Archibald Reginald LeSueeur
Arletta Foster
Cheyenne
Kanklyn
Methodist Church
LeSueur
Bronson
Telegraph
Kimball Band to Give Sidney Concert for Methodist Choir
The Kimball band of about 30 boys ages 13 to 16 will perform at the Methodist church on the evening of June Sth. This marks their third Sidney appearance after praised performances at the State Fair in Lincoln last fall. Proceeds benefit the Methodist choir. Tickets go on sale next week by choir members.
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Kimball Band
Sidney
Lincoln
Methodist
Daisy Unit of Sidney Post sale at local stores
Sidney Post No. 17 plans a daisy sale with booths and daisies available at stores on Saturday May 27 and Monday May 29. Proceeds support post activities and community service. Local merchants will host booths to boost visibility and sales.
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American Legion Auxiliary Unit
Sidney Post No. 17
Students' Picnic at St Patrick's Academy
Students of St Patrick's Academy enjoyed a delightful picnic Thursday in the Swatz lander grove as a parting diversion before paths diverge for the summer. A good time was inevitable.
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St. Patrick’s Academy
Swatzlander Grove
Card of Thanks and Lecture Notice for Mrs Gordon
A card of thanks expresses gratitude for help during illness and death of Mrs. William Gordon. It lists Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Gordon and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gordon. It notes a free lecture Is It True That Millions Now Living Will Never Die at Tebin Opera House on Tuesday May 30 at 8 pm.
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Tebin Opera House
East Nebras ka Mrs Thielan visiting Petersburg relatives
Mrs Thielan of Petersburg Nebraska, visiting her daughter Mrs Jim Reisdorf for two weeks, recently returned from California after a year there, and plans to visit another daughter in Wood River with Mrs Reisdorf.
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Thielan
Petersburg
Nebraska
Jim Reisdorf
California
Reisdorf
Wood River
Osborn Family Heads to Hastings for Week Visit
Osborn and wife and son Ralph left by car Sunday morning for Hastings to visit Mrs. Osborns sister Mrs. Lloyd Mann and family. They plan to stay at least a week in Hastings area. Subscribe for The Telegraph.
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Leo Osborn
Ralph
Hastings
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Alice Ann Gordon
St. Patrick’s
Bake Sale
LeSueur-Foster
Harvey Gordon
Ralph Gordon
Marche Des Pompiers
P. A
Harmonic Club
Leo Tracy
A. Shea
BE. Worden
A. Semerad
M. Dalton
E. Reisdorf
Hubert Pierson
Buryanthe
Foy
A. Taylor
M. Wooldridge
G. Sweet
Fantasie Pastorale
Helen Tierney
J. Tierney
E. Worden
I. Stickler
A. Semerad E. Aughinbaugh
Verona Foy
N. Fitzgerald
B. Francis M. Maginnis
F. Kenan
A. Portrey
L. Jacobs
H. Jacobs J. McIntosh
H. Tracy
Loyola Shea
M. Weber
G. Sweet Mary Hemmer
Mary Hemmer
Loyola Shea Verona
Christian Doctrine Music
C. Sidney Council
A. Link
L. McIntosh
E. L. Boydston J
McNish
R. E. Roche
L. A. Donahoe
J. L. McCarthy
Osborn’s
Bond
Wrt
Bassett
Sidney Mercantile Co
Hart Schaffner&Marx Clothes
Berry
Gilletts
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