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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1968
Page
8
The Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce thanked Egging Company at an open house and dedication ceremony for expanded manufacturing facilities. Chamber president Ken Pittam presented a wall clock and plaque to brothers John and Ted Egging, key developers of the 17 year old industry.
Ted Egging built this 1951 tractor cab, the first he made, and it has operated daily on Chuck Bode’s farm near Dalton for over 13,000 hours. Displayed during an Egging Company open house and new plant dedication in Western Nebraska, the cab shows little wear after decades of service.
At the Egging Company factory near Gurley Nebraska an open house showcased a modified tractor used to test new farming ideas. Tom and Vince Egging, sons of John and Ted Egging, watched perched atop the guinea pig themed display while Ted’s tractor, featuring a new engine and multiple air conditioning units, drew crowds of several thousand during the dedication ceremony held Wednesday.
The Egging Company unveils a large luxurious tilt model being inspected by Ed Cole Chamber manager and Terry Van Aelstyn and Bob Fehringer from the design department. The display was part of an open house where Cole served as master of ceremonies. The firm has grown from a 17 year old farm shop to a leading local industry with more than 100 employees and plans to hire more. The first cab built remains in daily farm use.
CHAPPELL A 75 year old Julesburg Colorado man was added to Nebraska highway fatality toll. He died Wednesday at St Luke’s Hospital in Denver from injuries suffered July 31 in a two car collision on Highway 385 near Chappell. Dan Kochsmeier identified by Trooper Bob Cook of the Nebraska State Patrol as the third Deuel County fatality this year. Kochsmeier was making a left turn onto a county road when his car collided nearly head on with Ronald L Howerter of Chappell. Howerter was treated and transferred to Chappel with minor injuries. Kochsmeier suffered severe injuries and died.
A vandalism report was filed Wednesday afternoon by Paul Ringleman eighteen at 12 1st who told police a scratch was made on the fender of his car with a sharp object.
Two auto mishaps were reported to police on Wednesday. Sidney girl Fayette R. Humphrey was cited for negligent driving after leaving her car running on 11th Avenue it rolled backward striking two parked Sid ney vehicles. Damages were $35, $85 and $25. Later, Dale W. Mattox was turning left on Illinois when his car was hit by a vehicle driven east on Illinois by David W. Disbrow.
A two car crash on Highway 30 at the east edge of Sund Wednesday evening caused no injuries. Eastbound pickup driver Basil J. Prichard, 53, Hornick, Iowa, was turning into a small park when rear ended by Lawrence J. McCarthy, 26, West Roxbury, Massachusetts, who was attempting to pass the Prichard truck.
The Sidney office of the Nebraska Department of Labor reports employment service offices to be set up in Devel and Kimball counties during August. Devel county's site will be in Chappell's courthouse commissioners room, open Wednesdays August 7 and 21 from 1 30 p.m. Kimball's courthouse assembly room hosts sessions on Thursdays August 1 15 and 29 from 1 30 p.m.
Lincoln The severe infestation of greenbugs in Nebraska mile fields is about over says University of Nebraska insect specialist Robert E. Roselle Extension entomologist A small wasp along with other natural controls has brought nearly all greenbug infestations in eastern Nebraska under control Greenbugs in central and western counties should be largely wiped out soon The minute brachonid wasp lays an egg in greenbugs and the larva kills the bugs Dead aphids cling to leaves turning brown When four of ten aphids turn tan control is achieved Roselle noted Weather delays had slowed natural enemies this season Other natural enemies including lady beetles lacewing larvae and a predacious maggot have increased Also greenbugs infest wheat but high natural control may limit outbreaks He warned infestations in wheat often come from winged forms blown from southern states Wheat farmers should watch fall wheat as greenbugs may reach Nebraska Texas border Roselle added Greenbugs do not attack alfalfa Turning to corn central Nebraska should watch for western bean cutworm Some fields show significant infestations If worms are on one plant out of seven control may be profitable Endrin Sevin Dylox and DDT granules are available Choice depends on crop Use Endrin Dylox or DDT on silage restricted areas Sevin-treated corn can be silaged for dairy cattle Areas at greatest risk run from Hamilton County west to Keith County and in Platte and Republican River valleys Roselle concluded
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