31 Jul 1953
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1953
Page
1
Aerial and ground reports describe a 12 foot wall of water sweeping Sidney area after heavy rains. Lodgepole Creek rose dramatically, with sandbagging along the railroad, highways, and park area. Evacuations not reported. officials feared continuing showers could raise crests further.
Cheyenne County reports a 28 percent reduction in wheat acres for 1954, the highest in the state. County allotments will be issued by the PMA, with farmers choosing to stay eligible or sell planting schedules. State-wide cuts average 21 percent from 1952-53, 18.7 percent from 1953, reflecting drought and shifting baselines.
Fox Theatre presents three days of the 3-D feature House of Wax with Warner Phonic Sound synchronized to the film. Special demonstration by Fox Manager Elmer Haines impressed Telegraph reporters with the mixed sight and sound illusion using 8-D glasses.
Chairman J K Mahr calls Cheyenne County Republicans to a district courtroom meeting on Wednesday night August 12 at 7 30 outlining agenda for reorganization steps in the party through the local committee process.
Merle Orvil Joseph Billeter 46 died Tuesday in Clarkson Memorial after years of illness. Funeral Friday at St. Patrick's Church with Fr Albel officiating. Gehrig Funeral Home in charge. Pallbearers listed. Born April 27, 1907 in Fremont, he lived in Nickerson, Johnson Co Wy, Cheyenne County, then Mo. He married Anna L. Zimola Jan 12 in Sidney. Survived by wife, five children, five sisters and one brother.
The Telegraph publishes a full premium list for the 1952 county fair showing dates August 22 to August 25. About one thousand rural boxholders received the book this week per County Agent Ivan Liljegren. A printing shortfall left some residents without books. readers may clip the list from today’s paper for reference and may contact Mr Liljegren or county fair members with questions.
The State Board of Equalization and Assessment met July 27 and raised real and personal property assessments in Cheyenne County for 1953. Lands and improvements rose to an assessed value of 20,941,750 with a 67 percent total blanket increase, lots and improvements to 7,205,220 with a 64 percent total blanket hike, and business property to 2,342,305 with a 16 percent rise. Household goods and personal equipment retained 223,115. The changes will be added to each item’s assessment.
A University of Nebraska survey shows Fatricia Ann Peck of Fairfield among five top 1953 journalism graduates. She now serves on the Sidney Telegraph staff. The class averaged 11 semester hours above the 125 needed for a degree.
Caught by heavy rains Wednesday night Cheyenne County endured record flooding. Lodgepole Creek surged to historic levels flooding American Legion Park Sid ney and threatening Phoenix Development Company homes. National Guard ready for disaster duty as more rain possible. Farm families evacuated as water and six inch rains hit Gurley Dalton Potter and Sioux Reserve areas.
A photo at the 11th Avenue bridges on City Route No 19 in South Sidney shows high water lapping the bridge bottom and spurting across the platform. Police and street workers kept vigil as the bridge carries traffic.
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