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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1947
Page
6
Gurley news notes community guests and events from Gurley and nearby Dalton Sidney Bayard and Bridgeport. Residents attend church and 4 H activities while others visit relatives in Oregon Washington and Iowa. Attendance at dinners travels to funeral in Ontario Oregon and a Chadron air show are listed with local host families and host homes.
Dick Juelfs helped brand at the Sam Eckert home Wednesday. Maynard Mayer and Charlie Mayer called at the Bill Schaffert home Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Juelfs and family joined relatives for a basket supper with Carl Muhr near Redington Wednesday. Monte Mayer recovers from the measles. Chris Maas and family spent days near Elm Creek. Lee Shoemaker visited the Ola Brogren home Saturday morning. Family shopped in Scottsbluff Saturday.
Fred Schuler helped LeRoy Less man fix fence last Tuesday. Many from the community attended the funeral of Mrs. Clayton Mintken last Thursday afternoon. Our sympathy goes to the Mintken family. Mr. John Schreinert and a son, and grandson, called at the Paul Vick home Thursday evening. Mrs. Donald Fecht and little daughter returned to Oshkosh after spending almost two weeks at Albert Fecht. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Mathis spent Saturday night and Sunday at the Albert Fecht home. Betty Gillespie, Donna Lamb, and Arthur Fecht were on the sick list this week. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Dyversdal of Gurley called at the Andrew Hansen home Thursday afternoon. Pfc. Raymond Ernest is spending a furlough with his parents. Dorothy and Ruby Schuler are working in Sidney.
Mrs. Tom Bowser of Sterling and Ed Ahlberg with son Ronald shopped in Crook and Sterling on Tuesday. Visitors included Mrs. Emma Kohlschmidt and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Tilghman, and Bailey Jamison. A miscellaneous shower at the Frank Rokes home honored Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Tilghman with cards and a lunch.
James C Olson recalls the 1874 Nebraska grasshopper plague that devastated crops and landscapes, prompting relief aid, constitutional measures, and dramatic efforts at extermination. The swarm’s impact sparked fears of another invasion and left a legacy of unrest and resilience across communities.
County Commissioners met in regular session at the county courthouse with Cecil Hunt as chairman. Present were George H. Fleming George Coulter L M Clinton I L Pindell. The board read and approved the previous minutes and transacted unfinished business. An equalization hearing followed to address valuation changes and assessed increases.
The Board of County Commissioners of Cheyenne County Nebraska adjourned after approving remaining items. Meeting stood adjourned until June 17, 1947 or at a Special call of the chairman. Cecil Hint, Chairman.
George Fleming and George Coulter announce two good color options for Deak blotters and advertise genuine rubber bands. Limited stock says The Telegraph, urging prompt purchase.
The Nebraska American Legion and University of Nebraska Foundation create a 7000 dollar living memorial fund named The Edgar J. Boscault Memorial Fund to award military and naval science scholarships for students at the university. Funds come from past Legion commanders, posts, and supporters. John Curtiss of Lincoln chairs the fundraising committee.
The Telegraph highlights the usefulness of Scotch tape and compact desk or pocket dispensers for everyday tasks. It emphasizes practical, handy tools for quick fixes and smooth workspaces.
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