Study Will Be Made of Sewer Needs in Sidney
The Sidney power board approved an extensive engineering survey to determine current and future sewer disposal needs. Lincoln consultant Robert Fulton will lead the study for a city now about 4,600, with potential growth to 7,500 or 17,500, aiming to plan permanent installations for ten thousand and scalable ones for seventeen thousand. The outdated plant, installed in 1913, currently contaminates the creek and odors East Side residents, with bids expected next spring and materials to follow within a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Power Board
Robert Fulton
Lincoln
Power Board
R. E. Roche
Sidney
Vern Livingston
Fulton
Livingston
Farm Sales Set for Sept 25 and 26 Near Dalton and Potter
Al Bleckwenn and Emil Marx announce a public sale on Wednesday September 25 at the Marx farm two miles east and half a mile south of Dalton Col Rapp will cry the sale and The Dalton State Bank will clerk Arlo Fisher schedules a sale for Thursday September 26 at his place ten miles north and one half mile east of Potter Col Rapp again in charge and D F Enevoldsen clerking Other sellers urged to reserve dates with The Telegraph to avoid conflicts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Bleckwenn
Emil Marx
Marx
Dalton
Col. Rapp
Dalton State Bank
Arlo Fisher
Telegraph
Harvey Fisher
Potter
D. F. Enevoldsen
Irish Play St Agnes At Alliance Today
Tommy Dineen unveils St Patrick's Academy six man football squad as they meet St Agnes in Alliance. Dineen aims for a strong debut in western Nebraska with nine lettermen and other prospects fueling tough competition. Academy expands sports to enhance Panhandle status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Dineen
St. Patrick’s Academy
Alliance
St. Agnes
Dineen
St. Pat
Nebraska
Panhandle
VFW District Session Set For Scottsbluff
District No 2 of the Nebraska Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet at Scottsbluff on Sept 29 starting at 10 am at the VFW hall on the Scottsbluff Gering highway. Arrangements are led by George Wheeler with Capt James E Van Zandt sought as principal speaker. Delegations from Lyman Mitchell Bayard Scottsbluff Bridgeport Lisco shkosh Chappell Sidney Kimball will attend plus a Bushnell post organized Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Ray Brannamann
Denver
Omar Sorensen
Torrington
Wyo
Harold Wallin
Lincoln
L. A. Durfee
Bob O’hanlon
Blair
Lyman
Mitchell
Bayard
Scottsbluff
Bridgeport
Lisco
Shkosh
Chappell
Sidney
Kimball
Bushnell
Father of Mrs Elwell Is Dead
Nelson Westover 93 father of Mrs John Elwell of Sidney died Wednesday morning in a local hospital after months of infirmity. He had lived with the Biwells six years, formerly of Lincoln, and was well known there. Surviving children include Mrs George Peach Richmond Calif Mrs Catherine Jameson Woodlake Neb R N Westover Brooklyn Co E Westover Milwaukee R V Westover Lincoln and Fred Westover Alliance. Mrs Elwell learned of his death while visiting Milwaukee. The body will be sent to Lincoln for funeral services Saturday afternoon beside his wife. Craig Home for Funerals handled local arrangements.
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Nelson Westover
John Elwell
Sidney
Westover
Biwells
Lincoln
George Peach
Richmond
Calif
Catherine* Jameson + Woodlake
Nébr
R. N. Westover
Brooklyn
Co. E. Westover
Milwaukee
R. V. Westover
Fred Westover
Alliance
Elwell
Craig Home For
Boosters Here Today and Politicians To Follow
Sidney welcomes a brief civic visit starting at noon with the Omaha Boosters arriving by Union Pacific for a short stay until 1 pm before heading east. Next Tuesday the Democratic caravan arrives for a two hour stop, then travels through Chappell, Big Springs and Ogallala. On Tuesday October 1 the Republican caravan stops for lunch and a brisk politicking session with GOP enthusiasts.
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Sidney
Omaha Boosters
Boosters
Union Pacific
Chappell
Big Springs
Ogallala
13th and King Jinx Corner for Drivers
The intersection at 13th and King St. proved unlucky for drivers this week as Richard Davison and Jack McCann collided there Wednesday morning. No injuries were reported. Jurgen B. Jurgens and Robert Dee Cleary, also involved, faced court charges with Chief Harvey Vizina stating reckless driving against both and Cleary additionally charged with operating without a valid license.
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13Th
King St
Richard Davison
Jack McCann
Jurgen B. Jurgens
Robert Dee Cleary
Harvey Vizina
Cleary
Two Hunters Fined For Pheasant Kill
William Wayne Clark and Roy E Smillie of Sidney were fined 75 dollars each in Sterling justice court for possessing pheasants out of season and hunting without a license. W B Wells, a Colorado game warden, filed the complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Wayne Clark
Roy E. Smillie
Sidney
Justice of Peace Court
Sterling
W. B. Wells
Colorado
Amerada Quits Oil Test in Panhandle, Paper Reports
The Chadron Record notes Amerada Petroleum Corp suspends oil exploration in the Nebraska panhandle after abandoning a well just across the South Dakota border. Geologist Jerry Upp says it may be the end of Amerada’s activities here. The 4 145 foot hole hit granite and was abandoned with no plans for further drilling.
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Chadron
Amerada Petroleum Corporation
Nebraska Panhandle
South Dakota
Jerry Upp
Amerada
Upp
Nebraska
Meatless Days Return Again
The nation faces meat shortages as OPA and big packers prepare for a public showdown. Sidney experiences scarce counters and small shipments while shoppers rely on frozen reserves. Officials insist on price controls, leaving housewives aiming for steaks or roasts as wartime hopes fade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Sidney Hi-Life Debuts Under Beverly Wehmiller as Editor
The first issue of Sidney Hi-Life, the high school newspaper, arrived with student reporters and staff in place. Editor Beverly Wehmiller oversees Roger Daniels and June Policky as associates, while Agnes Horton directs the journalism class. Senior students participate, and circulation is led by Mary Frost and Lorine Pattie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Hi-Life
Beverly Wehmiller
Roger Daniels
June Policky
Mary Frost
Lorine Pattie
Agnes Horton
Legion Club Closes For Redecoration
The American Legion Club has closed for redecorating and will not open until Wednesday. Next week's Bingo game will be held Wednesday night instead of Tuesday because of the closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Club
Soil Saving Is Major Project In Cheyenne County
Cheyenne County forms a soil conservation district with headquarters in the post office basement. Lee Girardot is appointed to lead field activities. The program aims to cut soil erosion costs, protect land, and increase farm efficiency, mirroring a national wave of about 1600 districts aided by technicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
OPA Seen as Dark Cloud by Nebraska Agriculture Chief
Rufus M. Howard State Director of Agriculture says the only dark cloud in Nebraska agriculture is the price control program of OPA over livestock products. After a state tour he reports wheat land in peak condition after recent rains and predicts an excellent overall corn crop despite August warmth. Potato production is also expected to be very good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
OPA
Rufus M. Howard
Howard
Western Nebraska Conference Dissolves at Scottsbluff Meeting
The Western Nebraska Conference ended its existence at a fall meeting held at Scottsbluff High School on Saturday as coaches principals and officials voted to disband. Nebraska High School Athletic Association Secretary Lee Webb traveled from Lincoln to lecture on rule changes for the 1946 grid season and closed the program with a football action reel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Western Nebraska
Scottsbluff High School
Lee Webb
Nebraska High School Athletic Association
Lincoln
Webb
Sidney retires 170000 in bonds via REA transfer
Outlying power lines and properties of Sidney City Public Utility System were sold to Pine Bluffs Rural Electric for 184075.04, with proceeds on deposit to retire about 170000 in revenue bonds. A resident manager will oversee service as a new district forms, while Wheat Belt Electric Membership faces a boundary dispute with REA. Utilities remain financially strong with ample reserves and fewer weather‑driven service issues.
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Sidney
REA
Pumpkin Creek
Morrill County
Consumers Public Power District
High Line
North Platte Valley
Tablelands
Lodgepole Valley
Dalton
Gurley
Sunol
Pine Bluffs
Wheat Belt Electric Membership Association
Power Board
Vern Livingston
Utility Board
Kick-Off Banquet Set September 29 in Ha zel's Cafe
Cheyenne County Farm Bureau announces its Kick-Off Banquet for Sunday evening September 29 at eight o'clock in Ha zel's Cafe. Berton Cunningham, chairman of the membership campaign, says tickets are on hand. The event precedes two training meetings on September 23 and 27 as part of a countywide drive run by fifteen precinct captains and farm operators. Membership has risen steadily and is expected to continue growing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County Farm Bureau
Berton Cunningham
Hazel’s Cafe
Cunningham
Farm Bureau
Cheyenne County
Oliver Eicher Dies Rites At Hastings
Oliver Eicher, 74, longtime Sidney resident, died Monday in Hastings and was buried there Wednesday. He is survived by his wife a son and a daughter Mrs Herman Westphalen who resides in the Sidney Draw community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Dad) Eicher
Sidney
Hastings
Mr. Eicher
Herman Westphalen
Sidney Draw
Service Officer To Move to New Cheyenne County Location
The Cheyenne County Service Office for World War II veterans will relocate to the selective service office in the Hink Building at 93034 Tenth Avenue. David Ells stated the move aims to improve service and convenience after handling veterans' duties recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Selective Service
Hink Building
Tenth Avenue
David Ells
Fast Ogallala Team to Meet Sidney Today
Sidney and Ogallala clash in a key Nebraska Class B H S game as the Maroons defend a top ten ranking. Ogallala brings a fast backfield and solid line, while Sidney adjusts with injuries and reserve depth for an afternoon kickoff at two.
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Sidney
Nebraska
Maroons
Ogallala Indians
Alliance
Ogallala
Keith County
Indians
Camps and hotels ready for district teachers convention
The chamber of commerce arranged with hotels and camps to reserve most rooms for the district teachers convention next month. A house-to-house canvass will seek private rooms for about 1000 teachers, with 600 to 700 needing private homes. Volunteers to host on October 23 and 24 should contact Gordon Tobin at No 140.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Gordon Tobin
Patrol Radio Stations Near Completion Across State
State safety patrol reports seven of its short wave two way radio stations are in operation, with two more expected to be finished in a few weeks. The Gering tower is completed and awaits telephone wiring, while the Oshkosh tower is under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Safety Patrol
Wardner Scott
Gering
Oshkosh
Personnel Reduction Is Under Way At Depot
Two coral snakes have been killed in the Sioux Ordnance Depot area with a third likely included in shipments of war material. Experts describe the coral snake as a southern species about 30 inches long, more deadly than rattlers, and without a warning bite. The latest victim, an eight inch juvenile, was killed by Boyd Dickson who attributed the find to army briefing on reptiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux
Boyd Dickson
Labor Need is Farmer's Job in Harvest Aid
Farmers facing potato and beet harvest labor shortages should not rely on others, farm labor reps warn. Wages offered range from eight to twelve dollars daily for potato pickers in western Nebraska. Around Kimball and Sidney, some farms offer on-site living quarters to attract transient workers. Most acreage in Lodgepole Valley remains promising, but hail and rain damaged Sidney Draw crops. County Agent William Bullock urges farmers to scout neighbors and friends to fill the labor gap, saying authorities cannot supply enough help.
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Braska
Kimball
Sidney
Lodgepole Valley
Wyoming Line
Devel County
William Bullock
Bullock
Cobb License Plea Under Advisement
Lancaster District Judge J. H. Broady took under advisement the application of Lottie Cobb former Sidney school teacher for an order directing the state liquor commission to grant her a beer license The commission allegedly acted arbitrarily in denying a license after Sidney city council approved the application Pat Heaton Sidney city attorney represented the council as an intervenor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
J. H. Broady
Lottie Cobb
Sidney
State Liquor Commission
Marine Recruiter Visit Scheduled for Sept 26
A Denver Marine Corps recruiter will interview men ages 17 to 25 at the post office on Thursday Sept 26. Only 100,000 men may serve in the Marines per headquarters data. The GI Bill reenlistment benefits expire Oct 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
United States Marine Corps
G. I
Leafdale land to be sold at referee sale next Monday
Real estate from the Martin Leafdale estate to be offered at a referee's sale next Monday September 23 at the courthouse starting at two o'clock. P J Heaton acts as referee with Martin and Davis as attorneys. Terms are 15 percent cash with the balance on confirmation. The Telegraph carries the ad.
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Martin Leafdale
Court House
P. J. Heaton
Martin and Davis
Isue
The
Telegraph
Slice In Funds Brings Action To Cut Force
The war department ordered a personnel reduction at the Sioux Ordnance Depot after a president's fund cuts. Lt. Col. Freeman said the depot will proceed per instructions and without commentary. The move follows rules of Congress and the Civil Service Commission, affecting veterans preference and service length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Ordnance
War Department
Washington
Personnel Department
Sidney
H. R. Freeman
R. A. Sothern
Sficer
Préeman
Ree L.duncan
Sioux Ordnance Depot
Truman
Congress
Civil Service Commission
Sidney Schools Register Lower High School Enrollment Than Last Year
Registration for Sidney High School nears completion with 331 students enrolled. Overall, grade schools show higher attendance than last year while the high school shows about twenty fewer students. Freshmen form the largest class and seniors the second largest. A chart details boys and girls by class.
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Sidney High School
Peeper Reportedly Makes Confession
John Jaso 25 of Brownson was arrested in Sterling on suspicion of peeping and window peeking. He allegedly signed a written confession. Clarence Mahaffey restrained Jaso with a heavy table leg, knocking him unconscious until police arrived. Mahaffey said he acted after hearing reports of a peeper in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jaso
Brownson
Sterling
Owen Walker
Jaso
Clarence Mahaffey
Mahaffey
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Alliance Today
VFW
Mrs. Elwell
King
Jinx Corner
Amerada Corporation
Hi-Life
Edward Narjes
Don Wittig
Mickey Holtman
Marlyn Lafler
Society
Cleo Flohr
Assembly
Ramona Peters
A. Gossip
I. Tell
Nancy Boyd
Tim Curless
Bob Duis
Kathryn Ells
LaVern Hengl
Bob Jones
Marilyn Lafler
Junior Nienhauser
Legion Club
Rufus Howard
Oliver Eicher
Leo Shuman
Orville Bouichard
Jack Weesner
Sol Willis
Doyle Butts
Shuman
Seevers
Dick Weymouth
Cobb
Leafdale
C.C
Sidney’s Schools
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