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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1949
Page
2
The Telegraph examines the City Manager plan amid growth driven strains on Sidney's council. Budget gaps and rising city duties prompt editorial call for citizen involvement to seek intelligent solutions and shared responsibility.
In Cheyenne County oil exploration lags behind last spring but shows notable gains. Ohio Oil Co has nine wells with five producing, four wildcat tests failed. Wildcat ventures may continue before year end. Estimated spending runs into millions, with two million by Ohio Oil Co and about one hundred thousand by wildcatters.
The piece critiques clemency pleas based on age and ill health in two cases. Henry Blackmer, a Denver multimillionaire tied to the Tea Pot Dome scandal, fled to Europe and later reached a freedom deal through his counsel. Rep. May, imprisoned after delays, is rumored for a presidential pardon. Both allegedly defrauded the government and faced consequences, highlighting the tension between mercy and accountability.
A cautionary piece explains that Christmas trees pose fire risks and offers safety tips. Use small trees, keep away from heat sources, avoid candles, choose UL approved electric lights, inspect extension cords, never leave lights on unattended, dispose of wrappings, and remove the tree when needles dry.
A humorous petition to Santa requests nothing but a nice big oil well. The rest of the column lists local social events and visits, including parties, dinners, and guests at homes in the community, with names and places from the area.
Mr and Mrs Lowell Larson welcome a son born Friday morning at Sidney hospital. Irene and Margie Troidl of Sidney dined with Mike Troidl Thursday. Harold Ludeman family visited Alvin Miller. Louie Schnell family with Henry Kieselhorst. Earl Lessig family with Kenneth McRoberts in Dal. Skating party at Zike's Roller Rink honored Jan Meiers on Monday. Bob Thurston and others attended.
Mrs. Ed Milles hosts Tuesday plastic party at John Glanz home. Mrs. Jerry Stengel and son dine with Ed Miles. Verne Sharman and Malcolm Yaeger receive visits. Harvey Miles hosts guests including W T Sharman and Steve Sterling. Ed Miles and Tom McGowan share dinner at the Miles home. Frank Rasmussen mentioned in passing.
Local families hosted meals and social visits across Potter and nearby homes. Ed Miles and Hazel joined Julia Rasmussen and Dorothy for Sunday dinners. Verne Sharman and family, Cecil Tremain, Roy Campbell, and others attended gatherings at multiple homes including the Collings and Jorgensen households.
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