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Newspaper

The Telegraph News

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1936

Page

3

Memorial Day and Weekend Social Roundup

Memorial Day and weekend visits feature Dr and Mrs R S Baker at Cheyenne and Laramie. Lloyd Mann of North Platte and Leo Osborn host guests. Elma Nelson heads to Denver for summer. A motor party to Sterling includes Doris Greenwood and others. Maxie Sokol returns from Kearney State to summer break. George Fahy visits Grand Island with his mother. Mrs Ethel Winner undergoes major surgery. Judge J L Tewell and son Bill spend Memorial Day in Sterling. Ruth Johnston and children stay with M W Osborn in North Platte. A B Oberle of Portland visits Fred Haworth on the way home from the East.

Mrs. Lloyd Mann North Platte Leo Osborn George Fahy The Palace Grand Island A. J. Fahy J. L. Tewell Bill Sterling Ruth Jonhston Bilie Ruth and Lavina Jean M. W. Osborn

Weekend visits and travels across Nebraska and nearby states

Mrs H F Freytag and Mrs Anna Bartholomew with Odessa enjoyed a weekend at Fort Collins and Poudre canyon. Howard Rallens and Miss Helen Jacobson visited the Rallens in Big Springs. Melvin Butcher and Elma Butcher's son and mother were in Kearney. J C Swinbank and family spent a weekend at Crawford. Robineau and family vacationed in Denver. Keefer family went to Hay Springs for several days. M G Howard and daughter Audrey visited Scottsbluff and Don Howard’s family. Mrs W G Thees of Salt Lake City arrived for a multi day stay with her daughter.

H. F. Freytag Anna Bartholomew Odessa Fort Collins and Poudre Canon Howard Rallens Helen Jacobson T. J. Rallens Big Springs Mrs. Melvin Butcher Kearney Elma Butcher M. G. Howard Audrey Scottsbgaff Don Howard W. G. Thees Salt Lake City Ivan Nelson

Mrs Hanna Hammer Returns from Visit to Brother at Oma

Mrs Hanna Hammer returned last evening from a visit of several days at the home of her brother in Omaha.

Hanna, Hammer Omaha

Marjorie Ann Barlow Visits Sister in Wyoming

Marjorie Ann Barlow traveled to Laramie Wyoming to stay a week with her sister Gretchen a Wyoming university student in the Sunday trip.

Marjorie Ann Barlow Laramie Wyo Gretchen Wyoming University

Mrs Kennedy Guests at Fort Morgan Weekend

Mrs Daisy Kennedy spent the weekend at Fort Morgan as a guest of her sister Mrs F W Quackenbush.

Daisy Kennedy Fort Morgan F. W Quackenbush

Mrs Kilby Returns Home After Taylor Hospital Operation

Mrs. W B Kilby of Broadwater underwent an operation at Taylor hospital Tuesday and returned to her home in the latter part of last week.

W. BE. Kilby Broadwater Taylor Hospital

Tennant Couple Welcome Son at Taylor Hospital

Mr and Mrs Harold Tennant of Potter welcome son Darren Dean born Friday morning at Taylor hospital. The newborn weighed 10 pounds 4 ounces at birth.

Harold Tennant Potter Darren Dean Taylor Hospital

Mrs Armstrong Visits Parkerton for Fortnight

Mrs. Roger Armstrong left for Parkerton Wyoming yesterday morning to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Art Jeffries for a fortnight. In Sidney on Sunday, Mr and Mrs Gerald Looten Mr and Mrs Israel Snyder Miss Irene Mahoney and Paul Miller of Sterling visited friends in Sidney.

Roger Armstrong Parkerton, Wya Art Jeffries Gerald Looten Israel Snyder Irene Mahoney Paul Miller Sterling Sidney

Family visits span Morrill county ranch and Washington guests

Mack Radcliffe spent the weekend visiting his son Clayton Radcliffe and family in town before returning to his Morrill county ranch yesterday. Mrs. Florence Flessner and her daughter Kathleen of Kennewick Washington arrived Saturday and will visit the Clark Fuller family and Mrs. H. R. Fuller for several days.

Mack Radcliffe Clayton Radcliffe Morrill County Florence Flessner Kathleen Kennewick, Wash Clark ‘Fuller H. R. Fuller

Local Births and Weekend Visit Notes

Mr and Mrs Carl Jones return home today from Denver where they stayed with Mrs Winnifred Homan. A daughter Leota Elaine was born to Mr and Mrs James S Crabb at Roche hospital Friday morning weighing 7 14 pounds. Mrs Robert Moore are the rents of a daughter Roberta Elaine born at Roche hospital Saturday afternoon weighing 8 44 pounds.

Mrs. Carl Jones Denver Mrs. Jones Winnifred Homan Leota Elaine James S. Crabb Lodge Pole Roche Hospital Robert Moore Roberta El‘aine

Chesebro Family Guests at Spearow Home

Mr and Mrs Ray Chesebro and their three children of Laramie were weekend guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Glen Spearow. Chesebro is a brother of Mrs Spearow.

Ray Chesebro Laramie Glen Spearow Mr. Chesebro Spearow

Former Sidney resident visits friends after west coast stay

C. M. Andrews, once a Sidney resident, is back in town visiting friends after several months on the west coast. He was well known locally and has many friends to see during his return.

C. M. Andrews Sidney Mr. Andrews West Coast

Kilgore Family Vacation in Steamboat Springs

O A Kilgore and family returned Friday from Steamboat Springs Colorado where they enjoyed a vacation of several days. They were guests of V E Kilgore and family, the former's brother.

O. A. Kilgore Steamboat Springs Colo V. E. Kilgore

Mrs Burke Visits Scottsbluff With Klumpe Family

Mrs Herbert Burke travels with her mother Mrs Hanna Klumpe of North Platte to Scottsbluff for a week with her daughter and sister Miss Al line Klumpe.

Herbert Burke Hanna Klumpe North Platte Scottsbluff Alline Klumpe

Witters Welcome Daughter Jeanette Ann at Taylor Hospital

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Witters receive congratulations on the arrival of a daughter Jeanette Ann at Taylor Hospital Thursday afternoon The new arrival weighed 614 pounds.

Lawrence Witters Jeanette Ann Taylor Hospital

Mrs Perry and Daughter Visit in Cheyenne

Mrs. Clarence Perry and her daughter Eileen travelled to Cheyenne on Saturday for a several day visit with Mrs. Perry’s sister Mrs. Harry Heinz and her sister in law Mrs. Charles Turner.

Clarence Perry Eileen Cheyenne Perry Harry Heinz Charles Turner

Freshman Neal Atkins Returns Home for Summer

Neal Atkins, a freshman at Colorado State College, comes home for summer vacation. He will clerk in the men’s department at Greenlees’ during the break.

Neal Atkins Colorado State College Mr. Atkins Will Cleak Greenlees

Ogden pair visits Sidney with Snyder parents on Memorial Day

Ben Snyder and Dave Shorter of Ogden Utah and Mrs. Joe Stark with daughters Esther and Irene of Cheyenne spent Memorial Day in Sidney with Ben Snyder Sr. and Mrs. Snyder.

Ben Snyder Dave Shorter Ogden Utah Joe Stark Esther Irene Cheyenne Sidney S. H. Snyder

Rudy Couple Visit in Sidney From Laramie

Mr and Mrs Dell Rudy of Rawlins Wyoming visited in Sidney from Friday to Sunday at the home of Mrs Lena Gates. Mrs Frank Clinton, cousin of Mrs Rudy, returned to Laramie with the Rudys for a visit of several days.

Dell Rudy Rawlins Wyo Sidney Lena Gates Frank Clinton Rudy Laramie Rudys George W Thompson Alliance

Greenlees and Spittlers Visit Sterling Family

Mr and Mrs A D Greenlee and Mrs Spittler and her parents Mr and Mrs E A Spittler visited Sterling Sunday with Mrs Spittler s brother Floyd Hart and family. The Greenlees returned home that evening while the Spittlers stayed for a week.

A. D. Greenlee E. A. Spittler Sterling

Jobs Daughters Meet at Ogallala With Sponsors

Twenty members of Jobs Daughters and sponsors Mrs. Pettibone Dedrick Goodwin Sheaff Ahrens Cochran attended an Ogallala meeting. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Johnson visited Kearney over Memorial Day weekend with Mr. Johnson's parents and Mrs. Johnson's mother. Barbara Hinterling, Johnson’s niece, accompanied them home for a week.

Jobs Daughters M. E. Pettibone R. F. Dedrick Frank Goodwin J. J. Sheaff Ed Ahrens J. W. Cochran Ogallala L. H. Johnson Kearney Mr. Johnson Frank Clauson Johnson A. F. Carlson Barbara Hinterling Mrs. Johnson

Local family heads to McAlester for wedding visit

Col. M. Joseph, Mrs. Leon Fine and son Leonard, and Mrs. A. J. Hepner and son Harold travel to McAlester Oklahoma for a ten day visit with relatives. They will attend the wedding of Col. Josephs niece Sylvia Joseph on Sunday June 7.

Col. M. Joseph Leon Fine Leonard A. J. Hepner Harold McAlester Okla Mr. Joseph Sylvia Joseph

Fatal Lady opens at Fox with an operatic mystery

A new mystery drama Fatal Lady opens Wednesday at the Fox. Starring Mary Ellis and a large supporting cast the plot follows a famous operatic star to whom multiple suitors are murdered. The star flees to dissolve danger and ends as a Paris cafe singer while a devoted American pursuer stays close. The killer is revealed in a life endangering confrontation.

the Fox Mary Ellis Walter Pidgeon John Haliday Ruth Donnelly Alan Mowbray Guy Bates Post Norman Foster Dered Paris

Local families enjoy Sunday visits and picnics

Mr. and Mrs. Isreal Snyder of Sterling visited friends here on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Barker and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Barker spent Sunday picnicking at Kimball dam.

Mrs. Isreal Snyder of Sterling F. W. Barker Mrs. Ross Barker Kimball Dam

Mrs Erwin and Hosier Family Return from Kansas Visit

Mrs B F Erwin and Mrs Roy Hosier with children returned Sunday after a two week visit with relatives at Topeka and Garnet Kansas.

B. F. Erwin Roy Hosier Tokepa Garnet Kan

Campbell and Hill Take Friday Fishing Near Scottsbluff

W G Campbell and his brother in law Russell Hill spent Friday on a fishing outing in the Scottsbluff vicinity.

W. G. Campbell Russell Hill Scottsbluff

Krohn Family Attends St. Paul's Parochial Picnic

Rev and Mrs H F Krohn and their family joined the annual St Pauls parochial school picnic at Pot ter, enjoying the community event and gatherings.

H. F. Krohn St. Paul’s Parochial School Potter

Mrs Fink and daughter depart for Randall Kansas

Mrs. George Fink and her daughter Jean left on Thursday for Randall Kansas to spend three weeks with Mrs. Fink's mother and sister.

George Fink Jean Randall,Kan

Bardwell Tours City for Western Public Service

J. E. Bardwell of the Western Public Service company of Scottsbluff is in town for several days to attend to business affairs and meet local officials.

J. E. Bardwell The Western Public Service Company of Scottsbluff

Whitney Visit Spreads Across Chappell and North Platte

Mr and Mrs Henry Whitney visited at Chappell and Big Springs Sunday at the homes of Zack Whitney and J O Whitney. Mr and Mrs E D Worden and Mr and Mrs A S Hardy visited with friends at North Platte Memorial day.

Mrs. Henry Whitney Chappell Big Springs Zack Whitney J. O. Whitney E. D. Worden A. S. Hardy North Platte

Fishing party visits Sterling dam Sunday

Mr and Mrs Gus Hellbush and Mr and Mrs A E Zlomke comprise a fishing party to Sterling dam on Sunday.

Gus Hellbush A. E. Zlomke Sterling Dam

Discharges From Roche Hospital Sunday

Three patients were discharged: Mrs. Frank Beyer, Mrs. Willis Beyer and infant son, and Mrs. Alvin Kahler.

Roche Hospital Frank Beyer Willis Beyer Alvin Kahler

Miss Virginia Johnson Returns Home for Summer

Miss Virginia Johnson, music instructor in Craig Colorado schools for the past year, arrived home yesterday for the summer. She is accompanied by Miss Anna Belle Doak who will spend a few days here before proceeding to North Platte to stay at the home of her uncle W H Cramer.

Virginia Johnson Craig Colo Annabelle Doak North Platte W. H. Cramer Bessie Watkins Kearney Lorenzo Anna Green Los Angels Bridgeport

Breternitz Returns From Wyoming Vacation

William Breternitz came back Friday night from Rawlins Wyoming where he spent a week with his son Ray and family at their home.

William Breternitz Rawlins Wyo Ray

Hastings visitors extend weekend at Pfiel home

Mr. and Mrs. Loren Pfeil and son Elton of Hastings along with Mr. and Mrs. Orle Lippincott of Shelton were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Pfiel, parents of Loren Pfeil and Mrs. Lippincott. Mrs. Pfeil will travel home with Elton for a month long visit in Hastings and eastern sections of the state.

Loren Pfeil Elton Hastings Orle Lippincott Shelton C. L. Pfiel Lippincott

Three Act Play Clara at St Paul’s Lutheran June 3

Young people from St Paul’s Lutheran church in the north Potter district present a three act play titled Clara at the city auditorium on Wednesday night June 3.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church North Potter District Clara City Auditorrium

Mrs Schmitt and daughter visit Otis relatives

Mrs. William Schmitt and her daughter Jeanice spent Saturday and Sunday as guests of Mrs. Guy Bickley and family in Otis Colorado.

William Schmitt Jeanice Guy Bickley Otis, Colo

Kokjer Motor Reports Sale of Chevrolet Town Sedan

The Kokjer Motor Company reports the sale of a new Chevrolet master town sedan to C. E. Weyerts of the Weyerts district within the past few days.

Kokjer Motor Company C. E. Weyerts Weyerts

Mary Meenan Named Stenographer at Farmers Union Gas

Mary Meenan has accepted a position as stenographer in the office of the Farmers Union Gas and Oil Company, having assumed her duties there yesterday.

Mary Meenan Farmers Unicon Gas & Oil Company

Memorial Day travel and visits across the region

The piece notes weekend and Memorial Day trips by families and individuals. J H O Neil family visited Sterling with Mrs O Neil’s parents, A J Jorgenson and others toured to Jules ranch and Pine Ridge reservation, Wookey family visited Oberlin and relatives, and Thompson family spent Memorial Day at Alliance with Mrs Knight. Watkins and Green travel plans include Bridgeport and Denver.

A. J. Jorgenson M. E. Pettibone Jules Ranch Pine Ridge Reservation Hot Springs

John Deere Plow Manager Returns From Omaha Tour

Lee Ellsworth local branch manager for John Deere Plow Company sailed back from Omaha where he had been since Thursday on a business mission. Ellsworth joined Omaha boosters at North Platte on a goodwill tour last week and continued with them to Cheyenne.

Lee Ellsworth John Deere Plow Company Omaha Mr. Ellsworth North Platte Cheyenne

Legion meeting set for softball season planning

Softball enthusiasts plan a Wednesday eight o'clock meeting at the legion rooms to discuss season plans. No league or schedule is yet formed but several players show interest in playing at least a partial season. All interested are urged to attend.

Legion Rooms

Keith to Transfer to Cheyenne Union Pacific Cafe

H D Keith manager of the Union Pacific hotel for ten weeks and his family travel to Cheyenne to establish a future home. Keith will head the Union Pacific cafe in the depot as an advancement, and D I Adams of Cheyenne will assume his current position here.

H. D. Keith Union Pacific Cheyenne Mr. Keich D.I. Adams Mr. Keith

Ladegard Family Heads East for Stephens College Commencement

Mr and Mrs N W Ladegard and daughter Jane with Mrs Ladegard s niece Delores Pagelar of Melbeta travel Friday to Columbia Missouri for Stephens College commencement where Thelma Ladegard graduates. They plan a two week eastward tour after the ceremony.

N. W. Ladegard Jane

Dodds Named Manager at St. Francis Safeway Market

Joe Dodds former Sidney resident and McMarr market worker in Cheyenne has been transferred to St. Francis Kansas to manage the market in the Safeway store. He and Mrs. Dodds left Friday for a week with his mother Mrs. E B Dodds in Tularosa New Mexico before reporting to the new posting.

Joe Dodds Sidney McMarr Cheyenne St. Francis Kan Safeway

Society Notes Honor Birthday With Bridge Party

F H Wolf celebrated his birthday as guest of honor at a bridge party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Whitney. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Wolf, Mr. and Mrs. Wad dell, Mr. and Mrs. Poquette, Mr. and Mrs. Bond, Mr. and Mrs. Gates, and Mr. and Mrs. Whitney. High scores shared by Mrs. Waddell and Mr. Poquette. traveling prize to Mr. and Mrs. Bond.

F. H. Wolf Henry Whitney Wolf T. G. Waddell J. E. Poquette Harold Bond Ed Gates Whitney Waddell Poquette Bond Altar Society St. Patrick’s Auditorium Frank Gallagher E. Hart Henry Loebe Zelma Meenan Brewer-Sharp Methodist Manse Doorthy Brewer Lawrence Sharp A. A. Sharp Dalton J. J. Sheaff Sidney High School Denver Sidney Sharp Viola Benish L. L. Christy Frank Wagner Ed Ahrens Busy Dozen

In Memory of Comrade Lt Poole

Veterans of Foreign Wars Porter McGuver Post 610 of Sidney lament the death of Lt Poole who passed May 8 1936. The post orders its charter draped in mourning for thirty days and extends sincere condolence to the deceased’s family.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Porter Sidney Porter McGuver

Resolutions Sent to Family on Memorial Note

A committee led by Hugh L. Slawson and James V. H. Kucera expresses condolences and notes that the deceased remain near, stating a curtain between us and the beyond and affirming the dead have not left us.

Hugh L. Slawson James V. H. Kucera

First Sewing Machine Invented by Englishman Thomas Saint

The first sewing machine was created by Englishman Thomas Saint and patented on July 17, 1790, marking an early milestone in textile technology.

Thomas Saint

Boston Terrier Breed Origin From Boston circa 1870

The Boston terrier breed developed in Boston around 1870 from English bulldog and bull terrier stock. It emerged as a compact, muscular dog with a short nose and distinctive eyes, becoming a notable urban companion.

Boston

Pope Gregory XIII Sets Leap Year Rule In 1582 Bull

In a March 1 1582 bull Pope Gregory XIII reformed calendars to insert a leap year in all years divisible by four to recover the 10 days lost with the Julian system. The change aimed to synchronize the solar year with the calendar and standardize future years.

Gregory XIII

West Indies crime scarce in smaller islands

Crime reports are rare in the West Indies smaller islands with few thefts and no known highway robberies. Natives seldom steal money or valuables, keeping criminal incidents almost an unknown quantity.

Indies West Indies

Roof Tile Colors Indicate Building Use in China

In China the roof color signals function. Green tile roofs denote official buildings, yellow indicates commercial spaces, and brown marks residential housing, reflecting traditional mapping of color to use.

China

Frederick the Great statue lacks spurs on Unter der Linden

Berliners note that the Frederick the Great statue on Unter der Linden omits spurs, claiming the emperor refused them due to his love of horses. The claim contrasts with standard equestrian statue conventions.

Canthophasty Canthoplasty Description and Indications

Canthophasty canthoplasty is the operation of slitting the outer canthus to enlarge the palpebral opening. It was proposed by Ammon for eyelids that are not sufficiently cleft or when eyelid tension affects the eyeball in inflammatory processes.

Ammon

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Mrs. R. S. Baker Cheyenne and Miss Elma Nelsn Doris Greenwood Gertrude Filbin Josie Irwin Agnes Phelps Evelyn Block Maxie Sokol Kearney Tate Teachers College Ethel] ‘Winner A. B. Oberle Portland Ore Fred Haworth Mr. Haworth Oberle R. P. Kepler W. G. Lowe J. C. Swinbank Crawford 58. Swinbank Mrs. M. H. Robineau A. L. Smith Robert Keefer Hay Springs FOX Theatre J. H. O'Neil Peggy Rose Mary Mrs. O'Neil Mrs. F. Hartway G. B. Wookey Cheyenne County Lumber Company Bethene Ellen Oberlin Kratz Abstract Co Law and Masonic Lodge U. S. Post Office 10Th Avenue Jackson Street Sidney, Nebraska Irene Cunningham Gurley Paul Parrish Lynne Cunningham Lincoln Warren Cunningham Joan Chadron J. J. Cunningham Ethlyn Rogers Margaret Cunningham Society Notes Dorothy Brewer Harry Brewer Sally Swenson G. C. Olson Chescany City Auditorium Mrs. Gates B. Layton American Legion Auxiliary Legion Club Ladies Aid Society of John Edwards Eastern Star Kensington Party Masonic Club Job's Daughters Masonic Hall Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Methodist Kensington Presbyterian Circle D. R. Thomas A. L. Rash St. Martha's Guild Leroy Larson Legion Club Rooms Frances Willard Kensington William Simms Poole Gentle Frederick Sudan Marvin Anthony Pittsburgh Sidney Glass & Paint Company Geo. W. Moore Sal i Frances Farmer Lester Mathews Henry Travers Billy Lee Ny Basoaial Jon Damon Runyon Robert Young Betty Furness Bruce Cabot Thurston Hall Raymond Walburn John Halliday
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