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Newspaper

The Telegraph News

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1931

Page

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Sidney Council Sees Big Savings in Pavement Bid Opens

Sidney council expects to save at least five thousand dollars on a six block downtown paving project with bids to be opened June 30. Engineer Gardner's conservative estimate ranges from about forty thousand to forty seven thousand, with eight paving types considered and competition from idle machinery bidders driving prices down. Construction must be finished by September 15 with sewer work in district N to be counted before winter.

Sidney Charles Gardner Gardner Plains Council Embers 12Th Avenues 10Th Avenue Hickory Fing Ouncil

Big July Fourth Lake Pro Forms Plans

Preliminary notice outlines a two day observance at Krueger's Lake with a rodeo, base ball, wagon and horse races, motorcycle events, fireworks, dances, and foot races. Water sports are canceled. a fence crash motorcycle stunt is highlighted. Additional units and concessions are sought as plans evolve.

Krueger Telegraph Commercial Printing Department

De Molay Honors Nebraska Members at State Convention

Arthur M. Zike and Leon Fine received Legion of Honor awards for De Molay service at Hastings state convention. Cross of Honor went to five Nebraskans. ex Governor Weaver received the honorary Legion. Officers elected include Barney Gyger state master councilor Paul Drew senior councilor. installations and ball closed the ninth annual conclave.

Arthur M. Zike Sidney de Molay Leon Fine de Molays Hastings Zike Mr Fine Nebraska Weaver Imen de Molay Seon Fine Sidney Om McCluskey Scottsbluff Willam Ballow Warner Falls City George Sherman Brinton Lincoln Dwight D Dulaigh Sutton City Optal Black Beattice Wayne Reed Allance Rudolph R Thomas Carl Barr Fremont Wesley A Reinecke Grand Island Claude B Cumming Donald Curtis Dearborn Walter E Cleland Kearney John A Danielson Carroll Pauley Melvin C Pearson George A Pilley John W Quinn Omaha Arthur Zike Merle

Famous Colored Band to Perform One Night Engagement

McKinney's Cotton Pickers, masters of modern dance music, bring their ultra modern rhythm and unique instruments to Sidney for a single night. The band has played top ballrooms from New York to Kansas City and performed at major college dances. Continued on page 6.

McKinney Cotton Pickers Orchestra Sidney Noc Cotton Pickers New York City Kansas City America Yale Cornell Princeton Amherst Universit Telegraph Sidney News Cure

Boy Scouts Honored In Court Of Honor Session

Last week a court of honor awarded titles to scouts including Duane Green first class in carpentry woodwork and wood carving Le Roy Willey junior walker with carpentry woodwork machinery reading and painting Dale Dodds first class firefighting and John Speyllers second class honors were presented to the group

Duane Green Leroy Willey Walker Dale Dodds John Speyllers

Farmers Picnic at Lodgepole Park Set for Tomorrow

Farmers of Cheyenne county plan the annual Farmers Union picnic at Lodge Pole city park with sports music speeches and entertainment. The event is open to the public and features prizes for contests 4-H members and youth contests with E. H. Everson and C. H. Gustafson billed as headliners.

Cheyenne County Farmers Union Lodge Pole Union

Saturday Fetdline for Fox Theatre County Contest

The Fox theatre contest in Cheyenne county and Peetz Colorado seeks candidates for the most popular girl. Entries close Saturday night with elimination rounds beginning afterward to select finalists. final judging likely Friday in July. Winning entrant receives a shopping tour and valuable prizes from Sidney merchants.

Fox Oe Cheyenne County Peetz, Colo Hamilton Sidney Merchants Sidney Lockwood Stevens van

Sidney Firemen Banquet Ends Festive Week

Sidney volunteer firemen hosted a Friday banquet with guests and speakers. County Attorney RP Kep ler, Penrose Romig of Box Butte, and Alliance resident, led toasts. Mayor Herman Schroeder and city officials attended along with educators and boy scouts. The evening ended with a dance at the city auditorium.

Sidney RP Kepler Penrose Romig State Volunteer Firemens Association Box Butte Mr Romig Alliance Herman Schroeder Poole Board At Education al Sutter Henry Paslit Thomas Crosby Paul J. Marslin Cpp. Chambers Rcout Council Eleanor Rose

Famous Girl Ball Stars Set to Play Here Friday

The Telegraph News reports a Hollywood film stars baseball game against Sidney Seals next Friday at the reval park. The event features 22 famous actresses from Nollywood with a half hour vaudeville ahead.

Baehall Clib Sidney Seals Fim Reval Park California Pat Richards Richards Twins

William Dresser Dies in California Native of Sidney

William Dresser a Sidney native died Sunday in Berkeley California after years of ill health. He left Sidney years ago for California and is survived by his wife and two sons. He is a brother of Mrs Lester Elkington of this city who cared for him recently. No funeral arrangements were announced.

William Dresser Sidney Berkeley Cali Dresser Mr Dresser California Lester Elkington

Sidney Lions Club To Attend State Convention

The Sidney Lions Club will be represented at the state convention in Omaha on Wednesday and Thursday. Delegates appointed are Dr R. E. Roche C. W Smith Dr L. A Donahoe and J W Nielsen. A special program for ladies includes sightseeing trips golf and bridge at Happy Hollow country club.

Sidney Lions Club Omaha R. E. Roche C. W Smith L. A Donahoe J W Nielsen Happy Hollow Country Club

Eligibility Lists For County League Clubs Are Listed

The Cheyenne county baseball league publishes the eligible players for the remaining games this season. Only listed players may compete unless managers of contending teams mutually consent. The list names players across clubs including Bunker Hill Gurley and Sidney with managers Ellington and Swenson among others.

Cheyenne County Baseball League Bunker Hill W W . Shinkle A. Borcher E. Harmsen H Harmsen T. Borcher G Rohde Bundy Kafka Borcher

Kimball Banks Bid Paving Bonds at 4.5 Percent

Kimball city council sold paving bonds to the highest bidder, a joint bid by American Nation and Kimball National banks, totaling about $25,000 at 4.5 percent interest. Bonds delivered when issued, likely in two months, marking the lowest paving bond rate in Nebraska. Other bidders included United States Trust Co and Wachob Bender Co of Omaha.

Kimball Kimball Banks The American Nation Kimball National Paradice Paving Nebraska United States Trust Company Wachob Bender Company Omaha

Virginia Daniel Weds William Raper at Christian Church

The ceremony took place at 4 o clock Sunday afternoon at the Christian church. Virginia Daniel, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Daniel, married William Marten Raper, son of Mr and Mrs M A Raper, with Rev J H Bicknel officiating. The bride wore a white lace train and was given away by her father. maid of honor Elizabeth Bicknell. bridesmaids Esther Raper, Mrs Percy Dimick, Mrs Don D Heward. flowers girls Mary Ann Daniel and Jean Liebendorfer. train bearer Janet Mart. Best man Alfred Bundy. ushers William Benson, Percy Dimick.

Virginia Joseph Daniel William Marten Raper M A Raper Christian Church J H Bicknel Elizabeth Bicknell Esther Raper Percy Dimik Don D Heward Mary Ann Daniel Jean Liebendorfer Janet Mart Alfred Bundy William Benson Percy Dimick

Graham Reelected Leader Of Nebraska Stockgrowers

Robert Graham of Alliance was reelected president of the Nebraska Stockgrowers Association at the 41st annual convention in Alliance. R. Modisett of Rushville was re elected vice president and Frank M Brome of Alliance named secretary. The meeting named Scottsbluff as the 1932 convention city and adopted a resolution praising the national livestock and meat board.

Robert Graham Alliance Nebraska Stockgrowers Association Scottsbluff Rushville Gordon Valentine Ogallala Chadron R. Modisett Frank M Brome Graham National Livestock and Meat Board

West Nebraska Plans Pageant Parade at Chadron

Western Nebraska will parade its resources at Chadron dunes on 26 for a pageant tracing Chadron State Normal College progress over 20 years. The event runs 3 PM parade 7 PM pageant with free police supervised parking and street clearance. Admission 50 cents for the pageant. proceeds cover incidental expenses.

Nebraska Chadron Dune 26 Panhandle Chadron State Normal College Chadron Ecity Fort Robinson

Greenlees Announces Special Selling Week Highlights

Greenlees' features three special events this week starting today. Dollar days run today and tomorrow. A hosiery sale runs all week in dry goods and news departments. Dr School's foot inspection week is shown in the shoe department with related advertising.

Greenlee’s Dr School Greenlees

Elizabeth Bicknell to Enter Columbia for Masters

Elizabeth Bicknell daughter of Rev and Mrs J H Bicknell leaves for New York City to enter Columbia University for a master’s degree She is Columbia graduate and studied two summers in Columbia’s graduate schools She will major in English with a Latin minor.

Elzabeth Rev J H Bicknell New York City Columbia University Miss Bicknell State University Columbia

Sheriff Swanson Cleared Again in North Platte Trial

Kimball county Sheriff Swanson was acquitted by a federal jury in North Platte after 40 minutes of deliberation on 16 charges including possession of stills and equipment for liquor and a conspiracy to violate prohibition laws. The case tied to raids on distilleries near Bushnell in 1927 1929 and involved claims of knowledge and aid in operation. A separate fire at Joe Green farm near Sidney destroyed a barn granary and sheds causing about 200 bushels of shelled corn loss and extensive equipment damage with water shortages hampering firefighting efforts.

Swanson Kimball County North Platte J Weaver Frank Muff J W . Woodrough Robert Samardick Omaha Frank Huff Fred G Reger Thuff Reger Denver Bushnell Huff and Reger Booth Ranch Joe Green Sidney Green

CampFire Girls Prepare for Pine Ridge Camp Near Crawford

Thirteen Sidney girls have registered for the second Pine Ridge session for girls from June 21 to 28 at the Crawford city park. The program includes swimming and life saving, horseback riding, dramatics, dancing, nature lore, handicraft, archery, and more. Girls stay in tents and dine at long tables in the pavilion amid a concrete plunge, stables, and a large activity pavilion.

Sidney Pine Ridge Crawford Teri Paquette Hazel Bowman Helen Masse Jean Wright Catherine Mauser Frances Goodwin Helen Jordan Virginia Larson Patty Schroader Zelena Werden Sally Swenson Mary Jane LaGrange

Gurley Farmers Union Local Meeting Set For June 24

The Gurley Farmers Union cooperative will hold its annual stockholders meeting at the Gurley community hall on Wednesday June 24, opening at 10 a.m. Members are urged to bring families and neighbors. A speaker will discuss topics of the day and basket lunches will be served at noon.

Gurley

Lodgepole Tops Seals to Forge Three‑Way Tie in Loop

Lodgepole defeated the Seals 22 to 4 as Potter’s pitching blunted Gurley. Lodgepole, Sidney, and Potter end the day with five wins and one loss each, tied for league lead. Anderson threw well as The Lodgepole offense sparked in the third inning, while Seals miscues plagued their defense. Mitchell and Chaney delivered key doubles for Sidney’s lone run.

Lodge Pole Sidney Anderson Seals Michell Chaney Ludge Pale Stillman Mitchell Beismier Wilson Lodge- Pole Potter Rehmer Pila Maerc

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BE Molay Legion of Honor Chappell Youth Boy Scouts Logepole Park South Dakota State Union E. H Everson South Dakota A. J. Hamilton Tandy Garvis Manunser Hanmilton Sidney Firemen Kepler Romig Telegraph News Hollywood Telegraph Publishing Company OLIN New Duplex Press New Spayptra U Virginia Daniel Wm. Raper West Nebraska Columbia Uni Joseph Green North Platte Court Crawford, Neb Lodgepole
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