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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1956
Page
5
Family holiday fun ideas for kids include DIY centerpieces from paper paint pails wrapped in gold gift wrap and ribbon. Create jingle bell edge cups with holes for bells, candle place settings in foil lined cups, and playful hat and caroler crafts using paper cups and sequins.
In Decatur an unsettled voter named J Ross Patterson faced challenge as unregistered. An investigation showed a J R Patterson of a Springfield Illinois precinct had died. Patterson produced a witness proving he was the living man and was permitted to vote.
HAL BOYLE notes diamonds are cheaper now than in 1946 with 4 carat prices $90 to $220 and 1 carat $545 to $1,175, predicting prices will rise as marriages increase and diamonds gain in wedding rings and men’s wear.
An anecdotal tale recounts Agnes who gains diamonds through relatives and a jeweler, dons them in court, and wins the king. The narrator notes women wear most diamonds and cites trivia: 75 percent of gem diamonds sold in the United States, average engagement ring price $211, average size 30 points.
Brookfield Missouri AP reports Melvin Carter attempting a hitch ride along a highway when a passing car struck his outstretched thumb. He suffered a severe bruise and sought medical treatment before catching the next bus home.
Historical note says American Indians practiced burying fish to enrich soils for corn crops. This method aimed to boost yields by providing nutrients to the soil over time.
In New Delhi AP says Indian engineers are in Russia to train for the one million ton steel mill being built for India. An additional 606 Indian engineers and technicians will travel to Russia for similar training over the next two years.
Leftover rare roast beef may become Beef Stroganoff by cutting into strips about 1 to 1.5 inches long and 0.25 inch thick. Mix with onion and mushroom strips sautéed in butter, add sour cream bouillon and prepared mustard, heat through without boiling, and season with salt and pepper.
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