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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1961

Page

2

Editorial Page of Sidney Telegraph Seeks Excellence Award

The Sidney Telegraph editorial page notes Iwic s Gen ae aan seeks Nebraska Press Assn General Excellence Award. Published Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Co., Inc. at 830 11th Ave. Sidney Nebraska, Western Nebraska’s oldest newspaper since 1873. Associate member of the Associated Press.

Iwic Nebraska Press Assn Pikeoh Friprinti i ' Aesnting Co., Inc 11Th Ave Sidney New Western Nebraska The Associated Press

Neglect of Education Sparks National Debate in U S

An opinion piece argues two key education questions loom in Congress should federal aid expand and whether current spending suffices. It cites Galbraith on college access and notes America prioritizes business over national education, questioning if the youth and future are given proper focus.

United States Congress John K. Galbraith India Coolidge America

No Automatic Victory in Grignon Plowing Contest

The Grignon competition in France showed American plowmen placing 21st and 29th, with a Canadian winning first and a New Zealander and a Norwegian taking second and third. The piece argues Americans have no automatic edge and must earn success through intellect and hard work.

Grignon France U.S

Pershing's Stand: The Only American General Remembered

The essay reviews Richard O'Connor's Black Jack Pershing, praising John J. Pershing for defending a separate American army against Allied pressure. It argues his insistence strengthened U S military power and ensured American command in World War I.

George Washington John J. Pershing Richard O’connor Black Jack Pershing Pershing Gibraltar United States

Plattsburgh Battle Site Declared National Historic Landmark

The 1814 Battle of Plattsburgh site at Cumberland Bay Lake Champlain is set aside as a national historic landmark. The piece notes Perry’s 1813 victory at Lake Erie and Macdonough’s decisive 1814 victory, highlighting the earned fame of Lieutenant Thomas Macdonough.

Cumberland Bay Lake Champlain Plattsburgh Great Lakes Lake Erie Perry Thomas Macdonough Macdonough

editors weigh tourism funding after AG opinion

The AG Clarence Meyer says only 25 000 remains for the Game Commission to promote tourism over the next two years. The legislature is criticized for relying on unpinned evidence and for not soliciting the opinion during appropriations. Steen faces a scaled effort to attract visitors to Nebraska despite more ad funds.

Clarence’Meyer Game Commission Richard Marvel Steen Nebraska

Challenge To Everyone in The Chadron Record

A plea to teach American personal enterprise and freedom to youth. The article cites surveys showing high school seniors misunderstand profits, industry ownership, and government roles. It urges Patriots to win the minds of the young against the Mistaken and inspire patriotism through history and Founding Fathers.

America National Research Corporation United States Supreme Court United States

Danger Of Fall-Out Variations From Russian Tests

The New York Times reports Russia's atmospheric nuclear tests raised ground level radioactivity in twelve Eastern Northern states and D C, with larger rises in six Southern states. Public Health Service cautions against assuming safety, noting strontium 90 and carbon 14 distribution varies with rainfall and that even low doses may trigger cancer or congenital issues in susceptible individuals and children.

Russia District of Columbia Public Health Service Ribicoff

The Ultras and Ultras: Patriotism and Conservatism Debated

A Amery Free Press column critiques extreme patriotism and ultra conservatism. It cites Harry Golden warning that super patriots threaten freedoms and compares it to early Nazi Germany. The piece urges balanced governance and warns against government mistrust turning into internal erosion.

Orkney Post Office Opens in Bushnell

Seventy five years ago the Orkney post office was established at Bushnell with James Newell named postmaster after arranging his bond. He plans to open the office soon. John Anderson is rebuilding ranch walling with lime and sand mortar to reduce costs while a laborer handles the work. Saloons are accused of over accommodating Sundays. A wild cat, weighing twenty six pounds, was shot by John Holden and a hunter near the bluffs. The first frost of the season arrived Monday night with ice in outdoor buckets. A six year old, Myrtle Brown, lost two fingers on her left hand in a stalk cutter accident. Miss Shields at Judge Pease’s home was frightened by a visitor, causing nervous prostration but she improves for winter and spring. Land is advertised at ten to twelve dollars per acre.

Orkney Bushnell Jas Newell John Anderson John Holden Bluffs Myrtle Brown H. M. Brown Pumpkin Creek

Alarm clock patent rider and county fair tent move

Sixty five years ago Bob Oberfelder patented an alarm clock that runs until further orders. The Cheyenne County Agricultural Association tent was shipped to North Platte for use at the Irrigation fair exhibits. County Treasurer Pease received a four thousand dollar draft from Union Pacific to pay railroad land taxes. Cornelius Weyerts plans to move to Venango Neb. after a blowout near Sidney drawn by Sidney residents. L B Cary arrived from Belmont with his horse Oncone to race at the fair. Fred Dawson came from Rawlins to avoid pneumonia. Jo Trinner visited Greenwood with alfalfa. W C Bullock and Dan McKee drove to a Cottonwood ranch and branded about thirty five calves.

Bob Oberfelder Cheyenne County Agricultural Association North Platte Pease Union Pacific Railway Company Cornelius Weyerts Venango Neb Sidney L. B. Cary Belmont Oncone Fred Dawson Rawlins Jo Trinner Greenwood W. C. Bullock Dan McKee Cottonwood Ranch

Lively Sidney breeze damages few sites and scenes

A 55 year old wind gusts through Sidney causing minor damage. Windows in the Lt. Bordwell building near the Masonic hall break as hay and grain stacks topple in the country. Two freight cars lose their tops in Union Pacific yards. Jim Miller pleads guilty to burglary at John Baker and Ben Barron residences, jailed by Sheriff McDaniel until district court. Twenty seven land buyers arrive. land demand and prices rise as Fred Gundell reports over fifty dollars from three acres of potatoes.

Sidney Lt. Bordwell Masonic Hall Union Pacific Jim Miller John Baker North John Ben Barron Bar of Justice Tucker McDaniel District Court Uns Fred Gundell

Local News Brightens With Community Notes and Events

45 Years Ago Court occupies lime light this week as readers catch up on happenings. Carrie Cook receives 360 dollars for hail damage on her western quarter. W H Adams returns from a western trip rejuvenated. John Treinen buys the Osborn cottage. Osborn moves to Morrow addition. Miss Minnie Oldershaw visits from Bridgeport and old friends drop in. Mrs Oscar Erickson hosts the B Ds for a fine afternoon. Clifton McIntosh retrieves a wheel from Ogallala. Creighton scholarship for arts and sciences awarded to Clifton per Dean Zuercher. Kermit Moore suffers arm cuts when plate glass breaks at Hahler Garage. Auto racer Al Jenkins stops in Sidney on a coast-to-coast run after Salt Flats records. Col Theodore Roosevelt Jr arrives to address a monster GOP rally at the city auditorium. He will be met in Cheyenne and driven to Sidney for the night appearance. speech highly anticipated by both parties.

Carrie Cook W. H. Adams John Treinen M. W. Osborn Lincoln Highway Mr. Osborn Morrow Minnie Oldershaw Bridgeport Nebraska Oscar Erickson B. D Clifton McIntosh Ogallala No. Ten Clifton Sidney West Hotel Jenkins New York City Salt Bed Flats Salt Lake City Col Theodore Roosevelt, Jr City Auditorium Cheyenne Martin W. Dimery Golden P. Kratz Roosevelt

35 Years Ago In 1926 Yankees Cardinals World Series Preview

The 1926 World Series contenders, the New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals, prepared for the first ever meeting between baseball’s leagues in Yankee Stadium. Also noted a testing run by the Overland Whippet, covering 100 miles at an average 50.2 mph with 1 gallon per 24.14 miles, driven by G Maley from Sidney accompanied by Mr Kelso of the Sidney Enterprise. Sheriff J W McDaniel drives a Buick for long trips, avoiding railroads, on official business.

New York Yankees St. Louis Cardinals Yankee Stadium Maley Motor Company of Sidney Big Springs G Maley Kelso Sidney Enterprise Fair G. M. Bewley Gurley Mr Bewley J . W McDaniel Lincoln Sheriff McDaniel

Potter cemetery water tank completed in Sidney

The 3,000 gallon water tank at Potter cemetery was completed and filled last week ensuring a steady water supply for the cemetery. The old Tobin opera house is being remodeled into a roller skating rink for the fall and winter season. Sidney real estate interest grows as housing shortages from summer persist. J W Johnson announced the sale of 1800 Osage St to Ross Barker Lawrence Clinton of Sidney, junior at Creighton University.

Potter Cemetery Tobin Opera House Sidney Real Estate J W Johnson Johnson Osage St Ross Barker Lawrence Clinton Sidney Creighton University College

Spectacular meteor shower sighting eyed by Cheyenne County residents

Weather permitting, residents can view the most spectacular shooting star display in the country since 1872 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights as the shower passes within 131000 miles. Ed and Ray Bieternitz enjoyed duck hunting in Canada, Ogallala anglers report record trout catches after Kingsley Dam diversions, and Blip Doran defeats Clarke Grieve to win Sidney Country Club golf title 3 and 2 on the 34th hole.

Cheyenne County Europe Ray Bieternitz Nebraska Canada Ogallala Kingsley Dam Bill Haffert Fred Lammers Haffert Sidney Country Club G H Blip) Doran Clarke Grieve Doran

Five Years Ago Legionnaire Honored in Dalton Ceremony

Ralph Robertson of Potter and longtime American Legion member since 1922 was named outstanding Legionnaire of District No. 4 at the Dalton convention. His decades of bus driving and service to children were highlighted as neighbors recalled his public work for the county.

Ralph Robertson Potter American Legion Dalton Robertson Kimball County Ford Foundation Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital Ira Steward Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners Sidney Jayne McIntosh St Patrick's High School Minatare Patricia Barbara Gray W M Gray

Giant Christmas Cards From Old Cards Near Keyport

Harry J La Douceur, 74, in Keyport New Jersey crafts mosaic pictures from 336 Christmas cards into a three by five foot display dubbed giant Christmas cards. He emphasizes it is a hobby not for profit. In Newark, the yo-yo’s history notes a 1867 Newark firm patent as the return wheel, though the toy initially failed to sell.

Keyport Harry J la Douceur la Douceur Newark

Ruff & Ready Adds Third Partner Quarles in Ela

NEW PARTNER SOUTH MIAMI Ela AP The law firm Ruff and Ready has added a third partner Quarles.

South Miami Ela Ruff & Ready Quarles

Chappells Methodists mark 75th anniversary celebration

The Chappells Methodist Church observes 75 years with Rev. Harold Sorter from Seattle delivering the morning sermon and guests including Mrs. Sorter. A 2:30 afternoon program recalls the church’s history with reminiscences, certificates for 25 year members, and pins for 50 year members.

Chappell Methodists of Chappells Harold Sorter Seattle Washington Sorter Chester Peterson Fellowship Hall William Zehr Methodist Church Chappell Methodist Church T M. Johnson Anna Ekwall Seraphine Good Madge Bower Gus Brown M P. Jensen Oscar Wright M. P. Jensen Ray Frederick

Fifteen Masonic Lodges Set Meeting in Alliance

Fifteen Masonic lodges in Dawes Sheridan Scotts Bluff Grant Sioux Morrill and Box Butte counties will convene an area meeting on Masonic Education on Saturday October 14 at the Masonic Temple in Alliance.

Alliance Dawes Sheridan Scotts Bluff Grant Sioux, Morrill Box Butte Masonic Temple

Oshkosh Livestock Sales in October Ring Volume

Oshkosh Livestock Commission Co. plans two sales weekly in October. Manager Herb Hartman reports 15,000 to 20,000 cattle will be sold, with 2,400 to 3,000 cattle passing the ring each sale.

Oshkosh Oshkosh Livestock Commission Co Herb Hartman

Swine Production Meeting Set for Four Counties

A swine production meeting is planned for Wednesday involving Devel Garden Cheyenne and Morrill counties. Speaker Newman of Fremont will cover hog production costs feeding management and start up, and is noted as chair of Governor Morrison's Agri Business Committee and originator of the Industry Without Smoke stacks concept.

Chappell Devel Garden Cheyenne Morrill Newman Fremont Morrison Neway Manufacturing Company

Kimball plans for possible nuclear attack begin

Kimball schools act on early steps for an emergency plan. Supt W J Pracek says policy set this week. In a drill, rural pupils were moved to the West Elementary basement to test capacity for shelter and evacuation.

Kimball W J Pracek West Methodist Church

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Pershing's Stand Lincoln Sar Chadron New York Times Amery Wis Free Press Harry Golden Germany Hitler Third Reich Panhandle Chappell Methodists Dro Gaon Moris Pas Guy Dinkham Alf Bruce Bennett
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