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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1925
Page
16
Harpers column notes how news fakers spread rumors and stresses verification. It mixes light anecdotes about gossip, unsigned letters, a Denver Omaha joke, Legion conventions, and playful quips on marriage law, American life, and a golf pool update from Helnie Bauman.
A Paynette Wisconsin couple and Mrs R J Haberman Toll Wis write from Sept 28 1925 praising Sidney Nebraska tourist camp on the Lincoln highway. They commend green grass clean facilities and friendly managers Mr and Mrs Ackers and say the camp is the best along their Salt Lake City trip. They urge others to stop at Sidney camp.
A large October 1 gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Rahe marked their golden wedding. Rev Meyer spoke on faith and Heaven while memories of their 1875 German marriage and emigration to Grand Island and Wyoming County were recalled. They have twelve children and 31 grandchildren. they hope for diamond anniversaries or eternal life in Heaven.
Kimball county boys will represent Nebraska at the International Grain and Livestock Show in Chicago in December. Howard Gunderson and Chris Peterson, state champions, also won the interstate title at Bronx City, Iowa. Wayne Gray accompanied them from Dix Rural High School. The group may make the trip to Chicago to compete and represent the Dix potato club, Kimball county, and Nebraska.
A teacher argues school spirit means enthusiasm for all school aims including service, work ethic, moral character, and citizen formation. True spirit spans classroom, games, drama, and conduct, rewarding earnest, courteous, and obedient students who support teachers and community.
The note states that if we find him striving to be a good and useful citizen, he will fulfill the school’s aims and embody its spirit, as reflected by Marybelle Wooldridge.
The Sidney high school honors list names top honor point students Marybelle Wooldridge Clifford Walt Emma Weinsman Hollis Kepler Irene Bell Lester Clark and Frederick Ahrens. Classes then chose two representatives each to form the council and vote on officers. Hollis Kepler elected president Frederick Ahrens vice president Ellie Williams secretary Irene Bell treasurer. The new council aims to please the student body.
To merely nominate the candidates for president and let the students elect. The council will have charge of school parties, picnics and other affairs and is a truly governing body of our high school. Elrie Williams, Secretary.
The high school teachers held the October meeting in room 1. Miss Schlichting outlined discipline arising from pupil respect. Mr Storkan chaired a discussion on athletic eligibility and grade eligibility notices, with future talks on marks and classroom management. The next meeting is November 2.
A list of 1925 graduates and their paths shows Lowell Anderson helping on a farm with his father while Mildred Anthony works at Alre's cafe. Others attend Chadron and Lutheran normals, University of Nebraska, Grand Island business college, or teach in local districts. The section notes Delores Carleton’s death and entries for various employments and studies across Nebraska and nearby states.
A long list of prize awards from the Cheyenne County Fall Festival includes banners and pageants across rural districts and towns, honoring individuals such as H Elgenberg Cora Retzlaff Helen McDaniel Edgar Berkland and Potter Gurley. Livestock prizes cover Holstein and Duroc cattle Poland China hogs Barred Plymouth Rocks White Plymouth Rocks Rhode Island Reds Wyandottes Buff Orpingtons Leghorns and other breeds, with winners including Olson Son Johnson and Son Duroc Hawkins Slack Kretz Beyer and Prass among others and ribbons for grand champions.
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