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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1968
Page
1
The Sidney Telegraph presents its annual Basketball Edition compiled by sports editor John Colone. Eight tabloid pages preview area high school teams 1968-69, with news and pictures and schedules. The section aims to aid fans in judging each school's chances for state tourney progress in Lincoln 1969.
Sidney United Fund drive stands at 65.9 percent of a 143200 goal with 8711.19 raised. Campaign HQ at Elwell Motor Co will close at 2 p m Friday but fundraising continues with solicitors still active and pledges received by mail at P O Box 388 Sidney Nebraska 69162.
A morning explosion at the Kansas Nebraska Natural Gas Co plant along Route 30 between Chappell and Big Springs caused roof damage to one building and limited engine damage. No injuries or service interruptions were reported, and officials say gas pressures remain unaffected as investigations proceed.
The Nebraska Children's Home Society honored The Sidney Telegraph with a certificate for years of support to the home's 75th anniversary program. Paul L. Martin of Sidney serves on the home’s board, and the citation was presented by R. Robert Kilby of Omaha and Vernon Schmeckoeper of Scottsbluff. The society is funded entirely by public contributions with no tax money and has arranged several adoptions in the Sidney area.
The Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association schedules its 72nd annual convention at Hotel Cornhusker in Lincoln from Thursday to Saturday. Dr James Edwards of Sidney will assume the presidency replacing Dr Jack Hadley of Aurora, with Dr L E McClaughry of Omaha serving as secretary-treasurer. Opening day speakers include Dr Glynn Easley, Dr Sterling Schelkoff, and Dr Maurice Weldy. Friday features Dr John Herrick of Iowa State University, president-elect of the AVMA, speaking on handling feedlot replacement cattle, along with other noted veterinarians from Missouri, Kansas, and Alabama.
Scientists seek better diagnosis and treatment for tuberculosis and respiratory diseases. Help vital research with your Christmas Seal contribution. It’s a matter of life and breath.
Sidney residents are urged to plan ahead to talk with relatives stationed in Vietnam during the holiday season. Northwestern Bell manager P. V. O Hara notes many calls originate from Vietnam and urges families to notify servicemen in advance with unit APO numbers and possible contact numbers. Calls are handled first come, first served and timing depends on call volume and servicemen availability. calls can be placed from several bases and hospitals with Da Nang added after December 1.
Mrs George C Thompson longtime Sidney resident died early this morning in a Loveland Colorado rest home funeral rites are pending at Craig Holechek Funeral Home. She was born in Germany and came to the United States with her parents at age 11. Surviving are three daughters Mrs Percy Dimick Fort Collins Co Mrs Charles Johnson Byers Co and Mrs William Bertels Dix. A full obituary will appear Friday in The Telegraph.
Bridgeport William Lally, 31, is hospitalized after a Tuesday morning accident one-half mile north of Bridgeport. State Trooper Gary Wood reports his 1968 model car skidded off the road into a borrow pit and struck three trees while traveling north.
District manager Claire W Schuneman explains the retirement test affects benefits in Scottsbluff. Under current rules a person earning up to 1680 dollars yearly can receive all checks, between 1680 and 2880 reduces 1 for every 2 earned over 1680, and over 2880 reduces 1 for each dollar over 2880. Exceptions apply for months with no earnings over 1400 or self employment, and after age 72 a person may earn any amount and still receive benefits. Office at 1716 Avenue A Scottsbluff Nebr.
Mrs Curry of 818 Linden reported to the Sidney Police Department a prowler in the area early Monday. She heard a noise in the back yard around 2 33 a m and saw a man prowling.
A Frontier Airlines forecast reports windy conditions in the Panhandle with NW winds 30 to 40 mph and light snow possible tonight. Expect decreasing cloudiness and colder temperatures Thursday with highs in the 30s and lows near 20. Precipitation chance under five percent Thursday and a five day outlook near normal temperatures with occasional light snow over the weekend.
City officials say Nebraska communities may join a study on a Kansas-Nebraska Natural Gas Co rate increase. Dec 15 is deadline to opt in with Sidney already committed. About 37 cities show interest. Sidney estimates ~1600 dollars share. KN argues current revenues do not cover costs and earnings.
A wildcat oil test ten miles north and three west of Lodgepole is under way as No. 1 Bauer GESE Sec 3 15 47 with Alpine Associates Ltd and Braden Gear Drilling Co. The 4400 foot test targets the J sand. drillers were at 2900 feet yesterday. A deeper test is planned on the Lehmkuhl place northwest of Lodgepole with Sam Gary of Denver as operator.
James Loaris a Sidney resident for 55 years died unexpectedly Tuesday at home. Funeral set for 2 PM Friday at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Stayton officiating. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. He retired in 1960 after 48 years with Union Pacific and later served as church custodian. Survived by Ida M. Loaris, two sons James A. and George D, one brother John Louris and one grandchild.
Santa Claus will return to Sidney for reguar appearances at his headquarters next to the Green Stamp store and in city stores. A schedule lists dates from Dec 9 to Dec 23 with downtown and shopping center stops, plus a special Deс 23 downtown locale. The Golden Gift Days offer prize money rising from 200 150 10 to 250 200 10 and finally 500 250 10 across weeks.
Fifty four bulls sold Monday at the 12th On Top Sale by Alliance Livestock Auction Co for 80680, averaging 1494, marking the fifth highest average in 12-year history. Forty two Hereford heifers brought 14170, averaging 337, with Wallop Herefords paying 8200 top price for a Hereford bull.
Cheyenne County Soil and Water Conservation District supervisors Wendel Mathewson Ed Block Robert Spearow and Ed Sanders attended an Area 8 SWCD supervisors workshop hosted by the State Commission staff in Alliance. Accompanying them were conservationist Roger Plantz and clerk Mrs Dan Rowan. The all day event took place at the Alliance Hotel.
The City and County Chamber of Commerce announces two more ten dollar prizewinners in Golden Gift Days. Winners include Wendell Jo Abrams for a 1944 Dodge and Mrs. Bill Steele of 1450 20th. Earlier winners were Mrs. Paul Pearson, Ruby Ward, Dean Walker, and James Hazelwood, each receiving ten dollars. Four prizes valued at 310 remain to be claimed by Diane tea.
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