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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1931
Page
4
A整理 of social notes lists visits by Ben Wilkerson of Denver and Rev F Charling Mills among others in Sidney. Residents travel to Denver Omaha McCook Lincoln and San Antonio for business and family reasons while locals welcome relatives and celebrate a newborn son at Virgil Atkins home.
Clayton Parks departed Thursday morning for Sheridan Wyoming to take a position with an electrical concern. He travels with his mother Mrs J J Parks who will stay indefinitely in Sheridan with him.
Judge and Mrs. G. P. Kratz and their sons travel to Boulder to visit Mrs. Kratzs brother G. W. Paper. They will attend Saturdays football game between Colorado University and Missouri.
Mrs. J. J. Parks and her son Clayton and daughter Florence traveled to Gothenburg Sunday to visit relatives after learning S. S. Kaufman, the brother-in-law of Mrs. Parks, had died at his home there.
Mr and Mrs F O Burgess entertained guests at a well arranged country club dinner Tuesday night honoring Mrs BE L Forney and Mrs C M Duff of Lincoln. Also present were Mr and Mrs G H Doran with covers laid for them.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Phelps entertained members of the Walther league of the south divide at their home last Friday evening. Twenty two participants enjoyed games and a well prepared lunch.
Thirty neighbors and friends gathered at Miss Goldie Jelinek’s south Sidney home on Wednesday for a surprise birthday celebration. The nicely arranged event featured games and a late hour lunch provided by the self-invited guests.
Members of the L. W. club met Tuesday night at Mrs J D Bolton's Lorenzo district home for the monthly social. Bridge was played and a fine lunch served with three tables in play. Honors went to Mrs B E Browning for high score and Mrs G W Frankberger for low score.
A Tuesday night social affair at the country club saw Mr and Mrs McKinley McIntosh host Sans Souci club members for a seven o'clock dinner followed by bridge. Three tables played for prizes with high scores shared by Mrs E S Sherrerd and R W Zimmerle. Special guests included Mr and Mrs Clifton McIntosh.
Mrs. R. V. Schwenke entertained eight guests at a one o clock luncheon with bridge afterward. Two tables played cards and the high score prize went to Mrs. D. W. Ewing.
Guests included Mrs. Ewing, Mrs. A. H. Daugherty, Mrs. John Williams, Mrs. Frank Darner, Mrs. Raymond Maley, Mrs. R. B. Klein and Mrs. Peterson of Lodge Pole.
The American Legion auxiliary executive board met last Friday night and the new president Mrs. William Mortensen appointed standing committee chairmen for the year. Appointments include Mrs. L. L. Lockwood rehabilitation, Mrs. C. H. Gardner Americanism, Mrs. Fred Mauser welfare, Mrs. C. H. Hutchison publicity, and Mrs. John Seyllers and Mrs. A. D. Greenlee captains of the membership committee.
Members of the Rebekah Kensington held a regular Wednesday meeting to plan sending a Thanksgiving Box to the Odd Fellows and Rebekah home at York. Vice President Mrs L W Taylor presided in the president’s absence. A large turnout joined in activities, a social hour, and lunch. Hostesses were Mrs L M Sheldon and Mrs Lena Johnson.
Mrs J O Johnson entertained a newly organized bridge club this week with a 1 PM luncheon at the country club and an afternoon of bridge at her home. Members included Mrs Johnson, Mrs Guy V Doran, Mrs C S Radcliff, Mrs A S Hardy, Mrs F A Barger, Mrs J H Wade, Mrs B C Grabill and Mrs G R Brill. Honors went to Mrs Grabill. The club plans to meet biweekly.
The monthly Knights of Columbus event at St Patrick's academy drew many attendees Wednesday night. Nine tables of bridge and seven of 500 were in play with prizes awarded for top scores. Mrs W E Gehrig and Clifton won bridge high and low. Willis Beyer and Mrs Albert Grage took 500 prizes. Miss Bernice Kelly won the bacon door prize. Refreshments followed, served by the Knights.
The home of Mr and Mrs John Theis marked their 25th anniversary with a 6 oclock dinner Saturday night followed by 500 and musical numbers. Attendees included theis family friends and neighbors such as Martin Christensen Frank Halsey L I Omel H Niebaum and Albert Brandel. The Royal Neighbors Kensington held a meeting at Mrs Glen Hedgecock s home with 21 members and three visitors including Mrs A E Wright LaGrange and D E Wiemer. A health lesson led by Mrs Everett Foster and refreshments by Mrs Hedgecock and Mrs Blair concluded the afternoon. A monthly bridge luncheon for country club ladies was noted as a standout social event on Tuesday.
Seventy women gathered for a fall season luncheon and bridge event. Covers were laid for 35, eight tables played, and yellow decor set a seasonal tone. Awards for high and second high scores and consolation went to Mrs. G. R. Brill, Mrs. M. G. Howard, and Mrs. L. A. Donahoe, with hostesses listed.
The Business and Professional Womans club met in the Methodist church basement for a regular dinner meeting led by president Irma Lehmkuhl. Three minute talks outlined duties of standing committees, with members naming leaders for membership emblem program publicity research legislation public relations international relations.
The North Platte Monument Company completed the erection last week of one of the finest memorials in Sidney Cemetery for Mrs. E. L. Aptegrove. It stands as a lasting tribute chosen by her family.
Grain markets firmed toward the week end October 9 with moderate gains as new laws aided principal grains and security market strength from the national credit plan supported wheat. Foreign markets remained unsettled with varied exchange rates and ample stocks in British ports. German wheat was $1.38 at Hamburg, Paris milling wheat $1.61, Milan $1.31, and Atlantic shipments to Liverpool showed mixed grades.
The sectioned state reveals a memorial on the E. L. Uptegrove lot built in rock of ages granite. The main shaft features a grape vine carving and is flanked by two classic Roman vases on the base for flowers. Mr Uptegrove is congratulated for honoring his departed wife with this beautiful memorial.
The annual bazaar of St Patrick's parish will be held Wednesday and Thursday November 4 and 5. Ladies of the parish have prepared for what they call the most successful event in the parish history with committees finishing preliminaries. The bazaar will feature dinners, a fancy work booth, home candies, and a dance each evening with peppy music on a fine floor.
Southern hemisphere wheat crops near critical development stage with Australia harvests due next month and favorable conditions in Argentina though rust and frost damage noted. Prospective outturn around 180 million bushels, down from last season’s 212 million. Domestic cash markets firming along futures, shipments limited, and prices rising as mills seek supply.
Daniel C. Dakeman, last Revolutionary War pensioner, died April 5, 1869 at age 109 years eight months eight days, 86 years after the war closed. The last Revolutionary War widow to receive a pension was Esther Damon, widow of Noah Damon, who died November 11, 1006 in Plymouth, Vermont.
A quoted Aphorism from the newspaper column likens men’s dating preferences to morning glory blossoms. It describes attraction as bright, sunny, and self contained, suggesting a light, metaphorical reflection rather than reporting a news event.
A brief sentiment notes that law seems binding to many only when a policeman is present, reflecting a street view on enforcement. The line appears in a Milwaukee Sentinel context alongside telegraph wantads promising results for readers seeking services.
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