Ruth Elder Completes Ocean Flight to Europe
Ruth Elder, first woman to cross the ocean in a plane, landed near Rotterdam Holland after leaving New York Tuesday. Reports say the Stinson Detroiter went off course but she and pilot Haldeman corrected and reached Paris safely, with earlier scenes of uncertainty over weather and visibility.
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Ruth
Atlantic Ocean
Paris
Holland
New York
Roterdam
Elder
Haldeman
Miss Elder
Roosevelt Field
Spain
Spanish
Ocean
Final Report Dates Set for Boys and Girls Club Contest
Final report sheets have been sent to the reporters taking part in the summer news writing contest sponsored by the Sidney papers. Winners, judged by a committee including Mr Willey, will be announced after November. The top entrant earns travel to Lincoln and expenses to compete in the state club news writing contest during club week in June. Seven stories were written for every ten meetings this summer across Nebraska clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Willey
Lincoln
Nebraska
County Superintendent Visits Cheyenne County Schools
County Superintendent Gertrude M. Nelson plans official visits to Cheyenne County schools for several weeks. She will be in her office only on Tuesdays and Saturdays during the visiting period, directing county business as usual on those days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude M. Nelson
Cheyenne County
Bonham Wins Winchester Gun for Heading Sales Campaign
C. W. Bonham a driver agent for Western Nebraska Oil company wins a Winchester shotgun from Manager Robineau for leading 19 salesmen in August sales of oil and gasoline. Results of the contest held last month are not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Bonham
Western Nebraska Oil Company
Robineau
Dalton Silver Wedding Anniversary at Laura Home
Sunday October 9 marked the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs P J Dalton long time Cheyenne county residents near Laura A large gathering of friends attended a six oclock wedding dinner at the Dalton home where guests included Ed Walsh and family William Rohde and family John Isngel and family E J Leonard Henry Hargens and family Meyers and family William Sachs and family Frank Christens en Andrew Nelson and family Frances Julia Scanlon Alice Morton and the Dalton family Gifts of silver were presented to the honored couple The festivities were tastefully arranged and remembered as a milestone in their life together Continued on page 12.
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P. J. Dalton
Cheyenne County
Laura
Dalton
Ed Walsh
William Rohde
John Isngel
E. J. Leonard
Henry Hargens
Meyers
William Sachs
Frank Christensen
Grain Dealers assail McNary Haugen and Fess bills
Charles Quinn of Toledo, secretary treasurer of the Grain Dealers association, told 2,000 delegates at Omaha during the 32nd annual convention that the present grain distribution system is sound and attacked McNary Haugen and Fess bills as politically inspired. He argued many lawmakers voted to embarrass President Coolidge or force a veto, not on their merits.
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Omaha
Nebr
Charles Quinn
Toledo
Ohio
Grain Dealers Association
McNary-Haugen
Quinn
Coolidge
Aged Sidney Resident Dies After Illness
John Jorgen Rasmussen longtime Sidney resident died Wednesday night at 11 45 after a brief pneumonia illness. Born Lopland Island Denmark he was about 69. A sister remains in Denmark with no known relatives in the U S. Funeral services Friday at 2 PM Trinity Lutheran Church Rev W T Kahse officiating interment Sidney cemetery burial by Howards Funeral Service.
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John Jorgen Rasmussen
Sidney
Mr. Rasmussen
Lopland Island
Denmark
Trinity Lutheran Church
W. T. Kahse
Sidney Cemetery
Howard
Hepner Clothing to Add Modern Front on Central Avenue
Manager A. J. Hepner announces a fine new front for the Hepner Clothing store on Central avenue. The entrance and display unit will be among the citys most modern. Additional improvements will enhance appearance and widen stocked offerings at the enterprising emporium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Hepner
Hepner Clothing Company
Central Avenue
Hepner
Mrs Doran Visits Here From Wyoming to See Sons
Mrs Katherine Doran of Lusk Wyoming arrived in the city on Tuesday for a social visit at the homes of her sons H T Doran and Guy V Doran.
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Katherine Doran
Lusk
Wyo
City
H. T. and
Guy V. Doran
Corn Crop Fully Matured Across Nebraska Counties
Nebraska crop data show 86 percent of corn mature by October 1 with seven percent damaged by frost and seven percent still ripening. Forecasts: 268 million bushels produced, about 33 bushels per acre, oats at 28.2 bushels. Reports from farmers, grain dealers, and bankers support strong yields statewide.
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Nebraska
A. E. Anderson
Anderson
Nebraska Corn Belt
Conference of Lutheran Synod to Meet Next Week
The western conference of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Nebraska will meet at Trinity Lutheran church in this city on Thursday and Friday October 21 and 22 with Rev W T Kahse in charge. Attendees include prominent Nebraska dignitaries and visiting pastors. After Thursday arrivals a 12:30 dinner will be served, followed by Holy Communion at 1:30 led by Rev Anspach and an address by Rev Dr Guss at 3.00. Dr Kahse will report on the pension campaign at 3:30, a banquet at 6:30, and an eight o'clock service with Dr C J Rockey. Friday opens with devotional service and finance talks led by Mr Hendy.
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Western Conference
The
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Nebraska
Trinity Lutheran
W. T. Kahse
Nebraska
Anspach
First Lutheran Church of
North Platte
Guss
Omaha
Kahse
Sidney Church
W. J. Hendy
C. J. Rockey
Elfin
Ill
Leonard
Oshkosh
Hendy
Western Nebraska Oil to Build New Bulk Plant in Sidney
Western Nebraska Oil Company plans a bulk lubricating oil plant near its Union Pacific station in Sidney. A 100 by 150 foot plot will house 5200 gallon tanks with space for six more, a barreling and steam plant, repair shop, trucks garage, and a modern office. Initial cost exceeds 15000 dollars as shipments switch to tank cars from Pennsylvania refineries. The firm operates branches across western Nebraska and specializes in Powertube oils and Powerine gasoline.
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Western Nebraska Oil Company
Nebraska
Sidney
Bud” Robineau
Union Pacific
Pennsylvania
Robineau
Well Known Resident to Leave Cheyenne County
Mrs Mamie Farr a well known resident of the north table country plans a public sale of her farm equipment live stock and household goods to be held Thursday October 20 at 10 oclock The sale near Dalton 13 miles west and 15 miles north of Potter will feature largely new machinery and good livestock Fundingsland Millett auctioneers Mrs Farr retires to Ravenna Neb to live with her aging parents Mr and Mrs John FisherFriends across the county regret her departure
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Mamie Farr
North Table Country
Dalton
Potter
McCarthy Couple Adopt Boy During Omaha Visit
Mr and Mrs J L McCarthy return from Omaha where they adopted a three year old boy named Jack from a Catholic children home and brought him home. The couple described him as an exceedingly fine youngster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. McCarthy
Omaha
Nebraska Meets Grinnell in Grid Battle Saturday
Lincoln Nebraska October 13 Nebraska faces Grinnell Saturday afternoon in a football showdown. After a 6 to 7 loss to Missouri the Huskers keen on a strong rebound with a stout line and improved kicking, aiming to leverage a weight advantage over Grinnell and push forward for first downs.
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Nebraska
Grinnell
Lincoln
Nebr
Missouri
Iowa Pioneers
Jay Brown
Blue Howell
Dan McMullen
Bill Bronson
Thorugh
Tiger
County fair prize awards to be paid by L Nebauer
County Agent L D Willey says prize awards for Cheyenne county fair exhibits will be paid by Leslie Nebauer if Treasurer Martin W Dimery is absent. A list of prize winners is printed in The Telegraph on page four.
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L. D. Willey
Telegraph
Cheyenne County Fair
Fair
Leslie Nebauer
Martin W. Dimery
Telegraph Today
Frances Willard Union Hosts Meeting With Program
October gathering at Mrs H Christensen home featured devotionals by Mrs Samuel Light and a program led by new president Mrs C P Millett. Readings from Ella Boole of New York and reports from the Minneapolis national convention highlighted the event, with 1600 delegates and 51,849 new members noted.
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Frances Willard Union
H. Christensen
Samuel Light
C. P. Millett
Womans Christian Temperance Union
Minneapolis
Ella A. Boole
New York
Millett
Charles Wright
Alta A. Valentine
H. S. Tipton
America
W. H. Ellis
Union
James Whitcomb Riley
W. J. Shoemaker
Cheyenne County Farmers Entered in Pig Contest
Five Cheyenne county farmers participate in the Nebraska pig crop contest aiming to raise more pigs per sow and more pork per sow in 180 days. At Beyer farm 15 miles NW of Sidney, M B Posson and O O Waggener of the Agricultural College will host a hog sanitation meeting on Monday October 17 at 2 pm.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
P. J. Beyer
Sidney
M. B Posson
O. O. Waggener
The
Agricultural College
Messrs. Posson
Waggener
Beyers Farm
Posson
P J. Beyer
Mid-Week Services At The Christian Church
The Christian church invites all to a regular mid week service each Thursday night named church night. Three parts: prayer meeting 5:30 to 8, preaching and sermon 8 to 8:30 by the pastor, and choir practice from 8:30. Open to all, designed to inspire and educate, with a cordial invitation to attend.
Bridgeport Football Contingent Arrives for Conference Game
Bridgeport football team arrives in town for a conference contest against Coach Weymouth's warriors this afternoon at Athletic Port, with kickoff slated for 2 30. Sidney fans are urged to back their team as a strong Bridgeport squad is expected to provide a swift challenge and a hard-fought victory.
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Bridgeport
Weymouth
Warriors
Athletic Port
Sidney
Land fraud ring arrests over forged Nebraska deeds
Four men led an elaborate land sales scheme using forged deeds and abstracts to sell Western Nebraska land. The group obtained blanks, forged deeds, and used fake notaries to sell properties to innocent buyers, with over 200000 dollars in forged documents found. They faced federal charges and bonds set at 5000 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin T. Morrison
Omaha
Charlies Aker
Kansas City
Guy Weir
Crookston
Nebr
Roy I. Wilkinson
Shelton
Nebraska
Denver
Sioux City
Sioux Falls
S. D
Williams
Sleepless Driving Wonder to Visit Here Saturday
Elmer Steele the sleep less long distance driving wonder plans a 175 hour nonstop test in a Star six coach. He will be at the Star Sales Service garage in Sidney Saturday at three o clock to gasoline the car will run in high gear with Steele at the wheel. Steele aims to exceed 6500 miles and longer duration than his previous mark while observers note Fred Smith recently set a 104 hour 15 minute endurance in a Star four with similar restrictions.
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Fundingsland & Reisdorff
Star Car
Elmer Steele
Star Six
Steele
Sidney
Star Sales & Service
Fred Smith
Smith
New Pastor Arrives for Gurley Community Church
Rev. Arnold O. Kenyon succeeds Rev. T. E. Smith as pastor at Gurley Community Methodist Church. He visited The Telegraph during a city stop, is highly regarded, and opens his work here amid favorable conditions in the Gurley area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold O. Kenyon
T. E. Smith
Gurley Community Methodist Church
Kenyon
Gurley Church
Operations For Appendix Removal At Taylor Hospital
Operations for the removal of the appendix were performed last Saturday at the Taylor hospital upon Aaron Boyes of northwest of Sidney for Co A. Glassburn of the Sidney Draw and for George R. McElheny of Bridgeport.
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Taylor Hopsital
Aaron Boyes
Northwest of
Sidney
Co. A. Glassburn
Sidney Draw
George R. McElheny
Bridgeport
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Ruth Elder
Bonham
Winchester Gun
Mrs. P. J. Dalton
OTATE
Hepner Clothing
Mrs. Doran
Conference OF Lutheran Synod
W. T. Kahle
Plans Fine Meeting
L. Neubauer
Gurley Community
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