Almanac notes mark California fire and Jackson anniversary
Almanac for May 3 marks the 1851 San Francisco fire that destroyed about 2,500 buildings and notes May 2 as the 1863 anniversary of General Stonewall Jackson being shot, dying May 10 after the Battle of Chancellorsville. Weather promises warm, clear days. a look back at notable events includes 1948s Eden Ahbez and the birth of Israel.
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San Francisco
Thomas Jonathan
Stonewall) Jackson
Chancellorsville
Lee
Appomattox
Jackson
Dorothy Lawlor
Long Island
Eden Ahbet
Palestine
Harrisburg Pastor Quits Amid Blasphemy Claims
Karl A. Gettmann, pastor of Harrisburg Methodist Church, resigns after accusing Methodists of blasphemy and tolerating communistic doctrines. Northwest district superintendent Rev. Harold Sandall says no action planned. The Banner County News letter condemned the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America and Gettmann’s separate stance. Gettmann had preached despite no official Methodist standing and has now resigned on his own accord.
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Karl A. Gettmann
Harrisburg Methodist Church
Harrisburg
Methodist Church
Harold Sandall
Scottsbluff
Sandall
Banner County
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
German extension leader urges feed sacks for German women
Miss Erika Gittinger, a German extension leader and former University of Nebraska student, spoke at the Grand Island meeting about the plight of German women in the Russian zone and requested feed sacks for clothing. She plans to return to Germany June 1 and will speak at a Kimball health meeting this Wednesday. Mrs. Charles Gill praised clubwomen for supporting flour enrichment legislation, as county council approves Achievement Day and Home Demonstration Week plans, with Mrs. William George presiding.
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Erika Gittinger
University of Nebraska
Grand Island
Germany
Miss Gittinger
Kimball
Miss Shepherd
Charles Gill, Craig
State Council
Nebraska Extension
New Kaiser-Frazer Traveler Car Displayed at Midland Motors
Starting today the Kaiser Traveler, dubbed the Sunday-go-to-meeting Monday-go-to-work car, is on display at Midland Motors. The car seats six and offers vast cargo space for hay, milk cans, or hunting gear. Ancel Lewis urges the public to visit, inspect, and test drive the new model.
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Kaiser-Frazer Corporation
Midland Motor Company
Telegraph
Kaiser Traveler
Bad Check Charged In No Account Fraud Case
A warrant is issued by Cheyenne County Attorney L. M. Clinton for Melvin Corns on a no account check charge. The $20 check was allegedly written December 3 1948 at the Silver Dollar Tavern on a Bank of Hemingford Nebraska account.
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Cheyene County
L. M. Clinton
Melvin Corns
Silver Dollar Tavern
Hemingford
Nebr
May Queen Crowned At St Patrick Academy May Procession
Students at St Patrick Academy joined the annual May procession forming a living rosary. Miss Irene Egging was crowned May Queen by Rt Rev Msgr Anton Link, with attendants Jo Ann Loch Donna Bellaire Marie Henke and Eileen Krajewski. Pages were James Deaver Richard Mohart and crown bearers Jeanette Albro Nicola Erickson.
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St. Patrick’s Academy
Irene Egging
Anton Link
Mother
Jo Ann Loch
Donna Bellaire
Marie Henke
Eileen Krajewski
James Deaver
Richard Mohart
Jeanette Albro
Nicola Erickson
Legion Club Books Popular Orchestra
The American Legion Club has booked Harold Hacker and his Blue Ribbon Orchestra for a two night engagement next Saturday and Sunday. Hacker's band is famed for its Buckaroo Club appearance near Van Tassel Wyoming where it will reopen for a nine month engagement on May 18. Mary Rains at the Hammond organ will also be featured on the weekend entertainment menu.
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The
American Legion Club
Harold Hacker
Blue Ribbon Orchestra
Hacker
Buckaroo Club
van Tassel
Wyo
Mary Rains
Ellsworth Baby Karen Ellsworth Dies in Hood River
Karen Lee Ellsworth aged 17 months daughter of Mr and Mrs L Ellsworth died in a Hood River Oregon hospital from measles complications. Mrs Lorene Kretz formerly Ellsworth will be remembered here. Mrs Opal Kretz left for Hood River to attend the funeral. The couple’s other child is Kathleen two and a half years old.
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Karen Lee Ellsworth
Nebraska Traffic Toll For 1949 Falls Behind Last Year
By April 25 1949 Nebraska highway deaths reached 46, lower than 55 at the same point in the previous year, according to statistics from the Nebraska State Safety Council.
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Nebraska State Safety Council
Nebraska
Police Court Guilty Pleas Over Intoxication Disturbance
In a Monday hearing Albert G. Kaus pleaded guilty to intoxication and disturbance. He was fined 20 dollars plus costs. In a Saturday session Doyle Sizemore pleaded guilty to drinking intoxicating liquor in public and was fined 15 dollars plus costs.
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Albert G. Kaus
Doyle Sizemore
Death Stalks 108 Drivers In Nebraska Safety Council Warns
A Nebraska safety warning predicts about 108 fatal motorist and pedestrian deaths during May through September. The forecast, based on 1948 summer fatalities and 1949 improvement trends, urges extra caution for both resident and through traffic to reduce losses. The meeting notes mention rest room access in Sidney and textile painting lessons, with Mrs. Larson reporting.
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Nebraska
Nebraka State Safety Council
Horace E Crosby
The
Safety Council
Crosby
Red Writing Hood typewriter paper on sale at The Telegraph
Readable notice notes the popular carbon paper known as Red Writing Hood is available at The Telegraph office. It highlights its availability and urges readers to purchase while stocks last.
Busy Bee Club Holds April Meeting at Waite Home
The Busy Bee Club met at Mrs William Waite's home on April 11 for Part II of Fabrics Old and New led by Mrs Florence Linton and Mrs Adelaide Swanson. Tea menu discussed and a CARE seed package sent overseas. A club photo was taken by LaVerne Draper.
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Busy Bee Club
William Waite
Florence Linton
Adelaide’ Swanson
Merry Maids Club Meets With Portfolios Discussed
The Merry Maids 4 H Club met at Sharon Daniels home on April 27. Lesson One was discussed and portfolios were made. Refreshments were served. Next meeting set for May 11 at Emma Haupts home. Joan Mahaffey Reporter.
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Merry Maids
Sharon Daniels
Emma Haupt
East Sidney Draw Club Holds April Meeting in Home
The East Sidney Draw Club met April 13 at the Howard Kurz home with Mrs. Robert Kurz and Mrs. Frank Kurz as hostesses. Twenty members and two visitors attended. A bake sale was planned and secret palmaster gifts exchanged, followed by lunch. Next meeting at Mrs. Andy Rapp’s home.
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East Sidney
Howard Kurz
Robert Kurz
Frank Kurz
Andy Rapp
County Court Plea in Nebraska License Case
Frank Perez appeared Saturday before Judge Robert A. Barlow and pleaded guilty to driving without a Nebraska Driver's License. He was fined $1 and costs.
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Frank Perez
Robert A. Barlow
Nebraska
Happy Hollow 4 H Club Holds April Meeting at Hernblooms
The Happy Hollow 4 H Club met Friday night April 22 at Dick and Duane Hernbloom’s home. Kennie Andersen screened the film The Science of Milk Production. Mrs Hernbloom served a delicious lunch. Dicky Crabb, Reporter.
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Happy Hollow 4-H Club
Duane Hernbloom
Kennie Andersen
Hernbloom
Dicky Crabb
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