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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1963
Page
1
Authorities investigate $200 damage at North Ward School over the weekend as rocks shattered 40 east side windows including basement auditorium and Kindergarten room. Glass and coke spills marked the scene with a “Wet Paint” sign scrawled in the auditorium and handwriting noted as a possible lead.
City of Sidney files district court protest against Liebenman Hide House on Sidney's north side. City Attorney Clinton authorized by council to proceed with protest petition amid strong North Side protests.
Sidney High School announces band practice dates for Fort Sidney Days Cheyenne County Fair activities. 1962 63 members will participate under director Sid Phelps with early rehearsals.
Funeral services were held in Denver for Mrs. Lillian Hepner a Denver businesswoman and former Sidney resident who died after a lengthy illness. She and husband Aaron J. Hepner owned the Bluebird Theater and ran the first film exchange in Denver. Survivors include her son Dr. Harold J Hepner of Denver and several siblings and grandchildren. Delegations from Sidney attended including Mr. and Mrs. Woolston and Mr. and Mrs. Fine with their daughters.
Kids Day activities at Cheyenne County Fair Fort Sidney Days feature a 10am parade a 1230pm Fox Theatre movie and 3pm games at the Fairgrounds Parade entries judged in a single category with prizes of 25 20 15 and 10 for first through fourth fifth place Theme is the Gay 90s Free carnival rides tickets for participants Entry blanks published in The Telegraph must be brought to the 8th and Jackson assembly point by 8am Tuesday and will be numbered humor is allowed with any entry type
New Sidney receives Jack Knotwell a glass specialist formerly of North Platte who moves to Sidney to work with Moore's Glass and Paint Co now owned by Bill Lenz. He and wife Vonna have one child David eight and a half months old. They bought a house at 2227 Cheyenne Road.
Oil activity remains limited in the Southern Panhandle with Cheyenne County quiet and Morrill and Kimball Counties seeing lone wildcat efforts. Stuarco Excaliber and Sage Oil Co. report No. 1 Fisher in Cheyenne, Tom Wessels No. 1 Brown in Morrill, and No. 1 Linn in Kimball advancing to 5 559 feet with core tests anticipated.
A Chamber of Commerce general membership meeting is set for next Wednesday morning at the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel. Breakfast at 7 a.m. Those attending should notify the Chamber office. The program, directed by A. W. Bill Peterson, concerns Expanded Christmas Decorations. Members are urged to attend.
Thieves broke into the Wise Superette in Lodgepole during the night and stole several hundred dollars from a hidden bag. A rear window was pushed in to gain entry. no other items were taken and no damage reported. Deputy Sheriff Kermit Brumbaugh noted no clues. Floyd Wise found the theft on Tuesday morning.
The Fort Sidney Day committee offers two prizes to boost button sales. A movie camera from The Photo Center and a watch from Lockwoods Jewelers will be awarded at each of the two rodeo performances on Aug 2 and Aug 12. Eligible buyers may register at a booth by the button stand on August 3 and August 10 on Illinois Street.
Sheriff W. W. Schulz departed for Lincoln today with Joe Rayes to begin a one year sentence at the Nebraska Penal Complex. Rayes was convicted on a violation of probation tied to a non support charge.
Two booster tours on Saturday August 10 will promote the Cheyenne County Fair and Fort Sidney Days. Northbound and southbound caravans will visit multiple towns in western Nebraska and northeastern Colorado, with relay timing and stops, entertainment, and rear-guard safety rules.
Cheyenne County commissioners to rule on the proposed 520 mill budget with a one mill levy for a new courthouse or additions. Public hearing heard complaints and support this morning, with Carl Olson noting continued appearances this afternoon. About six protests were voiced earlier.
The Scottsbluff Weather Bureau forecasts a five day outlook through next Monday with highs of 85 to 95 and lows of 55 to 65. Frequent small daily changes and a few afternoon thunderstorms are expected, with no severe warnings issued so far. Weather observers report highs around 90 to 93 this week and a 53 degree low last night.
The first Nebraska statewide Youth Republican teenage camp will be held August 26 to 29 at Camp Kiwanis in Milford. Chairman Jim Werner of Dakota City said the camp is for ages 13 to 17 to spark youth interest in Republican politics. A leadership school is planned for Grand Island September 7-8 to train district directors. The state convention is scheduled for April 17-19 in Norfolk.
Entries for the Fort Sidney Days parade are arriving slowly. Ken Kieselhorst urges those who can to submit an entry by Monday August 12. The committee seeks additional bands and marching units including the Sidney High School band and Westernaires from Jefferson County Colorado.
Cheyenne County farmers Harold Schuessler Ed Block Walter Miller and Evelyn Christensen of Sidney sign up this month to build new terraces under the 1963 Agricultural Conservation Program. The ACP cost-share rate is 80 percent up to 940 dollars per acre, with the farmer supplying labor and machines.
Potter plans its annual Potter Days Celebration for Friday and Saturday September 6 and 7. D. Fred Enevoldsen chairs the executive committee with Carl Larson Kenneth Rose Rudy Dedic Gilbert Hougen and Ray Wickhorst as officers. Friday focuses on exhibits at the Youth Center and Saturday features a 10 am parade barbecue band concerts a baseball game a free movie and an evening dance at the Legion Hall.
Sioux Army Depot celebrated its first anniversary as a subordinate under the U S Army Supply and Maintenance Command. Founded August 1 1962, the depot supports delivery storage transport maintenance and inventory control for Army installations in the continental U S and overseas. The command praised the unit and its 33 fellow depots for contributing to the mission.
A four day program unites the Cheyenne County fair and Fort Sidney Days from August 11 to 14. This first combined event aims for strong turnout and preserves all existing features. Forsythe and Dewis Shows will set up rides and amusements.
Dalton prepares for the two day Set 9 10 festival with a morning and night parade on Tuesday Sept 10. Committees led by Ted Panas organize entertainment concessions finance agriculture and parade roles plus queen selection and school exhibits. Fort Sidney Days parade Aug 12 and a Fort Sidney themed rodeo with the Westernaires are also listed along with a full weeklong program at the fairgrounds.
The American Cancer Society urges every adult woman to have a checkup and Pap smear as part of a state campaign to prevent uterine cancer. Nebraska Cancer News notes the effort aims to start a pattern of regular annual exams for health protection and peace of mind. The Nebraska Division joins with Catholic groups in the Conquer Uterine Cancer program.
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