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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1946
Page
8
Notice to subscribers explains paper scarcity due to timberjacks strike and newsprint shortage. No new subscriptions accepted after June 10 to allow renewals for existing and previously dropped subscribers, policy to be reversed when supply improves.
Five people were injured when a bus collided with a car Sunday. Dr. C. B. Dorwart and Dr. C. H. Babbitt from Sidney aided the injured in Kimball. Evertson, the car driver, was arrested on a charge of failing to yield the right of way. The car had little damage. the bus was wrecked.
Community fundraising continues with a list of donors including Walter Cork five dollars F S Boyle twenty five dollars Albert Linton ten dollars Marius Christensen ten dollars Lottie J Rowan ten dollars Lou Auftengarten two dollars fifty cents Tracy Bearing Service ten dollars Keith Sprenger seventy five dollars Glen Bales five dollars O B Wolfe five dollars Pip's Liquor Store fifteen dollars Platte Valley Finance Co blank Paul Spearow ten dollars W P L W Aux twenty five dollars Cecil H Hendriks five dollars Sydney Dunn ten dollars Myrtle Ledingham four dollars Mrs Helen Ledingham four dollars Lee Shoemaker twenty five dollars Geo Lehr five dollars.
The Sidney band forms a new group with members including L L Pippitt Millard Musil Potter Melissa Koehler Sunol Ross Barker Emarie Fraass Leo Zwickl Blip Doran La Verne Anthony Bob McKay Dr Hull Cook Kenneth Rose Dr C H Babbitt Alvin Duis Glenn Hornbeck and others. First rehearsal tonight at 7 45 o’clock at the shell inviting adults to join.
A report notes that eating potatoes daily can supply up to a quarter of the vitamin C quota and small amounts of several B vitamins along with other minimal nutrients and starch.
Postmaster John Martinosky announces June 2 changes to mail dispatch cutoffs. Eastbound mail must be deposited by 8:00 a.m. for morning dispatch and 7:00 p.m. for evening dispatch. Westbound mail due by 3:30 p.m. for afternoon dispatch, with later deposits sent at 6:30 a.m. next day. Parcel post between North Platte and Cheyenne shifts to night for next day delivery.
City council discusses a proposed garbage ordinance to regulate tightly covered containers and improve collection. Proponents cite past license turnover and inconsistent service as ongoing concerns affecting the waste system.
About 115 Lions members and spouses from Dalton, Sidney and Bridgeport attended the Dalton Lions Club Charter Night at the Presbyterian church basement. R. J. Arnell opened proceedings, with prayers by Rev. Don L. Daly and Rev. Jas. P. Fullam serving as MC for a community singalong led by Daly and Berton Cunningham.
The Bridgeport Lions club briefed on origins and progress, noting initiated projects. G. V. Inslee and A. J. Jorgenson offered congratulations, with Walter A. Canaday as guest speaker asserting clubs worldwide perform good work by lifting effort with gentle guidance.
Mr and Mrs Anton Oliverius hosted a wedding dinner honoring their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Joe Oliverius. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Oliverius and family John Zoller Mr and Mrs Ben Reiken and family and the honored guests. Mrs Anton Oliverius was helped by her daughter Mrs Ben Reiken. The evening featured visiting and card playing. Dr Zike of Sidney treated a cow with milk fever at Mrs Agnes Zaleskys home, saving the cow. Joe Shimka shopped in Sidney.
Community guests visit multiple homes over the weekend. Residents report windstorm damage to buildings and windmills. Edward Killham, grandson of local residents, earns an honorable Navy discharge after overseas duty. Lt. DeLyle Seda hurt in a Fort Knox tank accident. Families entertain, host, and attend Memorial Day services in Sterling and nearby towns.
The Merry Maids 4-H Club gathered May 29 at Dolores Fisher’s home at 2:00 p m with eleven members and leaders present. Beverly Wasser was absent. Beulah Belieu elected treasurer. They planned comfort protectors and shared lunch. Next meeting at Beulah Belieu’s home June 14. Jeanne Livingston, Reporter.
Marilyn Kretz hosted the Sassy Sisters 4-H Club on May 28. All members except Mary Ellen Livingston and Marjorie Adams answered roll call. Leaders reviewed the lesson. Refreshments were served after by Marilyn and Marjorie Kretz, Wanda Westerhoff, Reporter.
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