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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1956
Page
7
Nebraska state banks show a continued drop in farmer loans in 1955 as farm prices drift downward. Loans to farmers fell 12 percent from 1952 peak, while real estate and consumer loans rose. Banks eased support gradually, helping farmers adjust amid lower price levels.
Local readers warn that developers clear trees and erode soil while bulldozers and plants follow. The piece urges ordinances for development approval, guides shaping yard greenery with modest, low growing foundation plantings, and stresses phased, economical long term landscaping.
A medical note from the State Department of Health explains acne during adolescence. It describes psychological impact, causes, and the mild, self resolving nature, with tips on sleep, diet, exercise, and hygiene. It recommends visiting a family doctor or dermatologist and mentions a free booklet available from the State Health Department.
The Happy Helpers 4 H Club held its third meeting at Twila and Jolene Larsen’s home with a sack lunch and roll call naming a synthetic fabric. Plans were discussed for the Share The Fun Festival and a swimming party. Demonstrations covered slip basting collars and bias joining. The next meeting is scheduled for June 22 at Beverly Higgins’ home.
Police hold fifteen garage door locks stolen by youths crafting a home made skeleton key. Officers say the suspects removed locks from residential garages and attempted entry. The city declared the items recovered and awaiting owners.
Cheyenne County commissioners met June 19 1956 in Sidney Nebraska to audit claims from Road Bridge Gasoline Rural Mail Route and other funds. Claims totals and fund allocations are listed with payments to numerous local residents and officials. The session adjourned to July 1 1956 with minutes approved and official seals.
The Box Butte County total property valuation for 1956 is $47,149,880, down from 1955’s $48,549,947. Personal property values fell about 30 percent, with 4,159 personal schedules filed and $4,861,015 total assessed personal property. Assessor Harold Snyder reported the figures.
PFC Leroy A. Dove son of Mr and Mrs Dean Dove of Potter completed a five week course in leadership map reading and military subjects at the Seventh Army Non-Commissioned Officer Academy in Munich Germany He is a radio operator with Headquarters Battery 34th Antiaircraft Artillery Brigade Dove entered the Army in June 1954 did basic at Fort Ord California and arrived in Europe in January 1953.
Andrew Langye explains common wall plug faults from frayed or loose wires. He details disconnecting the cord, removing damaged wire, exposing one and a quarter inches, threading through the plug, tying a knot, taping, and reassembling. He cautions against neglecting proper terminal wrap and urges household reminders to avoid cord pulls.
A picnic in Legion Park on Wednesday hosted by the Plainview Extension Club featured an Outdoor Cookery lesson led by Mrs Frank Morey and Mrs Burgett Peetz. Club president Mrs Don Lafler supervised a brief meeting. recreation was run by Mrs George Deaver and Mrs James Deaver with prizes awarded to Mrs Stewart Brown and Mrs Morey. Herschel Spearow received a gift from her secret pal. The next gathering will be hosted by Mrs Don Lafler in September.
Rock Hill Oil Co announced a large water flooding project for the Smith Enders field nine miles south of Kimball. The $0.5 million capex and $3.5 million operating cost target an additional 3.5 million barrels, boosting output and extending the field’s life. A unitization agreement, effective June 1, unites 9 landowners and 37 wells under a working interest committee with field engineers.
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