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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1949
Page
8
The Telegraph from Bidney Nebraska reports city intents for Sidney Cheyenne County and surrounding West domains. Morning edition notes Lewspaper origins at 11H Avenue and Illinois Street with a Bidney presence.
Editorial urges continued support as 18 day polio fundraiser highlights that polio is often non fatal yet causes long hospital stays. It notes 50 percent recover fully and emphasizes cost of care, urging families to contribute to fund research and patient treatment nationwide. Join the 1949 March of Dimes campaign.
A discussion of the nonprofit UL, its lab tests and fire safety role since 1894. It emphasizes that while UL and manufacturers improve devices, individuals must maintain repairs and proper use to prevent fires and accidents, noting risks like frayed cords and hazardous use. The piece urges personal responsibility to reduce waste and dangers.
William T. Fariey notes three key 1948 facts: freight volume near 640 billion ton miles, a return on net investment of about 4 percent due to rising costs, and about 1.25 billion dollars spent on plant and equipment. He adds railroads continually improve service and insist the industry serves the public interest.
Floyd Fleming of Lorenzo Nebraska argues in favor of supporting a small district school citing value per graduate, a strong staff and new auditorium while critiquing outlying residents and editor’s cost concerns. The letter also includes a mayoral note praising Sidney residents after a blizzard and a California editor’s positive blizzard coverage with a subscription offer.
Maple Grove residents share visits and dinners throughout the week. Mr and Mrs Harry Stately and daughters visited John Van Mark. Verne Sharman and sons returned from W T Sharman. several families gathered at John Olson Cecil Tremain and Ed Miles homes. Evelyn Smith visits Verne Sharman during bad weather.
Ellen Drew co stars with Glenn Ford and William Holden in The Man From Colorado now showing at the Fox. The western drama pairs frontier action with star power as audiences flock to the new release.
Gurley column readers are invited to submit items to Miss Irene Troids for the Gurley page in The Telegraph. Local families share visits and travels with Mrs Harms hosting a pinochle party. several residents report travels to California and Cheyenne and visits to Sidney and Grant.
Mrs. Margaret Freudenberg and Mr and Mrs Lyle Bennett of Cheyenne spent the past week at the Ray Miles home. Mrs George Bartels and Junior were Saturday visitors in Scottsbluff. Mr and Mrs Berton Cunning ham and family were Monday evening supper guests at the Fred Kriesel home. Mr and Mrs Emil Fichenscher and son returned home Sunday after a week in Gothenburg.
The Telegraph advertises Ideal system income tax records supplies including books and refill sheets for the new year. It promotes Protectall safes in several sizes at low prices and offers metal and cardboard filing trays with an A Z index and three standard fixes.
A concise note outlines records applicable to town business and agricultural life, highlighting practical forms and notices. It emphasizes civic and rural needs, with a focus on timely information sharing for local governance and farming operations.
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