02 Oct 1945
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1945
Page
1
Well known educator Mrs. Woodrow Dotson has been named Kimball county superintendent of schools after graduating from Nebraska Central College and teaching in Kimball, Cheyenne and Kroward counties.
This semi weekly Potters Sailor reports the first surface attack inside Tokyo Bay on July 26 by nine U S destroyers led by Brush commanded by Capt T H Hederman. Sir Gerald C Alton of Potter aboard Brush and Navy veteran with multiple battle stars is highlighted as residents learn of the historic action under Admiral Halsey 3rd Fleet off Japan.
A week of moisture brought up to 2.10 inches at Sidney with heavy precipitation soaking Cheyenne county and surrounding areas. Sub freezing temperatures and a five inch snow blanket boosted wheat prospects while raising fears for beets and potatoes in Lodgepole Valley as harvest begins and frost threats linger.
Beet factories at Billings Montana and Lovell Wyoming began operation September 28 as part of 18 mills to process the 1945 crop. Vice president D J Roach estimates 207000 acres to be harvested, 29 percent larger than last year, yielding about 13 tons per acre in Colorado and 12 in Nebraska and Billings Lovell area. Weather moisture relief and freezing temperatures are watched, with plans to supply field labor through Extension Service War Food Administration and army authorities. Factory operations face a tight labor pinch as soldiers are not yet back or redeployed.
Two cars were badly damaged but no injuries were reported in an accident on Highway No 30 Sunday night. Carl Schmidt Jr. of Sidney drove one car and said it was rammed from behind by Jake Schneider of Sif Cole. Both drivers said a transport driver shining a spotlight blinded them. the transport driver did not stop and remains unidentified.
The Sidney and Potter Lions clubs plan a combined dinner meeting in the city auditorium basement Wednesday evening. It is a first joint event, labeled a special Ladies Night. Jack H. Lowe editor of The Telegraph will deliver the program.
Col Joe W Leedom of Gordon noted as principal speaker for the annual fourth district American Legion convention in Sidney on Oct 9. The event features a nine am registration, 1 15 pm business session, banquet and evening programs. W P Ackerman chairs arrangements as state leaders and auxiliary members also meet.
Friends in this vicinity learn of the death of Mrs. Emil Young, former Sidney resident. The Youngs ran a cafe here for years, left for health reasons, and settled near Los Angeles. Her long illness was noted by friends over the past years.
Sheriff W. W. Schulz returned Saturday night from Amarillo, Texas, to face a forgery charge filed against T. E. Gibson, 33. Gibson, in this region during harvest, allegedly forged two checks on A. Frost’s account at The American National Bank in Kimball, Banner county.
The final United War Fund campaign starts with the opening run across Nebraska's 93 counties. Walter F Roberts, Executive Director, states all county War Fund organizations are ready for the final appeal. Over 1,490 personnel are mobilized to aid famine stricken United Nations and Allied peoples needing food shelter clothing and medical care.
Two Sidney brothers, Pvt. Kermit L. Schilling and Pvt. LaVerne Schilling, were prisoners for three years and nine months and are now liberated. The War Department announced both are in good and fair health respectively and will be returned to the United States soon. Parents Mr and Mrs Paul Schilling have learned of the good news and expect communications once they arrive home.
The first issue of the Telegraph announces expansion to 104 issues per year, more timely news, and new subscription prices. Inside the 50 mile zone $3.00 yearly, outside $3.50, to cover costs of newsprint, labor, and postage. Readers invited to contribute news and suggestions.
Sidney scored a 12 0 league debut victory over Bridgeport in a tedious game marked by slips and penalties. Tim Curless sparked the offense with a 70 yard first half run and a 20 yard interception return, while OConnell to Borcher produced a second score as Bridgeport’s defense stiffened in a scoreless first half and late in the contest.
Henry Elenzl, 77, longtime Peetz resident since 1920, died at home after a year of poor health. Funeral at Sacred Heart Church Peetz Wednesday at nine. Interment in Peetz. Gehrig Funeral Home. Survived by wife Mary Ann four sons Hubert Jacob Peter Raymond two daughters Anna Fehringer and Elizabeth Peters, plus a brother and sister.
Ralph Johnson, brother of Mrs. George Barlow of Sidney, freed after forty four months as a Wake Island defender prisoner. The War Department says he was freed September 16 but location of internment not disclosed. The Barlows suspect a Japanese mainland prison camp. Johnson and Wake defenders fell to Japanese on December 24, 1941.
A Mexican national employed at Sioux Ordnance Depot who overstayed his US leave was taken to Sterling by the sheriff Sunday and turned over to Burlington railroad officers to be returned to Mexico. The sheriff also went to Dalton to pick up another Mexican charged with an alleged stabbing. No details were available Monday morning.
Sidney endures its worst milk shortage in history as two weeks of limited supplies persist at grocers and dairies. Local producers blame labor shortages and OPA price controls for hampering deliveries, with stores rationing pints and shelves running dry while farmers focus on field work.
Howard Mills, discharged war veteran, who attempted self harm last week, was turned over to his parents Sunday and is en route to Knoxville Tennessee. The sheriff took Mills and his parents to Sterling to board a train. He had slashed his arms with glass and earlier tried to hang himself with his tie in a city jail cell. Mills had first come under police observation for attempting to board a train without a ticket.
Martin W. Dimery will be toast master at a banquet tonight at Lincoln as the two day Nebraska Real Estate Association convention opens. The meeting runs from 9 a.m. today through Wednesday with Van Holt Garrett of Denver, president of the National Association of Real Estate Boards, set to speak today.
According to the Division of Potato Development, growers see small losses from shrinkage and rot when cellar care is practiced during and after harvest. Damp floors, minimal air circulation, and warm cellars reduce weight loss and help healing. dampening floors or adding water, keeping doors closed at night, and maintaining 60 to 70 degrees F for two weeks, then lowering to 40 degrees F.
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