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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1929
Page
8
The state treasury reports a healthy balance as the year ends, with miscellaneous cash up $118,000 to $510,773. The temporary school fund holds $238,772 for January 1 apportionment, expected to more than double before then. Total cash for all funds stands at $6,154,624, down $525,000 in September, with receipts $1,677,893 and disbursements $2,202,456.
A mobile nine coach train will tour the county teaching proper hog-raising practices with emphasis on sanitation. The exhibit train arrives in Sidney the morning of October 22 and stays until after moon.
Lodge Pole and Sidney played to a scoreless tie on Friday in a rugged contest. Lodge Pole failed to breach Sidney’s line despite thirdquarter pushes led by Captain Kahl and Griswold, while Sidney outgained Lodge Pole with six first downs to one. Officiating drew criticism but the ride home and sight of wild geese provided the afternoon’s redeeming feature.
Mr and Mrs Charles Cattrell of Tipton I A visited with Mr and Mrs J D Bolton. Mrs Harry Fleming and two sons Ted and Marvin visited relatives in Denver. Mrs Dewey DeBrunner called on Mrs Otto Radditz. E J Meier bought the Ed Cortney grocery stock and moved it to his building. Several couples visited the Bolton home and nearby friends.
A Friday festival and trades display planned in Sidney aims to raise funds for the church. County firms donate goods for exhibits and sale with a lunch served in the afternoon and evening. The event features the play How the Story Grew and other entertainment, with free admission. Rev. Bicknell urges community cooperation to ensure success.
James K Davison 835 died Friday after months of illness. The funeral included a firing squad salute and the service featured a grave side ceremony. Survived by wife Mary M and six children A A Rudd Sidney J H Foster Dalton Richard Vickers Shickley Neb D E Davison Edgar and James and John Dalton. Five children preceded him in death. He also leaves 21 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The Chamber of Commerce supports a building program for fireproof schools to replace basement walls and reduce danger. A petition with one third voter signatures is planned to trigger a special bond election, with the Parent Teachers Association also backing the move. I. E. Grabill heads the petitioning committee.
Mrs. George Fleming helps Mrs. E. J. Meier in the store for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Findley with children and Gus Davison of Fort Morgan visited the J. D. Bolton home Sunday morning. Mrs. Pete Struce and Mrs. Carl Schmidt called on Mrs. Harry Fleming Friday afternoon. Mrs. J. D. Bolton and Mrs. Frank Meier called on Mrs. Elmer Harlan Tuesday afternoon.
Thousands of sandhill cranes migrate southward over Sidney in their annual flight to wintering grounds. The birds travel in large flocks and their distinctive cries draw much attention, resembling geese in flight.
SUNOL H H Hoops was a business caller in this vicinity Monday. Mrs Eppenmachs father returned to his home at Ewing last week after visiting here for some time. Lee Howard has a new Pontiac coach. Mr and Mrs D Wynee and daughter Loretta were Sidney shoppers Saturday. Ben Vacik has been putting in winter…
A week of community notes from Sunol and Sidney includes visits, teaching assignments, and social events. Anna Haufle visits before starting at North Port, evangelists Batts and Sommer prep gospel meetings in Surich starting Sunday, and a Saturday bridge gathering honors Floyd Billeter. The Prescott charity bake sale and a jewelry display at Lockwood’s Jewelry round out a busy period with school events and freshman initiation at the Sunol-Sidney high.
A new selection of Elgin bracelet watches is available at Lockwood's Jewelry, inviting shoppers to explore a range of styles and designs. The store highlights variety and aims to attract customers seeking classic timepieces.
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