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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1947
Page
2
The Telegraph published twice weekly in Sidney Nebraska announces ownership by J C Bush and Jack H Lowe with Walter Davis as manager and society editor. It serves Cheyenne County and western Nebraska from 11th Avenue and Timois Street reporting local interests.
14 YEARS AGO Mr and Mrs F F Plorin formerly of Lodgepole are new residents in Sidney They exchanged their home in Lodgepole for the H B Melton property at 1305 Quince street T E Kokjer proprietor of the Kokjer Motor company and family moved Wednesday into the Rudd property at 1343 Maple street Paul Carras of Gurley underwent a third operation on his shoulder at the Taylor Hospital Wednesday The young man was accidentally shot in the arm about a year ago Dr J W Thompson Walter Hitch and Carl Holdrege of Omaha arrived in the city Friday for a visit at the home of the former s brother Dr G H Thompson and wife The visitors are devoting most of their time while here to hunting Mr and Mrs Charles Richards and daughter Patty Lou visited at the Leo Bischoff home at Chappell Sunday Carl Livens Jr sophomore at the Colorado Agricultural College at Art Collins has been elected vice president of his class Mrs Ollie Camblin and had one of their successful meetings Postmaster McIntosh has moved his family into their new home south of the school house where they will be as comfortable as possible Mrs Sovereign of Wilsonville this state came Thursday morning of this week to be with her daughter Mrs Devce
Mrs J W Johnson delegates Sidney Women’s Club to the Nebraska Federated Women’s Clubs state convention in Beatrice starting Monday. Mrs P W Barker and sons Ronald and Ross visited Denver over the weekend. Ronald found a job at Jeffrey’s Clothing. Other locals attended events in Otis Colorado and University of Nebraska, while Miss Alice Blair of Pine Bluffs visited Sidney. Dr M McCutcheon of Denver spent the weekend with the Mancors.
Mrs A A Rudd and children spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Davidson in the country. Mr and Mrs Ernest Kruse returned from Toledo Ohio with Mrs Kruse improving in health. Co L Jereshes is back in Hastings after a few days with son Carl at St George ranch. Mrs Lemkuhl Bowser Kidney and H P Slawson joined an auto party from Lodgepole Thursday. The B D s met last Friday with
Mrs. Britten moved household goods from the ranch on Wednesday and will occupy upstairs rooms in the McLernon Block. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Peetz moved to Mercer Colorado where Mr. Peetz becomes section foreman replacing Chris Larson who resigned. Miss Alice Johnon of Springfield arrived Sunday and has joined the public school staff succeeding Miss Cox. Herman Brauer Charlie Hoffmeyer and Wm. Nienhuser were Sidney patrons at the South Omaha Stock market this week. M H Tobin visited from the ranch to watch progress on the new opera house. Peter Nelson of Sextorp visited last Saturday and joined our subscription list growing rapidly.
Dan McKee and Pete Benson returned from the Fair Tuesday, drawing a speechless crowd. Fred Dawson presents this week "After the Ball" by Taylor and Bettendorf on mandoline and guitar. C C McKeen returned to Willow Island Tuesday night. Sons of Veterans hosted two dances during fair week, drawing about $60 in receipts. Andy Burg greeted Sidney friends on Wednesday. Miss Otto Wisner teaches the Howard school south of Sidney, daughter of Col Wisner, Bayard Transcript editor, among the county’s best qualified teachers. school report is flattering.
The Telegraph reports on available gift wrap and festive Scotch tape options featuring attractive Christmas patterns suitable for holiday decorating and gift presentation.
Vendor lists four scratch pad sizes 3% by 34 inches, 4 by 3% by 5 inches, or 5% by 8% with good quality stack. Telephone contact or telegraph-style inquiry implied.
Miss Janese Riddell and Mrs. J W Johnson opened the Rotary Club farmers night with a dramatic performance titled The Farmers. Dr George E Condra of the University of Nebraska spoke on soil as Nebraska's prime resource and the need for careful water use to avoid floods and erosion. He noted potential mineral and petroleum developments but emphasized two governing elements soil and water. The event, organized by Dr H Fuller, aimed to broaden attendance beyond the usual farming circle. Nineteen new invitees attended, though some could not reach due to bad roads.
Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Walters Virgil and Violet traveled to Raton New Mexico Wednesday for the Hereford Show and sale and will return Friday evening. A large crowd gathered at the Dist 27 schoolhouse Friday evening for a social. Lunch was served. Other local visits included J. C. Johnson family at C. H. Hammond home and lipke party at W. R. Nelgers Sunday dinner.
Mrs. C H Hammon reports a flurry of local visits and gatherings. Mr and Mrs W M French and Freedie stayed at the M A Nelson home in Buncey for supper and overnight. Alfred Sprenger spent Sunday with Mrs Lulu Ells and Ivor. Keith Sprenger and Jeffrey visited Ed Caywood Curtley afternoon, while C H Hammond and Walter joined Clarence Evans on Wednesday evening. The Year Book Committee of the M I Club met with Mrs Lloyd Stevens to plan activities. Several couples attended a Boy Scout Banquet in Dix, hosted by John Clausen, with Larsen and Johnson families present. Others visited Nelson and Glassburn homes, and trips included Walter Stewart and a month on the west coast. Raymond and Edmund Hegarty of Peetz visited with Donald and Eugene Sell, who now run a cafe in Pentz, before returning home with the Hegartys.
Domestic mills are expected to use about 10 million bales of cotton during the 1946 47 season while exports are forecast at about 3 million bales. Based on these estimates the carryover will be the smallest since 1929.
Telegraph notes new S Steh Tape for gift wrapping that seals without moisture. Also mentions Xmas presents and decorative stencils.
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