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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1957
Page
7
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The storm caused little damage and arrived at a good time for farmers in the plains. About 700 acres of beets planted at the Great Western Sugar Co. in Sterling, with 900 more acres ready for planting. Winter wheat benefits from added moisture, while the North Sterling Irrigation District expects longer storage water due to increased ditch demand. Cattle losses are minimal, and moisture offsets repair costs, giving a bright farm outlook, per Logan County agent Vernon Carter.
Two thefts from autos were reported to Sidney police yesterday. Robert Spaeth of 1625 Osage St. said a spare tire and tool box were stolen from his 1955 model car during the night. J C Henry of 601 Charlotte Dr. reported a hub cap taken from his 1953 model car.
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Ruth Bartlett Bushee 81 homesteaded with her parents in the Sidney Draw area south of Pottery in 1886. She was married to former Nebraska legislator Berton Bushee and lived in Kimball Lincoln and Omaha before dying last Saturday in Omaha. She leaves two daughters, Bernice Linn and Elizabeth Dinsdale, with church and fraternal affiliations noted.
Oil and Gas reports show Shell quits Potter wildcat Hite No.1 as dry hole near Potter. Narjes No.1 tests southeast of Lorenzo with logs underway. Mary Egging No.1 deep test near Cheyenne County sits at 6,200 feet. Kimball County sees Emma Nelson No.1 casing. Panhandle eyes 15th discovery. Two discoveries in Banner County Linn B-1 and Smith No.1 near Fink and Williamson. Pan American ties Sloss-State, Marioan, Hein fields. four Kimball wells produce with three dry holes.
Section 14-16-58 notes Wytex Oil Corp plugged the State No. 1-36 as a dry hole in SW SW Section 36-17-58. Shell Oil Co. drilled Burnett No. 1 on the east edge in NW SE Section 12-19-53. Raymond Dil Co plugged Johnson No 1-A, offset to their discovery, on NW NW Section 12-17-54.
Nebraska farmers may reseal 1955 or 1956 stored wheat under loan or purchase agreements maturing March 31, 1958. The Nebraska ASC committee announced the plan via Don Rapp, Cheyenne County ASC manager. Farmers must notify their local ASC committee to participate.
Rocky Mountain Oil Show seeks two co queens among twins over 18 from Arizona Colorado Kansas Montana Nebraska New Mexico North Dakota South Dakota Utah Wyoming for a September three day event in Casper. Judging based on full length photographs due by May 4 to the Twin Queen Committee. Winners named at Rocky Mountain Oil Show event.
Bay Petroleum Corporation reveals its Bay 10W-30 Special 4 Seasons Motor Oil designed for high compression engines. Leo L Leabo states it eliminates seasonal changes, reduces friction drag, and protects against acid wear while boosting octane performance. Robbs Terrible Terry Service Station on East Highway 30 supplies locally.
A 2250 BC record notes severe penalties for physicians who damaged a patient's eye. The brief item cites early legal codes enforcing medical accountability and patient protection under ancient Mesopotamian authority.
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