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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1952
Page
9
Farmers urged to send seed samples to the state analysis office in January for germination purity and noxious weed checks. Robert Colburn said early submission speeds results by planting time. Each farmer may submit three samples free. additional samples cost 1.50 each.
County commissioners elected George Fleming as chair for 1952 at a Tuesday meeting and organized the county’s offices for another year. Four new fair board members were named. Dr Jason Roche was appointed county physician and several other appointments were approved, mostly reappointments. The four county banks were named official depositories. The board meets again next Tuesday to begin the New Year. The county’s finances and tax collection were described as in tip-top shape.
The Right Reverend Howard R. Brinker, Episcopal Bishop of Nebraska, will visit Christ Church Sidney on Sunday morning January 13 at 11 00 a m to confirm adults and preach. A parish dinner honoring Bishop Brinker and the confirmands will follow at 509 p m.
Yale researchers David Lester and Leon Greenberg report that inhaling alcohol vapor cannot soberly intoxicate a person under normal breathing or during exertion. They note up to 62 percent of inhaled vapor can enter the bloodstream, but rapid oxidation prevents intoxication. only high room concentrations could raise impairment and Antabuse warnings deter continued drinking.
Visitors to Hawaii head for the beach with Waikiki as surf central. They rent boards, take lessons from beachboys, and ride outrigger canoes. Old Hawaii used small boards. now solid redwood and hollow boards 10 to 14 feet are common. Beginners learn quickly, while expert breaks like Zero Break bring 30 foot waves. Waikiki surf ranges from 3 to 4 feet to rare big breaks.
Sailors in the early 1800s mistook crystals found in the crater for diamonds and renamed the landmark. The hill then known as Leahi, meaning the place of fire, became Diamond Head reflecting the supposed gems.
Research veterinarians identified two sheep diseases causing losses. A gas gangrene type germ causes enterotoxemia, now countered by a successful lamb vaccine. A Texas scientist found a virus causes sore mouth and developed an effective immunizing vaccine. A shared vaccine approach mirrors smallpox methods, aiding sheep worldwide.
A list of court actions includes John L. Brown of Julesburg Colorado fined $10 and costs for intoxication. Ben Weimer of Sidney charged with disturbance with $10 and costs. George Rupp of Maryland ordered out for intoxication. Wesley Meyers of Sidney ordered out for disturbance. John L. Loos of Bridgeport fined $10 and costs for reckless driving. Dennis Ross of Sidney fined $1 and costs for making a U-turn. Lloyd Pierce of Scottsbluff fined $10 and costs for intoxication. Bob Fleck of Sidney fined $10 and costs for intoxication. Henry Blett of Sidney fined $10 and costs for intoxication. Alma Holyrock of Sidney fined $15 and costs for intoxication. Kenneth R. Knapp of Sidney fined $1 and costs for running through a stop sign. Beryl Ryan of Sidney fined $10 and costs for intoxication.
Ernest Schadegg, operator of Ernie's Conoco Service in Sidney since 1940, announced this week that he discontinued operation on Tuesday. Wesley Berry and Cliff Jensen take over the station, renaming it B and J Conoco Service. Schadegg plans for little immediate change and may stay in Sidney. new managers intend to run it along his established lines.
Four H tractor club leaders will train by doing at meetings in Lincoln January 23 to 26 and in North Platte January 30 to February 1.
The Rosebud Lumber Company sues Frank Helms and Guarantee Mutual Life Insurance in Nebraska Supreme Court over money claimed from building material purchases. Dis missed in district court by Judge John Kuns. Heaton and Connors appeal for the lumber firm. Heaton, Knicely, Mattoon argued for the sides. A decision will be handed down later.
Quality pays as high grade putty and glazing materials ensure properly glazed sash. Proper glazing prevents moisture penetration and costly damage to window frames.
Long term debt of Class I railroads on December 31, 1950 amounted to 9,280,902 dollars, 13 percent below 1943 figures. The decline largely reflects railroad reorganizations carried out in the intervening period.
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