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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1940
Page
6
The council appointed a three member park commission to guide future park undertakings. The group will focus on landscaping tree planting construction of a shelter house rest rooms and related work while maintaining closer public contact. Mayor R E Roche notes the commission will reflect general opinion to aid council recommendations.
A Sidney organization forms a co op elevator firm to handle shipping marketing warehousing and mercantile business under a corporate plan. The aim is to obtain the best prices for agricultural products and remit large net returns to shippers and producers while efficiently grading and marketing outputs and buying staple farm and home goods for stockholders.
Cheyenne County A C A outlines farm storage and warehouse loan values for wheat barley and rye with explicit fees, insurance, interest, and maturity terms. Loans cover farm storage and warehoused wheat with various grade values and eligibility rules for barley and rye including storage on farm requirements and test weight standards.
Acquaintances recount a tense stance with Johnny and Dersham amid a shooting, a standoff, and a closing closet door. Ulrich and Miss Puckett describe their links to Johnny, his ex convict status, and quiet dances as authorities consider a legal clash over a cheap-living scheme and a state liquor monopoly controversy.
Several were treated Sunday and Monday after a two-car crash east of town. Mrs Clyde Robertson of Gurley sought care at Taylor Hospital after her husband’s vehicle collided with Ellis Robbins of Sidney. Robbins said he waited for two cars but missed Robertson’s approach. Robertson’s car overturned. Deputy Barton Taylor noted others in both cars were shaken but not seriously hurt.
Miss Francis Wright a 23 year old Sioux City teacher drove her car into the side of a Burlington motor train at Laurel. Rochelle 3 daughter of Mr and Mrs E W Feterson died at Hold rege of burns from sitting in a bucket of hot water used to scald chickens. Mrs E A Boell 70 of Lincoln died at Gothenburg and H A Jennings 63 Blakeman Kans died at Benkelman of old auto accident injuries. Omana holiday drivers injured in traffic crashes included Lloyd Grimm 24 former Nebraska football player whose skull was fractured when his car hit a bridge. A cavern near Madison trapped three bridge workers but they were dug out and recovering.
Swinbank explains beetle control methods for a garden. dusting with sodium fluosilicate and hydrated lime kills beetles, with full effect after two days. Additional measures include Paris Green lime spray, Zinc Arsenite spray, Bordeaux mixture with calcium arsenate, and hand picking into kerosene.
Charles A. Houge, son of Lou Houge of Sidney, has completed a new police radio tower for the Cheyenne police department. He has also managed servicing and maintenance of radio patrol car equipment for years, and his Cheyenne shop is regarded as one of the region’s most modern and well equipped.
Winter plans mandamus action against Secretary Swanson to force petitions before the Nov 5 election. Petitions show 54140 signatures, above the 49695 requirement, with 10 percent of gubernatorial vote as basis. Proposals include seven mills on farm property and 15 mills on city property unless 60 percent approve. Two other initiatives failed to meet requirements. If kept off ballot, state advertising savings estimated near 60000. Also notes two constitutional amendments on educational lands and county home rule enabling act.
Inland of Omaha secures paving contracts while unsurfaced streets linger in the business district. City council approves M. W. Osborn for a Plymouth police car, Babcock and Hossack bids for a street flusher and tractor. Warner Denver lands turbine pump for the new city well. A $400 summer music fund is authorized. meeting adjourned near midnight.
Nebraska's general fund briefly showed a surplus at the new fiscal year start on July 1 but has fallen about 180,000 into the red. Deputy Treasurer W H Price cited missing monthly property tax remittances from counties, which are due by the 10th. The fund began with a balance of 18,401 and total assets stood at 20,878,141 at June 30 close.
A waitress and Cordelia Puckett describe a plan to move a gun from Miss Puckett’s purse to Ulrich during a sheriff’s office consultation attended by an attorney. The narrative details coordinating travel to Brush, Sterling, and Sidney, hair dye and alibis, and a jailbreak linked to a man named Dersham.
Seagram's cut account from Paxton and Gallagher and sold 200 cases to Terry Carpenter at a four gain price. Carpenter reduced retail prices below the fair trade minimum, provoking protests from other dealers. A Seagram's representative threatened court action while Carpenter suggested the distiller buy back stock at list price plus freight to net about $800 profit. The firm has not decided on further steps.
Cheyenne County poultry guidance urges better egg quality through summer measures. Extension expert Redditt advises removing male birds to prevent spoilage, gathering eggs three to four times daily, cooling in damp storage, and using cooled cases. Health tips include hydration, light clothing, and recognizing heat exhaustion vs sunstroke for prompt care.
Advice on beating heat warns against taking shade thermometer readings literally and cautions that salt intake, heat exhaustion, and sunstroke are distinct risks. It recommends avoiding long sun exposure indoors or out and not overdoing sunbathing to stay safe during hot days.
Be cooled with water or wet cloths. If a hose and water are at hand, a running stream may be directed over the entire body. When conscious, give the patient cold water, but no stimulants. Call a doctor.
The article notes that Dutch was the language of instruction on Manhattan for 150 years from 1633, with the first New World school established by the West India Company for colonist children. Instruction continued in Dutch until 1783, reflecting the Dutch settlement of Nieuw Amsterdam.
In Browns Wells Mississippi guests host parties to hunt frogs with pronged gigs. The popular pastime draws sports fans into the countryside where some frogs weigh two pounds or more and are prized for creole cooking.
For sale in The Telegraph, stenographers note books priced at ten cents each. Limited quantity available, first come, first served. Ideal for students and office use.
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