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Sidney Telegraph in Sidney, Nebraska

08 Aug 1956

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Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1956

Page

3

Grasshopper Plagues Test Courage of Nebraska Settlers

Henry Nestor recounts the 1874 grasshopper invasion in Greeley County Nebraska and the Nestor family. Mike and Emma Nestor struggle through famine and loss, decide to stay, and survive by turning to shared labor and improvised food. Their tale ends with fourteen children grown and buried nearby, honoring a life shaped by prairie trial.

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Kookie Kutters 4 H Club Holds July Meeting

The seventh regular meeting of the Kookie Kutters 4 H Club was at Mrs Zwikel s home on July 3. Marilyn Gorman demonstrated corn bread and Colleen Gorman showed ambrosia. Ten members shared one piece of a place setting and dues were collected. Refreshments were served by Mrs Zwickl. The next meeting will be at Carol Albro s home.

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Kookie Kutters
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Sedas Sail Soon For Europe

Word from Major and Mrs Seda that they will sail via Africa for Europe where they will be stationed for three years. Social notes list visits among residents of Lodgepole Sidney Crook Sunol Potter and others with family and neighbors sharing meals and gatherings. Local ads feature hardware and home goods listings including fixtures appliances and furniture.

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Major Glen Kokes Cecil Hime Procter Glen Rokes Lonnie Little Laverne Schilling Sidney Wendell Mathewson Near Potter Wilbur Houser L. W. Lindell D. E. Dickinson
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