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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1948
Page
12
An independent newspaper published in Sidney Nebraska reports local interests across Cheyenne County. The Dawning edition notes the paper operating from 11th Avenue and Illinois Street with morning and Friday issues serving Sidney and surrounding communities.
An editorial lauds the March of Dimes campaign and urges Cheyenne County to exceed its $6,000 quota for polio relief. It argues giving is a civic privilege that saves lives and safeguards families, noting polio danger is unseen but real and encouraging generous support.
Val Peterson enters the Nebraska governor race promising a nonpartisan approach. Supporters urge Nebraskans to evaluate his record ahead of the April 13 vote, anticipating a favorable assessment.
The Telegraph recalls last Friday's piece urging non profit housing groups for veterans by Holger Holm, federal housing director. Readers flooded in with mixed feedback about community growth and pace, echoing the editorial aim to provoke discussion.
A prairie backwater near Sidney has transformed into a thriving miniature business and industrial district. The area developed rapidly with little fanfare, turning into an important, unnoticed addition to the community.
A humorous column imagines tax collectors in Italy striking, sparking escape from forms and taxes. The author jokes about a Fourth Party promising no federal action against strikes, predicts Italy as world capital, and plugs the Cheyenne County Directory sold by The Telegraph.
Mrs A Elsen hosts visitors including Mrs George Niemann and Mrs Helen Allison with son Larry. W R George family attended a basketball game in Peetz. Larry Peetz stayed with grandparents Frank Peeiz. Arnold Draper and sons joined H J Elsen and Madelyn. George Jorman hauled hogs to Denver for W R George. Rusty and Marianne George saw Madelyn Elsen. Maurice and Raymond Sunderman visited Curtis and Bob Elsen. Mrs Draper and Gurley visitors at H J Elsen. Mrs Martin Osterloh and daughter Lorraine shopped in Lincoln. Miss Erma Crosby, a student, was noted in the text.
A Kearney teacher was selected Wheat Queen at the Sidney Wheat Show Friday evening. She was sponsored by the Plainview Club. Mr and Mrs Cecil Hunt visited the H J Elsen home Thursday.
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