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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1940
Page
2
The Telegraph News endorses a 17 500 bond issue for a modern sanitary swimming pool in Sidney. It argues voters should approve, noting Sidney’s solid bond record, the benefit to children, and the need to prepare for potential future economic and geopolitical shifts while maintaining prudent finances.
The Telegraph News notes editorials misjudge wartime events as a blitz of rapid shifts and swollen claims. It acknowledges Germany's superior war machine, the Allies’ retreats, and the need for funding modern weapons, while criticizing pundits for underestimating and overreaching about military outcomes.
The Telegraph salutes Hod Moore, longtime Sidney resident and walking historian, who arrived in March 1870 and, despite an omission in the prize list for oldest citizen, is celebrated for knowing Sidney’s landmarks, families, and early town history. The piece recalls his lifetime alongside the town and the former Union Pacific era.
Auto dealers in Wyoming back legislation to lower the vehicle tow fee on highways. State highway official Frank Kelso argues high fees hurt all businesses, noting 17 097 cars passed through the state under a $1.50 fee last year versus 2 399 the prior year. He estimates each car uses about 15 gallons of gas, with garages and service sectors bearing the impact.
Sidney business men contributed funds to partially cover the cost of oiling the feeder road south of town. The hard surfaced road will give south table residents a shorter better approach to the city and provide a better route to market and trade.
Sam Maley dies, removing a picturesque Sidney figure once dubbed by The Saturday Evening Post as the “suitcase farmer.” He earned fame for roaming fields and markets, symbolizing rural life amid changing times.
Mr Maley entered western Nebraska during its wheat country development and became a pioneer of large scale wheat production. He farmed several sections showing ambition energy and foresight. His passing removes a key figure from a formative era in the region.
The article explains how different pollen types affect hay fever, noting heavy pollen from bright flowers is less a cause than light wind blown pollen from dull flowers. It describes skin tests to identify culprits and hypodermic pollen extracts as a safe, relatively affordable treatment, though hay fever can lead to complications if untreated.
Harris hospital in Chappell dismissed Emmane Fraass on Tuesday forenoon. Fort Sidney Day celebration drew many from the area to Sidney on Saturday. Local residents attended picnics, stock sales, and Cavalcade events. Multiple visits to the H. P. Glassburn and Owens homes occurred, with several callers from Sidney and Greeley. Joe Bonkiewicz and Joe Bonkiewicz Jr. were local hospital dismissals and visits noted.
Pleasant View column recounts a June 2 wedding in Perry County for Rev. G. Q. Schutarth, with relatives from Schuarths and Baack families. The piece lists social visits, dinners, and motor trips among locals including Morrow, Schuessler, Haack, Wittrock, Gibbons, and Radabough, plus travel to Cheyenne and Williston for two weeks’ vacation.
History Of Interest Items of Interest to Sidney and Vicinity notes events from 14 years past. A Creighton Law student James McIntosh returns for summer, the Treinen home hosts a large family gathering, Franklin Hornaday returns from Denver singing engagements, Miss Jean Jewett visits grandparents Lodgepole, Rev Father Link at Grand Island for corner stone ceremony, sheriff McDaniel jails three show followers for ten days each after circus thefts.
24 years ago J H Madden of the west valley suffered a near fatal encounter when a bull charged him Monday morning. He was rescued, bruised, and rushed to town for surgical care. The note also mentions McIntosh-Newbauer constructions rushing ahead and high demand for presentable business buildings. Anna Chambers visits Peru for vacation with Judge and Mrs Chambers. Frederick Ahrens accompanies Trognitz to Denver to visit his grandmother Julia Ahrens. Postmaster McIntosh travels to Lincoln for a postmasters convention session.
Mac Radcliffe and son Clayton visited from the Cedar Creek ranch to view the parade and attractions. Simon Freshman’s store expands with up-to-date electric lighting. J H Foster, longtime Higgins resident now at Exeter, plans a brief return visit to catch up with friends. E Stuht, lessee of the stockyards, undertakes improvements and repairs as current work.
Forty four years ago Rev George A Beecher of North Platte held services at Christ Church on Thursday evening. Commissioner Harper exhibited a simple device to prevent the neck yoke from slipping off a tongue. He will manufacture several and market them soon. Mrs Sharmer and Mrs Callahan hosted a pleasant picnic for many children at Krueger's grove on Tuesday. Mrs C Davis gave an afternoon tea Monday with guests including Mrs Peterson Mrs Radcliffe Mrs Maneeley Miss Allen Mrs McLernon Mrs Gorham Mrs Vernon Mrs McIntosh Mrs Essig and Mrs Dawson. The day was spent trimming bonnets and hats with materials supplied by the hostess.
Fifty branding irons were made in Sidney this week by S L Burger and sent to Camp Clarke by Louis Cohn and Jim Woods. The day saw Rev Adam Stumy of North Platte preach at the Methodist church and organize the First Evangelical Lutheran church of Sidney. A new board of trustees was chosen A Ickes president H E Schack secretary J Neubauer A Burg and L Jessen. Twenty members signed the constitution. The Frognitz building cornice enhances its future as possibly the citys finest business structure. A J Haskell sold his extensive mercantile establishment north of the track to A L Flower, an English gentleman who has been in Sidney and vicinity for the past year.
Mr and Mrs Wesley Herboldsheimer and Donna hosted Sunday dinner at the Carl Larson home. Mr and Mrs Gunhart Olson paid a daytime call and Mr and Mrs Tom Glassburn were mentioned in the gathering.
Local relatives and friends gathered for Sunday dinners and weekend visits in Torrington and area. Guests included Ed Nelson family, George Whitney home visitors, and multiple Nelson and Olson relatives. Several trips and short vacations were mentioned among Kermit Nelson, Warren Nelson, Clayton Spencer, and Robert Sanders visiting eastern states.
Collier's notes a Florida law that bars a married woman from managing a business until a court of inquiry assesses her competency and she must bear the costs of the proceedings.
Sea's Game Fish King and silver salmon, two great species, are sought by fishermen from around the world along rivers and the coast from Monterey Bay to Alaska, spanning the Redwood Empire region.
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