Christmas Post Office Volume Surges in Sidney
Post office traffic in Sidney runs ahead of last year with per day postal sales near a thousand dollars. Stores report mixed results though most plan to stay open late into Friday to serve last minute shoppers. Churches schedule Christmas worships, and Nebraska University students begin returning home as public schools close for a two week holiday.
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Martinoaky
Martinosky
van Accurayé
Sidney
The
Telegraph
Nebraska University
Courthouse Closure Advised for Christmas Weekend
The Cheveting county courthouse will be closed all day Monday December 24 in recognition of the Christmas holiday weekend. The notice, issued Thursday, requests public planning around the holiday closure.
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Ourthouse
Telegraph Christmas Greeting Edition Sets New Record
The Tele graph publishes its annual Christmas Greeting Edition in Sidney. The 32 page issue matches the largest edition ever with four sections of eight pages each and record advertising lineage. Newsprint shortages limit extra pages and shipments arrive in January.
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The
Telegraph
Sidney
Farmers Hear State Official at Cheyenne County Union
About 150 farmers attended the Cheyenne County Farmers Union annual meeting. Nebraska Farmers Union president Chris Melius urged continued cooperative security and freedom. Russell Olsen was reelected chairman, Arnold Draper vice chair, Bob Rexroth secretary, Lester Willoughby and Bob Huff board members. Carl Mahr was reelected legislative committeeman. Members praised livestock board funds for American Cancer research and criticized officials who neglect duties to pursue political ambitions. Tax schedule changes were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County Farmers Union
Chris Melius
Nebraska Farmers Union
Russell Olsen Lodgepole
Arnold Draper
Gurley
Bob Rexroth
Sidney
Lester Willoughby
Potter
Bob Huff
Lodgepole
Carl Mahr
Livestock Board
American Cancer Research
Sheriff Is On Mead After Heart Attack
Cheyenne County Sheriff W. W. Schulz is convalescing at home after a heart attack at noon Tuesday while at work. His condition is reported good and he expects to return soon. The strain of a Missouri prisoner transfer may have triggered the attack following a prior episode in Iowa. Deputy Arnold Braasch has been aided by Virgil Greever and W. E. Gehrig during Schulz’s absence.
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Cheyenne County
W. W. Schulz
Missouri
Iowa
Sidney
Schulz
Arnold Braasch
Virgil Greever
W. E. Gehrig
Continuous Shows at Fox Theatre This Winter
The Fox Theatre will run continuous shows daily starting at 1 30 oclock from December 2 to January 6.
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Fox Theatre
Early Root Growth To Aid Wheat Cheyenne County Farmers
Cheyenne County's fall seeding produced a deep root system for winter wheat despite severe November and December weather. Sub-zero readings and high winds threaten potential losses, but prospects for a record harvest depend on continued favorable conditions. Nebraska's 1951 winter wheat forecast fell from 1950, with broader state crops showing declines in oats and sorghum, while barley remained steady and beans, potatoes, and other crops varied in yield. Please Turn to Page Six
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Nebraska Panhandle
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Colorado
Washington
North Platte Valley
Sidney building permits top 2.5 million for 1951
City clerk Gordon Tobin reports Sidney's building permits reached 2,501,518 this week with eleven new houses valued at 123,800 granted to N C Livoni of The Western Construction Co. Housing leads 1951 with 1,592,550 across 134 residences, plus repairs, commercial work, and other construction totaling the remainder.
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Sidney
Gordon Tobin
N. C. Livoni
The
Western Construction Co
Tobin
Ralph Warren Hurt As Valve Explodes
Ralph Warren, field superintendent for Ginther-Warren-Ginther, was severely injured near Sterling when a drilling rig valve exploded. He received emergency care in Sterling and was transported to St. Luke's Hospital in Denver for facial fracture surgery. Warren, a well known local supervisor, faced potential sight loss initially but was later reported not to lose his eyesight.
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Ralph Warren
Ginther-Warren-Ginther
Sterling
Warren
St. Luke’s Hospital
Denver
Mr. Warren
Ginther-Warren- Ginther
Dorman
Farm Bureau Plans For 1952 Dinner Event Leaders Elected
The Cheyenne County Farm Bureau elected officers at a Monday dinner at Venus Care. Walter Johnson, Sidney, was re elected president. Ralph Talich, Lodgepole, was named vice president and Ralph Anderson, Porter, secretary treasurer. Kenneth Morgan, Gurley, named auditing committee chairman. Harold Bond reported year highlights and upcoming program plans while local delegates shared state convention summaries.
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Cheyenne County Farm Bureau
Harold Bond
Walter Johnson
Sidney
Ralph Talich
Lodgepole
Ralph Anderson
Porter
Kenneth Morgan
Gurley
Bond
Kenneth Morazan
Ben Cruise
Dalton
Icy Streets Cause Multiple Crashes on Sidney Roads
Police log from December 14 to 19 records numerous icy street collisions in Sidney. Incidents include Byars and Johnson skidding on 9th Avenue, Murphy backing into Schuler at 9th and Jackson, Schoenholz failing to see McDaniel at King and Isin, Winter hitting Johnson at Linden and 9th, Fees striking Sezer on Hickory and 11th, Morehead backing into Brauer on 8th, and more incidents with light to unreported damages.
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Sidney
9Th Avenue
Hickory St
Charles W. Byars
Denver
Art Johnson
Potter
9Th
Jackson
Pat J. Murphy
el Paso
Lexas
Henry H. Schuler
Dalton
King and
Isin
Steary D. Schoenholz
R. W. Johnson
Hickory
11Th
Frank J. Fees
Genevieve Sezer
Chevrolet
Ilinois
James L. Morehead
O. A. Brauer
King
Eleven Below Zero Hits Western Nebraska In Storm
A winter storm drove Western Nebraska to eleven below zero at night and kept traffic off highways into Sidney and Scottsbluff. Visibility dropped to zero in parts as a bus driver relied on passengers to guide the way, with low temps persisting into Thursday morning and officials warning of patchy ice despite clear overall roads.
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Nebraska
Sidney
Panhandle
Safety Patrol
Vaird
Wyoming
Scottsbluff Star-Herald
Scottsbluff-Kimball
Ruiz
Kings Daughters Fund Surpasses 1200 For Christmas Aid
The Kings Daughters charity drive in Sidney closes at 5 pm Saturday after a total of 1214 collected to fund a merry Christmas for the underprivileged and year round work. Donations include 5 from Mr and Mrs Wa Powell and 20 from Rudy's Inc among others. community aid is boosted by goods and services such as a dining room set, canned goods, Christmas trees, and candy boxes from local supporters. The drive shifted from a Thanksgiving dance to direct contributions, with residents recalling past help from the organization.
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Kings Daughters
Sidney
Dats
Wa. Powell
H. F. Spasrow
Rudy's, Inc
Marvin Sherrer
Benj. Schwartz
VFW Auxiliary
Morris Snyder
James Soaris
Sidney Glass & Paint
King’s Daughters
Glenn Weller
Elmer Haines
New Fox Theatre
Bill Steadman
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Sidney community hotel site picked at Ninth Avenue and Jackson Street
A quarter-block site at the northeast corner of Ninth Avenue and Jackson Street was optioned by the Sidney Community Hotel Association. Four owners hold options, with thirty days to exercise. The $50,000 plus location sits near the post office, hosting a store building with tenants The Colling Maytag Co. and others.
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Sidney
Ninth Avenue
Jackson Street
Sidney Community Hotel Association
A. S. Hardy
Will Harper
Cannon Co
Denver
Dee L. Abbott
Bakersfield
Calif
Colling Maytag Co
April's Produce
Harlan Bakery
Harper
Kermit Moore
G. H. Doran
Lowry Lindell
C. B. Dorwart
Moore
Sie
Dorwart
Frank Mattoun
Association
Odd Pair Surges Forde Doorstep in Cold Start
On a frigid day observers watched a 1928 Ford with high wheels struggle to move behind a plush 1951 model car in an heroic effort to start. Some onlookers teased the 1828 car owner with a sly smirk, though the scene drew sympathy for the antique vehicle.
52 Licenses Ready Jan 2 for 1952 Plates
County Treasurer Herbert Stevens announced 1952 car license plates will be available starting Wednesday January 2. The old 39 prefix returns as the numbering reverts from the CY letter system. Senators and lawmakers backed the move to restore the former county-number scheme. About 700,090 plates will be issued this year, produced at the state reformatory in Lincoln with scraps saved for 1953 tabs.
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Herbert Stevens
Earl Lee
Tremont
Otto Fprohs
Gering
Senate
Owen Boyles
Boyles
State Reformatory
Lincoln
PMA Heads Are Renamed In Cheyenne County 1952
The Production Marketing Association committee for Cheyenne County is re elected with Bert W Wiegers as chairman Raymond H Lessman as vice chairman James C Johnson as third member Edward R Wickhorst as first alternate and Herbert Krauter as second alternate. The 1951 PMA program will end December 41 with the deadline for ACP payments. Farmers must visit the office to complete reports or lose payment eligibility. Office hours are 8 to 5 daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert. W. Wiegers
Raymond H. Lessman
James c. Johnson
Edward R. Wickhorst
Herbert Krauter
Elis Gains Strength After Emergency Operation
Dave EUs popular Sidney rural mail carrier has regained strength after an emergency operation last week and will undergo further surgery within the next few days, his physician reported Thursday.
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Dave Eus
Sidney
Rent Office Holiday Closures and Extended Saturday Hours
The Area Rent Office of the Office of Rent Stabilization at 101542 Illinois Street will close on Monday December 24 and Monday December 31 for a three day Christmas and New Year holiday. To maintain service, the office will stay open on Saturday December 29 and Saturday January 5, extending the five day work week.
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Office of Rent Stabilization
Iinois Street
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Tenite
Sidney Post Office
Spacctanles
John Martinos
Sheriff
Mead
Ralph Warren Hurt
Valve
Farm Bureau
Sth
Hockenbury Systems, Inc
PMA
Elis
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