Second Wrestling Card Monday in Sidney
The return of professional wrestling to Sidney on May 20 drew strong crowds and lively boos as both men and women displayed holds and hair pulling. The June 3 card features Jack Nazworthy defending against Mike Red Ryan in a two out of three falls match, with Ken Williams vs Count Von Zuppi in the semi finals and Jack Nozworthy offering a thousand dollar side bet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Stewart
Mattis Bell
Juanita Coffman
June Byers
Mike
Red) Ryan
Frank Taylor
Taylor
Sidney Auditorium
Jack Nazworthy
Oklahoma
Aggie
Nazworthy
Roughhouse Mike (Red) Ryan
Ken Williams
Count von Zuppi
Williams
Count
Italy
Hahler Liquor Store
Stag’s Tavern
Jack Nozworthy
Hving
Sidney Sport
John Pesek
Farms Gain Hopes From Power Line Sales Expansion
Nebraska farms stand to gain as Rural Electrification loans fund new distribution lines bringing electricity to rural homes and farms. As of July 1 1945 about 84 012 Nebraska farms remained unelectrified down from 9 544 in 1935 and 37 050 in 1944, with REA lines totaling over 12 944 miles serving 27 483 consumers in 47 counties.
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Rural Electrification Administration
Nebraska
REA
Claude R. Wickard
Garlic influences milk flavor from short cow sniffing
A study reports that dairy cows that sniff garlic plants for up to ten minutes can transfer the flavor to their milk. Researchers note the effect is linked to volatile compounds in garlic and brief exposure times, suggesting careful handling of herd environments to prevent unintended taste changes.
Card of Thanks from Westerhoff Family
The Westerhoff family thanks friends and relatives for acts of kindness and sympathy after the death of their husband and father Mrs Anna Westerhoff and family express appreciation for support both before and after the loss.
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Anna Westerhoff
U N Enrollment Deadline Set For August First
Veterans and high school seniors planning to enroll at the University of Nebraska next fall must have their admission applications received by August 1. Dr. George W. Rosenlof urges immediate requests for application blanks. Guidance exams for new students will be held on May 28 and 29 on campus and again September 12 to 14 before registration.
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University of Nebraska
George W. Rosenlof
English Brides Guests of Sidney Rotarians
Lee Ellsworth chaired the Rotary Club International Service program Friday night featuring English brides of Cheyenne county soldiers. Mrs. Norbert Loebe and Mrs. Robert Cole spoke before Phyllis Corbett about the Army’s move to bring them here and their favorable impressions of the new home. Corbett recorded amusing accounts of each bride meeting her husband and their romance. Norbert Loebe attended. Mr. Cole and the Quentin McDonalds were absent. Charlton B. Bentley was introduced as a new member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Ellsworth
Rotary Club
International Service Committee
Cheyenne County
Norbert Loebe
Robert Cole
Phyllis Corbett
Miss Corbett
Mr. Cole
Quentin McDonalds
Charlton B. Bentley
Heavy Rain Lifts Crop Hopes in County
Western counties suffer through reh freeze and dry spells while state farmers anticipate better wheat prices if crops mature. Government ceiling hikes raise corn by 25 cents, wheat by 15, oats by 5, barley by 9, and grain sorghums by 18 per hundredweight to boost exports. Wheat 30 cent bonus payments to the Government ended last Saturday as parity ceilings extend through June 30, 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Recreation Program Planned For Sidney
The Sidney program will use the north side park near the senior high school for children in Sidney and Sioux Villa. Patricia Osborn is in charge and a story hour is among planned features for the younger group.
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Page One
Sioux Villa
Patricia Osborn
Community games plan adds tennis archery swimming events
Shuman stated that in the older group an extended program will include ball games tennis and archery plus swimming classes at the municipal pool. Plans also call for swimming meets and at least one swimming carnival with further details to come as plans are developed.
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Shuman
Nebraska Bond Sales Report April 1946 Totals
Nebraska reports April bond sales across multiple counties including Hall Hamilton Kearney Kimball Knox Lincoln Madison Otoe Phelps Platte Polk Red Willow Saunders Thayer York. E bonds total 6 972 688 vs 7 010 000 in April 1945. F and G sales 3 442 493 vs 2 136 000 in April 1945. Through four months 1946 ahead of 1945. Markham notes confidence in government bonds as sound investments.
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Hall
Hamilton
Kearney
Kimball Knox
Lincoln
Madison
Otoe
Phelps
Platte, Polk
Red Willow
Saunders
Thayer
York
Nebraska
Markham
Sidney Citizens Bitter After Two Day Railroad Strike
Residents of Sidney faced auto, coal, and steel strikes as two railroad unions halted eastbound traffic. Leaders Alvaney Johnson and A. F. Whitney drew sharp condemnation from President Truman. Freight delays loom for weeks, with livestock and perishables protected during the disruption.
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North Platte
American Legion
City Auditorium
Alvaney Johnson
A. F. Whitney
Truman
Sidney
Thanks for support during hospital stay from friends and staff
Mrs. Andrew Nelson expresses gratitude for cards flowers and visits received during hospitalization. She thanks doctors and hospital staff for kindnesses and acknowledges assistance from Sheriff Schulz and Patrolman Hailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Schulz
Hailey
Why in the hell don’t the president and congress act
Street talk focuses on frustration with political leaders amid a tie up as observers demand action to stop a recurring problem. The remark echoes across conversations, highlighting public demand for governmental intervention.
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Congress
Potter Girl Is Given Columbia Scholarship
Doloris Carolyn Coulter of Potter, a Columbia Graduate School of Journalism student in New York, won one of two Sackett Graduate Scholarships worth 438 dollars. The Sackett Awards fund the scholarship from Colonel Henry Woodward Sackett's will for top work in libel law and related courses. Coulter, born July 28, 1924, earned an A B from Nebraska Wesleyan, did publicity work there, and was a State Journal reporter in 1944. She held student editor roles 1942-45 and worked in Cheyenne County AAA in 1943, and she belongs to Pi Kappa Delta Phi Kappa Phi Theta Alpha Phi.
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Doloris Carolyn Coulter
Potter
Columbia Graduate School of Journalism
New York
Sackett
Henry Woodward Sackett
Miss Coulter
Nebraska Wesleyan
Lincoln
Nebraska State Journal
Cheyenne County
Sidney
Pi Kappa Delta
Phi Kappa Phi
Theta Alpha Phi
Vets Win Preference In Nebraska State Jobs
Nebraska follows national trend granting veterans preference in state employment. Dr. I J Montgomery notes that veterans pass written tests receive five extra points, disabled veterans ten. Ex service members must prove competence to boost ratings. those who left state service for military duty can return with salary increases earned during absence. Service time counts toward experience requirements.
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Nebraska
I. J. Montgomery
Montgomery
Merit System Council
Tractors Boost Illinois Farms 25 Year Growth Leap
Over the last 25 years Illinois farms increased tractors from 23,000 to over 150,000, reflecting a major expansion in mechanization and agricultural efficiency across the state. This surge highlights changing farming practices and investment in equipment.
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Illinois
Keeps Mouth Shut The Dog With Many Friends
A lighthearted note compares a dog’s popularity to its tail wagging instead of barking, implying friendliness wins more friends than talk.
Emergency Food Drive Week Proclaimed by Mayor Dorwart
A one week emergency food drive runs May 22 to May 29 with no personal solicitations. Citizens are urged to contribute of free will, mailing to W. J. Robinson in Sidney Nebraska or leaving gifts at Telegraph Newspaper Office, American National Bank, or W. P. Ackerman Insurance Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marius Offerson
Larry M. Clinton
K. A. Taylor
E. &. Osborn
Jack Weimer
Amanda Grabill
C. B. Dorwart
Bill Robinson
W. P. Ackerman
Ins
the Telegraph
George Fleming
Siebert Peters
Lawrence E. Osborn
Garnet Raden
UNRRA
Cheyenne County
Dorwart
W. J. Robinson
Cheyeen County
Sidney
Nebraska
Telegraph Newspaper
American National Bank
W. P. Ackerman Insurance Office
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U. N
Andrew Nelson
Telegraph
Dairy
Exch
Aluminum
Lawford Jr
EWADS
Victory Garden
Ontgomery
Galfon
A.C
Powerlite
Glen Bales
Europe
Asia
Hitler
Sidney Rendering Service
North Platte Rendering Company
South Park
Texaco Station
E. L. Canady
Sterling Highway No
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