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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1971
Page
1
Enthusiastic youth drive supports heating install for three A framed Lodgepole Valley 4 H camp buildings. Project cost set at 1200 dollars with volunteers staging bake sales today and Saturday. Contact Mrs Milton Kreinbring or Mrs Byron Bills for details.
Three drilling permits issued by the Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission target central Nebraska including Dawson Custer and Phelps counties with additional permits in Kimball and Banner counties. Operators Stoep pelworth Drilling Co Toltek Drilling Co and Z&S Construction Co/Banner Drilling Co lead wildcat efforts as Enbrook Oil and Gas reports a non commercial test in Cheyenne County. A Breithaupt well in Washington County was plugged, while Elco Oil Co plans another test near its successful Es test. Howard Kaler bids on Cheyenne and Hayes County leases, and a new Field well in Cheyenne County yields 123 barrels daily at Tom Jordan No 1 Gathman. More drilling planned nearby.
Lions Club report at Wednesday luncheon touts the Lions Band Auxiliary Pancake Jamboree set for Saturday in the high school cafeteria as the 10th annual event described as the best. Vince Maliszewski notes the effort and Earl Lessig introduces the past District Governor as part of a broader update on Lions International leadership and upcoming district activities.
Mrs. Glenn Geiger announces the Teen Center is open every Friday and Saturday evening this season. Equipment includes pool, shuffleboard, ping pong, foosball, and new pinball machines. Membership cards cost one dollar for youths aged 12 to 20, with all within age limits invited to join.
A two car collision at 8 10 am near Sidney on highways 30 and 19 injured a 14 year old passenger. Lois Busboom 52 Gurley waited to turn when Edward J Schmitt 17 Sidney struck from behind. The girl Ann Schmitt sustained facial injuries and both cars suffered heavy damage with the Chevrolet declared a total loss.
A Telegraph report wrongfully stated Lucy Van Ness of Sidney pulled from a parking space as Izala Young of Los Angeles, California struck her car. Van Ness was not in the vehicle. the car was parked at the time of the incident.
Oshkosh contracts with Nebraska Public Power District to take over the city electrical system. NPPD will operate lines and supply power while paying Oshkosh 10 percent of adjusted gross revenue and 5 percent in lieu of taxes. Power used by city and schools discounted by one third. Oshkosh expects 16 746 cash this year and over 420 000 over 15 years. Residents may challenge the plan with a petition within 30 days, triggering an election if 20 percent sign.
A simple home trick uses a rough sandpaper sheet to restore dull scissors. Cut across the paper several times to realign and sharpen blades, then test on scrap to ensure clean cuts and improved sharpness.
Forecasters warn mostly cloudy conditions across the Panhandle this afternoon tonight and Saturday with occasional light rain. Easterly winds 5 to 15 mph and highs in the upper 40s to 50s, lows around 30s. Chance of measurable precip near zero this afternoon about 30 percent tonight and Saturday, then Sunday to Tuesday variable clouds with a few showers and highs in the 60s.
Indian summer persists with a drouth. A five day forecast suggests a chance of showers. FAA flight service station reports no precipitation since Wednesday. Daily highs and lows: Wednesday 73, 23. Thursday 64, 38. by noon today 43.
Senator Curtis announced the amendment to extend the Airport Safety Act by one year. He said the original two year term was too harsh for local airports and the adjusted plan allows for balanced changes. Sidney officials favored delaying the stricter standards due to cost concerns and to preserve air service.
Installation of a fence on Interstate 80 from the Kimball Interchange to the Bushnell Interchange will begin. L Schmidt Company of Potter holds a 54 434 contract funded by the Department of Roads and Federal Highway funds. January 11 is the estimated completion date with Lew Frustenau of Bridgeport as project manager.
Plans for the second annual Old Glory Appreciation Day parade will be finalized at a Tuesday committee meeting. The 2 p.m. parade on Monday Oct 25 will run downtown Sidney to the courthouse parking lot with vehicles for those who cannot march and flags provided for students.
Sidney United Fund progress is slow with business participation lagging. The UF headquarters on 11th Avenue reports many local firms have not collected materials while canvassing yields $898 20 so far plus $2 356 in advance gifts and $365 from businesses. total $3 719 20 toward a $12,900 goal with June 1972 hoped pledges. Signatories urge prompt pickup and delivery requests by calling 254 433. Funds support the Mentally Retarded Association Red Cross Kings Daughters Muscular Dystrophy USO Travelers Aid Salvation Army and Scouts.
Floyd Sanks Sidney Water Utilities superintendent received the American Waterworks Association Man of the Year honor at a Lincoln event. The 29 year city employee was cited for leadership in waterworks safety education and public service. He will be recognized at the Chicago national meeting.
Dr Wilbur Schaeffer of Kansas City Mo will headline the Cheyenne County Soil and Water Conservation District annual meeting and awards dinner. The 6 p m Sunday Oct 24 program at Fort Sidney Motor Hotel combines with the district 25th anniversary observance. Tickets are on sale from district supervisors or the district office and the public may attend.
A Cheyenne County National Farmers Organization dinner is set for next Monday at seven in Yendis Cafe. The event will distribute more of the $150 per bushel wheat checks to designated recipients including Dalton Vern Miller Gurley Frank Jones Lodgepole and Norm Steffens. Reservations may be made by calling Dallas Holt or the listed numbers.
In Cheyenne County five banks show a third quarter high with total deposits at 23.98 million, led by Sidney National Bank above 64 million, up over 400 thousand from June. Loan activity fell to 13.40 million, down about 400 thousand, while capital accounts rose to 2.88 million across the five institutions.
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