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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1960
Page
2
Chadron voters approve a 310,089 bond for construction of a new East Ward elementary school. The plan finances 280,000 from the Panigunt fund with the remainder from other sources. Of 768 votes cast, 451 favored and 317 opposed, a 58.8 percent approval, above the 55 percent required.
The State Committee for Reorganization of School Districts opposed a split of School District 27 in Kimball County. The plan would divide the district between Dixy and District 16, and the panel warned changes should follow careful review of the educational impact on Kimball County High School and its program.
The article notes Bayard K F William chosen to coerce civic group leadership for 1960 61 with his election as president. Vice presidents named are Kenneth Bowman JonS Ducker and Charley Ensett. Secretary Ivan Christian and Sumner Burnham keep posts. Dale Quinn Tamner Ray Burteé become Tail Twister. directors include Howard Thompson and Lowell Giauque. Immediate past president Lloyd Herman noted.
Flames engulfed a Whitlock Truck Service rig about 18 miles south of Kimball near the Colorado state line. Dean Benzinger and Li E. Dorsey were in the cab when the trailer behind the tractor burst into flames, causing estimated damages around 1.000 dollars.
The Bayard council raised city taxes by 1.6 mills this year to cover bond obligations for intersections and related debt. An existing two mill levy to retire bonds remains in place, while a five mill levy was authorized for that purpose this year. The social security fund was boosted from 0.2 to 1.0 mill to cover employer contributions for city employees.
Ogallala invites bids to resurface six blocks on highways 26 and 30 and Highway 80 between West B and East A streets. The state highway commission will cover 50 percent of costs with the city paying the remainder. Estimated cost is 10 080 dollars per three block section plus 1 100 dollars incidental per section. Work could begin around August first, with bids approved at a July 26 city council meeting.
A USDA report indicates Nebraska sugar beet production could reach 1,156,000 tons this year, surpassing the 1938 all-time high. Farmers expect to harvest about 68,000 acres of beets, up from 1959 and above the ten year average, with yields near seven tons per acre.
Classified note shows a telegraph want ad seeking trade leads and exchange options. No clear names or dates provided. text fragment suggests a market or exchange request in a newspaper notice.
Local residents report moving to Kimball and Buffalo Bend new motel operators Mr and Mrs Stanley Juelfs and Francis Daughtery family roles. Community events include Legion Auxiliary activities, picnics, weddings and visits by relatives from Idaho Arizona Minnesota and Nebraska with several travel stories and school preparations ahead.
Sunnyside News reports many local families attended a Sunday school picnic at Chappell park hosted by Mrs. Clarence Meyers pupils. The item lists multiple guests and visits including the Leoys, Brandts, Ulmschneiders, and Tremains among others.
Royal Neighbors gathered at Mrs. Chris Terman's home with Neighbor Schinsel filling in as Oracle. A float committee was appointed for Pot ter Day and a short business meeting preceded a Royal game with six prizes. The American Legion and Auxiliary skip July meetings, resuming in August.
A housewife posts a sign along a graveled road near her residence warning drivers to slow down while her diapers dry. The brief item notes community humor and roadside vigilance in Norman Oklahoma.
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