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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1963
Page
6
Rain forced a postponement of the Potter Invitational finals at the Potter diamond. Potter and Sidney will play tonight at 8:00 p.m. in a double elimination contest to determine the winner, with a possible game seven on Wednesday if Sidney wins. Maynard Wieser is slated to start for Sidney.
A 7 year old Gordon Nebraska boy Steve Peters died in a Friday 6 15 PM crash seven miles north of Big Springs Deceased was declared at Zimmer Funeral Home Chappell His parents Decree F Peters and Mrs Peters and sister Kathy 3 years old were injured and hospitalized in Julesburg The two older Peters children George Jr 12 and Laverne 1 suffered minor injuries The driver Mr Peters 36 sustained a concussion four broken ribs chest injuries and possible brake related burns The car struck a pole rolled over and lost its top A pickup driver Roland Higginbotham 16 of Miami Oklahoma assisted and called for aid The accident occurred while Mr Peters attempted to pass a pulling a trailer on a cresting hill The vehicle and crew involved were returning to Oklahoma City.
Trooper Paul Manley of the High away Safety Patrol reports an accident on Gurley Street at 8 30 a m Friday. A 1942 Chevrolet truck owned by the village of Gurley was backing while repairs were made when a 1951 Plymouth driven by Albert B Rehmer of Gurley struck its side. No damage to the truck, car damage estimated at 150 dollars.
A 1955 model car driven by Dale Chryst, 18, of Sidney, overturned while northbound on a county road three miles west and two and a half south of Sidney. The vehicle rolled onto its top causing about 350 dollars in damage. Chryst sustained a scalp laceration and was treated at Memorial Hospital. passenger Bob Thompson, 14, was uninjured.
Police court records show multiple defendants with penalties including speeding $10 costs, driving while intoxicated $100 costs, dog nuisance costs, intoxication and disturbance fines, invalid driver’s license $1 costs, willful reckless driving $50 costs, and trespass orders. Individuals named include Gordon Woodward, Harry Moore, James Henil, Roy Villareal, Fred Meek, Leonard L. Valdez, Trinidad, Virgil, Gabriel Sanchez, Toyd Hagen, and hk Carter. Ordered out of town for some trespass on the Union Petition property.
A 13 year old confessed to police that he broke into Harlans Bakery on Saturday evening by breaking a west side window and took about $5 in cash. Chief Sol Willis said disposition of the case had not been determined this morning.
The text outlines 1963 hunting seasons for southern and northern Nebraska, with sunrise to sunset hours except opening days noon. Daily and possession limits apply to mallards wood ducks hooded merganser geese and waterfowl species, with specific caps. Redheads canvasbacks close season. special permit required.
A 1962 Chevrolet driven by Geraldine M Goldin, 25, of Erie Pennsylvania, traveling east on Highway 30 near Sidney, was struck by a rock kicked up by a passing semi. The windshield shattered inside. Goldin’s six month old son and passenger Mrs Hatfield, both in the front seat, were exposed to glass but not seriously injured. Sgt Busekist, who happened upon the scene, led the response.
A car accident led to Mrs Hatfield needing hospital care. She wore wrap-around dark glasses, which might have prevented glass in her eyes. windshield damage was estimated at 125 dollars.
A U S government vehicle sustained about 600 in damage in a two car sideswiping collision at 10 55 a m Saturday on a county road 10 6 miles north of Potter. The 1961 Chevrolet truck driven by James L Henke 20 of Dalton and owned by Charles R Mayer of Dalton collided with a 1961 Ford driven by Paul F Carroll 43 of Sioux Army Depot. Henke was northbound, Carroll southbound, at a crest of a hill. The pickup sustained no damage.
Telegraph want ads promise fast results for sellers and buyers. Readers are urged to try the service for effective placements and quick responses.
A total of 34 candidates reported for football workouts at St. Pat's Irish camp. Ten returning lettermen form the nucleus. four two year monogram winners lead seniors Allan Schilz Joe Beyer Ken Woodward and George Mohatt. The squad features a heavy front line with Schilz and Hruska at tackle and Lenzen at guard. Coach Rich Rolls plans a single wing with two-a-day sessions, leading to a season opener at St. Pat's North Platte on Friday Sept 6.
Lincoln salvage and distribution crews of the Game Commission rescued 15 382 game fish and 4 200 pounds of carp from Kimball Reservoir due to irrigation lowering water levels. The fish were distributed to panhandle impoundments with 11 282 stocked in Lake Minatare 2 800 in Lake McConaughy and 1 300 in University Lake. The 4 200 pounds of carp were released into the North Platte River.
University of Nebraska researcher Howard Wiegers reports a three year survey across 1,014 acres locating 339 pheasant nests with 235 percent hatching success. Roadside nesting cov er, wheat land and reduced disturbance emerge as primary producers, with management tips to mow late, avoid burning, keep roadsides uncultivated, and limit chemical use.
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