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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1952
Page
3
PRINEVILLE Ore After controversy the town installs parking meters in the downtown business district. Old residents recall hitching posts and free horse parking and call the meters a modern Jessie James. Advocates say meters ease congestion and provide city revenue.
Western Nebraska and surrounding regions endure a blistering summer as records fall and humidity soars. Observers note June was dry early then wet late, with Chadron Alliance Scottsbluff and Sidney reaching 99 to 106 degrees and record lows slipping to the low 30s. Residents question if regional climate has shifted while noting nationwide heat.
Ohio State University reports a band seeding method that places seed over a fertilizer band but not touching it. Seed is dropped behind the drill so most seed sits above the fertilizer, aiding nutrient uptake and higher alfalfa yields. Savings of 3 to 4 dollars per acre are possible. Summer seeding suits alfalfa clover and legume-grass mixes, with July to August planting. Three essentials: good seed bed, proper depth, and adequate nutrients.
The U S Department of Agriculture urges careful use of residual insecticide sprays on bin walls and floors to protect new crop storage. A sanitation program with FDA and Fish and Wildlife Service aims to promote sprays to kill storage insects and prevent infestations of newly harvested grain. DDT, methoxychlor, pyrethrum, and allethrin formulations are discussed with safety notes and dosage guidance. consult county agent if unsure.
An unusual self raising stock gate unlatches and lifts several inches to clear rocks and snow. With two latches it can stay raised to allow small animals a creep while restraining larger ones. Constructed and strung with barbed wire. A second note mentions an elastic durable finish for over shoes baked on during rubber curing.
In Worthington Minnesota the Kiwanis Club organized an all night post prom event for juniors and seniors. Sixty two cars and chauffeurs ferried teens between a midnight snack a movie a square dance and an open air breakfast. The effort kept youths off the roads until dawn and earned praise from students and parents alike.
New York crime expert urges travelers to thief-proof homes before vacations. Six precautions include canceling milk and newspaper deliveries, notifying the postman, informing police, arranging a trusted neighbor to monitor, securely storing valuables, and locking all windows and doors.
Canton PA reports several Bradford County communities Towanda Sayre Athens Troy and Wyalusing face prosecution under Pennsylvania 1945 Clean Streams law for delays in building sewage treatment works. The act imposes fines from 25 to 100 dollars and 10 dollars daily penalties for continued noncompliance.
A concise citation of Calvin Coolidge emphasizing that the rights of individuals should be honored before property rights, expressing a philosophy that personal rights take precedence in governance and society. The remark frames a balance between liberty and property in constitutional thought.
Bank capital and liability figures show deposits from individuals partnerships and corporations totaling 448,296.92 with capital accounts and reserves listed. The document details common stock par value 25,600.00 and other totals, culminating in total liabilities and capital accounts of 1,610,799.49.
The State Federal Bureau of Agricultural Statistics reports winter wheat ready for harvest across the South Platte area except some late fields and a few southwestern counties. Heat wave damage was light in the eastern half, with shrinkage heavier in the west. Panhandle hailstorms damaged 24 counties, notably North Platte Valley and Cheyenne and Devel counties. Corn progress remains good with much laid by and expected knee to waist height.
The L G D T B club met June 26 at Mrs Albertine Juedes home with Donna Moench presiding. Demonstrations on French seam and buttonhole were given. guests Patty Good and Ruthie Jucoes attended. Meeting adjourned to July 3 at Barbee Smiths home after lunch. Also Girl Scout Troops No 1 and 2 met June 24 at Clarence Meyer home planning a bake sale for June 28 to fund uniforms.
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