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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1961
Page
6
A grandfather recalls his grandkids returning from Germany and contrasts space triumphs with family reunion. He argues for simple, lasting values, calls for humility, and rejects grand space schemes while cherishing grandchildren and peaceful living.
Mildred Elwell leads set design with a Victorian unreality concept for Angel Street to be staged by Panhandle Players May 19 and 20 in the Senior High Auditorium. Betty Taylor serves as stage manager with ongoing Brigadoon ties and a hands on approach to directing and cues. The article notes family involvement, local theater history, and community support for the production.
The storm caused strong wind resistance and weight on lines, snapping poles and destroying the Wheatbelt REA network. Poles toppled totaled 72 in the Wheatbelt, with 54 in the South Table area. Dalton Gurley Lorenzo and Sunol lost electric service from late Saturday night to Sunday morning, with some restoration by Sunday afternoon.
A sweeping Sunday storm left much of the Wheatbelt REA district dark and isolated areas including Potter Bushnell and parts of Kimball County. Crews worked through the weekend around the clock with five portable plants from Sioux Ordnance Depot aiding partial restoration. Approximately 1000 utility poles were damaged from Sidney to the state line, with poles toppled in Dalton and windmills toppled near Ted Kaltheff farm. Union Pacific crews assisted by straightening poles between Sidney and Potter.
About 150 feet of sewer line vanished in Middletown Connecticut as authorities investigated complaints of sewage damage. Officials concluded quicksand swept the pipe away.
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