Nebraska chambers kick off three day convention in Sidney
Five years ago Nebraska Chamber of Commerce managers gathered at the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel to start a three day convention with discussions, a business panel, and a banquet. J C Donnell of the Ohio Oil Co was a routine visitor, and Sam Vosburgh will speak at a Sunday Elks Lodge session.
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Chamber of Commerce
Nebraska
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
J. C. Donnell J
Ohio Oil Co
Findlay
Ohio
Sidney
Sam Vosburgh
Elks Lodge
Sidney Telegraph
Cheyenne
Associated Press
Telegraph
Dick Stull
Potter
Truman makes brief Sunday stop in Nebraska
About 2,000 people waited under a hot sun at the Sidney Union Pacific depot to glimpse President Truman during a brief Nebraska visit. He offered thanks and noted he never makes speeches on Sundays. Also, Col H E Hopping announced the Sioux Ordnance Depot needs at least 150 laborers to handle current workloads near Sidney.
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Sidney
Union Pacific
Harry Truman
Nebraska
Sioux
Col
H. E. Hopping
Lee Girardot
SCS
Frank Beyer
Bernard
Clarence
Frank Sorrell
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
Sidney and Cheyenne to Celebrate Fourth of July Big Plans
A Boeing Airways safety-improvement program aims to create a New York to West Coast mail and passenger air route, signaling a major shift in transcontinental air traffic. Sidney's civic leaders plan an expanded Fourth of July celebration eclipsing past efforts. Nebraska Bankers group seven session at Scottsbluff saw A J Jorgenson elected district president and Marius Christensen named secretary. Bloomfield shifts to cash basis, with local retailers embracing the change and rejecting credit.
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Sidney
Transcontinental Airways
West Coasts
Boeing Airways Corporation
New York
West Coast
Cheyenne County
Nebraska Bankers Association
Scottsbluff
A. J. Jorgenson
American Bank of Sidney
State Banking Organization
Marius Christensen
Liberty State Bank of
Nebraska
Bloomfield
Omaha World- Herald
Library Collects Stereoptical Views and Scenery
The library has a fine collection of stereoptical views including Indian and Belgian pictures and owns one stereoscope. The summer vacation brings many children to the library for entertainment as Bill and Jack Lowe visit from Denver to help their friends with vacation stunts. Charles Nepinsky explains Boy Scout basics.
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Belgain
Bill
Jack Lowe
Denver
Boy Scouts
Charles Nepinsky
Worker Rescued After Electric Wire Accident
A Lodge Pole high line incident left a worker pinned to a pole by electric current. He suffered severe burns to both hands and deep abdominal burns, requiring immediate plant shutdown and hospital care. Defective insulation identified as the cause.
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Athworth
Lodgepole
Senator Sibley visits Sidney in trusted role
Fifty five years ago Senator Sibley spent Thursday in Sidney doing office work and attending meetings. Alstom and Flannery decorated Telegraph office windows with signs while The Sidney Electric Service Co. secured a Union Pacific lighting contract for the roundhouse, shops and hotel. A two story residence for Commissioner Halston rises on his Higgins post ranch, built with skilled labor after two prior homes. The piece notes other local happenings including church painting and a minor mock on a lapsed liveryman, plus community events and mentions of older local figures and Derby era activity.
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Sibley
Sidney
Senate
Alstom and
Flannery
American Bank
Cr. Hornaday
Sidney Electric Service Co
Union Pacific
Round House
Halston
Higgins Post Office
Sidney residents face cemetery fence funding and post office changes
A local report notes nearby cemetery fencing fundraising and a citizen’s burden if subscriptions fall short. It highlights Mr. Borgquist’s $25 contribution and potential $66 shortfall, plus Mr. Clary’s move to Moore's hotel for postal duties and new shop offerings. The piece ends with a remark on tuna as the largest mackerel family members.
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Sidney
Borgquist
Mr. Clary
Moore's Hotel
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Dad
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Tri-State Supply
Earnest Worden
Cal
McDaniels
Dan Bergman
Dan
Kenworthy Junior Epworth League
Neubauer
Dawson's Book Store
McIintire
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Mr. McIntire
Ed Doran
Kimball
Hansen Vs Schooley
Cleveland
J. T. Thoelecke
Rose Street
C. E. Trognitz
Studebaker
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Rocker
Hardy Clark
Jackson Sidney
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the Friendly Store
Milton Handlel
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American National Bank
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