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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1964
Page
5
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Knerr were surprised by a skunk in their chicken house. The animal threatened to attack them, chased Mrs. Knerr to the house, then turned on her husband. He killed the skunk when she returned with a rifle. The incident warns farm families, especially with children, amid past rabies scares along the North Platte River.
Bridgeport offers a reward of 50 to 100 dollars for information leading to arrests and convictions in vandalism at Bridgeport State Lakes recreation area.
CHAPPELL Dr. Ward C Newcomb and Road Mentor who pioneered cow dental implants are splitting with a friendly dispute. The Colorado rancher holds a patent for a bovine dental plate, while the Nebraska dentist will continue using individual steel crowns first fitted to cattle in 1959. Newcomb has taken over Mentor's interest and improved the steel coverings. Mentor advocated covering all lower teeth and earned a patent for the plate. The aim is to prevent wear on a valuable cow's teeth to extend its life and productivity, as worn teeth can expose nerves and cause pain during grazing and drinking.
Oshkosh and area residents learn Brandt Appraisal company with Garden County cooperates has formed a county appraisal committee. Members Art Batie of Lisco Rush Snow Oshkosh and Bruce Cochran Lewellen will serve on the panel.
BAYARD Morrill County Extension Agent Don Siffring reports a spider mite scare is largely exaggerated. He notes mites exist in area corn but the situation is not serious yet and warns against unnecessary spraying due to confusion over mite identification and knowledge gaps.
Oshkosh railroad workers from Union Pacific are repairing and preparing to erect new bridges along the route. Merrill West says crews are installing a steel bridge across the ditch east of Oshkosh, with piling already driven, as they replace an old wooden bridge. Three screws are reported on site.
County Court at LeRoy lists multiple traffic and public disturbance cases. Richard Smith and Gary Ammerman charged with disturbing the peace, each $10 and costs. Charles Snedeker faced with operating without license and reckless driving, $40 and costs. Donald E Tuttle of Gering cited for driving over center line, $5 and costs. Alien D Ely cited for intoxication, $25 and costs. William D Babb cited for excess fuel. Francis John David Boyds Bentley of Orlean Virginia cited for speeding, $10 and costs.
LINCOLN Missouri Valley Construction Co of Grand Island announced as apparent low bidder for 8.4 miles of Interstate Highway between North Platte and Lexington. bids totaled 1,422,122 for paving and 783,180 for grading gravel detour and culverts. The bid was part of a state roads bid opening with total interstate bids at 5,238,216 and maintenance bids at 195,917. Also listed were low bids on non Interstate projects in Scotts Bluff and Kimball counties. In Montana, Governor Tim Babcock reported 1962 and 1963 traffic deaths fell, making Montana the only state with two straight-year reductions. Montana reported 229 fatalities in 1963, down 11 percent from 1962, while 1962 declined 7 percent from 1961. Nationally, traffic deaths rose 5 percent in both 1962 and 1963.
Description outlines an eight room residence with a balanced facade and attached grade level garage. Highlights include a cellar under the living room, a center hearing partition, a study or fourth bedroom, convenient rear lavatory, and mid level with living dining and kitchen. Upper level hosts three bedrooms and ten baths.
Marathon Oil Company announced through Marathon International Oil Company a preliminary agreement to acquire 50 percent of AB C Cities Service S.p.A. in Italy. The firm has over 600 outlets. upon completion the unit becomes AB C Petrolifera Italiana S.p.A with Marathon branding likely before year end.
Kimball marks a milestone as the 3500th telephone line is installed. Northwestern Bell Telephone Co reports a 17 percent gain in phones in 18 months, with the oil boom driving rapid growth since the early 1950s. The 3000th unit was installed in January 1963, and the total has doubled in eight years.
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