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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1977
Page
9
This page notes April Fool's Day and lists historical birthdays and events. It includes a Panhandle forecast with snow showers and cold temps, a detailed accident log with several Nebraska cases, obituaries for Ilse Jessen and two pallbearers lists, county court criminal and civil dockets, and nearby-town civic notices and adoptions.
Two Cheyenne County cafes resume operation after closures. Gurley Cafe on East Highway 30 in Sidney reopens under Calvin Webb who moved from Las Vegas and plans Mexican specials. East Side Cafe in Sidney, run by Eddie Sawyer who revived Chappell cafes, will operate 24 hours daily. East Side had been closed about four years.
On Friday April 1 the Central School gym hosts an April Pools Dance with Sidney High Jazz Ensemble, admission 1 dollar per person or 1.50 per couple. Saturday April 2 features Prairie Schooner Square Dance at 8 p.m. in the First United Methodist youth room with caller Nate Skeets. Also 4H Spring Carnival runs 6 to 10 p.m. at the National Guard Armory, proceeds to the 4H Council. The Puddle Makers CB Club meets at 8 p.m. at the Episcopal Parish Hall to elect officers. Monday April 4 includes a planning meeting by the Nebraska Panhandle Community Action Agency at 7:30 p.m. in East Ward School, plus a Ladies Chamber of Commerce roast beer dinner and Fancy Hat Party at Gurley Hall at 6:30 p.m. with hat prizes.
Blizzard disruptions forced Sidney Public Schools to add two makeup days to meet 175 teaching days required by the state. The term shifts to end May 27 with report cards issued that day. Spring break runs April 8 to 11. school resumes April 12, and April 12 inservice was already used earlier.
Nebraska and surrounding communities report multiple incidents and developments. Perry Johnson of Danbury, Neb. killed in Canary Islands jet collision. eight-year-old John Henry Love dies on a tractor in Alliance. Valentine reports heavy snow totals and stranded train near Nenzel. Chadron concert by United States Air Force Band set for April 22. Alliance to open Home Health satellite office on April 7. Scottsbluff offers nurse aide class starting April 11. Bushnell gains new school superintendent Darrell DeLong. Kimball County plan initial approval. Lexington voters approve 1.185 million bond for junior high and new elementary. Sterling to hold Narrow Project hearing April 2. Arnold approves liquor by the drink 145 to 139. Broken Bow’s Paul Tierney ranks high in rodeo standings. Chadron State College hosts Mari Sandoz workshop. Garden County spelling winner Michael Wilson to state contest in Omaha April 30.
List of court actions including Lonnie Novotny vs Debris Wells for 155 dollars for auto parts materials and labor with judgment to plaintiff Deaver Auto Supply vs John Hinrichs Jr for 4168 dollars for parts pending Deaver Auto Supply vs Larry Rhodes for 343 dollars and 4 cents on a special order Dalton Telephone Co. vs Mr and Mrs Clisby Payton for 412 dollars 19 cents pending George Deal 71 66 for telephone Plains Derby vs Arthur Berry for 2254 dollars for gas pending Plains Derby vs Robert Hodgkins for 7003 dollars for gas pending and mentions Tommy Thompson Sidney Laucinda K Barker Sidney Douglas H Marsh Lorenzo Carmen K Pfingston and Sidney as names.
Mr and Mrs Tom Grimm of Sidney announce Dustin Michael born March 29 at 1:53 PM weighing 7 lb 6 oz. Grandparents include Mrs Robert Grimm of Harrison and Mr and Mrs Jack Sanders of Potter. Also, Mr and Mrs Rex Doggett of Clarkston Wash announce Karri Rose born March 4 weighing 7 lb 4 oz. Grandparents Gale Doggett of Eagle River Alaska and Everett and Rose Madson of Clarkston. great grandparents Harlow Doggett of Burwell Neb and Bernice Crosby of Sidney.
In a rare news conference Andrei Gromyko called the US disarmament plans one sided and warned they would undermine Soviet security. He linked Carter's human rights push to a worsened atmosphere, criticized early US briefing leaks, and said the Vladivostok accord plan excluding cruise missiles was unacceptable. Vance had left Moscow after three days of talks with Brezhnev to brief Western allies.
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