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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1935
Page
6
Following a lecture, the Sidney high school orchestra performed, then vaudeville acts under J. W. Cochran. The chamber of commerce hosted a dance with Hank Barker and his orchestra as part of the program, and attendees praised the event.
Dixon and Elverillo set to clash next as upcoming boxing card advances. Bill Dixon defeated Cowbsy Smith of Oshkosh in a one round KO, while Chick Eldridge beat Chick Condy in six brutal rounds. Eldridge will face Eddie Chism in a revenge rematch after a prior draw. Poole promises more strong fighters and priced options, with McQuillan dropped as rougher going shifted the plan. Dixon’s prior victories over McQuillan are noted as evidence of his drawing power.
Large turnout at county and state discussions showed farmer interest in a vote on the Corn Hog issue. Brokaw rejected eastern charges that propaganda is driving support, urging skeptics to attend farm meetings to hear producers discuss the matter firsthand.
Radio commentator Kaltenborn argues there will be no world war as long as Italy withdraws gracefully, Britain stands with the League of Nations, and sanctions press Italy into retreat. He praises President Roosevelt for crises action and stresses cooperation of nations for peace.
Frank Wait said yesterday volunteers are welcome for the event planned for Halloween with the party possibly at the junior high school or the old central school playground for races if lights are unavailable. Last year about 300 children attended the event, indicating a sizable community effort.
The board met in special session led by chairman Guy Shaw. Present were A A Fenske Ford Weikhorst J W Billeter P J Heaton I L Pindell. Jurors were chosen under Nebraska law for multiple districts including Bronson Earl Baston Arvid Livingston and many others across Colton Chambers Eagle Gurley Huntsman Lodgepole Lorenzo Potter Pleasant View Sidney and Sidney Nos. 1 and 2 with numerous names listed.
RKO Radio presents The Last Days of Pompeii a dramatic recreation of Vesuvius eruption and Roman Empire splendor Preston Foster stars as Marcus Basil Rathbone as Pontius Pilate John Wood Marcus son Alan Hale Louise Calhern Dorothy Wilson Gloria Shea and David Holt in major roles Merian C Cooper produced with Ernest B Schoedsack directing Ruth Rose screenwriter from James Ashmore Creelman and Melville Baker Fox Theatre hosts Sunday and Monday
A plan to provide entertainment with a projector and film screenings is underway. William Jones has charge of arranging this feature and ensuring the event runs smoothly.
Mrs. Bee Be, longtime Sidney resident, dies in East. The Beebe family, active in social affairs, had lived in Sidney before moving to Twin Falls Idaho and later Chicago where they resided.
Sidney players include C. W. Hadley R. C. Bauer C. P. Millett Glen Ayres W. R. Pettett Ed Meyer Harry Witters T. E. Brooks J. J. Driever. Trognitz Oscar Redeen Charles Johnson. Union Valley names Roger Brennan Martin Anderson Henry Vick Jack Devier Ed Ewing Fred Schuler Lloyd Yowell.
There being no further business the meeting stood adjourned to meet again November 5 or at special call of the chairman.
Weekday masses at 7 a m and Sunday masses at 7 and 9 30 a m plus 11 a m worship. Instruction and benediction at 7 30 p m. Pastor Anton Link. Church school at 9 45 a m. Epworth league at 6 30 p m. Evening worship 7 30 p m with sermon The Old Forks at Home. Special recognitions for oldest person and longest married couple. Monday 4 15 p m Standard Bearers. Friday 7 30 p m Sacred concert by Mario Capelli Italian-American tenor and former Vatican choir member.
Friday evening choir practice. Sunday worship at 11 with sermon following Bible school at 9:45. Rector P. E. Spehr invites all to attend. First Lutheran Church holds early service at 9:30 with Bible school at 10:30. On November 3 at Sidney a special mission celebration is set for 11 and a Reformation anniversary program at 2 PM.
The article notes 7 30 p m services commemorating the 400th anniversary of the English Bible. Rev Fred Wiegman of First Lutheran North Platte and Rev W S Guss speak as guest speakers with others assisting. Members are invited to spend the day, bring lunch for noon fellowship, and join in these special services led by Dr W T Kahse.
At 10 a m Sunday school and 11 a m worship led by Pastor Dr Paul P Cheff the topic is The Prayer of Faith.
St Pauls Lutheran Church holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m German services at 9 30 a m English services at 10 30 a m and Mt Vernon services at 8 p m The sermon topic is Matrimony a life long union of man and wife unto one flesh instituted by God and entered into by rightful betrothal The commandment Thou shall not commit adultery governs preserving the divine ordinance of matrimony. Out of the married estate flew all other estates. Well ordered human.
An argument asserts that society rests on the home and warns that corruption within the household leads to broad decay and collapse, urging adherence to fundamental family values as a safeguard for social stability.
A Gurley man extols Franklin D Roosevelt while criticizing a 500 million dollar farm aid plan, accusing it of aiding grain speculators and farm board members. He claims reforms failed, two and a half years of treatment brought slow improvement for most patients.
A reader reflects on the relief of better health following a switch of doctors and acknowledges high bills from long illness. The note suggests willingness to exhaust savings for a cure if needed, then ends with a Halloween dance announcement by Hank Barker's orchestra on October 31 at the auditorium.
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