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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1947
Page
17
The Telegraph is a weekly Sidney Nebraska newspaper published at 11th Avenue and Illinois Street, printed every Tuesday and Friday. It serves Sidney Cheyenne County and western Nebraska with society, business, and local interest coverage.
The county precinct assessing system is criticized as outdated and inequitable. The editorial urges the Nebraska legislature to strengthen the property tax law, consider new revenue sources, and ensure taxes reflect ability to pay to fund growing state needs. It argues for corrections to curb abuses and improve fairness.
Cheyenne County residents face a call to raise 200000 to 300000 for a memorial community hospital in Sidney. The piece argues substantial funds exist in banks and bonds, notes high tax collection, good crops and prospering farms, and honors those who served in war, urging residents not to shirk the fundraising effort.
The piece argues Americans should be grateful Henry Wallace was not vice president after Roosevelt's death. It criticizes Wallace's cabinet exit actions as unstatesmanlike, contrasts Truman favorably with Wallace, and recalls Roosevelt's liberal stance versus Wallace's rugged individualism.
Life in western Nebraska is repeatedly upended by wildly changing weather. Residents endure rapid shifts from summer to snow flurries and back, leaving many commenting on the peculiar and ever-unstable forecast.
A collage of quips on war rules and sea feats blends with social notes and dinners. The piece cites Milton Reynolds and U boats while listing neighbors and gatherings at homes in Potter, Sidney, and Bayard with names like Les Stecher Oliver Mayer and Juelfs attending events and visits across towns.
The Handy Homemakers Club met Thursday afternoon with Emily Carlson delivering a lesson on kitchen cupboards. The next meeting is set for May 8 at Elsie Schaffert’s home. Martha Maas joined the group recently as families and neighbors attended a party in honor of Gody Patterson and Leonard Peterson.
When digestion falters waste and gas cause discomfort and low spirits. A science blend of 7 ingredients relieves gas pressure and moves waste through the digestive canal quickly and pleasantly. Over 20,000,000 bottles have been sold.
Heartfelt thanks to all who offered sympathy on the sudden death of husband and father Andrew Ottoson. Appreciation extended to Rev Henry Monnich pallbearers Vic and Mrs M W Osborn the Ladies Quartette and friends for floral offerings. We find consolation in faith. Verna Ottoson Oliver Ottoson Mr and Mrs Lowell Ottoson.
In memory of Dad and Husband Earl M. Helm two years since the day of his passing on April 12. Though God took him home, he lives on in our hearts. He is sadly missed by his wife Clara and four sons, and Mrs T Oval Helm.
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