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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1946
Page
1
Scottsbluff Nebraska leaders explore adoption of a city manager form of government. The chamber will study the plan, form special committees, and educate voters ahead of a possible special election 60 days before the general election. Other cities nationwide already use the manager form.
W O Phillips is suspended and H L Huston of Sidney is named replacement following months of unsatisfactory service and reports of verbal abuse toward customers. Assistant Superintendent McSpedden visited Chappell at the request of local business leaders to address the issue and apologize for the disruption. The railroad promises improved service going forward.
Harrisburg area farmers circulate petitions to include the northern Banner county in the First Commissioner Soil Conservation district. The proposed boundary runs two miles south of Harrisburg and 12 miles south of Banner county's northern edge, affecting about 60 percent of the county. The current district covers all of Scotts Bluff, part of Sioux, and a small Banner portion. The move followed a Harrisburg courthouse meeting last Wednesday with Wesley Antes, George Harmon, and Tellford Ewing present.
Louis M. Johnson of Angora resigns as Merrill County AAA chairman effective February 1 to devote full time to farming east of Angola. Sumner Burnham of Bayard will succeed him as chairman until fall elections. Johnson previously served as district field man for AAA in Western Nebraska and as Merrill county program supervisor.
Due to lease expirations, the AAA seeks buyers for Kimball county land grain bins. Three million bins are for sale, with 183 lumber and 217 steel units among them.
Chairman Guy V. Doran says Cheyenne County far exceeds the national 100 million garment goal. He estimates a pile of more than ten thousand items and four to six tons stored at the Osborn garage depot receiving site. Packing to ship begins tonight with John Martinosky coordinating volunteers.
Lucille Rathman of Dalton is named one of twelve top 4-H county newswriting champions in Nebraska and earns a trip to Boys and Girls 4-H Club Week via the Omaha World Herald. Other winners include Richard Andersory Phelps Meredith Brown Nance Calvin Kuska Douglas Magnuson Jane Hokamp Phyllis Pitney Webster Carlene Cox Twila Ball Marilyn Gerken Bernice Stec Harold Hoffer.
Soil and water conservation education is advancing toward forming a soil conservation district in Cheyenne County. W P Bullock, county agricultural agent, notes rising interest as Lions Club Potter hosts a January 28 meeting with George Harmon and Jonas Johnson on the program. February 1 marks Gurley farm group talks, with further meetings in Lodgepole February 4 Sunol February 5 and Lorenzo February 6 evening. A Sidney county-wide session on February 6 will feature soil conservation as a major topic.
Two new Fords are now in service with the Nebraska Highway Patrol stationed in Sidney. The addition comes as a needed upgrade due to overworked older cars. Patrolmen E L Hailey and R E Nichols serve the Sidney area with Hailey a veteran and Nichols a recent addition.
Sidney and Mitchell moved to the fore in western Nebraska Class B play with Sidney routing Chappell 49 29 and then beating Alliance 35 24 boosting hopes for a repeat title. Mitchell upset Scottsbluff 39 23 to position as western tourney favorite on their home floor. Norman Wilnes starred for Sidney after Bonesteel left early with an ankle sprain as the team eyes Alliance and Scottsbluff next. Coach Shuman praised the two big wins while remaining noncommittal about a march bid.
Henry Blome, holder of the Kaiser-Frazier franchise for the territory, says new cars for display are expected in March and a show will introduce the Kaiser-Frazer line. The first models were exhibited in New York City last month.
Sheriff W W Schulz, state patrolmen, and Chief Harvey Vizina urge Cheyenne County residents to slow speeds and drive with extra caution after a string of highway incidents. Two fatalities in Brownson from a freight train collision stand alongside recent wrecks and a fatal Albion crash involving four youths.
Albert B. Dilbeck pleaded guilty before County Judge Robert A. Barlow and was bound over to district court on a $1,000 bond for stealing a coat from the E. L. Hoover Store at 935 Illinois St. The bond was not provided. Clayton Lindley owned the coat. David Duvall, who claimed to have escaped an Idaho institution, was jailed Friday on a charge of stealing Herbert Rabe’s car from 541 Linden St. Duvall said he drove to Grand Island and Pine Bluffs, Wyoming before arrest. police investigate possible connection to a burglary at Ogal lala the night of the car theft.
A new drive-in market and locker plant will rise on the west edge of Sidney along Illinois Street after weather allows work. Clifford Jensen and Rudy Munderloh obtained a city building permit for a 71 by 62 foot cinder block structure, with stucco facing, housing five hundred steel lockers, chilling and aging rooms, processing facilities, and ample parking.
The Telegraph calendar lists two farm sales for this week. A. K. Anderson sells Wednesday at his place 20 miles east of Huntsman starting at 10. F. L. Windsheimer sells Thursday at 11 at the old Gunderson place 14 miles west of Sidney along Highway 30. Eberle Kath and Cree Aue handle both auctions with The American National Bank as clerk. Morfeld will hold a February 15 sale including livestock and machinery and plans an advertising list in the Friday paper.
North Platte's famed volunteer canteen will close on April 1 after nearly unanimous support for the date. Despite pleas to keep it alive by volunteers and donors, the general committee rejected widespread calls to seek broader community input. The move ends a nationally recognized operation that served armed forces volunteers. Continuous backing from the Ogallala Lions Club and local supporters contrasts with diminishing donations and help.
The Government changed the loan expiration on about 13 million bushels of wheat to February. Loans from the Commodity Credit Corporation due May 1 become callable March 1. Officials seek to determine if 400 million bushels can be made available to needy countries in Europe, North Africa and Asia.
A conference at the University of Nebraska College of Agriculture closed Friday with plans for a coordinated program to improve the Nebraska potato crop. Phillip A. Hoff of Scottsbluff announced that participating agencies would work out details later.
George R. Weidman, district official, releases a 1946 Nebraska fishing rule list. No closed season exists. daily bags and possession limits apply across trout bass crappie sunfish rock bass, with no size limits for several species. Anglers should review rules and check local officials before spring trips.
Sidney High School announces top scholastic honors for the 1946 graduating class. Barbara Banta is valedictorian with a 96.000 average, Robert Harrington is salutatorian at 95.357, Jean Groppe close behind at 95.322, Duane Ladine 95.277, and Richard Cutkosky 94.298. All five qualify for the Pepsi-Cola scholarship test. winners announced April 2.
Coach Leo Shuman says he received an invitation to Scottsbluff on February 23 for talks on forming a new Class B athletic loop in western Nebraska and possibly reorganizing the Western Nebraska Conference. He plans to attend but doubts Sidney can contribute much due to six or seven contracted games next fall. Some coaches favor forming the Class B loop now with flexible schedules after existing contracts expire.
Nebraska banks show a 1945 deposit surge with state deposits rising to about 60 million dollars from 1944 and Saunders County reaching a record 15.1 million. State Banking Director J Fred Peters notes Nebraska’s top national gains since the depression, with 17 new banks and 10 liquidations in the 1944 45 biennium.
Speculation about challengers to Rep A L Miller in the Nebraska fourth district grows with no declared candidates. Possible names include Rush Clarke James H Anderson John Jirdon L B Murphy and H G Wellensick while Miller appears likely to seek reelection. Rufus Howard weighs a congressional bid but hasn’t shown firm interest. The district spans Grand Island to Scotts Bluff and includes North Platte Kearney Alliance and Chadron with irrigation and wheat regions.
Local politics shift as Mayor and Ward One candidate say they will not seek reelection. Council approves combining city clerk and treasurer offices effective May 1, affecting caucus nominations and race dynamics. Ward caucuses set for Wednesday night with a general caucus to follow at the city auditorium.
Cheyenne county 4 H saddle colt club plans were outlined with Howard Mann aiding the county agent. A meeting set for Thursday night February seven at eight to finish the club’s organization and invite other interested 4 H age youths to join. The club will accommodate horses of all ages and breeds and lessons will work with horses members already own.
A head on collision on highway No 19 two miles south of Gurley Friday afternoon damaged two cars but caused no injuries. State Patrolman E L Hailey investigated the crash and gave the version that Edward H Siemers 43 Gurley driving north crossed to the wrong side and struck Frank Canas 43 Cheyenne Wyo. Canas said he horned and braked to avoid impact. The impact pushed Canas back twenty one feet. Tire tracks supported Canas account. The patrol also listed county court traffic charges Leonard L Schwartz DUI 25 and costs license suspended and Lee B Saunders stop sign violation.
The 4-H timely topic speaking contest will be held Saturday January 9 at 2:00 PM in the Sidney county courtroom. Eligible entrants are 4-H club members who completed a project in 1945. County winners receive a prize from Radio Station KFAB and a trip to the district contest in March. Public attendance is welcome.
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