Safety Council Seeks Tougher Driver License Rules
Nebraska lawmakers will be urged in 1949 to tighten driver licensing with reexamination on renewals, joint liability of teens and guardians for damages, legal status for chemical tests for intoxication, and formal recognition of the State Safety Council. Education advocates push expanded driver education, school and adult training, stricter school bus laws, and a dedicated safety budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Lincoln
Senate
State House
Committee On
Edward C. Fisher
Nebraska State Safety Council
Department of Public Instruction
H. C. Mardis
W. P. Dietz
State Safety Council
Christmas Kids Party At Fox Theatre This Week
The Chamber of Commerce sponsors a free picture show for Sidney and trade area children at the Fox Theatre Friday at 1 45 pm and Saturday at 9 45 am. Elmer Haines leads a kid friendly program with candy for attendees and Santa Claus present. Eligible are children from pre school to fourth grade with limited seating to prevent crowding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Fox Theatre
Chamber of Commerce
Elmer Haines
Fox
Gordon Tobin
Tobin
Sidney Trade
Santa Claus
Mr. Tobin
Lighting Plan Given Praise in Sidney Holiday Display
The downtown Christmas lighting in Sidney wins praise as the Chamber of Commerce and city administration unveil a plan for a permanent decoration system. Next year will add more lights to cover business districts, with evergreen ropeing removed in favor of permanent lighting. Court house square trimming and a residential lighting contest are also planned, reflecting a strengthened holiday spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Chamber of Commerce
City Auditorium
Court House Square
Gordon Tobin
Tobin
Jaycees
The
Telegraph
Jones Renamed Scout Leader in Cheyenne District Meeting
Rae Jones was reelected chairman of the Cheyenne district Wye- Braska Council Boy Scouts of America at the annual meeting held Tuesday night in Dalton Presbyterian church. F F Fisher Ordville was named vice-chairman and M G P Nissen commissioner. Appointive officers to be named later. An excellent crowd attended the dinner served by Presbyterian ladies. Music by Dalton high school quartet and Dalton scouts. Vergal Winn spoke on Boys and Scouting. Glenn Spearow presided as council vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae Jones
Cheyenne
Wye- Braska
Boy Scouts of America
Presbyterian Church
Dalton
F. F. Fisher
Ordville
M. G. P Nissen
Presbyterian
Dalton High School
Vergal Winn
Glenn Spearow
Wye-Braska Council
Holiday Lighting Contest Planned by Sidney Jaycees
The Sidney Junior Chamber of Commerce plans the second annual Christmas Lighting contest with three divisions Window Yard and Scenes. Awards for first and second in each division plus a single honorable mention. Judging December 23 and awards at a public function between Christmas and New Year. Entry blanks available.
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Sidney Junior Chamber of Commerce
Keith Kaylor
Jaycee Committee
Kaylor
Licenses on Sale January Third for 1949 Plates
The 1949 Nebraska vehicle license plates go on sale January 3 at the Cheyenne County treasurer Herbert Stevens office. Plates feature maroon letters on an aluminum background. The treasurer’s office holds 6,720 plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Herbert Stevens
Farmers Union Local to stage Dec 10 three act play
Farmers Union Local No 750 sponsors a three act play and evening of entertainment at Sunnyside Schoolhouse Friday evening December 10. Public urged to attend with no admission charge and guests asked to bring pies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Union Local No. 750
Sunnyside
Farmstead Winners To Be Honored At Sidney Banquet
Governor Val Peterson will be speaker at a December 15 banquet honoring Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kriesel of Gurley Nebraska state winners in the WNAX 1948 Farmstead Improvement program. The Sidney Chamber of Commerce arranges this event at the Sidney Country Club with 50 guests from Cheyenne County farm groups and state extension departments. Wayne Whitney will chair the State Advisory Committee. The couple will share 1000 dollars in merchandise prizes from WNAX. Judging was by the Nebraska Agricultural Extension Service with WNAX co sponsors. The program aims to improve farm appearance and efficiency across five states with entries eligible for a 1950 grand prize.
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Val Peterson
Fred Kriesel
Gurley
Nebraska
WNAX
Gordon Tobin
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Sidney Country Club
Cheyenne County
Yankton- Sioux City
Wayne Whitney
Lincoln
Robert Donovan
Chris Mack
Nebraska Agricultural Extension Service
Iowa
Minnesota
The
Dakotas
Club Council Meets Friday in Cheyenne County
A special meeting of the Cheyenne County Home Extension Clubs Council is set for Friday December 10. Officers to be elected include vice-chairman group chairmen and a chorus song leader for the coming year. Current officers and nominating committee members are named and amendments to the constitution may be considered. The group will also discuss the January 14 Annual Achievement Day and urges every club to send a representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County Home Extension Clubs Council
William George
George
Charles Munshaw
Dalton
Louis Johnson
Leroy Lessman
Clif Thurston
Potter
E. E. Osborn
Wayne Elsen
Gurley
William Hurt
Lorenzo
A B. Rapp
Sidney
Coryell Case Jury Is Chosen Monday
A jury was selected Monday morning to hear the State of Nebraska versus Keith Corryer on auto theft charges involving Miss Lillian Miller. Jurors include Fran zetty Mowrer Pierson Cape Moses Nightingale Wheeg Campbell Fleming Egging Mortenson Kriesel. Trial began after 10 o'clock with County Attorney L M Clinton for the state and P J Heaton J L Thorpe for the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Nebraska
Keith Corryer
Lillian Miller
R M. Franzetty
C. Mowrer
Ray Pierson
R. E. Cape
Ernest Moses
Earl Nightingale
Martin Wheeg
Irvin Campbell
Floyd Fleming
Gerhard Egging
Paul Mortenson
Fred Kriesel
Corryer
P J. Heaton
J. L. Thorpe
L. M Clinton
1949 Buick Is Here At Hahler Motor Co
The 1949 Buick on display at The Hahler Motor Co announces Dynaflow drive as standard on Roadmasters and optional on the Super line. The public is invited to view the new Buick creation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hahler Motor Co
Telegraph
Have Your Fun Just So You Pay
A reader sends a renewal with a note saying they dislike the paper and editor but like the front office staff, yet they still renew. The Telegraph reports the cheeky quip attached to a one year subscription remittance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Telegraph
Uni Football Seeks Nebraska's Top High School Stars
Nebraska University relies on drawing standout athletes from state high schools for football revival. Pop Klein says no free rides, offers education and jobs, no athlete buys entry. McBride and Klein praise past era, urge continued high school and alumni support to bolster Cornhusker football.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska University
Nebraska
Pop” Klein
Ani
Rotary Club
Klein
Sidney High School
St. Patrick’s Academy
Sidney
Gregg McBride
Omaha World Herald
McBride
John Elwell
Owen Frank
Scottsbluff
William Chaloupka
Bridgeport
Cornhusker
Elwell
Uni
Fire damages Sol Willis home on Newton Street
An estimated 300 damage resulted from a fire at the Sol Willis residence 1029 Newton Street at about 9 30 Monday morning. Sparks from an unknown source ignited the roof burning a large area before the fire was controlled. Considerable water damage also occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Willis
Newton Street
Rail Crossing Project Still High On List
State Engineer F H Klietsch says Sidney railroad underpass remains a high priority. The Highway Advisory Committee favors earmarking 10 percent of Federal aid for railroad grade separations, but Klietsch expects no change to Sidney plans as federal authorities seek more traffic data. He notes progress in obtaining approval and that development will start once approval is received.
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F. H. Klietsch
Sidney
Peterson
Klietsch
13Th Avenue
10Th Avenue
Sidney Crossing
State Highway Department
Vesper Concert by Sidney High School Chorus
The 55 voice Sidney High School chorus directed by Miss Jean Pierson will present a Christmas vesper concert at the high school auditorium on Sunday December 12 at 3 PM. Assisted by the Boys and Girls glee clubs and small vocal ensembles, with carols by a brass ensemble directed by Henry Devies. Admission is free and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney High School
Jean Pierson
High School
Henry Devies
Time Running Out On Rental Hikes December 31 Deadline
A December 31 deadline looms for rent-increase leases under the 1948 rent law. Landlords and tenants may voluntarily execute leases raising rents up to 15 percent, with leases running through December 31, 1949 or longer if agreed. Copies must be filed within 15 days of execution. after signing, lease terms govern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn L. Blakeley
Alliance- Sidney Rent Area
Blakeley
Irrigators To Meet At Bluffs In December Convention
The 56th annual Nebraska State Irrigation association convention will be December 9 and 10 at Scotts Bluff with experts from the Bureau of Reclamation and the University of Nebraska. Speakers include Avery Batson on the reclamation program in Nebraska, James Thorp on drainage and soils, and Frank Miller on crop production. The gathering returns to the North Platte river valley for the first time since 1927 and will be at the Lincoln Hotel with a banquet on December 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska State Irrigation Association
Scottsbluff
Pres
E. O. Daggett
North Platte River
Avery A. Batson
Bureau of Reclamation
Denver
Nebraska
James Thorp
Great Plains States
Frank A. Miller
Nebraska College of Agriculture
Daggett
Batson
North Platte
Lloyd C. Thomas
Kearney
Union Pacific Railroad
Lincoln Hotel
Break-In Here Is Confessed by Two Men
Confessions by Frank C. Donovan and Carl Littlejohn reveal they entered Hands Dairy Store in October and tried to steal the safe but fled. They admit moving the safe and link to 44 burglaries while being held in Tulsa on breaking and entering charges tied to Oklahoma post offices. Sheriff Schulz said no immediate action will be taken locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Frank C. Donovan
Carl Littlejohn
Donovan
Littlejohn
Hand
Denver
Julesburg
Sidney
Ogallala
W. W.schulz
Snow and Cold Grip Sidney and Surrounding Area
A weekend pattern of snow and dust swept Sidney with a light fall failing to curb the prairie dust. Forecasters held to a Monday morning snow prediction while noting a late Saturday wind shift. Conditions were annoying but not severe as crops remain safe and no accidents were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Nebraska
The
Mercury
Ordinance Held Up Over Sewage Plant Bond Plan
The City Council postponed action on a sewage disposal plant bond ordinance after final payments were incomplete and total project cost remained undetermined. The measure, once approved, would total about 170 thousand dollars and be retired mainly through the existing sewer service charge.
Telegraph Want Ads Pay As Box Is Returned
Ben King advertised a toolbox in THE TELEGRAPH want ads and, to his surprise, the box was returned Friday noon. The note suggests the ads prove their effectiveness and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben King
Telegraph
Helfrich Receives Soil Conservationist of the Week Honor
Charles Helfrich, a Sunol farmer, named Soil Conservationist of the Week by Cheyenne County SCS chair Clyde Johnson and technician Lee Girardot. Contour grass strips, half drill seeding, and new wheat grass practice mark his shift to contour farming to reduce soil and water loss on hillsides. He plans to expand contour methods to sorghums, wheat, and small grains on rented land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Helfrich
Sunol
Helfrich
Clyde Johnson
Cheyenne County Soil Conservation District
Lee Girardot
SCS
Girardot
Mr. Girardot
Dalton Paper Sold To Miller Family Editorial Bid
Mr and Mrs Laurence Miller have purchased The Dalton Dele gate and will run the editorial and business departments. The plant will still be printed by Carl Van Scoy who also publishes The Broadwater News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence Miller
Dalton
Carl “van Scoy
Millers
Mr. van Scoy
Broadwater News
Rural Youth Association to Meet in Sidney Basement
Cheyenne County Rural Youth Association members will hold a regular meeting tonight at eight o'clock in the basement of the Sidney City Auditorium. The gathering aims to discuss planned activities and organizational matters with members from the Cheyenne County area in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County Rural Youth Association
Sidney City Auditorium
Youth Held After Wild Auto Chase
Ronald L. Maydon, 18, Redfield SD, captured after a 15 mile pursuit by Deputy Arnold Braasch. He is charged with forging a Walter Long bank check for 20 dollars in Dalton and pled not guilty. Maydon, AWOL from the army, was bound over to district court on 2,500 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Braasch
Ronald L. Maydon
Redfield
South Dakota
Walter Long
American National Bank
Ewing’s
Dalton
Robert A. Barlow
Maydon
Braasch
Sioux Falls
Michigan
Marceline
Missouri
Denver
Dalton Bank
Sidney Bank
W. W. Schulz
Highway Patrol
Bynumville
Schulz
Long
Long House
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Huron
S. Dak
Custer County Bank
Custer, S Dak
Crawford State Bank
Crawford, Nebr
Sidney
Hopkinsville Milling Co
Hopkinsville
van Aleander
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Safety Council
Jones
Club Council
Coryell Case Jury
Buick
Pop
Leo Shuman
Tom Dineen
Academy
Bluffs
Dalton Paper
Minneapolis
Chicago
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