Five Sidney Students at Wesleyan College to Graduate Friday
Five Sidney students at Wesleyan College will graduate Friday as two year teachers and two year fine arts certificates are awarded. Bishop F D Leete of Omaha will give the commencement address at the 40th annual ceremony. Reunion day for all organizations except classes runs today with a Wesleyan educational council meeting at 2 pm and a senior recital tonight. Handel's Messiah will be performed by the university chorus and orchestra Wednesday. Class reunions for 1893 to 1896, 1912 to 1915, and a springtime pageant for women are slated Thursday morning, followed by an alumni banquet. Friday features the regular commencement services.
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F. D. Leete
Omaha
Nebraska Wesleyan
Womans Wesleyan Educational Council
School of Expression
University Chorus
California Eleven 15s Prepare Trip For Classic California Penn State Game
California plans a special train for visiting players coaches officials and press with a program to be fixed. The California Pennsylvania game is a classic drawing wide attention as teams prepare. Coach Nibs Price suggested Sidney as the practice point after an invitation from Mayor Schroeder.
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Nibs Price
California
Sidney
Mayor Schroeder
AG Students to Present One Act at Farmers Union Picnic
Vocational agriculture students stage a one act play about dairying methods with a banker anxious for depositors, a teacher eager to boost dairy profits, farmers seeking note extensions, a sheriff lurking nearby, and a resolution as the group unites. An unusually good audience is expected at the event.
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Farmers Union
Memorial Day Observed in Sidney Parade May 30
Memorial Day will be fittingly observed in Sidney on Thursday May 30 with a parade from the theatre to the cemetery and ceremonies at the grave of an unknown soldier. James Davison, a Cheyenne County resident since 1885, will appear if health permits. he will be 85 in July. Charles Hower, a Civil War veteran, will head the parade with ex service men. The event honors fallen comrades with taps and the Star Spangled Banner. Local notices advertise Bluhill coffee and a beauty shoppe.
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National Colors
Charles Hower
Cheyenne County
Sidney Legionnaires
James Davison
A. A. Rudd
Nelson vows crackdown on reckless drivers revoke licenses
Nelson announces a campaign against dangerous driving on the highway with focus on intoxicated motorists. He states driving privileges may be revoked for those under the influence of liquor, aiming to curb intoxicated driving statewide.
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Nelson
Alumni Roundup at Lincoln Alters Calendar for 1929
University graduates return to Lincoln for annual reunion activities spanning Friday and Saturday. Events include council meetings, ROTC competitions, Nebraska versus Missouri baseball, Alumni Day ovation, and university club breakfasts. Special Dix reunions group classes 1886 87 88 89 1905 6 7 8 1924 25 26 27 plus the 1909 honor class.
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Nebraska
Missouri
Capitol Beach
Agricultural College
Ag College
Serle S. Davis
Fraternity and Sorority and Literary Society
Lincoln
Dix
University Club
Nebraska American Legion exceeds 1928 enrollment record
Nebraska broke the 1828 membership milestone with 16 898 cards for 1928 after late returns. By May 18 the state reported 16 400 cards at national headquarters. The auxiliary also set a new high, with 121 posts in the state matching or exceeding 1928 totals, and District Four led by Commander Arthur H. Dilley of Sidney captured the Spafford cup for top membership.
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Nebraska
District Four
Arthur H. Dilley
Sidney
Spafford
Junior Legion Baseball League to be largest ever
The Junior Baseball League of American Legion in Nebraska expects its biggest year with about 120 teams entered and more likely. An extension moves entry deadline from May 15 to June 1 and eligibility blanks return to June 5 to accommodate late information and school conflicts. Local posts such as Omaha Lincoln Aurora Grand Islands lead with multiple teams. other counties and towns report strong participation.
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Junior Baseball League
American Legion
Legion
Department of Nebraska
Chester P. Burt
Aurora
Omaha
Lincoln
Grand Islands
Notable Features in New Whippet Six Line Commercial Units
Willys Overland unveils the Whippet six 144 ton commercial units with four speed forward transmission, heavy seven bearing crankshaft, Invar strut pistons, full force feed lubrication and big four wheel brakes. The line advances Whippet’s 1929 commercial program offering power, speed, reliability and lower ton mile cost in a sturdy chassis. The four speed transmission is highlighted as a key appeal to commercial car and truck owners.
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Willys-Overland Company
Willys-Overland
Record stands nine years of perfect attendance for Doris Barlow
Doris Maxine Barlow of Lodge Pole, 14, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Barlow, has not missed a day or been tardy in nine years of schooling, including kindergarten and eight years of grade school. A top student, she led Cheyenne county eighth grade graduates, earning a diploma last Wednesday. Telegraph Want-Ads are effective.
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Doris Maxine Barlow
Lodge Pole
F. D. Barlow
Doris Maxine
Cheyenne County
Two Highway Contracts Awarded for Cheyenne County at Lincoln
Lincoln awarded two highway contracts in Cheyenne County on Thursday. Reel and Kennedy won the graveling of the Lincoln highway between Lodge Pole and Potter for 17,085 dollars. Lyle Landreth to build culverts for 3,168.82 and Western Bridge Co to build six bridges for 24,746.94. Grading north of Gurley for eight miles awarded to J L Reel for 25,747.50 with Landreth culverts at 6,242.25 and Diamond Engineering to install a bridge for 3,270.
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Cheyenne County
Lincoln
Reel and Kennedy
Lodge Pole
Potter
Lyle Landreth
Western Bridge Company
Gurley
J L. Reel
Southern States Seek West Nebraska Seed Potatoes
Nebraska certified growers report strong demand for west Nebraska certified seed potatoes in southern markets. William Morrow notes improved southern potato conditions and bolder prospects for irrigated and dryland stock. Clyde Tandy of Brownsville buys 30 carloads for planting and southern markets. Oklahoma tour planned. seed stock acreage to reach 8 500 acres with a drop in table stock area.
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South
Nebraska
William Morrow
Texas
Louisiana
Alabama
Mississippi
George
Clyde Tandy
Brownsville
West Nebraska
Tandy
Los Angeles
Morrow
Nebraska Panhandle
Oklahoma
Marx Koehnke
Growers Co-Operative
Pleasant View Social Roundup In Pleasant View
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Shaw and sons and Dan Heimer were Sunday dinner guests at the W D Matthewson home. Miss Emma Morrow was an overnight guest of Miss Carol Hashberger. Miss Gertrude Fullerton of Dalton stayed with the J E Morrow. Emma Morow leaves for Columbus for a few weeks with relatives. W D Matthewson made a business trip to Sidney. August Thies birthday celebrated Friday evening. J E Morrow and Emma were business callers in Potter and Sidney. Matthewson family spent Saturday evening at the J E Morrow home.
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Lloyd Shaw
Dan Heimer
W. D
W. D. Matthewson
Sidney
August Thies
J. E. Morrow
Emma
Potter and
W. D Matthewson
Community members attend baccalaureate services and visits
Several from the community attended the baccalaurate services in Potter Sunday night. Mrs E Morrow Emma and Paul called on Mrs Mary Davis Sunday. Joe and Ernest Gerler called on Dan Heimer Saturday. Mr and Mrs Teeter and family spent Tuesday evening at the Ben Hilpert home. Mr and Mrs J E Moron spent Tuesday evening at the Ben Hilpert home.
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Potter
Trespass Notice at Sidney Country Club Grounds
Property owners warn that all grounds including road and driveways at Sidney Country Club are private and would be prosecuted. Only members are privileged thereon and all trespassers will face legal action.
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Sidney Country Club
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