Stramit Plant at Dalton Featured in Nebraska Magazine
The Dalton Nebraska Stramit plant is showcased as a premier new Nebraska industry in the April issue of Nebraska On The March. Dean Hiner and Olav Anderson appear in cover photos turning out Stramit slabs. The feature explains Stramit as a versatile wheat straw building material used for roofing and walls, produced by Midwest Stramit Corp. Since 1963 the Dalton plant has aimed to diversify Nebraska agriculture by creating a new market for straw. The article covers production details, plant timeline, and leadership, noting expansion plans and the product’s fire resistance and ease of application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
Stramit Corp
Dalton
Nebraska
Nebraska Resources
Dean Hiner
Olav Anderson
Stramit
Midwest Stramit Corp
Stram
Hiner
Cheyenne County Rural Area Development Committee
Raymond Graff
Carl Cornelius
Sid
Mr. Hiner
Plane Limps Home On Three Engines
Lockheed Jet Star, owned by General Mills of Minneapolis, limped to Alliance Airport on three engines for repairs while returning from Phoenix to Minneapolis with only crew aboard. It took on 770.5 gallons of JP-4 fuel costing 248.50. A child’s meningitis test was negative and no alarm was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
General Mills Corporation of
Minneapolis
Alliance Airport
Phoenix
Don Air Service
Phosphorus Use Care Suggested in Lincoln Farm Note
A Nebraska soil scientist warns that adding phosphorus to already zinc-deficient soil can trigger zinc shortages in crops, especially corn. Clinton A. Hoover urges farmers to test soil needs before applying starter phosphorus and to consider zinc supplementation if soil tests show adequate phosphorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
University of Nebraska
Clinton A. Hoover
NN Extension Agronomist
Hoover
Birthdays Spark Gracious Peetz FHA Gathering
A covered dish dinner honored Hi Nelson on his birthday at the Anton Nelson home. Many Nelsons from nearby towns attended, including families of Dale, Laurie, Wesley, Melvin, Delmar, Maynard, Ivan Gillham, Bob Nelson, Lorene Crimming, Arnild Lindquist, and Arnid Lindquist. Also noted were a surprise party for Al Roper, F.H.A. State Convention attendees, and various local visits and births.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Nelson
Hi Nelson
Dale Nelson
Laurie
Wesley
Penny) Nelson
Sidney
Melvin Nelson
Delmar Nelson
Maynard Nelson
Ivan Gillham
Bob Nelson
Lorene Crimming
Sterling
Max Nelson
Grant, Neb
Ethlyn Brachtenbach
Iowa
Jim McGill
McGills
McGill
Wanetta Brachtenbach
Arlo Nelson
Boulder
John Nelson
Edwin Paul
Jerry Fehringer
Chappell
John Fehringer
Jim Mohatt
Walter Fehringer
Meningitis Not Cause of Death
A 15 month old child who died last Saturday suffered a massive infection but the attending physician concluded it was not caused by spinal meningitis. The child became seriously ill and succumbed despite medical treatment.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stramit Plant
Official State Magazine
Senin Cole
Springs
Laura Jensen
Scout den 2
Raymond Scott
Glen Still
Gaylen Green
George Fischer
Scout den 3
Kenneth Stone
Greg Stone
Doan
Peetz News
FHA
Mary Mohart
Frank Fehringer
Don Koester
Anna Fehringer
Albert Korbe
Westminister
Mike Huss
Arvada
Ross Gantt
Keenes
Claude Gillham
Bob Hawkins
Lee Hawkins
Ott Raddatz
Denver
Colo
Larry Davis
Orley Beahm
Col
Hugh Edwards
Logan Co
Richard Niesen
Peetz
Denny Cates
Roger Adams
Dean DuBois
John DuBois
Chris
Shelly
Arval Gish
Roy Jacob
Lizabeth Jen
Telegraph Printing Co., Inc
11Th Ave
Hastings Irrigation Pipe Co
Hastings
Leonard Soucie
Lodgepole
Telegraph
Amy Disc Roller
Bob Anderson
Lso Kohler Engines
Miles & Deaver
Honeggers, Inc
Cheyenne County Implement Dealers
Sidney, Nebr
Gurley
Nebr
Cheyenne County
FO Land Farm Machinery
International Harvester
Larson Machinery CO
Miller Implement CO
Grant Equipment CO
Kreider & Son
Midwest Equipment CO
Plains Equipment CO
Sidney Implement, Inc
Agricultural Committee OF
the Chamber OF Commerce
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