Northwestern Bell completes Sidney exchange modernization
The Telegraph congratulates Northwestern Bell Telephone Company on a half million dollar upgrade at the Sidney exchange. A midnight cutover will switch phones to the dial system, marking Sidney as a strategic communications link between coasts. The new red brick building houses state of the art equipment and an open house is planned to showcase the exchange with strong community turnout expected.
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Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Sidney Exchange
Telephone Company
Sidney
North Western Bell Telephone Company
J. R. Miller
The Lincoln Highway Campaign For A Renamed Route
The Lincoln Highway, U S 30, faces rivals from other routes while blizzard damage and poor paving on No 50 prompt critics. Communities along No 30 campaign to rename it The Lincoln Highway and promote it as an all weather, shorter cross country route. Sidney is urged to play a leading role as the highway brings substantial monthly business.
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U. S. 30
United States
No. 30
Sidney
Coal Miner Wages Show Diverging Economies Across Systems
The Atlantic article compares Russian miner earnings under communism with U S miners in a capitalist system. It notes a Russian miner nets 1005 rubles monthly with 920 rubles spent on basics, leaving 85 rubles for luxuries, while U S miners in December 1948 averaged 75 06 dollars weekly with many earning 400 to 600 dollars monthly. It highlights pensions and social benefits as contrasting rewards, arguing wealth distribution differs by system.
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The
Atlantic
John Baker White
United States
Tnn
Weyerts Auxiliary Elects Officers at June Meeting
Weyerts Auxiliary met June 7 at the new Legion Hall with one visitor. Officers elected included Clara Lessig as president, Mrs. Lucille Larson as secretary, and Mrs. Hanna Harms as treasurer.Lunch was served by Mrs. Carl Ahim and Mrs. Harold Lessig. Next meeting hostesses named are Mrs. Sparks Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Jur wens.
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Weyerts
Gal New Legion
Exnell
Lessig
Ent Nrs
Clara Lessig
Lucille Larson
Hanna Harms
Carl Ahim
Harold Lessig
Sparks
Moore
Jurwens
Ah Oe
Covered Wagon to Tour Sidney for Savings Bond Drive
A red white and blue covered wagon on a flat bed will roll into Sidney Nebraska June 29 to promote the Treasury's Opportunity Drive for U S Savings Bonds. The wagon, dating from the era of western migration, is loaned by Mayor Gronway R Parry of Cedar City Utah and will be on view from 9 30 a m to 4 p m on the west side of the City Auditorium.
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Sidney
Treasury
U. S
Nebraska
Arapahoe
H. Glenn Spearow
Cheyenne County Savings Committee
City Auditorium
California
Oregon
America
Kansas
Massacre Canyon
Trenton
William Z. Taylor
Union Pacific
Plum Creek
Lexington
Turkey Leg
Ogallala
Oregon Trail
Gronway R. Parry
Cedar City
Utah
Museum
Parry
The
Platte
Blue River
Little Elves 4 H Club Meets at Westerhoff Home
The Little Elves 4 H Club held a May 20 meeting atileen Westerhoff's home. Members brought needle case materials and learned stitches from leaders Mrs Arnold Westerhoff and Mrs Gerald Larson. They cut leaves for covers, discussed soups, and planned fair songs while sharing a lunch.
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Little Elves
Iileen Westerhoff
Arnold Westerhoff
Little Elves Meet Sets Plans For Home Hand Towels
A Little Elves meeting on June 9 1949 at Doris Davis home had full attendance. Members reviewed pin cushions and noted some unfinished items. Discussion covered materials for hand towels and leader Mrs Arnold Westerhoff demonstrated two heat resistant hot pad designs.
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Little Elves 4-H Club
Doris Davis
Arnold Westerhoff
Village meeting notes on kitchen demos and song practice
The text records a village meeting where Berna Rathman and LaVera Gilgren prepared tapioca pudding and Jeanne Jennett and Doris Davis demonstrated baked custard. A roll call and distribution of new song sheets preceded rehearsals for a fall fair song contest. Lunch featured custard and tapioca pudding prepared by the girls. Eileen Westerhoff is mentioned.
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Berna Dee Rathman
LaVera Gilgren
Jeanne Jennett
Doris ‘Davis
Lock Children In When Left in Back Seat of Automobile
A warning urges parents to lock car doors when children are left inside vehicles. Authorities emphasize swift action if a child is found unattended, noting risks of heat exposure and harm. Public safety advisories call for never leaving kids unattended, even briefly, and to seek help if locked out.
Oregon Trail Days Set For July 14 15
The 27th annual Oregon Trail Days in Gering will run July 14 and 15 with the Old Settlers reunion at Central Auditorium the Half Century Club program the Oregon Trail Horse Show and a parade Friday offering over $1 000 in cash prizes plus free daily attractions. Arthur F. Burnett and George Cromer coordinate the Old Settlers reunion and Half Century club events while the Days of 49 will provide the principal speaker and addresses on Banner and Morrill counties.
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Nebraska
Gering
Central Auditorium
Bu Arthur F. Burnett
Redington
George Cromer
Old Settlers
Banner
Morrill
National Guard Camp Call for Reserve Officers
National Guard camp August 7 22 invites any reserve officer to contact Capt. Lawrence Clinton commanding officer of Company E first Infantry immediately. Officers eligible to attend must have their names submitted at once to enable a complete roster.
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National Guard
Lawrence Clinton
Gorth Infantry
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the Telegraph
C. Bush
Jack H. Lowe
11Th Avenue
Cheyen
Editorial
Telegraph
Frontier Outpost
Eiléen'Westerhoff
Moble North
Sumay South
Greyhound
Chicago
Salt Lake City
Portland
Harold D. Keith
Overland Bus Depot
IL St
Eileen Westerhoff
Ays
Sicanes
Accident and Health
the State Automobile Insurance Association
Agra Ea Insurance
Wayne
Ayers Seba
Chrysler
Garyslez
Smari Windsor
Prescomane
Trensmixsina
Maddox Motor Company
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