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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1957

Page

7

Potter News Church Rally at Potter Lutheran Church

A Sunday rally in Potter brings together Western District Brotherhood members from Sidney Gurley Chappell Lodgepole Alliance and Potter. Leaders from Gothenburg and Sidney address the group on the Brotherhood What it is and What it is not. A banquet with slides from Laura Larson highlights the event.

Lutheran Church First Lutheran Church Northwest Conference Central States Synod Sidney, Gurley, Chappell Lodgepole Alliance Carl Johnson Dix Walter Jobminh Gothenburg Brotherhood of the Central States, ‘Synod Gilbert Hougen Leonard Nelson Brotherhood Harvey Nelson Northwest Conference Brotherhood Missions Ten Taylor of Sidney Laura Larson Europe Case Institute of Technology Cleveland Ohio Ireland Wales Scotland England Holland Belgium Germany Austria Yugoslavia Italy Legion Auxiliary

Theft rise in Sidney as 1956 reports show higher larceny

A Sidney police report for 1956 records 11 burglaries 25 larcenies under 50 dollars and 89 larcenies over 50 dollars up from 1955. Auto theft drops from eight to one. Parking tickets rise 726 to 5458 while disturbances fall 68 19 and drunks drop from 187 to 110. Eighteen drunk drivers noted up from 17. Road driving violations vagrancy liquor and minor traffic offenses also listed.

Sidney

Divorce Granted in District Court ruling

A decree of divorce was granted by District Judge I. J. Nisley to Virginia L. Mitchell from William Mitchell. The couple married March 23, 1953, and Mrs. Mitchell was awarded custody of a daughter after alleging extreme cruelty.

I. J. Nisley Virginia L. Mitchell William Mitchell

United Fund Red Cross Group Formed in Sidney

A United Fund-Red Cross organization was formed in Sidney to consolidate local fundraising. Jack Knicely was named chairman with a seven member board including Mrs. P. J. Heaton Sr. and Dr. Carl Cornelius. A campaign is planned for October 1958 with by laws to be adopted soon.

North Platte American Legion Auxiliary Lois Dindinger Mebers Mildred Leper Imogene Enevoldsen Frieda Harmsen Floy MacAdam Mary Gadway Doris Steele Jackie Stines American Legion and Auxiliary Jeanne Thies American Légion Rena Seyfang Estella Snyder Nivian J. W. Bertramson Rodney Pullman Washington Susan Margaret Jimmie Tina M. L. Jackson Douglas Maidson Wis W. Bertramson Harold Schriener Brock Neb Tintapa Camp Jane Bessie Sheets la Nita Studnicka Iris Herboldsheier Ralph Merscheim Ladies Bridge Club Dewey Larson United Fund-Red Cross Sidney United Fund Jack Knicely United Fund-Red Cross Board P. J. Heaton Sr Carl Cornelius Don Jorgenson Jack H. Lowe Luetta Gehrig Leo Thomas Miss Gehrig Waldo Dearing Sioux Ordnance Depot Dearing Thomas Cornelius National Foundation For Heart Cancer Society Cheyenne Knicely

Smorgasbord at The Yendis Sunday Night

A Sunday night smorgasbord event at The Yendis draws diners for a varied buffet. Organizers promise a friendly, festive atmosphere and a rotating menu showcasing local and seasonal dishes.

Yendis

Winter Moisture Key to Wheat Crop Says Nebraska Agronomist

Chet Swinbank of the University of Nebraska told farmers at the Crops Clinic that snow and winter precipitation provide most soil moisture. He cited experiments showing only one third moisture comes in winter but accounts for the bulk stored in soil, with evaporation and runoff draining summer moisture. Subtilling with weed control yielded the greatest storage, with Box Butte tests deeming subtilling the cheapest method.

Kimball Chet Swinbank University of Nebraska Agronomist

Land Judging Site Sought In Nebraska

Harold Gilman of the University of Nebraska urges communities to bid for hosting the 1957 State Land Judging Contest. Adults 4 H and FFA members will compete for state titles. the sponsoring community must provide a meeting place funds for incidentals and noon meals. Deadline for nominations is April 1.

Lincoln Nebraska Harold Gilman University of Nebraska FFA Gilman

Revised Libel Bill Offered

A bill to limit libel actions against newspapers was introduced in the Nebraska legislature as LB 318. It would require proof of actual malice for defaming truth to be a defense and caps damages to special damages unless a correction is requested and published within set timelines. Suit venue is fixed to the county where the libel appeared.

Monroe Bixler Harrison Ray C. Simmons Fremont Harry L. Pizer North Platte

Doan's Pills Advertised For Urinary Comfort

An old Doan's Pills advertisement touts relief for bladder irritations and back or muscular pains. It claims three actions: soothing bladder irritation, fast pain relief, and mild diuretic effect to boost kidney output. The copy urges the large economy size and immediate purchase.

Doan

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