Sidney Public Schools Opens With Strong Attendance
Sidney Public Schools opened Tuesday with about six hundred pupils, the fifth grade and high school showing the heaviest enrollment. The new staff includes Miss Edith Oldershaw promoted to principal of the Had Grade School and taking charge of sixth grade. The high school is a four year normal training school accredited to the State University and North Central Association, with strong emphasis on commercial and normal teacher training. Football turnout is excellent as Sidney faces North Platte on November 24.
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Sidney Public Schools
Edith Oldershaw
Haat
Deaver
Coach Green
Sidney
North Platte
Sidney High School
North Central Association
Gregg
Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Discusses Light Band
R P Kepler chaired the Wednesday Cham ber of Commerce luncheon where visitors attended. The Light Band under Rev Samuel Light made steady summer progress in musical studies. A proposal to send the band to the State Firemen's convention in January at North Platte was raised. The group noted uniforms are needed and suggested funding from the park and amusement fund. M W Osborn was named by Mr Kegler as chairman of the next meeting.
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R. P. Kepler
Chamber of Commerce
Light
Samuel Light
North Platte
M. W. Osborn
Kegler
Prize Winning Editorials Lawlessness Editorial Stirs Civic Duty
The Telegraph reprints two prize editorials urging strict law enforcement to combat rising lawlessness. It warns that citizens must support officials and obey laws out of love of country, citing lynchings and anti constitutional rhetoric as dangers to justice and order. Readers are urged to act for community welfare and national stability.
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Telegraph
United States
New York
United States of America
Revolutionary Brotherhood
Christ
Farmers Wives Speak Up on Marrying Farmers
A farm paper surveyed 7000 women asking if they would have their daughter marry a farmer. Ninety percent answered yes. The reasons, despite acknowledged hardships and discouragement, form the article's core. Continued on page 8 section 1.
Treasurers Conclude Convention With River Drive
State county treasurers wrapped up their gathering with a business session at the courthouse led by Miss Myrtle Lancaster. Officers were elected: F. L. Probst of Omaha as president E. L. Jenkins of Fairbury as vice president J. Tomek of Butte as secretary and H. J. Platz of Clay Center as treasurer. The group traveled by auto to Kimball for lunch then to Gering for a reception and Scottsbluff for a banquet. The entertainment included a dance and drives with bands from Gering Mitchell and Scotts Bluff. The next day they returned home by river route.
Doran Family Returns From Denver Auto Trip
G. V. Doran his wife and daughter Helen returned Wednesday evening from Denver after spending nearly a week in the city. They traveled by auto and enjoyed the trip overall.
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G. V. Doran
Helen
Denver
Andy Anderson 15 All-Summer Baseball Star
Andy Anderson 15 shines for Friend Nebraska with multiple highlights in summer play. He helped win 7 to 3 at Denver against Wheatland, hit a home run, and made a notable double play against the Cheyenne Indians as Friend bears toward the pennant and individual honors.
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Andy
Friend
Nebraska
Denver
Wheatland
Cheyenne Indians
Bluchs
Visit From Citizen of Former Times FE McLernon of Portland
FE McLernon of Portland Oregon arrived in the city Sunday evening for his annual visit to friends and property. He traveled roundabout via Aberdeen South Dakota Omaha Willow Island Sidney and back to greet old friends and civic supporters. Noted as a former school superintendent merchant postmaster and longtime civic leader, he is warmly welcomed by the community.
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FE. McLernon
Portland
Oregon
City
Mr. McLernon
Louis Bolte
Aberdeen
South Dakota
Omaha
Willow Island
McKees
Sidney
W- . Shoemaker
Correction on luncheon hosts at county treasurers convention
A correction states that the lunch on Wednesday noon at the Methodist church was provided by the County Farmers Unions with Glenn Bales as president. The event, praised as one of the convention’s most successful, featured the Farmers Union Luncheon and program. Methodist ladies handled the meal.
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Methodist Church
Farmers Unions
Glenn Bales
Farmers Union
Mrs DeLyn Wooldridge Ill in Los Angeles
Mrs DeLyn Wooldridge of Sidney is reported gravely ill at her Los Angeles home after a severe tonsillitis led to paralysis. Relatives here were informed by Miss Clara Kline who spoke with the family before leaving Los Angeles a week ago. The latest word says she is slowly improving.
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DeLyn Wooldridge
Los Angeles
Clara Kline
Wooldridge
Mrs Hodgkin Hosts Afternoon Tea For Lincoln Guest
A refined Wednesday afternoon event hosted by Mrs. Hodgkin honored visiting guest Mrs. O B Clark of Lincoln. Gardens and gowns brightened rooms, luncheon set, then four bridge tables filled with enthusiasts. Mrs Clark received a guest prize while prizes were awarded to Mrs Pearson and Mrs Pettibone.
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Hodgkin
O. B. Clark
Lincoln
Clark
Prise
Pearson
Pettibone
W. C. T. U. Notice
The regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. met at Mrs Tipton's home on September 1 with guest Mrs Walter Wassem of Clarks Nebraska The county election is set for September 15 in the M B E B church parlors The next regular meeting will be at Mrs Troguits on October 6 at 3 pm.
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Tipton
Walter Wassem
Clarks
Nebraska
M. Beb. Church
Troguits
Golf Partners Drawn For Championship Matches In Local Cup Event
The golf partners for the championship tests have been drawn and schedules are posted in local drug stores and Winds hardware. Final qualification occurred last Sunday for matches in three classes with merchant cups offered as prizes. Matches must be played by Thursday September 14 with pairs listed for each flight and a Brush league match planned for next Sunday drawing about twenty players.
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Winders Hardware
Hyde
Thomas
Hodgkin and Barger
Hinks
Witham
Campbell
McCleneghan
Bentley
Kepler
John
McIntosh
Buckner
Schroeder
Martin
Pettibone
Haworth
Thayer
Phelps
Grimminger
Worden
Coler
Barker
Swarson
J. L. McIntosh
H. T. Doran
Crumrine
Donahoe
Tewell
Taylor
Kennedy
Krats
O'Connell
Brush
Children Our First Responsibility in City Schools
The article urges city leaders to place warning signs at all six school buildings to curb reckless speeding on surrounding streets. It argues drivers often forget children are near schools and proposes clearly marked zones to prevent fatal incidents near education sites.
Sidney Lady and Mrs Pindell Married in State Journal
A picture of Mrs. S. Ll. Pindell appeared in the Monday State Journal with an account of her marriage. Her father runs a mercantile business at Schuyler, Nebraska, and the family are prominent graduates of the State University. Postmaster Pindell and the bride now host guests from their new home in the city.
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S. Ll. Pindell
Monday State Journal
Schuyler
Nebraska
State University
Pindell
Bride
Merry Makers Party Honors Mrs Tucker Guests
Mrs E B Sherrerd hosted a Friday costume party for eight young Indies in honor of Mrs O A Tucker formerly Mise An nette Nelson of Cheyenne County Trading Company. Guests wore costumes from Henry VIII era to rural North Carolina mountaineers. Refreshments were served. a jolly evening.
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Sherrerd
O. A.’ Tucker
Mise
Annette Nélson
Cheyenne County Trading’'Company
Court of St. James
Henry
North Carolina
They Are Yours To Care For In Driving On Federal Road
A reader notes heavy tractors cutting deep ruts on a Federal road during a pleasure drive. The tracks extended about a mile and a half along the highway before exiting in the same direction. The writer suggests tractors use older byways to preserve newly built highways for all motorists.
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Federal Road
Dalton Road
Basement nearing completion at building site south of The Telegraph
Construction progress reports the basement nearly finished with foundation walls being poured. Workers continue on the south side near The Telegraph as phase one nears completion.
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Telegraph
Local Editor Contest Yields Prized Editorials
The Omaha Bee ran a statewide editorial contest with amateur entries from The Telegraph and 17 newspapers. Three judges independently chose first to third prizes, later published by The Bee. County Agent R B Scott received honorable mention among amateurs and placed third in Telegraph judging amid 2000 editorials from 17 papers and 112 professional and 48 amateur submissions.
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Omaha Bee
Telegraph
Bee
Cheyenne County
R. 8. Scott
The
Henry G Hinrichs Dies in Sidney After Long County Service
Henry G. Hinrichs born in Germany September 18 1840 died September 1 at his Sidney home after four days illness. He farmed in Weyerts Cheyenne county Nebraska later retired to Sidney with wife Sophia Miller and left a large family including son George and six daughters. Funeral services were held at Sidney and Weyerts with German and English sermons and a large cortege of relatives and friends.
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Henry G. Hinrichs
Germany
America
Steamboat Rock
Iowa
Sterling
Nebraska
Sophia Miller
Herman G. Miller
Weyerts
Cheyenne County
Lloyd Mann
Sidney
George Hinrichs
Herbert Rabe
Albert Hargens
Carl Kraft
Abbe Bruns
Douglas
Wyoming
Helen
Better Land
Meyer
Weyerts Church
Fenske
Smithfield
Kahse
I. Jessen
Union Valley
Chris Weyerts
Harm Weyerts
George Folkerts
Mike Windsheimer
Herman Folkert
John Hinrichs
Clairmont
South Dakota
Jensen
Kruse
Knock
Fred Ude
Cleve
Red Cross Seeks Clothes and Shoes for Needy Children
In hard times the Red Cross aims to help and clothe school children. Those needing clothing or shoes may apply to Mrs. Easterday or Mrs. Mc Cleneghan. Donations of garments bedding or shoes are welcomed to aid those in need.
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Red Cross
Seed Harvest in Yenne County Promises Prosperity
J. O. Maley, ten miles southeast, demonstrates Huban clover on 30 acres. The four foot tall crop yields heavy hay, high food value, and broad adaptability. He plans threshing and seed marketing, urging seed beds for western Nebraska crops. The piece extols seed cultivation and notes other farmers growing alfalfa and various seed crops.
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J. O. Maley
Mr. Maley
Maley
Nebraska
Louisiana
Lou Brett
Trognitz Precinct
Beame
Grabill-Lanham Marriage in Sidney Celebrated at Home
Blaine O Grabill and Margaret B Lanham wed at the groom's parents home with Rev Samuel Light officiating. The couple, students at the State University Lincoln, plan a West 3rd house start and an auto wedding trip. Guests included Mrs Lanham Stromsburg and family.
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Blaine O ‘Grabill
Stromsburg
Sidney
Margaret B. Lanham
Blaine
State University At
Lincoln
I. E. Grabill
Samuel Light
Presbyterian Church
Lanham
Stromsbrug
Roy Greenlee
Elmer Grabill
Mrs. Mathewson Died After Long Illness in Sidney Area
Mrs. Harry Mathewson died at the home northwest of Sidney on September 1 1922 at age 38 years nine months and 12 days after a long illness. Pearl Levena Manier born November 19 1883 in Louis Iowa married to Harry Mathewson in 1902. She moved with her husband to Cheyenne County in 1915 and is survived by her husband seven sons three daughters two sisters and other relatives. The funeral arrangements were not completed in the provided text.
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J. H. Mathewson
Sidney
Pearl Levena Manier
Louis
Iowa
Harry Mathewson
Clarinda
Cheyenne County
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Sidney Public
Andy Anderson
Denver Post
Sidney Lady III
West
Mrs. Hodgkin
Journal
Yenne County
Grabill
Mrs
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