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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1938
Page
8
A San Francisco woman sustains injuries in a road incident while returning from Omaha. Her condition depends on a second x ray, as officials have yet to conduct an official investigation. Mr. Summer, son of Dr. J E Summers, was traveling with his parents.
Brewers and beer distributors of the state and a rapidly increasing number of retailers recognize that protecting the public interest safeguards their own.
Lodge Pole Reunion attracted a sizable audience as awards were handed out for best float Best Buggy Best Sadde Horse Best Covered Wagon and Best Costume. Prizes ranged from 2.50 to 5.00 with multiple first and second places awarded to individuals and pairs.
Trade education at Senior High is described as a community laboratory. Students work during school time for credit and no pay, placed with local businesses in a apprenticeship like system. Business leaders provide learning opportunities and advancement as students master each process.
Movie fans follow the boy’s tale as it tours, with a broadcast arranged at North Platte. Father Flanagan, portrayed by Spencer Tracy, was the sole figure who disembarked the train in Sidney.
Cheyenne county reports cattle and horses in top condition as judging proceeds at the county fair. 4-H youths showcase livestock amid praise for the program and the quality of stock, while veterans observe the improvement in the animals.
Last minute entries may swell the list of entrants for the 1938 fair with performers including Lucille Meenan Charlene Rae Miller Joyce Miller Jack and Peggy Hiett Bernice Tompkins George Pfeil and Andrew Lloyd Englert. Judging is complete and ribbons have been awarded. Visitors are advised to come early to view all displays.
The Fox Theatre releases a schedule of feature showings. Friday offers Blockheads at 7 30 and 9 55 with Wild Horse Rodeo at 8 28. Saturday features Blockhead at 3 27 5 52 8 17 11 02 and Wild Horse Rodeo at 2 30 4 55 7 20 10 05. Prize shows at 9 15. Sunday presents Crowd Roars at 2 00 4 52 7 44 10 36 and Penrod's Double Trouble at 3 52 6 44 9 36. Monday Tuesday shows Crowd Roars at 7 00 9 52 and Penrod's Double Trouble at 8 53.
Valuable fossils found near Sproad water compare in size with a large grizzly. Ice age bones from Rushville sites add to the horse collection. Nebraska sites near Crawford and Harrison show early man presence. Schultz reports many samples of handicraft from this summer. WPA workers and students aided the research. University funds came from donor support. Excavations occurred at Crawford, Rushville, Gordon, Hemingford, Broadwater, Lisco, Bridgeport, and nearby towns with listed supervisors.
Potter school opened for half day on September 5 due to Labor Day with 200 students enrolled in grade and high school. The staff includes first grade Esther Shaw second Fern Larson third and fourth Alice Morrow fifth and sixth Viola Mudge and Ruth Armstrong in junior high. Several faculty and relatives are noted visiting or traveling, including Mrs G L Rogers from Wayne visiting grandson Clarence Rogers, Miss Rose Binfield set to teach Weldona, E L Kearney to teach Julesburg, and Robert Gustafson headed to Washington for Grand Coulee Dam work.
Morris Hendrickson travels to Chadron Normal, Vivian Anderson to Kearney Normal, Byron Johnson to Wesleyan. Mrs. Roy L. MacAdam returns from Denver Cheyenne and Greeley with Mrs. Breitweiser. Families host visits, teachers meet with Superintendent Connell, and Lorraine Slama recovers from tonsillitis. Various moves and travel plans follow Potter Days and church activities.
Herman Moench and Clifford Witt called on business in Ogallala Tuesday forenoon. Over one and a half inches of rain and fog were recorded in the ninety six hour period last week. D C Shay and family, visiting here, left Monday for Salt Lake City. Harry Courthright, Ed Erickson and Art Brandenburg took Pot er Community exhibits to the County Fair at Sidney Tuesday. Barney Eden and Art called on friends here Monday afternoon. Joe Nelson and family returned last week from a mountain trip. Mrs Archie McMillan has returned from Chicago where she visited her daughter.
The church announces weekday masses at 7 a.m and Sunday masses at 7, 8, and 9 30 a.m plus Sunday evening devotion rosary instruction and benediction at 7 30 p.m led by Pastor Anton Link.
The sermon at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran urges recognition of sin and humanitys fallen state. Pastor H. P. Krohn guides listeners from Mount Sinai to Mount Calvary, contrasting sin with forgiveness through repentance. Services include German at 9, English at 10, youth study at 7:30, with Sunday School at 9.
Trinity Lutheran Church invites all to Sunday services with Bible School at 9 45 a m worship and sermon at 11 am sermon theme Blessed are the ears that hear the things that ye hear with special music. come and join us.
The Presbyterian Church hosts a morning service at 11 with the topic Through a glass darkly and Sunday School at 10. Music led by Mrs J W Johnson with Dr E Sherrerd as soloist, choir singing, and Mrs J W Johnson at the piano.
Church services listed include Church School at 9 45 morning worship at 11 00 and Epworth League at 7 30 P M with meetings Monday Tuesday and Thursday choir rehearsal. Official board meeting at the church and a social hour. Minister John J Sheaff invites fellowship to all readers.
Dean P E Spehr Vicar leads thirteenth Sunday after Trinity with 8:00 A M Holy Communion and 9:45 A M Church School. You are cordially invited to worship with us.
A Sunday service commemorates the 150th birth of Alexander Campbell founder of the restoration movement. Sermon titled Un ashamed of the Gospel. Sunday school council meets Tuesday at 8 pm. all teachers urged to attend. Choir gathers Thursday at 7 30 pm. International convention in Denver set for October 16 to 21, led by Ralph M. Dyer, minister.
Divine services Sunday morning at 10 o'clock in German with Holy Communion to be observed. Confessional service at 9 30 A M. Those wishing to receive the Lord's Supper must register Friday from 4 to 6 P M. Otto H Wittig, pastor.
Welcome to the church of the singing hearts with Rev and Mrs LeFevre. Parsonage at 1435 Illinois St. Friday 8 PM service with special singing and preaching. Midweek service. Brother and Sister Edwards of Chappell will be with us. Sunday 10 AM Sunday School. 11 AM Morning worship.
The revival service titled Unless you abide in the Ship You Shall All Likewise Perish airs Sunday night at 8 00 P M with evangelistic focus. The sermon centers on adherence to faith and doctrine presented under the revival program.
Ai T. Malone, unemployment compensation director for Nebraska, said unemployed workers will receive an average of $10 a week once benefits start January 1. About 60,000 checks are expected in February 1939 with 15,000 workers to be paid weekly, for up to 16 weeks, depending on wages reported by employers. He noted early payments are prone to confusion from incomplete wage reports and employer reporting failures.
Montgomery Ward displays a new passenger car tire made with rayon cord promising higher safety and fewer blowouts. Manager J. W. Barnhart notes rayon resists heat better than cotton, maintaining strength as moisture fluctuates.
The article explains rayon loses moisture faster than cotton when heated in service. Dry rayon gains 23 percent strength versus its damp form, while cotton weakens with heat. The point is that tire fabric performance depends on moisture content and heat during operation.
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