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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1948
Page
3
An independent newspaper published at 11th Avenue and IlKnots Street in Sidney Nebraska serves Cheyenne County and western Nebraska with daily Tuesday and Friday morning issues focused on local interests and regional affairs.
Editorial lauds Cheyenne and Sidney counties as leading Nebraska winter wheat producers and announces the 1948 Nebraska Wheat Show. It credits Sidney Chamber of Commerce for organizing the event, praises 1947 officers and Gordon Tobin for coordination, and expresses hope a Cheyenne County farmer wins the Wheat King honor while noting the farmer’s key role in the modern economy.
Time Magazine selects Secretary of State Marshall as Man of the Year for 1947. The piece emphasizes his war costs awareness and peacemaking resolve, noting his firm stand between capitulation and new aggression and praising his leadership in the American government.
The newspaper announces a subscription rate increase effective February 15 after months of consideration. It notes the price spiral is driven by scarce newsprint largely imported from Canada and debates possible subsidies to create a U S newsprint industry. Until then, papers must pay rising costs and hope for supply.
In a Leap Year–themed column, JACK H. LOWE reflects on marriage, claiming women map campaigns to catch husbands while men often play along, recounting first kisses and romances. He urges patience and playful strategy for young women seeking partners in 1948.
The Telegraph urges property owners in districts 13 to 18 to pay paving assessments by February 1 to avoid a five percent interest charge. Assessments are on a ten year basis, with the option to pay one tenth or the full amount before February 1 without any interest.
Chief Barnhart announces that Regular Navy enlistees meeting standards may choose a service school before joining. Available options include Cooks and Bakers, Radio, Electricians, Machinists, Metal Smith, Yeoman, Sonar Operator, Storekeeper, Fire Controlmen, Radar, Patternmakers, Electric Material, Aviation Electronic Material, Basic Submarine, and Fundamental Aviation. Graduates of the Fundamental Aviation School may select from twelve aviation schools. Applicants must show high school proof, be 17 to 31, have no prior military service, and pass the specified entrance scores. Physicals require not color blind. submariners must have excellent dentures. Navy Recruiting District of Wyoming, Nebraska, Colorado has a quota and will begin enlisting. See the recruiter in Sidney at the Post Office each Tuesday 9 am to 4 pm.
The Cheyenne County Soil Conservation Service board met Friday to review plans for the coming year and to finalize the district annual work report. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 3.
The Consumers Public Power district last week placed a price tag of 1 974 393 dollars on Scottsbluff’s distribution system. R W Beck Associates estimated the value. City officials learned that a 10 year power contract could cut the price to 1 748 556 dollars as of Dec 31 1947. If no contract is signed the city would owe 1 974 393 dollars. The district board opposed selling the system, arguing it should remain part of a wider municipal network.
Nineteen area youths hosted a watch party at Prairie View school on New Year’s Eve. Several local families shared New Year dinner visits at homes including the C. M. Mayer, Lee Shoemaker, Jim Coulter, Bill Schaffert, Ola Brogréfi and Chris Parker households. Holiday hospitality extended to Gurley and San Diego travel, with various relatives attending events and hospital update for Mrs. Ernest Nicholls. Telegraphed want ads promise results.
Ed Quinn was added to the staff of Platte Valley Finance Company in Sidney as assistant manager a new position created by increased business. He previously worked in North Platte for the same company since August 1946 and is accompanied by his wife.
Members of the Cheyenne County Agricultural Conservation Administration committee and a local office clerk are in Alliance today for the annual ACA district conference. Discussion will cover the 1948 program. County committee members present: Arno Thomas, chairman. Murrel Crosby. Floyd Fleming.
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