23 Apr 1956
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1956
Page
1
County Agent Max Sherwood reports a recent survey found cutworms small and not numerous in Kimball county. Worms stay just below soil surface, are light gray and about an inch long. Farmers urged to watch for signs and act quickly if activity appears.
Max Arnold of Justen Haynes Co announced completion of the urban reappraisal in Cheyenne County and check of 677 Sidney residences. The program will set base values for urban lots and equalize assessments to reduce inequities, with rural lands to be evaluated next using maps, soil data, and cost figures tailored to Sidney.
Kenneth L. Robertson of Sidney was fined 40 plus costs by Cheyenne County Judge C. W. Smith after a court appearance on intoxication and disturbing the peace charges. Deputy Kermit Brumbaugh said Robertson, in a trailer court east of Sidney, argued with his mother over car keys, grabbed a 4-10 shotgun, and fired five rounds though he did not aim at a person or object.
The second annual Spring Show in Sidney drew about 3000 attendees over Friday and Saturday. Sponsored by the Sidney Chamber of Commerce, exhibitors praised the wide variety of booths and strong public response.
Col Wayne Wood commander of the Sioux Ordnance Depot will headline Sidney High School's second annual Military Day tomorrow at 1 30 pm in the Sidney Junior High School auditorium. Seniors from Sidney High and from Kimball Lodge Pole Lorenzo and St Patrick will attend along with Army Navy Coast Guard Marines Air Force Waves and Nurses Corps representatives.
Donald Morris eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Gene Morris was struck by an auto driven by John Ahim sixty eight of Sidney near Sky Road Saturday night about 915 pm He rode his bicycle north to south across the road when he darted in front of the eastbound car The boy suffered two broken fingers on his right hand and a knee cut requiring six stitches He was not hospitalized.
Civic Music Association reports 1956 57 membership drive successful with 8 new members signed up. Renewal figures pending. Talent lineup includes Singing Boys of Norway, a dance act, Gregory and Strong duo, and pianist Jean Graham. Mrs Roy Oliverius thanks workers for support.
County Agent Ivan Liljegren reports considerable lawn damage in Sidney from dogs running loose. Tests at the University of Nebraska confirm female dogs are the primary cause, with male dogs also blamed. Some patches may recover in weeks. others are killed. Prevention is urged: keep dogs off lawns. Sidney has no leash law. only a general control statute exists, plus Potter’s leash law since April 1.
Elmer Bradley, 54, of Bars ville Oklo, was sentenced to two years in the Nebraska State Penitentiary by District Judge John Kuns Bradley for forgery. Bradley pleaded guilty to writing three bad checks and was taken to Lincoln yesterday by Deputy Bart Taylor after an earlier release this year.
Judge John Kans approved a district court lump sum settlement of 1709 dollars for Richard J Van Anne 21 who sued Chalmers Borton of Hutchinson. Van Anne injured his back after falling from a scaffold during construction of the Farmers Union grain elevator at Gurley on July 11 1955 while employed by the Kansas firm.
In Cheyenne County oil activity Texas Co plugs its McMillen No 1 a wildcat on SESE 28-14-51 after no commercial oil shows. Ohio Oil and Novotny New Drilling expand with McMillen No. 1 in Rudolph Field and other new locations across Kimball Banner and McPherson counties.
A District II Veterans of Foreign Wars meeting will be held Sunday May 20 in Sidney. The event includes a complete initiation ceremony for new members in the Sidney post with the degree team drawn from Scottsbluff. Late Commander Cleon Pratt is scheduled to be the principal speaker.
A Sidney, Ohio engineer at Ohio Oil Co was voted vice-chairman for Nebraska by the American Petroleum Institute division of production at a Denver meeting. Wayne Glenn of Continental Oil Co Denver was elected Rocky Mountain district chairman succeeding R M Churchwell of Ohio.
A Saturday permit for the National Guard Armory at $189 235 pushed Sidney’s 1956 construction total to $959 971 with four months left. Along with 24 new houses and the 3rd Ave underpass, residential work exceeds 30 percent as officials expect the year to exceed two million dollars in total.
A nearly 500 strong crowd of 4-H members parents and leaders gathered at Gurley Legion Hall for the annual Spring Party. The event featured a $100 Union Pacific scholarship awarded to John Hinrichs by trainmaster W E Henke a talk on The Hitchhiker by Vera Haire and a Conservation talk by Jim Irwin. The circus theme ran through decorations programs and activities with ringmasters clowns canopies balloons hay bales and numerous clubs contributing to planning and execution. Myron Seveland chaired the event with county agent Ivan Liljegren thanking all helpers across many clubs for a successful evening.
Nebco Cable Tool Co. sues Flader Industries for 12310 in Cheyenne County Court over drilling of the Barrett No 1 oil well in Kimball County. Nebco alleges services rendered last year July 22 to Sept 6. Flader disputes liability. Jury members listed include Minshall Mitchell Kahl Weymouth and others.
Rain and snow over the weekend covered Cheyenne County and parts of Logan County boosting moisture for winter wheat farmers fighting pale western and army cutworms. Spraying depth improves with wet soil and a rainfall expected to help curb worm populations, though conditions remain variable. County Agent Vernon Carter notes ground and aerial spraying in full swing and warns dry soil now could raise next season’s worm numbers.
The Cheyenne County Historical Association plans an early meeting at Sidney Junior High to finalize securing an old Union Pacific steam locomotive and concrete slab. Inland Construction Co. and Ready-Mixed Construction pledge to pour the base while the Sidney Junior Chamber handles engine relocation. The council and county commissioners have approved the site and maintenance plan, with broader program goals contingent on completing background work this week.
Jerone Stinley of Sidney was fined 110 dollars plus costs in Cheyenne County Court for driving while intoxicated and no driver's license. Stinley was arrested by the Nebraska Safety Patrol Saturday. Judge W Ent. suspended his license for six months.
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