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Newspaper
The Telegraph News
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1939
Page
2
The Nebraska legislature, in its longest session, faced questions about its anti lobbyist vulnerability and the influence of power districts. Observers debate the value of unicameral government, while calls for ethical candidates and broader state focus persist.
Tomorrow June 14 is Flag Day and while awareness wanes the year of unrest calls for a rebirth of loyalty. The National Patriotic Revival links officials and veterans groups to emphasize flag respect, etiquette, and education as Old Glory symbolizes unity, independence, and constitutional rights.
The speech urges Nebraskans to retain a reasonable economy while advancing progress. It stresses sending representatives to Lincoln with a mandate to build a greater and more substantial Nebraska, warning that sectional interests must not block statewide benefits. The address emphasizes unity, statewide interests, and proactive legislation for growth.
The chamber of commerce asks government for funds to partially restore Fort Sidney turning it into a museum and tourist site. A few original buildings could house exhibits and a cannon and stagecoach would evoke frontier days, preserving Union Pacific railroad protection history and early surveying life. Public support is urged.
A critical portrait of Congressman Harry B Coffee as disillusioned in Washington. He admits difficulty staying true to ideals while serving his district, citing pressure from constituents and rival parties. He argues the farm bill is a patchwork, supports continuing federal farm benefits, and says honest new laws require trading with powerful colleagues.
Heat dangers and body cooling explained with evaporation and sweating mechanisms. Advice covers reduced exertion, light clothing, balanced water intake, and salt replacement. Local notices mention visits, illnesses, travel, and casual community events among residents of Peetz and surrounding areas.
Mrs Edith Sanders and children were supper guests at Alfred John sons Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs Alfred Johnson and Betty were dinner guests at Joe Kubes Tuesday. Colburn Nelson birthday celebrated Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Joe Kubes and Mr and Mrs Vine Teel. Betty Johnson obituary noted Sidney. The county residents express sympathy for the death of Mrs Betty Johnson in Sidney Sunday morning.
Mr and Mrs W G Brown and son were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs O E Sign. Mrs H B Glassburn and sons visited Sterling Colorado business Friday. Many attended the Luxa wedding dance in Lodgepole Saturday. Families visited relatives in Sunol Sterling and Bayard with guests at several homes. Street shopping in Sidney and calls to Hondo New Mexico and Ogallala marked a busy weekend.
Sunol residents share news of Duane Booth's recovery from blood poisoning in a foot after hospital treatment in Sidney. Mr and Mrs Ben Vacik and Loo mis Booth hosted supper at Jim Seda's home. Tom Allington of Lincoln visited relatives over the weekend with Esther Booth's birthday celebrations drawing Dale Harrison Julesburg J W Webb and family from Big Springs among others.
Lehmkuhl of Lodgepole and numerous families shared suppers at Warren Cunningham and Burton Cunningham homes in Sidney. Mae Wilt accompanied Arlene to Sidney, and Arlene returned to Lodgepole. Jorgensen begins Sundl post office work this week, and Bernard Feikert visits Holdrege by motorcycle. Jack Hannah travels from Medicine Bow to Sidney for summer stay. Kimball’s W L Bates visited, with Mrs Bates joining later. Multiple locals visited relatives in Sidney and nearby towns including Lincoln and Broken Bow.
Miss Dorothy Line spent Thursday through Saturday in Lewellen. Visitors included Mrs. Tom Carter of Chappell and Virginia Lee Gover of Tacoma. Roy Buskirk of North Platte called at the G. W. Line home Friday. Mrs. G. E. Minshall and Dee with Dorothy Sine were Sidney callers Monday. Mrs. William Munson returned from Rocky Ford, Colo. John Rogers visited Emma Lee Rogers after Lincoln trip. Russell Frederickson and Earl from Osceola were Monday visitors. Wayne Beck joined G. E. Minshall for Saturday dinner. Denver visitors Mr. and Mrs. Roy Carter stayed Thursday to Sunday at Vincent Carter home.
Sunnyside residents share social news from the week. Lemoyne Johnson returns from Lincoln after nine months at school, accompanied by cousin Phyllis Hotchkiss of Utica who will stay at the HE Johnson home. The Helping Hand Club met with ten members and six visitors. next gathering is June 28 with Mrs Ralph Whitmore. lunch was served.
Mrs. Lee McKibbin 61 died Sunday at her Peetz home after a yearlong illness. Funeral services were held Thursday at the Community Church in Peetz with Rev. S. E. Taylor officiating. She resided in the area over 30 years, survived by her husband and no children. Burial in Peetz Cemetery. W. E. Gehrig Funeral Home of Sidney in charge.
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