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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1936
Page
7
Miss Agnes Phelps returned Sunday from a two week vacation with relatives at Lincoln and Auburn Miss Leona Lindley spent Wednesday with friends at Scottsbluff This brief society update records two young women visiting relatives and friends in different Nebraska towns during the recent days
Fred Peters and Gus Hellbush were among pheasant hunters who bagged their limit on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs C R Mortensen recently moved into an apartment in Omar court. Mr and Mrs Herman Armuth of Dalton were business visitors in Sidney Wednesday afternoon. Jack Coates went to North Platte Wednesday morning to spend the rest of the week with his grandparents. M H Allen left Monday for Wyoming to spend several days deer hunting with Mrs Allen.
Mr and Mrs R E Welsh visited Ogallala Wednesday afternoon due to the serious illness of the farmers' father. Mrs M G Talcott and Mrs Cleo Davisson of Sundl shopped in Sidney Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs E B Robinson of Lincoln were overnight guests of Mr and Mrs A J Perkins enroute to Idaho Springs Cal. Mr and Mrs Claude Goling of Alliance called in Sidney Wednesday for business affairs.
Mr and Mrs Martin A Block and two children of Gothenburg were guests Wednesday at the home of Mr and Mrs M J Block. Frank Boyle and daughter Ruth left Wednesday for York called due to the serious illness of Mr Boyle s mother. Mrs Emery McGirvin of Sterling spent Thursday here with her father C P Chambers who is a patient at the Taylor hospital after a major operation.
Kenneth Killham underwent emergency appendectomy at Taylor hospital on Wednesday afternoon. William Hemmer, recently treated in Scottsbluff for injuries from an explosion, returned home. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Windsheimer in Taylor hospital on Tuesday morning. Various locals hosted travelers and visitors, with couples traveling to California and Iowa for work or honeymoons. A J Jorgenson left for Omaha for a bankers convention and was to return. Several residents, including nursing student Lucille Billeter and Bell Telephone staff, are noted with visits and travels. Ralph Burton and Evelyn Portender married in Haxtur, Colorado, and other locals plan absences and homecomings. Mrs Spearow recovers from appendectomy at Roche hospital and will return home soon. Ed Bieternitz and Leo Osborn returned from a Wyoming deer hunt without success. Mrs Couch travels to St Francis and Mrs Hand to Colby for a brief visit. plans are noted for a later arrival.
The Columbine company completed a home air conditioning plant installation in the residence of Judge and Mrs. J. L. Tewell. It is the first such system to be installed in a Sidney home.
Mr. and Mrs. Jess Harvey of Pierre South Dakota stayed with Mr. and Mrs. L L Christy on Tuesday and Wednesday while traveling to Long Beach California. Mrs Harvey and Mrs Christy are longtime childhood friends.
Cc P Chambers, a pioneer resident of Sidney, had a gastro-enterostomy at Taylor hospital Wednesday morning. He is progressing as well as possible given his advanced age.
The Rose Millinery shop proprietors Rose and Grace Mc Fadden spent Wednesday and Thursday in Denver on a buying trip for their store. While they were away Mrs. Roy Depew operated the millinery shop.
Mr and Mrs F A Hand plan a Thursday trip to the eastern part of the state for a week's stay. They will visit at Wymore with their daughter Mrs Roy Whiker and family are in Lincoln with other relatives.
Miss Mildred Hatt a teacher from the east Huntsman district visited Wednesday night with her sister Mrs. Clayton Parks and left Thursday morning for Alliance to attend the district teachers convention.
Mrs W D Powell and her son Dickie and Mrs Powel's mother Mrs James Bourret of Kimball traveled to Julesburg Wednesday evening to spend a few days with their son and brother Francis Bourret and his family.
K S Agnew traded his residence at 1428 14th Avenue for the Maple Street property at 1505, previously owned by Paul Meyer. The Agnews moved into their new home about a week ago.
Jess Higgins, who farms in the west Dalton district in summer and winters in California, came back Tuesday from a three week vacation to the Texas centennial. He will depart for Long Beach in a few days.
The Queins, long-time residents of a ranch in the north Potter district for 18 years, are staying with Mr. and Mrs. Chris Hansen at their Beatrice home while Queins receive treatment. They plan to return to Beatrice to establish their future home once health improves.
Mrs A S Hardy and Mrs J W Jonhson left Wednesday morning for the eastern part of the state to visit until Saturday. Mrs Johnson will visit Lincoln with her daughter Helen Jane who teaches in the schools there. Mrs Hardy will spend the time at Omaha with her mother and her son Arthur a medical student at the state university.
Mr and Mrs Fred Flicker and their son Eugene depart today for North Platte to reside during winter. Carl and Fred Flicker operate Flicker Packing there, maintaining farms in east Huntsman district part of year. The brothers built a strong western Nebraska business supplying Sidney retailers with sausages and lunch meats.
Leroy Shamp, a navy member, is spending a few days furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Carl Bergstrom Young Shamp. They plan to return to San Francisco mid next week and Shamp will depart for China on November 7 for a 21 year posting. Also visiting are Miss Margaret Shamp from Omaha, and Henry Bridgeman of Lincoln staying with the Bergstroms.
Mr and Mrs J R Cortney and family entertained Sunday evening for guests from Sao Paulo Brazil Honoring their house guests Mr and Mrs I R Deaver cousin of Mrs Cortney Covers were laid for 20 guests most of whom were relatives
Mr and Mrs G H Juedes hosted a large gathering Sunday evening marking their 25th anniversary with a 5 30 religious service by Rev William Reddely of Salerr Lutheran church followed by cafeteria style dinner for 60 relatives and friends Gifts honored the couple and guests included the Hersts Reddels Juedes and Rehners among others A Business and Professional Women club dinner meeting followed in the Commercial dining room
Tuesday evening featured a bipartisan political program with equal honors for Republicans and Democrats. Highlights included 15 minute talks by Dr Leo J Thomas and Edgar Leafdale, county chairmen of the Young Republicans and Young Democrats, plus election themed table favors and a centerpiece with elephant and donkey. Several social groups met across town, including Keystone class at the Methodist church, S W Club, Kensington Eastern Star, and St Paul’s aid society, with dinners, bridge, and Halloween themed events. New members were welcomed at the Young Republican and other groups, and plans were made for a district convention in Sidney on Sunday, November 28.
Misses Helen Nie men and Inez Nie men hosted a Walther League monthly social at their north Sidney district home for St Pauls Lutheran church. Twenty two members attended the informal gathering with banco entertainment and refreshments adding to the pleasant evening.
Members of the Contract club and extra guest Mrs. Lee Ellsworth were entertained by Mrs. M. W. Dimery on a Wednesday afternoon with a luncheon at the Union Pacific hotel at one o clock. Bridge events followed at the hostess home and Mrs. C W. Smith won high score for the afternoon.
The article notes a country club dinner at seven with bridge games at the Greenlee residence. Honors for excelling in the games were awarded to Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Kratz.
Mr and Mrs J R Quein who have lived on a north Potter ranch for 18 years were honored Monday at the city auditorium by Veterans of Foreign Wars members and wives. They will move to Beatrice soon. Prizes were awarded to Mrs G B Wookey Mrs J R Murphy and Mrs A M Leafdale. Gifts were presented by post commander Harry Wingerson, and A M Leafdale read an original poem dedicated to the honorees.
Miss Evelyn Clark and Mrs Alta Cobb co hosted a St Marys Episcopal guild gathering at Clark home Monday night. The business session was led by president Miss Valeska Eubauer who outlined future plans for the group.
Members of the Book Club met with Mrs P E Spehr for a regular study period. The program featured papers by Miss Neubauer and Miss Florence Parks on Solo Mons Temple and the hymn All Hail the Power of Jesus Name. A social hour and lunch closed the session.
Vincent Sheehan Mi'cO Lee ot worth joined the lab group as a new member. Mrs L C Barstow attended as a special guest for the afternoon. Members enjoyed a Dutch treat luncheon at the Union Pacific hotel before the meeting.
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