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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1963
Page
1
The Telegraph polled readers on how Kennedy’s death would affect national and international affairs. Responses were largely optimistic about Lyndon Johnson carrying Kennedy’s programs, with views ranging from cautious adjustment to continued stability and unity in facing global and domestic challenges.
Cecil D. Hunt of Lundl Cheyenne County longtime public servant dies at age 60 after a long illness. He served 19 years as County Commissioner from the 1st District and earlier 16 years with the county highway department. He farmed near Sunol and was active in local government. Survived by widow Bernice three sons, five grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral arrangements by Gehrig and Son with Memorial Hospital designated for memorial. Born June 26 1903 at Naper Nebraska.
John D. White was released after passing a lie detector test in Denver related to the illegal sale of about 250 cases from a truckload of 1416 frozen turkeys that broke down in Sidney on November 19. Grand larceny charges remain against Gary L. Adkins and Warner Johnson, with arraignment likely next Tuesday.
Louis Borges 67 of Broadwater died Thursday night at Pioneer Memorial Hospital Dalton after a daylong hospitalization. He lived in Broadwater three years and farmed in Weyerts the rest of his adult life. Funeral services will be at Weyerts Lutheran Church officiated by Rev. Ervin P. Langholz with date and time to be announced. Survivors include widow Bertha, daughter Mrs. Jaspar Hull of Gurley, brother Martin of Sidney, sister Mrs. George Frerichs of Memorial Rest Home Sidney, and two grandchildren. one son preceded him in death. Further details to appear Monday.
Seven inmates at Cheyenne County Jail enjoyed a Thanksgiving chicken dinner with all the trimmings while a lone city jail prisoner abstained from eating due to holiday cheer.
Harrisburg story reports Banner County Wheat Growers Assn contributing 200 to a fund for research into wheat streak mosaic. Willard Stoddard, new president, says the group seeks immediate research and plans to raise more at the Dec 16 Nebraska Wheat Growers Assn board meeting in Sidney. Researchers warn the mosaic threat is serious and some western Nebraska fields already show total losses.
Mayor Dean Wilson designated the first week of December as Christmas Seal Week urging support for the Cheyenne County TB organization campaign. Dr. Del Koch called for greatly increased funds to expand public education, patient help, and research to wipe out TB and combat respiratory diseases.
Local actors and soloists present Anna and the King of Siam at Julesburg high school auditorium at 8:00 p.m. Booster Club hosts the benefit show featuring Mrs. Hjalmer Carlson and Richard Hall of Chappell. Carlson known for Western Nebraska musical work, Hall directs music in DeWitt, bringing an East Platte County connection to the production.
Dave Dorman leads Nebraska’s stock judging squad in the Intercollegiate Livestock Judging contest in Chicago on November 30. Coach R. B. Warren’s team has swept this fall’s major contests including the National Barrow Show in Austin Minnesota the Midwest Judging contest in Manhattan Kansas and the American Royal Exposition in Kansas City Missouri where the 1938 title was its first grand win since. Team members include Alan Swajgr Doug Downs Tom Lewis Lamoine Hall and Bruce Cheney along with Dave Dorman from Sidney and Pilger’s Bruce Cheney.
Cheyenne County Farm Bureau displayed five awards at the state convention in Lincoln November 17 to 20 for outstanding membership work. The county surpassed its goal by 40 members. Bob Misegadis received the top traveling trophy for the district and a permanent award for the greatest membership increase. Ralph Anderson, Francis Runge, Rolland Larson, Kenneth Larson, Dorothy Larson, Harold Kettler and the Misegadis family attended. Misegadis was reelected to the state board for a further three years as Jack Lynn of Washington spoke to about 500 attendees.
Benny Hochman spoke on From Hell To Here at the Foot hills Boy Scout Area leaders meeting in Denver. The Aviation Club affair drew 372 attendees and Hochman plans to address leaders in North Platte this Sunday before a dinner at St. Patrick's Academy. He also agreed to appear at Jaycee Bosses' Night on January 22 in Chadron.
The Division of Agricultural Statistics reports winter wheat moving into the season in good shape despite mosaic threats in the west and leaf rust evidence statewide. Cold weather slowed growth and reduced infection, moisture boosts helped, and much wheat was pastured this fall. Range and pasture feed improved with moisture, hay supplies vary but most areas stock adequate reserves. Livestock remain in good condition with above average production and feeder movement totaling 238,000 into Nebraska, nine percent below last year’s October record.
A flag at half mast at the Joe Hahler car lot on South 10th Avenue has been stolen. Police urge witnesses to come forward with any information.
The forecast calls for fair weather through tomorrow with overnight lows around 20 to 30 degrees and daytime highs in the 50s.
General chairman Benny Hochman reports $14,200 raised toward a $17,000 goal. Harbors hopes that $2,800 more will come in and urges residents to contact any fundraiser worker.
A series of non injurious accidents were reported by the Sidney Police. At 8:37 p.m. Tuesday Ronald L. Smith drove a 1963 Pontiac and Estel M. Hut sell drove a 1960 Chevrolet in a left turn collision at 9th and Illinois causing $135 in damages. At 5:09 p.m. Wednesday Frieda L. Harmsen backed a 1961 Chevrolet in Safeway Store lot striking a stopped 1956 Chevrolet driven by Marjorie L. Verplank for $85 total damages. At 1:10 p.m. Wednesday George Jobman in a 1956 Chevrolet and William F. Krueger in a 1951 Studebaker collided at 14th and Jackson with $25 damage to the Jobman car.
American Legion Post 17 approves a joint operation with the Sidney Junior Chamber of Commerce for the Legion Club rooms. Jaycees will operate and rent the building as a cooperative project, with plans for a New Year’s Eve celebration. The group also budgets a $25 charity gift to hospital Christmas parties and a $100 donation for a Lincoln headquarters.
Nebraska Department of Roads on December 19 announced large scale construction in the Woe and Iddl West area. Major work includes 108.3 miles of Cheyenne and Kimball county access roads to the Fort Warren Minuteman complex, plus a six mile concrete paving segment in Seward County. The plan also covers US281 relocation near Grand Island and N27 Oshkosh to US30 detour improvements with multiple bridges and armor coat surfacing.
An area wide search is under way for Donald C. Richardson about 40, wanted on auto theft charges. He allegedly took a Horrock Brothers TV Service repair truck and $140 from the vehicle. He was last seen noon Wednesday dropping a party member at a Lions Club meeting, then seen in Peetz about 1 p.m. attempting to leave the money. Richardson is not believed to be local and is thought to be from San Francisco.
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