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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1929
Page
1
Taxpayers in school district No 1 face a December 3 election on a 192000 bond for new and improved educational facilities and remodeling. The school board circulated Homer W. Anderson's report, and census data showing Sidney's 3103 residents to illustrate need.
Mrs A Corbett librarian at Sidney public library for years was guest of honor at a B M S club meeting. Members dressed as book titles in a themed program, with a tribute poem by Mrs J W Johnson and remarks tracing the library’s history from its founding to today. Contests crowned Mrs Johnson and Mrs Tewell. praise extended to the organizing committee and its members.
Potter State Bank completes reorganization this week and resumes business Wednesday with an entirely new staff of officers directors and stockholders. Deposits of 42000 were made on the first business day and no depositor lost any money. N H Troelstrup of Denver is president B F Enevoldsen is cashier Joseph Johnson is vice president and remaining directors include William Hagemeister Ford Weikhorst and Joseph Nelson. Stockholders listed as John Seyfang Hansen Seyfang Emil Carlson and Senator C W Johnson. The bank was refinanced and not in receivership.
The Sidney Junior Chamber of Commerce will hold its next meeting on Tuesday evening, November 26. Location will be announced to members by cards, with reports on dairying, parking, and Christmas street decoration to be presented.
A group of young married residents enjoyed an old fashioned sleigh ride on Wednesday night. The party included Rev. and Mrs. Hal F. Schenck, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Spedtrow, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Ackers, Mr. and Mrs. R. W Zimmerle, Dr and Mrs. G. H. Thompoon, Miss Helen Kirk, Julius Cochrane and Carl Olson.
Union Pacific railroad shop employees held an officer election at Wal-Bur hall on Thursday evening November 14. Foster Cook was chosen president Archie Kirkpatrick secretary and William Perry treasurer. After the meeting an oyster supper was served for about 60 attendees including wives and families.
Mayor Herman Schroeder and Ray Bieternitz are away on a multi day hunting trip in the North Platte river country.
The Denver expert Homer W. Anderson recommends Sidney move to a 6-6 school system, placing kindergarten through sixth grade in elementary schools and seventh through twelfth in a single high school. He argues this aligns with modern practice, supports continuity, and better suits preadolescent and adolescent needs. The full report urges careful decision on future plant and first steps.
The Telegraph announces a special talkie opening in Sidney next week and urges every merchant to advertise in the Tuesday edition. It emphasizes immediate local spending, loyalty to the William Fox organization, and the long term business payoff from featuring ads in the welcome display.
P T A members held a busy meeting focused on Good Books with book talks, musical numbers, and a strong push for the school bond election. Mrs. Walter K. Hodgkin led the session with kindergarten songs by Miss Brown’s class in the Central ward building and lectures by Miss Neubauer and Mrs. LeRoy Larson on instilling reading and home support.
First Ward Clerks Mrs Leo Bartholomew Fred Stephens judges Mrs Ed Stokes Fletcher Mann Frank Tobin Second Ward Clerks Mrs Guy Ferry W B Jewett judges Mrs Charles Gardner Ernest Hiett W H Ellis Third Ward Clerks Mrs Carl LigonI John Christensen judges Charles Burkhardt William Shoemaker Mrs Ernest Worden
Record cold snap brings aid appeals to the local Red Cross per county chairman Mrs. John McCleneghan. Clothing and bedding top the needs list, and some families lack beds. She asks donors to notify her with contributions.
The interior of the J. C. Penney company has been remodeled with center shelving removed for display tables. Manager J. W. Goddard notes the stock level is larger than under the old Byars system, enabling better presentation of increased merchandise.
A country club dance is scheduled for tonight November 22. The Merrymakers from Grabill have been engaged to provide music and a good crowd is expected.
A new luncheonette service was launched at Bassett's pharmacy this week. Light lunches and hot drinks are being offered over the fountain area.
Western Nebraska organized agriculture shifts to Scottsbluff with printing of a full program on November 12. Two speakers remain to be confirmed, with printed copies to be mailed to county extension agents and partners. Committees led by George Jackson and W H Brokaw oversee the event featuring Nebraska Potato Improvement, livestock, crops, home economics, and general meetings through Friday.
The J. W. Johnson insurance agency in Sidney is observing its tenth anniversary this month. An advertisement last week highlighted the agency’s growth under a progressive businessman and noted representation of many national insurers and ownership of substantial rental property in the city.
A week of dances unfolds with events at the country club Dalton and Hardy hall featuring Simonek's orchestra. Grabill misses Monday, two big dances on Thanksgiving eve and night, with Wal-Bur hall hosting the annual Union Pacific athletic fund benefit ball.
Interior of the telephone building is turned upside down as painters apply a new coat to walls and ceiling. Floors are being varnished. If you call the wrong number this week, do not blame face paint. the decorations are part of the ongoing repainting attracting attention.
Raymond Davis was the principal speaker at the November gathering of the Presbyterian Men's club, held Tuesday evening in the church basement. Dinner was served by Presbyterian ladies.
A firmer wheat market was reported yesterday with closing prices 2 to 3 cents higher. Rye and oats advanced while corn moved lower.
The Sidney and Ogallala high school football game is postponed due to a smallpox epidemic threat in Ogallala. Sidney will play Chapell next Thursday, with no forfeit charged. The canceled tilt shifts focus to Thanksgiving clash with Chappell as Sidney drills for the big game.
A message received by A K Greenlee states Bishop George Allen Beecher will be in Sidney Sunday to conduct services at the Episcopal church. Regular services at eight and eleven o'clock are expected to be held.
Mr and Mrs R P Kepler hosted a Thanksgiving themed country club dinner for eight guests on Wednesday evening. After dinner guests played bridge with Mrs Paul Martin winning the ladies high score and G P Kratz taking the gentlemen’s prize.
Mrs Clara McNish presided at a one o clock luncheon and an afternoon of bridge at her home for North Side club members. The gathering honored Mrs Stanley Durkee who will move to Madison with Mr and Mrs Durkee. Guests included Mrs F A Barger and Mrs B J Wade. Mrs C S Radcliffe won high score.
P. C. Cunningham, manager of the local telephone exchange, is attending a telephone conference at Grand Island this week.
Entertainment was suspended at the Fox U. S. A. theatre as a $25,000 remodeling program nears completion under A. E. Dickson. Carpenters electricians plumbers and painters labor daily to ready the house for the opening performance next Thursday. Doors will be closed until that day when audiences will see a vastly improved theatre with the old interior completely removed and redecorated.
Supt. G F Liebendorfer urges voters to approve December 3 bonds for a modern four room fireproof unit type school on the north side. He says current overcrowded quarters endanger pupils and a heating plant for eight rooms is planned for future additions. The site on the north side is suitable, and the redesign would match other schools in Sidney and towns of similar size.
Coach Leo J Black outlines urgent deficits in Sidney high school physical education facilities. He cites insufficient locker room space, inadequate showering, limited gym size and lighting, and a crowded hot water supply. He urges compulsory physical education, larger basketball floor and seating, and a school-owned practice field near campus to support interscholastic programs.
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