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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1965
Page
1
Sidney set for Washington's Birthday Monday February 22 with retailers opening despite holiday. The Sidney Telegraph highlights gilt edged values, urging readers to shop early and cash in on savings across all lines of retailing.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce reports more than 1,000 accommodations including hotels motels and trailer courts. A new brochure details available rooms and daily rates, mailed to machinery firms for Farm Progress Day on April 21. Three thousand copies were printed for public distribution.
Sidney police logged multiple crash incidents over two days. A 1957 Ford northbound on 13th Avenue struck a parked 1962 Ford, pushing it into a parked 1962 Dodge, with damages totaling 3100. Donald F. Clark, 1910 Dodge, charged with driving while intoxicated. A four car collision at 15th and D Windois injured three and caused extensive damage including a Sanford car declared a total loss. Harold Johnson, 1012 18th, charged with driving. Minor damage reported at 11th Avenue when a 1958 Chevrolet struck a parked car. A backing accident at 548 Keller Drive damaged two vehicles. Ronald L. Johnson and Lillian M. Patterson involved.
Kirk Hughey of Potter, an American painter with shows in New York and Denver, begins a series of art classes in Sidney this week. The initial session was held Tuesday night at the Sidney Flooring and Supply building, with inquiries invited at the store.
The Nebraska Heart Association announces a month long Heart Fund drive peaking on Heart Sunday February 21 with seven district captains leading volunteers in a house to house canvass in Sidney. Captains include Mrs Ron Krueger Mrs Alex Devie Mrs Charon Webster Mrs W T Miller Mrs Jerry Svoboda Mrs Jess Krueger and Miss Elsie Bennett. They will direct volunteers supply materials and account for donations. The Sidney canvass is part of a national effort with more than 6500 drives and 1 750 000 volunteers nationwide. Residents may contact local headquarters to volunteer.
Fair tonight with increasing clouds Saturday. Low tonight 25 to 35, high Saturday 50 to 60. Five day outlook calls for temperatures 4 to 10 degrees above normal through Wednesday, then cooler with highs near 50 and lows 20 to 30. Occasional light snow expected early next week and again midweek.
The weather bureau foresees above normal precipitation across a broad western belt through mid March. A large moist air mass from the Pacific could bring above normal moisture to Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska, aiding a dry plains region. Snow is possible in the Panhandle this weekend and early next week, with recent warm spells melting much of the snow.
The Western Nebraska United Chambers of Commerce will hold a meeting at the Ft. Sidney Motor Hotel on Thursday March 11. Program details will be announced soon.
Nebraska oil officials and Sidney Chamber of Commerce members discussed creating a minimum $50,000 oil jackpot to accelerate deep drilling in western Nebraska Panhandle. The plan would combine local jackpots, push exploration into pre Cretaceous sands, and complement Kimball County's $25,000 effort. Industry observers note deeper formations could revive state oil activity as shallower reserves dwindle. New wildcat and field production entries across Cheyenne, Kimball, Scotts Bluff, and Grant counties were also announced, highlighting the region's ongoing exploration push.
Farmers move faster than last year in joining the 1965 feed grain program signing up to idle 20 percent of their corn and sorghum acres or divert to non surplus crops. By day five, 223 821 farms enrolled to set aside 5 374 800 acres, about 51 percent of the 1959 60 feed grain base. The program offers price supports and land diversion payments for eligible cropland under the new substitution rule.
Nearly 50 entries have been received for the Stars of Tomorrow show set for Sunday March 14 in the Sidney Junior High auditorium. Towns represented include Dalton Potter Lodgepole Lorenzo and Sidney. Auditions to select finalists will be held at Central School auditorium at 7:30 PM on February 22 and 23.
Cheyenne County state federal and county offices including courthouses and banks will close next Monday in observance of Washington's Birthday. The assessor and treasurer offices face a busy season but will halt operations for the holiday. License plate and assessment deadlines will not be extended. Local courthouse closing was approved by commissioners and elected officials in a Tuesday meeting.
The February Plentiful Foods List highlights cherries canned or frozen broiler-fryer chickens eggs apples prunes and ripe olives as abundant. Grocers feature these items in ads while homemakers plan budget meals and stocking up when prices are low per Ethel Diedrichsen of the University of Nebraska Extension.
The Sidney Telegraph, a consistent Nebraska Press Association award winner, is asked to judge the Best Advertising Idea contest for the Iowa Press Association. Don Reid notes the paper’s championship status. last year it judged Arizona’s general excellence. The Telegraph cannot enter the 1965 contest due to the rule against consecutive wins.
Skinner Corp. has a drilling site located about three quarters of a mile north of Peetz at No. 1 State CC N1/2 Sec. 36 12 52. Nearest production is the Falcon Field about two miles west.
Will MacRae, golf professional at Sidney municipal course for two years, will move to Albert Lea Country Club in Minnesota. He and his family plan to depart Sidney about March 1. MacRae helped develop Sidney course including greens and pro shop. city officials seek a replacement.
Directors of the Nebraska Wheat Growers Association urge unity among farm organizations to push national income improvements for farmers. A resolution from an Ogallala meeting highlights the need for a united front to ease shrinking farm income and improve legislation. The NWGA plans new county groups in Harlan Franklin Phelps and Kearney counties.
Cheyenne County will begin collecting delinquent 1964 personal taxes by holding warrants for payment starting March 1. The county commissioners issue guidance that when a county account is presented for allowance, a certificate of delinquent personal taxes is obtained from the treasurer and the tax amount is deducted from the payment, with a warrant issued for the balance if any.
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