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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1957
Page
4
The editorial praises Sidney High School's current senior class as talented and capable, stressing that today’s graduates hold much opportunity and responsibility. It predicts many will become solid citizens, leaders, and contributors to civic life in the coming years.
The article explains Salk vaccine safety and effectiveness. It cites 51 million injections since 1955 with an excellent safety record, field trials on 400000 children, two doses 70 80 percent effective, booster raises to about 90 percent, and notes 1956 poliomyelitis cases fell. It urges adults and children under 40 to begin vaccination soon.
Nebraska stockmen and 4 H youth applaud Bill Derrick’s 37 years as extension animal husbandman at the University of Nebraska. His leadership includes champion livestock judging teams and top stock shows, with a lifetime of encouragement and service to Nebraska agriculture. He retires June 30 but will continue contributing to the state’s livestock industry.
In Altoona a doctor speculates that average height may decline over the next century while taxes could be reduced before then, reflecting long term social trends.
The Hoov er Report based Big Budget quiz questions reveal the proposed 1957 budget of 71.8 billion dollars and dramatic costs for families. It asks readers to consider spending rates, national debt near 274 billion, and potential yearly savings of five billion, urging Congress Administration and citizens to act.
Seventh Day Adventist members will fill a Self Denial Bank at home until May 25 for the annual Disaster and Famine Relief offering. Don Reynolds says funds support relief in the United States and worldwide, with past efforts totaling about 8 million dollars in 1956 and an expected 260 thousand this year for supplies and on the spot aid.
A Wyoming paper featured a front page image of a 96 flatcar freight train carrying 288 agricultural combines from an Illinois factory bound for Oregon. The caption argues efficient farm equipment boosts production and conservation, noting rising costs but machines offering greater value and longer life.
A collage of 13th century card history and 19th century Sidney notes includes backstreet filth, desertions from barracks, a $360 earn offer for return of deserters, Ino Russell Young’s China mission, serenades by the Jolly Serenaders, future appearances by Lawrence Barrett and Tom Keane, local business promos, a $60 field-find, leadership shifts at Tobin Opera House, and the death of Brigadier General Joseph W. Duncan in Texas, with ties to Sidney.
The Board of Education of School District No. 1 elected L. B. Cary as principal and Julia McFadden Vale ska Neubauer Adelina Allen Sara Davey and Myrtle Hiett as teachers for the coming year. One position remains to be filled.
The program runs on May 23 and 24 with events at the high school auditorium and Tobin Opera House. The Wath Orchestra will perform along with Salutatory by Albert Greenlee and Valedictory by Ethel Wright. Diploma presentations by J L McIntosh. A senior banquet followed the night prior at Union Pacific Hotel with eight juniors and nine outgoing seniors in attendance.
Dalton youths trap and showcase a large native eagle in Sidney on Monday. The bird drew local interest and was for sale. Mrs J J McIntosh and Grace returned from Denver after two weeks of sightseeing, enjoying Mary Garden performances. Editor Dey Ermand and Henry C Blome toured Lodge Pole ahead of campaign. A birthday gathering at Bill Riggs sparked laughter and a phonograph dance while the fire crew attended a minor scare. Will Kreuger’s Lincoln Highway home hosted a social, as E V Metz W McKernon Jack Heaver n and Kreugers meet for day trips and dinner. John McLernon of Portland heads to Alaska for Fish Commission work.
Payment for the property was received, the 9th Avenue and Illinois site purchased for $10,800 as part of an $80,000 federal post office project. Building plans are complete and specifications copies will be available soon. Funeral notices report M A Shipman died during a blood transfusion, and Mrs L G Lowe passed away after a long illness. Camp Fuller dedication honor Hu Bert Fuller with scouts and Campfire Girls, and a swimming pool under construction for youth.
Sidney residents joined family trips and picnics this weekend. Mr and Mrs C M Livoni hosted visits from relatives while LeRoy Larson and children fished Lake Reed near Paxton. Ray Babcock of Potter toured Sidney and spoke of his Spearfish fish hatchery. Henry Pavlat returned from Omaha after attending a state democratic convention with Fred Lehmkuhl. A picnic at Lawrence Forks featured Elizabeth and Esther Simmerson and Joe Dagdds with a fine trout catch.
15 years after serving at Nansemond, Major H J Preble arrived to become the ordnance department's commanding officer at the Sioux Ordnance Depot. Light rain pushed the April May total past six inches, more than a third of the panhandle's yearly average. A 56 year old sheepherder Benjamin A Bayard was found dead in a cabin north of Lodgepole, burned to death likely from clothing catching fire Saturday. A fire at Carl Schmidt home caused extensive damage. Carl Thomas Patton was injured in a Friday night Union Pacific freight train collision on 13th avenue. Robert Williamson arrived in Sidney to visit family. he works for Consolidated Aircraft in San Diego. Mrs Earl McDowell from Moline Illinois visited in the Farquhar home. Elmer Ladine reports base hospital duties in San Diego as pharmacist's mate third class.
Five years ago Cheyenne County high schools crowned valedictorians and salutatorians from multiple towns including Lodge pole, Gurley, Sund l, and St Patrick with graduates such as Bert Hern bloom and Florine Bauer. A tornado damaged the Jim Johnson farm near Potter injuring Mrs Warren Johnson, while DeMolay Sweetheart Sharon Daniels was crowned in Sidney. Carol Hancock became the first Cheyenne County girl nominated for Fort Sidney Days Queen. A square dance group The Country Cousins formed in anticipation of Fort Sidney Days with leaders the Stewarts and Winns. Pamela Kinne visited home from United Air Lines Omaha. Dr Jason Roche travels to Chicago for a two week postoperative course at Cook County Hospital.
Lincoln report advises careful handling when transplanting vegetables in spring. Wayne Whitney of the University of Nebraska cautions not to break soil around roots, suggests deep planting, firming soil, and avoiding stem pinching. Transplant timing should be cloudy or late in the day with shading to prevent wilting.
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