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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1969
Page
1
The Cheyenne County Fairgrounds buzzes as final entries check in for a packed program led by 4 H participants and the Light Horse Show. Judging runs through Saturday with a grandstand lineup including livestock parades, rodeos and a free bar-b-que served by Lions and Potter Barbeque Club, targeting about 4000 diners.
The Sidney 911 emergency dialing system goes into service enabling callers to reach local police fire and ambulance services by dialing three digits. Dignitaries from Washington Lincoln and Omaha attended a luncheon and inspected the installation. Northwestern Bell installed equipment and local agencies staff the reporting center. Sidney is among the first Nebraska communities and one of about twenty Bell System cities nationwide to launch 911.
A car driven by Sharon Hall 22 of Sidney struck four calves eight miles south of Peetz on highway 113 injuring Hall and a passenger Lucia Hall 19 of Sidney. The calves owned by Ray Larson of Iliff were valued at 300 dollars. Car damage estimated at 500 dollars.
About 70 entries are listed for the Elks hosted Big Monday parade ending Cheyenne County Fair at 10 30 a m Monday Chairman Bob Wait says the plan has improved from a week ago At least 20 floats Sidney bands antique cars VFW Legion color guard horses clowns will appear The Wheatbelt Public Power District funds seven clown entrants led by manager GeneLienemann The Whitlock Co will supply the judges stand Joe Schacher Pine Bluffs brings a team of Clydesdale draft horses in a covered wagon
Cheyenne County residents with 40 or more years in the county are urged to register as old timers at two sites during the County Fair. The Old Timers registration at the Fort Sidney Post Commander's home at 1108 6th Avenue includes a ribbon and refreshments from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Col. Hearn’s private gun collection, donated by his daughter-in-law, will be on display for the first time. An evening lamplight tour of the Post Home is offered, and registration at the Senior Citizens Center at 10th and King begins after the Monday parade.
Let's Eat Eating will pose no problem during the 1969 Cheyenne County Fair. Food booths are sponsored by the Jaycees, Kiwanis, Rural Youth and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. A popcorn stand will be set up to raise funds for the Sidney Baseball Association. Then too, the carnival will have refreshments available for all. Drive carefully.
Two people were seriously injured in a head on collision on Highway 30 west of Sidney involving a 1969 Rambler station wagon and a 1963 Volkswagen. Lisa Pacioni and Richard J. Wagner suffered serious injuries with belts not in use noted. A separate one car crash near Lodgepole left Susan Bale uninjured. A third accident involved Earl E. Gerber’s Jeep as a wheel came off, causing rollover with minor injuries.
Wheat seed quality concerns loom in Nebraska panhandle with 1969 samples showing reduced vigor after June freeze. Dean Lancaster urges certified seed, testing germination, and careful selection. out of bin seed must be cleaned and treated. Western Nebraska still has time to obtain certified seed as field days discuss feeding wheat to livestock amid high feed needs.
Cheyenne County Fair Board members praise help from organizations and citizens for a successful fair. Special commendation goes to the Sidney Elks for the big parade and to the Sidney Jaycees for the Kids Parade and Kids Games. We are only nine men and represent a small part of the workers.
Weather outlook for the Panhandle calls for fair and warm conditions. Tonight’s low in the mid to upper 60s with Saturday highs around 95 to 100. Through Wednesday temperatures run slightly above normal with highs in the 90s and lows in the 60s. A few scattered thundershowers possible Monday or Tuesday.
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will inspect the Alliance and Sidney experimental stations next week with a formal meeting at Scotts Bluff near Mitchell. A reception is planned in Scottsbluff for alumni and others, and an inspection on Tuesday Aug 12 includes coffee at Alliance and luncheon at Sidney. Executives accompanying the board include Dr Merk Hobson and Dr Joseph Soshnik with other university leaders.
The Nebraska Legislature rejected LB979 for the third time, by a 15 to 23 vote, denying state operation of area vocational technical schools in Lincoln Omaha Norfolk Hastings and North Platte after 1971. Supporters argued state management ensures coordination while opponents warned of higher costs and finances. The bill would have let districts levy up to 2.5 mills to fund the plan. The measure also allows community college districts to opt out in the 1970 primary election with a majority request.
The Cheyenne County courthouse will be closed all day Monday so employees can attend fair activities. Ralph Englert and district officials note the closure, tied to the state plan and potential district removal. LB979 would create six community college districts to run junior colleges and schools and was held for further discussion.
Merle Bobo, Fair Board secretary, says free gate is the key theme for the 1969 Cheyenne County Fair. Four grand stand attractions require admission. entry to the fair is free. Paid events include two rodeos a draft horse pulling contest and the Thrill Show. The Sunday morning cutting horse contest motorcycle contests and other grandstand events are free.
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