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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1956

Page

11

C of C Picture Shown at Kiwanis

Sidney Kiwanis Club met Wednesday evening with Ralph Thompson and M. R. Sigler as guests from the Sidney Chamber of Commerce. They presented the motion picture Progress of 1975.

Ralph Thompson Sidney Chamber of Commerce M. R. Sigler Chamber Kiwanis Club Willis Lenz J. C. Penney Co Arlo Jones Sam Redd Maddox Motors Dick Maddox Joy Knackstedt Sidney

Caldwell Attends Postmaster Meeting and Local Socials

Mrs. I A Caldwell attended a Postmaster meeting in North Platte led by Arnold Jacobson with Ed Misegadis of Lodgepole. Nearby visits included Mrs. Earl Johnson from Denver to see daughter Mrs. Paul Misegad is. Cork Booth celebrated a Cork birthday with Cork along with Delton Lamm and Cecil Hunt birthdays. guests from Sundl and Potter joined in.

I. A. Caldwell North Platte Arnold Jacobson Omaha Ed Misegadis Lodgepole Earl Johnson Denver Paul Misegadis Ben Vacik Doug. Caldwell Twigg Loomis Booth Sundl Sidney Delton Lamm E. H., Ehlers J. A. Caldwell Potter Potter School Board Dwayne Brauer Christine Bill Ehlers Richard Brauer Elfert Ehlers Sr Sod Rome Englert Robert Englert Sterling Pau Jeppesen Brestow Iowa George Hunt Paul Georges Korea John de Mers Sr Florida Firth Booth Corks Bill Weber Chappell Paul Jepsen Bristow Ron Hunt Marilyn Kretz Cecil Hunt Don Dan Booth Cork Gene Triplett Louis Schnell Bill Triplett George and Don Hunt Shirley Walker

Ivy League scoring record held by Ernie Beck

Ernie Beck of Penn still owns the Ivy League single game scoring record after scoring 45 points against Harvard on February 6, 1952.

Ernie Beck Penn Harvard

Methodist Land Site Purchase Confirmed

The Sidney Methodist Church was authorized to purchase four acres at 11th Ave and Pasadena Pl for 15000 dollars. District Superintendent Orlando Lee led a special quarterly conference where the congregation’s vote from two weeks earlier was approved. The church board may negotiate sale of the current property at 11th Ave and Jackson St as plans move to new construction in steps.

Sidney Methodist Church L1th Ave Pasadena Pl Orlando Lee

Wheat Belt REA Vehicles Get Safety Belts

Charles Ham, manager of the Wheat Belt Public Power District, announced today that safety seat belts have been installed in nine of the REA vehicles. Plans call for installing them in the other two vehicles when they are put back into use.

Charles Ham Wheat Belt

Out-County License Purchasers Fined in Kimball County

Kimball County joins Cheyenne County in enforcing resident plate rules. This week two Kimball men, Alton Petty and Dean Merchon, were fined five dollars plus costs for buying out county plates.

Kimball County Cheyenne County Kimball Alton Petty Dean Merchon

Thunderbird sets international record at Daytona Measured Mile

The Ford Thunderbird topped a NASCARS Daytona Beach test week from February 12 to 26, beating production Corvette, modified Corvette, Jaguar and Ferrari. It completed the measured mile from a standstill in 39.7 seconds for an average 92.14 mph, setting a new standard production model sports car record and surpassing the 1955 Thunderbird by 7.144 mph.

Ford Daytona Beach Florida Joe A. Gibson Jaguar Ferrari Thunderbird

Hagemeister Named Grain Dealer Head

Bruce Hagemeister of Hemingford was elected president of the Nebraska Wheat and Grain Improvement Association to succeed Harry R. Clark of Omaha. Donald Lehr of Lincoln was named secretary, with Leslie L Sheffield moving to head the Nebraska Wheat Commission. Other officers include John R. Cooper Ervin J. Kaura Clarence E. Jacobson as vice presidents Byron Dunn treasurer and J C Swinbank as consultant.

Bruce Hagemeister Hemingfart Potter and Sidney Wewsas and Grain Improvement Harry R. Clark Omaha Donald Lehr Lincoln Leslie L Sheffield Sheffield Nebraska Wheat Commission John R. Cooper Humhbolt Ervin J. Kaura Clarence E. Jacobson Lexington Byron Dunn J. C. Swinbank Clark Paul J. Babue Chadron John Fitzgerald Pailisade H. B. Lilly Hubert Puelz Murray Petersen Dick Good Howard Holmes Charles H. Rahn M. C. Brown Gage County Lawrence and Maurice Vitosh Odell Don Wrightsman Beatrice Ernest McKeever Wymore

Hospitals Will Get Facts On Insurance

Bankers Life & Casualty Company, Chicago, will send about five thousand hospital and clinic recipients a personal copy of its new hospital claims guide as part of a two month campaign. Eight area hospitals including Sidney and Dalton will receive guides, aimed at clarifying policies and claim procedures under the White Cross plan. Executive vice president Leo J. Lehane says the guide promotes understanding of accident and health insurance among medical professionals.

Bankers Life & Casualty Company Chicago United States District of Columbia Sidney and Dalton Leo J. Lehane

The Week In Advance Basketball Notes

Friday February 28 highlights include Dollar Days and a Sidney at Ogallala basketball game. Extension Reading Leader Training meets at 1 30 p m in the Sidney Public Library with community participation.

Sidney Ogallala Sidney Public Library

Dollar Days Dance At Latirady Country Club

Newcomers Dance group hosts a Dollar Days event at Latirady Country Club at 8 30 p.m. on February 25. The social evening offers a chance to join neighbors in a community recreation and mingle.

Latirady

Community Club Meetings and Civic Dates Listed

The 35 mm club meets at City Additorium while BPO Does gathers at Elks Lodge and Rotary at 6 39 p m. BPW convenes at Veridis Cate at 6 30 p m and 100F Lodge hosts 100F at 8 p m. City Council sessions are at 7 30 p m in council rooms and De Molay meets 7 15 p m at Masonic Temple.

BPO Elks Lodge Rotary BPW Veridis Cate City Council de Molay Masonic Temple

Legion group meeting notices for February Tuesday evening

American Legion meets at 7 30 p m at the Legion club. The American Legion Auxiliary gathers at 8 p m in City Auditorium. Carpenters Union and Auxiliary meet at 7 30 p m in IOOF Hall.

American Legion Legion Club Américan Legion Auxiliary City Auditorium Carpenters Union & Auxiliary

Local Club Meetings and Guard Drill Schedule

Wednesday events list in Sidney includes C K D Medical Society at no time provided, Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club at 7 30 p m at the clubhouse Lions Club at 12 noon Elks Lodge Kiwanis Club at 6 30 p m Yendis Cafe Boy Scout Troop 89 at 7 p m Band Shell National Guard at 7 30 p m Guard Armory.

Sidney Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club Lions Club Elks Lodge Kiwanis Club Yendis Boy Scout Troop National Guard Guard Armory

Night schedule for Boy Scouts and Chamber events

Thursday March 1 events include Boy Scout Troop 20 at 7 p.m. Band Shell Ordnance Reserve at 7 30 National Guard Armory retail committee of the Chamber of Commerce at 10 a.m. Chamber office.

Ordnance Reserve National Guard Armory Chamber of Commerce Chamber Office

Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee Meeting

The Transportation committee of the Chamber of Commerce will meet Friday March 2 at 10 a.m. at the Chamber office to discuss local transit issues.

Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee Chamber Office

Speeding and License Violations Reported Across Counties

Patrol records list multiple defendants from Morrill to Colorado Springs facing speeding fines ranging from 10 to 35 dollars plus costs. Notable entries include Leemens Reynolds with no driver’s license in Sidney and Charlie Cordova cited for failing to stop at a railroad crossing.

Fred Duncan Morrill Wilmer Sandstedt Bellevue Leemens Reynolds Sidney Charles Brooks Charlie Cordova Donald Schwartz Kimball George L. James Cheyenne Lloyd Poff Wallace Tracy Fred Pennell Benson Springs Mich James Cabela Chappell Glen Snogren Scottsbluff Gordon Berger Jack Engdahl Monmouth James Keith Colorado Springs James Bourett, Jr

Speeding and traffic fines listed for numerous individuals

The notice records multiple speeding fines from various locations including Wyoming Washington and California with amounts ranging from 13 to 20 dollars plus costs. Other entries include no license and fictitious registration charges and delinquent plates with similar fines. Additional lines reference historical notes on the first lightship and Nazarene term usage, plus a note on Polynesian torch-making from oil nuts.

Land Bank Scholarship Money For Nebraska College Students

Federal Land Bank and four Nebraska Farm Loan Associations will again fund scholarships for high school seniors who enroll in the College of Agriculture at the University of Nebraska this fall. The program, in effect for four years, is expected to continue, with the intent to help eligible seniors pursue higher education in agriculture.

College of Agriculture University ‘of Nebraska Vicholarship Farm Loan Associations Nebraska Federal Land ‘Bank Omaha William T Hatte Cof Sidney Kimball National Farm Loan Association Harte Land Bank

Program to aid boys in continuing agriculture education

The program aims to encourage outstanding boys to pursue agriculture studies. Application blanks are available from vocational agriculture teachers, county extension directors, high school superintendents, and local Farm Bureau offices. Applications must be sent to the College of Agriculture, University of Nebraska, by March 25.

National Farmh Loafs Association College of Agriculture University’ of Nebraska

Girl Scout Round 105 Opens at Lindd Downlngs House

February 22 meeting at Lindd Downlngs house opened with a flag ceremony. Mrs. Hammond spoke to the group about arts and crafts as the girls discussed activities they would pursue.

Lindd

Girls Choose Pottery Activity in Club Meeting

Mrs. Trudy Leach served as scribe while the group decided on pottery as their project. Members voted on the activity they wished to pursue, selecting pottery as the main focus for their upcoming sessions.

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