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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1939
Page
6
The Sidney Rifle Club held its annual rifle meet with teams competing in close matches. The event aims to become a yearly tradition, continuing the long-standing military discipline and marksmanship showcase.
NYA funds are aimed at aiding Nebraska youths by linking employment with academic instruction to provide practical work experience. Projects must benefit the institution and youth, exceed school budgets, and not replace existing staff.
Spriggs and McGraw admitted traveling from North Platte to buy and sell tools. They planned thefts after McGraw proposed breaking into garages and sheds, leading to multiple tool robberies totaling several hundred dollars. Arrest occurred at Julesburg after a local carpenter identified stolen tools at a sale. They also confessed to stripping a Western Public Service Company truck in Ogallala.
The celebration for President Roosevelt's 57th birthday featured Hank Barker and his orchestra with Miriam Schneider of Cheyenne delivering notable acrobatic numbers. The event, part of a nationwide movement to combat infantile paralysis, raised funds and drew film stars public dignitaries to radio tributes.
A major blizzard hit the Panhandle center, closing all side roads and forcing highway officials to keep drivers off highways. Rescue crews freed a transport driver and helper nearly frozen in drifting conditions. Snowplows and railroad crews worked to keep routes open while air traffic resumed mid afternoon. The storm disrupted Sidney and surrounding towns, delaying basketball games and cancelling local medical association plans.
Residents faced exposure risks on highways as drifts trapped travelers for hours. Western Public Service reported severe line trouble on north and Sunol lines, with service to Sidney and Dalton maintained though Gurley service cut from 3am to 6am. Sunol line caused brief farm interruptions due to icing, high winds and drifting around insulators. No lines down and Northwestern Bell reported uninterrupted service with no damage.
The Nebraska High School Activities association site for Alliance hosts a music contest with 24 events per school. From 1,500 to 2,000 vocalists and instrumentalists are expected to compete in Alliance, with a 50 cent per night host fee for students staying in private homes. School representatives include Bayard Chadron Chadron Training High School Chappell Gering Gordon Hay Springs Hemingford Hyannis Kimball McGrew Minatare Mitchell Rushville Scottsbluff Sidney and Alliance.
The area council serving 120000 people aims to strengthen administration and leadership training with a broader program of council wide activities. The executive board proposes a budget about 4500 dollars, roughly half to be raised in Scottsbluff where the council headquarters sits, and slightly over 3 cents per capita.
A severe snowstorm blanketed western Nebraska with drifting snow and strong winds. Nebraska towns such as Sidney reported nearly six inches, Chappell five inches, and Scottsbluff described a raging blizzard. Roads were stalled with heavy drifts. Lincoln and Omaha logged light precipitation.
Gurley endures a severe blizzard with heavy drifting and power outages. The storm halts school, disrupts travel from Bridgeport to Sidney, and keeps communities indoors as residents cope with cold, closed churches, and canceled games amid a day of local notices and personal updates.
O P S Stores emphasize a pleasurable shopping goal beyond groceries and meats. The retailer promises attentive service, with each customer receiving personal attention from the checker while highlighting quality displays and a welcoming atmosphere.
Rapid work at Kingsley dam area aims to guard fills from gully wash as 2,000,000 acre foot reservoir forms. Keystone Lemoyne and Belmar stations created. villages of Lemoyne and Belmar will be retired with residents moved ahead of reservoir filling.
Five members were formally initiated at the Lions club regular Wednesday noon gathering. Named were Dr. M. E. Pettibone, Dr. B. H. Grimm, Lew Williams, John Heinlein and Dr. M. J. Maher. Paul L. Martin led discussions on international developments with members sharing viewpoints on world troubles.
Dr Leo J Thomas operates as a chiropractor and naturopath in the Osborn Building offering holistic health care. The notice lists his professional focus within a building address context.
Salem Lutheran offers Sunday School and Bible Study at 9:00 A M and church services at 10:00 A M led by Pastor Victor J Jung and J S Rhine. The notice highlights ongoing church activities and leadership for the congregation.
Funeral services for Mrs. Kirstine Hansen were conducted at Potter Methodist Church with Rev. Tanner. The body will be shipped to Dannebrog for burial. Born March 25 1857 in Bramslykke Sjolland Denmark she married Chris Hansen February 22 1878 and came to the United States later living in Sioux City Oakland Dannebrog Cheyenne and Potter. Survived by daughters Rose Hansen Potter and Nora Jason Hollywood with many relatives and friends.
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