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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1938

Page

4

Local Social Notes From Laramie And Nearby Areas

Leonard Helzer of Laramie Wyoming spent the forepart of the week with Mr and Mrs Ross Barker. Mrs W B Swenson and daughter Mrs Arnold Huff were in Torrington Wyoming on Monday visiting Mrs Donald Davis. Miss Helen Madsen returned Tuesday night from North Loup where she visited her parents Mr and Mrs N C Madsen. Mrs M Knochson arrived Wednesday morning to visit with her daughter Mrs David Ells for a few days. She is en route to her home at Schyler from Spokane Washington where she spent some time with another daughter. Mrs Robert Locke and baby daughter Lucile May were dismissed from Roche hospital Wednesday.

Leonard Helzer Laramie Wyo Ross Barker W. B. Swenson Arnold Huff Torrington Donald Davis Helen Madsen North Loup Mrs N. C. Madsen Robert Locke Lucile May Roche Hospital

Mrs. Edgar May Returns From Hastings Visit

Mrs Edgar May returned from Hastings Sunday after two weeks with friends. Mr and Mrs W E Cunningham will leave tomorrow for Omaha on a business trip and expect to return Thursday.

Edgar May Hastings W. E. Cunningham Omaha

Mrs Erwin Phelps and Jimmie Visit Idaho and West

Mrs. Erwin Phelps and Jimmie traveled to Idaho and western points to visit Mrs. Harold Arthur, planning to be away about a month.

Erwin Phelps Jimmie Idaho Western Points Harold Arthur

Local residents report weekend business and visits

Robert Van Gundy went to Scotts bluff Saturday on business. Charles Starks returned Monday from South Dakota where he has spent the last ten days visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. D Starks. Everett Kinton and M. W. Osborn made a business trip to North Platte Friday. Roy Adams, accompanied by Vick Shulz off Norton, Kansas, returned home from Norton Saturday after a three week's stay. Vick Shulz left for home Sunday.

Robert van Gundy Scottsbluff Charles Starks South Dakota Mrs R. D Starks Everett Kinton M. W. Osborn North Platte Roy Adams Vick Shulz Norton Kansas

Local Officials Tour Regional Telephone Firm

T N Withrow district commercial supervisor of Grand Island and Don I Wilson district traffic chief and C S Copps supervisor of North Platte visited the telephone company Wednesday. R M McCandless and T W Neal were in Scottsbluff Wednesday on business.

T. N. Withrow Grand Island Don I. Wilson C. S. Copps North Platte Telephone Company R. M. McCandless T W Neal Scottsbluff

Powell confined at home after skin poisoning during hunting

W. D. Powell has remained at his home since Sunday suffering from a skin poisoning contracted while hunting and aggravated by an allergic reaction to weeds and brambles.

W. D. Powell

Local notices and travel updates from area residents

J W Barnhart spent yesterday in Kimball handling business matters. Judge J L Tewell is holding court in North Platte this week. Joe Barton treated for a broken shoulder at Roche hospital was dismissed Monday. M I Westergaard left Saturday for Des Moines for a field men meeting, returning Thursday. Mrs Westergaard visiting daughter, Mrs W G Erickson, and her parents in Harlan Iowa. Mr and Mrs Roland Biggs were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Gail Price for Mr Price's birthday. Mrs R O Jackson and Mrs Leroy Woodward drove to Cheyenne Wyoming yesterday on a pleasure trip. Misses Ruth Kinton and Agnes Fitzpatrick were guests at a duck dinner at the F A Cropper home Wednesday. Mrs L C Barstow left Saturday for Fullerton to visit her parents, returning late next week. Mrs Louis Grage dismissed from Roche hospital Wednesday. Miss Doris Greenwood of North Platte expected home tonight for a two week vacation. Mr and Mrs F G Walker of Glen Ellyn Ill arrived Tuesday night for a short visit with daughter Elizabeth Walker who has been ill. Gus Hellbush and J C Preble spent Thursday in Lewellen on a business and pleasure trip.

M. I Westergaard Des Moines F. G. Walker Glen Elyn, Ir Elizabeth Walker

Business trip and visits noted in Scottsbluff and midwest

Leo Osborn spent a Thursday in Scottsbluff on a business trip. Mrs. W. J. Shoemaker is visiting friends in Illinois and Iowa.

Leo Osborn Scottsbluff W. J. Shoemaker Illinois Iowa

Nebraska delegate attends U S C A convention in Baltimore

Marius Christensen returned Sunday from Baltimore where he served as lay delegate from the Nebraska synod. He traveled via Washington enjoying many fights along the way and came back by New York, Chicago and other eastern points.

Marius Christensen Baltimore Nebraska Synod Washington New York Chicago

Mrs Perry Visits Daughter in Cheyenne

Mrs W J Perry traveled to Cheyenne on Wednesday to visit her daughter Mrs C S Turner for a few days.

Haworth and Gilbert Couple Trip Through Colorado and Wyoming

Mr and Mrs Fred Haworth and Mrs and Mrs Guy Gilbert spent a week touring Denver Port Collins and other Colorado and Wyoming points on a combined business and pleasure trip.

Fred Haworth Guy Gilbert Denver Port Collins Colorado Wyoming

Christensen Family Spends Sunday in Kim Ball

Marius Christensen accompanied by his parents Mr and Mrs H L Christensen spent Sunday in Kim ball with his brother Andrew Christensen.

Marius Christensen H. L. Christensen Kimball Andrew Christensen

Helfrich Hosts Dinner For San Francisco Guests

Mr and Mrs Peter Helfrich entertained Sunday for their house guests Mr and Mrs Stephen Luther of San Francisco California Other guests included Mrs Kate Schmidt of Sterling Ed Luther Miss Pauline Helfrich and Mary Kavanaugh The Luther men are cousins of Peter Helfrich.

Peter Helfrich Stephen Luther San Francisco Calif Kate Schmidt Sterling Ed Luther Pauline Helfrich Mary Kavanaugh Luther Men

Helfrich House Guests From Boulder Colorado

Guests of Mr and Mrs Peter Helfr ich hosted from Sunday to Wednesday last week were Mr and Mrs Ray Krogh and family from Boulder Cole. Mrs Krogh is a daughter of the Helfrichs.

Peter Helfrich Ray Krogh Boulder Cole Krogh Helfrichs

Reverend Ralph Dyer Attends Disciples Convention in Denver

Reverend Ralph Dyer, pastor of the Christian Church, travels to Denver for this week’s international convention of the Disciples of Christ, expected to discuss church matters and fellowship with other leaders.

Ralph Dyer The Christian Church International Convention of the Disciples of Christ Denver

Omaha man visits Sidney father amid illness in Dalton hospital

Norman Barnum of Omaha, son of Mr and Mrs W L Barnum of Sidney, arrived Tuesday called by his father's serious illness. He plans to remain through the period of the illness and stay nearby in Dalton hospital.

Norman Barnum Omaha W L. Barnum Sidney Dalton Hospital

Mrs Thieman Attends Funeral in Kimball Tuesday

Mrs Carl Thieman traveled to Kimball Tuesday to attend the funeral of her daughter in law's sister who died Saturday at Kimball hospital.

Carl Thieman Kimball Kimball Hospital

Fraquhar couple return from Detroit vacation

Mr and Mrs R B Fraquhar returned Sunday from Detroit Michigan where they had spent a two week vacation.

R. B Fraquhar Detroit Michigan

Local visitors from Omaha and Alliance make a brief trip

Mrs Martin Dimery's sister Mrs E M Sunderland of Omaha visited on Monday. Mrs O C Grabher and her son Bobbie returned from Alliance after ten days away. Mr Grabher drove there to bring them home to Sidney.

Martin Dimery E. M. Sunderland Omaha O. C. Grabher Bobbie Alliance Mr. Gabher Sidney

Mrs C Kucera Celebrates 82nd Birthday With Friends

Mrs. C. Kucera marked her 82nd birthday last Monday receiving cards and gifts from several friends.

C. Kucera

Scouts Hold Regular Meeting at Auditorium

The Boy Scouts conducted their regular meeting Wednesday night in the auditorium. Mr and Mrs Guy Berry were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Glen Bales on Wednesday.

Boy Scouts Guy Berry Mrs Glen Bales

Rebekah Lodge Holds Wednesday Meeting at Odd Fellows Hall

The Rebekah Lodge met Wednesday evening for its regular business session in the Odd Fellows Hall. The gathering focused on routine lodge affairs and upcoming community activities.

Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall

Louis Miller Handles Affairs in Greeley

Louis Miller spent yesterday in Greeley addressing business matters and meeting with local contacts, coordinating plans and reviewing documents. He focused on regional issues and next steps for ongoing projects.

Notable Omaha figures hunt near Broadwater this weekend

William Jeffers and George Brand eis, former Union Pacific president and owner of a large Omaha department store, joined Joe Simodynes for a weekend hunting outing near Broadwater on Saturday and Sunday.

William Jeffers George Brandeis Union Pacific Railroad Omaha Joe Simodynes Broadwater

Mrs Johnston and Myrtle Johnston Leave for Omaha Winter

Mrs Rosa Johnston and her daughter Myrtle depart for Omaha to spend the winter there. Myrtle will stay a few days in Omaha before returning to their home in California.

Local man Bassett visits Sidney in sales role

Kenneth Bassett, formerly a Sidney druggist and now a resident of Boulder, was in Sidney on Thursday. He has been transferred to the territory as a salesman for the John Wyeth Company and will make regular calls in Sidney.

Kenneth Bassett Sidney Mr. Bassett Boulder John Wyeth

Girl Scouts Sponsor Talk and Stamps Sale Planned

The B and P W board met Wednesday to discuss sponsoring Girl Scouts in Sitney with Miss Gwen Jorgenson as leader and to plan tuberculosis stamp sales. Girl Scout Troop No. 1 met at the city auditorium Tuesday, with several girls completing second class requirements and preparing for an Investiture Ceremony. Lawrence M. Clinton, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Clinton, Creighton University law student, was chosen by the faculty for membership in the Servientes scholastic fraternity.

Girl Scouts Sitney Gwen Jorgenson City Auditorium Lawrence M. Clinton Frank ‘Clinton Creighton University Omaha Servientes Ad Legem

Mrs Edith Hostettler Arrives for Indefinite Stay

Mrs Edith Hostettler of Ouray Colorado arrived Monday to stay indefinitely with her daughter Mrs Fred Runge.

Edith Hostettler Ouray, Colo Fred Runge

Ducks Dinner Guests at Potter Home

Mr and Mrs W E Gehrig Mr and Mrs Carl Jones and Mr and Mrs Fred Stevens attended a duck dinner Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs E J Brown ing of Potter.

W E. Gehrig Carl Jones Fred Stevens E. J. Browning Potter

Coffees and Wynnes Vacation Visit Ends

Mr and Mrs John Coffee and their son Ed with Thomas Wynne of Hastings spent a few days at relatives Mr and Mrs Dennis Wynne and returned home on Monday.

John Coffee Thomas Wynne Hastings Dennis Wynne

Baker couple take Denver trip during weekend

Dr and Mrs R S Baker drove to Denver Sunday morning on a business and pleasure trip returning Monday night. Rev A Cortney and Ed Cortney were dinner guests at the H P Cortney home Monday night. Mr and Mrs Francis Egging were callers later in the evening.

Mrs. R. S. Baker Denver Rev A. Cortney Ed Cortney H. P. Cortney Francis Egging

Califor nia cousin visits Ellsworth home weekend

Miss Bertha Johnston of California, cousin of Mrs. Lee Ellsworth, visited over the weekend at the Ellsworth home while traveling to Omaha.

Bertha Johnston California Lee Ellsworth Ellsworth Omaha

Move In Winter Trip Heads West For Struve Family

Mr and Mrs Hans Struve and their children left Sunday for Oregon to spend the winter. Mrs Archie McMillan of Potter visited the J A Martin home in Sidney on Monday.

Hans Struve Oregon Archie McMillan Potter J. A. Martin Sidney

Boyd Family Visit Spans North Dakota to Colorado

Mr and Mrs Keith Boyd of Bismarck North Dakota and John Boyd of Whittier California arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Douglas Boyd Sunday night. They plan a two week visit with the Boyds in which hunting will be done. The two men are brothers of Douglas Boyd.

Keith Boyd Bismark N. Dak John Boyd Whittier Calif Douglas Boyd Fleming Colo Boyds

Kokjer and Conley Couples Spend Pleasure Trip Days

Mr and Mrs T E Kokjer spent Monday in Alliance on a pleasure trip. Mr and Mrs G W Conley of Fort Morgan were guests of Mr and Mrs R B Hamilton yesterday.

Mrs T. E. Kokjer Alliance G. W. Conley Fort Morgan R. B. Hamilton

Lindsay couple depart Gibbon after visit here

Mr and Mrs J W Lindsay of Gibbon have been staying at the home of their daughter Mrs R E Welch and husband for the past two weeks. They left yesterday for their home in Gibbon.

J. W. Lindsay Gibbon R. E. Welch Sasband

Legion, VFW hold regular meetings this month

Regular American Legion Post 17 meeting set for Tuesday October 28 in the Legion room at City Auditorium at 8 o'clock led by Commander Roy Greenlee. Legion Auxiliary meets Tuesday October 25 in the Fireman room at the City Auditorium at 8 o'clock led by President Mrs Chris Hansen. VFW meets on the second Tuesday monthly led by Commander A M Leaf-Cale. Support your organization by your presence.

American Legion Post Legion City Auditorium Roy Greenlee American Legion Auxiliary Chris Hansen A. M. Leaf- Cale

VFW Post Members Tour Scottsbluff to Ogallala Installation

Local V F W Post members joined a Scottsbluff delegation to Ogallala to establish a new Veteran of Foreign Wars Post. The Kensington Auxiliary met with Mrs BE Range to sew aprons and cuddle toys for the Veterans hospital gift shop in Lincoln. Gifts and information are available from Mrs R V Francis and Mrs Chris Hansen. Two members are home from the hospital and another remains hospitalized.

V. F. W. Post Scottsbluff Ogallala Veteran of Foreign War Post Kensington of BE. Range Veteran’s Hospital, Lincoln

Earl Berry Family in Care of General Delivery

The Earl Berry family of Edinburg Texas request friends in Sidney to write to them, sent in care of General Delivery. The note asks for letters and greetings reaching the recipients through the general delivery mail route.

Earl Berry Edingburg Texas Sidney

Service officer Hugh Slawson aids veterans in city water office

Hugh Slawson in the city water office is the Service officer. He will gladly attend to any veteran problem. If you know any person who may be entitled to a pension, direct them to speak with Mr Slawson, who is very interested in any matter pertaining to veterans.

Hugh Slawson City Water Office Mr. Slawson

Club officers chair Tuesday unit meeting plans

Membership chairman Miss Emily Gould and Unit Activity chairman Mrs W P Ackerman will headline the Tuesday meeting. They will present thoughts to the unit and oversee the hospitality hour after the Post and Auxiliary business sessions.

Emily Gould W. P. Ackerman

Warning on Unauthorized Sale of Mortgaged FSA Property

Harold Bond county supervisor announced after a letter from Cal A Ward regional director that clients of the Farm Security Administration who sell property mortgaged by the agency without consent face criminal prosecution Purchasers who do not return such property on demand may face civil action Ward reiterates FSA policy against unauthorized sales and notes cases on record in the regional office where willful sales led to prosecution and conviction Bond says loan clients are helped to rehabilitate but unauthorized sales of borrowers in bad faith will be prosecuted.

Farm Security Administration Harold Bond Cal. A. Ward Ward FSA Bond

Warning to buyers on Farm Security sales for mortgaged property

The Farm Security administration warns purchasers to check if property is mortgaged before buying, as title passes yet the mortgage lien remains. If restitution to the government is not possible, the county supervisor may require repayment of the debt or return of the property, with liability for its value. Authorization from the county supervisor is needed when sales aid client rehabilitation.

Bond

Beer Council Praised By Safety Authority

John G. Aldrich president of the Nebraska Safety Council commends the Nebraska Brewers & Distributors Committee for enforcing laws against sales to minors and intoxicated persons. He notes Nebraska’s low alcohol-related accidents and lauds the group for highway safety efforts. Aldrich’s letter to Charles E. Sandall highlights temperance as key public welfare policy.

John G. Aldrich The Nebraska Safety Council Nebraska Brewers & Beer Distributors Committee Aldrich Charles E. Sandall Lincoln Nebraska Sandall

Nebraska Safety Council Convention Held in Fremont

Readable text notes a annual convention of the Nebraska Safety Council taking place in Fremont on November 28. It mentions event date and location with no additional details available.

Nual The Nebraska Safety Council Fremont

Prisoners Wear Numbers In Kano Jails Stripes For Jailers

In Kano northern Nigeria prisoners wear numbers while jailers wear stripes. In Ireland demand rises for more technical and general schools for farmers to boost agricultural skill and productivity.

Kano Nigeria Ireland

Jars sealed with rubber bands inspire rug grip idea

A quirky tip suggests sewing common rubber bands under rug corners to prevent sliding when stepped on during hurried moments. In Peru a health measure makes social insurance compulsory for all employees under age 60 earning under $750 annually.

Peru

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Vogt J. W. Barnhart J. L. Tewell Joe Barton Roland Biggs Gail Price Mr. Price R. O. Jackson Leroy Woodward Cheyenne Ruth Kinton Agnes Fitzpatrick F. A. Cropper L. C. Barstow Fullerton C. M Philbrick Louis Grage Doris Greenwood Anna Greenwood Gus Hellbush J. C. Preble Lewellen Heaton P. J. Heaton Louis Miller Greeley American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Vida Grage J. W. Weiand Beer Council Safety Authority E. E. Hiett Democratic Lane Mary-Lane Greenlees Jane Withers Pat O’brien NOTRE Prizo Hank Ag Tex Singing Cowboy Young America Tex Ritter Fred Astaire Ginger. Rogers inViNg Ralph Bellamy Luella Gear Jack Carson Franklin Pangborn Clarence Kolb Icture
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