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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1956
Page
5
John Furrer of the University of Nebraska advises starting bluegrass seeding now. Prepare a firm seed bed, mix in manure or fertilizers, mulch the area, and water daily until grass is 1.5 to 2 inches high. Early planting reduces weed competition and boosts fall growth and spring progress.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jesse L. Deaver were held at Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church Grant Nebraska with Rev Fr Walsh of Holyoke Colorado officiating Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery Grant Survivors include husband four daughters three sons 38 grandchildren 54 great grandchildren and four brothers from multiple states Relatives and friends traveled from Sidney to attend.
Floyd Miller and Ward Larson claim poultry honors while Ron McMillen and Eddie Robirds top 4-H steers. 4-H Hereford and Angus show champions crown Eddie Robirds and Kenny McMillen respectively. Shorthorn and fat heifers award top prizes. Senior showmanship goes to Roger Sorge and Kenny McMillen. dairy champs crown Twila Larson and Sally Jo Morgan. Style Show awards name Karen Berry and Jean Miller with several Honorable Mentions.
Mrs Helen Mathers of Sidney won the National Crochet contest overall with a bedspread and received a trophy from the National Needlecraft Bureau Inc. Other winners include Mrs Mathers tablecloth Mrs Charles Semerad Gurley centerpiece vanity set Mrs J C Johnson Sidney rug edging Mrs Grace Schneider Sidney scarf Mrs C H Hammond Sidney hot mat and accessories and Mrs Reva Campbell Dalton place mat. Booths Blue ribbon winner Valley View clothing and accessories exhibit Extension Clubs Calicon Girls red ribbon clothing and accessories exhibit furniture refinishing exhibit white ribbon.
A 4-H calf sale lists bidders and weights with prices. Brice Christofferson 750 pounds at 28.00. Jerry McRoberts 1 225 pounds at 31.50. Duane Talich 825 pounds at 29.00. Wayne Walker 1 101 pounds at 29.00. Various buyers include Town & Country Market, Producer's of Denver, Sid ney Implement, and Gibson Motors.
A roster lists sellers with weights and prices including Tom Allington 855 pounds $28 50 and Misegachs Bros Larry Peetz 960 pounds $25 50 along with John Meyer John Ommen Eddie Robirds 835 pounds $28 50 Joe Robirds Larry Kurz 690 pounds $28 Lonnie Lessman 820 pounds $29 Peg Allington 740 pounds $28 50 Janda Tobin Drug Dave Allington 965 pounds $30 Consumer's Co op Dalton Bob Runge 830 pounds $28 50.
A list of convictions shows William Henderson and Glen Bennett for speeding each fined 25 dollars plus costs. Other offenders include Bill Lloyd for no muffler with 15 dollar bond forfeiture, Daniel Virgil for disturbance 15 dollar bond forfeiture, and multiple drunkenness and disturbance cases with bonds forfeited or jail time. Drunk defendants Rex Gilworth and Rumaldo Salas were noted out of town, and Richard Hall and Stanley Brestal faced 30 days in jail or bond forfeitures.
A long list of fines includes Edwin Sorge, Charles Ogden, Rose Barnard, Joseph Hirsch, and others for drunkenness, speeding, and related offenses with bonds forfeited or costs imposed. The report also notes school registrations and boundary lines for East and West schools affecting kindergarten through eighth grade pupils and bus routes.
Supt. C. E. Young says plans are complete and faculty filled for Kimball's opening on Tuesday September 4 with enrollment of the largest student body yet.
Short chunky pods of okra are usually better eating than the long slender pods according to a taste observation. The comparison emphasizes texture and flavor differences between pod shapes.
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