Courageous life of June Scharrel ends in pain and strength
The late June Scharrel, who died Feb 19 at 45, endured decades of severe back pain from osteoporosis and a rare calcium metabolism condition. Despite extensive hospital stays and multiple surgeries, doctors offered no cure, and her parents explained her illness to the community. Her final birthday, Feb 7, brought many cards from friends and relatives as tributes to her courage.
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June Scharrel
Garrett Scharrel
Goodview
Lodgepole
Goodview School
Sidney
Bridgeport
Memorial Hospital
Omaha
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Jane
Chappell Pilot Destroys MIG In Viet Dogfight
Capt Max C Brestel of Chappell piloting an F105 Thunderchief in a dogfight over North Vietnam claims to have destroyed a MIG 19, with Lt Col Phil Gast aiding. the four-aircraft engagement lasted 90 seconds over the Th ia Nguyen steel plant area. Brestel, on his seventh mission, says he shot the MIG in the wing and the jet folded to the ground, while noting enemy pilots appeared ready for combat. He earned an Air Medal with four Oak Leaf clusters and hails from Chappell with a background in Nebraska and Oklahoma schools.
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Thailand
Chappell
Max C. Brestel
North Vietnam
Thia Nguyen
Brestel
Arthur J. Brestel
Phil Gast
Gast
U.S
355Th Tactical Fighter Wing
Ta Khii
Bangkok
Chappell High School
University of Nebraska
Air Force
Texas
Spain
Vance Air Force Base
Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
Hixon Guesses Cake's Weight at Centennial Cake Event
About 100 attendees guessed the cake weight at Harlan's Bakery for a Centennial cake. Actual weight was 216 pounds 1 3/4 ounces. First prize went to Red Hixon with 213 pounds 4 ounces. Second through fourth shared among Weaver Fehringer and Smith at 1.50 each. Fifth went to Mrs. Moore with 213 pounds. Over 400 enjoyed cake and coffee. most of the eight by four foot cake was served.
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Timates
Harlan’s
Doug Harlan
L. R. Weaver
Ivan Fehringer
Lulu Smith
Liz Moore
Memorial Rest Home
Harlan
Telegraph
We Want Pictures For Sidney Telegraph Centennial
The Sidney Telegraph seeks old and family pictures that capture the history of Sidney, Cheyenne County, and western Nebraska for its August Centennial Edition. Bring eras and scenes to the newsroom or mail material to Box 219 Sidney Nebraska 69162 to ensure time for proper use.
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Sidney
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Sidney Telegraph News Department
Sidney Telegraph
Stone Age Fair At Bayard Set For March 17 19
The 10th Chimney Rock Stone Age Fair will be hosted in Bayard at the American Legion Hall from March 17 through 19. Sponsored by the Bayard Chamber of Commerce, the show features artifacts polished rocks and semi-precious stones with no admission fee. Kenneth Fowler chairs the Rock Show committee and invites all to attend.
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Bayard
Bayard American Legion Hall
Bayard Chamber of Commerce
Kenneth Fowler
Lucky Bunny invites families to free Easter eggs
The Lucky Bunny hosts a child friendly Easter event inviting families to bring children for a complimentary Easter egg. The promotion emphasizes free eggs and family fun in a community setting.
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Lucky Bunny
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Merle Bobo
A. A. Fenske
Billie G. Smith
Ken McMillen
Hixon
Wey
Block
America
19Th St
Lalet Ro
F.E.T
Moe
Goodyear Service Store
the Book Keepers Village Toys
Sidney Office Supply
Western Auto Store
Foster Lumber Co
McCoy’s Shoes
Western Drug Co
Snyder’s Men’s Store
Fine’s
Ben Franklin Store
Cheyenne County Lumber
McDonald’s
Lee’s Department Store
Greenlees
Jack and Jill
J. C. Penney Co
Harlan’s Bakery
Bauerkemper Motors
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