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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1957
Page
4
Editorial notes Nebraska's spring as unusually wet with rain and snow, easing prior drought fears. Farmers complain of field work delays, but the piece suggests the moisture is welcome, likening it to the 1930s era when heavy rainfall was common.
The piece argues oil is essential to national security and growth, noting record oil and gas supplies in the previous year despite high production and consumption. It discusses the risky nature of finding oil, the 1956 58 000 wells drilled, the high failure rate of wildcat wells, increasing costs, and the need for depletion allowances to encourage risk, citing the industry’s achievements and global contributions.
A reflective musing on the march of months from January to winter, noting survival through winter blasts and the drift of time. The author observes the busy future overtaking the present and the world spinning as history continues to be written.
Newly elected Senator Lausche opposed a 5 million federal appropriation for the Pan American games in Cleveland 1959 saying the budget must be cut and he cannot support Ohio spending he would oppose in another state. Protest mail floods in while pressures for minority group handouts run high. The public must curb spending to ease taxation.
An article in the Journal of the American Medical Association notes a shift from church led care at Belle vue Hospital New York to widespread religious affiliation in about 1 100 of 7 000 U S hospitals. Clergy and medical training converge to integrate faith and health and doctors acknowledge faith as a potential recovery factor.
A reader critiques Life Magazine's Life article on Nebraska's Unicameral Legislature. The writer argues the feature unfairly portrays Nebraskans, suggesting editors chose a harsh tone and bold framing to attract attention.
A longtime Telegraph reader writes to cancel his subscription after moving away, saying he no longer knows anyone in Sidney and feels he no longer belongs. The piece reflects on progress bringing growth and changing the town’s character as new residents replace old, shaping Sidney’s future.
U S News and World Report notes 1955 56 rise in costs for machinery and tools 7 percent hourly wages with benefits 5.3 percent materials 4.7 percent and industrial construction 4.4 percent Prices received for goods rose 2.8 percent while manufacturing profit margins fell 2 percent.
A snapshot of past events highlights community milestones and notable happenings from five to seventy-five years earlier, reflecting local life, changes, and memorable people across decades.
Five years ago Jack H Lowe was named Sidney City Council president for a two year term and reelected to the Council with J Fred Thompson. Cheyenne County assessed value rises to 35 101 456 from 25 224 741 in 1947 with inflation noted. About 100 Sidney high school musicians will compete in Scottsbluff district music contest including flute trio brass sextette drum ensemble and multiple soloists. Ann Kokjer and companions visit for Easter from Lincoln and Omaha while Miss Sally Lowe and sorority sister Sue Porter spend vacation with parents. Vern Ankeny returns from two months in Florida as daughter Phyllis at UNL is named president of Kappa Gamma Phi Beta.
Fifteen years ago the Union Pacific car door repair shops set up in Sidney with a sizable crew expected to start work soon. Spur tracks reached the site east of the stockyards as water mains were extended. A WPB curb on remodeling to under 500 dollars paused depot modernization, hopes pinned on a special permit due to rising defense activity at the Sidney Ordnance Depot.
The new Sidney National Bank will be ready for opening when the charter formalities are complete likely by May 15 to June 1. Directors include President Francis Chapman and Vice President Ralph S. Pryce with Charles M. Mann as cashier and A S Hardy W J Shoemaker among others. Henry Hargens drove to Cheyenne Wells with his wife and three children visiting in the parental home. Miss Elle Rothmedier of Arcadia Iowa joined the party. The To bin Opera House hosted a DeMolay initiation for the Sidney Chapter with Alliance Chapter and Deputy Grand Inspector Councillor Zora D. Clark present. The following days named officers and preceptors for the chapter. Trading Company store owner George Thompson returns from Denver with his daughter Frieda after an appendectomy.
45 years ago Thursday April 18 the Elks fair at Alliance focuses on Sidney and Bridgeport with proceeds for local benevolence and community programs.
The Sidney Elks with the Military band plan a special car ride to Alliance on the morning of the 18th. About 30 to 35 attendees from Sidney will travel, including five candidates to be initiated in the afternoon.
Five decades ago a UP crew finished wiring the stone depot telegraph office this week and operators will move to new quarters soon. Local plans include J C Hudson building a steam laundry in the southwest town area.
The widow and children of Jesse James relocate to Kansas City area as household effects fetch 200 dollars. The Chicago Times notes his alleged heavenward path after his death.
A compiled set of across and down clues covering geography nature and daily objects. Entries include Leaning Tower city references building materials edible items and clothing terms along with verbs and misc terms. The puzzle blends common crossword words with varied definitions.
The narrator recalls a strict aunt pushing three Lowe brothers into music, forming a rough neighborhood band that played at games and dances with little seriousness. He quits after years of futile practice, while Sidney High School's polished, professional band impresses him years later.
Last Sunday night the most remarkable electric light phenomenon ever seen by locals lit the sky from 11 to 12, nearly as bright as daylight. People stayed up to witness the celestial display and its dazzling glow.
A speaker lauds present young performers claiming today’s kids are better in every way than thirty years ago. He says experts studying juvenile delinquency would find no subject matter in this band concert and that the students were on the ball and made people proud.
A parent voices frustration at missing their child’s band performance while considering stepping back from lecturing others. They reflect on freeing themselves from parental duties as they confront their daughter's music life.
Den 4 of Pack 89 met Monday evening with Den Mothers Mrs Bud Masset and Mrs Glen Sutton. They saluted the flag, collected dues, and colored in achievements on the chart. Jimmy Sutton and Kenny Vieuch to d a stosque as you pet Were readth. Swiss Tard Rob son story, and planned to res the Fire Station next Monday Kenny Mayer reporte.
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