18 Nov 1970
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1970
Page
1
Collections and pledges toward the Sidney Unted Fund reach 9 729 28 dollars with expected additions bringing total near the 10 000 mark. The 12 700 dollar goal for 1971 remains $2 700 away and officials urge broader participation to ensure all nine agencies receive near their requested budgets. Large contributions expected could add about 1 000 dollars.
Sidney Jaycees pick November 22 for a house to house Honey Sunday sale at $1 per container to raise funds for the Tri County Association for the Mentally Retarded and the Environmental Cottage of Educational Service Unit 14. Gerald Tremain urges residents to buy, with proceeds staying in the area to furnish and equip the Cottage and to help establish a residence for out of town children and local trainees.
Sidney Police report a 3 10 p m Tuesday collision involved a 1967 Chevrolet driven by LeRoy H Kindred of 2682 Monte Vista and a 1959 Hillman driven by Steven Palmer of Parkview Drive. Damages were $10 to Kindred’s car and $15 to Palmer’s.
Edward Bauman vice president of Safeplay Manufacturing Co announces the resignation of Tom Barnes effective Nov 16. Barnes was an original officer of the corporation and the letter gave no reason or future plans.
Forecast shows fair and mild conditions this afternoon with increasing clouds tonight. A light rain and light snow chance exists late tonight and Thursday with colder temperatures. Highs 50 to 60 this afternoon, lows 25 to 35 tonight, and highs in the 40s Thursday. Snow potential Friday and Sunday, warmer Saturday. Lows 15 to 25.
National Farmers Organization members at Dude's Steak House heard farm income drop eight percent since 1952 while food prices rose 29 percent. Joe Killien urged cooperation to survive and Frank Jones urged participation in orderly grain marketing. Delegates named for the national convention included Arthur Holt Norman Steffens and several couples. An NFO office opened in Gering at 1442 10th Ave with Marcella Lewis as secretary. The next NFO gathering is set for December 7 at the National Guard Armory.
Decker's Tiny Tiger Discount Store hosts a grand opening this week with prizes including an 18 inch television and cash awards of 100 50 and 25 dollars. The drawing is set for Saturday December 5. The store invites public shoppers to visit as the Decker complex expands to include the grocery market Western Liquor Store and a self service gasoline island.
The State Board of Educational Lands and Funds will sell oil and gas leases on state owned land on Dec 1. One tract listed is in Box Butte County, all of Dec 16 27 50. The other five tracts are in Dundy County.
Nebraska remains the top team in Carr's Ratings with 114.9 points followed by Texas 114 Notre Dame 112.7 and Ohio State 112.5 Carr projects a decisive Nebraska win over Oklahoma to keep the No. 1 spot and notes potential implications for the Orange Bowl LSU Auburn and others round out the top 20 Carr also predicts Ohio State over Michigan by ten and Notre Dame over LSU by ten.
Airman Dolphas R Thompson 22, on 30 day furlough from Karatos AFB Turkey, died when a northbound semi struck him after he jumped toward a stalled car on Highway 19 three miles south of Lorenzo. He was married to Cathy Benzel and was stationed in Turkey. Funeral at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with military rites at Greenwood Cemetery.
Sidney Flooring and Supply Co expands with a three day grand opening for a new furniture department under the slogan Quality Furniture At A Moderate Price. Prizes for registrants, special opening prices Thursday through Saturday, and coffee and cookies offered.
Mitchell McGowan six years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ward McGowan of 1743 Dodge, was hit at 3 15 p m Tuesday while crossing Illinois toward Dixie Discount and turning back. The Ford driven by Helen M Tallmage of rural Sidney struck him on the hip, causing facial abrasions and hip bruises. He did not require hospitalization or stay home from school.
Nebraska produced more than 925 thousand barrels of oil in September, with a daily average of 30,865 barrels, about the same as August. The Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission issued 26 drilling permits in October and projects brisk drilling for the rest of the year, driven by new discoveries in Cheyenne and Morrill counties and the Pebble Field near the Colorado line.
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