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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1975
Page
5
Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Parker of Sidney will mark their 50th wedding anniversary on Tuesday with a celebration in Chandler, Oklahoma. They will be joined by Mr. Parker’s brother Ralph and family, and by Mrs. M. C. Jensen of Long Beach, California.
Prairie Farmer reports U S laying hens at a multi year low, but remaining hens produce record eggs. Ohio State economist Ralph Baker says each laying hen adds about one extra egg per month, a gain of 34 eggs per hundred hens monthly since 1970. Healthier hens and selective breeding explain the rise.
The Nebraska Supreme Court voided Myron Karsten’s conviction for conspiracy to commit assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury, ruling the conspiracy statute did not apply as the intended crime would occur in Colorado. Karsten and Charles Shiger hired Thomas Spencer to assault James Michael Donelan, who dated Karsten’s wife, but the plan never materialized after Spencer notified authorities. U S planes began combat missions over South Vietnam between February 19 and March 22, 1965.
Gurley Farmers Union held its annual meeting at the Gurley Community Hall with speakers Jim Hiner of Fram-Mar-Co and Parks of Farmland Industries. Plaques were awarded to Ross Handley, Harry Schumacher, and Fred Kriesel for 42, 27, and 21 years of service. Roger Sorge and Arnold Draper were elected to replace and reenforce the board. Door prizes went to Dorothy Draper, Jo Alschwede, Robert Rexroth, Marvel Freudenberg, Ted Bules, and Dick Ladine. Lunch followed.
Washington AP reports for the first time the average U S household has fewer than three people. The Census Bureau notes a declining marriage rate, rising divorce rate, low birth rate, and more women remaining single into their 20s, with greater female work and independence reshaping family life.
Buff alo Bill Cody's Scouts Rest Ranch near North Platte Neb became a state park in 1965 after renovation. The 19 room home built 1886 housed a parlor and bedroom with bath and hosted guests including Annie Oakley. The site features a T barn and a large horse barn, with artifacts from the Wild West Show and a replica of the show.
Local residents visiting relatives include Mrs Elmer Klentz and daughter of Nampa Idaho and the Culek family of Dix plus Mr and Mrs Robert Bahl hosting a supper. The Inter-State Fire Tournament in Julesburg Colorado saw Gurley Firemen win a first, second and two thirds to place second. Major League Baseball results: Gurley beat Lodgepole 16 15 in extras. Numerous visits from Neal Rowan family and others, Legion Auxiliary set to meet, and many Idaho California travel mentions.
The Agriculture Department orders central routing of all information requests about the grain industry investigation. Special forms track media and congressional contacts to prevent leaks that could prejudice the case, as 20 indictments loom in New Orleans and Houston with possible expansion to other ports and major grain firms.
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