Commissioners Audit Claims At Sidney Nebraska Court House
The 1949 Board of County Commissioners met at the Courthouse in Sidney to audit claims and approve payments. Present were George Coulter, Cecil Hunt, J. L. Pindell, and others. Expenditures totaled 125,061.67 in Drug Fund claims and November fee disbursements, with adjournment set for January 3, 1950 unless called earlier.
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Sidney
Nebraska
Board of County Commissioners
George Coulter
Cecil Hunt
L. M. Clinton
I. L. Puindell
Couny
Drug Fund
Tabor Brandt
Herman Baumbach
George H. Buss
Clarence C. Bacus
August Buss Do
Herman Bolz
John Bruce
Wm. W. Chambers
Arthur Chambers
Lloyd Frerichs
Archie Hafer
John J. Jurgens
Ed Kurth
L. Rose Do
Roswell Robinson
Lee E. Sivesind
Irvin H. Shinker
Earl C. Tebrinke
Joe Teague
J. L. Pindell
Buss
Arthur A. Norwood
James E. Oliverius
Harry H. Quinn
Herman Bolt
Lloyd Everichs
Wm. Chambers
A. H. Michelman
Nebraska 2 4-D Weed Use Surges in 1949 Reported
Nebraska farmers sprayed about 1 280 000 acres with 2 4 D in 1949 up from 1948 as weed control expanded across crops and pastures. The state weed conference will outline the survey at the Lincoln fairgrounds January 5 6. Wheat acreage sprayed reached about 450 000 with corn 400 000 oats 120 000 and irrigated areas also saw gains. The number of farmer owned sprayers rose from 5 000 to 13 000. Commercial bowling league standings and scores are also listed with teams like Pips Horn Motor and Gambles, plus Triplicate Club bowler Bing Miller.
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Nebraska
Fairgrounds
Lincoln
J. D. Furrer
University of Nebraska
Pips
Horn Motor
Dalton Clothing
WFEFW
Amer. Legion
Waddells
Frontier
Gambles
Storys
Beckmanns
Stickneys
South Divide
Daltons
VFW
Amer.Legion
Genie
Stibley
Bing Miller
Triplicate Club
Honey production in 1949 tops 229 million pounds
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports honey production in 1949 at about 229,751,000 pounds, up 11 percent from 1948, produced by 5,591,000 bee colonies, down two percent. Average yield per colony was 41.1 pounds, up from 39 pounds in 1948.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Hoatzin Bird Noted For Clawed Wing Fingers
The hoatzin, a South American bird nicknamed the stinkbird, is among the few species with eyelashes and a notable trait. Young hoatzins bear clawed fingers on their wings they use to cling to tree branches as they climb.
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South America
Christmas Day Guests and Regional Family Gatherings
Local society notes list Christmas Day guests of numerous households including Mr. and Mrs. George W. Thompson and extended families from Kearney Fort Morgan Fremont Moorcraft and Omaha. Several visits continue into the week with travels to Kansas City Chicago and Los Angeles area. Influenza and hospital visits are noted along with furloughs and holiday arrivals from Lincoln Columbus and Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Thompson
Lee Sivesind
Donald Lee
Mary Tolles
Ronnie
Oliver Hoagstrom
Jack Scheurman
Joan
Ardith
John W. Schearman
Kearney
Kenneth Thompson
Kenny
Fort Morgan
Frank Hengl
Joyce Baumbach
Kansas City
Herman Baumbach
Francis H. Kucera
Lawrence H. Kucera
James H. Kucera
Francis
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles
Calif
Lawrence
Western Washington College
Bellingham
Wash
E. W. Barnes
Roche
Jimmy Nyman
Denver
M. D. Armstrong
Sharon Armstrong
Frank Frauendorfer
Marlene
Gordon Niemeller
Bobby
Deanna
Lawrence Brachtenbach
Corinne
Thomas Niemeller
Nick Brachtenbach
Mdn
Leo Brachtenbach
Kathryn
Mary
Ann
Rex Wilcox
Bridgeport
Wilcox
Harvey George
Cliff Thurston
Johnnie
Deborah
Leonard Kretz
P. J. Lenzen
Joe Music
Potter
Kermit Moore
George Moore
Raymond Maley
Leonard Xkretz
Fort Bragg
North Carolina
Sidney
Richard Toof
Columbus
Nebraska
John A. Clow
Lincoln
C. B. Toof
W. D. Powell
Roche Hospital
Bud Policky
Lisco
Study Finds Poorer Vision by Sixth Grade Children
Six of ten American school children end elementary grades with poorer vision than at entry. Dr. Darrell B. Harmon, a psycho physiologist, led extensive studies blaming lighting and other schoolroom factors for most visual problems observed.
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Darrell B. Harmon
Harmon
Hospital admissions and births list for area towns
Dated hospital column lists admitted and discharged patients by name from Kimball Gurley Crook and Chappell. Includes births: a daughter to Dean and Adams, a son to George White, a daughter to John Bailey, a son to Harvey Benzel, all in December. Another birth: son to Bernard Grothe on December 22.
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Kimball
Mike Kloberdanz
Harold Carlson
Maurine Rapp
Ed Jung
Edna Frame
Dean Adams
Harold Smith
Gurley
Shirley Benzel
Deanna’ Herboldsheimer
Rosalia Kohlschmidt
Crook
Colo
Rex Boehnke
Susan Rogers
George White
John Bailey
Harvey Benzel
ROCHE HOSPITAL ADMISSION AND DISMISSALS LIST
Admission and dismissal notices list patients by date and location. Names include Lester Hand Betty Durand Janice Borm Dale Niebaum Geraldine Harris Donald Schnell Ellis Barnes Hugh McKinnon Roberta Byrd Dan Lyngholm James Pallas Arvid Erickson Alvan Ballman Wayne Peterson and others with corresponding hospitals and towns.
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Lester Hand
Terry Gerke
Ray Pierson
Bernard Grothe
Potter
Wayne Peterson
Chappell
Betty Durand
W. D. Powell
Janice Borm
Dale Niebaum
Geraldine Harris
Donald Schnell
S. M. Perkins
H. M. Evans
SOD
Ellis Barnes
Fred Beyers
Paul T. Peterson
Bushnell
Hugh McKinnon
Edgar Peterson
Lodgepole
Glen Hedgecock
Esther O’dean
Dan Lyngholm
James Pallas
Roberta Byrd
Dan Duncan
Dean Scheele
Arvid Erickson
Alvan Ballman
Odessa
A. D. Waggoner
James Loaris
Police Court Guilty Plea In Driving While Intoxicated
In a hearing before Judge Glen Greenlee Wayne Schofield Sidney pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated. He received a $50 fine plus costs. James Meyers Sidney was fined $10 and costs for intoxication.
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Glen Greenlee
Wayne Schofield
Sidney
James Meyers
Swain Aid Fund Grows with Telegraph Donation Increase
The Swain Aid Fund at The Telegraph has risen by six dollars since the prior report for the Oliver Swain family left destitute by Christmas fire. Donors include A Friend contributing one dollar and The Telegraph adding five dollars, bringing the total to sixty one dollars.
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Telegraph
Oliver Swain
Coffee Stimulates Trade In World Markets
Coffee, whether or not it enlivens the drinker, stimulates international trade. In 1947 it ranked first among commodities imported into the United States, a position it has held since 1900 in many years. It remains a standout import item, though at times surpassed by sugar, hides and skins, rubber, wool and mohair, or silk.
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United States
Ohio Leads in Clay and Clay Products Industry
For many years Ohio has led the field in the production of clay and clay products. Clay was worked in the state before 1880 and the products are now many and varied. The preeminent position is due to extensive deposits of excellent fire clay, to huge shale deposits and to the skilled craftsmen and ceram ic engineers available to the industry.
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Ohio
Telegraph Ledger Outfitters Stock Binders and Sheets
We offer complete ledger outfits and post binders in stock and all types of sheets. If we do not have what you need we will order it for you.
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Telegraph
Dangers Of Using Gasoline In Kerosene Ranges
A warning about the dangers of operating kerosene ranges with gasoline. Kerosene ranges are designed for kerosene only and gasoline is far more flammable. Using the wrong fuel poses great risk even when kerosene is used with caution.
Drive Carefully on Snowy or Slippery Roads
Drive carefully and slow down on snow or slick pavement for safety. Ten miles an hour is often the maximum safe speed. Stay alert for pedestrians and children on sleds, as you may be unable to stop quickly. Avoid sudden stops to prevent skidding.
Cordovan Mahogany Color Used in Modern Furniture
Cordovan mahogany is a deep dark red finish resembling Cordovan leather. It is commonly applied to contemporary pieces to contrast with bleached modern finishes.
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the Fox
Robert Cummings
Ann Blyth
Percy Kilbride
Bridge Fund
Arthur Chambers Do
Jerry Hume
Frank An Do Eee
Lewis E. Million
Barbara Laney
City Auditorium
Miss Laney
Zike
Fred Bergin
Sidney City Auditorium
Zike’s
Linden St
Inc
Raymond Grim
James Roman
Swain Aid Fund
Clay State
Lauras’ Floral and Gift Shop
Mee
Tce
Dodge
Elwell Motors
Illinois
Sidney, Nebraska
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