Old Cheyenne County notes reflect community and times
Sixty years worth of items recall cattle auctions at Pumpkin Creek and a snow shed fire at Archer station. The Telegraph plans a Fall Festival, a new lumber yard, and local political moves as residents recover from recent mishaps and celebrate long serving gains.
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Stevens & Lytle
Pumpkin Creek
Archer Station
Andy Artist
Cheyenne
Denver
Junction
la Salle
Longtime Sidney figure James L. McIntosh dies at 61
James L. McIntosh, a member of a pioneer Sidney family and once a leading Nebraska legal figure, died at his home after a long illness following a stroke. The report notes his incapacitation for years and references broader Nebraska news including President Roosevelt’s planned cross country trip passing through Sidney and local improvements like a new auxiliary well supplying the city water.
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James L. McIntosh
Sidney
Nebraska
McIntosh
Roosevelt
Omaha
Cheyenne
Salt Lake City
Autumn Weather Seen In Sandhill Crane Flight
Telegraph reports clear signs of real autumn weather as hundreds of Sandhill cranes quiet their summer roaming. The annual southward flight is noted by locals and students of nature as a weather prophet, a tradition familiar to the community.
Sidney Legion votes to build post home in city
Sidney American Legion Post No 17 votes to construct a legion home costing 35 000 to 40 000 to serve the legion and auxiliary and to accommodate expected postwar membership growth as World War II veterans return home. Willis Farr 42 a leading western Nebraska wheat farmer dies in a one car crash near Sidney.
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Sidney
American Legion Post No. 17
Legion
Willis Farr
Nebraska
W. W. Schulz
Farr
Gallagher
Grieve
Chamber of Commerce
Sunol News highlights and long weather wrap
Sunol News reports a 24 hour weather cycle in Sidney with hail rain dust high winds and calm conditions culminating in a 63 mph gust at Sidney Airport. It notes wind damage to an airplane on a hangar and mentions band trip funds 31 dollars and several local civic and family events including weddings funerals and travel.
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Sidney High School
University of Colorado
Cleo Johnson
Scottsbluff Hospital
Johnson
Sioux Ordnance Depot
Scottsbluff
Den 2 Holds First Meeting At Mrs Mattoon Home
The first Den 2 meeting was held Tuesday September 27 at Mrs Frank Mattoon’s home with seven members present. After the pledge of allegiance the group discussed good citizenship and planned a visit to the fire department.
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Den
Frank Mattoon
Fire Department
Service Academy Bid Deadline Set for October 12
Congressman McGinley announced the final date to apply for nominating to the Army Navy Air Force and Merchant Marine academies is October 12. Applications require Civil Service exam results November 12 physicals transcripts and interviews. An academy education includes a four year path to a commission and a Bachelor of Science degree with government covered tuition room board uniforms and medical care.
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Washington
D. C
Donald McGinley
Army
Navy
Air Force
Merchant Marine
McGinley
House
United States
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