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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1946
Page
2
Independent paper published at 11th Avenue and Timois Street Sidney Nebraska on Tuesday and Friday mornings serving Sidney Cheyenne County and western Nebraska.
An editorial notes Cheyenne County will add five to seven million bushels of winter wheat as combines hum in harvest time. The bumper crop arrives amid global hunger and postwar relocation needs, underscoring gratitude for favorable weather and abundance.
Sidney lags as Scottsbluff attracts a million dollar Catholic order hospital. The piece urges Sidney to back a 50 to 75 bed facility, funded by voluntary subscriptions, arguing a modern community hospital will arrive here eventually and asking why the town waits.
The Telegraph argues for mainly local news with a generous regional and Nebraska panhandle review. It says national and international coverage is beyond its capacity due to lack of equipment and expertise, inviting reader input on the matter.
The piece argues living costs rose after OPA died but not as sharply as feared. Subsidies masked food price hikes and taxes funded them. Consumer costs under price controls are easing as controls loosen. Congress delaying remedial action could let market forces rescue the nation, boosting individual enterprise against government regimentation.
A traveling Sidney resident notes Sidney lags in postwar building compared with similar towns. He questions material supply and CPA priority handling, urging investigation into the scarcity and need for more homes and business buildings to spur growth. Nearby towns reportedly erect structures despite material shortages.
The piece argues the United States must retain control of the Atom bomb as the sole nation capable of preserving peace. It dismisses Britain as vulnerable, criticizes the Soviet Union and Japan, and worries about France, Italy, and Germany. It asserts only the U.S. has shown a genuine will to outlaw war.
The speaker says they intend to write about their operation after suffering and fatigue from others’ expectations. They claim the piece may be read or ignored, asserting the work would be meaningless if not attempted.
In two months since acquiring hemstitching I note a string of events from the atomic era to comic travels. I recount a hospital visit for surgery laced with humor and hazards, detailing the surgeon’s verdict, hospital chatter, and the speaker’s fragile ego as he narrates life under medical care and financial strains.
In a concise reminisce a man recalls his daughter’s playful interruptions and vitality. He notes her quick goodbyes and the aura of joy she brought, contrasting it with his moment of drafting a final will and testament before leaving memories behind.
A speaker muses on an unforgettable experience and the urge to write once subscribers rise. He vows to let financial necessity override refined instincts, confessing the pull of money over art and the appeal of popular reading.
The speaker declares this is not an expose and that their hospital incision and nurses signed a unanimous statement naming them the most difficult patient. They claim no bitterness about being discharged as soon as meals were possible, while noting the six dollar daily charge and possible legal action if the doctor sues over the past due account.
The Telegraph Printing Co invites customers to purchase adding machine paper and other varieties while supplies last. Paper is scarce but stock is kept fairly complete, encouraging readers to stock up now.
The Telegraph advertises Venus Velvet pencils with constant stock and options for colored and indelible pencils and leads.
A summer wedding linked Miss Ruth Amanda Bergt to Milford Herman Carl Brauer at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Schuyler. Rev A O Fuerbringer presided with organ preludes by Dr Theodore G Stolzer. Bridesmaids wore dotted Swiss. reception followed with a two-heart cake and pink blue yellow white decor. The couple plans to reside in Howard Lake Minnesota after a honeymoon to the Black Hills and Cheyenne.
Connie Caldwell hosted the Future Workers Club on July 2 at 7 30. Eight members showed material samples and discussed making them into clothing. Kathleen Agnew demonstrated seams and finishes, while Beverly Story explained burning to distinguish fabrics. The group adjourned to July 16 to meet Rosemary Jones at her home.
Alfred Moore announced the sale of the 80 room Wheat Growers Hotel in Kimball to T. S. Dutch and his son in law Chuck Halstead. Halstead will take possession after release from Houston Texas job, likely July 15 or August 1. Moore family held the hotel for nearly two decades since December 1926 with no immediate relocation plans.
A gathering at Mary Lovell's home began on June 27 with the meeting called to order. Attendees shared salads and sandwiches before proceedings moved forward.
The group discussed cakes and dishwashing and worked on menu posters. July 11 meeting at the Stines home adjourned after roll call with cake. A season ending picnic was planned with ice cream served. Charolette Heimer reported.
The Busy Body Garden Club held a picnic and meeting at Sidney Legion Park on June 28. President Glen Fleming called the meeting to order. Shirley Madden spoke on the fair. After adjournment, members enjoyed swimming and a picnic lunch hosted by Betty Peters. Robert Hawkins, Reporter.
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