Thimgan Anniversary Observed With Church Reception
Leslie Happell of Potter led the guest book as Thimgan celebration continued from page one. Mrs A E Ahrens sang several solos with Mrs H W Ells at piano, Rev Walter L Jewett gave an address and presented gifts. A Boys Quartets with Joyce Jewett on piano performed. The couple, married January 15, 1889 at Leroy Colorado, received gifts and messages including one from granddaughter Miss Maxine Westfall in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Happell
Potter
A. E. Ahrens
H. W. Ells
Walter L. Jewett
Joyce Jewett
Donald Barker
Billie Burr
Rex Sample
Robert Jewett
Marie Nicholson
Robert Wait
Thimgan
Maxine Westfall
New England Conservatory of Music
Boston
Mrs. Thimgan
Leroy
Colorado
Drainage ditch flood risk cited by Sidney resident
Mr. Green warned that a thaw could cause continued flooding from a drainage ditch into Sidney, recalling a past surge that reached the door knob at Sidney Laundry. He urged thorough snow removal to prevent future floods amid unpredictable weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Green
Sidney
Pro tectall safes line showcases several sizes
The Telegraph highlights a line of Protectall safes offered in several sizes with surprisingly low prices prompting reader interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph
Microfilmed Books Loan Rules Published for Lions Club Project
The Sidney Lions Club organizes a microfilm loan program with royalties waived by publishers. A $1 deposit is required per borrower, refundable upon return in good condition, plus a five cent weekly rental per book, waivable at librarian and physician discretion. Machines may be kept one week with potential renewal if not in demand, and transport/instruction help is offered by club members. Spare bulbs accompany each unit and must be reported when returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Lions Club
Car Crash Damages Saddle Town Vehicle
An estimated 150 dollars damage to a Chevrolet and 75 dollars to a Frazer, with 200 dollars total damage to a Plymouth driven by Elmer Eisenach of Scottsbluff. The car slid on a slick spot two miles north of Gurley and rolled into a ditch at about 11 AM Monday. The driver escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
Frazer
Plymouth
Elmer Eisenach
Scottsbluff
Gurley
Spring committee to include state agronomist and specialists
A forthcoming spring committee will likely include state experts such as agronomist F J Bell plant pathologist Mr Sherf entomologist Jack Lomax soils expert M D Weldon and a chemistry department representative. The focus is crop growth affected by current trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J.bell
Mr. Sherf
Jack Lomax
M. D. Weldon
Chemistry
PTA Meeting Highlights School Improvements and Fluorine Talk
The Sidney PTA notes progress on fluorine treatment for local children with a mobile unit under consideration. Vergal Winn projected a film on the benefits of good schools, and Supt. Weymouth outlined planned additions to North Side grade school and the Vocational Agriculture department at the high school. A board meeting was announced for Monday at the Junior High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. O. J. Weymouth
North Side
Vocational Agriculture Department
Joe Dodds
Western Ag Session Off Due To Weather
The 20th annual Western Nebraska Organized Agriculture conference scheduled for Alliance January 26 28 has been canceled due to bad weather. Joe Steele Kimball chairman cited weather as a main reason for the cancellation. Telegraph Wants Ads Get Results
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
W. P. Bullock
Cheyenne
Joe Steele
Kimball
Check Writer Held In Jail
Walter Blayney, 45, a three time loser at the State Penitentiary in Lincoln, is jailed in Cheyenne County to face charges of writing no account checks. He allegedly wrote at least three checks in Sidney from a non existent account at American National Bank and others in Kimball. Known Sidney checks totaled 20 dollars at J C Penney, 2 dollars at Drapers Oasis, and 10 dollars at Montgomery Ward's. If convicted he faces a fourth penitentiary sentence as an habitual criminal with a likely minimum of ten years. Blayney was arrested by Sidney police at 12 55 Wednesday morning and turned over to county authorities. a hearing was not scheduled. He had been released from the state pen December 7 after a term for writing no account checks. His prior convictions include:
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Blayney
State
Lincoln
Cheyenne County
Blayney
Sidney
American National Bank
Kimball
J. C. Penney’s
Draper's Oasis
Montgomery- Ward
Parole Violations Lead to Penitentiary Sentences
On March 10 1943 a parole violation and a third offense of driving while intoxicated resulted in a sentence to the state penitentiary for 15 months to two years. July 31 1946 saw another year in the penitentiary for no fund checks and June 18 1947 a two year term for no fund checks. He was listed as a sleeper at Sidney jail Monday night under the name Ronnie D Parsons per Sheriff Schulz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Ronnie D. Parsons
Schulz
FILE FOLDERS FOR LEGAL SIZE FITTING FILING CABINETS
The Telegraph notes letter or legal size folders designed to fit filing cabinets. Includes options likely aimed at organizing documents efficiently and reducing clutter for office use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph
Schadegg Takes Over Sidney Sinclair Station
Ernie Schadegg, a well known Sidney service station operator, has taken over management of the Sinclair Station at 12th and Illinois St. announced this week by Pearlie Copley, agent. The station offers complete Sinclair service, Goodyear tires and batteries, and tire repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Schadegg
Sidney
Sinclair
12Th
Illinois St
Pearlie Copley
Goodyear
Typewriter Carbon in Letter or Legal Size
The Telegraph notes options for carbon paper used in typewritten letters or legal size documents. It mentions pencils for carbon copies and suggests available cuts in any size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Typewriter
THE
Telegraph
License Sale Slow Drives February 1 Deadline
The county treasurer reports a slow auto license sale since January 3 with 2,422 licenses sold by Wednesday afternoon. County Treasurer Herbert Stevens urges all automobile owners to buy licenses before the February 1 deadline to avoid a last minute rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Stevens
Also Mentioned on This Page
PTA
Western Ag
Winter King
W. W. Schulz
State Penitentiary
Yoo Rite
Cet
Pos
Gav
Ptimerid
Noth
Busy Baker
Mae
Ren
Safeway
Tinen Quick
Quaker Oats
Flour Harvest Bros
Safeway Fresh Produce
U. S. No
Iler
Ace
Urs
McClure
Swan Soap
Libby Vienna
Can
Prem Swift
IDEAL
Dog Food
Raf
Abe
Tide Soap
Schadegg
Hahler Motor CO
Speedy
Hahl Motors
Jackson
ABC
Tenth Avenue Sidney
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!