Community rocked by double tragedy near Chappell
In Chappell a 23 year old man, Gary Powell, died by self inflicted gunshot after requesting absence from work. A 38 year old Mexican immigrant, Homero Luciano Arias, was found in a sealed boxcar nearby suffering frostbite and exposure. Arias had $300 on departure from Blythe, California, no money on discovery. boxcar sealed in Cheyenne and moved to Chappell. Sheriff Stahr is investigating. motive unclear, possible financial difficulties. Powell's body was sent to Woodburn, Oregon for funeral services. wife and child rode trains to Woodburn.
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Chappell
Gary Powell
Ray Smith
Powell
Deuel County
Floyd Stahr
Woodburn
Ore
Deuel
Sidney
Bob Payne
Milton Weigand
Co-Op
Arias
Stahr
Memorial Hospital
Cheyenne
Restitution Ordered In Sign Thefts
Three youths from Sidney Morrill and Mitchell pleaded guilty in Cheyenne County Court to stealing road signs from Julesburg Lodgepole and Sidney areas. Judge Sydney G. Finch fined each 110.50 and sentenced probation, restitution, sign replacement, and 15 day license suspensions starting January 5. Colorado authorities had no action announced.
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Sidney
Julesburg
Colo
Lodgepole
Cheyenne
David Burgiss
Danny Terwilliger
Morrill
Thomas Bare
Mitchell
Cheyenne County
Sydney G. Finch
Finch
Ron Hunt
Colorado
Limnuulin Noodracaa Tragedy Unsolved Slaying Near Base
Gerald Seefeldt is the victim in a brutal unsolved slaying near the base. The Telegraph notes there will be no issues on December 26 or January 2. The business office closes the preceding Saturdays. The Friday deadline at 5 p.m. marks the free subscription offer cutoff.
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Spt
Gerald Seefeldt
Telegraph
The
Nebraska farmers seek rain amid 93 county moisture shortage
Nebraska farmers report widespread soil moisture shortages across all 93 counties due to unseasonably warm, dry weather. Despite the drought, winter wheat remains in good condition while pastures and feed supplies grow tighter, with cattle and hogs faring generally well and livestock gains steady. Separately, Marine Sgt. Gerald G. Seefeldt, 26, was found murdered near a New Jersey base, with his family in South Divide, Nebraska, awaiting funeral plans. The AP described the case and noted his wartime service in Vietnam and his recent transfer to Lakehurst Naval Air Station.
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Nebraska
Santa Claus
Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics
South Divide
Sidney
Marine Corps
Gerald G. Seefeldt
New Jersey
Walter H. Seefeldt
South Divide Trinity Lutheran Church
Seefeldts
Fort McPherson Military
Wallace
Neb
Associated Press
Seefeldt
Lakehurst Naval Air Station
Roberta Phillips
Memphis
N. J
Orchard
Betty Karre
North Platte
Caroline Stanley
Burlington, Colo
Court Rules Ham Can't Take Office
District Judge John Kuns ruled Charles Ham cannot serve on Sidney city council under a state law restricting public office holders from serving in cities with a manager form of government. Ham, manager of Wheatbelt Public Power District, was elected last spring. David W. Young is interim councilman. Observers expect possible legislative changes in 1967.
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John Kuns
Charles Ham
Sidney
Ham
Wheatbelt Public Power
Nebraska
Kuns
David W. Young
KSID
Young
Lighting Contest Underway At Potter
The Potter Lions Club sponsors a Christmas light contest with five cash prizes. First place receives 30 dollars, followed by 20, 15, 10, and 5 dollars for the four runners up. The town board and Pine Bluffs REA co sponsor the event.
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Potter Lions Club
Town Board
Pine Bluffs
Christmas Open House at Extension Office
The extension office invites the public to a Christmas Open House in the basement post office Thursday from 1 to 4 p m. Coffee hot apple cider and goodies will be served. Authorities report a large Colorful Colorado sign found under a bed mattress used by a local youth.
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Colorado
New Ruling At The Teen Center
The Sidney Youth Council approved a rule that only Cheyenne County youths who are members may be admitted to the Teen Center. Out of county guests will be barred. A Dec 27 dance with music by The Rogues is planned, and those wishing to join should contact Don Challburg or Ric Boese, the president.
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Sidney
Cheyenne County
Rogues
Don Challburg
Ric Boese
Charles Dickens
Sidney Chamber of Commerce 1967 program begins
Newly named president Stan Larabee selects three directors to head key projects. Jerry Krutsinger becomes membership director, Ed Bauman chairs the program of work, and E. R. Jimerson leads agriculture. The board adopts monthly meetings for the coming year.
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Sidney Chamber of Commerce
E.R. Jimerson
Darrell Hunt
Jerry Krutsinger
John Egging
Ed Bauman
Charles Ham
Sidney of Chamber of Commerce
Stan Larabee
E. R. Jimerson
Snow and Chrismans Provide Winter and Christmas Notes
Forecasters predict cloudiness with light snow flurries tonight and Thursday. Temperatures range from about 15 to 25 at night and 35 to 45 by Thursday, with minimal precipitation chances. Frontier Airlines promotes Berea Lutheran Church near Chappell for Christmas Chrismans displays, organized by Mrs. Cecile Weible and Lutheran Church Women, detailing symbols and inviting viewing through January second.
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Panhandle
Frontier Airlines
Berea Lutheran Church
Chappell
Lutheran Church
Cecile Weible
Lutheran Church Women
Christ
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Doniver Peterson
Former SAD Guard Angus H Cumming Dies at 55
Angus Harold Cumming, a Sioux Army Depot guard since 1955 and World War II veteran, died Monday in Oshkosh at age 55 after taking disability retirement last July. Funeral set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Holechek Funeral Home, burial in Antelope Valley Cemetery. He was active in Masonic groups including Lodge 286 Oshkosh and Tahama Shrine Hastings. Survived by widow Lucille, daughter Mary, and several siblings.
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Sioux
Angus H. Cumming
Oshkosh
Holechek
Wilfred Hennig
Antelope Valley
Angus Harold Cumming
Moline
Ill
Lodge 286
Royal and Select Master Masons
Sidney
Royal Arch Masons
Knights Templar
Tahama Temple
Calif
Alice Shaw
Oak Park
Clayton
Nine new members join Sidney Elks Lodge No 1894
Nine new members were initiated Monday night by Sidney Elks Lodge No. 1894. They are Hugh Maxwell Hugh Donnelly Marvin Pelster Edward Van Aelstyn Glenn Adams William Howe Terry Suit Dennis Worschart and Raymond Worester. The Scotts Bluff degree team led by Exalted Ruler Karl Asp conducted the ritual with members Lloyd Zimmerman Dick Stephens Ken Green Chuck Williams Tom Simpson Howard Berger Tom Halston and others present along with Joe Tando a past exalted ruler.
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Sidney Elks Lodge No
Hugh Maxwell
Hugh Donnelly
Marvin Pelster
Edward van Aelstyn
Glenn Adams
William Howe
Terry Suit
Dennis Wolshart
Raymond Worester
Scottsbluff
Karl Asp
Lloyd Zimmerman
Dick Stephens
Ken Green
Chuck Williams
Tom Simpson
Howard Berger
Tom Halston
Joe Tando
Scottsbluff Lodge
Elks Lodge Plans New Year Beef Giveaway
Sidney Elks Lodge No. 1894 will give away a half beef and two quarters as part of New Years Eve celebrations. Tickets are on sale now. Earlier this month Mrs. Eugene Damnstedt won the color set given away by the Elks.
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Sidney
Librarian Seeks Holiday Cheer and Support for Year Ahead
A Christmas message from the library staff outlines holiday plans and asks patrons for help. The team hopes for continued cooperation, mentions open hours around Christmas and New Year, and lists staff requests such as more story hour participants, returning patrons, overdue books, and better weather for the Bookmobile.
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Pearson
Kaminski
Thompson
Paul Mills
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J. W. Vaughn
Neill Allison
Lloyd Carr
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Teen Center
Chappell Church
Elks
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