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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1972
Page
1
Senator Robert L Clark of the 47th District says he is seriously thinking about not filing for re election. He expects a final decision by February 15 and cites the annual full time legislature and heavy workload as factors.
About 2,000 bowlers from across Nebraska will compete in the 1972 Nebraska Women's Bowling Association Tournament co hosted by Sidney and Kimball. The eight weekend event runs Feb 26 through April 30 with no play Easter weekend. Entries extended to Jan 31 due to flu and national meet timing.
County deposits rose four million in 1971 to a record 316 million as five banks and Sidney Federal Saving and Loan boosted total assets to 35.4 million the largest gains at American National Bank and Sidney National Bank. Local dividends topped 300 thousand with optimism for 1972 and a durable economic upturn.
Mrs Raehal E. Frydendall 23 and her children Kayla 5 Christina 4 were injured in a collision at Huntsman and Highway 385. Frydendall suffered a forehead bump while Kayla and Christina sustained minor forehead lacerations and lumps. Frydendall driven west in a 1960 Pontiac. she was struck broadside by Violette D. Jurgens 54 of Gurley driving a 1969 Oldsmobile. Jurgens vehicle sustained 1000 dollars in damage. Pontiac totaled.
Nine pellet or BB gun vandalism incidents were reported to Sidney Police Tuesday night. No damage estimate yet for street lights, car, business, or house windows. Police continue investigating the acts of vandalism.
The filing deadline for county and city offices including the school board is 5 p.m. March 10 for new candidates and incumbents. In Sidney two full term council members and one short term councilman along with a Police Magistrate will be on the ballot. School board seats for Carl Christ Jr. and Gerald Matzke are six year terms with filings at the City Clerk. County offices open include the First District Judge and Commissioner at the Cheyenne County Clerk's office. This year the school board and city elections join county elections and the State's primary in May.
Annual hearings on One and Six Year Road and Street Improvement Plans are scheduled from Monday with 7 30 to 8 30 p m sessions open to the public. The Feb 15 review will be held in the Cheyenne County Court House basement. Dalton Village Board opens Jan 24 in Village Hall, Gurley Jan 26 in Fire Hall, Potter date in Village office, Sidney city meetings and Lodgepole village meetings not yet designated.
City officials and Cheyenne County Chamber representatives met Frontier Airlines executives led by Paul Jones and Ed Gerhardt to discuss subsidy requests and Sidney service. Topics covered include Beechcraft 99 capacity, no show impact, early morning service, and potential schedule adjustments to improve connections and hub access.
Read the want ads for the best bargains as shoppers hunt for deals and special offers in the listings. The sale pages highlight discounts, services, and items from households and merchants seeking buyers.
City inspector Dean Starr notes 1971 permits valued at 483 253 across 215 projects, down from 747 995 in 1970 but with more, smaller jobs. July leads in permits with 31 projects. two new houses and a Lodgepole Plaza contract mark gains amid a long term rise in housing and commercial work.
Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce begins its annual membership drive with an 8 a.m. coffee at the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel led by drive chairman Gene Lienemann. Ken McMillan Dan Rowan and Mike Selzer head teams as the drive targets 350 members for 1972.
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