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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1966
Page
1
The Cheyenne County Fair and Ft Sidney Days kick off this weekend as organizers tout a record year. County and city support plus cooperative rural areas have them three days ahead, with well organized departments and enthusiastic crowds expected. plan includes a busy program and neighborly mingling at the fairgrounds.
The Chamber of Commerce membership drive in Sidney progresses with incomplete results and expected early delays due to local events. Officials remain confident the 1966 67 membership will build a solid foundation for regional progress, urging business, professionals and farmers to join for greater influence and capital to drive development.
Eight Sidney youths travel with sponsor Mrs. Dorwart to Lincoln for the sixth annual Nebraska youth conference. Sidney is among five finalists for the Youth Community of the Year honor, with Beese as spokesman and the group sharing reports on activities and projects.
34 year old Donald Koester of Loma Linda California is in Cheyenne County jail in custody of a U S Marshal awaiting removal to Lincoln Nebraska. A federal complaint charges unlawful transportation of a stolen vehicle in interstate commerce connected to an alleged Colorado auto theft. Koester appeared before U S Commissioner Jerry Matzke, waived preliminary exam, bond set at 1000 dollars, arraigned Thursday afternoon. Further theft details withheld pending federal trial.
A week of pre-fair events culminates in the 1966 Cheyenne County Fair Fort Sidney Days with a Sunday barbecue at the west fairgrounds and Forsythe Dowis Carnival on the Midway. Activities include a 4-H Light Horse Show, horse judging, livestock entries, and Monday parade and rodeo events. Kids Day Tuesday features 4-H flag raising and livestock judging.
The article notes Brian Walker, the sole boy at the 4-H Style Revue, displaying a chess apron cap and towel after a summer of sewing. He stayed determined despite feeling out of place, and his work is showcased at the 4-H building with high hopes for a purple ribbon.
Cheyenne County authorities search for the identity of a man who died Wednesday afternoon in Dalton after being let off a Burlington train with two companions. Clinton Hinkle, about 26, who had lived in Denver for three years, was identified by two travelers. Relatives are being sought to claim the body. no autopsy has been performed and the death is attributed to alcoholism.
The Panhandle forecast calls for considerable cloudiness this afternoon and tonight with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Low temperatures in the 50s to 60s, highs 70s to 80s. Precipitation chances 50 percent this afternoon and tonight, 30 percent Saturday. Five day outlook shows temperatures 2 to 6 degrees below normal early then warmer, highs in the 80s and lows in the 50s through Wednesday.
The Telegraph admitted fault for errors in a meat price listing in a Safeway advertisement on Wednesday. Prices should have read Top Round 89¢ Rump Roast 69¢ Game Hens 75¢ Heel of Round 69¢. The error occurred during proof correction and the newspaper regrets any inconvenience caused.
Businessmen are urged to attend the annual 4 H calf sale at the Cheyenne County Fair on Wednesday August 24 at 1 pm. Auctioneers Jim Martin of Chappell and Dale Katen of Sidney. Officials expect at least eighty calves and aim to top last week’s Kimball County Fair champion bid of 54 per hundred by The American National Bank of Kimball.
Wheat farmers are reminded that no diversion program will be in effect for the 1967 wheat crop. Participants can qualify for domestic marketing certificates and price support loans. Diversion payments are not available for small allotments. Certificates reflect the difference between full parity and the loan value. The loan applies to all wheat on participating farms except excess wheat. The 1967 total allotment is expected to raise producer income by 75 to 100 million. Complete details were not yet announced.
A Lincoln man drove across the state to see TV western duo Doc and Festus at the Sidney Iowa fair, mis reading a Lincoln paper. Mrs Gottschalk clarified the location, noting Sidney Nebr, Sidney Iowa, and Sidney Mont exist.
Furnished housing remains needed to house missile worker families moving into Sidney. Two and three bedroom units are especially sought. Those with available furnished homes should notify the C. A. Story Agency.
The event line lists a 10 o clock parade on Jackson from 8th to 12th Ave, a 12:30 Fox Theatre movie for youngsters, games at Legion Park 3 to 5 pm, and Tuesday’s Grand Ole Opry grandstand. Final day Saturday opens at 8 am with 4-H flag, livestock sale, 4-H watermelon feed, parade and style show, Centennial Queen contest, with exhibits released after 9 pm.
Over $7,000 in purse money and entry fees will be at stake for cowboys this Sunday and Monday at Sidney’s Cheyenne County Fair and Rodeo. Last year 218 entries chased $7,141 with Glen Franklin of New Mexico winning calf roping. Notables include Don Huddleston, Talihina Okla, in steer wrestling and Don McLaughlin, Ft. Collins Colo, in single steer roping among others.
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