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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1947
Page
5
The Angel defeated Jim Coffield in a three fall match after a strong display of holds and strikes. A large crowd enjoyed the bout, sponsored by the VFW, with fans expecting a win to keep The Angel from losing his temper.
The Scotts Bluff AAU tournament saw Sidney All-Stars finish third after beating Henry Turkey Pickers 46-44 to break a 44-44 tie with two late free throws. Sidney then lost to Sutherland 48-45 for another third-place finish. box score notes Sidney’s Dineen and Bowman led with scoring while Henry built a 35-19 halftime lead before Sidney surged.
Sidney teams defeated Chappell in a city bowling clash last week with Sidney totals 2606 to Chappell 2246. Individual scores include Hendricks 544 Yates 517 Kahl 590 Harris 589 Style 457 and Click 443. Chappell top scorers were Fernander 414 Oceon 505 Steele 427 Smith 366.
Mr Swanson announces 1947 Easter Seal drive to aid crippled children. Nebraska Society for Crippled Children joins 2000 state and local societies in nationwide effort with Frank Gross’s seal design earning the Michael J. Dowling Memorial Award. Funds in 1947 to support thousands in Nebraska and across the nation.
Col. A B Rapp begins taking listings for his second machinery sale set for April 5 following a successful earlier event. He encourages farmers with equipment to list early but will accept entries up to sale time.
State highway officials and Union Pacific engineers will attend Sidney’s Friday night city council session to discuss a grade separation and sewage disposal expansion. Robert Fulton, the city’s consulting engineer, will join the conference. A vote may be required before a full survey, with possible bond timing delayed if the project proceeds after bids.
A Denver to Kimball highway patrol relay saved 13 month old Linda Bissey from a windpipe infection after croup required a drainage tube. Colorado and Nebraska officers secured and transported a suitable tube, completed in 70 minutes via Denver, Greeley, and final handoff to Nebraska patrolman Jack Knudarson. Linda is recovering.
H W Eberle announces the Sid ney Livestock Commission Co machinery sale will resume on Wednesday March 26 with a strong lineup of machines and equipment. Farmers are urged to list items for sale as weather disrupted crowds previously. A substantial portion from the prior sale is carried over due to the weather.
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