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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1968
Page
1
County Engineer Tommy Thompson outlines a 1968 plan to build over 200 miles of county roads with oiling trials on about 12.5 miles using new equipment from Western Bridge Company. Budget limits may delay oil purchases, with a July budget update expected to include oiling in next year’s figures.
University of Nebraska researchers estimate Nebraska’s population rose only four tenths of a percent last year and warn the decade could end with an overall decline. The report notes Sidney and county areas also show decreases as the state’s population trend remains tepid.
University of Nebraska estimates released show 1967 population for 43 Nebraska cities with 1960 counts. Omaha leads at 338,156 up 12.1 percent. Sidney falls to 7,669, down 4.2 percent. statewide total 1,521,654, up 7.8 percent since 1960.
A Tuesday search by Cheyenne County Sheriff Kermit Brumbaugh and Kimball County authorities found no evidence of a distressed plane. Tips from Kimball County cited a 5000 foot flight and a possible crash near Sidney, but no description or location was confirmed.
Sidney High School athletic director and basketball coach Gene S Torezon is chosen for the 1968 Community Leaders America by News Publishing Company Raleigh North Carolina publishers. The roster highlights educators business leaders civic political and sports figures.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee calls for Cheyenne County merchants to join the spring Trade Fair. Booths in Elks Auditorium six by eight feet or outside 25 by 30 foot spaces are available. The event May 2 3 4 will showcase farms boats cycles and more with prizes including a red convertible two Las Vegas trips and a color TV. Space is first come first served with 10 000 attendees anticipated and invitations extended to Potter Lorenzo Lodgepole Dalton and Gurley.
Fire crews were dispatched Monday at 2 59 p m to a blaze at the Mayfair Service Station located east of Sidney on Highway 30.
University of Nebraska figures show 18 western Nebraska counties with end of 1967 population estimates. Of the group 15 fell and three rose, led by Scotts Bluff up 12.9 percent and Dawes up 0.4 percent, while Cherry and Kimball declined sharply.
Nebraska crop observers report wheat remains green and thriving for the season. Cheyenne County agent Ivan Liljegren notes Tuesday winds and midweek snow paused field work while ground prep for oat seeding and preplant fertilizer continued. No cutworm damage found. surface moisture from snow helps, though wind erosion occurs where roots are shallow.
The article notes spring arriving at 6 22 a m with about one inch of snow in Sidney and lighter flurries in surrounding areas. Winds reach 30 mph with highs in the 30s and 60s earlier in the week, and low temps around 17 to 22 degrees.
Partly cloudy conditions continue today tonight and Thursday in the Panhandle with a 10 percent chance of precipitation each period. Lows near 10 to 20 degrees tonight and highs near 40 on Thursday, then a slow warming trend through Monday with highs near 50 and lows in the 20s. Occasional light snow showers or flurries indicated through the period.
Western Nebraska youths will gather at the Western Nebraska Vocational Technical School near Sidney on March 30 for the District Five Council of Youth conference. The program includes workshops, panel discussions, and talks led by Rev. Paul Curro with noon remarks, focusing on Tomorrow's World with Today's Youth.
The television film made last summer about the Ash Hollow Pageant will be shown next Tuesday at Lewellen High School at 7 30 p.m.
Dean Killion former Sidney Public Schools music supervisor returns as guest director of the Fourth Annual Nebraska Class A Band Clinic. The Saturday concert at 7 30 p m in the junior high auditorium features a 100 piece band from Kimball Gering Scottsbluff Alliance and Sidney with tickets at one dollar for adults and 50 cents for students.
Residents reported a bright flash in the northern sky at 3 30 a m with no clear explanation. Wheatbelt Public Power District manager Charles Ham traced it to a fault testing program on a 230 000 volt line from South Dakota conducted by Consumer Public Power District, where a cross of conductors caused a short and a circuit breaker failed to open.
W. W. Schulz, 73, nominated for police judge in the April 2 election. Former Cheyenne County sheriff for 37 years, he says experience in law enforcement qualifies him. Schulz also served as deputy, city council member, and active in Odd Fellows, fire department, Scouting, and the Chamber of Commerce. He and wife Laura live at 1145 Elm with three daughters and a son.
A $265,000 down payment for the Sioux Ordinance Depot property was sent Tuesday to the General Services Administration via the City of Sidney handled by City Attorney Larry Clinton. The transaction totals over $1 million for 16,000 acres with finalization expected by Thursday contingent on city signing.
Joseph P. Feuerborn 98 died Monday noon at Memorial Hospital after a heart attack. Funeral 9:30 p.m. Thursday at St Patrick's Church with Very Rev Vincent Pelster. interment Greenwood Cemetery. Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at St Patrick's, followed by Knights of Columbus rosary. Survived by widow four sons three daughters two brothers and two sisters. Memorials to St Patrick's Church.
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