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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1947
Page
6
The Gift Shop features a line titled Keep gake prompting customers to check a noted line. Nationally advertised prices accompany the display, signaling consumer access to listed price points.
The Telegraph reports limited columnar pads are available with a fairly good selection across most widths, though they remain scarce.
Mrs Willis Robinson and daughter Lynn visit relatives in Bridgeport while George Meehan's family welcomes a son named James Richard born October 28 at Taylor Hospital. The piece highlights funeral in Laramie, Legion activities, church meetings, a Denver hospital update, and University of Colorado Homecoming stage band selections.
Ralph Merscheim of Potter filed an answer and counter claim in district court reacting to Ellis W. Ward’s petition seeking 153.15 plus interest for brick veneer work on a dwelling begun February 1 1947 for 603 with Ward alleging 449 85 paid and 153 15 due Ward also seeks costs and relief. Ward claims the Potter State Bank holds a mortgage lien. Merscheim denies full compliance with the contract and refuses further payment until defects are corrected noting holes in the wall a mismeasured doorway and an upside down ventilator. He seeks 165 for correcting the workmanship and asks for an accounting and judgment for any excess due. Attorneys for Merscheim are Kepler and Therpe.
A two ton GMC truck stolen in Bridgeport Monday was found near the Sidney post office Tuesday at about 11 30 by Patrolman Simmons Cook. It had reportedly been abandoned about 4 30 Monday afternoon. Owner Francis Orshek of Bridgeport claimed the vehicle on Tuesday. No suspect information was available.
The Gift Shop Jewelers offers bubble lights to adorn trees with festive glow amid limited supply. These decorative lamps promise unique moving colors and vintage charm for holiday displays.
Beta Sigma Phi sorority will sponsor a food show at the city auditorium next Thursday after noon November 6 in cooperation with Thompson's Food Store. Del Monte and General Mills products will be featured and samples given. An electric sweeper and three blankets will be given away. More details to follow in next Tuesday's Telegraph.
Billy D. Robinson of Sidney was found guilty of reckless driving after a hearing before County Judge Robert A. Barlow. He paid a $25 fine plus costs. Robinson was arrested by Highway Safety Patrolman Robert Nichols following an accident on the north side overpass to the Sioux Ordnance Depot, where his 1941 Buick coupe rolled over three times and was demolished.
City and county authorities warn increased efforts to curb speeding with fines up to 25 dollars for excessive speeders. Judge Glenn Greenlee says jail sentences may follow repeat offenses. Also, a Gift Shop advertises watch bands from 5.95 to 1095 dollars for men and women.
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