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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1963
Page
1
Analysis from The Sidney Telegraph outlines national discussion on the 1964 two price wheat plan. It notes no official draft yet and reports forecasts that a one year approval is likely with a May or June referendum. Freeman aims for 1964 only while opposition presses for less government control.
The Sidney city council asks the planning commission to revisit Continental Oil Co.'s rezoning request for the 12th and Illinois St. site to permit a new service station and modernization. The plan faces zoning hurdles despite long operation existing pre zoning laws.
The 1963 Farmer's Tax Guides from the IRS are now obtainable through County Extension Agents. Printing was delayed due to late Congressional changes. Jointly prepared by Federal and State Extension Services and IRS to aid farmers and ranchers in preparing and filing federal income tax returns. Returns are due February 15, 1963, per Everett E. Peterson.
The Cheyenne County Extension Sponsoring Board holds its annual meeting Thursday at 1 30 p m in the 4 H Building at the Fairgrounds. Reports on the past year plus election of one man and one woman director from the Northwest District are planned. Nominees include Mrs Dorman Mrs Aurich Doland Larson and Kenneth McRoberts. Also presented are IFYE slides and world globe awards for host families Ali Hosenlieu of Iran and others. Coffee will follow.
The Halvedson-Larabee Co. launches Cad-Olds dealership in Sidney with a nine to nine grand opening Saturday. New owners invite public to meet staff, register for a car giveaway, and tour the facility at 809 Illinois St. Sidney.
In Nebraska 1963 redistricting plans Sen George H Fleming of Sidney would shift from district 43 to 47 and lose Morrill County. The Morrill County would join district 44 with Morrill Garden Devel Grant Arthur and Keith counties. The senate plan expands to 49 members and Fleming would lose population and area. He has not commented publicly.
Nebraska retail sales rose 8 percent year over year in November with a 3.1 percent month-to-month gain. Hard goods up 15.2 percent, auto dealers up 17.5 percent. luxury and apparel stores, eating and drinking places declined. City index shows increases in South Sioux City 29 percent, York 17, Grand Island 14.9, Falls City 13.3, Omaha 26, Sidney 1.7.
Misegadis and Sons led Sunol station of The Great Western Sugar Co. with 16.49 tons per acre and 14.4 percent sugar. Carl Benzel topped the N W Ladegard farm district with 16.06 tons and 14.8 percent sugar, 5383 pounds per acre. Isidore Gerk headed the Julesburg district with 27.07 tons and 9,619 pounds per acre. Gerk has been among the top ten growers for ten years.
Raymond James Keating 62 died after a three month illness at his home. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday Jan 19 in Greeley Nebraska with his brother the Rev Leo Keating officiating. Rosaries planned Thursday and Friday at local funeral homes. He was born Oct 20, 1900 in Greeley and lived in several Nebraska towns. He married Winifred A Duffin Sept 5 1932. Survivors include his wife daughter Kathleen son James mother and multiple siblings.
The Civil Aeronautics Board approves Frontier Airlines Youth Fare plan offering one way and round trip trips at half price for youths up to 22 with a Youth Fare ID card. The card costs $5 and is valid one year. over 4,300 young travelers have used the plan across Frontier’s 16-state system in four months.
The Sidney Community Hotel Corp revealed at the annual meeting that the Ft. Sidney Motor Hotel mortgage debt has been reduced to 146 440 82. It has paid off a third mortgage and now owes 20 300 992 on the second mortgage and 126 139 990 on the first mortgage. Directors elected include Leonard Fine George Barlow C A Story Robert Clark and Jack H Lowe. Mr Lowe succeeds E A Winter who retires from the board. The Ft Soney Motor Hotel Inc will hold its annual meeting next Monday night January 21 with L E Wamsley as president and majority stockholder.
The Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission ordered a 25 day stay to file legal briefs on its motion to set a maximum efficient rate for oil production from the Reagen reservoir in Sleepy Hollow Field Red Willow County. Testimony at the regular meeting showed support and opposition to production limits. The case will proceed in briefs.
Robert D. Spearow, a 31 year old Gurley farmer, was chosen Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year by the Sidney Junior Chamber of Commerce. He will enter the state contest at Beatrice. He owns 480 acres of land, farms 960 cropland and 240 grazing acres on 1,200 total, and has modernized operations with increased land value. Spearow has long service in 4-H Rural Youth Wheat Growers and Methodist and Masonic organizations, and has contributed as a lay speaker across Cheyenne County churches. Principal speaker Robert Rauner discussed farm program value and agriculture.
Clarence Zalesky of Sidney Auto Sales announces the 1963 Rambler earned Motor Trend magazine Car Of The Year. He received notice from American Motors Corp executive Thomas A. Coupe at a zone meeting and offers free copies of the Rambler feature from Motor Trend's February issue, including road tests of the full Rambler line.
Bids are being accepted for the Sidney to Dalton Star Route mail contract. Regional Office in Wichita Kansas sets 4 30 p m Thursday February 14 as bid deadline. Bids cover seven days a week on a round trip with an enclosed vehicle of 200 cubic feet and a 1400 dollar bond. Bid forms and details available at Sidney Gurley and Dalton Post Offices.
Parily cloudy conditions persist with a few light snow flurries through tomorrow. Lows tonight range from 5 above to 5 below zero. Highs tomorrow near 20 to 30 degrees.
Patrol cites slick roads in two minor accidents this week. Leonard H. Westphal of Oakland, California, skidded while pulling into a service station near Lodgepole, demolishing two gas pumps though the station was closed. A gas truck driven by Elvin T. Thies of Potter rolled over two miles south of Potter without injuries. Damages were estimated at 200 and 350 dollars, respectively.
Jurors are notified to appear at 9 30 a m next Tuesday for service in upcoming district court jury sessions. Merk of the District Court Ruby Henkle said one or two criminal cases will be brought before District Judge John H Kuns.
Senator Terry Carpenter proposes LB 126 to direct the $50 oil well drilling fee to the state geologist office instead of the Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. Commission Director Dusty Rhodes notes drilling fees account for about 40 to 50 percent of the commission’s income.
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