Derby Leader Advises on Soap Box Car Building in Sidney
Myron E. Scott national Derby director urges contestants to take time with their 1947 Soap Box Derby car, study the rules, and design a smart streamlined racer. Local leaders Kokjer Motor Co Lions Club and Telegraph sponsor rate books, warning drivers to stay within rules and plan carefully for Akron finals. He stresses drivers must carry an itemized cost report on the car and fasten it to the machine, and to treat wheels and axles with care using good oil.
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Sidney
Kokjer Motor Co
Kokjer’s
the Lions Club
The
Telegraph
Myron E. Scott
Akron
Derby
Scott
Derby Director Advises Boys In Safe Build And Test
A Derby director urges careful construction and testing practice for youth racers. He warns against public streets and stresses transporting the car to a track inspection point and keeping wheels off the ground when idle. He advises weighing the car, building to fit body weight, and using sturdy supports.
McCann Urges Cooperation In Solving School Problems
Gurley superintendent Lloyd McCann urges public cooperation as schools face finance and teacher shortages. He notes rising costs, potential cuts, and the need to maintain tuition income while avoiding layoffs, highlighting salaries in nearby districts and the ongoing teacher recruitment challenge.
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McCann
Lloyd McCann
Gurley
Pirate
Shortage of Rural Teachers Sparks Worry Across States
Six college hours added to renew temporary certificates threaten rural districts unable to attract teachers. Officials in Chadron Peru and Kearney report educators scarce. pay equality and shortages may force school closures or program cuts in vocational and agricultural fields.
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Ers
Chadron
Peru
Kearney
Community Notes From South Colton and Nearby
Residents share weekend visits and family gatherings while local events include art at Lodge Nose and confirmation class at St Pauls Lutheran. Cattle moved to Denver market. Lincoln trip for Osterloh family. seed cats purchased. gift shop promos and paper clips sale reflect small town economy and daily life.
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Lilly Meick
Don Hunt
H. J. Elsen
Omaha
Fremont
Erma
Shirley Crosby
Lodgenose
Bob Elsen
Arnold Draper
Denver
Arnold Draper and
Martin Osterloh
Lincoln
Egging
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Gurtey
the Fox
Robert Walker
Jerome Kern
van Heflin
Dorothy Pattick
MGM
Kimball
Lodgepole
Potter
Aut
Nclat
Osprican
Sinclair
Sinclair Refining &Co
Nebraska
Pearlie Copley
South Colton
Tine
Wembley
Greenlees
Hod
FF VM
the Sweet Shoppe
Brecht’s
Brecht
Jimmie Takis
John V. April
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