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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1947

Page

11

Conservation Strides Told In Farm Conservation Plans

Five thousand trees were planted last spring to guard irrigated land on Francis Egginge’s Potter farm, an entry in the Cheyenne County Soil Conservation District project. Egginge has expanded irrigation from 37 acres to 200, with new wells and cement diversion boxes, ditch lining, and 35 acres leveled. A rotation plan includes alfalfa, with wheatgrass reseeding on noncultivated land, and pasture restored on 1,600 acres through deferred grazing. Other entries by Frank Beyer near Sidney describe leveled acreage, new wells, seedings of crested wheatgrass, and plans for dryland contour farming and subsurface tillage. George J. Kavanaugh, also near Sidney, leveled 50 acres for irrigation, planted 25 acres to crested wheatgrass, improved rangeland, and began a diversion ditch project. Hospital-keeping rules were discussed with approval to come. the council seeks to craft a hospital plan to unlock federal funds for construction and improvements. Members listed include Dr. Roy Fouts, Dr. Earle Johnson, G. Paul Spence, Harry Lainson Jr., C. B. Bentley, and T. S. Hock.

Francis Egging Potter Cheyenne County Soil Conservation District Omaha World-Herald Egginge Frank Beyer Sidney Clarence Bernard Mr. Beyer George J. Kavanaugh SCS Hensing Nebraska Roy Fouts Omaha Earle G. Johnson Grand Island G. Paul Spence Franklin Harry Lainson, Jr Hastings C. B. Bentley T. S. Hock Wayne

Clothing Care Gets Women's Attention

Miss Violet Shepherd Cheyenne County home extension agent conducts demonstrations in clothing and linen storage and will continue October lessons on closet arrangement. She is from Decatur Illinois and previously worked with FSA in Illinois. An achievement day is planned for October 17 with details to follow.

Violet Shepherd Cheyenne County Mary Burbank Miss Shepherd Decatur Illinois FSA Shepherd

Nebraska hospital advisory council holds first meeting

Advisory board on hospitals convened in Nebraska to discuss survey and construction plans. Dr W S Petty, chairman, said the group, newly appointed by the governor, will next meet on November 9 to consider adopting and submitting a plan.

Nebraska Urvey Nebraska Hospital Advisory Council W. S. Petty IL A Me YU

Police Court News of Multiple Intoxication Cases

Bert Gray of Omaha faced two October 3 hearings for intoxication, fined $5 and 2.70 costs then 15 days hard labor. Grover Buchanan of Ordville arrested October 5, fined 20 and 2.70 costs. Vernon Jacobs of Pine Ridge was arrested October 5, received ten days hard labor and 2.70 costs. Earl Zeller of Campus cited October 2 for disturbing the peace with a fine. Anthony J. Cudack of Casper cited October 7 for driving while intoxicated, fined 50 and 2.70 costs with ten days jail. companion William J. Horn of Casper was guilty of intoxication, fined 15 and costs. Bill Atkinson of Sidney arrested October 7 for intoxication, fined 10 plus costs. Joe Cain of San Francisco arrested Wednesday night, fined 10 and 2.70 costs. Roy E. Parker of Stanford to be guest for 15 days after arrest on intoxication count. costs 2.70. Roy Salyer of Sidney arrested Wednesday night for intoxication and disturbance, fined 25.

Bert Gray Omaha Glenn Greenlee Gray Grover Buchanan Ordville Greenlee Vernon Jacobs Pine Ridge S. Cak Earl Zeller Campus Ill Anthony J. Cudack Casper Wyo William J. Horn Bill Atkinson Sidney Joe Cain San Francisco Calif Roy E. Parker Stanford, Ark Roy Salyer

Paul Cain Held On Larceny Charge In Cheyenne County

Paul Cain of Omaha, arrested October 3 on intoxication, remains in Cheyenne County jail facing a larceny complaint after a watch belonging to R. W. Rose was found on him. Attorney a. tA. Js. Kinnersley is retained, bond fixed at $1000, hearing date pending before Judge Robert A. Barlow.

Paul Cain Omaha Cheyenne County W. W. Schulz Cain Nebraska State Penitentiary R. W. .Rose A. Ta. Js .Kinnersley Robert A. Barlow

The Telegraph Offers Drum Packed Matches Attractively

A fragment promotes personalised matches and drum packed pricing priced at four shillings per box, branded by The Telegraph.

Telegraph

VFW Officials To Convene At Bluffs

Nebraska Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold its quarterly council of administration meeting at the V F W home at Scottsbluff on Sunday Oct 12 beginning at 10 am. Voting members are department officers and district commanders but all members may attend and participate. National Commander Ray Brannaman of Denver and other officers are expected. A free dance precedes the meeting and reservations are available through E N Fogelman of Scottsbluff.

Nebraska E. N. Fogelman Scottsbluff

Fraudulent Act Charged Against Farmer Earl C Bishop

Earl C Bishop of Sioux Villa was arrested by Sheriff W W Schulz on a charge of obtaining money by false pretenses. A warrant signed by Bert Walker of near Sidney accuses Bishop of taking $327 for an oil burning furnace not delivered, alleging false pretenses and deceit.

Earl C. Bishop Sioux Villa W. W. Schulz Bert Walker Sidney Bishop Walker

William Hadley to be buried in Sidney today

William Hadley of Cheyenne, known to many Sidney residents, died this week and his body arrived in Sidney for burial in the local cemetery today. The Craig Home for Funerals handles arrangements.

William Hadley Cheyenne Sidney Craig Home For

Hostess Helps Gift Ensemble Offer

The Telegraph promotes personalized Hostess Helps gift sets for Christmas. Each ensemble includes 24 matches, 36 coasters, and 48 napkins, all gift boxed at two dollars per set.

The Telegraph

Mrs Finlayson Speaks On Hawaii Islands And Customs

Beulah Finlayson, daughter of Sidney resident Mrs I E Grabill, described Hawaii Island life to the Lions Club. She has spent eighteen years on Hilo and noted changes due to labor unrest, high prices from imported food, beef from island ranches, and income mainly from sugar cane pineapples and tourism.

Hawaii Lions Club Beulah Finlayson I. E. Grabill Sidney

Sixteen From Here At Church Meeting

Sixteen women from Sidney First Christians church attended a joint Sterling Fort Morgan ladies meeting in Sterling on Thursday. Attendees included Mrs. Frank Gadd, Mrs. Barney Coyle, Mrs. Bernard Gass, Mrs. W. H. Straight, Mrs. Earl Bledsoe, Mrs. Glenn Greenlee, Mrs. M. E. Butterfield, Mrs. Dick Roberts, Mrs. George Meeham, Mrs. E. C. McKay, Mrs. C. S. Chambers, Mrs. Otho Campbell, Mrs. Gerald Gardner, Mrs. L. A. Pearson, and Mrs. L. J. Darnall.

the . . Sidney First Christians Church Sterling Fort Morgan Frank Gadd Barney Coyle Bernard Gass W. H. Straight Earl Bledsoe Glenn Greenlee M. E. Butterfield Dick Roberts George Meeham E. C. McKay C. S. Chambers

Kimball Men Fined On Speeding Count

A hearing before County Judge Robert A. Barlow on October 6 resulted in Robert and Floyd Perry of Kimball each receiving a $10 fine plus $4 in costs for speeding. The complaint was filed by county attorney L. M. Clinton.

Robert A. Barlow Robert Floyd Perry Kimball L. M. Clinton

Livestock Receipts Record Set at Kansas City Market

The world’s largest single day livestock receipts occurred in Kansas City on October 18, 1943, with 64,015 cattle and calves received. Also advertised are Cel-A-Tone finish personalized playing cards, packaged attractively at $3.00 per set of two decks.

Kansas City

Crater Lake noted as a volcanic wonder and sacred battleground

The piece describes Crater Lake as a deep, pristine lake in a shattered volcanic summit, a sister to Rainier and Hood, revered by Klamath Indians as a battleground of gods. It contrasts depth with Baikal and African rift lakes, and ends with a catalog note about rolled gummed tape in stock at THE TELEGRAPH.

Rainier Shasta Hood Siberian Baikal Great Rift Lakes Central East Africa God of Justice Light Lord of the Underworld All Things Evil Telegraph

Extension Program Cooperative: Agricultural Extension Work Established

Extension work with the United States Department of Agriculture was created by an act of Congress on May 8, 1914, marking the birth of the extension program to support farmers and communities nationwide.

United States Department of Agriculture

Queen Victoria and the Early British Telephone

Queen Victoria was among the first Britons to own a telephone. After she enjoyed singing experiments, Alexander Graham Bell gave her ivory telephones. The early set consisted of two receivers installed in pairs as exchanges had not yet been developed.

Queen Victoria Alexander Graham Bell

Gurley Loyal Workers Meet Sets Aid and Plan

The Gurley Loyal Workers met Friday October 3 at Mrs. Ernest Meyers home with eleven members present. Mrs. Harold Ahlschwede presided. Plans for Achievement Day on October 17 at Sidney auditorium were discussed along with Storage for Clothing and Linens Part I presented by Mrs. Leo Messner and Mrs. Ahlschwede. A lunch was served by Mrs. Lloyd Gebhardt and Mrs. Meyers. Next meeting is November 7 at Mrs. Charles McRoberts home.

Gurley Ernest Meyers Harold Ahlschwede Sidney Leo Messner Lloyd Gebhardt Meyers Charles McRoberts

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