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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1967
Page
12
Alliance reports the first sale of state school land under the 1965 act occurred in Box Butte County. Norman Keder bid 320 acres of unirrigated cropland at 152 dollars per acre for the south half of Section 36, Township 27N, Range 49W. Board of Educational Lands and Funds must still approve the sale.
SCOTTSBLUFF The Beef Cattle Feeders Day at the University of Nebraska Scottsbluff Station is set for March 7 as one of four statewide events. Sponsored by NU, activities begin 9:30 a.m. with registration and coffee. At 10:00 a.m. researchers will report on beef and sheep experiments, including silage feeding by Walter Woods and Lionel Harris.
The Harrisburg Board of Education raised teacher pay by 600 dollars annually. Beginning teachers with bachelor’s degrees now earn 5400 dollars, up from 4800, while those with master’s degrees receive 5700 dollars, up from 5100.
West Nebraska General Hospital plans a May 7 dedication for the new hospital and school of nursing. Kenneth W. Copeland will lead the ceremony. Moving Day is tentatively set for May 13. The downtown building, in use 43 years, will close with no plans for its disposition. The $4 million facility began in spring 1965, Weaver Construction Company of Denver is general contractor. The project extends about three months beyond the 20 month contract. The original plan included 82 beds plus nursing and housing. a fifth floor expansion adds 30 extended care beds, boosting total beds to 112.
A Wednesday resolution at the Box Butte Experiment Station in Alliance urges broader work beyond dryland crops. Proposals include transferring land title to the University and renaming the station, possibly to University of Nebraska Northwest Station. An area advisory committee for the Panhandle’s northern half is to be formed.
The Kimball Country Club donated $10,000 to the City and County Recreation Board to back a three year plan creating a 600 acre park on town edge. Funds combine with federal city and county money to build picnic and camping areas tennis courts a nine hole golf course four Little League fields and a swimming pool.
The Scottsbluff Planning Commission rejected a $3 million convention hotel and shopping center on a 40 acre residential tract after a 5-4 vote. Adjoining property owners objected during a two hour hearing. Final action rests with the City Council as the commission only advises. The city’s master plan favors downtown development with neighborhood shopping areas.
Petitions bearing about 150 signatures were sent to the Nebraska Railway Commission contesting Union Pacific’s plan to discontinue Broadwater service. City Clerk C. H. Strother noted letters were written, hoping opposition prompts a formal hearing. UP contends nearby Lisco and Northport stations suffice and that Broadwater хоть station operation does not pay.
Henry William Hebbel 80 died Friday at Sterling. A Peetz area resident, he was born August 19, 1886 in Meldorf Germany and came to the United States to homestead in 1908. He married Ethel F. Skinner in Guthrie Center Iowa on December 29, 1927. He worked 13 years at Sioux Depot. Survivors include six children Ina Louise Hebbel Henry R Hebbel Betty Marie Becker Amy Jean Harbridge Helen Elaine Gibbs and Alfred Dean Hebbel. 12 grandchildren and three sisters Melita Ehrhardt Christine Richards and Florence Krug gel. He was preceded in death by a brother and sister. Memorial service held at Peetz E A B Church.
Bill Kunkel former Yankee relief pitcher serves as a rookie NBA official and will next season umpire in the International League baseball. He has begun career refereeing basketball before moving to baseball umpiring at a higher level.
A coyote weighs between 20 and 50 pounds and its den shows a semicircular earth bank surrounding the entrance formed as the animal digs its hole.
Jerry Lee Anthony son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Anthony of Sidney is among University of Oklahoma undergraduates to win a scholarship through the distinguished scholars program of the School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering He is a senior An honor banquet was held last Friday night for the select list of students qualifying for the scholarships
The First Baptist church in Dallas is described as the largest Protestant congregation in the United States with 13 538 members.
Postmaster Ferris Preble and Sidney Cheyenne County mailers are urged to follow the new Postal Customers Bill of Rights. Posters in lobby and counters list 10 points defining expected customer treatment and how staff should assist. Emphasis on neat counters, friendly greetings, knowledgeable staff, prompt service, clear information, and courteous referrals. Citizens are asked to be prepared with forms and be concise to speed transactions.
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