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Newspaper
The Telegraph News
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1932
Page
2
Local residents and guests circulate in a flurry of travel visits and social events. Dr. E S Sherrerd spends Monday in Kimball on business while Frank Sewasnick heads to Omaha for cattle shipments.
Mr and Mrs C G Gemeinhardt of Potter hosted Mrs Emma Luegers of St Louis and nephew Raymond Miller of Seward for a summer visit in North Platte. They joined Mr and Mrs H Corbin and infant son Jimmie for a short visit en route from Columbus to Hanna Wyoming. Miss Gertrude Brickner will make an indefinite visit there.
Society notes report the Safety First auxiliary held a children friendly picnic at Legion park instead of the usual Friday meeting and program. Members and their children later went to Wal-Bur hall for supper due to rain.
Mrs. McCleneghan presided over a Busy Dozen club bridge party at her home Friday. High score honors went to Mrs. Ed Ahrens and the traveling prize to Mrs. N W Ladegard. Special guests were Mrs. N E Witters and Mrs. Jack Stone. Next meeting will be an evening party inviting husbands.
Mrs Poole L T Poole welcomed St Martha's guild members at her home Thursday for the semi monthly business meeting. A needle work social hour ended with refreshments. Mrs George Gerlach was a visitor for the afternoon.
The Dorcas society of Trinity Lutheran church held its monthly meeting Thursday at the church parlors. Mrs. W. M. Kuggs and Mrs. Jack Karvanek hosted a delicious luncheon. An invitation was extended for a gathering at Mrs. Andrew Nelson’s country home next Thursday afternoon.
Hostess Mrs. Frank Rayner hosted a Friday evening at her home with Mrs. Julia Scanlon departing for Ireland. Prizes were awarded at five bridge tables, and Scanlon received handkerchiefs as a farewell gift. Engagement announced for Miss Mable Perry to Charles S. Turner of Cheyenne. Several other bridge events and receptions with colorful decor and prizes noted.
Mrs. F H Corbin of Hanna Wyo and Mrs George Burris of Deadwood SD were honored guests at a social afternoon hosted by Mrs C G Olson at the Campbell home. Three tables of bridge were played with Miss Gertrude Brickner and Mrs M H Robineau winning prizes. An evening picnic supper at Camp Fuller honored Mrs Burril visiting from Deadwood with Phyllis Corbett Evelyn Doran Bernice Kelly Jean McIntosh and Mrs Burril participating.
Mrs C E Simpson and her husband JM Simpson hosted Sunday dinner at their residence. The event highlighted family fellowship and close relations referenced in local notices.
Sunday dinner guests at the home included Mr and Mrs J Simpson of Sedgwick Colorado Mr and Mrs Harry Lauderback and son George and Mr and Mrs Charles Lee and grandson Victor Simpson of Crook California A Methodist church fellowship meeting followed with a 25 person social luncheon in the church basement chaired by Lucile Waddell and Laura Rudd.
The schedule lists events for various groups. American Legion auxiliary meets Tuesday night in Legion rooms. Altar society gathers Wednesday afternoon at St Patrick's auditorium. Rebekah Lodge and Eastern Star hold meetings this week in local halls. Dorcas and missionary societies host gatherings Thursday afternoon hosted by Mrs Jaeckel and Mrs Johnston respectively.
Mrs J E Morrow notes neighbors calling on her and family in Pleasant View. Visitors include Mrs George Reetz Mrs Art Schuessier and others. Several dinners and suppers with the Morrow, Hilpert, Mangels, Gerler, and Mathewson households. trips to Sidney Potter and farm work mentioned.
Velma Schaffert and Helen Nieman visited with Geraldine Edzards Friday in a neighborly social. The event included remarks and light refreshments at the Edwards residence.
Walter Engelland and Eo Hanson made a business trip to Sterling Saturday. Several families visited in currents: Inez Nieman spent time with cousin Irma Engelland. Claus Engelland and George Nieman attended a Sidney Fridy church meeting. many others hosted or visited homes across the weekend including Mrs Fred Flicker, Mr and Mrs O L Miller, and Jean Groppe.
Mrs Reetz celebrates her birthday and many visits fill midweek social life. Neighbors group with Mrs Homer Light. Joe Kubis visits Alfred John son. Roy Nelson and Virgil Brown are among those helping, visiting or attending events. Daily vacation Bible school runs at district 13 schoolhouse with teachers Mrs Nesbit and Miss Millett.
SIDNEY residents visited shops and called on neighbors Saturday. The baseball boys hosted Huntsman on Sunday, losing 3 to 2. The Anderson barn dance drew many, with Mr and Mrs Atkins in attendance. Patrick Siedel showed slight improvement.
Nebraska completed 1431 miles of improved highways in 1931. Breakdown shows 280 miles graded, 880 miles gravel or sand and oil gravel, 49 miles sand oil, and 222 miles concrete. Nebraska outpaced neighboring states in its 1931 program.
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