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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1921

Page

15

Woman's Club Discusses Home Economics Program

The Woman's Club Home Economics department met Tuesday in the club rooms with a good attendance. Mrs. Barger hosted. Mrs. Strain led the roll call with Sunday night supper menus. Mrs. Snell contributed an excellent paper on labor saving processes. Mrs. Larson offered a palatable take on green vegetables and the science behind them. Miss Myers demonstrated drinks and their effects, with cocoa and wafers served by Ruth Baker and Mrs. Burger. The rooms look bright with new decor. chairs and kitchen facilities were noted as beneficial for gatherings and future events.

Woman’s Club Barger Strain Snell Larson Myers Ruth Baker Burger

Christian Church Holds Reception for New Pastor

The Christian Church hosted a public reception for their new pastor on Friday. The transformed interior featured removed pews and center arrangements. Reverend Hewitson spoke, Reverend Light and other clergy contributed, and a varied program included songs and readings. A cake and coffee reception followed as attendees welcomed the pastor and his family.

Eckerts Dine Together For Family Visit At Davison

One Eckert gathering drew Jacob Eckert with sons Jake and Sam and their families from the north part of Davison precinct. Mrs Rose Eckert Harper and her city family joined the grand visit, totaling about twenty. Other Eckert children live in distant states but send letters, and local relatives strive to honor their parents with diligent care.

Eckerts Jacob Eckert Jake Sam Eckert Davison Precinct Rose Eckert Harper Eckert

All Express Office Plans Fresh Paint and Cozy Booths

The All Express office will refresh the space with new paint and rearrange booths and tables for a more convenient, cozy layout. Attendees are urged to mark the event on their social calendars.

All Express

Booster Club Party at West's store featured ghost stories

The Booster Club, comprising the Telephone exchange employer, held a Wednesday evening party in their club room over West's store. Ghost stories, music, and dancing culminated in a fine assortment of refreshments. Out of town guests included Miss Viola Buckner and Miss Peterson of Kimball.

Booster Club The Telephone Exchange West Viola Buckner Peterson Kimball

Five Year Old Juanita Benedict Birthday Party

Juanita Benedict celebrated her fifth birthday on October 27 with eight friends. Attendees included Romain Wetts Kenneth Roth Elizabeth Willis Carley Betts Ruth Betts Stanley Schearman Donald Roth and Johnny Willis.

Juanita Benedict Romain Wetts Kenneth Roth Elizabeth Willis Carley Betts Ruth Betts Stanley Schearman Donald Roth Johnny Willis

Birthday Party For Hertha Flo Celebrates New Year

Hertha Flo turned twelve last Friday and her mother arranged a fitting celebration. Refreshments marked the start of the evening, with twenty seven young guests enjoying the feast. Games, musical stunts, and specialities followed as the party progressed. The birthday girl received forty two gifts from friends and relatives.

Hertha Flo

Mrs Anna Hart Hosts Luncheon and Card Party

Mrs Anna Hart entertained yesterday at a one o'clock luncheon followed by cards. The party was in progress as our forms closed, and she remains a favorite hostess in society circles. The gathering is described as a charming affair.

Anna Hart

Francis Willard Union The W T U meets at Harper home

The Francis Willard Union of the W T U met Friday November 4 at Mrs J W Harper's home. Devotions by Mrs Light. Roll call on Thanksgiving. Mrs S J Wilnes reported on the state convention. Readings on Madam Yazima of Japan. Invitation accepted to meet November 16 at 2 30 P M. Mrs Davison guest. Surprise luncheon for Mrs McRoberts 80th birthday. Next meeting December 2 at Mrs Charles Hornaday's 2 30.

J. W. Harper Light J. Wilnes Madam Yazima Japan Potter Union T U Davison H. H. Rudd McRoberts Charles Hornaday

Harshmans Celebrate Fourth Anniversary In Sidney

Mr and Mrs John Harshman Jr marked their fourth wedding anniversary with a party one mile south of Sidney. A 34 guest gathering featured a mock wedding act with Mary Peetz excelling among the ladies, John Peetz winning first prize for gentlemen, and Peter Peetz notably unlucky. A three course luncheon followed and guests received a hand painted plate as a keepsake.

John Harshman, Jr Sidney Mary Peetz Tobin John Peetz Peter Peetz

Mrs Scanlon Celebrates Birthday With Friends

On November 3 Mrs Julia Scanlon marked her birthday with twenty three friends who gathered for a celebratory evening. The group played games. Mrs John Peetz enjoyed luck while Mrs John Harshman faced misfortune in the playful high five. All had a merry time with the sunny hostess.

Julia Scanlon John Peetz John Harshman

Guests of Dr Light and Family Visit Sterling Home

Guests of Dr Light and his wife Mrs W M Light of Bridgeport with three children stayed weekend with Dr and Mrs Samuel Light, moving to Sterling for a future home and promising to visit often. Plus an Armistice Day Red Cross note and an eye specialist ad fragment.

W. M. Light Bridgeport Samuel Light Sterling There Here

Bazaar to Cha rmit St Patrick s Parish Annual Event

The Indies of St Patrick s Parish announce a two night bazaar on November 15 and 16. Tuesday opens at 5 30 pm with a fried chicken supper followed by dancing and amusements. Highlights include a Negro In the Barrel act, booths for fancy work candy country store and talking dolls. All welcome for a social and financial success with floor and orchestra each night.

St. Patrick's Parish

Mrs Julia Scanlon Hosts New Idea Club Meeting

Mrs Julia Scanlon entertained the New Idea Club last Saturday afternoon at her pleasant home with a most delightful time. Her refreshments were most delicious.

Julia Scanlon New Idea Club

Judge Tewell Faces Supreme Court Service Under New Law

Judge Tewell, youngest in the state, receives notice of required service before the Supreme Court. The longest and hardest dockets in history are reported in each district as the new service law operates for the first time. He remains calm and unperturbed, handling the unusual initiation with dignity.

Tewell Supreme Court

Shinker Family Mourns Loss Of Father Of Eight

The body of George Shinker was returned to Sidney from Omaha where he had been in a hospital for weeks with an incurable illness. Funeral was at Dalton Presbyterian church with interment beside his wife who died last June. He was 45. His eight children, including a 19 year old daughter who heads the household, face an uncertain future as she farms the ranch with help from a 15 year old brother. The community praises her efforts to support and unite the family.

George Shinker Sidney Omaha Dalton W. C. Campbell Presbyterian Church Babe

High School Notes Rally and Talks Week Highlights

A sequence of brief events across the week includes a Thursday rally introducing new yells and a favored song by Prof. Leibendorfer. Friday features short talks by Coach Green and Captain Clark with football squad remarks. Monday opens chapel for general announcements. Tuesday presents talks by Coach Green and Principal Liebendorfer on the Scottsbluff game. Wednesday offers Rev. Bennett's talk on Short Cuts. Thursday the Dramatic Club performs four numbers at chapel.

Leibendorfer Green Clark Liebendorfer Scottsbluff Bennett The Methodist Church Dramatic Club

Bazaar and Supper by Ladies of Christian Church

The Ladies of the Christian church plan a Bazaar and Supper in the old Express office opposite the Court House on Saturday November 11. Luncheon runs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dinner with chicken starts at 5 p.m. Booths feature aprons, children's garments, quilts, comforters, and other practical and fancy items. Home made mince meat supper supervised by Mrs Joe Daniel. Home made candy will be sold.

Ladies of the Christian Church Old Express Office Court House Joe Daniel Christian Ladies Bazaar

Local concert lineup features noted performers and ensembles

Quintet Nora Straight Margaret How er Lance Turner Harold Tobin and Dwight Frankeberger perform with piano soloist Stewart McMullin reading by Alice Planck and a duet by Elsie Porter and Bucille Hower.

Nora Straight Margaret Hower Lance Turner Harold Tobin Dwight Frankeberger Stewart McMullin Reading Alice Planck Elsie Porter Bucille Hower

Bentley announce birth at Mercy Hospital Denver

Mr and Mrs Bentley announce the birth of a son at Mercy Hospital in Denver on November 10. The Bentley family from Sidney share joy with friends here in their good fortune.

Charlton. Bentley Mercy Hospital Denver Mrs. Bentley Sidney

Salvation Army Leader Visits City on Enrollment Day

Salvation Army representative Mr. Thomas Henry of Boston is in the city renewing Army interests and meeting with good success. Armistice Day is their enrollment day as well as the Red Cross plus.

Thomas Henry Boston Salvation Army

Gurley Bank Closes Temporarily. Jorgenson Appointed Receiver

Gurley State Bank, after hanging on for weeks against heavy odds, closed its doors temporarily. A. J. Jorgenson of the city, receiver for the Nebraska State, was placed in charge.

Gurley State Bank A. J. Jorgenson Nebraska State

Strong Team Work Forms for Advance Rumely Thresher Branch

Glenn Matteson of Fremont will manage the Sidney branch of Advance Rumely Thresher Company and Ed H. Wuenker of Richmond Indiana will head the repair department. They arrived by auto from Lincoln last week to organize a proactive campaign, aiming to go after business rather than wait for it.

Glenn Matteson Fremont Advance Rumely Thresher Company Sidney Ed H. Wuenker Richmond Indiana Lincoln

Clark family welcomes long absent son on visit

Clark of Waukegan, Hilonis, arrived last Friday with his parents Mr and Mrs A A Clark for the first visit in five years. He traveled with a party of four from Waukegan en route to California to locate a new home. They resumed their trip on Monday.

Clark Waukegan Hilonis A. A. Clark California

Bake Sale Notice at Mrs Frank Christensen's Home

A bake sale will be held Saturday November 12 at 703 West Ltd the event is supervised by Mrs Joe Daniel as part of the Christian Ladies Bazaar on November 19 opposite the Court House.

My Hiome Frank Christensson 703 West Ltd

Wednesday Luncheon of Business Men

The Chamber of Commerce luncheon was presided over last Wednesday by I. L. McIntosh. Visitors gave brief talks on local prospects, including Attorney Horn of Omaha, Messrs. Writer and James of Denver, and Thomas Henry of Boston. Morley.

Chamber of Commerce I. L. McIntosh Pep Attorney Horn Omaha Messrs Writer and James Denver Thomas Henry Boston Morley

Armistice Day program outlined by Pearson

Pearson briefly outlined the Armistice Day program. There was an unusually good attendance at this meeting.

Pearson

Christian Ladies Bazaar Opens With Aprons and Kid Garments

An event takes place opposite Court House on November 19 featuring aprons and children's garments for sale. Local shoppers are invited to browse for affordable handmade items and support the church auxiliary. Proceeds benefit parish activities.

Old Rings Reimagined in Tiffany Style at Marsh’s

At Marsh's customers can convert cherished wedding bands into new Tiffany style rings. Jewelers offer redesign services preserving the original metal and significant stones while updating the setting to a modern Tiffany look.

At. Marsh's Tiffany

Go to church Red Cross Sunday November 13th

A call to attend church and support Red Cross activities scheduled for Sunday November 13th. Community service event encourages participation and mentions Red Cross involvement without listing locations or specific services.

Red Cross

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