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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1963
Page
1
Sidney Frontier manager Mr Kindred notes April passenger count at 73 with 150 needed for CAB quota. He warns May and June are crucial to sustain air service and reach the target 150 passengers. January through April totals show month to month rise but remain short of year ago.
Edgar L Van Tassie of the Scottsbluff Weather Bureau warns residents that tornado season nears and emphasizes cooperation for warnings. He notes direct reports from the public are crucial and offers help to communities forming local warning systems. The Weather Bureau broadcasts safety guidance through Civil Defense and local agencies.
Plains Drive-In begins its spring 1983 season with a Friday and Saturday lineup featuring Me so mous Island and The Hellions. Box office opens 6 15 PM, show begins seven. Admission remains 0c for adults and free for kids under 19. The theater runs Wednesdays through Sundays until further notice.
A car driven by Ten Zwick at 7th Ave and Csge St struck a tree. reported damage $125. The driver was not injured. A second crash involved vehicles driven by Eaarense Rowles and Gary Jackson with damage $65 and $89 respectively.
The Farmers Co-op Grain Co. invites area residents to an open house Saturday at the plant east of Sidney to celebrate a new milling facility. Tours, refreshments, door prizes, and a free milling of a load are offered. The 106000 Seed mill processes corn and blends feed for cattle, with fully automated weighing and mixing. A new bark truck will cover regional routes in Nebraska and Colorado.
The Cheyenne County Historical Association hosts Dr. Robert Manley for a program titled Nebraska History in Picture Palm and Song at the Ft Sidney Motor Hotel Saturday May 4 at 8 pm. Admission is by membership card costing one dollar, available at the door. Dr Manley, Nebraskan history instructor at the University of Nebraska, uses colored slides and pioneer songs to illustrate historical spots across the state.
The Nebraska oil and gas conservation commission approved a temporary limit of 200 barrels per day per well for wells near Canal Fed stub to Gering. The cap applies after Wednesday tests and pressure checks on Friday, with enforcement pending data review by officials led by Sam Gary of Denver.
A planning session for Grand Bethel of Job's Daughters will be held Sunday May 5 at 2 p.m. in the Masonic Temple with Earl Schultz presiding. The meeting aims to perfect details for the June 13 15 convention in Sidney and will be attended by all committee chairmen and members. General committee includes Mr Schultz, Mr and Mrs James Bricker, Mrs Gordon Richards, Arnold Draper of Gurley, and Wayne Munson of Chappell.
Sen. George H. Fleming of Sidney backs the state income tax in its present form with amendments he views as needed. He opposed killing the bill on Tuesday but notes debate over timing and the bill’s effect on spending and property taxes. If delayed, session could extend into July and August as lawmakers weigh next year’s election outcomes.
May Day and Loyalty Day are observed in Sidney with a countywide bar association program in schools, KSID Radio panel, and a VFW banquet. The events underscore faith in the Rule of Right not Might and trace origins to Congress proclamation and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
The Sidney Livestock Sales Pavilion has been accepted as a certified market by the Nebraska Livestock Markets Association, joining 60 state markets. The Pledge covers 17 points on honesty, finance, advertising, courtesy, full written records, and health inspections. Last Saturday saw 455 head sold with steady prices amid dry weather, and preparations for next Saturday include 187 steer and heifer calves and a special cow sale on May 11.
Fair Wednesday and night with partial cloudiness. Thursday brings a mix of sun and a few scattered afternoon showers. Lows around 40 to 45 Wednesday night. Highs on Thursday expected from 65 to 75.
Tonight at seven Elks Lodge hosts Elks National Youth Day with Francis Cortney Sunol schools superintendent speaking on Today's Youth Responsibilities To Ward Off Communism. Following the meeting a free teen dance from 8 to 10 30 p m is open to spectators with free refreshments and a mayoral youth day proclamation.
Rudy Munderloh reports Potter near complete with 560.70 raised, Sidney rural two thirds done, others not yet. He urges neighbor envelope pass along to finish the 1936 drive. First Aid classes run at Peetz and Sioux Army Depot with instructors and a mannequin Rescussie Annie available for all classes.
The Ak-Sar-Ben Good Neighbor Award goes to Mr and Mrs Devil Banker of Petersburg for unselfish neighborly deeds. President V J Skutt announced the selection praising the Barbers who opened their ranch home to twelve foster children and support a family with a 1 200 acre operation and a schoolteacher spouse.
Postmaster Leo Gorman reports mail volume rising over last year with more parcel post letters and magazines. For Jan 1 to Apr 1 1962 the post office grossed 22987 dollars, vs 27450 dollars in 1963, a gain of 4463 dollars largely due to higher rates, while staff remains at six clerks eight city carriers one parcel post route man and five substitutes. There were 5750 telephone books on the loading platform Wednesday.
Postmaster Lee Gorman announces updated closeout times for mail at the Sidney post office. Eastbound morning train No 6 must be in the post office by 7 50 a.m. Eastbound evening train No 104 by 7 p.m. Air mail: Flight 62 7 a.m. Flight 61 9 40 a.m. Flight 45 5 p.m. Flight 48 7 30 p.m. Flights 62 eastbound, 6 and 45 to Denver, 48 northbound.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce retail committee finalized plans for Employee Days a two day event set for Friday and Saturday May 17 18 Retailers are urged to feature employee personnel in ads and The Telegraph will boost coverage while KSID offers tie in features. The effort aims to drive traffic across Nebraska Kimball and Deuel counties and Colorado’s Logan County with broader newspaper mailing and station coverage to bolster sales.
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