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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1947
Page
13
The Chamber of Commerce will hold a special meeting Monday at noon at Hazel's Cafe to hear State Senator Ray Babcock. He is returning home during the legislature's recess and will provide an up-to-date resume of legislation of interest to the area. He will discuss legislative problems if asked.
Sterling hospital treats C W Read for diabetes while local families travel to Idaho Seattle and Alaska. Peetz Invitational basketball crowns Peetz Town over Mitchell Pontiac. Siren of charity events includes pre nuptial shower for Ardys Werner and cancer society drive planning with Logan County leadership. Easter sunrise services and cantata at E E U B Church conclude week's activities.
Mrs Paul Vick and daughters with Mrs Ralph Foster and family made a business trip to Scottsbluff and Torrington on Monday. Mrs Fred Schuler is seriously ill under Dr Pankamw's care. Wednesday supper guests at J M C Gillespie home included Donald Lamb Donna and Clayton Gillespie Rodney. Piecemaker Club hosted by Mrs Clare Gillespie Thursday. Cleve Gillespie family and Margie Vick joined supper at J M C Gillespie home Thursday. Ted Englert visits before returning to Idaho for farming season. Mrs George Gillespie of Greenfield Iowa visiting J M C Gillespie home briefly.
The Sidney Business and Professional Women's Club honored six top scholarship students from Sidney high school and St. Patrick's Academy at a March 24 dinner. Recipients included Gladys Hazlitt Jim Wamsley Dorothy Rezac Bob Duis Bernadine Littleton Wendell Belieu Anna Fay Rezanina Mary Alyce Guyman Patricia Gieser Carlleen Temple Therese Maher Henry Heeg.
The Meier family and friends spent Sunday visiting Floyd Miller and attending a coyote hunt with three coyotes shot. The Dalton contest play cast earned a superior rating, with Glenn George Fleming and Eleanor Phelps also rated superior in acting. The Farm Union event in Dalton sent the play to Oshkosh for district competition, and George Fleming traveled to Lincoln on business. Various visitors included Kennedy, Perkins, Hart, and Snyder households sharing gatherings through the week.
Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Raymond Walker and family. Club met March 20 with Mrs Bert Walker. One visitor attended. Bingo awarded first prize to Mrs Harverd Cobson, second to Mrs Frank Meier, consolation to Mrs Fleming. Club to meet with Mrs Will Hurt in two weeks. Lunch served by host.
Notice is given that an order of attachment issued by County Judge Robt. A. Barlow in an action where Ernie Smith sues Ozzie Gray to recover $20 plus attorney fees. A writ attached a twee-wheeled trailer with cess pool pump and equipment. Trial continued to April 12, 1947 at 10:00 A. M. with A. J. Kinnersley as attorney.
A party in a pickup truck picked up a ton of Laura's Gift Shop lamp shades last Friday near the intersection of 10th Avenue and Newton Street. The sender demands return of the package to MC DANIEL TRANSFER CO with no questions asked. Prosecution and potential federal action are possible as the carton was part of an interstate shipment. Return at once to MC DANIEL TRANSFER CO or leave at THE TELEGRAPH.
Estate 1635 of Kate Namath in Cheyenne County Nebraska seeks final settlement. Administrator filed final account and report and petition for discharge. Hearing set for April 15, 1947 at 10:00 A M before the County Court. Call for contest by interested parties. Dated March 26, 1947. (Seal) Robt A Barlow, County Judge. Attorneys 91-961 Watches on sale Gift Shop 17 jewel $29.75.
Harvey J Brung of Chappell Nebraska explains residue management to curb wind erosion and save moisture. On his 800 acre farm he uses fall and spring one way tillage, leaves surface stubble to prevent blowing and aid water absorption, and notes higher wheat yields with conserved moisture. Other practices include terracing a stockwater dam and crested wheat grass seeding.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Rogers spent last weekend in North Platte and Cozad. Mrs Ivan Walker and son returned from Fairfield. Jim Sulcer fell from a bicycle and broke an arm. The Handy Homemakers Club met with Mrs Ted Carlson. There was no school in Meadow Lawn due to teacher illness. The flu remains active with Leslie Lee Nickells as a recent case.
Nebraska’s total planted acreage for crops and forage stands at 17,559,000 acres, about 41,000 less than last year and 4 percent below the ten year average. Corn plantings are projected at 7,650,000 acres, down 5 percent from last year and 4 percent under the ten year average. Oats at 2,588,000 acres show a 4 percent drop. winter wheat sowing has risen, with gains unseen since 1937 and 1936. Potatoes fall 2 percent, barley down 5, sorghum down 12, while soybeans rise 20, sugar beets up 16, navy beans up 9, and all hay up 3 percent.
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