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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1949

Page

4

Schools Out Watch Out Warns Nebraska Safety Council

Horace E. Crosby, president of the Nebraska Safety Council, urges motorists to exercise extra caution as schools close for summer. He notes 19 school age children were killed in traffic accidents in 1947 and again in 1948 during the summer period, calling for safer walking and driving by all.

Nebraska Safety Council Nebraska Horace E. Crosby State Safety Council Crosby

Phenomenal 3.47 Inch Rainstorm Hits Sidney Area

Last week Sidney and Cheyenne County saw rainfall described as a once in 25 to 50 year event. Weather charts say two inches in an hour occur about once in 25 years and four inches in eight hours about once every 50 years. The June 6 event began at 9:08 am with light showers, intensified to heavy rain at 9:56, then 2.42 inches by 11:30 and 3.37 by 5:30. The peak hourly rate neared 2.2 inches. Total eight hour rainfall reached 3.47 inches. It was a phenomenal rainstorm and different for the area.

Sidney Cheyenne County Great Plas U. S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Office CAA

Health Contest Rules Set for 1949 Cheyenne County 4-H

Rules define eligibility ages 10 to 21 and require pre June 25 exams. Scoring combines 50 percent health, 25 percent health improvement, 25 percent health activities from improvement records. Examinations by family doctor and dentist. final by group of doctors. Under 12 compete county only. over 12 to state fair. Appointments required. emergencies allowed.

Cheyenne County Tor

Mount Vernon Community News Highlights and Weddings

Mount Vernon residents gather for family events at Kimball Dam and various homes. Roy Anderson and family host supper. Klentz attend Russell Olson’s Scottsbluff wedding. Local visits include Nelsons in Kearney Cairo and Hayward gatherings. Club meetings, church group WSCS activity in Potter, and birthday dinners feature among weekend social rounds. Several weddings, anniversaries, and school visits tied to Hammond and Glassburn families mark the period.

Roy Anderson East Kimball Dam Roy Hull Francis Ida Faye Roy Andersons Calvin Klentz Russell Olson Scottsbluff M. A. Nelson Nadine Kearney Cairo Nebraska Wilma Johnson Lila Allman Marilee Hammond Ed Lipke Lipke Clarence Evans C. H. Hammond Mary Ann Potter Fred Reetz Karl Sprenger John Lingwall Kansas M. I. Club Milan Glassburn Harvey Marsh Walter Hammond J. C. Johnson C. Evans Sterling A. E. Marsh Sidney M. J. Hobbs T. M. Hobbs Bridgeport M. E. White Fred Keetz James Vanover Greeley Allen Nelson and Howard Magden Joyce Larsen

Metal bond boxes for insurance papers and more

A brief note from The Telegraph describes metal bond boxes ideal for securing insurance policies and related documents. Durable construction highlights security and organization for valuable records.

THE Telegraph

Busy Body 4 H Club Holds June Meeting at Carol Fleming Home

The Busy Body 4 H Club met at Carol Fleming's residence on June Tth with all members present except Shirley Walker and Alice Madden. Carma Paris, vice-president, led the business session.

4-H Club Carol Fleming Shirley Walker Alice Madden Carma Paris

Busy Fingers 4 H Club Meeting Report

The Busy Fingers 4 H Club met at the Shelter House May 24. Members played a Go Shopping Game and checked themselves around the food clock. They judged mixing bowls, sang songs, and refreshments were served at the close. Birdie Irwin, Reporter.

Busy Fingers Busy Fingers 4-H Shelter House Birdie Irwin

Sunbeam 4-H Club Meets at Gunderson Home

The Sunbeam 4-H Club met Tuesday June 7 at Mrs. A I Gunderson home with six members present. They discussed summer wardrobe outfits and a well balanced breakfast. A lunch was served. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Dewey Larson home on June 28. Donna Fiegenschuh, Reporter.

Sunbeam Club Sunbeam 4-H Club A. I. Gunderson Dewey Larson Donna Fiegenschuh

Northwesters 4-H Club Meets at Willoughby Home

The Northwesters 4-H Club met June 3 at the Willoughby home with six members present. President Charles Carlson called the meeting to order. no new business was reported. Members made rope halters and trained calves, then shared lunch. The next meeting will be at the Carlson home to practice scrubbing calves.

Northwesters Club Northwesters 4-H Club F. E. Willoughby Charles Carlson

Sewing club notices and June meeting announced

Members displayed sewing boxes and needle cases while a delicious lunch was served by the hostess. The next meeting is scheduled for June 21 at Patty Flemings, reported by Carol Fleming.

Patty Flemings Carol Fleming

Markwell Stapling Machines Receives New Staples

Markwell supplies introduces staples compatible with stapling machines. The compatible staples are designed to fit Markwell models and improve fastening reliability for office use.

Scotch tape stock and dispensers advertised by The Telegraph

There is a good stock of Scotch tape available with hand and desk dispensers advertised by The Telegraph. The brief notice promotes practical office supplies for easy use and convenient storage.

Telegraph

Hereford Sales Dates Discussed At Nebraska Panhandle Meeting

Tentative sale dates were set for the fall sale in the week of November 15 and the spring sale in the first week of April. Plans were discussed to expand seating for cattle shows at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds and to improve stock handling on the fair grounds. The association held its initial sale and show this spring at the Sidney Livestock Sales Pavilion, but members concluded more space was needed.

Cheyenne County Fairgrounds Nebraska Panhandle Hereford Association Sidney

Panhandle Cloud Dusters Thank Local Support

The Panhandle Cloud Dusters Club expresses sincere thanks to Maddox Motor Co for the transportation and to the Sidney Chamber of Commerce for breakfast on their recent trip. All courtesies extended to us were greatly appreciated.

Panhandle Cloud Dusters Club Maddox Motor Co Sidney Chamber of Commerce

Hester Named to Probe Cost of Additional Seats

F. L. Hester was appointed to study the probable cost of building more seats for the event. Telegraph Want Ads Bring Results.

F. L. Hester Telegraph

Telegraph Office Supplies Buy Bostitch and Markwell Machines

Telegraph reports on office supplies highlighting Bostitch and Markwell stapling machines and guidance to choose shops where staples can be refilled to fit the devices.

Bostitch Markwell the Telegraph

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