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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1950
Page
2
The Telegraph published by J. C. Bush and Jack H. Lowe is an independent newspaper printed in Sidney Cheyenne County Nebraska. It is issued every Tuesday and Friday from the northwestern corner of lth Avenue and Illinois Street and sent by mail post office.
Editorial praises Sidney City Council for approving a twenty five year gas franchise to The Ohio Oil Co. The piece argues the move will bring cheaper power, attract industry, and potentially transform Sidney into a regional oil and gas center rivaling Casper. It congratulates officials for a wise decision.
The Telegraph defends its Abba Begin piano concert review after criticism from community music lovers. The paper notes many old members refused to join due to long hair programming, while effective fundraisers beat the bushes for civic responsibility. One staffer who attended the Bogin concert sold twenty five memberships.
A National Board of Fire Underwriters report cites improved defenses but notes a continuing US fire danger. The 1949 fires killed many, including 118 at a Toronto dock and 75 at an Effingham Illinois hospital, with 32 other major blazes. Direct property losses topped 667.5 million, the first drop since 1943, yet deaths exceeded 10,100. The board urges stronger prevention and training to save lives this year.
Billy Rose paints Junius Brutus Booth as a volatile genius in London and New York, recounting his riotous passion for acting, reckless stunts, and later remorseful, humane turns. The piece links Booth’s antics to modern stars while noting his son John Wilkes Booth assassinated Lincoln.
A collection of punchy witticisms and observations on life, work, taxes, marriage, and politics. The items spoof everyday routines and public figures, noting the quirks of modern society from a lighthearted, period newspaper voice. Distinct lines touch on education, industry, and social norms with playful skepticism.
A Sidney letter to the editor champions a City Manager Plan and backs young candidates for Sidney's election. The writer argues progress hinges on bold, youthful leadership, cites World War II references, local resources, and the need to attract outside investment. Citizens are urged to vote and support the “Greetings” campaign.
A meeting of the Farmers Union Livestock Association will be held at the district courtroom on Saturday March 18 at 8 p m to dissolve the group and dispose of assets Carl Mahr president announced the plan.
Dorothy McGuire, once the childlike Claudia on Broadway and screen, battled heavy odds through college shows and hard auditions before landing in Mother Didn’t Tell Me with William Lundigan. Corinne Calvet, French beauty and interior decorator, debuts in Hollywood via Rope of Sand and When Willie Comes Marching Home after a bold self-initiated audition. Doris Day’s quirky start and a note on Jerry Lewis and Pierre the chimp highlight star journeys and comic publicity in early show business.
The Sidney Parent Teacher Association will hold a program on Audio Visual Aids at its regular meeting Wednesday at 8 o clock in the Junior High School assembly room. Vergal Winn and Harold Wooten will be in charge of the program.
In a knot tying contest held Thursday by Boy Scouts of Troop 90 James Rogers won first prize a moccasin kit. Mar vin Moist second place received a moccasin kit Wesley Berry Jr third place won a utensil dunking bag Dale Dodds fourth also received a utensil dunking bag Best times Rogers 45 seconds Moist 58 seconds Honorable Mention Manewal 1 15 Bond 1 45 Pittam 2 00 Prizes donated by J C Penney Co Telegraph Want Ads Get Results.
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