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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1930
Page
5
A series of brief sightings and trips around Sidney include Vo Rel as Tay H G Sanders of Gurley visiting Sidney on business, Cullen N. Wright of Scottsbluff stopping by, and Leo Osborn returning from a Bridgeport trip. Local residents travel to Wakeeney Omaha Denver Sterling and to hospitals for medical care while others report visits from family and associates across Cheyenne, Bayard, Peetz and Kanab.
Mrs Henry Hargens hosted the Larkin club for a Tuesday evening bridge party with all 12 members attending and a lunch served afterward. Mrs Clyde Omen entertained four with a luncheon at Union Pacific hotel, joined by Mrs Swan Dedrick Mrs J T McIntosh and Mrs Russell Dedrick. Mr and Mrs Albin Olson hosted a family reunion dinner for relatives from Sterling Alliance Minatare and others. Mr and Mrs P J Ackles entertained five couples at a dinner bridge at the Glen Spearow home.
Wednesday night members of the S. F. T. club attended a well appointed dinner with pink roses on the table. In card games Mrs. H. B. Nelson won the ladies high, while A. J. Jorgenson took the gentlemen’s prize. Miss Florence Parks hosted the Kings Daughters meeting at her home Monday night with plans for winter activities and the annual election of officers: E. S. Stokes leader, Florence Parks vice leader, Grace McIntosh secretary and treasurer. A social hour and lunch closed the evening.
Last week featured a surprise party for Mrs Ed Ahrens with eight couples attending and bridge as entertainment. Prizes went to Mrs J E Hinek and Mrs R B Hamilton for the ladies and Mr Smith and Mr Hinek for the men, and Mrs Ahrens received pink tinted crystal. Jelty Dosen Club hosted a country club dinner for the group with bridge at the Grabill home where Mrs A D Greenlee won high among ladies and Russell Dedrick the gentlemen. The G N B Society welcomed Miss Phyllis Corbett as president Daisy Kennedy vice president J C Parks as treasurer and outlined a winter activity program. Keystone Sunday School class of the Methodist church held a well attended meeting with couples present and planned activities for the winter.
Outside guests boost attendance to 160 at a country club bridge evening with a covered dish supper and social games. The next day a bridge luncheon at Union Pacific hotel featured Hallowe en décor, calendulas, and prizes for high score. Sodality elected officers at St Patrick s church with bunco social to close. Franklin Dedrick s 11th birthday was celebrated Saturday afternoon.
A student invited school friends to his home for an afternoon party with several contest games. Guests then went to the Kings Court golf course for indoor golf rounds. Leonard Fine won the prize for best score. The event featured a yellow and black decor scheme and a white cake topped with gold candles. Attendees included Steve Martin, Keith Closman, Leonard Fine, Merle Pearson, Stanley Rabe, John Seyllers, Dick Barger, Robert Jones, and Kenneth Bales.
The Royal Neighbors Kensington met Tuesday at Mrs. T W Hawkins country home with Mrs James Sparks assisting. The newly organized society studied health, led by Mrs C M Wright, planned charity work and quilt piecing at next gathering. Seven new members joined, totaling 35. A two course lunch ended the afternoon, and November’s meeting will be at Mrs P Chambers home with Mrs Louis Blaha assisting.
Potatoes fetch about 30 cents less per bushel nationwide despite a smaller crop. A. E. Anderson of state and federal agricultural statistics notes this year’s yield at 352,206,000 bushels versus the 1924-28 average of 392,605,000. Last year produced 358,796,000. The 1926 crop was short at 354,328,000 with an average price near 1.46 dollars. Historical three-year short average stands at 358,594,000 bushels.
Western Nebraska reports a very good commercial potato crop with prices around 65 to 70 cents per bushel. Shipments may match last year's record movement despite a shorter crop. Analysts warn buyers face decreased purchasing power this year, affecting storage decisions and future demand.
The speaker cited an unfavor able employment situation and a tendency for prices to rise, indicating economic pressure and anticipated inflation concerns. The remark framed prospects as challenging for workers and households facing higher costs.
Millinery event offering hats at wholesale prices on Saturday the 18th. First come, first served. Room No. 2, over Gift Shop. Doors open at 10 oF.
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