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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1966
Page
1
Cheyenne County residents face a health gap between current weights and national averages. The male population would need to shed about 82 000 pounds to reach the 168 pound national average, while women show smaller gains. Experts urge more exercise and lasting dietary changes with energy data from the American Dietetic Association.
Public notice outlines second class postage paid at Sidney Nebraska with change of address to Post Office Box 219. subscription rates listed as 8 dollars per year inside a 50 mile zone and 9 dollars outside, 8 dollars by carrier, single copies ten cents. Publication details show Friday August 26 1966 Sidney Nebraska Vol 93 No 3, established 1873.
Wilfred Nelson, head of the all-risk crop insurance program in 21 western Nebraska counties, urges farmers to sign by August 31 as extensions remain uncertain. He notes good 1966 yields reduce urgency, recalls 1965 indemnities in Cheyenne County, and warns mosaic risk in 1967 wheat with hail, drought, disease, wind, and freeze losses.
Nebraska Wheat Commission projects at least 200 million dollars in 1966 wheat income, an all time high, with Panhandle yields exceeding 15 million bushels and total value approaching 35 million including federal payments. Dryland corn and other feed crops look lush, beet and bean yields in North Platte Valley promising, and overall farm finances brightened after years of hardship.
Brochures promoting the Western Nebraska Vocational Technical School at Sidney will be distributed to schools Chambers of Commerce and others to boost enrollment. Director Merle Rudebusch aims for 125 to 150 students for the Oct 3 opening term. A prior regional ad campaign drew strong responses. The 12 month operation begins Oct 3 with quarters on Oct 3 Jan 3 Mar 28 and Jul 11. Five courses are offered auto mechanics building construction diesel technology drafting and electronics. The state seeks 2000 students eventually and may add courses as justified. Write to the Director of Admissions Sidney Nebr 69162 for data.
George Edward Stevens 83 died at Pioneer Memorial Hospital Thursday evening. Surviving are three sons Norris of Kearney Warren of Overton James of Paxton one daughter Mrs John Adams of Dalton one brother Charles of Fairfield 16 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Services are to be in Kearney Neb Gehrig and Son Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements.
Cheyenne County schools begin classes Monday August 29 with about 3900 students. Potter, Sidney Public, Gurley and rural schools start then. Lodgepole St Patrick's Academy go August 31. Lorenzo Sunol Dalton open September 5. Rae Prickett Gurley notes 8:30 assembly for grades 7–12 with shortened morning sessions and 11:30 dismissal. Buses run earlier. Dalton delays due to building program. Sund contracts for Lodgepole and Sidney for grades 7–12. elementary staff named Fitzwater and Bale plus Glen Bale.
Forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Saturday with a chance of thundershowers Saturday afternoon. Low temperatures 50 to 60, highs near 90, precipitation zero this afternoon and tonight, 2 percent Saturday. Five day outlook shows temperatures near normal through Wednesday, cooler early period, warmer next week, cooler again by period end. Highs in 80s, lows in 50s with scattered showers and thunderstorms over the weekend and mid next week.
The Rev Harold Johnson resigns after four years as pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Gurley to study for a hospital chaplaincy in Indianapolis on a one year fellowship. Mrs Johnson and children visit relatives in Oakland while awaiting furniture moves. Interim pastor Rev Henry Monnich of Sidney named.
Supt. Russell Pedersen announced district bus routes will mirror last year. High school riders from Sunol to Sidney depart Sunol at 7:30 a.m. and reach Sidney by start of classes. Elementary riders for Sioux Army Depot begin pickup at 7:30 a.m. at five stops, then head to Sidney arriving shortly after 8 a.m.
The Cheyenne County Fair 4-H livestock sale posted a new average price of 33.49 dollars, up from 29.60 last year, with 71 calves selling for 22,549.72 dollars under bank clerks. Fewer calves due to a rule allowing only one per member. Sheep and hogs also sold well with top beef at 62, sheep at 55, hogs at 38.
Rachel E. Bennett 82 died Friday morning at Memorial Hospital after transfer from Memorial Rest Home. Funeral services 1:30 p.m. Monday Gehrig & Son Funeral Home with Very Rev. Vincent J. Pelster officiating. Burial pending. Born Oct. 12, 1883 in Hanover Kansas to Frederick and Mary Myers. Married May 18, 1898 to Myron Bennett. she lived in Sidney 21 years. Survived by daughter Kathryn Loch, four grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
The Sidney Telegraph notes that additional pictures and articles from the Fort Sidney Days county fair are awaiting inclusion due to space and time limits. Readership is advised coverage will continue in the next issue until completion.
Members of the Fort Sidney Colonels are asked to attend an 8 p.m. rehearsal on Tuesday August 30 in the Sidney High School band room. The session kicks off a special centennial program written by Dr. James Thayer. The Colonels begin their 11th year this fall.
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