North Side urged to back non grade crossing plan
Editorial lauds mayor and city council for pushing a non grade crossing project through cooperation with county officials and federal funds. It notes the route from here to Huntsman as a key farm to market link, with Union Pacific paying ten percent and federal funds covering forty five percent. The piece argues the project improves safety, merits swift completion within a year or two, and would be a feather in the cap for current administration.
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Sidney and the Sod
An editorial on the Sioux Ordnance Depot stressing its economic impact on Sidney, arguing for preserving the installation in national defense plans, warning against heavy congressional cuts, and noting the depot’s payroll and ammunition work as vital to local prosperity.
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Sidney
Congress
The Love Down and Other Wry Observations
A collection of light aphorisms and quips on prices love time and daily life. The piece riffs on devaluation taxes radios trains drivers and men and women with a wry urban voice. It blends social commentary with humorous observations and occasional paradox.
Were Learning A Lot In Conducting Its Census
The Telegraph reports Cheyenne County directory canvass findings from 1947. Farmers show shift to large-scale operations and improved methods since 1930. Many retain land finances, seek rain and a favorable spring. Young ex-GIs return to farming, valuing community and stability rather than city life.
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Cheyenne County
Telegraph
G. I
Uncle Sam
Housewives urged to try DUO DUSTIN CLOTH
An advertisement from THE TELEGRAPH promotes the DUO DUSTIN CLOTH for cleaning, claiming it dusts and polishes in one pass with no lint. The offer invites readers to try a roll for 56 cents.
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Telegraph
Claudia and David Shine in New Fox Opening at Fox Theatre
The 20th Century Fox feature Claudia and David debuts at the Fox Theatre today. Review notes a lively premiere and audiences reacting positively to the couple’s dynamic on screen.
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Claudia
David
20Th Century-Fox
Fox Theatre
Ladies Commercial Bowling League Ad at Telegraph
An historic notice for the Oliver Recreation Ladies Commercial Bowling League features Ernie’s Genuine Rubber Bands offered in quarter pound boxes for 50 cents at The Telegraph storefront. A compact commercial item reflects local advertising style and pricing.
Mayfair Leads In Commercial League Standings
Commercial League standings show Mayfair atop with 50 wins and 13 losses, followed by U. P. R. R. 35 28 and Horns 31 32. Last week Mayfair won 3 games, Storys 3, Green Lantern 2, U. P. R. R. 2, V. F. W. 1, South Divide 2, Waddell's 1. High team series was Mayfair at 2674, high team game Mayfair 919. Individual high series 576 by C. Harris, high games Harris 224 and others: Varek 219, Narjes 213, Hakes 206.
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Osk- Varek
A. Kahl
A. Narjes
Hakes
Murphy
Perry
Western Nebraska AAU cage tourney starts March in Scottsbluff
The Western Nebraska AAU basketball tournament will be at Scottsbluff from March 11 to 14 with Sidney fielding an all-star team from the local league. LaVern Coach, a former all-state player now recently discharged from service, joins as a boost. Pairings for Tuesday include Minatare byes and Sidney facing the Melbeta Scottsbluff VFW winner in the second round.
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Western Nebraska
Mitchell-Henry
Gering
Sidney
Melbeta-Scottsbluff Vfw
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