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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1950
Page
6
An open house at the Sidney Power Plant will showcase improvements since city ownership, with safety guidance for visitors. The plant details a major expansion, cost figures, and efficiency gains from 1947 to 1949, including new diesel engines and reduced reliance on transmission lines, plus plans for public viewing and accountability.
The Cheyenne County Soil Conservation District reports distributing about 25,000 seedling trees to cooperators and stockpiling 300 pounds of intermediate wheat grass seed for ready planting. Demonstration grass plots were developed by secretary Le Moyne Johnson. Key issues include office closures when technicians are in the field and a shortage of technical help. Recommendations call for keeping the office open one day weekly in winter and hiring a clerk from the County Agent’s office as receptionist. The district plans to continue spreading soil conservation values into 1950 for the benefit of current and future generations.
Don Brown of the Lodgepole Flying Service has just been approved as flight instructor under new government regulations which make it easy for veterans to sign up to start or continue their flying lessons. He urges all vets to see him at once to begin flying. Brown operates the Lodgepole Flying Service and is in charge of the Sidney Municipal Airport and will provide instruction at Sidney field when facilities meet requirements, expected soon.
We extend sincere thanks and appreciation to the Sidney Chamber of Commerce for the beautiful flowers sent on our opening day. Crosby Motor Co.
Miss Violet Shepherd, Cheyenne County home extension agent, appointed chairman of the 1950 Red Cross Fund campaign. Ralph Thompson notes her 1949 drive success and aims to raise funds for the Expanding Learn to Swim program. Campaign opens March 1.
Farm supply dealers must take extra precautions when handling 2 4 D chemical weed killer in stores and warehouses to avoid contamination of seeds and other materials.
Sextorp and Antelope locals of the Farmers Union announce a joint meeting at Potter Legion Hall Thursday evening January 12 at 6 30. Arvin Nielsen president of Sextorp Local No 725 states chili and oyster soup will be served with trim mings. Ladies may bring cake pie or sandwiches.
The Telegraph notes pencil sharpeners are inexpensive and readily available, highlighting low cost options for students and offices seeking quick, reliable sharpening.
Baby James Walter Banks the first newborn of Sidney in 1950 cried through his official photo at Taylor Hospital. He is pictured with parents Mr and Mrs Jack Banks Jr. and siblings Ivana Angeline aged 3 and Steven Jack aged 1. Photo credit Thompson.
Warren J. Wallis of the American Red Cross first aid water safety and accident prevention service visited Sidney last week to confer with Ralph Thompson Cheyenne County. Wallis aimed to set up a first aid instructors training program in the county with chapter officials assisting.
In 1947 insect damage reduced the United States cotton yield by a vast amount, with estimates reaching hundreds of billions of shirts and related domestic products. The disruption affected farmers and industries nationwide as pest activity curtailed fabric and textile output.
Plymouth introduces a redesigned 1950 line with a longer lower silhouette, re styled rear fenders and a larger rear window. The new car features a massive two bar grille, block letter name plate with a bold medallion, enhanced visibility, larger bumpers, revised instrument panel, and a 97 horsepower six cylinder engine with safety rims and hydraulic brakes. D. S. Eddins calls it the greatest value offered, combining beauty with economy and high mechanical standards.
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