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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1959
Page
8
Railroad workers and families gain higher retirement and survivor benefits under 1959 amendments signed by the President. Unemployment and sickness benefits rise, with tax changes for employers and workers. Retroactive adjustments apply to past benefits and checks from mid-1958 onward. Beneficiaries are advised not to write to speed adjustments.
Winter barley near Sidney, about 17 miles southeast and near the Colorado line, shows stronger growth than in other county areas. The crop has recovered from late winter damage estimated at up to 5 percent, with the Tilghman fields advancing more than elsewhere.
Congressman Donald F. McGinley urges Nebraskas Fourth District youths to apply for military academy nominations. Applications due by June 8 with Civil Service exams in mid July, leading to classes beginning 1960. Nominations possible to Air Force, Naval, Military, and Merchant Marine Academies for residents ages 17 to 22 in good health and character.
Nearly 200 ponies from 12 states will enter the National Registered Shetland Pony Show at the 1959 Nebraska State Fair. Edwin Schultz on the fair board received word from Robert Swanson, board member from Nebraska City, area six of the Shetland Pony Breeders Association.
A reader notes the value of military academies for capable students. The piece argues the cost to the student is negligible and that those who can succeed at these academies prove intelligence. Rewards are said to outweigh the tough graduation journey.
Among the entries already received for the show which will be held Tuesday and Wednesday September 8 and 9 Curtiss Frisco Pete a four time national grand champion from Fernwood Farms Barrington Illinois will return. The Victor Adding Machine Company presents a 6 pony hitch exhibition. The National Shetland pony show joins the regular State Fair pony show with judging on Sunday September 6. Nineteen exhibitors entered 123 ponies last year. The State Fair sponsors a third year quarter horse show a moved American Quarter Horse Association event set for Thursday and Friday September 9 and 10.
Local merchants advertise money saving deals in this issue of the Sidney Telegraph, highlighting prices, discounts, and special sales to attract shoppers. Readers are urged to compare offers and visit participating stores for savings.
A simple method to shell popcorn involves rubbing an ear of corn up and down on a washboard over a dish pan. Wearing a glove protects knuckles from bruising during the process.
Classified notice urges readers to use the Telegraph wantads for selling or trading items. Readers are invited to place ads to reach local buyers and trade partners.
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