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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1972
Page
9
A family recalls a ten year old camping trip high in the mountains 10200 feet above sea level where zero or below temperatures tested them. Four children two adults and a few blankets endured a night of cold and rolling sleeping bags. An air mattress collapse and a humorous miscommunication added to the ordeal.
A mother narrates a chaotic camping morning when a six foot one bunkmate overfills a plastic air mattress. She rises early, feigns hardy camping spirit, and admits she prefers motel beds while the family continues outdoors.
Henry F. Heinie Beck a retired Sidney businessman who operated automobile dealerships for 40 years died Saturday at Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He formerly ran local car lots and was active in the community. He is survived by his wife and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements are announced for Milo Vach of Cheyenne County who died Sunday at Memorial Hospital aged 56. He married Amy Stark in 1936 and worked for Egging Co from 1962 to 1971, survived by widow, two sons Keneth and Keith, daughter Kay Carley, two grandchildren, sisters Mildred Carlson and Alma Roos, brothers Elmer and Alvin, and other relatives. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Gehrig and Son. burial Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials to Cancer Fund. The report continues with obituary of Beckman, long-time Olds Cadillac dealer born 1895, married to Ethel Livengood, survived by wife and others, funeral today at 1:30 p.m. at Gehrig and Son. interment Tuesday at Wymore. Beckman was noted for GM dealership leadership, military service, and sports interest.
Mrs. Anna Blackwood and Mrs. Mathilda Kisling of Diller, and brothers Onna Beckman of Hebron and Dr. Fred Beckman of Beatrice are named in a death notice. The family requests Holy Trinity Lutheran Church as a memorial in his memory.
Eight Sidney players competed in the Women's Invitational Golf Tournament at Ogallala last week. Lori Schmidt placed fourth in the championship flight, Doris Barker won first in the first flight, Mildred Elwell topped the third flight, and Jan Tedesco won the fourth flight. Schmidt and Tedesco also claimed closest to the pin honors on Nos. 1 and 3 respectively. door prizes went to Nyda Biggs Judy Borchert and Mrs. Tedesco.
The USDA notes food prices rose since 1957-59 along with other living costs but food items remain attractively priced. Overall price increases to 1970 show 36 percent for nonfood items and 32 percent for food.
Residents at Memorial Home receive frequent visits from family and friends across August. Notable events include 89th birthday celebration for Mrs Millie Alvord with cake and coffee, and multiple calls on residents by kin from Potter Dalton Gurley Williamsville and Chicago. Rev and Mrs Abbe and others attend devotions and share in daily routines.
Governor J. James Exon urges vigilance as Labor Day weekend nears to curb recreation area accidents. Game and Parks Commission highlights boating and swimming as leading causes of fatalities with land activities also risky. Officials emphasize parking rules speed limits camping and pet restrictions to protect outdoors visitors.
Miss Alice Carlson and Mrs Clarence Beyer visited several neighbors led by Mrs Mamie Beyer with Mrs Louisa Laaker Mrs Minna Adam and Ernest Graham hosting. The Whitmire and Beyer families called on multiple residents as Pearl Sanders, Daisy Hiett and others were seen visiting.
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