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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1951
Page
2
An independent pennne per r habilishes at vite Avenue and a llinoisidney, Tue sday Friday boat rae to the loteres of the City of Sidney, Cheyenne County Nebraska. Rate information shows $4.00 yearly inside 50 mile zone and $6.00 outside.
The Telegraph urges broad county support for the 1951 March of Dimes campaign to curb infantile paralysis. It notes last summer's high polio toll, praises research progress, and cites $9,000,000 in virus research funding guiding toward a hoped for vaccine or cure.
Senator Prohs sponsors a bill to revert to the old license plate numbering system. Scotts Bluff County had pushed to change its designation from 21 to 3, triggering political concerns. The county now appears to favor restoring the previous plates and ending the quarrel.
Sidney faces rapid growth with population rising from 3,300 to 4,900 in a decade. Citizens shoulder rising costs as the utility system needs modernization, traffic grows more complex, and residential building surges. Officials juggle many tasks with limited funds while hoping for better solutions ahead.
A reflective piece argues against fatal despair and urges reasonable worry. It downsizes mass fears, highlights everyone’s daily blessings, and promotes prudent perseverance. The narrator rejects melodramatic self harm and urges staying engaged, grounded, and hopeful.
The supreme court ruled Bridgeport may issue and sell 225000 in revenue bonds to fund an electric light and power plant. The city had been served by Consumers Public Power district since 1942 and voters approved the bond issue in 1948. A district court injunction request was rejected, with the court finding misleading campaign statements do not invalidate the election absent coercion or fraud, and the dual form and language objections were meritless.
In early colonial days New England ministers received compensation in iron bars rather than coins or notes. The barter system reflected scarce currency and local trade patterns shaping clerical livelihoods and community economies.
The area planted to cotton in Mexico this year is estimated at 1 780 000 acres, up 23 percent from 1949 50.
After harvest, fruits and vegetables should be frozen promptly to preserve quality and nutrient content. Proper washing, trimming, and packing help prevent freezer burn and color loss, ensuring better texture when later prepared or consumed.
Experiments suggest dogs see primarily in black and white with limited color perception. Researchers note canine vision focuses on contrast and motion, indicating a monochrome style of life for dogs rather than full color awareness.
K. K. from Los Angeles operates a well stocked home and auto supply shop at 925 near Illinois Street in downtown Sidney. He supports the Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club and holds VFW and MOC cards. His wife Charlotte is bookkeeper. The store acts as the local Firestone tires outlet.
A recreation school sponsored by the extension department will run January 19 and 20 at the Morrill County Fairgrounds Dance Pavilion Bridgeport. Led by Jane Farwell of Dodgeville Wisconsin, the program trains 4‑H leaders Rural Youth Boy Scout Campfire Youth groups and others. Two Friday sessions starting 1 30 pm and three sessions Saturday starting 9 30 am. Complete school registration 2 dollars individual sessions 50 cents.
Mrs Harold Vowers thanks Dr Grimm and Dr Babbitt and the hospital staff for attentive care during a recent stay. She also thanks friends for cards, flowers and gifts.
With expanded western Nebraska gas limits the Panhandle is expected to gain population and industry over the next decade. Cheap gas attracts plants, decentralization appeals to operators, and labor will follow. This is presented as practical, not Chamber of Commerce rhetoric.
Mrs Lucy Braswell of Route 2 Stone Mountain Ga says HADACOL has helped her overcome vitamin deficiencies including B complex and Niacin iron stomach disturbances. After six weeks she reports feeling stronger and plans to continue using HADACOL while recommending it to friends.
Pro basketball returns to the Sidney high school court Monday night at eight with the Frontier Refiners of Denver and the Kansas City Hi-Spots. The Sidney Junior Chamber of Commerce promotes the event, expecting a full auditorium as the teams feature noted college stars Keith Bloom Floyd Walker and Ward Gibson from Wyoming and Creighton.
The Frontier Refining Co. president M H Robineau led negotiations to shift a Kansas City game to Sidney. The Kansas City roster includes players from Michigan Wisconsin Denver Duquesne and Miami of Ohio. No reserved seats. tickets will sell out to fill the auditorium with sales ending when gone. Tickets on sale at Rae's Sporting Goods Pip's Liquor Store The American Legion Club and the L and L Frontier Station.
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