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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1947
Page
13
The event page notes plans for a cool reception with features and a short mayoral address. Governor Peterson is expected to speak, and police and railroad agents will manage the crowd. Several hundred attendees are anticipated despite no movie star appearances.
In a continued discussion, Miller cites military readiness and questions aid to Europe. He sees aid likely around four billion annually, warns of inflation from export demand, and notes Turkey Greece Balkans as a hot spot. He claims Russia arms up, seeks Dardanelles, may seek atom tech but lacks full capability. He doubts six month UN membership prospects unless relations improve, favoring debate within the body.
A rummage sale will be held today and tomorrow in the city auditorium basement. It is sponsored by St. Martha's Guild of the Episcopal Church.
A brief item notes a long range bomber featuring a 1,000 gallon fuel tank and a rubber fuel cell capable of powering an automobile around the world. The auction mentions sales via The Telegraph Printing Co. and a warning about trespassing.
Program follows parade at ten A.M. with music by Sidney High School Band and Berne Byers Rainbow Garden Band. Includes invocation by Rev. Walter Jewett and Rev. Gerald Gardner, retirement of colors, and a nine to one dance at the City Auditorium.
Glenn Spearow district governor will visit North Platte Sunday to confer with other governors on planning the 1948 state Lions convention to be held there in June. He is accompanied by Mrs Spearow and Eldred Merrick executive secretary. He will go to Scottsbluff Sunday to assist in an acorn planting project and visit the Bushnell Lions club Wednesday night.
New stock of city and county maps available for purchase at one dollar per map. Limited quantity with steady supply. Maps suitable for planning, navigation, and reference for local areas.
The VFW will stage an amateur boxing program Monday November 24 at the City Auditorium. A twelve bout card is planned with top young fighters from northern Colorado and western Nebraska. More details will be announced next week as the event inaugurates a winter series.
The Telegraph notes that mineograph paper for letter size work is regularly in supply and ready for use. It emphasizes legal size paper is always available at the newspaper office for staff and readers requiring official sizes.
The Telegraph confirms its contract for the 1948 Soap Box Derby sponsorship by Kokjer Motor Co and The Lions Club. Eligible contestants aged 11 to 15 from Cheyenne County communities compete for a spot in the national derby finals in Akron, Ohio.
Rotate towels in use to extend their life. Place freshly laundered towels at the bottom of the stack to ensure even wear and prevent constant use of the same towels. Regular rotation distributes use and helps preserve towels over time.
The article explains the phrase above the salt denoting honored guests at table with salt-cellar central. It contrasts those above and below the salt, noting Ben Jonson’s remark about not drinking below the salt and his adherence to the custom.
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