PTA Meeting At Sidney School Highlights Growth Needs
The Parent-Teachers association opened a busy year at the high school auditorium with members and teachers present. President Mrs. F A Bush welcomed, and Supt Liebendorfer outlined that the high school grew from 85 pupils in 1916 to 208 now, with seating limits tight and demand for more space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
Elmer Kahl
F. A. Bush
P.T. A
E. L. Uptegrove
Board of Education
America
Qr. Weymuth
Waggoner Returns to Cheyenne on Sidney Stop
C D Waggoner Colorado bank president charged with swindling six New York banks of 500000 by fake telegrams passed through Sidney at 3 am on his way to Cheyenne where he is jailed awaiting federal grand jury action in New York. He arrived 9:30 am and refused further comment. His attorney plans sanity examinations in his Cheyenne jail cell.
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C. D. Waggoner
Colorado
New York
Sidney
Cheyenne
New York City
Burlington
Union Pacific
U. S
Earl Schoel
Newcastle
Waggoner
Laramie County
Samuel D. Crump
Denver
Crump
Infant dies at 51 days buried in Sidney Catholic cemetery
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Esthoda Estanslada of Sunol died Wednesday aged 51 days. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon with Rev Anton Link in charge and burial was at Sidney Catholic cemetery. Howard's funeral service conducted arrangements.
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Esthoda Estanslada
Sunol
Anton Link
Sidney Catholic Cemetery
Howard
Sidney Considering Junior Chamber of Commerce Proposal
A group of younger businessmen in Sidney discussed forming a junior chamber of commerce. Early activity suggests about 30 members. Promoters say the junior group would promote civic work and function like the existing senior chamber. Continued on page 5.
Miss Esther Borcher Weds Raymond Lessman in Pretty Ceremony
A wedding occurred on Wednesday September 18 at 2 pm at Salem Evangel Lutheran church near Gurley. Miss Esther Borcher wed Raymond Lessman in a double ring ceremony read by Rev. Polster. The couple planned a Denver honeymoon after a reception for 150 guests.
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Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church
Gurley
Esther Borcher
John Borcher
Raymond Lessman
Charles Lessman
Philip Polster
Borcher
Vera Lessman
Ruth Schrein
Hooper
Miss Lessman
Miss Schrien
Nebraska to get at least one game reserve
Warden Frank OConnell and Nebraska game commissioner George Dayton told Lincoln on Saturday about the national session of game wardens. They assured that at least one federal game reserve will be established in Nebraska after attending the meeting.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Frank O'Connell
George Dayton
Nebraska Game Commission
Legion Auxiliary to Sponsor Big Dance at Hardy Hall
The American Legion auxiliary sponsors a dance at Hardy hall Monday night September 30. Music by Grabill's Merrymakers. The auxiliary urges everyone to attend. A good time is assured.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Hardy Hall
Grabill
Union Pacific Announces Large Rail Purchase
Union Pacific Railroad Company authorized a purchase of 48,000 tons of new rails, costing more than 3 million dollars, in a decision made on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific Railroad Company
First B. M. S. club meeting opens year with strong turnout
The B. M. S. club held its first regular gathering of the year Tuesday afternoon led by president Mrs. H. B. Nelson with fifty members present. Nelson welcomed the group and impressed all with her capable leadership. Margaret Martin, a charter member, shared reminiscences of the 1904 founding, noting early president Mrs. B. A. Jones and the club’s enduring joy and service. Four charter members attended, including Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. A. K. Greenlee, and Mrs. J. T. McIntosh, all Sidney pioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Nelson
Nelson
Margaret Martin
Sidney Club
B. A. Jones
B. M. Club
A. K. Greenlee
J. T.mcintosh
Sidney
Bunker Hill Beats Lorenzo 4-2 In Tight Chester Diamond Game
Santos pitched strongly for Lorenzo but took the loss as Bunker Hill defeated Lorenzo 4 to 2 on the Bronson diamond. Phelps hurled well for Lorenzo, striking out nine but the visitors plated runs in the sixth. Pulver sparked Lorenzo, with two runs scored and a key hit, while Bunker Hill built a 4th inning lead and shut Lorenzo down the rest of the way. The teams meet again Sunday in the final game of the year on Lorenzo’s home diamond.
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Santos
Bunker Hill
Lorenso
Bronson
Phelps
Pulver
Lorenzo
Lorenzo Diamond
Bridgeport Bank Investigation Closes with Testimony
The Bridgeport bank probe ended its public hearing with key figures including Shallenberger and Burk on the witness stand. Burk admitted knowing about $350 000 in bad loans when he took over and testified that most exceeded legal limits. Former investigator Jones, fired from the probe, claimed Governor Weaver appointed him despite Shall enberger’s protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton
Guaranty Fund Commission
Jones
Weaver
Shallenberger
Lee Bayse
Shhallenberger
Statewide accidents would wipe out one city says report
Nebraska press association and the rehabilitation division report 307 accidental deaths in 18 weeks. In the latest two weeks ending September 10 there were 30 deaths and 185 injuries from crashes. There were 151 motor accidents and six railroad crossing accidents causing three deaths and three injuries.
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Nebraska
Auburn
Broken Bow
Sidney
Wymore
Aurora
Nebraska Press Association
State Department of Vocational Education
Association
Marriage on stage at local theatre teased in notice
Theater manager and justice hint at a two week notice wedding to be staged at the U S A theatre. Parents urged to keep marriageable children at home while spectators prepare for a mock ceremony costing 30 cents. The piece mocks tradition with playful warnings and a promised spectacle on October 4.
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O. G. Brown
Justice Guy E. Clark
Clark
Valley of Doubt
Western Nebraska grid teams fear Sidney Maroons this year
Sidney's football prospects draw notice from conference contenders as the Maroon and Black are rated a championship threat. Alliance and Chappell loom as primary rivals while Scottsbluff and Ogallala add challenges. Coach Black emphasizes a stout line, strong backfield led by Kahl and Ladine, Griswold handling passes and punting, with Chesebro at center and competition shaping the lineups before the opener.
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Sidney
Gladiators
Scottsbluff
Ogallala
Alliance
Chappell
Bulldogs
Devel County Fair
Griswold
Black
Kahl
Chesebro
Richardson and Huff Tie In Sterling Presbyterian Manse
Miss Eldora M Richardson of Kimball and Elmer G Huff of Sidney were married Monday evening at the Presbyterian manse in Sterling by Rev. E R Cameron. Mr and Mrs C B Miller and Mr Amos of Sidney accompanied the couple. They will reside in Sidney.
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Eldora M. Richardson
Kimball
Elmer G. Huff
Sidney
Presbyterian Manse
Sterling
E. R. Cameron
C. B. Miller
Mr. Amos
University Opens With Attendance Promising Record
The University of Nebraska opened its initial classes this week with a likely record enrollment as final registration figures are awaited. Both returning and new students boosted numbers, with a ten percent rise in freshmen expected. For the first time, freshmen from across Nebraska were welcomed in Lincoln at a freshman day event and faculty introductions followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Nebraska
Miote
Lincoln
University
Simmons says he will not run for Senate in 6th district
Congressman Bob Simmons of Nebraska's 6th district confirms while traveling to Washington that he will not seek the United States Senate. He plans to run again for representative, citing a better path to influence in the House and potential chairmanship of the Appropriations Committee if Republicans retain power. He recently completed a tour of all 36 counties.
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Bob Simmons
United States
Lincoln
Washington
Simmons
Congress
Appropriations Committee
Capitol
House
Reverend Hal Schenck Reappointed to Sidney
Rev. Hal Schenck was reappointed to serve the local Methodist church after the Lin coln meeting of state pastors. Sidney Methodists welcomed the news that Rev. Schenck would serve here again, marking a return to local duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Schenck
Sidney
Lincoln
Sidney Methodists
Schenck
Niblack Renovates Office and Waiting Room
Dr. N L Niblack has beautified his offices with repainting varnishing and new drapes this week He also erected a partition to gain complete privacy in his office
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N. L. Niblack
Premium checks paid by Neubauer at Cheyenne County fair
Premium checks from the Cheyenne county fair are now prepared and may be received by calling at the office of Leslie Neubauer, treasurer, over the Burgess Music store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County Fair
Leslie Neubauer
Burgess Music Store
Nebraska Certified Seed Potatoes Expect High Prices This Year
Growers of high grade certified seed spuds anticipate a prosperous season with prices from $3 to $3.50 per hundredweight. About 450 carloads will be marketed to southern states as digging starts September 25 for stable stock and October 10 for certified stock. Frost helped quality by limiting overgrowth, inspectors will be busy, and demand in the south remains strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Minnesota
Nebraska
Nebraska Certified Potato Growers Association
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Chamber OF Commerce For
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Mrs. Martin
Pieter
Bridgeport Bank
Siduey
Brown
Sidney Showhouse
Fifth Avenue
Justice Clark
Loehengrin
Browns
Maroons
Senate
Niblack
Neubauer
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