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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1947

Page

2

The Telegraph Keeps Sidney Community Informed

The Telegraph, a semi weekly independent Sidney Nebraska newspaper published Tuesdays and Fridays, serves Cheyenne County and Western Nebraska with local society news, editorials, and business notices under publishers J H Lowe and J C Bush.

J. C. Bush Jack H. Lowe H. P. Craig Walter Davis 11Th Avenue Illinois Street Sidney Nebraska Cheyenne County

Editorial urges unity in Truman call for special session

The newspaper backs President Truman’s call for a special Congress session to link Europe aid with domestic price controls. It argues hunger and Communism threat demand a nonpartisan, factual report on Europe’s needs and a plan free of political posturing, with Congress crossing party lines to act.

Truman Congress Europe

Better Lighting Campaign to Modernize Sidney Streets

The power board and city council should plan a brighter street lighting system as Biddey's new generating equipment starts. Current residential lighting is outdated and unsafe after dark, with downtown signs and shop windows often dark. Merchants urge a funded effort to boost wattage and city lighting for a more prosperous appearance.

Biddey Power Board City Council Sidney

Telegraph advert sells rubber bands and paper clips

Genuine rubber bands offered in quarter pound boxes for 50 cents at The Telegraph. Paper clips remain scarce but a fair stock is available. Buy by the box or carton. Limit one carton per customer, up to 1,068 pieces.

Telegraph

Order Now for Xmas Gifts Hostess Heipe Ensemble

The Telegraph advertises personalized Hostess Heipe sets for Christmas gifts. Each ensemble includes 24 matches, 36 coasters, and 48 napkins, gift boxed at 2.00 dollars per set, with second sheets available in white or yellow.

the Telegraph Telegraph

Nebraska fans split over tougher schedule and stadium costs

A longtime Nebraska fan vents frustration at the team's schedule and performance. He laments poor seating, coaching debates, and radio praise while noting his own $100 stadium stake and desire for winning football. The piece mixes in a 1947 Sidney Nebraska city council session on sewer plant bids and confirms local civic details following the column.

Sidney Nebr C. B. Dorwart Pierson Logan Christ Porter Hellwig Spearow Heaton Tobin Chambers Construction Co Dobson Co Parker Co Northwestern Engineering Co Chambers Constriction Co Yeas U. S. Fidelity and Guaranty Company

Line forms at the right stir up tense warning

The speaker requests written insults so as not to waste time and asks for consideration of the other person who will also be upset. The note implies a plan to endure abuse while seeking order and fairness.

Kimball Wheat Glut Blamed On Car Lack

A shortage of railcars holds up nearly 500 000 bushels of wheat in Kimball County with 2 000 000 bushels of wheat and 30 000 bushels of other grain stored in Kimball elevators. Elevators in Bushnell Jacinto and Dix are near capacity, with about one carload moved weekly. Union Pacific says 500 to 700 cars could be filled if available. Much grain will stay unsold until after January 1 due to federal income tax listings.

Kimball County Kimball Bushnell, Jacinto Dix Union Pacific Railroad

Bill Wolf's Plane Damaged In Mud In Pasture

Tommy Hartwell piloted a new Super Cruiser owned by Bill Wolf when it sank into deep mud at the Sandberg farm 40 miles northwest of Kimball. The plane somersaulted as the tail was pulled down, destroying the propeller and damaging wing struts and nose cowling. No injuries. Estimated $450 damage. once a new prop installed, they plan to fly back to Sidney.

Sandberg Farm Kimball Tommy Hartwell Bill Wolf Hartwell Sidney

Brownson Homemakers Elect Officers at October Meeting

The Brownson homemakers club met at Mrs. Clifton Thurston’s home with co-hostess Mrs. Harvey George. A one o’clock luncheon featured Hallo we’en decor. Officers were elected: Thurston president, George vice president, Lyngholm secretary, Chean treasurer, Hatcher news reporter, Sell and Alfred Anderson gift committee. Har old Lyngholm led the Nebraska Industries and Development lesson. Visitors Mrs. Ross and Mrs. Peter Jenzen attended. Next meeting with Mrs. Harry Anderson.

Brownson Homemakers Club Clifton Thurston Harvey George Harold Lyngholm Elmer Chean Oscar Hatcher John Sell Alfred

Desk blotters in colors available at TNE TELE

A selection of desk blotters in a variety of colors is now offered by TNE TELE. The items emphasize practical desk organization and color coordination for offices and study spaces.

TNE Telegraph

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