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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1949

Page

5

Knights of Columbus 45th Annual Nebraska Meet Concludes

The 45th annual state convention of the Knights of Columbus closed Monday as delegates were chosen to represent Nebraska at the Supreme Convention in Portland Oregon. Chosen were Bernard L. Kelly Scottsbluff and William Wagoner Lincoln as insurance delegates. Fr William A Murphy David City and George Ponton Elgin as associate delegates. and William Kelly Omaha Frank Welsh Omaha J A Rittner West Point and Dr J R Krim Beatrice as alternates.

The Knights of Columbus Nebraska Portland Oregon Bernard L. Kelly Scottsbluff William Wagoner Lincoln William A. Murphy David City George Ponton Elgin William Kelly Omaha Frank Welsh J. A. Rittner West Point J. R. Krim Beatrice O'Neill State Council Francis P. Matthews Msgr Anton Link William Raddatz Sidney Knights of Columbus

Dalton Wins Opening Tilt

Sidney baseball aims to debut in Cheyenne Coun ty League after rainouts. Eagles drop opener 7 4 to Bunker Hill. Dalton dominates Gurley 10 3 with Jerry Stengel six hits and a home run. Potters 12 6 win over South Divide marks league debut.

Sidney Eagle Bunker Hill Dalton Gurley al Lawson Potter South Divide Jerry Stengel Lawson Hasse Bartels Busboom

Markwell Stapling Machines and Staples Fit

The Telegraph reports on Markwell stapling machines and matching staples to fit them, detailing compatibility and accessory options for efficient use and maintenance.

Markwell Telegraph

Speeders Targeted by Sidney Police and Agencies

Sidney police, Cheyenne County Sheriff, and highway safety patrol warn of a new crackdown on speeding and horn use. Judge Glen Greenlee sets fines by area, with residential speeding penalties deemed harsher. Police warn drivers to curb excessive horn honking as well.

Sidney Cheyenne County Sheriff's Office Highway Safety Patrol Glen Greenlee Sol Willis

Softball season opens in Sidney league action

The Sidney Softball League began last night with Knights of Columbus versus Pip's Liquor Store and Rudy's against Midwest. Sunday features Dalton Clothing versus Silver Dollar at 7 30 p m followed by Maddox Motor versus Stickney's. Officials caution fans not to panic if lights are not on before start. a REA arrangement will switch them on promptly at 5 30 p m.

Sidney Knights of Columbus Pip’s Liquor Store Rudy's Midwest Dalton Clothing Silver Dollar Maddox Motor Stickney’s REA

Junior Ball Team To Open Season Sunday

Sidney's Junior Legion Ball club will open its playing season with two non league games. At 2 30 Sunday the team hosts the Big Springs Juniors at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds park and at 4 o'clock they welcome the Kimball Juniors for a Thursday game at the Fairgrounds. Officials anticipate word from the state committee on league games upcoming.

Sidney's Junior Legion Big Springs Cheyenne County Fairgrounds Kimball Fairgrounds

New Strip Cropping Method Being Tried By Two Farmers

Ed Block and Bob Huff, with Cheyenne County Soil Conservation Service, begin contour strip cropping on about one square mile of wheat land. Blocks include 18 rod wide corn strip and two volunteer wheat strips, aiming to reduce wind erosion and conserve moisture while expanding adoption amid drought concerns and past wind damage.

Cheyenne County Soil Conservation Service Ed Block Sunol Bob Huff Lée Girardot Block Blocks Scotts Bluff Arvin Verlin Livingston

Waxing Floors Prevents Furniture Scratches

When you wax floors, wax the feet of the furniture too. This keeps the floor from maring as furniture is moved.

County Court Fines For Speeding At 75 MPH

Joseph Tapp of Vallejo California was arrested by the highway safety patrol and charged with speeding at 75 mph. He pleaded guilty in county court and was fined ten dollars plus costs. Clyde Rathbone of Ferndale Washington also paid a ten dollar fine plus costs after pleading guilty to similar speeding charges.

Joseph Tapp Vallejo Calif Highway Safety Patrol Clyde Rathbone Ferndale Wash

Palmer Pleads Guilty in Austin Police Court

In a Tuesday hearing Erle B. Palmer of Austin Texas pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined 15 dollars plus costs. Charles Hickock of Sidney was arrested Monday for speeding a motorcycle at 40 mph within city limits, given a hearing before Judge Glen Greenlee and fined 15 dollars and costs.

Erle B. Palmer Austin Texas Charles Hickock Sidney Glen Greenlee

Telegraph corrects omission of two Gold Star Mothers

A Tuesday paper apology notes a typographical error that left out Mrs. Henry Bolt and Mrs. Marguerite McMillan from the Gold Star Mothers honored at a tea last Sunday. The Telegraph regrets the error and issues the correction.

Henry Bolt Marguerite McMillan The Telegraph

BPW Closes Year With Tools for Learning Program

Members of the Sidney Business and Professional Woman's Club will hold their final program of the year next Monday night at 6 30 in Hazel's Cafe party room. The topic is Tools for Learning.

Sidney Business and Profesional Woman’s Club Hazel

G. G. Club Holds Meeting At Mrs. Young Home

The G. G. Club met at Mrs. George Young's home Friday at 7 30 with 16 members and one visitor. President Mrs. Young led the business session while Mrs. Jason Lobb taught a textile painting lesson. A social evening followed with lunch served by co-hostess Mrs. A. M. Leafdale. Ferne Andersen, Reporter.

G. G. Club George Young A. M. Leafdale Young Jason Lobb Ferne Andersen

Fly family leads with about forty thousand members

A large family group labeled as the Biggest Family Fly has grown to around 40 000 members, placing it at the forefront among similar families. The figure underscores the group's rapid expansion and broad reach across communities.

Too Many Mistakes in Pencil Industry Use

A brief note claims the pencil industry consumes about two and a quarter million pounds of ubber per year for erasers. The statement highlights production waste and material use within writing instrument manufacturing.

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