Soil District Starts Work In Cheyenne County
The Cheyenne County Soil Conservation District plans an office in the post office basement and field work may begin within a week or two. Lee Girardot leads the district and accepts landowner project applications for dry land moisture conservation, pasture improvement, and water management, with free technical assistance and paid materials. The program includes irrigation support, land leveling, contours, ditches, and a major shelter belt tree-planting drive across the county, with work hoped to start this fall and main progress next spring.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Sioux
Scotts Bluff
Girardot
Optometric Gains Shown At Meeting In Scottsbluff
Dr M J Maher of Sidney and Ralph Barstow, director of economics for the optometric extension program, spoke Tuesday in Scottsbluff about major advances in eyesight services. Barstow said wartime progress moved beyond postwar dreams and noted the program’s 300 local study groups across the US and Canada. He cited a near sighted patient joining the flying service as proof of real improvement and applauded optometrists for keeping up with new developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Maher
Sidney Optometrist
Scottsbluff
Ralph Barstow
Barstow
Jin
United States
Canada
Nebraska
Maher
Life Is More Than Just Running Trains
Union Pacific officials received a frantic call from the conductor on eastbound No 8 to meet the train with a saw and an expert. A year-old child aboard pulled a tidy seat over his head and wore it like a collar before crew members removed it by cutting through the rim. A bystander quipped about unusual jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
A By Stander
Two Polio Cases Sent to Denver From Sidney Doctors
Two polio cases were sent to Denver this week by Sidney doctors. Neither involved a Cheyenne County child. Patricia Kindzyater, Englewood, Colo., visiting near the Colorado state line, diagnosed polio by Dr. B. H. Grimm after a late visit to the Edgar Meyer home. Richard Cabella, 10, Chappell, was sent to Denver by Dr. C. B. Dorwart. he remains under observation in hospital. The only Cheyenne County polio case to date is two year old Gary Robinson at Ordville, being treated in Lincoln for a mild attack. Quarantine at Ordville and the Sioux Ordnance Depot was lifted, with schools reopening for under sixteen.
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Denver
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Patricia Kindzyater
Englewood
Colo
Edgar Meyer
Richard Cabella
Chappell
C. B. Dorwart
Ordville
Sioux Ordnance Depot
Richard A. Sothern
Gary Robinson
Lincoln
R. H. Lewis
Iron Lung Fund Surpasses Three Thousand Dollars
The county iron lung fundraising drive passed the 3000 dollar mark this week. A J Jorgenson, chair, said solicitations continue to build a reserve of at least two thousand dollars for emergency operation. Donors will be listed in The Telegraph next week and late contributors will be recognized after the drive ends. Contributions are being taken at local banks and stores in Sidney and surrounding towns.
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A. J. Jorgenson
Telegraph
American National Bank
Brown McDonald’s
Montgomery Ward’s
Sidney
Potter and
Lodgepole
Don Dey Ermand
Dalton
George Bartels
Gurley
World War II Vet Benefits Outpace World War I Pensions
Nebraska reports a growing gap in veterans benefits with World War II disability pensions or compensation outnumbering World War I by more than three to one. Ashley Westmoreland of the Lincoln VA office cited 14,370 Nebraskans receiving benefits as of August, up 302 from the previous month.
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Nebraska
Ashley Westmoreland
Veterans Administration
Lincoln
Rainy Weekend Leaves Parts of Sidney Dry
Sidney received .81 inch of rain last Saturday and Sunday night, but the storm was not general. Some areas of the county still need moisture to start the fall wheat crop, while east of Dalton remained dry for three months.
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Sidney
Dalton
Socialism On Every Shore Warns Of Federal Growth
C Howard Smith of the U S Chamber of Commerce told Sidney groups that socialism grows when citizens fail to press Congress. He warned Washington’s bureaucrats and wartime agencies, citing rising federal payrolls postwar. Sidney Chamber plans a national affairs committee to study the issue for members.
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Congress
C Howard Smith
United States Chamber of Commerce
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Business
Hazel’s Cafe
United States
Washington
Mr. Smith
John Martinosky
OES Banquet Attracts 163 Members At Sidney Club
More than 160 members of the Eastern Star gathered at the Sidney Country Club on Monday evening for a banquet honoring grand officers. Chappell Lodgepole and Dalton chapters co hosted with Sidney. Mrs Jane Outhouse of Loup City delivered the keynote, praising host chapters progress. Gifts were presented to each grand officer as visiting chapters provided program units. No regular meeting followed.
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Eastern Star
Sidney Country Club
Chappell
Lodgepole
Dalton
Sidney
Jane Outhouse
Loup City
Leila Barton
Gering
Vera Jones
Mitchell
Jobs Daughters
Frieda Hammer
Girl Is Badly Hurt In Bridge Overturn Crash
Claudine Ferris a 17 year old resident of Ordville sustained serious injuries when her car toppled from a bridge edge and overturned on a road north of the Herndon school house about twelve miles west of Sidney. A passer by moved her to Sioux Ord nance Depot hospital and she was later transferred to Roche Hospital in Sidney. Cause unknown but believed to be loss of control on gravel or rough road. She suffered a brain injury but no fractures.
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Claudine Ferris
Ordville
Herndon School House
Sidney
Sioux Ordnance Depot
Roche
Miss Ferris
Thomas Farm Sale Set Next Thursday at 10:30
The Carl Thomas farm sale will be held at his place next Thursday September 19. Auctioneers are Col. A Rapp and Ernest Rolloff with The Dalton State Bank as clerk. The Dalton ladies will serve lunch.
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Carl Thomas
The
Telegraph
Col. A . Rapp
Ernest Rolloff
Dalton State Bank
Dalton
Friday the 13th Jinx Day for Sidney or Alliance grid clash
Western Nebraska football highlight pits Sidney Maroons against Alliance Bulldogs at Sidney high school field at two. Both teams surge for conference honors with veteran lineups and weight edge favoring Sidney by about ten pounds per man led by Marcon wall. Coaches Binfield and Shuman announce starting squads with multiple returners and reserves ready in case of changes.
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Sidney
Maroons
Alliance Bulldogs
Sidney High School
Western Nebraska
Marcon
Alliance Eleven
Alliance
Bulldogs
Wayne Binfield
Grid Arcs Delayed in Ogallala Night Football Plans
The school board was informed lights for the football field will not ship until next week delaying plans. This makes it unlikely the Ogallala game can be played under lights on September 20 and reduces the number of home night games this season. Prolonged delays began after a promised shipment last spring with ongoing postponements.
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Ogallala
Ome
Chadroh Oh
Tate
W. J. Bennett Service Today
Wilbur G. Bennett died aged 80 after residing with son George in Gurley since 1938. A native of Illinois, he moved to Cheyenne County in 1912 and lived near Sidney before 1917. Survived by sons Earl and John, daughter Mrs Hawks, fourteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren. Services 2 PM at First Methodist Church Sidney. interment at Greenwood Cemetery. Craig Home for Funerals in charge.
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Wilbur G. Bennett
Cheyenne County
George
Gurley
Mr. Bennett
Ilinois
Sidney
Earl of
John
St. Louis
Robert Hawks
Casper
Wyo
First Methodist Church
Walter Jewett
Sidney Greenwood
Craig Home For
Traffic Counts Filed In Court Here
Court records list traffic violation charges this week. Bobby Davis of Kimball speeding with no hearing yet. James Sidel of Dalton stop sign violation. Melvin McCoy of Sidney careless driving with $25 and costs. Russell L. Olson of Lodgepole reckless driving with $10 and costs. George Coulter Jr. of Potter reckless driving. Reece Ragland of Denver speeding with $10 and costs.
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Bobby Davis
Kimball
James Sidel
Dalton
Melvin McCoy
Sidney
Russell L. Olson
Lodgepole
George Coulter Jr
Potter
Reece Ragland
Denver
Navy Seeks Build Reserve Lists Inactive Duty Enlistments
Ex Navy personnel both male and female are urged to contact the Navy Recruiting Station in the Scottsbluff post office building to start papers. Applicants will be sworn in later at the Omaha station under Lt J R Lungen.
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U. S. Naval Reserve
Navy Recruiting Station
Scottsbluff
J. R. Lungen
Omaha
Maddox Firm Is Ad Subject
The Maddox Motor Company, a Sidney startup led by Lawrence Wamsley, opened May 1, 1945, at 1403 Illinois St. It holds Chrysler Plymouth and Diamond T Trucks franchises, plans a $25,000 garage, runs a Texaco service station from 6 A.M. to 12 M., and operates a repair shop across the street with radiator, electric, and acetylene welding services. It employs seven full time and two part time workers.
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Illinois St
Maddox Company
Chysler
Plymouth
Diamond T
Texaco
Sidney Tractor and Machinery Company
Depot Expansion Gets Good Start At Sioux Ordnance Depot
Progress in the expansion program continues as district engineer officials visit Sept. 24 to review plans with Col. Richard A. Sothern. Temporary wartime buildings are being torn down and replaced with permanent structures including two story officers quarters, a new recreation hall, post exchange and post theatre, per the commandant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Ordnance Depot
District Engineer’s
Richard A. Sothern
Ordnance Department
Mother Of Sidney Man Died Sept 6
Mrs. Minerva Jane Moore, 92, mother of E. R. Moore of Sidney, died September 6 at Cheyenne in the home she had lived in for forty years. Born December 7, 1854 in Tlinois, she moved west with her family in 1894, first settling at Laramie, Wyoming. She later moved to Cheyenne in 1899, operating a dressmaking shop and later a bird shop.
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Minerva Jane Moore
E. R. Moore
Sidney
Cheyenne
Tlinois
Laramie
Wyo
300 Workers Needed for Spud Harvest in Panhandle
Cheyenne and Kimball counties in Nebraska will need at least 300 extra workers for the 1946 potato harvest. County Agent William Bullock says housing may be provided on farms, with 2,000 total outside workers expected across six panhandle counties for about three weeks. Some Mexican nationals have been requested, but only about half may be available. Local residents should register with County Agent Bullock.
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Cheyenne and Kimball
William Bullock
Panhandle
Bullock
Nebraska
Cheyenne
Kimball
Scotts Bluff
Box Butte
Barier
Morrill
Sidney
Farm Index Hits 270 Percent With August Rise
The state federal bureau of agricultural statistics reports an 11 point rise in the prices received by farmers for the month ending August 19, pushing the index to 270 percent of parity. Hog and cattle prices led the increase while OPA restrictions were lifted, with hogs at 20.10 per hundredweight and cattle at 19.40, both records. Calves and sheep fell, while chickens eggs and several grains declined, grain sorghum dropping 20 cents per hundredweight.
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Federal Bureau of Agricultural Statistics
Bureau
OPA
State Corn Shows Irreparable Damage and Mixed Prospects
Nebraska’s corn crop ranges from very poor to good, with eastern counties showing the best promise. Warm dry weather is needed to mature the crop, while recent rains greened fields too late to help much. Late frost could raise moisture content. western rains aid wheat seeding and silage. Dry beans and sorghum yields appear favorable, hay and silage use increasing.
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Nebraska
Utility Property To Transfer Sept 16
Sidney Public Utilities will transfer to REA all properties tied to the sale of outlying holdings. The move clears the way for the Wheat Belt Electric Membership Association to operate REA affairs in seven counties including Cheyenne. Transfers cover lines and equipment at Dalton Gurley Sunol plus sub stations rural and transmission lines beyond Sidney. Revenue from the sale will cut Sidney utility bonded indebtedness as bonds have been called.
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Sidney Public Utilities
REA
Wheat Belt Electric Membership Association
Cheyenne
Dalton
Gurley
Sunol
Sidney
Postponed Constitution Day Talk Urged by Potter Founder
Emil Nelson of Potter, who founded the local Constitution Day observance, says the event postponed due to polio in western Nebraska will resume next year. He stresses the need for a day dedicated to the Bill of Rights and urges Nebraskan schools to study its sentences on September 17 to teach youths their rights and responsibilities.
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Potter
Emil Nelson
Nebraska
America
Educational Films At Lions Meeting
Lions Club members heard three films from Sidney High School's educational library on the discovery of North America, early settlement in New England and Kentucky, and colonial exploitation. Vergal Winn presented them as part of the schools visual education program. The finance committee reported over three thousand dollars received for the iron lung fund.
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North American
New England
Kentucky
Lions Club
Sidney High School
Vergal Winn
A. J. Jorgenson
Club
Iron Lung Fund
VFW Plans Cage Team In City Meeting
The Veterans of Foreign Wars discussed forming a basketball team at the city auditorium meeting. Suits and equipment are on hand and non members may be recruited if prospects are favorable. Four new members joined: Leander Gronenthal, Carroll Harsh, Donald Harsh, and William Rezac.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
City Auditorium
Leander F. Gronenthal
Carroll E. Harsh
Donald D. Harsh
William D. Rezac
Tillotson Will Head Educators This Year
T. R. Tillotson principal of the junior high school was elected president of the Sidney Educator's Club. Other officers include Leo Shuman high school instructor and coach vice president Miss Elizabeth Jacobson northward teacher secretary and Miss Margie Franklin Frances Willard teacher treasurer. The group adjourned to Miss Marie Nicholson's home economic room for a watermelon feed.
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T. R. Tillotson
Sidney
Leo Shuman
Elizabeth Jacobson
Margie Franklin
Frances Willard School
Tresaurer
Marie Nichelson
Cheyenne County Society seeks to dissolve county fair board
Members of the Cheyenne County Agricultural Society circulate petitions to vote November 5 to replace the county fair board with a new management plan. The group, 124 members so far, aims to extend grandstand capacity, lower gate prices, and fund improvements at the fairgrounds.
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Cheyenne County Agricultural Society
County Fair Board
Nebraska
Earl Leger
Dalton
George Coulter
Potter
Verlin Livingston
Albin Olson
George Hossack
Sidney
Raymond Graff
Ivan Walker
Ted Carlson
E. A. Winter
E. L. Hoover
F. W. Pivonka
Lodgepole
Fred Enevoldsen
Neal Dunlavy
Arthur McMillan
Lowell Davis
Mr. Davis
Board of Managers
Davis
Hossack
Sidney To Compete In Two Grid Loops
Sidney high school football teams will play in both the western Class B conference and the old western Nebraska conference. The Maroons have five games in the ten team Class B loop, meeting criteria for a title, with members including Ogallala Kimball Bridgeport Gering Bayard Mitchell Chadron Gordon Crawford. Coaches from western Nebraska and Class B schools will meet Saturday to discuss schedules rules and future plans with Sidney representatives Leo Shuman and Ray Maley attending. The western Class B loop mirrors the Class A setup and aims to let smaller schools contend for a championship without Class A teams dominating. It is possible a Class B school could win both titles, though the presence of Alliance and Scottsbluff in western Nebraska makes it unlikely.
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Sidney High School
Western Nebraska
Maroons
Sidney
Ogallala
Kimball
Bridgeport
Gering
Bayard
Mitchell
Chadron
Gordon
Crawford
Leo Shuman
Ray Maley
Scottsbluff
Alliance
Nebraska
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OES
Samuel
Simpson
Ramos
Rust
Zurn
Boyer
Johhnson
Sherlock
Graham
Mandelberg
Wilkins
Mann
D. Ayala
G Curless
Kahl
Butts
Holtman
Jones
Worden
Broz
Underwood
Nelson
Meyers
Kunci
Telsted
Hein
Roselius
Shelenberger
Stumbaugh
W. J. Bennett
Navy
Maddox Firm
Maddox Motor Company
Lawrence Wamsley
Rhee Maddox
Wamsley
Maddox
Sidney Man
Mr. Nelson
Lions Meeting
VFW
Tillotson
Ng Society
Fair Board
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