Telegraph A Semi-Weekly Sidney Nebraska Publication
The Telegraph is an independent semi weekly newspaper serving Sidney Nebraska Cheyenne County and western Nebraska. Published Tuesdays and Fridays from 11th Avenue and Illinois Street with J H Lowe C Bush Nellie Davis and H P Craig as editors and managers.
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J. C. Bush
Jack H. Lowe
C. Bush
H. P. Craig
Nellie Davis
11Th Avenue
Mlinois Street
Sidney
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
County budget hike signals inflationary trend in 1947
Editorial notes Cheyenne County faces higher costs as the board of commissioners raises the 1947 budget by 17000 dollars amid inflation. It argues government expenses rise with prices from local to federal levels and warns a market squeeze could occur when the bubble bursts. It urges prudent saving in land and bonds to weather the period.
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Board of Commissioners
Cheyenne County
Washington
The Man With the Nerves
The farmer is the man with iron nerves and grit. Many faced bailouts before harvest yet kept faith, awaiting the next year’s chance as hail wiped out the crop in minutes. Wheat farming remains a stern gamble for the stout-hearted.
Hurrah for the Ladies at Sidney Garden Club
The Sidney Garden Club members propose a backyard and alley beautification program with community spirit. They seek no self gain and have Chamber of Commerce backing, promising steady effort until the project matures into a tangible result.
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Sidney Garden Club
Chamber of Commerce
Unfair advance on Cheyenne County school land rents
An official state report reveals rents on Cheyenne County school lands have tripled prompting protest from local leaseholders. The paper argues the increase is unwarranted and urges reductions to help holders facing hardship, promising editorial support for protests.
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Cheyenne County
Why Not Pay for Peace in Western Europe
The piece argues that spending 15 to 20 billion dollars to rehabilitate Western Europe offers twofold gain: potential allies if war occurs and new markets if peace holds. It notes WWII costs to the U.S. at 331 billion and cites decades of aid totaling about three billion annually, mostly for food and clothing, urging continued support until Europe becomes self supporting.
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United States
Western
Europe
Of Interest History Notes From The Telegraph
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Fouts departed Thursday for Hanna Wyoming to stay awhile. Mrs. Louise Mantor and daughter Harriett arrived from Lincoln to visit friends before moving to Torrington Wyoming. Mrs. Floyd Dresser who stayed in Sidney with relatives left for Berkeley California with sister-in-law Mrs. Lester Elkinton. Mrs. Frank Hansen and sons Dewey and Claude and her Lodgepole sister left for Canon City Colorado for two weeks with another sister. Edith Oldershaw and nephew Kenneth Johnson spend ten days at Laramie as guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Tobin and will return later this week. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Simms of Dalton were in the city Tuesday.
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Ted Fouts
Hanna
Wyco
Louise Mantor
Harriett
Lincoln
Torrington
Wye
Floyd Dresser
Sidney
Berkeley
Calif
Lester Elkinton
Frank Hansen
Dewey
Claude
Lodgepole
Canon City
Colo
Edith Oldershaw
Kenneth Johnson
Laramie
John Tobin
Snell Adopt Twins Jacquelyn and Marilyn in Denver
Dr and Mrs F L Snell adopted twin girls named Jacquelyn and Marilyn. The babies are one month old and adopted in Denver. G P Blip Doran entered the Nebraska state golf tournament in Omaha this week after honing his skills on grass greens. The E Van Winkle family left Sidney for California to make their home. Two Sidney youths Stanley Baker and Roy Chambers enlisted for the Citizens Military Training Camp at Fort Des Moines in August, with three more enlistees from Potter and Gurley. Mr and Mrs W F Bassett visited Denver with Mrs Bassett's three sisters.
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F. L. Snell
Jacquelyn
Marilyn
Denver
G. P
Blip) Doran
Nebraska
Omaha
E. van Winkle
Sidney
California
Citizens Military
Fort Des Moines
Stanley Baker
Roy Chambers
Potter
Gurley
Visits and Moves in Town Social Roundup
Misses Olive and Rose Johnson of Des Moines arrive to visit aunts Mrs Will Shoemaker and Mrs Mc Lernon. Mr McDonald of Denver guests the Salle family. Casper Ellison and Albert Holmes of Lodgepole aid Geo Line on homestead proof. Miss Mabel Gapen returns from Gate City. Guy Doran from Omaha. Misses Winnie Howard and Luella Adams run the Cyclone Store. Mrs O V Morrison and family move to Omaha where Mr Morrison is a machine shop foreman.
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Olive
Rose Johnson
Des Moines
Iowa
Will Shoemaker
McLernon
McDonald
Denver
Salle
Casper Ellison
Albert Holmes
Lodgepole
Geo. Line
Land Office
Mabel Gapen
Gate City
Guy Doran
Omaha
Winnie Howard
Rest and Business Trips Mentioned in Local Notes
E McLernon and Master Jimmy visited Gothenburg for a few days of rest and business. H E Gapen arrived in Sidney to resume his land office duties with Register Adams. Mrs O D Lyon and Miss Myrtle and Miss Ruby traveled to Kearney for a month’s visit. Mrs Newman of North Platte stayed with Mrs David Eckert for several days. Mrs J Neubauer went to Fremont to visit friends. Lieut Bonesteel and family arrived from California. Dale McCombs completed final proof on his homestead Tuesday.
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Bonesteel
California
Dale McCombs
Afternoon party honors Miss Bentley and Mrs Tibler of Tama Iowa
Miss Harriett and Ann Radcliffe hosted an afternoon party Wednesday in honor of Miss Bentley and Mrs Tibler of Tama Iowa. Ed Ahrens and family planned a North Platte holiday visit with Mrs Ahrens' parents Mr and Mrs Nels Hammer. Grace McFadden visited North Platte Monday, Olive Mann returned from a Denver outing, Mrs John T McIntosh from Denver, Mrs Nels Olson from Laramie Wyoming. Mrs Wirt held a farewell dance for cousin Miss Kemper who departs soon. Two county delegates will be chosen to attend the Boys State Fair encampment.
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Harriett
Ann Radcliffe
Bentley
Olive Mann
Denver
John T. McIntosh
Nels Olson
Laramie
Wyo
Wirt
Miss Kemper
Marriage mentions and moving towns in Telegraph notices
Mrs John La Munyon returns from a lengthy visit and John smiles. Fatty Madden arrives by stage coach. Sixteen Mormon proselytes pass through on Tuesday to Utah. W M Murray and bride arrive from the east after a New York wedding. Some joke about grass widow riches. Dr S W Boggs travels to the Hills for a period of observation. Rubber stamps and stamp pads, dating machines, and other office needs.
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John la Munyon
John
Fatty Madden
Utah
Saint Brigham
W. M. Murray
New York
Comstock
S. W. Boggs
Storm leaves farms with heavy losses and damage
The wind hail and rain storm Monday evening caused widespread destruction in the community with total losses to grain and feed crops and many chickens drowned. Wheat fields were leveled to bare ground. farms report thousands of dollars in damage and a fifteen minute wipeout of a year’s work. Local social notes mention visits and family ties among residents, plus an engagement announcement for Helen Zalesky and Harry Tucker of Columbus Ohio.
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Steve Tilghman
Ed Ahlberg
Philp Ka
Joe A. Oliverius
Sterling
Lester Cook
Near Potter
Ivan
Loring Tobler
Larry Tobler
Sidney
Glen Kokes
Guests at Glen Kokes Home Highlight Week
Miss Jean Pope of near Merino and others visited the Glen Kokes home last week and returned Sunday. Mrs. Kenneth Tilghman was hired as a teacher in District 5. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kokes with son Melvin called at the D. E. Dickinson and Mrs. Mary Tilghman homes Thursday evening.
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Glen Kokes
Alvin
Glenn Scherich
Lodgepole
Ed Aherberg
Joe Oliverius
Jean Pope
Near Merino
Kenneth Tilghman
Frank Kokes
Melvin
D. E. Dickinson
Mary Tilghman
Milk Cow Population Growth 1846 to 1946
The United States had about five million milk cows in 1846 compared with nearly twenty eight million in 1946. This shows a substantial expansion of dairy herd size over a century, reflecting agricultural and rural development trends.
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United States
Farm residents drown, survey shows rural risk and non swimmer toll
A Minnesota survey reveals nearly half of drowning victims come from rural areas and about 90 percent of farm residents who drown are non-swimmers. The study highlights the danger faced by rural communities.
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Tis
Minnesota
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J. Neubauer
Fremont
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Helen Zalesky
Harry Tucker
Columbus
Ohio
Wheeling
West Virginia
Tucker
Agnes
Emil Zalesky
Ben Reeken
Harrett Felton
Crook
Hellestone
Chappell
Chappell Hellestone Company
Leonard Handley
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Kearney State
Smith-Hughes High School
Te State Department of Vocational Education
Kearney State Teachers College
Herbert L. Cushing
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