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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1949

Page

6

National Guard Has Party 100 Attend

About 100 people attended a Sidney National Guard unit party at the Shelter House last Wednesday night. The event featured a buffet supper, dancing, vocal solos by Mrs. Lawrence Clinton, Jack Baker, and Keith Kaylor, numbers by a Baker Vines Zalesky trio, piano solo by Mrs. Neal Atkins, and a highlight of Spanish numbers sung by S Sgt. Rodriguez.

Shelter House Sidney National Guard Lawrence Clinton Jack Baker Keith Kaylor Baker Cecil Vines Clarence Zalesky Neal Atkins Sst Rodriguez

Crook Billingsley Band Event Prizes Awarded

The Billingsley band of Crook Colorado concluded a gathering with door prizes awarded to attendees.

Billingsley Crook, Colo. Door

Sidney Last In Round Robin Golf Meet At North Platte

Sidney finished last among five teams in a Memorial Day round robin at North Platte. Scoring showed North Platte 10114, Sterling 64, Alliance 58, Scottsbluff 45, Sidney 3142. Don Jorgenson led Sidney with 75. next match is June 19 at Sterling.

Sidney North Platte Sterling Alliance Scottsbluff Don Jorgenson

Runway Upgrades Complete at Municipal Airport

Grading of two main runways at the municipal airport was finished last week with extra work added to include a portion of the southwest northeast runway. The 37 thousand dollar contract expanded as grading equipment stayed on site. The field will be seeded, fencing completed, and a watchtower planned. CAA aims to move the intermediate field here this year, weather and utilities permitting, with lighting expected on the main runways from the interim site. REA will supply electricity, a water pump may be installed, and a water test is planned. A Flying Farmers event with 50 to 60 planes is set for Thursday and Friday.

Sidney CAA REA State Department of Health Nebraska South Dakota

Vets Must Apply For Automobiles By Last of June

The Veterans Administration reminds seriously disabled World War II veterans that June 30 is the last date to apply for automotive vehicles at government expense. Only those who lost or use of one or both legs above the ankle are eligible. 191 Nebraska veterans have received vehicles under the amputee act. Applicants may choose a car, tractor, jeep, or truck with price not exceeding 1600 dollars.

Veterans Administration Ashley Westmoreland Lincoln Nebraska Veterans’ Organization American Red Cross

Protectall Safes Line Offers Several Sizes

The Telegraph advertises Protectall safes in multiple sizes with surprising low prices.

Telegraph

Nebraska Regents Restate Policy Against Subversive Doctrine

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents rejected subversive teachings and reaffirmed a policy aligned with the Association of Governing Boards. Key points ban subversive textbooks, permit fair discussion without sowing subversion, bar teachers tied to groups seeking to overthrow government, and keep the university free of un-American influences.

University of Nebraska Board of Regents Frank M. Johnson Lexington United States University of Nebraska Regents Association of Governing Boards of State Universities U. S

County Court Plea Deals Involving DeMers And Collins

Donald DeMers of Sunol pleaded guilty to speeding in a county court hearing on Thursday. He was fined ten dollars plus costs. James Collins of Omaha pled guilty to intoxication and disturbance after arrest by Sheriff Schulz Saturday night and faces twenty five dollars on each count plus costs and damages from a fight. He allegedly ditched a Lane Western Company truck while driving from Dalton to Sidney.

Donald DeMers Sunol James Collins Omaha W.W. Schulz Lane Western Company Dalton Sidney

Court hearing notes on two traffic cases

Mrs Frances Herling pleaded guilty to reckless driving and was fined 25 dollars plus costs. Harold Jacobowitz of Fort Warren Wyoming faced a Thursday hearing for speeding between 45 and 65 mph and was fined 15 dollars plus costs.

Harold Jacobowitz Fort Warren Wyo

Last Call Issued In Cancer Money Drive

Mrs. Joe Dodds, chairman, says donations to the Cheyenne County Cancer Fund must arrive by June 15. Scouts competing for the $20 prize should turn in gifts promptly, others are urged to submit by the deadline. A report will be prepared and donations sent after collection. Gratitude is extended to all contributors for time and money.

Cheyenne County Joe Dodds Dodds

Four Married Couples Earn Degrees at Wesleyan Commencement

Four married couples graduate together at Nebraska Wesleyan University during the sixtieth annual commencement. Ray mond Westover and wife, Wendell Atchison and wife, Merle Otto and wife, and James Thayer and wife Lois Mae Hagemeister Thayer claim a unique record for married graduates that year. Only the Westovers’ family includes a child, Karen Rae, 19 months old.

Nebraska Wesleyan University Raymond Westover Wendell Atchison Merle Otto James Thayer Potter High School Medical College Omaha Lois Mae Hagemeister Potter Nebraska Wesleyan Westovers Karen Rae

Marjorie Johnson Wins Wesleyan Degree May 31

Miss Marjorie Mae Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence W Johnson formerly of Potter is among 158 seniors awarded degrees at Wesleyan University on Tuesday May 31 She earned a Bachelor of Arts majoring in speech minor in psychology The commencement address was by Hurst R Anderson president of Hamline University and degrees were conferred by Chancellor J L Knight Johnson plans to work in Washington D C for a year then pursue a master's degree She participated in Girls Glee Club Mixed Chorus Plainsman Road Show Wesleyan staff Y W C A Theta Alpha Phi Women’s Athletic Ass n Stu dent Senate Cardinal Key Psi Chi and Pi Gamma Mu and is affiliated with Willard sorority.

Marjorie. Mae Johnson Clarence W. Johnson Potter Nebraska Wesleyan University Washington, D. C Nebraska Wesleyan

Lutheran Women At Missionary Meeting

Fourteen members of the Sidney Lutheran Women's Missionary League attended the annual spring rally of Circuit VI at Venango May 24. A total of 106 attended, opening with Rev. W. Pehler's inspirational service. Circuit president Mrs. William Helst spoke on missionary zeal in Christian living and giving. Missionary Wharold Bull of Garland, Neb., shared experiences from Nigeria, Africa.

Sidney Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Circuit VI Venango W. Pehler Circuit William Helst Wharold Bull Garland Nebru Nigeria Africa

Sunbeam 4-H Club Meets For May Gathering

The Sunbeam 4-H Club met May 25 at Marlene Johnson's home with seven members present. The summer wardrobe group discussed patterns and materials while the Hows and Whys reviewed requirements. Games were played and a lunch served by the hostess. The next meeting is set for June 5 at Mrs. A. I. Gunderson's home. Reporter Donna Fiegenschuh.

Sunbeam 4-H Marlene Johnson A. I. Gunderson Donna Fiegenschuh

The Telegraph Offers Mimeograph Paper On Demand

Mimeograph paper available in letter or legal size from The Telegraph. Get it when you need it and keep printing running smoothly.

Telegraph

Bluffs Agent Is Chosen As State Four-H Official

Wesley Antes of Scottsbluff named assistant state 4-H club leader by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. He resigns as county agent to fill a vacancy in the Agricultural Extension Service and will start duties July 1.

Wesley Antes Scottsbluff University of Nebraska Board of Regents Antes Scotts Bluff Agricultural Extension Service

Providence O E S Meeting and Rebekah Kensington Event

Stated meeting of Providence chapter No. 108 O E S at 8 p m with visiting members welcome. Rebekah Kensington in the I O O F Hall on Wednesday. Thursday features St Patrick s Altar Society in the school auditorium.

Providence Chapter O E. S Rebekah Kensington St. Patrick’s Altar Society

Marriage Licenses Issued in Sidney and Nearby Areas

Edward Kopetzky and Dalton Shirley Siders of Sidney received licenses on May 24. Jean Larsen and Marian Wiedeburg, both of Sidney, were licensed May 25. Henry Hopkins of Blencoe and Betty Yangston of Kimball obtained licenses June 2.

Edward Kopetzky Dalton Shirley Siders Sidney Jean Larsen Sidney Marian Wiedeburg Henry Hopkins Blencoe Iowa Betty Yangston Kimball

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