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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1949
Page
2
Nitrogen supplies plus phosphorus and potash for commercial fertilizers are expected to rise by about 10 percent in 1949 compared with 1948. Virginia peanuts and Virginia tobacco are grown more in North Carolina than in any other state.
About fifty residents attended a weed control demonstration near Lodgepole on a Wednesday afternoon. Sponsored by the extension service, soil conservation district, and local farmers club, the event showcased airplane spraying on oats, a Jeep sprayer along ditches and grass plots, and Borascu use on bind weed and other species. E. H. Acre of the state noxious weed division and Clark Fuller led the program, with Miss Violet Shepherd teaching textile painting to attending women.
Center Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Charles Weir's home on May 11 with fifteen members present. After the business session a white elephant sale was enjoyed and a delicious lunch was served by Mrs. Norman Swanson and Mrs. Bob Sanders. The next meeting is set for May 25 at Mrs. Ray Davis's home.
The Telegraph notes availability of Bostitch and Markwell stapling machines with guidance to buy where refill staples fit. Refills compatibility emphasized for reliable operation and easy maintenance.
The Junior Farmers 4-H club met at the Legion Hall in Dalton on Friday night May 13 hosted by Ronnie and Jerry Dykman. Nine members attended and agreed to nominate Duane Warren to the Sidney Junior fair board. They discussed Dairy Cade, answered roll call with calf feed, and planned a picnic meeting hosted by Cecil Warren. Ronnie and Jerry led games and a lunch followed.
A list of recently shelved items at Sidney Public Library across adult fiction nonfiction reference and juvenile sections. Notable titles include West of the Rimrock Hound dog Man Cry the Beloved Country Jungle Wife and Kentucky Derby Winner among others.
The B D Extension Club formed in Sioux Villa held its first meeting May 17 at Mrs. Lee Bilyeu’s home. Six members and two prospects attended as plans to reach baker’s dozen were discussed. A pressure saucepan cookery lesson was given by Mrs. John Reed and Mrs. Leslie Sabin. Next gathering is set for June 21 at Mrs. Simon Behm’s home.
An advertisement from The Telegraph offers columnar pads and sheets in various sizes, with a promise to ship quickly if not in stock. It also promotes metal and cardboard filing trays and an A Z index to fit them, available in three standard sizes.
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