Farmer’s Ducks Sell Out After Want Ad Try
A farmer ran a want ad to sell ducks, ordering the ad twice but sold out the day the first ad appeared. Telegraph Want Ad page urged readers to try the classified section.
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1953
Page
6
A farmer ran a want ad to sell ducks, ordering the ad twice but sold out the day the first ad appeared. Telegraph Want Ad page urged readers to try the classified section.
The City Council plans a dog control ordinance discussion on Monday March 9. Police anticipate needing a full-time officer for a month or two to enforce any effective law. Licensing may not suffice to prevent roaming and some cities impound dogs. a teethy measure is expected.
The group met at leader Mrs. Dean DeLong's home on February 10 for a Valentine party with games and prizes and a delicious lunch. On February 28 members again gathered at the leader's home to embroider Blue Bird handkerchiefs and share a lunch.
Community notices from Potter include church schedules with Sunday School at 9 45 and Worship at 11, plus a Methodist Youth Center supper for basketball teams on March 7. Women’s Society meeting March 11, hosted by several women. many local families host dinners, visits, and travels. Potluck and club events fill weekend and weekday evenings with bridge, club meetings, and social gatherings across Potter and nearby towns.
Gy Val Peterson named Paul Wagner of Nebraska as special assistant for administration. Wagner, long associated with Peterson since 1951, previously served at the White House and headed the Dakota County Star. Salary listed at 800 a year. Senate committee confirmation pending.
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