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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1928
Page
10
The annual bazaar at St Patrick's Auditorium drew a big crowd with more than 150 couples attending the nine o'clock dance. Grabill's dance orchestra provided music as attendees enjoyed the supper and bazaar, straining the academy auditorium’s capacity. Altar society members expressed appreciation for the liberal patronage reported by The Telegraph.
Dr X mystery man attraction promoted for Friday and Saturday at the U S A theatre in Sidney Nebraska. Readers asked to submit questions to The Telegraph by Friday and Saturday for Dr X to answer. Queries postmarked after November 17 will not be answered. Look for the Telegraph Tuesday for the reply.
The text explains that questions will only be answered if letters are addressed to The Telegraph or to Dr X. Direct letters to Dr XX will not be answered. The reader is urged to see Dr X in the U S A theatre and then ask questions through The Telegraph.
Vice Admiral Taylor reported eight boats and a raft left the Vestris. A boat capsized and several people were picked up by ships before Wyoming arrived. The raft broke up in heavy seas. search was continued through the night but hopes for survivors faded, with Norfolk to be used as a base.
Survivors recount horror as eight people including five women are plucked from the sea by the Wyoming after the Vestris disaster. They were found afloat in life belts with stories of the decks slipping away and continued drift in lifeboats. A Berlin rescuers later retraced the course but a woman and child aboard a lifeboat were not located.
Sidney stores offer broad fall and holiday selections at fair prices. Merchants promise large inventories, better choices, and no extra rush, urging shoppers to start early while avoiding out of town trips. Early buying secures top stock and pleasant shopping conditions.
St Louis men steal cars and flee across three counties in a high speed chase. An Auburn car, later wrecked, was driven by deputies to Ogallala where arrests followed. suspects confessed to stealing a Yakima car and traveling from Washington. Police expect they may be wanted in other western towns for robberies.
Sidney secured a conference road win as Kimball guarded the ball in a tense first half. In the third period Griswold broke through for a 20 yard touchdown after a sustained Sidney drive, and Captain Moore added a late score after a strong drive. The Maroons built early momentum, holding Kimball near their goal on several key plays and forcing turnovers.
Pleasant View residents shared visits and dinners at multiple homes including the Frank Mathes, D Mathewson, J E Morrow, George Reetz, and Dewey Mathewson households. Attendees included Doris Sheeley, Miss Rich, Mrs Frank Mathes, H Smith family, Harold Smith family, L M White, and others across Sunday events.
Two counties gain equal voting strength with the state as of today, recalling the 1888 governor race where Dawes topped Morton 72,835 to 57,634. Nebraska had 194 telephone companies serving 254,888 subscribers at end of 1927 plus 13,195 farm lines. One county reports no harness shop while the assessor lists 1511 horses and 1512 automobiles.
In St Louis Missouri on November 15 A de B Daly president of Roxana Petroleum announces board approval to change the corporate name to Shell Petroleum corporation. Roxana has used the name since 1917 with Tulsa offices later moved to St Louis in 1920 and Shell building occupancy since 1925.
The Shell Petroleum corporation reforms its style to align with the Shell trade name as Roxana flag loses significance. It operates refineries at Wood River Tl Arkansas City Kan and East Chicago Ind with Shell products distributed across 20 midwestern states. Porter Oil of Sidney handles distribution in the region. The Presbyterian Circle women plan a bake sale Saturday November 24 at 1 30 pm at Leonard's Grocery. Special fabric flower classes run Wednesdays and Fridays at The Gift Shop with free lessons for old silk scraps.
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