Christmas Trade Hits Top as Stores Report Brisk Postholiday Rush
Christmas business reached a new peak for the month with Saturday volume well ahead of the prior week. Stores and the post office described brisk activity, with Christmas card handling exceeding twenty thousand and several retailers noting strong gains over last year. Late shoppers and extended hours were planned as December sales remain strong ahead of Christmas Eve closing times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Martinosky
Roy Greenlee
Greenlees’ Inc
Leon
Fine
Oscar Copley
J. M. McDonald Company
Carl Ziegler
J. C. Penney Co
Milton Handsel
Gamble's
Ghucks Dalton
Estass
Gene
E A Ciisar
Kinney's
Firestone
Hundreds of kids greet Santa at Sidney Chamber party
Hundreds of children visit Santa at two Fox Theatre events sponsored by the Sidney Chamber of Commerce. Elmer Haines opened the theater, free candy was given after each party, and officials called the events a success with parents and children enjoying the festive turnout.
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Santa Claus
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Fox Theatre
Santa
Elmer Haines
The
Fox
Chamber of Commerce
Gordon
Chamber
Commerce
Carl’ ‘Ziegler
Tobin. Parenits
Lustron Home Opens With 800 Visitors At 22nd Avenue
The Lustron model home at 22nd Avenue and Linden Street drew over 800 visitors Sunday afternoon, prompting extended public hours from seven to nine p.m. starting tomorrow. The American Securities Corp. authorized Lustron dealers noted visitors from Scottsbluff and other areas, with furnishings and decorations provided by Sidney Furniture Co. and local sponsors including Maytag Store and Mrs. Dave Hendricks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thes
Farm Home Near Lodgepole Hosts Nativity Light Display
Ernest and Mrs. Wickard of a farm 140 miles west of Lodgepole stage a Christmas Nativity scene on U S Highway 30. Beginning December 23 visitors may view the life size figures Mary Joseph Babe camel and Wise Men illuminated with lights and music and are invited to stop for coffee and greetings through the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Wickard
Lodgepole
Wickard
Wickards
Mary
Joseph
Atention
Miller Sees Japan Cuts to Speed China Recognition
Rep. A. L. Miller told the Sidney Rotary Club that Britain may recognize Communist China within three weeks, with the United States following soon after. He urged reducing civilian and military personnel in Japan, urging more native control while warning against leaving Japan to be easily coerced by Communists. Miller argued Hoover Commission reforms, budget balancing by cutting waste, and warned against excessive central government power as Nor the nation’s freedoms erode. He is touring the Fourth District before Christmas and expects a busy January Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rep. A. L. Miller
Great Britain
China
United States
Sidney
Far East
Miller
Japan
Rep. Miller
Hoover Commission
Congress
Home and apartment open for inspection in a new Doran house
The two story home and apartment at 12th and Linden by Guy V. Doran is open for public inspection daily 2 to 4 p m through Christmas. Perma stone used as exterior decorative feature with interior refinements highlighted. Mr Doran invites all to view regardless of purchasing interest.
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Guy V. Doran
Linden
First Pastor Return To Gurley Salem Church
The Rev. George H. Pullmann, who organized Salem Lutheran Church at Gurley 39 years ago, has returned as pastor arriving December 7 in response to Salem’s call. He helped build the church, then continued studies at Concordia Seminary and served in Midland and other Midwestern towns before settling in Hunter, Kansas. He and his wife have ten children, with several pursuing ministry or living in various states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Lutheran Church
Gurley
George H. Pullmann
Salem
Hy Dorn
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Sidney
Mr. Pullmann
Pullmann
Concordia Seminary
Springfield
Ill
Midland
South Dakota
Fairfax
Butte
Nebr
Wausau
Hunter
Kansas
Pullman
Pullmanns
Spicer
Minn
California
Colorado
Crofton
Hoxie
Maynard
Owa
Former Resident Killed In Wreck
A Hugo Baumgart, formerly of Sidney, died Sunday morning in California from injuries from a Saturday wreck. He drove a poultry farm route in Baldwin Park where the accident happened. His eldest son Raymond survived uninjured. Baumgart left Sidney about ten years ago and worked as a cook here. He is survived by his wife and three children, and Mrs. Baumgart is the daughter of Mrs. Frank Klentz Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Baumgart
Sidney
California
Baumgart
Frank Klentz
PTA Will Heat Safety Program in Sidney
M. R. Lambert of the Nebraska Highway Safety Patrol will be a principal speaker at the Sidney Parents Teacher Association meeting at 8 o clock Wednesday night in the Junior High School building. He will show a film on Safety. Harold Keith, Rae Jones, and A. B. Connell are also noted speakers and organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Lambert
Scottsbluft
Nebraska Highway Safety Patrol
Sidney Parents Teacher Association
Lambert
Harold Keith
Greater
Cheyenne
Sidney City Manager election set for January 31
The Sidney City Council schedules a January 31 vote on adopting a city manager system. Voters decide whether to replace mayor council government with a five member at large council hiring a City Manager in charge of all administration. Proponents tout efficiency while opponents warn of cost and risk to the local economy. The Telegraph will publish added data from the National Municipal Council when received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Jaycees
Telegraph
Alliance
Scottsbluff
National Municipal Council
James Fotinos Dies at 63 in Sidney Draw Area
James Fotinos 63 died after a six month illness at his farm home in Sidney Draw. He moved to the area two years ago from Bayard and Bridgeport after living in Minatare. Born January 8, 1886 in Lefkaka Greece he came to America in 1912. Surviving are his widow Eva Florena Lackey four daughters Marjorie Katherine Mary and Demna two sons Tom and George of Sidney and two brothers Bul and Gust both of Sidney. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 PM in the Greek Orthodox Church in Bayard with burial in Bridgeport.
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James Fotinos
Sidney Draw
Gehrig Funeral Home
Bridgeport
Bayard
Fotinos
Minatare
Half Of Hunters Get Their Deer
State Game Commission reports over half of 1500 permittees have bagged deer this season that opened December 5. With 756 deer taken, the result nears 78 percent potential in 1945 if both bucks and does were allowed. This year only bucks can be shot. the season ends at sundown Friday.
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State Game Commission
Meyer Named Co-Op Leader at Sidney meeting
John Meyer of Potter was named to the Farmers Union Co operative Gas and Oil board replacing Charles Slama. Ed Meyers will continue as president with James C. Johnson and Ed Wickhorst reelected to three year terms. The nine man board will run the union with L. K. Nelson as manager. The all day meeting drew about 100 people and featured speakers from the Farmers Union State Exchange and Consumers Coop of Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Meyer
Potter
Farmers Union Cooperative Gas and Oil Association
Sidney City Auditorium
Mr. Meyers
Charles Slama
James C. Johnson
Ed Wickhorst
Ed Meyers
Sidney
Mr. Johnson
L. K. “Red” Nelson
Jacob Kupp
Omaha
Farmers Union State Exchange
Guy Williams
Consumers Coop of Kansas City
Farmers Union Co-operative Gas and Oil Company
Nebraska
Jack Bolin
Auditing Service For Co-operatives
Lodgepole
Bolin
State Exchange
Sidney Association
Scottsbluff
L. K
Red” Nelson
Probe Breakins At Lodgepole Saturday
Vandals broke into two Lodgepole businesses Saturday night causing windows to be broken. About $16 in cash was taken from the Frontier Refining Company and Lodgepole Heating Company, according to Cheyenne County Sheriff W W Schulz. Investigators report entry by window smashing.
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Lodgepole
Cheyenne County
W.W. Schulz
Frontier Refining Company
Lodgepole Heating Company
Schulz
Production is Predicted At Egging No. 3 Well
The Ohio Oil Company plans to bring Egging No. 3 east of Gurley into production at a bottom hole depth of 4,577 feet after water-only tests in the Dakota and early logs. Ohio’s geologist expresses cautious optimism that the well will be a commercial producer, potentially adding a third production on Mrs. Mary Egging’s land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Oil Company
Egging No. 3
Gurley
Dakotas
R. W. McCanne
Ohio
Mary Egging
Sidney
McCanne
Cheyenne County
Gas Oil Lease Sale Set for January Sixth in Cheyenne County
State land auctions will sell oil and gas leases on eleven and one half sections in Cheyenne County at public auction January 6 at ten o clock. Henry H. Bartling states the event stems from strong oil and gas interest likely making it the largest such auction in the state. Bids ranged from 25 cents to 1 05 per acre. S. E. Torgeson of Kimball was high bidder on two Kimball County sections. James E. Bell of Casper led on three sections while Harry Yukon of Kansas City led on one. Bell paid 1.05 per acre for a Kimball County section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Henry H. Bartling
Board of Educational Lands and Funds
Telegraph
Banner
Kimball Counties
State Board of Educational Lands and Funds
S. E. Torgeson
Kimball
Banner County
James E. Bell
Casper
Wyo
Harry Yukon
Kansas City
Bell
Kimball County
Yukon
Americanism Month Observed by Sidney Junior Bar Members
Junior Bar Association in Sidney participates in the state observance of Americanism month with school assemblies. Speakers Hammond McNish, L. M. Clinton, Howard Connors lead talks at Sidney, Lodgepole, Sunol, Potter, and Dalton high schools on December 16, 19, and 21. Knicely outlines the aim to honor the Declaration of Independence, Constitution and Bill of Rights and to stress constitutional principles to youths.
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Junior Bar“Association
Sidney
State Association
Jack Knicely
Hammond McNish
Sidney High School
St. Patrick’s Academy
L. M. Clinton
Lodgepole
Sunol
Howard Connors
Potter High School
Dalton
Council Breaks Policy O K s Liquor Request
The Tele graph announces the Christmas Greeting edition for Friday December 23. Advertisers are urged to call 5600 to ensure inclusion in the special issue and to place copy orders by Wednesday at five o'clock. The paper offers to arrange space and set prices as requested.
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The
Telegraph
Mayor and council clash over waste department staffing
At Friday's City Council meeting Mayor C. B. Dorwart and Councilman A. J. Jorgenson sparred over waste and garbage operations. Jorgenson proposed cutting staff to reduce a roughly $650 monthly deficit, backed by Councilman H. R. Logan, while Dorwart defended the essential service. The board agreed the department head would meet the council to discuss possible staffing reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Dorwart
A. J. Jorgenson
Jorgenson
H. E. Pierson
Will Rogers Classics At Fox Theatre This Week
The Fox Theatre shows two Will Rogers films today and Wednesday David Harum and Steamboat Round The Bend featuring Irvin S Cobb The program also includes Stepin Fetchit comedy relief in David Harum Manager Elmer Haines believes old patrons will return and perhaps younger audiences will join to see Rogers enduring comic style and appeal.
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Fox Theatre
Will Rogers
David Harum
Irvin S. Cobb
Mr. Rogers
Stepin:Fetchit
Idroves
Elmer‘ Haines
Public Responds To Swain Drive Fire Donations
Donations to replace possessions lost by the Oliver Swain family in the recent fire that destroyed their home have been coming in. Clothing furnishings and money are being collected and taken to the Cheyenne County Welfare office. The Telegraph reports contributions total $15 with new donors including W. E. Walsh Walter Cork Ray Wellner H W Minshall Mr and Mrs Frank Boyle and an unnamed friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Swain
Cheyenne
Swains
Jess Osborn
Telegraph
W. E. Walsh
Walter Cork
Ray Wellner
H. W. Minshall
Frank Boyle
Sittner Wins Council Backing For New Liquor Store
Sidney City Council on a 4 to 2 vote approved Peter Sittner’s plan to open a package liquor store at 812 9th Avenue, the former Recreation Club, sending the recommendation to the State Liquor Commission. The decision contrasts prior opposition and follows debate over breaking tradition with four existing liquor stores in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Sittner
9Th Avenue
Recreation Club
State Liquor Commission
Sidney
Aubrey Haines
Silver Dollar Tavern
Walter Cork
Johenson
Spearow
Logan
Porter
Cork
H. E. Pierson
Sittner
State Commission
Swith
Closman’s
Pip’s
Hahler Liquor Store
Crabb Heads Farm Bureau Board in Cheyenne County
J. R. Crabb of Lodgepole was elected president of the Cheyenne County Farm Bureau board of directors at Saturday’s meeting. Ralph Anderson of Potter was named vice president and Calvin Klentz of Sidney became secretary-treasurer. Committees will be announced before the next meeting. Harold Bond, field director, hosted the gathering at Yendis Cafe. Bond reported on finances and updates from state and national Farm Bureau conferences in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Crabb
Lodgepole
Cheyenne County Farm Bureau Board of Directors
Ralph Anderson
Potter
Calvin Klentz
Sidney
Harold Bond
Farm Bureau
National Farm Bureau
Stevens Hotel
Chicago
Hil
Heavy damages in two car crash at Newton and 13th
Sidney police report a heavy damage two car collision at 9 40 AM at Newton and 13th involving a 1946 Chevrolet two door owned by Clarence Beyer and a 1948 Packard four door owned by Charles Deaver. A 1940 Chevrolet sedan driven by Eldon F Gilbreath 17 Sidney sustained about 350 in damage after a Sunday night crash on Highway 30 one half mile west of Sidney. Gilbreath was not injured.
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Newton
13Th
Sidney
Clarence Beyer
Charles
Deaver
Eldon F. ‘Gilbreath
Highway
Nebraska Highway Safety Patrol
Gilbreath
RY Party Tonight at Cheyenne County Rural Youth Meet
A regular meeting and Christmas party of the Cheyenne County Rural Youth is scheduled for tonight Tuesday at 8 o clock in Sidney City Auditorium. Members will exchange 25 cent gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Sidney City Auditorium
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Lustron
Rev
Salem Lutheran
PTA
O. K
Swain
Crabb
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