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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1956
Page
8
Consumer debt guidelines from a Reader's Digest condensed Changing Times article list three yardsticks for safe debt levels. It notes total debt should stay near 20 percent of annual income, payments should not exceed 10 percent of monthly income for 18 months, and debt total should be no more than one third of discretionary income. It warns against high installment loads and urges using credit for emergencies only.
Sidney Draw News notes the first wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Haupt with visits from relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kurz and family. The East Sidney Draw Club held a Feb 14 meeting at Mrs. Herman Van Aelstyn’s home with 13 members bringing handmade valentines and a lunch served. Several local residents and guests attended dinners and visits across the area, including trips to Chappell for John Deere Day and multiple calls at friends’ homes.
Ticket sales are underway for the Sidney High School Band Fifth Annual Mid Winter Concert directed by George Hinn. The 86 piece ensemble performs February 26 at 2:30 pm in the junior high gym with over 800 seats, featuring a diverse program including Law and Order March and River Jordan. Duke Snider leads major league RBIs with 266 this season.
Oil activity in Cheyenne County shows one wildcat plugged and another a possible duster. Anschutz Drilling Co abandoned Tank No 1 SW SW SW 17-15-52 after coring D and J sands with no shows. Herboldsheimer No 1 west of Potter also lack oil stains.
University engineers Paul Schleusener and H. H. Shull developed an experimental method to estimate daily water needs for crops and pastures. The system ties daily temperature and daylight to soil moisture loss, showing an error under one third of one percent, with plans to refine into a practical farmer tool supported by Aluminum Company of America funding.
Kenneth Way, 23, of Lodgepole, was found guilty of third offense speeding by Judge C W Smith in Cheyenne County Nebraska. Patrol report says he fled a chase on Highway 30 from west of Sunol to near Sidney on February 2, covering 8.7 miles in six minutes and ten seconds. Way paid 40 dollars for speeding and 10 dollars for driving with fictitious license plates.
The Amarillo Globe-Times surveyed 70 men on downtown streets to see who still favors Western wear. Eighteen wore wide-brimmed hats and only one wore high heeled boots.
The Nebraska Panhandle's snows this week keep western Nebraska hopeful for this season's crop. Snow was spotty but protected dormant wheat and packed soil around roots, aiding resistance to low temps. State reports say more snow would help moisture as frost thaws. Topsoil moisture is adequate, with livestock conditions favorable and mixed feed hay and grain supplies across counties.
Cold air pushed through the region with subzero lows and light Cheyenne County snow. At Sidney Airport peak winds reached 17 mph. A 53 year old Sidney man, Harry Studgvin, suffered minor injuries after his car hit a diesel engine at the 13th Ave crossing. Police reported several minor crashes including a taxi rear ending a stopped truck on 11th Ave near Illinois St. and two crashes at the 13th Ave Illinois St intersection involving Sidney residents.
Senator Roman Hruska presses quick passage of a tax refund bill for gasoline used in farm machinery. He notes a yearly $60 million farmer refund and up to $90 million saved if federal gas tax rises to 3 cents. He cites inequity, describes state refunds, and says House action with no dissent supports broader federal relief for farmers.
The Department of Agriculture will issue an order outlining policy for leasing government owned land for agriculture. Under Secretary Morse said discussions are ongoing with other agencies and an order is expected soon. Representative Miller notes 96000 acres held by the military are used for grazing or crops and seeks a ban in Nebraska.
State Engineer L N Ress returned from a Washington trip saying he is almost certain Congress will fund an expanded Interstate Highway program. He reported a study of the Biggs bill, which would raise taxes to cover the expansion. The plan would require states to match nine dollars for each federal dollar, totaling 2.5 billion from states over 13 years starting 1957.
Sunol residents welcome visiting relatives including Mr and Mrs Guy Gilbert and son Gerald from Bloomington NL. The Sunol Mustangs and Grades beat Lorenzo High and Grades, and the Sunol Grades played Brush at the Iliff Tourney, then defeated ABN and Daly Colo before losing to Dix in the consolation. Local outings include church dedication, a Lutheran service in Lodgepole, and various guests at several homes.
The Sidney Nebraska city council met at 7 30 pm with Mayor Thompson and five council members present. Bids for Sewer District No 31 and 13th Avenue sewer work were opened, Utilities Constructors Co. offered 799 99 and 842 01 while A C Smith Co. bid 804 00 and 854 00. low bid awarded to Utilities Constructors. Police car bids were opened. Joe A Gibson Inc. offered two 1956 Ford Mainline models for 2700 including trade ins and was approved. A referendum petition against Ordinance No 547 prompted preparation of repeal ordinance for February 27 1956. A pedestrian overpass petition was noted. Building permits granted to Horizons Unlimited Hamms Beverages Harold Lenz John Ruff N W Bell Telephone Co Joe Oliverius L&L Cafe and Livoni Construction Co. Occupational license for Frontier Music Co. approved. Garbage contract with Douglas M Boyd approved. January 1956 treasurer and utilities reports approved. Appropriation Ordinance No 477 approved. January bills and transfers approved. Final 1954 water extensions estimate of 5033 55 and retainer 500 00 paid. Resolution authorized the 85 percent 7703 31 due Utilities Constructors Co to be paid from the Sewer System Construction Fund upon sale of bonds by August 1 1956, with interest accruing. Council adjourned. Attest City Clerk Gordon R Tobin.
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