Sidney Telegraph launches six week circulation drive for youths
The Sidney Telegraph announces a six week subscription campaign offering prizes to boys and girls who recruit new subscribers in Sidney and surrounding counties. Cash rewards of two dollars per new subscription apply even if the five sale minimum isn’t met. top sellers can win bicycles radios wrist watches or cash. Campaign targets Cheyenne Kimball Banner Morrill Garden and Devel counties in Nebraska and Logan Sedgwick in Colorado with subscription rates 7 or 8 dollars outside the area.
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Banner
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Garden
Dalton
Gurley
Potter
Sunol
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Crook
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Sponsor Stands By Cyclist Amid Legal Troubles In Alaska Trip
Ex-Alaskan rider Robert Hall, held in Cheyenne County jail, received a message of support from his sponsor Jack Towler of Cumberland Maryland who vowed to back Hall through grand larceny charges linked to ex-step father James Kirk. Towler pledged to finance and aid the Alaska voyage regardless of charges. Hall waives extradition and plans to complete the 3 800 mile trip if returned to West Virginia to face Solony charges. The sponsor arranged lodging and meals along the route, though Hall prefers sleeping in a jungle hammock.
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Cheyenne County
Cumberland
Annapolis
West Virginia
Sidney
Hall
the Telegraph
James B. Kirk
Nitro
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Towler
Maryland
Alaska
Nebraska Safety Patrol
Chappell Residents Named Old Settlers King and Queen
Two Chappell pioneers Jennie Nelson and Malcolm Carlson, both Swedish-descended and longtime residents, were chosen as king and queen for Lodgepole’s 36th Old Settlers Reunion. Nelson recalls wagon trips for groceries. Carlson recalls local farming roots and later town life. They shared nerves about public appearances and pride in the honor.
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Chappell
Sweden
Devel County
Old Settlers
Lodgepole
Ralph Nelson
Nelson
Louis
Marion
Denver
Verdeen Hughes
Crawford
Bert Bates
Fire Lightning Destroys Hay Bales Near Sidney
A blaze on the John Peetz Sr. farm three miles east of Sidney burned about 300 to 400 bales of hay Tuesday evening. Firemen worked at least four hours, with lightning blamed for the fire. Sidney crews split the stack and saved half the bales.
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John Peetz
Sidney
Early Snow Hits Colorado Rockies as Sidney Sees 42 Degree Low
The area records a 42 degree low in Sidney marking a sharp drop from 89 the day before. Showers totaling over an inch in three days boost soil moisture aiding wheat, safflower, pastures and range lands amid a cool, windy spell.
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Colorado Rockies
Dalton
Reunion To Feature Hall Of Yesteryear In Lodgepole
The Old Settler's Reunion in Lodgepole on September 5 will feature the Hall of Yesteryear displaying old utensils clothing furniture and other museum pieces. The exhibit runs 11 15 a m to 6 p m next to the bank and space should be reserved in advance. Mrs Luxa and Mrs Haskell in charge will collect entries there September 3. showcases will hold smaller articles and all items must be labeled with age ownership and related data.
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Lodgepole Girl Scouts
Arlan Luxa
Jim Haskell
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Haskell
Free Back To School Movie At Fox Theatre
The Sidney Telegraph offers a free annual Back To School movie for children in the Sidney trade area. The Fox Theatre show starts at ten o clock Saturday morning and parents may bring youngsters to enjoy the film while they shop and handle duties.
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Wind and Dust Meet Busy Fair Day at County Event
A cool dusty windy day welcomed fairgoers as livestock and 4-H entries surged at the Fairgrounds. County Agent Ivan Liljegren said this year’s entries topped last year, with a full schedule of events including wrestling, a rodeo, a horse show, and a Friday style show. Admission for rodeo is 1.50 for adults and 0.50 for children.
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Howard Lang
Marven ‘Meyer
Lions Aid Drive Launched For SOD Five Year Old Patient
Sioux Ordnance Lions Club begins a fundraising campaign to help Betty Jean Hoosier, a five year old afflicted with sclerosis of the liver. Betty Jean has undergone multiple major surgeries and spends weeks in hospitals in Sidney, Cheyenne, Denver, and Omaha. The Lions plan to solicit Depot personnel and assist nearby service clubs to cover mounting medical expenses.
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Betty Jean
Sidney Memorial Hospital
Cheyenne
Denver
Omaha
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Lodgepole
Dalton
Gurley
Potter
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Connie
Donna
Ellen
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Lions
Panhandle Records Fourth Polio Case In Dawes County
Two new polio cases, both in Dawes County, raise Nebraska Panhandle total for the year to four. One case involves Mrs Milton Hughes, 29, a Crawford mother who after giving birth was flown to Omaha diagnosed with bulbar polio. She underwent tracheotomy and remains in critical condition, paralyzed from the neck down, in an iron lung.
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Dawes County
Nebraska Panhandle
Crawford
Alliance
Omaha
Milton Hughes
Back To School Data In From The Sidney Telegraph
The Sidney Telegraph highlights back to school values from local merchants. Advertising reaches 8,000 homes in the Sidney trade area this week. The issue also carries complete plans for reopening schools in the region in the news columns.
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Cheyenne County Fair
Sidney Telegraph
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Telegraph
Dalton Youths Hurt When Car Overturns
Two Dalton youths were injured early this week when their car overturned at the junction of Colorado Highways 13 and 138 northeast of Sterling. Driver Harry G. McRoberts 17 and passenger Roland J Westerhoff 17 sustained light injuries but were not hospitalized. Highway Patrol fixed car damage at 150 dollars.
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Colorado
Sterling
Harry G. McRoberts
Roland J . Westerhoff
Colorado Highway Patrol
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