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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1967
Page
1
The Medicine Hat pipe band from Canada will perform in the parade on August 22 and at the 5 pm variety show the same day. After earlier reports of cancellation due to funding issues, the group secured funds and will appear. The all girl band promotes Canada’s centennial year during its national tour.
A double shooting Tuesday in Sidney results in the death of 61 year old Wesley Dixon at his Coronado Court home. His 47 year old son-in-law Charles Rozek, a Sidney schools custodian, is hospitalized in Cheyenne in critical but improving condition. County Attorney John Peetz Jr. will file a coroner’s report. authorities say the incident followed a violent family quarrel. Witnesses Mrs. Dixon and Mrs. Rozek were distraught and unavailable for questioning.
A State Highway Engineer representative will meet in Sidney on Thursday to discuss redesign of the State Highway 19 curve south of Sidney after five accidents and one fatality since the new road opened. The meeting at 1 pm in the commissioners room will hear local opinions on rebuilding the curve, with Cheyenne County Attorney John Peetz noting Robert Meyer will represent the state. Also, negotiations for the abandoned Sioux Army Depot property will begin in Sidney on Tuesday, August 29, with GSA official Sam Parker arriving to discuss transfer and potential development for Sidney.
Cheyenne County Centennial leaders oppose Gov Norbert Tiemann's August 22 town hall in Sidney fearing crowds draw away from the fair's events and Johnny Ringo show. State officials plan brief talks followed by questions on Interstate 80 design and other issues.
Tele chief previews the 1967-68 back-to-school section for Cheyenne County schools noting openings dates and registration times. It mentions teachers, bus schedules to follow, and Sidney High School’s later registration due to the August centennial festivities August 19 to 23.
Memorial Hospital is bulging at the seams again with a census of 64, about 10 more than it should be. The TV room is full and every other facility is in use. Accident victims have increased the load, other than that, the run is routine.
The Panhandle forecast calls for fair conditions and a slight warmup tonight into Thursday. Lows near 50 tonight, highs reaching 80 to 90 on Thursday, with rain chances under five percent. The five day outlook suggests temperatures Thursday through Monday will average 2 to 5 degrees below normal.
Government farm experts report Nebraska winter wheat harvest nearly finished after one of the slowest seasons. Ken Logan notes spotty yields and wide test weight and protein variation across the state. August crop estimates due Thursday. July finish typically by week four.
Funeral services for Wesley F Dixon 61 are pending at Gehrig and Son Funeral Home after a self inflicted bullet wound. Born December 12 1905 in Laramie Wyoming he lived in Laramie McFadden Sidney and finally settled in Sidney. He worked for Marathon Oil a longtime member of De Molay Moose Lodge Lions Club Methodist Church and is survived by his wife Agnes Pontious a daughter Mrs. Charles Rozek two grandchildren and a sister Mrs. John Sudduth of Seattle.
Members of the Cheyenne Committee are reminded that tonight is the last regular meeting before the Aug. 19 23 affair. Final plans will be made and committees will report on progress at Wheatbelt Public Power building.
The article notes Sidney Nebraska likely began as a settlement in early August 1867 based on Union Pacific Railroad records. Historian David Seidel points to August 7 or 8 1867 as the probable start, supported by a railroad photo dated 1867 and a centennial edition of The Sidney Telegraph. The milestone coincides with Nebraska statehood and a forthcoming centennial celebration.
One car crash on Highway 30 east of Sidney left four Ogallala men injured. Driver DeWayne Coe, 38, and passengers Gerald Fenwick, 23, Bobby Baterman, 25, and Robert Brown, 28, sustained facial and limb injuries. Trooper John Trenerry reports possible chest and bone injuries. seat belts likely not in use. Damage estimated at 1500 dollars.
Lt. Commander Richard Schaffert is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for aiding a downed buddy while his own jet was damaged. He hails from the U.S.S. Oriskany in Vietnam and has 15 years in the Navy after Nebraska university graduation, also holding six Air Medals.
Three survivors of a Friday night car crash south of Sidney are reported improving at memorial hospital. One woman, Carolyn T. White, 20, Carr Colorado, died in the mishap and was moved to Cheyenne hospital after showing improvement earlier. Rosetta V. Larkins, 24, underwent surgery and is in satisfactory condition. Merle J. Mathews is said to be doing well. Mary Ellen Asbury, 24, Rifle Colorado, was killed. The wreck location at Highway 19 Y had seen five accidents, nine people treated at hospitals, and marked Cheyenne County's first traffic death of 1967.
Four liquor cases heard Tuesday in County Court resulted in fines. James Schwartzkopf, minor in possession, pleaded not guilty, was found guilty, fined 121 dollars, appeal bond set at 250 dollars, released on own recognizance. Daryl L. Roberts and George W. Ladéaux pleaded guilty to minor in possession and were fined 105 dollars each. Ernest Cole of St Louis Missouri was fined 30 dollars for intoxication.
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