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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1975
Page
8
The Library notes an overall increase in holdings, adds new items and facilities, and reports a policy shift with overdue notices costing patrons. It highlights a 60 percent pay, 30 percent use, and 10 percent abuse distribution, urging patrons to renew books early to avoid charges.
Des Moines AP reports that U S farmers could soon run tractors on soybean oil, signaling a potential shift in fuel sources. The story notes growing interest in crop-based fuels and delays or costs in adoption. Researchers and industry watchers discuss viability and environmental implications for agriculture and energy policy.
In 1609 Henry Hudson sailed up the Hudson River aboard the Half Moon and anchored at what is now West Point, marking a notable early exploration milestone in the region.
Three Dawson County ranchers Lyle Talbot Niles Wallace and Jerome Lemmer cooperatively installed over 19 500 feet of two inch plastic pipe to supply stock tanks on three ranches from a Lemmer well The project cost about 13 000 with Great Plains Conservation Program and Rural Environmental Assistance Program aid The system feeds 15 stock tanks and allows cattle to reach all corners of the pasture The arrangement cut waste and is recommended to other ranchers Also noted is a New Harmony Indiana historical feature on early 19th century education civic clubs and schooling innovations in a small community with a population around 971
Northwestern Bell seeks upper Midwest artists to submit artwork for a 1976 calendar marking the nation’s bicentennial. The calendar will feature original paintings by men and women in the region. Applications are available at the Northwestern Bell Telephone Co business office at 11th Ave and Jackson St.
Everett Green is hospitalized at St. Luke's Hospital in Denver Colorado after heart surgery in February. He suffered kidney failure and required a heart lung kidney machine. Edna Green stays with him, their son Edan and his wife live in Denver. Cards may be sent to the hospital or his son's home at 754 Francis Street Longmont CO 80501.
The Helping Hands Garden Club met at the home of Mrs. Sian Raddalz with host Mrs. Jack Easterly. Ten members answered roll call and shared garden order plans. Committees formed for a dinner fundraiser, with Velma Raddatz and Jan Easterly on the dinner committee and Judy McElroy, Kathryn Walker, and Norma Fleming on entertainment. The April 10 meeting will feature a Chinese Auction to raise funds. Pam Fleming located in Overland Park, Kansas, notes Northeastern Junior College girls basketball team.
Mr and Mrs Ted Fleming hosted a two week gathering with relatives and friends across Arizona California Nevada and Colorado. Attendees included Frank Ozga Sedona Evelyn Charles Vilda and the Larry Fleming family with Dorito and Jack Easterly Hank Gell Doug Robirds and others. The group attended the Far Mar-Co Convention in Denver and visits spanned Phoenix Las Vegas Albuquerque Overland Park and San Diego with multiple generations present. The reunion culminated with a Denver trip to meet a granddaughter and great grandson and Ken Fleming's family joining the celebration.
Readers comment on the new Jook and Telegraph reforms. Some approve the broader coverage of schools, churches, and local boards while others dislike the shift away from routine items. Several say headlines and local community notes are missed or confusing. Telegraph invites further reader input.
Lorenzo reports many friends from the area attended an open house at B and B Sales with a long line from morning to afternoon. Dealers and factory reps were present and extended good wishes. They later held a motel dinner and several representatives joined the Browns for Grace Baptist church Sunday before departing.
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