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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1963
Page
1
In western Nebraska the Panhandle faces worsening drought with scattered rains insufficient to avert losses. Wheat remains short and headed out early, with many fields irreparably damaged. Cattle ranchers fear continued grazing losses and a weak market as drought persists into June.
City council accepts a county working agreement to enlarge renovate and furnish the basement ladies lounge for visitors in the shopping district. Rural visitors and families with children gain a shared rest room facility with remodeling and maintenance funded by Sidney and Cheyenne County.
Forecast shows widely scattered afternoon or evening thunder showers. Low Wednesday night near 45 to 55 inches, high Thursday reaching 70 to 80.
Nebraska crop observers report nine tenths of corn planted with record progress but frost last week damaged early corn and required replanting. Winter wheat declined slightly from low temps and shallow topsoil moisture, with some flowering plants damaged.
Chamber of Commerce members attended a 12 minute film on shoplifting shown at the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel. Wayne Moran and Vern Draper presented the program from the Retail Merchants Association of Nebraska. Mrs Echternach outlined Bells For Freedom plans for July Fourth observance in Sidney.
R. C. Chick Cunningham a Sidney real estate man was appointed to the Sidney planning commission for a three year term by Mayor Dean Wilson and approved by the city council. The appointment fills the seat of Sen George Fleming whose term expired.
The Legion Park pool boiler was lit and water at 85 degrees began circulating, marking the first heated pool in Sidney. Opening day is Sunday June 2 with 1:30 to 7 pm hours, Red Cross life saving classes start June 7, and registration for swimming lessons on June 13–14. Admission remains 20 to 50 cents by age.
Jack H Sievers Jr a World War II veteran and former civilian at Vaux Arm Depot is named assistant First US Army Safety Director at Cavern Island New York He served on USS Joyce Destroyer Escort and in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters Discharged 1946 he later worked at Naval Ammunition Depot Hastings until 1945 and with Denver's Martin Company in 1960 before joining S A D as a civilian employee
Local Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts are urged to participate in the Memorial Day parade tomorrow morning. Vernon Anderson states organizers have reached many leaders but some were missed. Scouts should meet at 9 30 a.m. at 13th and Illinois for assembly and parade to 6th Avenue.
The 10th annual Potter Rodeo runs Saturday and Sunday starting at 1 30 p m with calf roping bulldogging bull riding bareback and saddle bronc events. Dewey Larson notes 100 cowboys entered last year and more are expected. Dance Saturday night 9 p m to 1 a m at Legion Hall with The Drifters. Local acts include the Potter School Band. Admission 1 for adults 75 cents for under 12. Trophy prize donated by Ranch-Hand Western Store of Sterling.
Dewits She Gene Merv reports a saddle and rare missing from near Berney Antone west of Sidney have been returned to the barn. Morris says such matters should be settled satisfactorily and wishes to see a final resolution.
An overflow crowd filled Sidney’s Municipal Building as the council rezoned parts of McFadden's Addition and Original Town to permit a duplex home and rejected a central business zone change for unrestricted rebuilding. VFW Post 610 bottle club permit won approval while cable TV issues and door to door sales were discussed with emphasis on preserving local reception.
Sheriff W. W. Schulz freed a half grown buck wedged in a snow fence along the rail tracks east of Point of Rocks after a days long entrapment. The deer struggled but escaped across the highway, appearing uninjured aside from a minor hind leg injury.
Paxton To Camp as warrant officer Jim Paxton Army Reserve will serve Saturday at Fort Carson Ohio to attend two weeks summer camp He leads Company 241th Engineer Battalion Scottsbluff and will be officer in charge of bridge construction.
Arlo Jones of Enterprises Inc has purchased the block between 10th and 11th Avenues Spruce and Toledo Streets in Sidney from Robert Lauters. The plans call for a 9000 sq ft building centered on the lot with two large parking areas, razing or moving existing structures, and about 28 000 sq ft of cleared space for a full block center across from Town and Country. Howard Duncan of Scottsbluff is preplanning the project, with October or November occupancy targeted and some tenants already secured.
Mystery shoppers selected ten outstanding salespeople in Sidney with $5 prizes. Winners include Ben Franklin Peggy Scranton Fines Alma Portrey Gambles Glenn Gadis Greenlee's Sybil Holmes Greenlee's Dallas Sieckman Harlan's Bakery Doris Thomas Lee Stores Clara Hall McDonald's Phyllis Runge Penn ey's Alice White Sidney Flooring Jim Tepner. Judges scored 12 points on approach busy store patient service courtesy neat appearance and customer-led selection. Wayne Moran Chamber Manager praised the high caliber of Sidney's sales staff and noted no adverse reports during the weekend.
KSID broadcasts a Department of Agriculture interview with H N Dusty Rhodes director of the Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. Rhodes discusses the present status of the oil industry in Nebraska during Friday's KSID Party Line program and again at 92. The segment covers current conditions and outlook for oil production in the state.
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