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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1931
Page
2
Mrs J D Bolton reports a busy Lorenzo community week with club meeting on October 15 hosted by Mrs Clyde Robertson all members except one present. Neighbors visited families, celebrated birthdays, hosting guests, and the school listened to Mr Hoover’s address promoting citizenship and patriotism.
A brief pun from the Los Angeles Times notes that space is curved as described by Einstein, remarking on the observation shortly before lunch and framing it as a concave concept.
A historical column notes items from 14, 24, and 44 years ago in Sidney. It mentions Edward Shoemaker enjoying service in Hempstead New York with the Rainbow division, local officials changing duties, travels to Omaha for conventions, car accidents, relocations, and community events including receptions, county land purchases, and notable visits. The piece records residents moving, safety and health notes, posts, and society activities amid wartime service and local developments.
A Sunday gathering saw Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson and family join dinner at the Clifford Hammond residence. Many neighbors visited and shared events including windmill repairs,Denv er trip reports, and a barn dance hosted by the P. Herboldsheimer farm with rabbit hunters of the community enjoying a lively evening.
Sunday visits and social news from the community include Bertramson and Gustafson families dining together Harold Sorter recovering from pneumonia and visits by Todd Nelson and Robertson households. The Jolly Neighbors club hosts a Halloween masked meeting with James Johnson’s household on October 29. Mrs Larson celebrates her first birthday with Larsons and extended family at V A Nelson home. attendees include Dewey Larson Carl Larson Frank Peetz Lina Larson and C P Herboldsheimer families.
Mrs Pearl sparks Mrs C B BKinton called on Mrs Ed Brockels by Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs C W Sparks motored to Sterling Thursday. Members of the 4 H clubs met at Elmer Hughes last week. Helen Nieman was a dinner guest at the Paul Sparks home Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Ed Wolverton spent Wednesday evening at the E V Hughes home. Mr and Mrs Schulz parents of Mrs Fred Kettler are spending a fortnight in the community. Henry Yowell and family spent Sunday at the C B Kinton home. Mr and Mrs Claud Sparks and Harry Barham were dinner guests at the Paul Sparks home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ed Wolverton entertained the Elmer Hughes family Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ed Brockersby, Mr and Mrs O L Miller and the Keep Well 4 H club girls spent Sunday afternoon at the C B Kinton home. Mr and Mrs John Henderson and son of Bayard spent Sunday at the Emma Ely home.
Frances Schwartz departed on Sunday for San Diego California where he will join the navy.
Mrs J O Lobb reports visits by R R Berry Clifton Amanda Berry to Scottsbluff and J O Lobb’s son. G B Lobb from Lincoln arrives for a few days, various calls in Sidney, and several church and society meetings planned including Grace Aid and Womans Home Missionary Society with local members.
Mrs Gee reports Bonser B M Lewis a Crook business caller Monday. Mrs Tom Kendrick ill with asthma and flu. C W Bonser caller Monday at T A Bonser home. Earl Steele helped scoop beets for F L Chapman. William Grose hailed beets for F L Chapman. Visitors from Charles City Ia Mayme Carr Gibson Ill left Tues. Mary Carr teaching near Fort Lupton visited. Carl Lidd Crook shopper S F James and son Chester picked potatoes for Harry Reeves Tuesday. Mrs T A Bonser helped with canning at C W Bonser home Tuesday. B M Lewis Crook caller Tuesday evening, then went for medical.
Dr. Rogers visited the K Krause home Tuesday with Mrs. Steele worsening illness. Mrs H E George cared for Mrs Kendrick Wednesday as did Earl Steele and H E George with potato picking. Sterling visitors included Mr and Mrs H Bluhm and others. The Chapman and Kendrick households hosted guests, and Emma Skrolle attended Crook meetings while Tom Carr was on the sick list.
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