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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1951

Page

2

Charity drive for Sidney's King's Daughters urged

Editorial praises the King's Daughters for forty five years of quiet charity in Sidney and urges local help as Christmas remembrances fail without funds. The Telegraph launches a fund drive with a goal of one thousand dollars, offering public acknowledgments or anonymous donations. Time is short. readers are asked to contribute today to brighten someone’s Christmas.

King’s Daughters Sidney The Telegraph

Sidney High School shines after strong season

The district celebrates a successful football season under Art Bauer as coach and praises his aides and players. Dean Killion earns praise for a remarkable two month turnaround of the marching band. The community credits Supt. Weymouth and the Board of Education for outstanding educational training and progress across Sidney schools.

Sidney High School Art Bauer Bauer Dean Killion Sidney Supt. Weymouth Board of Education

Indian smoke signal tale of atomic mushroom sighting

A brief, humorous tale describes two Indians chatting by smoke signals who glimpse a towering mushroom cloud from an atomic blast. One quips about a remark he wishes he had made, underscoring the moment with a playful twist.

Little Man Pays Tax Toll Says Economic Intelligence

The publication argues that heavy government spending and rising taxes hurt the economy by dampening work incentives and venture capital. It condemns centralization of power, inflation, and burdens on low income groups, urging massive cuts in spending to protect growth and arms programs. It questions defense spending as a justification for higher taxes.

Economic Intelligence Chamber of Commerce of the United States

Christmas Seal Sale Under Way in 1951

Volunteers and workers at Christmas Seal Sale headquarters prepared sheets of new seals for Cheyenne County residents as the 1951 sale began. The Sidney Business and Professional Woman's club sponsors the drive to fund the 1952 Tuberculosis Association program.

Christmas Seal Sale Cheyenne County Helen Ballew County The Tuberculosis Association Sidney Business and Professional Woman's Club Santa Claus Robert Stephens Newark N. J Ballew National Tuberculosis Association States District of Columbia Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico Guam Canal Zone

Safe Will Preserve Records For Church

The Sidney Methodist Church will receive a fire proof facility for preserving valuable church records and historic materials. The Men's Club approved the project at its November meeting citing past neglect and loss of a silver communion service given by soldiers at Fort Sidney. Rev. Benjamin Schwartz stressed the need for accurate baptismal records and other data, noting ongoing renovations at the parsonage at 1544 Maple Street and plans for an open house.

Sidney Methodist Church Men’s Club Old Fort Sidney Benjamin Schwartz Maple Street Schwartz

Legend of John Wilkes Booth endures in parts of the country

An old legend persists about John Wilkes Booth, Lincoln's assassin, supposedly fleeing west and living into the present century in certain regions, though the tale lacks verifiable evidence.

John Wilnes Boutu Lincoln

SHS 1951 Homecoming Queen FCIC Tells Crop Claims

The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation said Thursday total insured losses for 21 Nebraska counties in the 1951 wheat season reached 1 159 642. Benefit payments are 96 percent complete. State Director Ralph Robertson cited excessive rain, cold, diseases, insects and hail as damages. Wheat on 6,700 farms was insured with indemnities paid on 2,590. Losses were lighter in central counties and heavier in the west and east. Box Butte, Dawes, Hitchcock, Furnas, York and Butler will join in 1952. Counties with claims are listed.

Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Nebraska Ralph Robertson Robertson Box Butte Dawes Hitchcock Furnas York Butler

Sidney Youth Center to Close Thanksgiving Weekend

The Sidney Youth Center will be closed Thursday and Friday nights this week for the Thanksgiving holiday. Paul Faust, chairman of the board, says the senior group party is tonight and all seniors are invited to attend.

Sidney Youth Center Paul Faust

Valued Metal Source Limitations Noted By United States

The United States, noted for discovery of columbium, remains a minor source in peak periods producing only a few thousand pounds annually from mining related to mica, quartz, beryl, and other minerals.

The United States Columbia

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