Sidney Boy Scouts Plan Big Drive to Raise Funds
Sidney and Chappell leaders form a Sidney Chappell council to share office costs, hold joint camps, courts of honor, and field days. Each town funds its part time field executive, with $1000 sought for Sidney and $400 for Chappell. Budget outlines salaries, troop funds, summer projects, and office expenses as the drive starts December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Boy Scouts
Union Pacific
Sidney
Chappell
Sidney-Chappell Council
Nebraska
Wyoming
Northwestern Nebraska Council
Sidney Council
Dalton Stockyards Case to be Tried in District Court
County court was called to take up a complaint filed by Henry Lane against Hans Anderson over maintenance of stock yards in Dalton city limits. Claimed stockyards in the residence section are unsanitary and a menace to the community. Case moved from county to district court with several Dalton residents noted as witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Anderson
Henry Lane
Dalton
Jess Ewing
Elmer Mayer
Rex. Carrie
Herman Martin
Claude Sizemore
H. T. Williams
Herbert Foster
R. E. Cape
Health lecture on natural foods at St Patrick's Auditorium
J D Reynolds of Chicago, lecturing for a major manufacturing company's educational department, will give a free public talk on natural foods and health at St Patrick's Auditorium Monday evening December 3 starting at eight o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Reynolds
Chicago
St. Patrick's Auditorium
Eight Nebraska towns bid for new Veterans Hospital
Washington reports the U S veterans bureau hospital board held hearings in Nebraska to select a site for a new hospital. Eight cities Omaha Lincoln Seward Columbus Kearney Norfolk York Falls City renewed bids and a sub committee will present an early recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States Veterans Bureau
Veterans Hospital For
Nebraska
Omaha
Lincoln
Seward
Columbus
Kearney
Norfolk
York
Falls City
Womans Club Benefit At U S A Theatre Draws Large Crowd
A large audience attended the Womans club benefit at the U S A Theatre last Friday for The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come. Illness forced substitutions in musical numbers but solos by Sidney’s boy soloists Franklin Barger and Donald Shipman, baritone Robert Harper, and performances by Fern Riggs Jeannette Larson Hester Null complemented the screen feature and dancing sketches, with strong patronage and appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingdom Come
Womans Club
F. C. Burgess
Miss Miles
Miss Hammer
Sidney
Franklin Barger
Sonny Boy
Donald Shipman
Robert Harper
Fern Riggs
Jeannette Larson
Hester Null
Gas tax hike eyed by civic groups in Omaha meeting
Business leaders from over a dozen Nebraska towns met in Omaha at the invitation of the Omaha chamber of commerce to back a four cent gas tax all to the state highway department and to direct auto registration revenue to counties for graveling farm to market roads. They urged a six member non political state highway commission and backed continuation as a major Nebraska road program. The plan mirrors the Nebraska Good Roads Association proposal adopted at Alliance and calls for county bond options for paved roads while expanding federal aid matching funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Omaha
Omaha Chamber of Commerce Public Highways Committee
State Highway Department
State Highway Commission
Nebraska Good Roads Association
Alliance
State Good Roads Association
Good Roads Association
Omaha Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee
Omaha Automobile Club
Cochran
Roy Cochran
Evangelist Warren C Anderson Involved in Hog Collision
Warren C Anderson, soloist at recent evangelistic meetings at the Christian church, was involved in a hog collision Monday while driving between the city and Mina. No persons were injured, but the hog sustained fatal injuries according to local reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren C Anderson
Christian Church
Here
Minatare
Western Nebraska agriculture meetings invite farmers and women
Western Nebraska organized agriculture sessions at Alliance December 12 to 14 will include women. A women only series runs Wednesday afternoon Thursday forenoon and Friday forenoon, with general topics for all farm families later. Lead speakers include Eva Morse Chloe Baldridge J B Wooters Mary Ellen Brown Evelyn Metzger. Local Extension leaders chair the group with county representatives listed. Tentative programs available from extension agents or E D Jordan Alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Nebraska
Alliance
Eva Morse
Omaha
Chloe Baldridge
Nebraska
J. B. Wooters
Custer County
Mary Ellen Brown
Evelyn Metzger
University of Nebraska College of Agriculture
Morse
Baldridge
Womens
C J. Royal
Crawford
Emil Bluhm
Sunol
L. J. Schill
Dwight Bolton
Lorenzo
Cheyenne County
Harry Bruss
Julesburg
Devel County
J. L. Brown
Brule
Keith County
H. L. Newton
Kimball
Gus Forsling
Bushnell
Kimball County
J. T. Cavett
Bridgeport
Morrill County
M. “A. Gaimner
Scottsbluff
Scotts Bluff County
E. D. Jordan
High School Operetta Planned by Sidney Students
Plans are under way for an operetta presented by Sidney high school students under Prof McCormack. The musical sketch The Gypsy Rover, directed by the music department, will open Monday December 10 at the U S A theatre with a cast including Virginia Johnson, Helen Riggs, Russell Ahrens, Keith Adams, Franklin Barger, Marjorie Pettett, Clyde Brewer, Robert Harper, Helen Doran, Eulie Baker, Clayton Jones, Ben Sheckler, and Earl Hammond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney High School
McCormack
Virginia Johnson
Peg
Helen Riggs
Zara
Russell Ahrens
Marto
Keith Adams
Sinfo
Franklin Barger
Bob
Marjorie Pettett
Lady Constance
Clyde Brewer
Lord Craven
Robert Harper
George Martendale
Helen Doran
Nina
Eulie Baker
Captain Jerome
Clayton Jones
Toby Lyon
Ben Sheckler
McCorkle
Earl Hammond
Lackey
Atmar Store Presents Attractive Holiday Dress Display
A colorful and attractive holiday display at Atmar department store in Sidney draws favorable comment. W E Fitch, an artist in store decorative work, developed the arrangement with help from Manager Martin and the sales force. The downstairs store showcases toys and other merchandise in themed booths contributing to the holiday spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Atmar
W. E. Fitch
Martin
Atmar’s
Former Sidney Boy Forced to Land in Key West
Press dispatches reported Leonard Flo, once of Sidney, on a flight from Walkersville Ontario to Hawaii, was forced to land at Key West Florida when a table he used to stay awake made him violently ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Flo
Sidney Boy
Hawaii
Walkersville
Ont
Key West, Fla
Sidney P T A Meeting Highlights Community Program
The Sidney Parent-Teachers Association met at the high school auditorium on Wednesday, November 21. Community singing led by Mrs J W Johnson featured America the Beautiful with plans to make singing a regular program item. Rev Welker gave a talk on obedience to authority as essential to good citizenship, praising military training in schools and colleges for teaching obedience. Franklin Barger and Robert Harper sang solos with accompaniment by Mrs H W Ells and Mrs J W Johnson. The group discussed the Chadron Parent-Teacher convention and adjourned after a business session and social lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Parent-Teachers Association
J. W. Johnson
Welker
Franklin Barger
F. W. Bush
Chadron
Robert Harper
H. W. Ells
Eveyone
Cheyenne Golf Club Expands To 18 Holes At Cheyenne
Heinie Bauman reports Major H C Dagley says Cheyenne country club voted to add nine holes to the nine hole course. The 18 holes will be sand greens and completion is planned by June 1, 1929 with a 36 hole medal play invitation tournament. Sidney golfers are invited for next year. The club seeks match exchanges with Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heinie Bauman
H. C. Dagley
Cheyenne
Sidney
Dagley
Bubb
Boyd
Crowland
Horton
Scottsbluff
Sidney Country Club Hosts Elegant Bridge Dinner
Sidney country club members held a Tuesday evening bridge dinner at the club house with nearly 70 guests. A turkey dinner at seven drew 67 diners at two decorated tables. Fifteen bridge tables followed, with Mrs. G H Doran and Mrs. Guy Brill winning ladies honors, and J Johnson and Mr Brill taking gentlemen honors. The organizing committee included Judge and Mrs J L Tewell, Mr and Mrs J A Bentley, Mr and Mrs Joe Simodynes, Mr and Mrs M G Howard, Mr and Mrs A J Hepner and Mrs Una Wesner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Country Club
G. H. Doran
Guy Brill
J. ©. Johnson
J. L. Tewell
J. A. Bentley
Joe Simodynes
M. G. Howard
Auto Skids on Hire Hill Injuring Wheels
Fred Stowe proprietor of the Stowe Variety store met with an accident on Hire hill two miles north of Dalton on the state highway Monday when his car skidded causing damage to two wheels. Nathan Mike was with him. both escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Stowe
Stowe
Hire Hill
Dalton
Nathan Mike
Mr. Stowe
West Nebraska growers to supply ten car loads of turkeys for market
The North Platte Valley Co operative Poultry Marketing association will contract ten carloads of dressed turkeys next week. Bids open Tuesday at Mitchell at 1 30 p m. Western Nebraska and eastern Wyoming growers must list turkeys with county agents or chairman H V Anderson by noon Tuesday. Delivery at loading stations to be specified by the successful bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Platte Valley Co-operative Poultry Marketing Association
Mitchell
Nebraska
Wyoming
H. V. Anderson
Henry, Nebr
Weyerts Couple Entertain 200 Guests at Anniversary
The Weyerts district home of Mr and Mrs Pred G Bauer hosted about 200 neighbors for their 25th wedding anniversary on November 24. A ball room program featured the Weyerts band and dancing with a 25 candle wedding cake at midnight. Guests admired gifts and decorations while a wedding dinner honored the couple, who have five sons and are highly regarded in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Bauer
Weyerts
Bauer
Bauers
Lucille Rubado
George Bauer
John F. Folkerts
George
Lyle Rabe
George Jewell
Fred Bauer
Mary Borges
Rev. Brown
Harry Thompson
Anna Borges
Alvin
Herman
Ivan
Lloyd
Nebraska
Messrs
Mesdames
Dick Volkman
Abbe Bruns
Otto Rahe
W. C. Haxby
Fred Smith
Cerl Smith
Hadda Hadden
Will Barting
John J Folkerts
John F Folkerts
Omaha Promoter Who Duped Farmers Out Again
Denver dispatch reports Hubert M. Michel former Omaha oil man under police search after breaking into his Denver home threatening to kill family and guests. He left Grady sanitarium with a nurse earlier Sunday and caused a scene at 883 South University Boulevard. Police were alerted as he smashed a rear door window and fled, with the family fearing further violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Hubert M. Michel
Omaha
South University Boulevard
Michel
Grady Sanitarium
Colorado Springs
Father and Sons Banquet at Gurley Churches
The Father and Son banquet hosted by Gurley Lutheran and Gurley M E. Sunday schools drew 116 attendees. Rev. C V Graham served as toastmaster, with Rev W T Kahse and Rev H Schenck delivering talks. George Flora Berton Cunningham spoke for the sons and G E Burke for the fathers. A social hour followed in the gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gurley Lutheran School
Gurley M. E
C. V. Graham
M. E
W. T. Kahse
Lutheran Church
H. Schenck
Sidney M. E. Church
George Flora
Berton Cunningham
G. E. Burke
Bulletin on Heating Homes Issued by Department of Interest
The U S department of agriculture issued a revised edition of the Home Heating Plant bulletin covering requirements for satisfactory heating chimney flues selection and installation of equipment understanding heat and operation weather tight homes humidity ventilation and costs. It urges owners to learn the operation of heating systems for safer healthier winter heating and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department OF Interest
United States Department of Agriculture
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Sidney Boy Scouts
Chappell Scouts
ST. Patrick’s Auditorium
U. S. Hospital Board
U.S. A
Atmar Store
Sidney P.T. A
Rev. Welker
West Nebraska
Mrs
Herbert Michel
Springs Institution
Gurley Church
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