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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1925
Page
13
A light frost brings little damage while residents report colds. Mrs. D. E. Dickinson injured falling in a basement. four stitches were needed. Local families and visitors from Sidney, David City, Lodge Pole, Ontario, and Haxtun are named amid community greetings, birthdays, and church activities. Ruth Dobbs travels to Greeley for college.
Admiral Moffett argues naval aviation must be an integral fleet part and developed with fleet criteria. He warns separation of air and sea arms harms defense, calls for officers trained in naval warfare and air tactics to assure unity of command and effort. He notes aviation’s future role as a principal naval weapon.
Miss Nancy Sayles of Pawtucket, long called Rhode Island’s wealthiest girl, marries Lee Garnett Day of New York after breaking her engagement to Italian Lt Ernesto Ladinelli Beceti. Day, a Yale graduate, served on General Pershing’s staff. Ceremony led by Rev. Frederick S. Penfold at St Stephen’s Pawtucket church.
John J. McNamara, a 49 year old business agent of a local iron workers union, is found guilty of blackmail by a criminal court jury. The verdict carries a prison term of one to five years. The state alleges he threatened a worker from another craft on the new Elks building project and drove him from the job.
Milwaukee newspapers carry full page ads from the Clearing House offering rewards of 2500 dollars for dead bandits and 1000 dollars for capture of live ones. The notice underscores the value placed on defeated criminals versus those captured alive in a broad market context.
In Shanghai thousands witnessed the hangings amid a purge of crime. Twelve convicted murderers and six robbers were scheduled or executed as officials push toward completing the 180 condemned.
Chinese bankers appeal for relief as financial crisis deepens threatening disaster. Governor suggests sending a petition to London for support and action.
Residents and visitors from White Cove Valley and nearby towns activity tracking week of chores and social visits from Monday to Sunday. People listed include Hill family, Gross hauling coal, McDonnell and Meyerholz delivering potatoes, and gatherings at Crook and Sidney with friends and relatives.
North Divide residents share visits to Dalton for the festival, travels to Chicago, Sterling, Gurley, and Sidney. Baby born to Elmer Hughes, local club meetings and practices, dental work, shopping, and many neighborly calls including Spiker, Steele, Owens, Jameson, and Neary. A busy week of family visits, travel, and community events across the area.
In Dalton area last Tuesday many residents attended the Dalton festival. Mrs Walter Greenwall and baby and Mrs IL Bancroft joined trips to Sidney and Dalton events. A pupils farewell for Lincoln bound boys, teachers honored, games, refreshments, and 18 attendees marked a church basement party hosted by Mrs H Baumbach with helpers.
Saturday notes show several families returning from trips. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Edwards came back from Cheyenne. Guy Berry family and Ray Berry family visited North Bend. Bancroft Groshans Scott and Scott groups drove toward Bayard for melons and tomatoes. Groshans hosted dinner. Local shoppers also visited Sidney.
Meadow Lawn residents and guests frequent local homes with calls and visits throughout the week. Names include Johnsons Sullivan and families, Manns, Weigands, Kirenders, Eckerts, Morrows, and Bovees, with several trips to Dalton, Sidney, and nearby homes noted.
Sunday and weekend social round with frequent calls to the J E Morrow home. Neighbors from Bridgeport to Potter include the Voglers, McNulty, Manns, Kreaders, Eckerts, and Bovees. Trips to Sidney, a Dalton gathering, and a Meadow Lawn representation at the Dalton Festival mark a busy local cadence.
Experienced dress making offered with guaranteed results. Located first door west of Central Rooms. Phone 110W.
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