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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1950

Page

8

Jail Break Continues After Prisoner Attack at Court House

The jail escape attempt unfolds with Braasch injured by a hit from an unknown assailant as Mele seized his gun and fled toward the front of the courthouse. Mele surrendered after facing patrolman Busekist, while Mosley and Berry fled to a car with stolen keys. Berry had prior jail trouble and was sentenced to three and a half years. Mosley got three years for auto theft. Mele, once employed locally, faces new charges for depositing forged checks and passing another at a Sidney station.

Braasch L. M. Clnton Mele Meile Busekist Mosley Berry Don Born Bransch Nebraska State Penitentiary Maddox Fort Collins Colo

Soil Savers Urge Balanced Farming for Net Income

A speaker argues that balanced farming with grasses legumes in rotation, plus livestock production at lower costs, best secures farm net income amid price squeezes. He cites data showing 90 percent of farms with soil conservation saw average 35 percent production gains and urges neighbor influence through example.

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Agents To Attend Extension Meeting In Nebraska Panhandle

Cheyenne County agents Kenneth Van Skike and Miss Violet Shepherd will travel to Bridgeport Friday for a Panhandle agents meeting. A general program on the latest extension work information will be presented by Nebraskas Snimball County agent and district representative, who has been in Lincoln this past week conferring with specialists and district reps.

Cheyenne County Kenneth van Skike Violet Shepherd Bridgeport Nebraska Panhandle Teu Wmuiner Snimball Lincoln

Rotarians Face Lions In Dimes Benefit Tonight

Rotarians and Lions clash on the Sidney High School basketball floor in a Dimes for Polio benefit. Proceeds support the Cheyenne County March of Dimes fund with the main bout at 3 PM after a preliminary FFA versus Sidney High Mara ons game at 7 PM. Regular admission applies.

Rotary Club Lions Sidney High School Cheyenne County March of Dimes Fund Sidney Future Farmers of America Sidney High Maroons

Spring Arrives In Western Nebraska Headlines

The city notes spring warmth with above average temperatures on Sunday and Monday. Blue skies and breezes entice motorists to oil well sites near Sidney and Gurley. Teens switch from winter wear to cottons as marble games and bikes reappear signaling the season’s return.

Munday Sidney Gurley Nebraska

Skim Milk Feeding Rates for Hogs Reported

The Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association reports skim milk helps light hogs use feed more efficiently than heavy hogs. Economical feeding rates range from two to four pounds per pig per day.

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association

Bean Growers Eyes Cheyenne County Meeting on Plans

Growers in Cheyenne County will decide at a 7:30 p.m. meeting in the City Auditorium Legion rooms whether to form a Bean Growers Association. If formed it would join the Wyoming Nebraska Bean Growers Association to seek better bean marketing and higher growing standards. All interested bean growers are urged to attend.

Western Implement Co Auction Slated for March 2

The Western Implement Co advertises a large auction for Thursday March 2 featuring twenty six grain combines and substantial farm machinery. Estimated value exceeds 100000 dollars, sold at buyer’s price. George Frickey of Chappell will conduct the sale with free taxi service from Sidney Airport to the company building.

Western Implement Co Telegraph George Frickey Chappell Sidney

Scouters Plan Jamboree Training Sessions in Cheyenne

The Cheyenne Boy Scout district committee met Thursday to discuss sending local scouts to the National Jamboree at Valley Forge Pennsylvania. Rae Jones district chairman announced six advance training sessions for all scouters and scoutmasters beginning Thursday March 16.

Cheyenne Boy Scout District Valley Forge Pennsylvania Rae Jones

Paper clips and clamps stock at The Telegraph

Brief item notes that paper clips and paper clamps are stocked at The Telegraph office. No further details on quantities, prices, or dates are provided.

Telegraph

Midland A Cappella Choir to Perform in Sidney March 5

Midland College A Cappella Choir from Fremont Nebraska will give a concert at Sidney City Auditorium Sunday night March 5 at 8 o clock under the Dorcas Society of Trinity Lutheran Church. The group travels about 50 singers perform 400 concerts in 36 states Canada and Mexico. Director is Professor Oscar Lyders head of Midland music department.

Midland College Fremont Nebr Sidney City Auditorium Dorcas Society Trinity Lutheran Church United Lutheran School Midland A Cappella Midwest Canada Mexico Norway Germany Oscar Lyders Midland

Tractor Training Slated For 4-H Club

Four 4-H tractor training meetings for leaders are set in Emerson on Feb 21 Crete on Feb 23 McCook on Feb 28 and Alliance on March 2. Agricultural Extension Engineer Daniel A Kitchen will lead with Standard Oil Company of Indiana representatives and the University of Nebraska 4-H office issuing the announcement. We keep complete ledger outfits and post binders in stock. Also all types of sheets. If we don't have what you need we'll order it.

University of Ne Raska Emerson Crete McCook Alliance Daniel A. Kitchen Standard Oil Company’ of Indiana Telegraph

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