This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1946
Page
7
Farmers criticize the federal wheat export order as potentially harming the year's crop and risking shortages. Grange and other groups argue delaying the order until yields are known would be wiser. AAA notes no complaints, while elevators report record low wheat storage as of April 1.
Electric Co. Sidney Wayne Town er Box 520 Scottsbluff invites entries for a model plane meet to be held July 28 at the C B Q freight depot Scottsbluff. Entries must include name address age and events desired. Events cover hand launched catapult gliders stick models whip powered models rubber endurance tow line gliders and related classes. if weather fails contests shift to the Sunday after.
Lowell Davis, a Sidney attorney, spoke to Lions Club members at noon on the importance of properly executing wills. He traced the history from biblical times to modern practices, noting church involvement in estates and citing humorous wills by men seeking to settle scores with rivals.
A speaker urged proper will preparation to ensure loved ones receive what is intended and warned against self drawn wills. He recommended hiring an attorney, noting an attorney’s best friend is the man attempting his own will. The talk referenced Nebraska real property descent statutes and a Lions convention report by Grant Mathews and Dr L J Thomas.
Officials reported a 30 percent yield loss in various fields from Holdrege to Fairmont due to winter and spring droughts. No stem injury observed but sterility noted. some heads fully dead, others partly. Many fields may yield only six to seven bushels per acre.
A trio in a county political contest has been away on business for ten days but plans a strong late campaign push. One is a retired wheat farmer with ties to farmer organizations and looks for a large vote. All three contend for the post, each able to dedicate substantial time if elected. A three way Republican nomination battle includes Glen Bales, a former commissioner and veteran political figure.
Getter Lee Gain Sid ney resident and Maynard Mayer of Dalton backed the state ticket as quiet campaigning continues. GOP senatorial contest pits Grisweld against Butler with charges traded and Stassen accused of purging Butler. In 43rd unicameral district Ray Babcock faces Albert Fenske and Henry Blome amid active campaigning across four counties. Most county offices see unopposed primaries with some tickets lacking candidates.
Members of the W. M. B. Club gathered at Mrs. A. L. Cruise's home for a Kensington afternoon with needlework and conversation. Guests Mrs. Lloyd Talich and Mrs. Ray Cruise attended, and a luncheon followed. Birthday wishes were extended to Mrs. M. O. Baker, honored by a mystery pal.
Chapter BO P E O met in regular session at the home of Mrs. Guy Ellsworth with Mrs. Ross Barker presiding over a brief business session. A planned picnic was dropped due to bad weather. This was the season’s final meeting with resumption scheduled for fall. Miss Evelyn Clark hosted a St Marys Guild meeting at her home on Wednesday evening. Mrs D R Campbell led the business session before a social hour. Refreshments followed.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.