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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1931
Page
4
Lloyd Barthet becomes a new employee at Hamiltons confectionary store. Numerous visits and minor operations are noted for residents including Mrs Harvey Hiett Mrs Nels Miller Irma Nelson and others. Business trips to Omaha Pine Bluffs Lincoln Estes Park and Denver documented along with travel for family visits and teaching duties.
Co. C. Rush of the Sidney Tractor and Machinery Company departed for Rawlins Wyoming on Wednesday to oversee business interests there and will remain for several days.
At a regular Wednesday night gathering, Tom Jones was welcomed into the tenderfoot class of the Boy Scouts. The group plans to elect officers at next week’s meeting.
Mr and Mrs John A Hawkins of Olney Springs Colorado were guests at the E B Dodds home from Friday until Tuesday Hawkins serves as principal of the Olney Springs schools and was hosted by the Dodds family in a brief social visit
Mrs Ethel Wait and her son Clifford left on Wednesday for Crofton where Clifford will teach in the high school this year. Mrs Wait will remain with him and keep house.
Mrs J R Malowney and daughters Elaine and Charlotte of Kearney plan to return home today after visiting the Carl Jones home and Mrs H F Preytag. Also visiting were M and Mrs J R Snodgrass and Lavern of Brunswick and Mrs B R Frost of Spencer with Mrs Snodgrass sister Mrs Mary Connelly.
Miss Beatrice Stephens of Long Beach arrives after a Chicago trip and will be the house guest of her sister Mrs Paul Martin through Sunday. The visit follows her travels and brings family reconciliation and local social activity to the residence.
R. B. Hamilton C. G. Killham H. P. Craig and Art Closman of the Vrade Hamilton company attended a district salesman's meeting of Chevrolet dealers in Scottsbluff on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Gien Ports, son of Mrs. J. H. Portz, broke his collar bone while at work in Julesburg last Saturday. The fracture required wiring and medical care in Sidney. Visitors arrive from Superior and Midwest to stay with E. A. Winter. Mrs. Corbin plans a Columbus visit with her father before returning home. Dr. Paul P. Cheff to resume church services after vacation in Holland, Michigan.
Miss Marie Kunkler and Miss Beatrice Richardson of Lincoln stayed overnight with Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Kratz after a vacation to Yellowstone park and the Colorado mountains. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Frazier of Cheyenne spent the weekend with the Dodds before leaving for a two week trip to Washington, D. C. J. F. Moreland, longtime Cheyenne county resident now in Hollywood, Calif., is visiting here and praised the county’s changes since his 1887 homestead.
Society notes report dinner guests including Mr and Mrs Zeigler and daughter from Natoma Kansas Mr and Mrs Harvey Ferrier and G W Franke berger at M and Mrs E Troutmans Sunday. A separate item notes R S Oberslder hosting a Sunday noon dinner at Union Pacific hotel with guests Leon Fine and son Leonard Mrs Hepner Harold Dr and Mrs Roche and Jason Miss Grace McIntosh and Leon Joseph.
Members of the Contract bridge club enjoyed a well set one o clock luncheon at the country club on Wednesday followed by an afternoon of bridge. Mrs M W Dimery won high score and was honored. Guests included Mrs Clara McNish of Lincoln and Miss Anna Tibbetts of Greenville South Carolina.
Mrs Arthur Andre hosted the Ladies Aid Society at her home for the regular monthly meeting of St Pauls Lutheran church. Members worked on quilt blocks during the afternoon and enjoyed lunch at the close with Mrs Hershel Driever assisting Mrs Andre as hostess.
Mrs Rose Morgan entertained a foursome of young people at her home Wednesday night, the diversion being bridge, with refreshments at the close of the evening. The guests included Miss Ruth Karvanek, a bride of the week, and her fiancé, John Larsson, Miss Helen Riggs and Joe Morris of Grand Island, the latter two being attendants at the wedding.
Miss Mary C. Mathews entertained friends at her parents home on Wednesday night in a dinner party honoring William Cortney who leaves for Chicago to study at Servite seminary. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Mathews Miss Madeline Zwick and Robert Dalton.
Mrs. C. C. Van Valkenburg hosted a double foursome bridge event at her home on Wednesday night with Larkin club members and friends. Prizes for high and second high went to Mrs. Glen Hedgecock and Mrs. C. V. Sowards. Attendees included club members Mrs. Van Valkenburg Mrs. Lester Perry Mrs. GC. H. Perry Mrs. C. V. Sowards and Mrs. Robert Wait plus guests Mrs. Hedgecock Mrs. A. E. Wright and Mrs. C. W. Bonham.
Misses Elaine and Charlotte Malowney of Kearney were honored at a dancing party hosted in their hometown. The event featured music and festive attendance by local social figures.
Miss Ruth Jane Gates hosted a social at her home on Wednesday evening with former Sidney residents and local guests. Attending were Misses Imogene Mowrer Catherine Jones Margaret Uptegrove Margaret Craig Helen Jones Margaret Schamp and other youths including Clifford Jones Farrell Frankeberger Burdette Oakley Neil Atkins Harry Bonn ham Lloyd Bartlett and Mervil Greenlee.
Mrs Walter Huettman hosted a North Sidney club social at her country home on Wednesday. Two bridge tables conducted play with trophies for high and low scores awarded to Mrs T W Hawkins and Mrs Ray Wellner. Lunch followed the events. attendees included Mrs T W Hawkins, Mrs James Sparks, Mrs Ray Wellner, Mrs Mike Schwartz and daughter Marie, Mrs Guy Ferry, with special guests Mrs M Hawkins of Lincoln and Miss Louise Miller of Scottsbluff.
Mrs E Troutman hosted a Saturday night gathering at her home for Mr Troutmans birthday. The party featured 500 with a tasty birthday lunch at the end. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ben Gross Mr and Mrs Art Borcher Mr and Mrs Hilbert Borcher Mr and Mrs John Borcher Mr and Mrs Raymond Lessman Mr and Mrs George Rohde Mr and Mrs William Rohde Mr and Mrs John Engel and Mr and Mrs William Sachs. Ladies prizes went to Mrs Engel and Mrs Grocs and gentlemen prizes to Art Borcher and Raymond Lessman.
Mr and Mrs Ross Bales hosted a Monday birthday dinner for their son Glen Bales. A surprise visit from friends and neighbors followed after the main meal. Diversion of 500 and several tables provided entertainment with high score honors shared by Miss Hazel Bales and Henry Schmidt. Consolations went to Mrs Charles Welton and Richard Welton. Guest list included multiple local couples and families.
Anna Uncapher, secretary of Cheyenne County Historical Society, asks writers to send factual articles on western Nebraska history to the county superintendent’s office or to her in Sidney box 434. A meeting may be held soon to organize data gathering. unapproached contributors should still submit material to help build a complete county record.
Mrs. G. F. Liebendorfer and children Jean and Edward arrive in Sidney after a brief Colorado vacation. Jean visits Denver for dancing lessons while Edward stops at Brighton to see Clare Welker Jr. The family enjoyed mountain trips and a view of Colorado's only summer ski tournament with a stay at Holworths' dude ranch between Milner Pass and Grand Lake.
William De Witt of Trenton and Doris Mallory of Stratton wed in an early morning ceremony at Sidney Christian Church officiated by Rev. J. H. Bicknell. The couple left for a Denver honeymoon immediately after the service.
Governor Gifford Pinchot of Pennsylvania described the federal farm board as a huge and costly lemon. He urged farmers to unite with city workers to push for economic controls and criticized distribution, noting high postwar costs and too many middlemen driving down prices for producers while consumer prices stagnate. He cited wheat and corn price declines harming the farm belt and factory workers.
A speaker criticizes crop area reductions and the farm board proposal to plow up cotton rows. He argues real change would require farmer and national agreement, and contemplates how restoring farmer buying power could trigger billions in annual spending on homes, equipment, and industry to boost prosperity in America.
We wish to take this moment to express our appreciation to friends and neighbors for their kindness during the death of our beloved Mr. and Mrs. The note mentions radio tubes and price drops as part of the message, reflecting a period context and personal tribute.
Mrs R W Clark university of Wyoming French instructor spoke to Sidney Rotary Club last Friday outlining her impressions of the United States in early residence. Miss Freda Hammer contributed vocal solos and hosted.
The Sidney Sea's host Peetz on Labor Day September 7 in a home game at 2 30 PM. Peetz recently won the Logan county league pennant and is regarded as the top club in northeastern Colorado.
Gross farm income in Nebraska for the year ending June 30 fell to 32.187 million dollars, down nearly 31 percent from 1930’s 463.76 million. The figure marks the lowest since 1922, with purchasing power at 69.75 percent and prices paid versus received margins cited as factors shaping the farm problem. Farmers expanded cultivated land by 14.4 percent and livestock output rose, while parity in prices remains a key demand.
Four Sidney men organize a flying club and plan to buy a plane. Membership is limited to five, giving each member an unequaled chance to learn to fly and use the ship for personal pleasure. For details call 276 or write C. E. B. Box 454 Sidney Nebraska.
Community request calls for ladies to bring fancy work, wearing apparel, and home canning goods or sale items to a local exchange. Cooperation and mutual aid are encouraged to support shared needs.
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