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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1947
Page
5
A brief notice from Sidney Nebraska reports a civil action filed by Mrs H P Craig against Walter Davis. The publication lists the newspaper’s editorial staff and address as part of the standard post office entry details.
The editor lauds Governor Val Peterson as a practical, honest leader who crosses party lines, discusses foreign policy and Nebraska issues like flood control irrigation and road programs, and is urged as a strong contender for re election despite pay concerns. The review highlights his earnest delivery and potential durability at the polls.
The Junior Chamber Commerce in Sidney showcased its capability to take civic duties, planning a well run Bosses Night that signals younger business men are ready to lead. The piece urges the Senior Chamber to address its faltering state at the December 2 annual meeting and step up or face irrelevance as the younger group proves ready to act.
President Truman urges that cities with limited resources be allowed to fund essential services. He notes municipal revenue is tight and calls state legislatures to revise tax structures to boost funding for hospitals, schools, airports, and urban highways while respecting financial realities.
A letter writer muses on Rita Hayworth divorce from Orson Welles and her pursuit of a new husband. He jokes about his own unavailability, jokes about Hollywood, and jokes about wooing Rita while acknowledging his single status and the temptations of wealth and fame.
The Gift Shop advertises a fifty three piece W S George innerware set priced at 17.75. It also promotes Christmas card books and easy card selection, inviting readers to Creme in and sheet their cards.
A large crowd of prospective electricity users is expected in Sidney today for a Wheat Belt Electric Membership Association REA meeting at the City Auditorium. The program starts at 1 p.m. with introductions, an A. B. Moore talk at 1:20, two films at 2, and an open forum at 3 on farmstead wiring. The event ends at 4 with free coffee and doughnuts.
The junior class play We Shook the Family Tree was presented in the high school auditorium on November 17 and 18 under the direction of Mr. Carl Crouse with Miss Mabel Neilson and Miss Lois Ferguson. The effective cast featured Kathleen Agnew, Mary Story, Kayweed Johnson, John Elwell, Fred Peters, Novella Buchanan, Muriel Story, Kenneth Hyatt, Joe Heinlein, and others. Judy Herrod substituted for Judy on one matinee. Stan Kennedy led stage management and Hank Dennes with Richard Anthony handled props, lighting, and sound. makeup by Rose Mary Jones, Eterna Whitmire, and Virginia Sewards.
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