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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1969
Page
1
The United Fund drive in Sidney begins and runs for several weeks with a $12,200 quota. Everyone is asked to contribute, from $2 per person to large gifts, as a test of citizenship and community spirit. A strong campaign could lift the town’s morale and support for indigent citizens and local boys and girls.
The District VI NSEA convention in Sidney on October 23 and 24 will feature top figures such as F. Lee Bailey and Dr. Stephen Romine. Dr. Norman Vincent Peale cancels due to gall bladder surgery, with a replacement speaker to be announced shortly.
Cheyenne County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting in the Kansas Nebraska Gas Co building. Francis Runge was reelected president and delegates named Rol land Larson and Leo Wolff Jr. to the state convention. The group opposed any sales and income tax increases and workmen's compensation for farm workers, and endorsed pay television. Maurice Van Kirk outlined a five year plan to retire land to reduce production. Members urged study of 14 Nebraska ballot amendments for 1970 and to report opinions to the state office. The meeting closed with refreshments and a discussion period.
Frost was evident this morning with a low of 33 degrees. The forecast indicates weekend activities should proceed as planned with favorable weather conditions ahead.
Chap pell organizers plan a November talent show to raise funds for the Billy Johnson Kidney Transplant Fund. People willing to donate talents should write Donna Cochrane or call 463 5366 in Ovid or contact Jim Curtis, music instructor at Chappell school, to participate. A strong turnout will ensure a successful event.
Crop experts report weekend frost in central and western areas caused only minor damage. Ninety five percent of the corn crop is mature and safe from frost with limited picking last week. About eighty percent of soybeans are ripe with combining underway. Fifteen percent of crops harvested. dry beans in cleanup in the Panhandle and southwest. sugar beet digging starting in many areas.
Cheyenne County commissioners agree to cut Sidney School District 1 levy following a legislative aid boost. The 1969 act adds state funds for schools, prompting levy reductions, but certified levies already required assessor work. Tax statements must be amended by hand. districts must notify by Oct. 14 for future reductions. Personal property taxes due Nov 1, first half delinquent Dec 1. real property due Jan 1, first half delinquent May 1. Nissen aims to mail state ment updates before Dec 1.
Gener ally fair this afternoon, tonight and Thursday morning with increasing clouds and a chance of showers Thursday afternoon. Winds from the southeast 15 to 20 mph this afternoon. Highs in the 70s, lows 40s to 50.
Eight Cheyenne county upper classmen at the University of Nebraska received scholarships totaling 2710 for the 1969 1970 school year. Recipients include Richard L Benzel Potter Reid W Bond Lodgepole Janis J Gel Sidney Toni J Hanson Sidney Arthur R Huff Lodgepole Merrie Robinson Sidney Lyle P Stewart Sidney and others with Trustees and family donors listing multiple named scholarships and awards.
Sidney volunteers at the fire department display trophies won in the past year as they prepare for the state convention opening Oct 16. The lineup includes Dean Bayne Ray Bayne Tim Jensen Dan Frerichs Mike Hartzler Mike Marshall Ed Mitchell Sam Groshans Phil Frerichs. The center trophy is the three year traveling award won this year at Minatare, with prior wins at Mitchell and Sidney. The team also captured first at the Interstate Fire tournament in town last spring as National Fire Prevention Week is urged.
A C Hegarty, 70, died en route in Bandon Oregon after an expense paid Mexico trip won by his wife in a contest. Funeral plans are pending at Gehrig and Son. Mrs Hegarty hospitalized for shock. He was born March 12 1899 in Campbell Nebraska, lived in Elsie and Sidney, married Jan 7 1924 to Fae S Brittain, worked at Memorial Hospital, Catholic. Surviving are the widow two sons Edmond and Rapheal two daughters Agnes Disney and Patricia Wood four sisters Sister Eugenia Isabel McMahan Catherine Troxel Agnes Egert one brother Francis Hegarty and 10 grandchildren.
Legislative study committees were announced Tuesday to probe interim matters between the 1969 and 1971 session. Sen. Robert L. Clark of Sidney will serve on the 13-member committee named to probe interim budget matters and other programs. The panel includes seven senators from the prior budget committee and six newcomers. Clark was not on the prior committee but aspires to that post in future sessions.
The Rev Walter H Seefeldt longtime pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church South Divide announces retirement after 48 years of service. He will preach farewell this Sunday and is succeeded by Rev G H Boehnke and Rev H F Krohn as supply pastors while a permanent minister is sought. The Seefeldts plan to retire to Burlington Colorado near daughter Carolyn Stanley.
Dewey R. Fredrickson 70 died Tuesday morning at his apartment likely from a heart attack. Cheyenne County Coroner ruled natural causes. Born January 24, 1899 in Essex Iowa, he worked as a guard at Sioux Army Depot until retirement. Survived by two sisters, Marie Fredrickson and Mrs Walter Johnson, both of Wakefield. Funeral and interment to be held in Wakefield, Nebraska, with Gehrig and Son Funeral Home handling arrangements.
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