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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1960
Page
1
The Sidney Telegraph runs a subscription contest offering bicycles radios watches and cash as prizes. The campaign ends Oct 1 and daily adds about fifteen new subscribers. Contestants earn credit for every sale even if receipts are turned in later.
Lodgepole Girl Scouts sponsor a display at the Old Settlers Reunion museum seeking more antiques. Ar ian Luxa and Mrs. Jim Haskell oversee the effort and urge adults to offer items for display both small objects in showcases and larger pieces under supervision. Existing offerings include an iron kettle from a covered wagon and kerosene parlor lamps.
Chappell Chamber of Commerce plans an investigation into a local convalescent home. A planning committee will review state facility requirements after visiting nursing homes. The project aims to provide elder care and create local jobs through construction and operation.
Grace Pugsley 63 a former Bayard resident died Saturday at a sister's home in Oklahoma City She was predeceased by her husband Dr George W Pugsley killed in a 1947 car crash and by son Dr George W Pugsley Jr who died in 1952 She survived by sister Mrs Jack Stemp of Oklahoma City and two grandsons in the Armed Forces Funeral services were held at Bayard.
The Deuel County Republican fund raising dinner is set for Tuesday at 6 30 p m in the Legion Hall with about 100 expected. John R Cooper gubernatorial candidate will deliver the main address. Russell Talbott and Harold Pergon co chairmen will sell tickets.
Chadron State College announces the fall semester opening on Friday September 9 with Freshman Orientation starting. Orientation runs Friday through Sunday with Freshman registration Monday September 12 while upperclassmen register Tuesday September 13 and classes begin Wednesday September 14.
Two rear end collisions occurred in Cheyenne County over the weekend. Penelope L. Myers of Dalton and Herman A. Poeschke of Gurley were treated at Dalton Memorial Hospital for neck and other injuries. damages were $500 and $250. A second crash near Sunol involved Cecil Hunt and Kenneth L DeMers with no injuries.
Colleen Egging, 17, was named 1960 Potter Days Queen at the Queens Dance in Potter. Attendants are Leola Madden and Nancy Ballegeer. The trio, introduced by Leonard Nelson, will reign Sept 16 and 17 with Egging a Potter High senior listed in dancing, music, tennis and more.
Lincoln Nebraska officials clarify voter lists must be posted by local clerks on the second Monday each month. The secretary of state’s office notes lists include names and party affiliations and should be accessible in a conspicuous place in the clerk’s office.
More than 200 Gurley graduates from five states attended the first alumni reunion held Saturday. About 160 joined a banquet at the Legion Hall, then a business session and dance. The group planned reunions every two years, with the next in 1962, as travelers from Waterloo Iowa and Ogden Utah led the out-of-town contingent.
The Crawford Electric Co of North Platte will start 64 miles of 115 kv transmission line from Pine Bluffs to Sidney and a Sidney substation addition totaling about $852,290. The project employs about 45 workers split between Sidney and Kimball with a six month timetable potentially extended by weather.
Nebraska continues to reduce highway fatalities as 64 fewer deaths in 1960 than last year by day four of the Save 60 in 60 campaign. Gov. Brooks' traffic safety effort reports show two deaths on Monday, keeping the year total at 165 compared with 229 a year ago.
Oil activity in Nebraska shows few actions with a drill stem test at the No 2 Frei field north of Potter yielding a lackluster core from 5472 to 5470 feet. Optimism centers on planned six deep tests in Kimball Banner County as seismic work continues amid a summer of dry holes and a glutted oil market.
Rotary District Governor Lyle Mantor of Kearney is in Sidney for an official visit. He will meet committees this afternoon and address the club at tonight’s regular dinner meeting at the Ft. Sidney Motor Hotel.
An autogram exchange party will be held Tuesday at the Sidney High senior high building from 1 30 p m to 3 p m for all Trail yearbook subscribers. Books distributed from the bookroom window main floor. Protective plastic covers on sale for 25 cents. Those unable to attend may pick up during registration with a written authorization.
Nebraska political slate set for the Chamber of Commerce fall quarterly on October 11. Gov. Ralph Brooks and Sen. Carl Curtis join Rep. Donald McGinley and Dave Martin for Congress and Frank Morrison and John Cooper for governor on a six candidate panel.
Sidney resident Al Christensen will join about 20 civilian pilots in a cross country flight from Hadley Field New Jersey to San Francisco California on September 8 to mark the 40th anniversary of the first air mail. The Silver Wings pilots will stop at Sidney among others delivering air letters to mayors and postmasters.
Sidney Beauty Academy presents a hair style revue Thursday evening at the Ft. Sidney Hotel starting at 7 o clock. Nine women three teenagers and two children will model styles for diners under Academy director Connie Parkansky and manager Eunice Phillips. Adult models include Mrs Claude Wuthier Mrs Keith Deaver Mrs Darlene Vaughn Mrs Charles Dobson Mrs Milton Handsel Mrs Jesse Backemeyer Mrs Ralph Dailey Mrs Leo Krieger and Mrs Gene Zwickl. Teen models Donna Deaver Sylvia Phillips and Karen Felt. Tot models Jane Zwicki and Mona Elias.
The Cheyenne County Welfare Office will relocate to 1001 Tenth Ave by Oct 1, from the Roche Building where The Arlo Jones Insurance Agency now sits. Director Mrs Donald Hart cites easier access for ill and elderly clients and need for more space as reasons, noting the office handles about 200000 dollars annually with state and federal support.
John Korbe of Crook, Colorado, was fined $100 and given a six month suspension of his Nebraska driving privileges by Judge C. W. Smith after being charged with driving while intoxicated.
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