Sidney Junior Chamber Seeks New Theatre Building
The Sidney junior chamber of commerce moved toward securing a new theatre, forming a committee to confer with local parties. Fox studios reportedly want to install talkies if interest grows. a broadcast of the Nebraska-Southern Methodist game was rejected as too costly. Dues set at 15 dollars, secretary to be paid 125 dollars yearly, with several by law changes and an upcoming meeting.
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Sidney
Sidney Junior Chamber of Commerce
Christian Church
O. G. Brown
Frank Parsons
H. M. Brown
Fox
Fox Company
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Nebraska-Southern Methodist
KLZ
Carl Olson
Dr. Thompson
M. H. Robineau
B. C. Grabill
Most of corn out of danger, frost risk easing this week
A Burlington report covering September 16 to 30 states that about 96 percent of the corn crop is out of frost danger. It predicts most corn will be safe by October 7 with favorable weather continuing. Prospects include improved corn quality and generally good soil, while potatoes in the grain belt are fair and not yet dug.
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Burlington
Alliance
Crawford
Armistice Day Plans In Sidney Aim For Kimball Guests
Kenneth D. Bassett is named general chairman for Armistice day events in Sidney with a parade and morning meeting. A noon dinner will honor Kimball veterans, followed by a football game between Sidney and Kimball, and a dance at night. Committees for parade, publicity, and music are organizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth D. Bassett
Sidney
Arthur H. Dilley
Kimball
Kimball American Legion Post
Mr. Dilley
Parade
Roy Tobler
Joe Simodynes
O. D. Slayter
Paul Martin
R. E. Roche
I. L. Pindell
Adrian Reynolds
Clare Long
Bruce
Mons Johnsons Observe Wedding Anniversary
The home of Mr and Mrs Mons Johnson hosted relatives to celebrate their 42nd wedding anniversary. The event coincided with the granddaughter Arlene Johnsons sixth birthday. Dinner at six featured two large cakes, one with 42 red candles and one with six, and post dinner music and songs followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mons Johnson
Arlene Johnson
Maroons Determined to Hit Stride in Tilt Today
Sidney football team aims to regain form after a drab opener with Sterling. Coach Black drilled the squad all week to fix flaws and field a more polished lineup on Lodge Pole field. Griswold nursing a bad ankle and Chaney limping cast doubt on lineup as tough schedule looms.
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Sterling
Sidney
Lodge Pole
Coach Black
Lodge
Griswold
Chaney
Wiker and Haiston Publicize Sidney Wedding
Dr. W. H. Wiker, a Sidney optometrist, and Mable Haiston announced their marriage made October 1 last year in Castle Rock Colorado. The couple hosted a dinner for residents including Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Wehmiller and Mr. and Mrs. John Seyller. Mrs. Wiker, daughter of Mrs. Mary Halston, has long resided in Sidney and worked in the county judge’s office.
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W. H. Wiker
Sidney Optometrist
Mable Haiston
Sidney
W. F. Wehmiller
John Seyller
Castle Rock
Colo
Wiker
Visit Miss Taft
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Meade of Cozad spent the weekend here with Mrs. Meade's daughter Miss Lucy Taft a city schools teacher. On Saturday Miss Taft Mr. and Mrs. Meade Miss White and Miss Morris drove to Sterling.
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H. C. Meade
Cozad
Walther league convention closes with large Lincoln gathering
Seven hundred Nebraska youth from nearly one hundred Walther leagues filled the Cornhusker hotel ball room for the 10th annual Walther league convention. An evening program featured Prof J T Link as master of ceremonies and Theo dore Stelzer leading singing. Messages from Rev L Acker and Rev W F Peters urged league growth while Sunday services at Lincoln high school included English sermons by Trinity and Immanuel pastors led by Rev H G Hartner.
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Nebraska
Cornhusker Hotel
J. T. Link
Concordia Teachers College
Seward
Link
Theodore Stelzer
Concordia College
L. Acker
Omaha
W. F. Peters
Sidney
Walther League
Lincoln High School
Trinity
Immanuel
Lincoln
H. G. Hartner
Gift Shop Celebrates Tenth Anniversary Sale
The Gift Shop marks its tenth anniversary this week with an anniversary sale. Dr Earl Sherrerd offers low prices on many desirable items to attract old and new customers and provide real money savings on useful articles.
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Earl
Miss Hilda Berkland Weds Frank Kentz at Cheyenne
Miss Hilda Berkland and Frank Kentz were married at Cheyenne on Sunday, September 28. They will make their home here. Both are well known in this community, having lived here for years. Mrs Kentz recently returned from a four month stay in California.
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Hilda Berkland
Frank Kentz
Cheyenne
Mrs. Kentz
California
Revival Meetings in Sidney Begin Tonight
An old time pentecostal campaign opens tonight at the Tobin opera house led by evangelists Mr. and Mrs. Cash Wood of Medford Oregon. Meetings run nightly with good music and an invitation to all residents of Sidney to attend.
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Tobin Opera House
Cash Wood
Medford
Ore
Sidney
Mr. Wood
Leonard's Staging Sale of Hotpoint Ranges
Leonard furniture store launches an overstock sale of Hotpoint electric ranges priced at 89.50, down from 135. The sale is held to clear excess stock created by a shipping error in Denver rather than shipping the stock back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Furniture
Hotpoint Electric
Denver
Gift Shop Omitted From Wedding Notice at Theatre
An advertisement for a Monday wedding ceremony at the theatre omits the Gift Shop named as the supplier of the wedding ring. The U.S. A. theatre and The Telegraph regret the error and apologize for the omission.
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Theatre Tonight
U.S. A
Telegraph
Used Car Expert Joins Carlile-Wade Chevrolet Staff
D. L. McDonald, long time used car specialist and appraiser, has joined Carlile-Wade Chevrolet Inc. and will head the used car department. He brings extensive experience valuing all makes and models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlile-Wade
D. L. McDonald
Carlile-Wade Chevrolet Inc
McDonald
City workers widen drainage lane after sidewalk work
City workers tore out the sidewalk at Illinois Street and 10th Avenue to enlarge the drainage lane beneath the walk this week. The project aims to improve drainage and traffic flow in the area, with crews focused on the intersection site.
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Illinois Street
10Th Avenue
Nebraska Pork Special Delivers Agricultural Exhibits
In Lincoln Burlington station speakers heralded the Nebraska pork special touring the state through October 25 to boost agri revenue. Chancellor Burnette noted pork accounts for a third of state income and urged cost cutting via production adjustment, science, and distribution. Governor Weaver praised the program as a milestone in national progress and educational growth.
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Nebraska
Burlington
Lincoln
Sidney
E. A. Burnette
University of Nebraska
Weaver
Sidney markets to close Sunday mornings starting Oct 6
Beginning Sunday morning October 6 the Sidney markets will not be open for Sunday morning service. The service has run in summer only and cannot continue year round. Market patrons are urged to take advantage of Saturday specials offered.
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Sidney
Piggly Wiggly Stores Mark 13th Anniversary
The Piggly Wiggly system celebrates its 13th anniversary with special food and fruit sales through Friday and Saturday. The announcement notes growth from one store in 1916 to 3004 stores in 1929.
Infant Dies at Sidney Hospital in Weyerts District
Kenneth John Windsheimer, one month seven days old and son of Mr and Mrs Fred Windsheimer of the Weyerts district, died in a Sidney hospital Monday October 2. Funeral services will be at the Lutheran church Weyerts Friday morning with Rev B C Weibke officiating burial in church yard cemetery
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Kenneth John Windsheimer
Fred Windsheimer
Weyerts
Lutheran Church
B. C. Weibke
Church Yard
Sidney Senior Chamber Meeting Monday Noon
The Sidney senior chamber of commerce meets Monday at noon for its regular semi monthly gathering. The agenda includes a discussion on a proposed new hotel and entertainment plans when the Park special arrives on October 22. Secretary Henry Pavlat urges full member turnout.
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Sidney
Legion Auxiliary Dance at Hardy Hall Draws Crowd
The American Legion auxiliary dance at Hardy hall Monday night attracted a nice crowd and was an enjoyable occasion. Grabill's Merrymakers provided the music. The auxiliary ladies were exceedingly pleased with the success of the affair.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Hardy Hall
Grabill
Auxiliary
Humiston Sentenced to Kearney Home for Boys
Russell Humiston, sentenced to the state reformatory for boys after his alleged shooting of his cousin in a road camp south of Sidney, was taken to Kearney Tuesday by Sheriff Nelson. Humiston is to serve at the Kearney institution until he is 2 years of age.
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Russell Humiston
State Reformatory For
Sidney
Kearney
Nelson
Humiston
Dalton man reports Chevrolet stolen from city streets
A Chevrolet sedan owned by Harvey Heizer of Dalton was taken from the Dalton streets Monday night and found in Potter the next day.
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Harvey Heizer
Dalton
Potter
Womans Club Names Delegates To State Convention At Norfolk
The second meeting of the year of the Womans club was held in the library with Mrs. H. B. Nelson presiding. Delegates to the state convention at Norfolk October 22, 23, and 24 will be Mrs. J. L. Tewell and Mrs. Nelson. A book review series by Mrs. Tewell covered The Young Moon, Home Place, Dods Worth, and The Buffer. Mrs. Margaret Martin led parliamentary drill demonstrations. Mrs. Martin has long supported the club since its 1904 formation. Group singing of patriotic songs closed the gathering, with Mrs. J. W. Johnson contributing two piano solos.
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Womans Club
H. B. Nelson
Norfolk
J. L. Tewell
Nelson
Tewell
Margaret Martin
M. S. Club
Public wedding to be performed on stage tonight
A public wedding is scheduled on stage at the U S A theatre tonight at 9 o clock between the feature The Night Bird starring Reginald Denny. Manager O G Brown notes the couple's identities are being kept secret as speculation runs high with a packed house expected. Local merchants support the event with gifts and outfits for the principals.
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U.S. A
O. G. Brown
Reginald Denny
Brown
Stevens van Engelen and Company
Sadyer
Miss Gillette Honored At Birthday Party
Miss Hazel Gillette was the guest of honor at a Monday birthday party at Mrs. Margaret Martin’s home. Bridge was played at two tables, yellow decorations and a chocolate iced cake with yellow candles highlighted the event. Out of town guest Mrs. Alice Dirks of Dalton attended.
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Hazel. Gillette
Margaret Martin
Bridge
Alice Dirks
Dalton
Dalton Festival Sets City Record With Largest Crowd
Dalton festival in Sydney's northern city area drew the biggest audience in its nine year history. Exhibits ranging vegetables flowers canned goods and fancy work impressed judges and residents. Seventeen parade floats led by Morrill county district 132 won first prize with Cheyenne districts 114 and 69 placing second and third. Dalton defeated Bunker Hill 4 3 in a keen county baseball clash while Lodge Pole routed Dalton in football. The Merrymakers entertained as a capacity crowd, including many Sidney visitors.
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Dalton
Sydney
Nebraska
Morrill County
Cheyenne County
Bunker Hill
ONeill and Goodale Start East Tour to Missouri Cities
J. H. ONeill and J. W. Goodale of the Sidney Hart Parr company depart Wednesday for a two week trip visiting Pawnee Lincoln and Excelsior Springs Missouri. Goodale will also see his daughter Charlotte at Stephens College in Columbia Missouri.
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J. H. O'Neill
J. W. Goodale
Sidney Hart Parr Company
Pawnee
Lincoln
Excelsior Springs
California Grid Eleven Not to Make Stop Here
The Department of Agriculture’s October 1 report on the agricultural situation notes a crop yield about six percent below the ten year average due to severe drought. It cites dry conditions in the Pacific Northwest affecting winter wheat prep, reduced fruit and vegetable output, a potato crop around 350 million bushels, and August-September shipments roughly 15 percent below last year with apples forecast at 29.5 million barrels.
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Department of Agriculture
Pacific Northwest
Mrs Gemeinhardt Daughters Visit Potters Home
Mrs C G Gemeinhardt and daughters Amanda and Leona from north of Potter were guests Tuesday at the William Borcher home Leona who works in Oceanside Calif is visiting for several weeks at her parents home.
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C. G. Gemeinhardt
Amanda
Leona
North of Potter
William Borcher
Oceanside
Calif
UC Grid Eleven Drops Sidney Stopover For Chicago Trip
A late change in UC's football plans cancels a Sidney stopover on October 14. The junior chamber of commerce secretary in Sidney received word from Berkeley, noting a direct trip to Chicago with no stopover. An announced duck dinner and local preparations were abandoned as plans shifted abruptly.
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University of California
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Sidney
Nebr
Chicago
Pasifie Rae He
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Commerce
Kimball Legion Post
Mons Johnsons
Maroons
Taft
Reverend Peters
Walther
Leonard
Chancellor Burnett
Piggly Wiggly Store
Chamber OF Commerce
Legion Auxiliary
Chevrolet
Dalton Streets
Record House
Gillette
City
Merrymakers
O'Neill and Goodale
AG Department
Chicago Field
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