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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1947
Page
2
The Cheyenne County area bought over a million dollars in government savings bonds in the first half of the year, giving the county the highest per capita bond investment in the state. The editorial urges continued savings as a buffer against future downturns and commends residents for prudent financial action.
A discussion on aloofness from organized religion in Sidney. The piece argues independence is fine if genuine but criticizes those who feel inherently unworthy of any church. It calls for humility, tolerance, and church leaders to encourage inclusion and growth among members.
Tax assessments in New York City total 5.419 billion dollars with tax exempt property held by private individuals and corporations at 922 million. Governmental units own about 4.5 billion, making exempt private and public property roughly equal to the taxed property. The rising tax exempt property threatens to become a problem.
The column notes ongoing fanfare around the Memorial Hospital project with talks of Sisterhood ownership, local sponsorship, and a sept meeting with Felician Sisters. It calls for more volunteers, a solicitor, and funds while reaffirming policy rests with the hospital staff and doctors amid community questions.
Cheyenne County residents express concern over future illness and disaster. they urge sustained business and health facilities to ensure community survival. J. K. Mahr states the need for a local hospital to meet growing demands and protect residents.
Interest sharpens as Leon Fine opens a women’s ready to wear shop in Sidney last Saturday with a fine grade of garments at moderate prices. Dr H L Mantor treated Walter Wittrock for a leg infection caused by a wheat beard. William Raddatz’s four year old son broke his arm from a swing. treated by Dr Mantor. Charles Marsh limps after a nail injury and hand wound. Local ranchmen Thompsett, Chase, Read, Couch and Lyngholm were in town Saturday trading. John Halston and wife from Cheyenne visited Tuesday. Miss Lacy Jones left yesterday for Lincoln to attend State University for the year. Mrs C P Davis of Cheyenne staying with Sidney friends. James Zimmerman and wife left Thursday for Cripple Creek and Colorado. Leroy Martin journeyed to Bridgeport on business. Contractor Sweet has men remodeling the Tobin opera house.
24 years ago E D Worden and family vacation at Grand Lake. Minnie Aden a Fox Park teacher visits Aden family. Mrs Dan Root of Laramie visits Shipman home. Sam Sweet and family depart for Denver for vacation. I E Grabill and Katherine return from visit with Nickum family in Denver. Lillian Brady from Potter works in county treasurer's office to replace Emily Gould who will study at Hastings. Uptegrove and Tanner head to Uptegrove ranch near Lander to fish for two weeks.
Miss Nannie Anderson, the efficient book-keeper at the American Bank, is on vacation. She traveled to Denver last Saturday and will be away for a fortnight or longer. Other brief notes include Charlie Roth and wife visiting Gus Edens ranch and returning via Charlie Thiemann's place. George Moore digs a bungalow east of Fred Seeger’s lot. The Greenlees sisters spent the weekend at the Howard ranch in Sunol. Mr. Scott, soon after purchasing a new car, has his family in town. Cr. W. Hornaday took his son Franklin to Cheyenne for adenoids treatment. 44 YEARS AGO Dan Kelly Nick Treinen Wm.
Fifty four years ago Sig Gutfreund and young Phil Cohn returned from St Louis. Henry Cohn and three children accompanied them. A brother of W J Maneeley arrived from England this week. H D Bradford made final proof on his homestead near Wellsville. Mrs W J Shoemaker of Cheyenne visited then returned home after two weeks with her sister Mrs McLernon. Johnny McKee joined Scanion's Drug Store to learn pill making. James Britton and Herbert Wood left for Lincoln to attend gate university. Mrs John Carson left for two months in Mansfield Ohio. John will try playing the part of a lone widow man.
Pred Clary now a lonely widower, mourns in silence. Mr and Mrs A L C Beard, longtime Sidney residents now in Kearney, arrived from the east and stayed briefly at the Metropolitan Hotel. Sheriff R C Howard and his wife returned from an extended eastern trip, reporting a pleasant journey.
Ike Rubel came back from Chicago on Friday in good spirits after travel and visits. He was joined by his brother Simon Rubel who will stay a couple of weeks before continuing on to Colorado.
An advertisement-style note touts IDEAL Record Books as the best system for farmers to organize income tax records. It urges consulting a lawyer or income tax consultant for guidance on using IDEAL with the TELEGRATH system.
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