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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1969
Page
1
The Sidney Telegraph promotes Moonlight Madness, a Tuesday night sales event across Sidney stores. Retailers reopen from seven to ten after regular hours to offer varied promotions amid winter weather, inviting shoppers to save money and enjoy an entertaining evening.
More than 600 volunteer firemen and auxiliary members gather in Sidney for the 87th annual Nebraska State Volunteer Firemen’s Association convention. Activities include a Thursday fire school, social events at the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel and Youth Center, a Friday opening with the House of Delegates, memorial service, and an address by Emanuel Fried. Saturday features Jim Jordan and Trooper Paul Manley as speakers, a noon Old Timers luncheon, a running exhibition, and a Sidney parade with bands and vintage equipment.
Sidney Nebraska fire hall hosts the Nebraska State Volunteer Firemen's Association convention Oct. 16 to 18 with about 600 volunteers and auxiliary members expected. Officers pictured include Dan Frerichs as president and Dan Benzel as chief, with Lloyd Bauer Ray Bayne Dean Starr Phil Frerichs Roy Reed and Mike Marshall in the lineup.
The National Farmers Organization calls a meeting for members and non members this Tuesday at 7 30 PM in the VFW Hall between Scottsbluff and Gering. Frank Jones of Lodge Pole says the NFO aims to let farmers price their own grain rather than let the grain trade set prices. He urges all grain producers to unite and be prepared to fight.
A letter argues workers will report for Wednesday October 15 while criticizing the Vietnam Moratorium as a misguided protest. It praises President Nixon for pursuing peace, urges restraint, and warns against actions that could harm national unity and the war effort. The note defends orderly protest but questions the Moratorium’s timing and motives.
Farmers gain assurance barley will be included in the 1970 feed grain program alongside grain sorghum and corn. The move follows a U.S. Department of Agriculture decision prompted by the latest crop report showing a new national average yield record of 44.4 bushels per acre.
A Tampa couple touring from Sidney to Los Angeles praised the local free campground. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Horowitz stopped at Fix Pharmacy and asked Mary Miller to relay their compliment, saying they had seen nothing like it amid their travels.
United Fund officials plan phone calls and in person visits to local businessmen this week after a weak turnout last week. Raoul Nelson, drive chairman, praised those who collected materials but noted many shop owners did not stop by. A door to door campaign was delayed by snow and will resume as conditions allow.
A broad October snowstorm hit areas across Nebraska and neighboring states from Friday through Sunday. Up to 12 inches of snow and heavy drifting damaged branches, caused outages, and blocked roads and routes. Officials reported mixed moisture totals, cold temperatures, and a looming next storm as travel remained hazardous and delays continued.
Jack Anderson, successor to Drew Pearson, chosen to replace Dr. Norman Vincent Peale at the District VI NSEA convention in Sidney on October 23 and 24. Anderson and lawyer F Lee Bailey will head the speaking list, with Peale unable to attend due to gall bladder surgery.
Creighton University students paid for an ad opposing the Vietnam Moratorium on the eve of the protest unless called names. Lead signer J Paul Maurin of Kansas City argues the moratorium branding will unfairly label Creighton students. Other signers include Dennis Larkin Jim Fenlon Larry Brotherson Charles Coleman Jr Dennis Naighton Dick Super Jack Dorwart Steve Swartz and Paul T Michael from various cities.
Mrs. James M. Walker 80, a Lorenzo resident for over 50 years, died Saturday at Memorial Hospital after a two month stay. Funeral services are 2 pm Wednesday at First Christian Church, Rev. Ellis Votan officiating. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Burial home Craig-Holechek presides. Memorials to First Christian Church. Born Cora Pearl Phillips Sept 9 1889 in North Bend Nebraska, daughter of Levi and Arabelle Erlewine Phillips. Married James M. Walker Sept 20 1911 in North Bend. They moved to Lorenzo in 1917. Survived by widower, son Vernon of Sidney, two grandchildren, two great grandchildren.
Variable clouds today tonight and Tuesday bring snow flurries with highs near 25 to 35 today and 35 to 45 Tuesday. Tonight's low 10 to 20 with a 20 percent snow chance. Five day outlook notes temperatures well below normal through Saturday and winterlike conditions with more snow chances later in the week.
Nebraska freshman football team defeated Missouri 42-19 on Friday afternoon as two Sidney players John OConnell and Mike Peetz helped the offense and defense. OConnell saw multiple quarterback duties, intercepted a Missouri pass, and scored a two point conversion after Johnny Rodgers produced a seven yard TD.
Ambassador to Spain hosted Robert Clarks son and Mrs Robert L Clark visiting their daughter in Spain. They toured Madrid Seville and Toledo last week and planned to stay until month end, joining U S Ambassador Robert Hill for an audience.
The last of the trio who escaped Kimball County jail on April 6 has been accounted for. Stanley Tierman was reportedly killed in an automobile crash in Elko New Mexico on Thursday night after being at large since the escape.
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