Utility trend spurs Sidney bid for own utilities
Editorial notes Nebraska towns push to own public utilities with Sidney leading the way. Scottsbluff and Ogallala pursue purchases from Consumers, aiming to cut condemnation costs. Sidney’s last year net income from electricity and water neared 60 000 dollars but fell from prior year due to higher costs. The piece praises the power board and argues eventual rate relief and broader municipal gains from owning the utility.
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Nebraska
Sidney
Scottsbluff
Terry Carpenter
Ogallala
Sidney Public Utilities
Power Board
ARE WE READY FOR SCHOOL
Nebraska schools prepare for a new term as thousands of children and teachers return. The notice urges August medical and dental checks, vision and hearing exams, immunizations, and overall health measures to prevent growth delays and disease, highlighting benefits of early corrections and protection against diphtheria, whooping cough, and smallpox.
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Nebraska
Army Air Forces 40th Anniversary Highlights Progress
The Army Air Forces marks its fortieth anniversary detailing key contributions to aviation. Notable achievements include the first all metal aircraft, pressurized cabin, Ground Controlled Approach, all weather flying, aerial navigation, photography, and aviation medicine. Enlistment offers world class training across radar, electronics, jet propulsion, meteorology, and more. Over 400 technical subjects taught. pay is high with flying duty bonuses and overseas raises.
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Army Air Forces
Amon
Air i R Dandia
AAF
United States
RAF
Sun Bath Debate Triggers Neighborly Duel and Men's Mischief
A Rocky Mountain News column recalls Molly Mayfield’s tale of a jealous bachelor, a sunbathing woman, and a slap that led to a doomed marriage. The writer mocks male lust and laments prying eyes while defending sunbathers as decent, noting men’s vanity and a culture of casual aggression.
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Molly Mayfield
Rocky Mountain News
Humorous Quip Sparks Caution Over American Decline
A cheeky remark about growing age and a warning tone hint at concerns over national stability. The speaker jokes about tradition and a sense of decay, noting springtime attire and the idea of a crumbling republic while urging vigilance.
Prairie View Social Notes Highlight Local Calls and Visits
Garland Lindbergh called at the Schaffert home Tuesday. Annabelle and Haroldean Brogren enjoyed a weiner roast with friends in Gurley. Several residents visited relatives in Morrill, Sidney, and Bridgeport, with numerous social calls and small gatherings reported through the week.
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Garland Lindbergh
Schaffert
O. C. Brogren
Annabelle
Chris “ ‘Maas
Ernie Nickolls
Bill Schaffert
Co. M. Mayer
Ivan Walker
Denver
Dick Juelfs
George Juelfs
Rogers
C. M. Meyer
Elmer Nagengast
Colman Kreader
Sidney
Donald Kreader
Clarence Rogers
Wayne
Potter
Cosy Corner Club
Ed McGowan
Ola Brogren
C. M. Mayer
Maynard Mayer
Chucky
Clarence Weinbar
LeDean Walker
Redington
Local social notes from South Colton area
South Colton residents and visitors are listed in a community column with names such as Murrel Crosby Wanda George Marianne George Madelyn Elsen Cecil Hunt and John Williams. Activities include visits to Elsen and Burgett Peetz farms trips to Lincoln and Sidney and a wheat field fire near Leo Olsen with 15 to 20 acres burned. The Teen Agers 4-H club met at Eileen Klentz and social gatherings occurred at multiple homes.
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Murrel Crosby
H. J. Elsen
Charles George
Alliance
M.M. Herbert
Wanda
Marianne George
Madelyn Elsenen
Cecil Hunt
Cheyenne
John Williams
Town
Muriel Crosby
Hollis Thomas
Davenborn
Michigan
A. W. Thomas
Bonnie Lou Bartels
Gurley
Jim Deaver
Sidney
Martin Osterloh
Mr. Osterloh
Burlington
Colorado
W. R. George
Thornton Hobbs
Ft. Collins
Milan Glassburn
J. C. Johnson
Mae Beale
B. O. Wiley
Herbert
Glen Rose
Texas
Clarance Evans
Leo Olsen
Danny Nelson
Wendell Johnson
Danny
C. L. Walters
Ferris Preble
Frank Klentz
Mert Lane
Grand Island
C.L. Walters
Lane
Eileen Klentz
Klentz
Ethel
C. H. Hammond
J.C. Johnson
Frank Kientz
Harold Reed
Bridgeport
Week with Sid ney resident Barbara McKelvey ends at Nagengast home
Barbara McKelvey of Sidney spent a week with Betty Echaffert, concluding with a Sunday afternoon visit at the Nagengast home.
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Nagengast
Barbara McKelvey
Sidney
Betty Echaffert
Mount Vernon Social News Visit Highlights
Mrs. W. R. Nelson and Myra visited the Frank Klentz home Tuesday evening. Clarence Evans and Bert Willey called at the J. C. Johnson home Tuesday evening. A large crowd of friends and relatives gathered at the Nelsons new home for a manifold gathering.
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