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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1949

Page

11

Kuns Holds Court In District Session Thursday

District Judge John Kuns presided Thursday morning in the district court room. Charles R. Hanson of Julesburg Colo pleaded guilty to forgery and received a two year sentence to the Nebraska State Penitentiary for buying a typewriter at Hornaday’s store in Sidney. Billy Williams pleaded guilty to carrying a concealed weapon and was fined fifty dollars plus costs. Divorce decrees were granted in Sally A Leisner vs Harry D Leisner and Florence Feutz vs John J Feutz.

John Kuns Charles R. Hanson Nebraska State Penitentiary Hanson Julesburg Colo Hornaday Sidney Billy Williams Sally Alvina Leisner Harry Darwin Leisner Florence Feutz John J. Feutz

Babcock Sees Demands For Local Control

Senator Ray Babcock reported from an 11 state convention that states seek to regain control from Washington. He cited strong demand to cut government expenses, targeting assistance, roads, and fish and game. Nebraska aims to save up to 1.5 million dollars yearly via a new comptroller led economy drive. Delegates at Davenport Iowa urged returning controls to local levels to achieve noticeable reductions.

Ray Babcock Council of State Governments Washington Babcock North Dakota Sidney Nebraska Davenport Iowa

Trailer Court Planned Here at Mayfair Camp

Mr and Mrs O D Slayter announce a modern trailer court at Mayfair Camp east of town with space for about thirty trailers. A year round fireproof building will house showers lavatories and laundry and a Maytag self service laundry will be installed. Occupancy expected by September 1 with running water and electric service to each trailer. The facility aims to serve oil crew workers needing temporary housing amid ongoing trailer shortages in Sidney.

O. D. Slayter Mayfair Mr. Slayter Sidney

New Locomotive to Be in City Sunday

A new gas turbine locomotive developed by General Electric and tested by Union Pacific will visit Sidney Sunday afternoon, on display from one to two at the 10th Avenue crossing. Access inside the engine will be prohibited.

Sidney General Electric Union Pacific Railroad 10Th Avenue Crossing

Sunol Legion Club predicts harvest largely completed next week

Predictions say the bulk of harvest operations around Sunol next week will finish by midweek. The average yield is reported to be around 25 to 30 bushels with excellent quality and light weed infestation. Storage and box cars are in good shape and farmers express satisfaction with the outcome.

SUNOL Jack Thorne Sidney Dean Steward American Legion Club Bill Barrett Edward Gass Steward North Platte Hastings McCook

Objection to Western Union Service Curtailment Stirs Debate

A Chamber of Commerce letter argues Western Union should keep full public service in Sidney, opposing curtailed hours and service. It contends Western Union must accept occasional losses, urges government review, and notes Northwestern Bell’s $400000 modernization as a standard for local growth.

Chamber of Commerce Western Union Sidney Northwestern Bell Telephone Company

Breeding Hens Require Vitamin Mineral Reserve Diet

Breeding hens need a reserve of vitamins and minerals with rations rich in animal protein concentrates such as fish meal meat scraps and dried skim milk and include feeds like dried whey and dried brewer s yeast to support reproduction and health.

Harvest Returns Across Districts Signal Mixed Yields

Harvest reports from Brownson Sidney and Lorenzo show wide variation. Brownson records 25 to 45 bushels per acre with good storage and steady box car flow. Sidney notes 12 to 15 bushels on average with seven to eight in places and expects a wind up next week. Lorenzo reports 10 to 15 bushels with decent quality and improving storage as box cars tighten. Local observers call the overall season the fastest and better than expected in most areas.

Ray Wills Tech Weatherman Brownson Sidney Lorenzo Lorenzo Territory

Ironing Tip: Starching Cuts Time and Dirt Build-up

Starching clothes halves ironing time and keeps dresses skirts shirts and blouses cleaner longer. It helps shed dirt and dust and maintains a crisp look for two days instead of one.

Frosts Drive Strawberries Breeding for Hardiness

Early spring frosts in the early 1940s severely damaged initial strawberry crops. The experience spurred plant breeders to prioritize frost hardiness as a highly desirable trait in strawberries.

Selection of Bulls for Growth in Beef Cattle

Studies show growth rate in beef cattle is largely set by parent stock. Bulls should be chosen not only for pedigree and appearance but also for their own growth rate under normal feeding conditions.

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