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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1949

Page

7

Two Tourist Cars Collide West of Potter on US 30

At 11 30 Thursday morning a two car crash on US 30 four miles west of Potter involved William Langman of Terre Haute driving a 1946 Dodge and Milton Driggs of Venice driving a 1939 Pontiac. The Pontiac halted for a preceding car and the Dodge struck from behind causing about 200 dollars damage to the Dodge and 50 to the Pontiac. A 1948 Willys Jeep owned by James Talbott of Iliff skidded on ice five miles north of Dalton on Highway 19 and upset, incurring about 50 dollars damage with no injuries reported. A separate crash at 12 15 Friday afternoon at 13th and Osage caused about 200 dollars damage to each of a 1946 Plymouth and a 1942 Oldsmobile driven by C. H. Babbitt and Donald D. Gade respectively.

U. S. Highway 30 Potter The Highway Safety Patrol William Langman Terre Haute Ind Milton Driggs Venice Calif Willys James Talbott Iliff Colo Dalton 13Th and Osage Sidney C. H. Babbitt Donald D. Gade

Typing Paper Pack Aged Reams For Practice Or Informal Use

An advertisement for inexpensive typing paper sold in reams and available in white or yellow. The Telegraph promotes affordable stock meant for practice writing and casual correspondence.

THE Telegraph

Road Prospects Dented by 1949 Budget Shortfall in Nebraska

State Engineer F L Klietsch said western Nebraska faces little road construction in 1949 due to a tight budget. A January blizzard created a 1.5 million dollar deficit, maintenance costs rise, and the highway department foresees a loss of 9 million dollars in federal aid over the next four years as matching state funds fail to materialize.

Nebraska F. L. Klietsch Scottsbluff State Highway Department Klietsch

Third Square Dance Planned by Lodgepole Valley Club

Members of the Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club planned a third public square dance for Saturday night April 23 at the Sidney City Auditorium after two successful events. The evening was hosted by Mr and Mrs Ray Cruise and Mr and Mrs Elmer Ladine, with business discussion on the annual Horse Show at the Wednesday meeting.

Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club Saddle Club Sidney City Auditorium Ray Cruise Elmer Ladine

Track Season Opens as Sidney Hosts Kimball

The 1949 Sidney high school track team starts today against Kimball Longhorns at home. Star runners from last season are back, with Lettermen including Hurdles and Relay specialists Dale Buehrer Dean Hiner Stanley Kennedy Dale Kinney Lewis Million Arnold Wittig and more. The squad aims for strong showings in upcoming Scottsbluff Scotts Bluff Relays Sidney Invitational Julesburg and state meets through May.

Sidneys High School Kimball Longhorns Maroons Scottsbluff Sidney Dale Kinney Lewis Million Arnold Wittig Charley Barlow Shuman John Hardin Don Kampbell Ira Lund Robert Montgomery Dennis Wamsley Melvin Davis John Elwell Keith Rihn Wayne Willard Ronald Ovenden Fred Peters Hugh McHugh Wilber Allgood Robert Jensen Kenneth Dimick Marvin Schnell

Blue Ribbon Goes To Sidney Troop

Boy Scout Troop 90 held its regular meeting with color guard Bill Henderson Kent Bond and Robert Mahr opening. The troop earned a blue ribbon for on time registration from Wye Braska Council and planned a hike for Saturday April 9. Twenty seven members attended as Second Class badges were earned by Dean Chandler and Ira Lund Tender foot badges awarded to Lyle McIlrvin Billy Henderson Kent Bond Bill Welch and Bob Ross. Drum and bugle corps equipment was distributed and scribe Bill Welch noted Mike Selzer Dan Duncan and Ralph Welch assisted Scoutmaster Godfrey Loper.

Boy Scout Troop 90 Color Guard Bill Henderson Kent Bond Robert Mahr Troop 90 Wye-Braska Dean Chandler Ira Lund Lyle MclIrvin Billy Henderson Bill Welch Bob Ross Mike Selzer Dan Duncan Ralph Welch Godfrey Loper

Dealers Attend Minneapolis-Moline Four Day Meeting at Foland Farm

Nearly 30 M-M dealers gathered at Foland Farm Machinery in Sidney for a four day meeting on hay balers. W. B. Robinson of Omaha led the sessions drawing attendees from Wyoming South Dakota Nebraska and Iowa for the latest information and demonstrations.

Minneapolis-Moline Foland Farm Machinery Company Sidney W. B. Robinson Omaha Wyoming South Dakota Nebraska Iowa

Registered Shoot Laurels To Dorn

Dayton Dorn of Big Springs won the registered trapshoot at the Sidney Gun Club with 99 of 100 as John Vogel of Alliance trailed with 98. Leading scores included James Caster Chugwater C L Hull Roscoe Harold Stoll Ralph Zimmerman H R Grant C W Shaffer among others with 97 96. Zimmerman and Vogel won double laurels with 45. George Zimmerman Big Springs posted 43 and Caster 40. The day was cold but turnout was strong and the club’s facilities and hospitality drew praise for future shoots.

Dayton Dorn Big Springs Sidney Gun Club John Vogel Alliance James Caster Chugwater Wyo C. L. Hull Roscoe Harold Stoll Dalton Ralph Zimmerman H.R. Grant Chappell C. W. Shaffer Zimmerman Vogel George Zimmerman

Frosh Junior High Open Track Season This Week

Freshmen and Junior High track teams start their two day meet next Thursday and Monday at 4 pm. Events include sprints distances, jumps, throws, and relays with ribbons for top five. Records listed for 50 yd through high jump reflect recent performances by Belieu Robinson Bolz Rogers Harden Etherton and McHugh.

Harold Wooten Ray Maley Frosh Belieu Robinson Buehrer Bolz Ronald Rogers Harden D. Schneider W. Schneider D. Etherton McHugh and Harden

Dr Grimm and Mrs Gates Noted For Thoughtfulness

In a brief tribute, Dr. Grimm and Mrs Gates are thanked for their thoughtfulness during a difficult period, their kindness highlighted as a meaningful gesture.

Dr. Grimm Mrs. Gates

Track meet opens season at Senior High School

Harden and Mc Hugh lead a pole vault duo as the 48 47 95 meet debuts at the Senior High School track. Fans are invited to attend the opening event with free admission and support for the boys in this season kickoff.

Harden McHugh

Wesleyan Band Set to Play at Sidney High School Tonight

The Wesleyan band will appear at Sidney High School this Tuesday evening at nine o’clock. The public is invited to attend as part of the band’s extensive spring tour.

Nebraska Wesleyan Sidney High School

Rev Allen Returns as Springfield Baptist Pastor Visitor speaks at three services

Rev Dan Allen of Sidney Baptist Church returned Sunday after guest speaking at Hi Street Fundamental Baptist Church Springfield Missouri broadcasting his messages. He began duties February 7 as pastor and his family will join when housing is available.

Dan Allen Sidney Baptist Church Springfield Missouri Mr. Allen

Red Writing Hood carbon paper promotion at The Telegraph

The Telegraph offers the popular Red Writing Hood typewriter carbon paper, highlighting its availability and potential use for efficient typing and copying. This promotion notes the product’s accessibility and appeal to writers and office workers seeking reliable carbon copies.

THE Telegraph

Center Ladies Aid Meeting and Egg Drive Planned

Center Ladies Aid met at Mrs Paul Lars home with twelve members present. The next meeting is scheduled for April 13 at Mrs A P Houshel’s home. Members will bring 212 dozen eggs to be sent to the Nebraska Children’s Home. Office Supplies The Telegraphf.

A. P. Houshel Nebraska Children’s Home

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