Santa Claus as U S Government Chief of Charity
An editorial argues Santa Claus is not a mere legend but resembles the United States government. It contends Washington handles generous distribution, aiding many worldwide, including Yugoslavia, with large food and cash programs, while scrutiny of beneficiaries remains limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
North Pole
United States
Washington
D.C
Noel
Santa’ Claus
The
Wall Street Journal
Hgminy
Sidney business leaders urge renewed community spirit
A Sidney chamber of commerce speaker warned that local business ties and civic hospitality have frayed. He urged a fresh start with the new year, calling for cooperation to restore a sense of community before it’s too late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signey Chamber, of
Commerce
Sidney
Office parties threaten holiday safety warnings
A fragmented note warns that Christmas accidents rise during office parties as employees overindulge and misjudge travel, prompting the National Safety Council to urge firms to curb celebrations and promote safe driving for a Merry Christmas.
Christmas Snow Delights Sidney Region In 1958
Early December brought near a foot of snow to the Sidney area in the first fifteen days of the month with little drifting. The snow melted gradually, soaking into the ground, and is expected to benefit farming next spring and summer. The season’s gift draws praise from readers who lauded a Christmas greeting ad showing appreciation for public patronage, though a mortuary ad was inadvertently printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Group of Russians demand return of dog at pearly gates
A humorous anecdote ends with St. Peter barred atheists from entry and a Russian traveler insisting they only want their dog back, highlighting a comic clash at the gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
ARGUS
Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues
A cluttered OCR style puzzle list with Across and Down clues for a crossword, featuring numbered items and mixed garbled text. It includes references to biblical mountains, religious terms, animal names, and various wordplay prompts, with multiple misprints. The page likely presents a puzzle question set and grid-related hints for solvers.
Christmas Cards Link Home Across Distances
A newspaper page reflects on Christmas cards as links to friends and home, noting 214 billion cards mailed this season and an estimated postage bill near 80 to 9 million dollars. It mentions a Boston bank robber sending heartfelt greetings to a judge, plus various local holiday happenings and community notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Taylors
Bernie
Dorie Goldstein
Sidney
Cliff Osborn
Walla Walla
Telegraph
U. S
Francis
J. W.w.ford
Boston
Teddy Green
Alcatraz
John Davis
North Ward
Daily News
Hoops, Once More in Belleville Telescope Note
Hoopies moments from Belleville Kansas in a Telescope column describe a playful hoopa loop wordplay and the author’s lighthearted reaction to the hoops topic with humorous reversal of a name.
Profit or Loss in Antigo Daily Journal on Pasternak royalties
The Antigo Wisconsin Daily Journal questions whether Boris Pasternak will collect royalties from the Nobel Prize winning novel Dr. Zhivago after Soviet condemnation. It suggests advertising revenue may offset prize money Pasternak rejected and explores his entitlement to royalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antigo
Wisconsin
Daily Journal
Dr. Zhivago
Boris Pasternak
Sidney area oil well yields 120 barrels daily
A historic oil well, located twelve miles southwest of Sidney, was reportedly condemned several weeks ago due to heavy water seepage. It is producing around 120 barrels of oil per day for Frontier Refining Co of Denver. Separately, C A Story sells his general insurance agency to L W Wamsley effective immediately. Louis Miller, 43, of Gurley, sustained severe injuries in a truck pickup crash north of Sidney. The window decorating contest winner is House of Flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Seeepage
Shorts
Frontier Refining Co
Denver
C. A. Story
General Insurance
L. W. Wamsley
Louis
Miller
Gurley
Sidney Hospital
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
House of Flowers
Ernest Wickard
Lodgepole
Cheyenne County Farmers Union
Christmas season notices and social items in local columns
The column lists holiday activities and community notices including Laura Sharmer’s birthday gathering at the Sharmer home, subscription payments from local residents, Mrs. Knox bidding farewell to eighth graders ahead of her January 7 start as county superintendent, the Union Pacific fire brigade ball on New Year’s Eve at Tobin’s opera house, and Gus Wellner’s return from Southern California with horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Hardy Motor Company
Chevrolet
A. S. Hardy
First Avenue
J. B. Byars Company
Lincoln Highway
George Griswold
Cheyenne County Trading Company
A’ Cotay
Huntsman
Sidney Me Ook
Cheyenne
Nye, Schneider
Elt
Ae Oe E. Mantor
Greenlee’s
Geo. Glidewell
Laura Sharmer
Omaha
Sharmer
A. B. Knox
Jas. F. Worden
James Semple
Elmira, Ill
H. G. Hinrichs
Weyerts
Fred Heimer
Nels Thurston
Potter
Chas. A. Strandberg
Sextorp
John A. Walford
F. W. Johnston
Harm Feeth
Dalton
Matilda Anderson
Sacramento
Calif
Andrew Moberg
Bushnell
Frances. Knox
Mr. Doran
Opera House
Tobin
Gus Wellner
California
Sidney’s Woodmen elect officers at host meeting
Five years ago Sidney’s Modern Woodmen of America branch elected officers James McMullan V C O D Lyon W A W W Pease banker F H DeCastro Clerk W S Allery Escort L L Cox Sentry John Allery Watchman R Forest Manager one year A D Stewitts Physician W P Miles Delegate. The group reported near 100 members and noted local progress at the post as well as various community happenings including fund and meeting activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Modern
Woodmen of America
James McMullan
V. C
O. D. Lyon
W. A
W.W. Pease
W. S. Allery
L. L. Cox
John Allery
R. Forest
A. D. Stewitts
W. P. Miles
Fort Sidney
L. F. Ross
The
Telegraph
Lincoln
Law
State University
Geo.w. Heist
New York State
Mercury
Minnesota
W. J. O'Brien
Fish Commission
John M. Adams
W.C. Couch
R. S. Oberfelder
P. R. Borgquest
M. H. Tobin
Charles Trognitz
James R. Birdwell
Henry Powell
Higgins
B. A. Jones
A. W. Atkins
R. P. Scott
C. J. Osborn
L. C. Stockton
Joseph Herbert
American Bank
Banner County
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Christinké
Rue Board
National ‘Safety ‘Council
Nice
Aulaws
Fish
Gipsy
Sheepford
Institution of Learning
Legislative Assembly
Crystal
Bazer
Eae
Cub Scouts
Inez Moley
Custer Teld
Caroline Barta
Nyda Biggs
Bob McKay
Santa
Bob
St. Nick
Alice Barnes
World-Herald
Wayne Flower Day
Carl L. Nelson
Bob Lautérs
Nebraska
Lincoln Memorial
Belleville
Kan
Telescope
Sidney Telegraph
Sinclair
Ilinois
Avid
Charles. Glaubits
Allance
Glaubits
Germany
George W. Higgins
South Platte
Christ Episcopal
Methodist
Simon P. Witters
Cheyenne County
Special Service Office
Sioux Ordinarice Depot
Sammy Haven
Sidney City Auditorium
Civilian Recreation Club of the Depot
Donald A. McMillan
Archie” McMillan
Cal
McMillan J
Marty
Ganey
Emer
Bonham
Leo Black
Edward L. McLernon
Sidney, Merchant
Rex Consigny
Halsey Fuller
Clark Fuller
United States Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Sydney Sea Scouts
Jack Poole
Sterling
Ed Christofferson
Hearald
Hammond McNish
Sidney High School
Harry Bonham
Frederick Berggren
Trognitz
Mr. Pond
Willis
Grabill
Parks
Buzza
Closman
Brady Island
Julesburg
J. Portrey
Sidney Draw
Missouri
J. W. Harper
Front Street
Pultz
Alabama
Peetz
A. B. Chase
Ed Wilson
Chester Hazelwood
Glenn Moore
Iliff
Pelt Country
Rose Street
Indianapolis
Moore's Hotel
Deceber
Charlee Trognitz
Grahall
Orkertown
Slaway
Minnie Taggart
R.H. Miller
Lena Taggart
Walter C
Sidneyites
A.burg
Capitol News
Melvin Paul
Statehouse
Victor E. Anderson
Nebraska Traffic Safety Foundation
L.N. Ross
State Highway Department
Rees
Sanders
States
Oe Brooks
Ralph Brooks
Robert Conrad
Gernoa
Conrad
Democratic Party
Brooks
Fred Herrington
Mawer Waceh
Wetekeeping
meeteiJan
Andérsany
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