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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1947
Page
2
Telegraph is an independent weekly published Tuesdays and Fridays in Sidney Cheyenne County Western Nebraska, serving local city interests and regional news.
The Telegraph complains about a U S Department of Agriculture expert whose claims on Cheyenne County wheat damage clash with local observers. It asserts harvest estimates differ, cites plentiful combines, and defends eye witness reporting by farmers and county agents over distant authorities.
J K Mahr heads Cheyenne County community hospital fund drive addressing the subsidy critique. He argues doctors’ prosperity reflects professional norms and urges contributions as a memorial, noting many could donate five thousand dollars or more without hardship.
Robert Montgomery, son of H. R. Montgomery, heads to Akron to contest the Soap Box Derby national title. The Sidney racer, built with care and rebuilt to meet specs, impressed locals as he earned the Derby crown and earns hometown support for the upcoming heat.
The Club at the City Auditorium will host a Thursday dance with novelty in Sidney's entertainment scene. Music will be provided by Art Reynolds and his band. Admission is one dollar per person plus tax. Attendees are urged to form parties to enjoy the revue and dance. Sister Mrs H Giegerich and Mrs Anne Burns with children left for Grant City Missouri for several weeks of visiting relatives. Mrs Isaac Jones and children returned from Iowa. Josephine and Charlies Cross of Abia Iowa arrive to visit their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs J W Nelson south of the division. Oscar Reimers of Grand Island was in the city Friday. Pat Dalton and wife came from Clara yesterday. Miss Florence Parks of Chappell visited Sunday with Miss Grace Wright.
From the Telegraph files the 14 years ago column recalls visits and travel by local residents. Dora from Tacoma and George Fahy hosted two weeks in Sidney. Mrs. L Hewitt of Portland joined relatives en route to Chicago. Newlyweds Lawrence Sandy and family toured Yellowstone and honeymooned. Bonnie Adams retired from North Platte to Maxwell. Golda Snare, former Sidney resident now in Denver, visited with Anna Olson. Ed Stockwick and spouse left for Katy Texas on business. A two year old in South Davison precinct was bitten in the face by his uncle's dog near a fly season bite incident.
Mrs O D Slayter with children and her parents visit Crawford while Mr and Mrs Blaine Grabill visit Stromsburg relatives. Dr H L Mantor took Mrs L A Scriber from ten miles west of Sidney to Omaha for treatment last Sunday. Herman Sorge's young son near the Lutheran church in west Gurley precinct sustained a sprain.
Sidney plans a Carnegie public library as the culmination of Woman's Club efforts. An extra coach will run on No 18 Sunday morning to shuttle passengers to Julesburg for the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show. J L McIntosh returned Friday from Omaha. Mrs Walters mother of Mrs F B Tobin left Wednesday for Rock Springs Wyoming. Mercury reached 104 at 3 PM and fell little by 4. F A Gapen returned from a month in Buffalo and New York City. Fred Parks grew ill in Denver and was sent home with typhoid symptoms.
Dr Stowkts bought the E McLernon barn adjoining his residence and now owns a fine property. Mr and Mrs A W Atkins return from their wedding trip and reside in the south part of town. Miss Florence Howard travels to Joliet Illinois to visit friends and attend the Chicago Pair. Mrs Frank Ackerman visits in the east. W T and Mrs Whitney depart for Seattle to establish their future home. Sheriff Trognitz names deputy D W Yoho of Sidney Draw.
Years ago Mrs J W Fowler and daughter Allie returned from Hulls Prairie Ohio. Mr John T McIntosh, formerly of Antelopeville, now resides in Sidney. McIntosh sold his cattle holdings to E H Cowles. Eph, after his marriage, is described as pursuing cattle king ambitions. A Gamel, brother of J W, referenced in the note.
Mrs Charles Callahan departed last Sunday morning for Kasle, British Columbia, where she will make an extended visit with her family and friends.
Mrs C K Allen Mrs Fred E Clary Mrs John Christ and Miss Hattie Wheeler traveled with Fred E Clary to Lodge Pole on Thursday where Fred left the ladies there. John Van Der Weilen, an early Sidney painter resident, has returned and taken up painting again.
Central City production of the Pulitizer prize play Harvey continues with 33 performances at the Central City Opera House through August 27. Tickets remain available to out-of-Denver buyers by mail or telephone, according to Opera House Association officials.
Frank Fay stars in the Central City production of Harvey presented by Brock Pemberton in the historic mining town in tribute to Denver playwright Mary Doyle Chase. Officials urge send checks directly to Daniels & Fisher Stores Company box office in Denver with a stamped return envelope and include the MiA 6067 phone number for contact.
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