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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1928
Page
4
A. J Kinnersley and H A Rievow visited Bidney on business, while J W Harper received a furniture shipment for Harper Furniture. Many residents planned Thanksgiving gatherings with relatives across Dalton, Sidney, Crawford, Lodge Pole, and Scottsbluff. Multiple local figures travelled for visits, medicals, or to spend the holiday, with general community notices and shop updates interwoven.
The Maleys hosted a Wednesday night dinner party at their home with six o'clock service and bridge afterward. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Daugherty, Miss Elaine Hiett, and Kermit Moore. Delphians met at Mrs. Hal F. Schenck's home with Miss Phyllis Corbett recounting Egypt travels. The Meyers of North Divide were honored Saturday by neighbors with four-card tables and farewell party as they move to Sidney.
A. R. Kirkpatrick was off duty due to illness while J. Miller aided in Bronson after his father’s death in Wittenburg. Mrs. F. L. Snyder toured Herrin Tl and Ira Lund plans Omaha or Lincoln Thanksgiving. The Cozad telephone company outlines a new combined office and central station building with local hotel plans under discussion. Toyland and Santa Claus arrive at the Methodist church basement on December 22 and 23.
Gurley residents spent the weekend visiting relatives and shopping in Sidney. Funeral services were held for Fred Hart in Sidney. Local families traveled to Scottsbluff and Northport, with many attending Thanksgiving events and school closures. Improvements and illnesses were noted among residents, with several taking examinations in Sidney and Hyannis. Royal Neighbors gathered for an evening at the Lundbergs with dancing and fellowship.
Mrs. Leslie Weikhorst underwent a major operation at Kimball hospital last week and is reported to be recovering well. Irwin Leuninghoener and daughter Phyllis of Hooper visit Joe and Emil Nelson, with Mrs. Leuninghoener known as Anna Nelson locally. N. S. Miller made a business call in Sterling, while Mrs. Martin Leafdale visits Denver. The ladies of the local club held a sunshine party at the Delashmut home to honor residents aged 60 or more, featuring a musical program and lunch. Robert High of Sidney called on friends, and school reopened after a furnace repair caused a one-morning vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Ford Weikhorst and daughter Catherine left for a Thanksgiving trip eastward. Mesdames Seyfang and Hansen shopped in Sidney, and Mrs. C. A. Larson hosted dinner in honor of Mr. Larson’s birthday. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Arp and son Harry spend Thanksgiving in their old Minden home. Mrs. J. W. Barnard and son Francis visit relatives in Plattsmouth. American Legion Auxiliary meets at Mrs. F. C. Johnson’s home for annual officer elections, with Mrs. Ralph Robertson assisting. H. Wycoff and family return from a two week Oklahoma trip.
Antelope Divide residents share visits with neighbors and relatives including John Christensen family, Lloyd Brooks, Dewey Larson home guests, George Whitney and Janice, Philip Nelson family, Jack Nelson home, Mads Larson Lena, L. K. Nelson, Dewey The Jolly Neighbors club with 15 members meets at Mrs. Jack Richards. District No. 821 school house services held each evening this week. Events include Bertramson family trips to Kimball and a village fair bake sale on December 5.
Pontiac, Mich, Nov. 28. The Oakland Motor Car company announced a new Pontiac Six to appear on the market soon. The car is described as bigger, smarter, more powerful and luxurious, yet priced within the small six range. Production advances and plant expansion push Oakland’s output toward 350,000 cars in 1929. National showings are planned early next year.
SEXTORP Mr and Mrs George Reetz and daughter Bertha May and Mr Aldridge were Sidney business callers on Tuesday Miss Carol Hashberger spent the weekend at the Leslie Sanders home. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Shaw and children of Potter Miss Doris Scheele Miss Emma and Paul Morrow were Sunday callers at the Peter Nelson home. Mr and Mrs Harvey Fisher and daughters were shopping in Sidney Saturday. Mr and Mrs Billie Smith were Saturday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Howard Yost. Mr and Mrs Charles Fisher and children were business callers in Potter Friday afternoon. Mr and Mrs George Reetz and family and Mr Aldridge were shopping in Kimball Saturday Mr and Mrs Billy Smith spent several days visiting Mr and Mrs Lloyd
Oscar Redeen and niece Alice and Miss Lillian Minor were business callers in Potter Saturday. Mrs. C. E. N. Johnson is on the sick list this week. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Nelson hosted visitors and activities at home Saturday and Monday. Ed Morrow and son Paul helped stack hay. The Dunlavy family returned from a Colorado trip. Mrs. Arlo Fisher and son Alden visited Mrs. Nelson Thursday.
Mr and Mrs George Rippe attended the Catholic bazaar Thursday evening. A turkey dinner was held at the M E church on Wednesday with many from the vicinity. Paul Sparks visited the Rippe home Tuesday. Mrs Ed Brockelsby sold turkeys at Sidney Saturday. Evelyn Blanke stayed overnight with Fred Seimers Thursday. Funeral attendees for Fred Hart included Ed Wolverton Frank Kinton O L Miller Wm Spearow and families. Ed Wolverton lost a yearling heifer.
Sunday John Sorge aided George Rippe in hauling cane while Mr and Mrs John Jones called at the Chester Owens home. Mrs Claus Engelland visited A K Anderson Friday. Mr and Mrs Ed Wolverton traveled to Sidney Saturday. Ed Wolverton assists Wm Spear with corn tasks this week.
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