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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1963
Page
1
A 99 degree reading in Sidney tied near record highs for June as the region sweltered Monday under cloudless skies and a hot south wind. Temperatures cooled Tuesday with scattered showers forecast, while farmers reported rapid wheat ripening and varied crop conditions across Nebraska.
A drilling rig moves in to drill a wildcat test in Cheyenne County. Operator is Patrick A. Doheny with Don Rounds Drilling Co as contractor. Wells plugged and abandoned include Pubco No. 15 E Mohatt and Winslow and Hayes No. 1 A Johnson.
Two promotions in North Platte Valley towns were announced by Kansas Nebraska Natural Gas Co. W W Woolsey named manager of the Gering office and Melvin L Wools named service manager at Bridgeport. Announcement came from L E Nelson, vice president in charge of sales and distribution for K N.
Ralph Carleton of Lodgepole is named manager of the Cheyenne County Lumber Co in Sidney and will begin July 1. A 36 year Foster Lumber Co employee, he led the Lodgepole yard for 29 years after joining Foster in 1927. He and his wife will reside at 1934 King St Sidney.
About 150 attorneys and their wives gather in Ogallala for the Western Nebraska Bar Association annual meeting. James A Lane is president and William P Mueller secretary-treasurer. A Friday session outlines officer elections and the 1944 site, with a dinner at the Elks Club. Saturday covers corporate and estate planning for ranch corporations with speakers North Brown and Moldenhauer.
4-H Junior Leaders at the Fairgrounds 4-H building planned fair prep. They set two work sessions and an inter county meeting for July 15 to repaint picnic tables trash cans and refurbish the food booth. A new H food booth sign will go up under the grandstand. Sidney Rural Youth will erect a general sign for youth groups and meeting times. An inter county meeting with Kimball County leaders is scheduled for July 26 at 8 pm. Gary Andersen led the Monday session.
Chamber of Commerce board met at Rails Cafe to review progress on projects and hear reports. Frontier Airlines traffic for June was said to exceed the monthly quota, and a free car safety check attracted about 500 motorists. The industrial budget of 6000 was approved. A goodwill trip to Washington DC to discuss local industrial development was mentioned. A state rule banning night parking at Wayside Park near Sidney was noted, with plans to install facilities for overnight campers. A 4 July bell ringing campaign was praised, and a Western Nebraska Chambers meeting at Chadron State Park was announced with Senator Hruska expected to attend. The board kept one general meeting monthly, set for July 10 at 7 am.
Firefighters from fourteen area communities gather in Sidney for an Inter state Volunteer Firemen event on Newton Street. Six timed events test hose laying on a two story building a hose coupling truck use cellar nozzle work and a final water fight. Registration starts 8 am Sunday with bleachers on the south side for viewing. public invited.
Frank Johnston son of Mr and Mrs Art Johnston of 1352 Paolmino Place earned a special Soap Box Derby honor Sunday. Contestants chose his car as the best looking racer and he received a ball and glove from the Jaycees. His blue colored car was presented at junior high Sunday night with sponsors Mrs Ted Harrison and the late Mr Harrison.
Walter R. Hardy died Tuesday in Memorial Hospital after a month of hospitalization. A Sidney resident for 40 years he once managed the Hardy Apartments and earlier worked with the Commercial Hotel. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 10 30 a m at Gehrig and Son with Rev Henry Monnich officiating. Burial will be in Eden Cemetery Chicago. He was born May 5 1877 in Cleveland and married Millie C Tane in 1910 in Chicago. Survivors include a brother and a sister three nieces and one nephew.
F W Barney Barnes a field representative for the International Parks Highway Association and Mrs Barnes spent three days in Sidney promoting US Highway 385 They showed slides of Big Bend Park Texas parks in other states and Prince Albert National Park Saskatchewan They distributed a brochure highlighting points of interest along Highway 385 Artwork by LaVerne Anthony of Rapid City South Dakota The route runs north and south from the Mexican border through Texas Oklahoma Colorado Nebraska South and North Dakota into Saskatchewan ending at Lac La Ronge They left Sidney to continue promotions through Nebraska and north
Police and sheriff officers seek a man in a rape attempt near Sidney. A group visited a cafe east of town and after offering a ride he drove toward an old cemetery on Highway 30. The girl escaped across barbed wire and later the car, a stolen vehicle from Casper Wyoming, was found abandoned after getting stuck on a railroad track. The victim was returned home.
Deputy Gene Morris returned Tuesday from Longview Texas with L E Dorsey who faces no account check charges in Cheyenne County. Dorsey lived here briefly and bought a car from a local dealer. extradition issues with Texas were resolved and he was brought to stand trial.
Cheyenne County Fair Board approved extra parking on the north edge beside the arena with a new entrance at the far northeast corner. Patrons can enter, park, and proceed to exhibits while rodeo performers may access the arena. Signs will direct drivers and exit easier. early mailing of premium lists to exhibitors and advertising material on the way.
A fire at 12 30 a m Tuesday destroyed a small residence six miles west of Sidney on Highway 30. Gene Padilla reported the blaze after returning home shortly after midnight. Firefighters took over two hours to control the flames. the home valued at 3000 with furnishings 1800 was a total loss and uninsured.
Police reported a minor two-vehicle collision involving Jimmie L Adamson and Frank O. Stien Brook on 10th Avenue in front of the sale barn. Both drivers backed from the curb simultaneously causing minor damage. a parked car on 12th and Illinois Street was also struck. The other driver's identity is not known.
Nebraskan C. H. Mannie Kreader reports U S wheat shipped to Africa is often dirty and cannot meet 80 to 82 percent flour extraction. He led a three man market development tour through Africa and the Near East with Great Plains Wheat Inc. Kreader urges cleaner exports and system changes to handle smaller African cargoes and foster long term markets.
Police Chief Sol Willis outlines LB 470 prohibiting possession or sale of explosive fireworks for noise with penalties up to 1000 dollars and 30 days in jail. Sparklers and other decorative items are allowed. firecrackers are banned. Licenses from the State Fire Marshal required for sellers. public displays permitted under special provisions.
An early morning crash on Highway 30 two miles east of Sidney involved a car and a motorcycle. Albert E Frederickson, 35, of Westminster Colorado, was injured with a fractured leg and taken to Memorial Hospital after the rider, Gary L Church, 18, Sunol, failed to see the car and struck its left rear while attempting a U turn. Damages were listed at 75 dollars to the car with the motorcycle sustaining extensive damage.
Nebraska legislators from odd-numbered districts will be elected to four year terms starting next year while even-numbered districts choose two year terms. After this cycle all senators will serve four year terms with half expiring every two years. The bill LB 785 aligns with the constitutional amendment approved last November.
City manager Tom Coffey told council that the 1963-64 budget and levy proposal would cut the levy to 20.2 mills from 22.4, a ten year low, with expected continued relief as bond issues retire. The plan funds a new fire truck, street and park equipment, air conditioning, library modernization, and golf course work, while total spending rises to 621 445 though the levy drops. The report notes reserves are at an all time high and Sidney's credit remains strong as bonds are retired early.
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