Mania for Speed and Alps Motoring Danger
A New York Sun and Globe excerpt notes French Alpine motor coach trips bring thrill and risk. A writer observes drivers’ speed passion, hairpin bends, and dust clouds as passengers ride with nerves and reliance on luck. Suburban life piece follows, detailing married couples seeking a country home and the strain on the husband to master plumbing and electrical tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Thaying
Paris
French Alps
Europe
New York Sun and Globe
Son Traps Father with Banknote Plea Prank
An Irishman in London receives a letter from his son Pat requesting ten pounds, then confesses remorse and tries to recall the draft. The reply back to the father reveals the son’s letter never reached. the father’s prayer is answered in an amusing reversal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pat
P. S
Denar
Engagement Sparks Fresh Courtship View from City
The Los Angeles Times reports on a famed town figure's engagement to a young woman, with a friend offering witty remarks on courtship. A restaurant encounter between former schoolmates raises chatter about music and life after school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watts
Bob
Los Angeles Times
Substituted Christmas Gift Sparks Child’s Discontent
A neighbor remarks that a child asked for a brother but received a sister instead. The child grumbles that even a jack knife would be preferred to a doll, expressing disappointment over the substitute gift. The exchange captures a humorous tension around expectations and gifts.
Center and area social notices from Center region
Center Mr and Mrs W W Scott and C A Bancroft hosted dinner at the home of Netherland. A Bunker Hill Farmers Union program and supper drew many from the vicinity. HM W Roberts visited from North Platte and stayed with L S Bancroft. Several locals traveled to Sidney for meals and visits. Rain halted threshing and stopped Center services for several Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
J. C. Guill
J. M. Netherland
T. B. Netherland
Tf. F. Ferris
Gurley
A. D. Rose
Sidney
Commissioners Meeting
A. A. Sharp
W. Scott
John Groshans
Otho Campbell
Fred Hart
S. W. Scott
L. S. Bancroft
Ed Mayer
John Groshang
H. E. Netherland
Dick Seimers
L. 8
Bancroft
E. W. Roberts
North Platte
G. G. Scott
Local Social News and Minor Accidents in South Sund
South Sund notes Social visits among Otties Bonser Brauer Phelps Miles and Osborn families. The Willing Workers club reorganized with a luncheon at Ed Binney's. A late Thursday collision near the Bahr ranch left two drivers shaken but uninjured. Elmer Phelps and Nick Rocker were involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Brauer
Phelps
T. A. Bonser
Charlies Miler
Alta Bahr
George B Bonser
D. B. Phelps
J. C. Miles
Frank Shurdle
Bahr Ranch
Willing Workers Club
Mr and Mrs Lucus Studlar Plan Move to Sidney
Mr and Mrs Lucus Studlar were in Sidney on business Monday and stated plans to relocate to Sidney in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucus Studlar
Sidney
Lodge Pole Notes Obituaries and social mix in Cheyenne County
Death of Mrs. John Doherty follows an operation. Many locals, travels, and events noted including visits, moves, and a Cash and Carry Meat Market opening. Armistice day services, corn show, and Legion involvement highlight community activities in Chappell and nearby towns.
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John Doherty
Cheyenne County
Denver
George Lehmkuhl
Kimball
Lloyd
Evan Anderson
Bridgeport
H. HW. Missegadis
Chappell
Allen Lough
Robert
Colorado Springs
H. Wolfe
Lisco
Laban Tydiatt
Board Club
Ruby Bates
F. J. Carter
Nora Ware
Alice Salisbury
CG. L. Tate
Omaha
B. J. Bates
Rochester
Minn
L. R. Barlow
Sidney
Sheriff McDaniel
Samuel Ayres
Ayres
Ridway
Russells Fletcher
McBride
Dorothy
Schroll
G. FB. Grisham
J. T. Handley
Legion
Elizabeth Kruger
Berkeley
California
Edward Fenske
M. A. Wolfe
Barlow Building
M. E
Legion and Auxiliary
Dillon
American Legion
threshing notes from spring canyon area
Spring Canyon notes list Dan Bee finishing threshing on Monday and Tuesday and bringing his rig home Tuesday. Mrs Truman Louderback and children of Crook visited Burdette Sharp’s last week. A D Hilliard assisted Mrs Gus Sutter with threshers Tuesday. Lavern Hilliard hauled wheat to Proctor Tuesday. Fred Towle and Russell Beebe visited Sam Polick Tuesday evening. Gus Sutter hauled wheat to Proctor last Wednesday. George Kroll called on Dick Sutter Wednesday evening. Dan Beebe worked on the roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Bee
Truman Louderback
Crook
Burdette Sharp
A. D. Hilliard
Gus Sutter
Lavern Hilliard
Proctor
Fred Towle
Russell Beebe
Sam Polick
George Kroll
Dick Sutter
Dan Beebe
Neighborhood Party And Local Visits In Polick Area
Mr and Mrs Sam Polick hosted a Wednesday gathering for about 35 neighbors with cards as the feature prizes won by P R Bell and Fred Towle. Numerous neighbors visited and shopped, with several trips to Sidney and Sterling for meals shows and sales. Weather rain interrupted Sunday plans and several residents reported colds and illness.
Rainy Sunday Keeps Faithful Home from Services
A rainy Sunday reduced church attendance with 16 in Sunday school and few arriving later for church. Mr. Brox abstained due to rain, while Leah Booth returned for the weekend and neighbors visited. Sunol Womans club set to meet November 21 at Mrs A R Ksemann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brox
Leah Booth
F. Paviat
A. Fenske
Gladys Ellington
Opal Allington
Sunol Womans Club
A. R. ‘Ksemann
Jewelry and timepieces at Marecotte Skiney’s and Wiker’s
Diamonds watches clocks and jewelry of all kinds including leather goods fountain pens Eversharp pencils white ivory toilet sets and novelty goods offered by E J Marecotte Skiney’s Jeweler and H W Wiker Optometrist with a wide selection for shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Marecotte’s
Skiney’s
H. W. Wiker
Pavlat Family Outing and Nearby Calls Mentioned
Henry Pavlat and family motored to Sidney Saturday evening. J E Allington shot a coyote from his kitchen door recently. Shirley Pavlat was ill at the start of the week. Guy Gilbert visited Charles Welton one day last week. Mr Webb visited Booth Sunday afternoon. Mrs A Fenske and children dined with Mrs Booth Sunday. Mr Whitmire of Potter spent Sunday afternoon at Booths.
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Henry Pavlat
Sidney
J. E. Allington
Shirley Pavlat
Guy Gilbert
Charles Welton
Mr. Webb
Booth's
Turkeys and local life noted in Sidney area
Mrs. J A Chean sold a load of turkeys at Sidney at top market price last Saturday. Shoppers and locals frequent Sidney venues as families, high school youths, and neighbors attend events, visits, and church gatherings. Farmers report rain, corn shucking slow, road work by Mr Spiker, and community sympathy for bereavement as Mrs Ferry returns from Bertrand with her mother’s remains.
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J. A. Chean
Sidney
W. E. Spearrow
Pete Beyer
Mike Swartz
Catholic Kensington
Joe Reel
Dalton
Julia Ernest
Wm. Jcudes
H. Ehmke
Wm. Rhode
Wim, Jeudes
Henry Ehmke
Elmer
Wuntsman
John Neary
Colorado
T . Spiker
Spiker
Guy Ferry
Bertrand
Dan Jewett
Jesse McNish
Br Ry
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alps
South Sund
Albert Otties
Mrs
George Bonser
John Bahr
Edna
Spring Canyon
P. R. Bell
John Tilansen
Baby
F. As Williams
Sterling
Bert Hilliard
Ray Sheffield
Homer Gentry
B. R. Bell
Robert Nicholas
Ed Hickerson
Dr. R. Bell
Peetz
Milo Moore
Gladys Sutter
George Dickinson
George Allington
Miss Ellington
Grace Krueger
North Divide
the Leonard Grocery
Jonathan
Roman
E. J. Leonard
U. S. A. Theatre
W. B. Patton
Bassett
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