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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1963
Page
1
Telegraph staffer J Fred Thompson observed the emplacement of a Minuteman missile can at a site. The large steel cylinder, 20 feet by 65 feet, is hauled on a flatbed by three cranes into a prepared excavation, a demonstration of heavy construction teamwork by the American Bridge Co.
Lt Dave Cotts guides a tour of a missile silo installation showing how a can is hoisted by three cranes with a load spreader. Workers place the can into the prepared hole and secure it, creating a launcher capable of testing a warhead at extreme range. Cotts stresses taxpayer value, safety, and contractor coordination with the Air Force.
Clifton Berry of the Cheyenne County Farm Bureau Wheat Referendum Committee clarifies the bureau’s stance on the May 21 wheat referendum. He argues the issue is not simply price but farm policy and income stabilization, outlining how a two price system would affect earnings based on county yields and acreages.
Nebraska Wheat Growers Assn at Ogallala will hold a Monday meeting April 15 to discuss the wheat referendum and two price plan. Secretary Bob Elsen says plans to promote acceptance and answer questions will be made. Wheat referendum committee members urged to attend at the Elks Club.
City firemen responding to a Stubble fire at Municipal Airport around 6 pm Thursday rapidly controlled the blaze threatening buildings and planes. The fire was extinguished quickly with no damage reported.
Sharon O Hollarens child of Dr and Mrs S O'Holleran underwent brain surgery at Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota this Friday morning. No condition report has been received yet. The O'Hollerans are with the baby in Rochester.
Seth Lyman 82 of Bayard collapsed while loading oil at the Denver Elevator in Sidney Thursday morning and died minutes later. Survivors include wife Isabell, two sons Franklin and Clarence, and daughter Margaret Ann. Remains sent to Bayard. Craig Mortuary in charge.
Marvin L. Kealey sues Dale Glau bitz and Juanita Cole as partners of the Log Cabin Bar alleging assault by employee Pat Kinnersley on Nov 10, 1962. He cites medical expenses totaling 1255.80 and projected costs of 500, plus lost earnings of 915.20, seeking 27671 in damages. A separate district court settlement approved for Max Hengle from Muffin Drilling Co. on Jan 21, 1962 totaled 2066.32.
Fort Sidney Days Queen candidates include Elane Joyce Jurgens and Judith M. Steinback both 19. Jurgens is a 1962 Jodgepole High School graduate and Sidney Beauty Academy student with Scholl Studio as sponsor. Steinback is a 1962 Sterling High School graduate employed by Farmers Insurance Group. Their talents are a comedy reading and a pantomime respectively at the annual Queen Pageant on Saturday evening April 20 at the Junior High School Auditorium.
The Community Betterment Committee will release a 15 minute color film tour of Sidney highlighting points of interest and areas needing improvement. Verna Robin authored narration. The meeting covered Kiwanis marker work, junior ball park needs, a hospitality center in the courthouse basement, and new projects for a park plaque and Sioux Villa housing improvements. The group may seek organizational adoption of projects and plans to show the film to civic groups.
Police report says a city trash truck driven by John W. Walraven backed into Jennilynn M Maddox’s parked car at 541 Deborah Drive. No damage estimate was listed. the incident occurred on Tuesday.
Dwayne Chamberlain of the State Soil and Water Commission visited Cheyenne County Board of Supervisors to discuss updating the five to ten year SCS work plan. The group considered an air county tour next fall to show soil conservation efforts and plans for Soil Stewardship Week in May 1926.
A Soap Box Derby clinic at the Merchants Transfer building drew a record crowd of entrants parents sponsors and Jaycees. About 70 people asked questions learned about racer design and building details. An April 21 session at the Armory will require entrants to be signed up. sponsors are still being sought with a 1435 entrance fee.
Colonel Dykman, 73, lifelong Lodgepole resident, was named Colonel of Fort Sidney Days by the Lodgepole Lions Club, announced by the Sidney Jaycees. He retired in 1950 after a long public career, owns land now run by son Lloyd, and keeps busy with woodworking and horse-related hobbies. He has two daughters, Mrs. Bauer and Mrs. Huff, and son Lloyd. He previously chaired Rushville school board and church boards, and was King of Old Settler's Day last fall. Colonel Dykman, we salute you.
Cheyenne County Wheat Growers Assn secretary Bob Elson announced a meeting for Tuesday April 16 at 8 p.m. in the directors room at the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel. A report from the Ogallala state directors meeting will be discussed. All area wheat producers are welcome.
Nebraska oil activity accelerates with new producers in Kimball and Banner counties. Universal Petroleum adds No. 2 Lukassen-E in Buffalo Field while Pan-American logs 14 feet oil in No. 15 Lewis Unit. multiple wildcat and development wells planned across Holt McPherson and surrounding fields with several crews and contractors named.
Mrs. Henry Marx announces a new ultra modern Phillips service station to be built at 17th and Illinois Streets. The old buildings will be razed and a canopy covered enlarged service area added with Phillips facility standards and new rest rooms. Construction will start within a week or ten days. a contractor has not yet been named.
A rash Wednesday night breakin spree hit four Sidney businesses. The Mx Concrete office and the Sidney IeaI Stone office were entered with smashed windows and small amounts stolen in each case. Dr. R. H. Rybolt's dental office lost a very small sum, while Osborn Insurance was entered by a forced lock with nothing stolen. drawers and files were rifled in all, but no major vandalism. Police believe the same culprits did all four jobs and are close to identifying them.
Forecast calls for fair skies and rising temperatures with a low around 30 to 40 degrees Friday night and a high near 60 to 70 degrees on Saturday. The pattern suggests milder daytime highs and cooler nights into the weekend.
Edward Bohac 64 of Schuyler died suddenly Wednesday evening at Memorial Hospital where he had sought medical care. He had lived in the area ten days and worked with the Union Pacific bridge gang. The remains were shipped to Schuyler for funeral and burial with Craig Mortuary in charge. He is survived by his wife Emma of Schuyler a daughter Marcilene Nadrahal of Clarkson Neb a brother Jim Bohnoc of Kimball and a sister Mrs Gilbert Edwards of Rolla Missouri.
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