Lake McConaughy storage improves despite winter drawdown
Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation reports Lake McConaughy water storage rose during winter as irrigation began in mid April. Chief Engineer George E. Johnson says stored water will meet summer and 1957 crop season commitments, with potential for better buildup next winter as snowpack in the North Platte watershed runs above normal and South Platte conditions improve. April 19 storage stood at 931,600 acre feet, up from 732,500 at the 1955 irrigation season’s close, with five year April 20 comparisons showing higher levels in 1952–1956 prior readings. the all time high was 1,913,400 in July 1951.
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Central Nebraska Public Power Land Irrigation Office
Hastings
George E. Johnson
Central Nebraska District
Johnson
North Platte River
South Platte
Kingsley Dam
Furniture By Buying Wisely From Used Goods Guide
Tips for buying used furniture on a tight budget emphasize planning first and evaluating repairs. Check for major fixes like new drawers or legs, replace missing knobs, inspect carpets rugs and upholstery, measure room space, and consider refinishing instead of discarding items.
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AP News
Young Motorist Jailed and Fined in Reckless Driving Case
Burdette L. Sanders a 23 year old resident of Sidney received five days in jail and a fifty dollar fine plus costs after being found guilty of reckless driving. The arrest followed a 2 am collision with a telephone pole on Mth Ave north of Pine St. intersection. About 15 million Americans buy vegetable seed annually.
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Burdette L. Sanders
Sidney
Glenn Greenlee
Sanders
Mth Ave
Pine St
Girl Scout Troop 1065 meets for play under Linda Downing
Girl Scout Troop 105 gathered in Linda Downing's basement on a Wednesday afternoon, May 9. Janie Hansen's patrol presented the play The Goose Girl while Pamela Hammond provided snacks and Trudy Leach acted as scribe.
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Linda Downings
Janie Hansen
Pamela Hammond
Divorce Granted to Eva Holaday from Alfred Holaday
A district court decree grants divorce to Eva Holaday from Alfred Holaday on grounds of extreme cruelty. The couple wed April 2, 1949, in Laramie Wyoming.
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Eva Holaday
Alfred Holaday
Laramie
Wyo
Mixed canned fruit idea with orange and plums
A quick note suggests combining canned greengage plums with canned sweet red cherries and adding fresh orange sections for a bright fruit blend. The idea highlights contrasting textures and citrus lift to a pantry-shelf mix.
Gardening wisdom from a mild winter lawn care column
This week answers common questions on lawn care and insect control. It notes white grubs in city lawns, their lifecycle to June beetles, and suggests control using labeled pesticides with thorough watering after application. Also covers red spider mites, clover mites, borers, elm and lilac scale, houseflies, and lawn fertilizer guidelines with nitrogen rates.
Fertilizer Rates and Iron Chlorosis Treatment Guidelines
The guide notes 3 to 5 pounds per square rod, or 5 to 8 pounds if nitrogen content is 4 to 8 percent. Chlorosis is iron deficiency. correct with 4 to 8 ounces of ferrous sulfate per square rod. The chemical stains sidewalks brown. avoid spills and wash concrete and lawns after use.
Juvenile Actions Filed On Two Girls In Sidney Theft
Two 15 year old girls faced juvenile complaints in Cheyenne County Court after a Sidney auto theft last week. Ronald Madden's car was missing about six hours and gained 200 miles on the odometer before it was returned. The youths were taken into custody Sunday evening and released home. Hearings are set for next Thursday in county court.
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Cheyenne
Sidney
Ronald Madden
Pat Heaton, Jr
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