This Makes Sense by William Schaffert in Dalton
William Schaffert, noted farmer and 4-H supporter from Dalton, urged a Sidney public power district meeting to fund research turning agricultural surpluses into industrial products. He argued farmers produce too much and calls for government support to develop new uses for crops rather than international aid.
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William Schaffert
Dalton
Schaffert
Sidney
Mr. Seffert
Mr. Schaffert
Cheyenne County Considers Bond for Courthouse Expansion
The county weighs a $350,000 plan to add two wings to the 1911 courthouse. A $100,000 bond fund exists. the rest would require a bond issue tied to county property values and about a half mill levy over ten years. Tax nerves are frayed but officials warn overcrowding endangers efficiency.
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Cheyenne County
Court House
The Right Hand Against The Left on Farm Legislation
The Portland Oregonian argues that high price supports push grain on marginal soil, causing soil erosion. It notes the soil bank could help conserve soil, but tying it to supports is illogical and likely ineffective without ensuring soil returns from production.
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The
Portland Oregonian
Oregonian
Thrifty Cheyenne County Residents Boost Savings Bonds
Cheyenne County residents report strong thrift with bonds purchases exceeding 1956 quota and five local banks posting record deposits by April 10. Taxcut timing may have tempered totals after April 15, but the April 10 peak reflects historic savings momentum.
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Cheyenne County
United States Savings
Sam
Historical Society aims to form Cheyenne County unit
The newspaper notes hopes for a Cheyenne County Historical Society formed this Wednesday. It emphasizes western Nebraska pioneers and a rich yet fading history, stressing incorporation by by laws and public support as the meeting tests local interest.
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Nebraska
Cheyenne County Historical Society
Clean-up The City This Week Aims At Debris Removal
City administration backs a three day trash pickup to clear winter debris and beautify the area for spring. Public cooperation is key as crews rely on orderly collection and disposal and civic pride should drive participation.
Greeks Seek American Capital To Reopen Ancient Oil Field
Historians note oil on the island of Zante dated to 450 B C but long untouched. Greece now invites American risk capital to revive what could be the world’s first oil producing field, acknowledging that oil requires effort, capital, and risk.
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Herodotus
Zante
Burton Crane
New York Times
Greece
Paul Gilbert, Nebraska Parks Chief, Dies at 45
Lincoln newspapers mourn Paul Gilbert executive secretary of the Nebraska Parks Game and Forestation Commission. He led wildlife conservation into 4 H clubs and created fishing contests while opening recreation grounds and seasons for white bass quail and deer. His work revived streams lakes and bird species and shaped Nebraska outdoor life for generations.
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Lincoln
Paul Gilbert
Nebraska Parks, Game and Forestation Commission
Nebraska State Journal
Nebraska
State Game Commission
North Platte
Boy Scouts
NU Museum
Commission
Gilbert
Lincoln Star
Upper Platte
High School Theatre Pleases Sidney Crowd
Fifty five years ago readers faced a playful editorial about stopping his paper. The post theatre crowd enjoyed Two Ghosts in White with Miss Hallie Britton Miss Mary Slingluff Miss Bertha Tarble and stars Julia McFadden Rebecca Doran Fannie Mc Evoy as Bridget and Pat entering via cellar window. The orchestra led by Charles Lamar performed well and the audience showered applause.
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Sidney
Post Theatre
Charles Lamar
Hallie Britton
Mary Slingluff
Bertha Tarble
Julia McFadden
Rebecca Doran
Mabel Gast
Anna McFadden
Ghost
Bridget
Fannie McEvoy
Pat
Potter Pickups and Local Notes in Evanston and McMullan’s Sale
Henry Felps will go to Evanston Wyoming to work as an agent's helper. Elmer Hornaday visited from Sidney last week. Easter music by the M E church children's choir impressed on Easter Sunday. Vandals marked the Lutheran church walls with pencil. Albert Greenlee topped First Primary in spelling. Lennie Dariell leads in head marks. Jennie Cushing Blaine Lyon Sidney Schroeder excel in multiplication. Rain reduced attendance. McMullan's spring sale advertises prices with 5c prints, 75c underwear, and $1.25 underwear. The Skating Rink hosted a dance by five boys. Prof Klein's Bohemian orchestra performed. Home Sweet Home played late into the night. cakes donated were auctioned. Returning a riding bridle borrowed from V F Kucera is requested.
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Potter Pickups
Henry Felps
Evanston
Wyo
Elmer Hornaday
Sidney
M. E
Albert Greenlee
Lennie Dariell
Jennie Cushing
Blaine Lyon
Sidney Schroeder
Nebraska
McMullan’s
Prof Klein
Vaclav Klein
Vaclav Kucera
Vaclav Seda
V. F. Kucera
Sidney Sees Civic Upgrades And New Saloon Applications
The Robinson Grocery Company receives a Toledo Electric scales and a Bowser automatic oil pump. Sidney plans a new Catholic Church while the old building becomes a school. Five saloon license applications are before the Board of Trustees, including Ferdinand Schulz of Fremont, Nebraska. Local toy producers expect major brand representation next year.
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Robinson Grocery Company
Toledo
Sidney
Board of Trustees
Ferdinand Schulz
Fremont, Neb
Oberfelder Building
Marriage Licenses and Local News from Sidney
Marriage licenses list Charles P. Herboldheimer and Anna M. Larson of Potter born to Mr and Mrs Howard Swain. A boy is reported born Monday. M M Herbert, ranchman, had a narrow escape when dragged beneath a harrow. condition serious. Sidney Steam Laundry delayed to April 24. Lodge Pole visitors report Victor improving. Isidore Fine named a Denver Boy Scout. Mrs Sol Willis ill with appendicitis.
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Charles P. Herboldheimer
Anna M. Larson
Potter
Howard Swain
M. M. Herbert
South Divide
Sidney
Huff
Isidore Fine
Western Nebraska progress and local society events recap
Judge Joseph Oberfelder spoke at the Chamber luncheon on western Nebraska commerce over 25 years. The Sidney golf tournament concluded with 16 advancing to the second round from 32 entrants. Sidney Boosters visited Peetz for fraternal handshakes. Sidney Country Club officers were elected led by J L McIntosh. Osborn of Sidney was named president of the Nebraska Farmers Union to fill an unexpired term. Knights of Pythias held a revival admitting two candidates and hearing 22 applications. Mrs Charles Couch and Esther left for St Louis for her brother’s funeral.
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Joseph Oberfelder
Sidney
United States
District of
Nebraska
Chamber of Commerce
J. L. McIntosh
G R. Buckner
A. E. Phelps
D. R. Campbell
A. E. Warren
F. L Whitelock
Dr. Barger
E. L. Uptegrove
Mojor
Sidney Boosters
Peetz
Boosters
R. P. Kepler
W. K. Hodgkin
L. G. Lowe
R. L. Robinson
Bert Murphy
Omaha
F. L. Whiterock
Sborn
Farmers Union of Nebraska
C. H. Gustafson
Knights of Pythias
Charles Couch
Esther
St. Louis
Kiwanis and campus notes from Sidney 25 years ago
Earl R. Kratz was named president of the Sidney Rotary Club with Dr. Thomas elected vice president and Marius Christensen secretary-treasurer. Helen Doran of Sidney appeared in a Denver Post photo and later starred in the University of Colorado Boulder Woman's League program. A fire destroyed a Sunol flame grain elevator operated by Demers and Son. L. G. Lowe, Cedar Creek trout hatchery secretary treasurer, recovered from ptomaine poisoning. Sidney's league baseball team held a practice game with the…
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Earl R. Kratz
Sidney
Mantor
American Legion juniors and local social notes
The column lists community occurrences including American Legion juniors with pitchers Thomas Hornsby and McCosky for the town. It notes visits by the Rohde and Engel families, Clar ence Beyer’s Easter vacation with his parents, and condolences at William Franzen’s funeral. It mentions Mrs. Ruby Furer's election as Sidney BPW president, new stained glass windows at St. Patrick’s Church, Coast Guard Reserve member Myrtle Preble’s Greenland assignment, and a Rural Electrification meeting in Sidney with 40 signatories. It covers library Garden Week, Joe Brunham named Sidney high football coach, several houseguests, and various local gatherings and dinners.
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American Legion
Thomas Hornsby
McCosky
William Rohde
Charles Gabriel
Fred Engel
Elizabeth Engel
John Engel
Clarence Beyer
Frank Beyer
William Franzen
Raymond Lessman
Sidney
Bunker Hill News
Ruby Furer
Sidney Business and Professional Women’s Club
St. Patrick's Church
Rosa Johnston
Myrtle Stanley Preble
United States Coast Guard
Greenland
Young Preble
Boston
Coast Guard
Cheyenne County
District Court Room
A. C Borcher
Trognitz
Mayme McIintosh
Joe Brunham
Biff Jones
Sidney High School
Lewis H. Brown
International Harvester Company
Alma Bash
McCook
E. L Hoover
George Haase
Emerson
B H. Grimm
Victor Rapp
W . Elsam
Kearney
W. R. Atkins
Five Year Ago New Local Business Opens in Sidney
Five years back Ready-Mix Concrete led by Paul Hakes planned to open in about two weeks. Community notices include a fiftieth wedding anniversary reception for Mr and Mrs Dan Campbell at Sidney Country Club and Marie Nicholson taking over as president of District VI Nebraska Teachers Association.
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Paul Hakes
Dan Campbell
Sidney Country Club
Marie Nicholson
Frances Willard School
Nebraska Teachers Association
Across and Down Word Puzzle Full Grid
A compact word puzzle listing clues across and down with varied difficulty, covering synonyms, foreign terms, and common crossword vocabulary. Includes references to animals, plants, tools, and elemental objects for a broad solve.
Quiet Newsroom Echoes Across a Stalled Week
A stream of idle chatter and tabloids describes a lull in major events. The piece lampoons press fatigue, noting marriages, sports lines, political chatter, rumors, and trivial incidents as reporters seek fresh material amid a slow news cycle.
No honor among thieves? Flat Top’s kid doublecrossed
In the World Herald, Flat Top’s son faces a sharp move as a doublecross lands him in trouble, while a familiar figure returns with a jab at luck and mischief. Little Orphan Annie reappears in the pages, returning to the strip after a brief hiatus.
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Orphan Annie
World Herald
Health Hints from State Health Department News Service
Health Hints issued by the State Department of Health in cooperation with Dr. E A Rogers director provide public health guidance and updates to citizens on preventive care and wellness practices.
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White House
State Department of Health
E. A. Rogers
Blood Groups And Their Naming Systems Inheritance
Blood types arise from reactions when mixing blood from different individuals. There are four main groups O A B and AB with O and A being most common and AB rare. The group is assigned by heredity and remains fixed. record keeping is advised for transfusion needs.
Anchovy Roquefort Cheese Baked Rounds with Fruit
Cut tiny rounds from pie dough fill with anchovy paste Roquefort or cheddar near center fold and seal bake. Serve with tomato juice and fresh fruit sections including membrane-free fruit and sliced bananas.
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Sidney Exchange
C V. Sowards
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Wheatbelt Electric Membership Association
REA
Harold Spiker
Buford Rodecker
Theodore Smith
Herbert Koch
Arnold Peeks
Victor Johnson
Sidney Lions Club
SHS
L. M. Clinton
J. H. McNish
Carl D Moore
Seaman
Moore
Marion A. Moore
Alaska
Alily
Dispatch
AP Newsfeatures
Ise
Eed Osieke
Ned
Estes
Adlai
Harry Truman
Margaret
Bulginin
Kruschev
Swaps
Nashan
Louella Parsons
Hollywood
Bob Considine
Kutherine Lacey
Dag Whats
Pete Elliott
Oklahoma
Sooners
Alger Hiss
Princeton
Harvard
Yale
France
Washington
Treasury
Artie Shaw
Farouk
Conrad Hilton
Ike
Hilton
Capistrano
Florida
John Foster Dulles
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