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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1949
Page
11
Miss Edith Oldershaw seeks relief as county schools chair. A county committee is proposed to supervise the program annually. Sponsorship remains with the American Legion. Emphasis urged on holding elections in every school rather than appointing county officers, and allowing entire high schools to contest if juniors are scarce.
A local obituary notes the passing of a longtime organizer of music endeavors in Dalton and Bridgeport. Survived by two sisters Mrs J C Frandsen and Mrs William Schuler and many nieces and nephews. Eight siblings preceded him in death.
Mr. Girardot notes strong early stands of Intermediate Wheatgrass across Western Nebraska despite a severe winter. Farmers such as Clyde Johnson sowed 30 acres with oats as a fall nurse crop, and others like Leon Larson and John Wiegand have planted 15 to 30 acres. The grass shows rapid establishment and is seen as a potential major future crop, though full value will take several years to determine.
A long handled dustpan saves backaches alongside a short handed version, offering ergonomic help for cleaning. The device reduces bending and strain during sweeping tasks, cited as a practical aid for households.
For horses barley should be coarsely ground or crushed as the grains are too hard and small to chew properly. This preparation helps digestion and allows the grain to be consumed with less effort by equines.
Sweden reports about one quarter of the population living on farms. Of these, roughly three fourths own farms under 25 acres of arable land.
The Securities Credit Corporation of Colorado sues J L. Pindell Cheyenne County clerk for 971.80 damages plus 6 percent interest and costs alleging failure neglect and refusal to record a chattel mortgage lien on a 1948 Plymouth and later improper recording of a second lien resulting in monetary loss to the plaintiff. The case filed September 20 in district court details a loan business in Colorado with Nebraska authorization and seeks judgment for damages interest and costs.
Cheyenne County sent 18 leaders and members to the Grand Island Farm Bureau gathering. Ed Block reports plans for a major October 11 membership drive with a October 10 kickoff dinner at Sidney City Auditorium. Precinct leaders were named, and speakers urged strong local efforts for a bigger, better Farm Bureau.
Eight peach and five apple trees, well cared for, will supply all fruit a family of five needs for a year.
A 1950 Studebaker debuts with longer wheelbase and sleeker lines, marketed as affordable and economical. The ad touts generous mileage per gallon and invites readers to visit showrooms to see the new design and value.
A farm bulletin warns calf diphtheria or gangrenous sore mouth poses serious death risk to young cattle. Damp, sunless sanitation fosters outbreaks that may affect one to fifty percent of calves. Early veterinary treatment improves recovery chances significantly.
Northwestern Bell announces a new telephone manager for the city Loyel M. Fleming, formerly of Lexington Nebraska, as part of expanded telephone development. The Telegraph notes office supplies relate to the announcement.
Western Nebraska reports two light frosts with minimal crop damage. Fall harvests for beans, potatoes, beets, and corn are expected to be above average. Some potato fields show frost effects but not serious. Tender garden vegetables suffered most from sub-freezing weather. Winter wheat seeding progressed rapidly, especially in the panhandle and southwestern areas, with more than two-thirds completed in the western and northern regions.
Farmers report soil drying after wet conditions and a favorable trend for winter wheat planting. Seeding of rye nearly finished and harvest of alfalfa and red clover seed well underway. Moisture conditions remain generally excellent for germination and a good stand in western areas.
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