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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1938
Page
2
Editorial praises Sidney as it shifts from a frontier boom town to a modern city. It notes population declines after rail line changes, then steady growth with farms, utilities, schools, and a civic park system. The piece urges funding for a park shelter and pool via a PWA project and calls residents to back redevelopment efforts.
The body of John Medill McCormick, heir to a publishing fortune and grandson of Mark Hanna, was found in the Sandia mountains after a weeklong search begun when he and 20 year old companion Richard Whitmire failed to return from a mountain climb.
Dr 20 J Tromas operates as a chiropractor and naturopath at the Osborn Building offering holistic care and spinal health services in a historic downtown location.
A brief civic notice emphasizes belonging to the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars as duties and privileges. It stresses that inclusion of auxiliary members supports returning soldiers and urges prompt hand in memberships.
Regular meetings set for Porter Mc Guyer Post 610 on July 12 and Sidney Post 17 on July 26 in the Legion Rooms. The district picnic of the American Legion and Auxiliary is planned for Sunday July 10 at Legion Park with hosts including the Sidney Unit and Post. Free swim tickets will be given to children of veterans at Sidney Municipal pool. attendees urged to bring swimsuits or rent. Dues for 1939 are not due until October 20, with July August expected to boost membership. Membership chair is Miss Emily Gould. a full slate of committee chairs is listed. Members asked to visit employers in July to urge veteran hires.
Pearl Christensen and Anita Rath man visited Betty Vowell and Mrs Ed Mintk Friday afternoon. Jean and Lucile Rathman spent Friday afternoon with Marjorie and Marva Devier. Mrs Christena Harms and children and George Harms spent Monday evening at the Arthur Larsen home.
Monday evening at the James Devier home featured Mr. and Mrs. J D Devier and Iain while Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mintken called on the James Devier family Saturday. Luella and Alice Marx visited Jean Rathman Tuesday. Clarence Ziegler spent Sunday with the Emil Marx home. Norman Harris and his sons from Powell Wyoming arrived Friday for a stay with Carl Christensen. Mrs. Jensen of Ruskin visited at Mrs Carl Christensen’s home Saturday. Anita visited with Carl Christensen Friday. Marjorie and Marva Devier stayed with grandparents J D Devier Wednesday and Thursday. Cecelia and Anna Peterson of Lyons spent two days at Clarence Mellberg’s home.
Mr and Mrs James Devier and children visited at the Je Pr Devier home on Sunday. Mrs A J Meliberg and Mrs Clarence Meliberg with Cecelia and Anna Peterson spent Friday at Scottsbluff. Bill Warren and Charles Munshaw Sr celebrated the Fourth at Scottsbluff while Edith Leitha Devier and other family members marked the Fourth at the Sidney park.
A collage of farm equipment ads and anecdotes. Oscar Aurich and John Gresh bought a 12 foot McCormick Deering Rod Weeder. Scotch Generosity Andy was to deliver 20 hens but 19 arrived and the last hen came late. Andy blamed the hen’s egg timing. McCormick Deering Twine warns against insect destruction. International Trucks are offered with various bodies. A discarded vest remark appears amid sales blurbs. Ernest Gerler bought a 10 foot McCormick Deering Tractor Binder.
For sale: Hastings 1000 bil grain bins with center ventilator and angle iron frame. Also available McCormick Deering combine, used and rebuilt, ready for the field at $550.00. Addresses a monopoly issue about buses blocking roads.
Francis Egging issues an order for a McCormick Deering combine. A joking wedding tale notes a groom’s absence draws attention. Harry Sparks, a dealer, owns a McCormick Deering 12 foot Rod Weeder. A reader jokes about insurance and a customer booking 500 pounds of Big Ball Twine.
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