Distance Saving Promises Faster Sidney to Sterling Route
A new all paved Highway No 19 shortens the Sidney to Sterling trip by about seven and a half miles. speedometer checks show 412-19 miles via the new route versus 487-10 on the old road. The straight path to Lorenzo and through Peetz avoids grade crossings and sharp turns and offers a smooth surface and clear long-range visibility.
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Telegraph Beginning 68th Year Of Service
The Telegraph, one of Nebraska's oldest newspapers, begins its sixty eighth year of publication this week. It has served Sidney and Cheyenne County without missing an issue, with files dating to 1876. Publisher Guy W Doran has led since 1921, following long ownership by Fred and Henry Gapen.
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Don Jorgenson and Dorwart Reach Finals in 1940 Golf
Don Jorgenson, 1937 champion, and Dr. C B Dorwart advanced to the Sidney Country Club final after tight 3-2 and neck-and-neck matches. Jorgenson posted 35-39 for his win over Joe Simodynes, while Dorwart edged Lee Ellsworth in a hard fought 18 holes.
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American Legion Dance Saturday At City Auditorium
The American Legion will hold a dance on Saturday night September 7 at the city auditorium with Hick Barker and his band. It is the final night of the county fair and the only dance tied to the annual festival. Barker's band has been praised by dance followers.
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Omaha Man Victim of Crash Injuries Suffered August 26
John H Wells a 22 year old carnival trooper died in a local hospital after his car overturned on the viaduct east of town the night of August 26. He suffered a fractured skull brain concussion and a broken neck. His 17 year old bride was slightly injured. The couple operated a shooting gallery with a carnival company playing at Chappell. Wells was brought to Sidney then sent to Omaha where his body rests with his family.
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Arthur Sweet Former Sidney Resident Dies in Oregon
Arthur Sweet, a former resident of Sidney, died in Salem Oregon on August 28 at about 61. He was the brother of Sam Sweet and the father of Lloyd Sweet and Mrs Robert Sellers of Sidney. Surviving are three other children Melvin Otis and Cleo Simpson as well as thirteen grandchildren. He lived here for many years and had many friends in the area.
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Art's Roller Rink Set to Reopen Wednesday Night
Art Zike announced Art's Roller Rink will reopen Wednesday after a brief closing for interior redecorating and renovation. The new skating season will run through winter with uninterrupted hours and many features planned beyond the regular schedule.
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FHA Irrigation Loans Progress in Box Butte County
WFP Ackerman reports FHA irrigation loans may help Bridgeport area farms. He plans a pump on his own property, signaling FHA cooperation in local irrigation financing. In Box Butte County at least nineteen farmers are ready to apply for loans with deferred first payments until after the first harvest.
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Roundups Kept Precise in Early Western Cattle Days
The Telegraph uncovers 1884 to 1887 round-up schedules showing meticulous planning for spring cattle drives in western Nebraska. Mac Radcliffe, then foreman, is noted in Wyoming Stock Growers records as a key organizer on Morrill County ranches. The article previews continued details on page 6.
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Tiny Little Returns to Krueger's for Sunday Dance
Chet Krueger announced that Tiny Little and his band will return for a Sunday night show at the lake pavilion this coming September 8. Last winter Little's band appeared at the city auditorium under Krueger's sponsorship and drew a sensation, promising a Sidney return later this year.
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Young G O P Meeting Set For Tonight
Cheyenne County Young Republicans will meet Tuesday evening in the district courtroom at the courthouse. Dr Leo J Thomas club president announced the gathering at eight o clock with officer elections to follow. Young Republicans aged 21 to 35 are invited to join.
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Calf Scramble at Cheyenne County Fair Friday
The Cheyenne county fair hosts a calf scramble as a new feature of the 1940 fair. Twenty Sidney sponsors back the event with calves. Twenty boys will enter the ring. the first ten to halter and lead a calf win the animals. Winners must feed and report to sponsors for a year and present a project under 4-H guidance.
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Sidney Stores Close Friday Afternoon To Allow Festival Attendance
Sidney stores will close Friday afternoon from 1 PM until the festival program ends to let clerks and other workers attend the event. The rule, set by the chamber of commerce years ago, is widely observed downtown and the fair board asks compliance this year as the Friday program is a four day highlight.
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Fireworks Feature At Cheyenne County Fair Thursday
The Cheyenne County fair will showcase a fireworks display Thursday night after the program in front of the grandstand. The chamber of commerce contributed 150 dollars to help fund the show, with the fair board adding more to enlarge the display. Ray L Babcock, president of the board, said a newer, larger exhibition is expected.
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Fair Board
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Four-Day Cheyenne County Fair Opens With Polack Brothers Circus
The 1940 Cheyenne County Fair begins at the Sidney fairgrounds with a four day schedule Thursday through Saturday. Top attraction is the Polack Brothers circus featuring Capt Noble Hamiter and a lion act, plus eleven other acts. Friday and Saturday include both afternoon and evening performances with a pre show band concert. Wednesday is entry day with no program.
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High Protein Tests Expand Nebraska Wheat Loan Program
The AAA wheat loan program in Nebraska grows with more than 16 thousand loans on 1940 stored wheat and an estimated nine million bushels stored. Since 1938 the program shows 1988 loans at four thousand and 1989 loans at 14,882 with 3.6 and 8.76 million bushels stored respectively. At 65 cents per bushel the stored grain implies about 585 million dollars invested, though higher loans occur for western Nebraska grain due to protein content.
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Gurley and Potter Prepare One Game at Fair
Gurley and Potter will stage a single baseball game at the fair grounds Thursday afternoon at 130 as the fair opens. Potter holds the stronger record but Gurley could upset if breaks go their way. This is the only game on the fair program with a $100 purse and no tournament.
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Cheyenne County 4-H Girls Dress Revue Planned at Fair
Arrangements completed for Cheyenne County 4-H Clothing Club Dress Revue during Friday fair program. Doris Gray, Sidney High School Home Economics instructor, helps organize with club leaders. County Dress Revue winners will be announced and ribbons awarded. County champion to represent Cheyenne County at the Nebraska State Fair. AU clothing clubs invite all members to participate.
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Twelve Act Circus And Rare Horses Highlight Cheyenne County Fair
Entertainment at the Cheyenne County Fair this week features Polack Brothers Circus acts including the Ahrend Animal act with dogs ponies and monkeys Capt Noble Hamiler with African Lions Thunder and Lightning Appaloosa horses with Lee and Christy LeRoy Chet Showell a noted California rodeo performer plus a baseball game fireworks Model T Ford race model airplane contests and a large carnival company along with 4-H and FFA exhibits and numerous livestock parades and exhibits.
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