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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1947
Page
3
The Office of temporary controls announced that 10 pounds of the 1947 sugar ration will be available for householders on April 1 with a single stamp. Sugar stamp number 53, currently valid for five pounds, will expire at midnight March 31. No special sugar allotment for home canning this year.
The Telegraph announces ongoing availability of mineograph paper in standard letter and legal sizes, noting consistent supply for readers and offices.
Lucille Waddell and Raymond R Walker, both of Rock Island Illinois, married Sunday afternoon February 9 in an East Moline apartment ceremony officiated by Rev Ernest Campbell The bride wore an blue afternoon dress with red rose corsage and pearl jewelry A Johnson Tea Room reception followed in Moline before a two week South vacation The bride is a Sidney high school and State Teacher's College at Kearney graduate who has taught in Rock Island and Sioux City The groom works in real estate and insurance in Rock Island, active in civic affairs Out of town guests included Gene Dekovic and son Barry of Chicago and Roberta Walker of Detroit Michigan.
Altar Society meets in the school auditorium Thursday. Rebekah Kensington gathering at Mrs. K R McHatton 2112 Newton Street. Hard Time party at 8 pm with valentines for exchange. Lutheran Women's Missionary Society hosts at Mrs. Arno Thomas home at 8 pm.
The Sidney Rotary Club approved a Rotary International plan to redraw the Nebraska district reducing its size to include Sidney. The McCook club urged Sidney to act and opposed the change. Lee Ellsworth was admitted as a past service member after retiring from the farm machinery business. Judy Herrod played two piano solos. Jack Knudtson, expected to speak, received an emergency call and could not attend.
Advert says DUO DUSTIN CLOTH cleans dusts and polishes in one step. Claims no lint or muss and offers a roll for 58 cents. Targeted at homemakers seeking easier household cleaning solutions.
Robert Armstrong state tax commissioner urged county assessors to raise total valuation of personal property for 1947. He spoke at the assessors convention urging property tax remains primary local revenue for schools towns and counties. He cited tangible personal property at 21 14 percent of state valuation as a major injustice and noted a 1946 drop of 22 million dollars.
Alliance city voters may vote on a 200000 dollar bond for school improvements. A petition signed by at least one third of qualified voters must be filed before any ballot. The bond requires a three fifths majority at the April 1 municipal election.
Nebraska harvested a large wheat crop but only a portion of farmers benefited from indemnities under all risk policies. Over 2,400 Nebraska farmers received payouts covering 170 100 bushels. Drought, hail, flood, rust, wind and insects caused losses across several counties. About 15 percent of insured farmers saw losses, with 17 600 farmers in 67 counties participating in the federal wheat crop insurance program. The program carried liability around five million bushels from seeding to harvest.
A brief note from The Telegraph highlights the convenience of Scotch Tape and compact desk or pocket tape dispensers for everyday use.
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