Good Old Days 07-19-15

Compiled By Delaney Uhrig

These stories from the past first appeared in The Sidney Telegraph. Original writing is preserved, though some stories were shortened for space reasons.

50 YEARS AGO

'Confusing Harvest Gets Underway; Race With Rust Clouds Forecast'

July 16, 1965

Hot, drying weather has spurred the ripening of the winter wheat crop in this area and has set the peak of harvest activity a week ahead of estimate.

In a fight for life against black stem rust, the wheat needs the heat and dryness to maintain the weight and quality it has.

Many wheat farmers throughout the county are windo...