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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1947
Page
2
An independent weekly published in Sidney Nebraska announces its delivery pattern. It notes news focus on the city of Sidney Cheyenne County and western Nebraska with issues released Tuesday and Friday mornings.
The Telegraph urges north side voters to support airport bonds while opposing tying the crossing project to the bond issue. It argues there is no basis for linking them and calls for a Yes vote by February 4 to show public spirit and progress for the entire community.
The Times Herald argues Sidney should adopt a city manager form of government. It notes bond contract clauses blocked change years ago, praises past managers, and urges reconsideration despite new city officials. The paper cites Alliance's recent manager resignation as context and calls for exploring legal workarounds to adopt the system.
By year end Sidney will complete six more street improvement districts to improve drainage and appearance funded largely by property assessments though the city covers some costs. Residents praise the public spirited push and hope for airport and other projects as the city enters a peak period of prosperity.
A bill introduced by Senator Otto Prohs of Gering proposes publishing claims allowed by school boards in cities with 1,000 to 40,000 population. The measure also requires publication of expenditures to protect both school boards and taxpayers and promote economy.
The author argues most ailments are imagined and that worry harms health and happiness. Hypochondriacs fixate on symptoms, while true illness is rare. many fear noncritical pains or teeth issues due to lingering dental myths. A physician notes many patients have no real disease and suggests laughter and simple pleasures as better cures.
The Telegraph reports available columnar pads are scarce but a fairly good selection remains in most widths, highlighting stock status for buyers seeking these memo and accounting tools.
The city outlines new garbage service charges starting February 1 at one dollar per month per user and provides stamped postcards for special collection instructions. It warns subscribers not using postcards if service is desired, and thanks residents for patience during interim arrangements while promising improvements and prompt fixes for complaints. Safety guidance offers first aid steps for bruises, punctures, and minor cuts including antiseptics and dressings.
The National Safety Council warns farmers to prepare basic first aid materials for home and farm locations to treat frequent minor injuries. A homemade kit in a metal box should include adhesive tape, sterile cotton, bandages, tourniquets, sterile cloth, matches, ointment for burns, and tincture of iodine.
The Dorcas Society expresses gratitude to the public for generous patronage at their supper and thanks the ladies for their tireless work and contributions.
Sidney Nebraska January 22 1947 city council special session met at 730 PM to consider bids for Street Improvement Districts 13 through 18 mayor Dorwart presided attorney Heaton and acting city clerk J C Bush appointed in clerk’s absence roll called and council proceeded with bids for the improvements.
Council members Hellwig Mahr Spearow Logan Christ and Pierson attended with no absentees. After three Street Improvement District bids were opened and checked Inland Construction Company of Omaha Nebraska was awarded the contract by roll call vote. The board also approved returning unused bid checks and accepting a bond from The Aetna Casualty and Surety Company of Hartford Connecticut by roll call vote.
In Memoriam for our Bessie who died January 29 one year ago. Dear Bessie you are not forgotten though on earth you are no more. Still in memory you are with us as you always were. Mother and Father Mr and Mrs Otto Rahe Pete Elsie and Delmar and other relatives.
A grateful note to friends and neighbors thanking them for remembrance cards letters flowers and visits during a hospital stay. The writer expresses that their kindness will be remembered.
The record lists yeas for Mahr Spearow Logan Hellwig Christ and Pierson with no nays recorded, indicating an incomplete roll call while lawmakers debate the measure. Further confirmation required to determine final outcome and absences.
Council adjourned as recorded. Mayor C. B. Dorwart signed the adjournment with Acting City Clerk J. C. Bush attesting.
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