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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1966
Page
1
Data from the Federal Reserve and other sources show families rely on installment plans for consumer goods and services. National debt on installment credit tops $70.2 billion, about $1,220 per family, with Cheyenne County averaging about $1,190 per family and $99 per month in repayments.
Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission reports August production at 1,162,028 barrels from a daily average of 37,485 in 13 counties. Top fields include Sleepy Hollow at 77,289 barrels, Singleton 51,795, Willson Ranch 51,717, with secondary recovery planned for Sleepy Hollow.
The Egging Co. in western Nebraska announced it has produced its ten thousandth cab for tractors and combines. Since 1961, the Gurley-based firm has used 2,638 tons of steel and 305,000 square feet of glass, with payroll rising from 18,000 to about 480,000 this year and more than 100 workers at peak season.
The Prairie Schooners Square Dance Club sponsors a two day Fall Square Dance Festival on Oct 29 at Elks Auditorium with 8 pm session and Oct 30 from 2 to 5 pm. Guest caller Tom Rinker of Omaha will MC both sessions and is introduced by club presidents Mr and Mrs Larry Gilstrap.
The NBCIA seeks bulls, heifers, and steers for Schuyler and Ogallala test stations in western Nebraska. Entries open after Oct 21, with tests set for Dec 14 15 at Ogallala and Dec 20 21 at Schuyler. Capacity limits: Ogallala 200 bulls 200 steers and heifers. Schuyler 150 bulls and 100 steers and heifers.
A three year old, Claire Fry dendall, was hit by a car driven by Norman Fletchall on Spruce Street at 1 35 p m. He suffered cuts and bruises to his face and was taken to Memorial Hospital for x rays. Lt Ervin Smith said the incident occurred about 150 feet west of 11th after the child darted from behind a parked car.
Lt. Governor Phil Sorensen will attend a luncheon in Sidney on Wednesday Oct 26 at 12 noon in the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel banquet room. Tickets are 2 dollars and available from several local outlets. He will fly in from North Platte at 9 am, then proceed to Scottsbluff for a dinner meeting.
The Sidney Junior Chamber of Commerce voted to sponsor a Sidney Teen Center if requested. Jaycees welcomed three new members and discussed Honey Sunday on Nov 20 with Youth Council volunteers aiding door to door sales. Proceeds go to aid retarded children. Duane Worley of Alliance spoke at the meeting.
Hurst Roofing & Painting of Lodgepole awarded contract to paint exterior of 44 Sioux Villa buildings. Low bid $5,498.92. Other bids: Donald E. Green $5,650. Bahr Roofing & Painting $9,680. Mark Foreman $14,780.40. Work to begin soon.
A regular meeting of the Cheyenne County Fair Board is set for Monday at 7:30 in the 4-H Building. Visitors are welcome to attend.
Denver The Great Western Sugar Company will pay growers 3 098 600 on October 24 as final payment on the 1965 crop of sugar beets. John B. Bunker, president, said total 1965 returns to growers, combining company and government payments, will average 15.36 per ton in Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas and southern Wyoming.
Probationary drivers whose licenses expired in August must renew by October 31 per Cheyenne County treasurer Mrs. Mable Jorgensen. Renewals require a $2 fee for under 21 or $3 for 21 and older. failure to renew sends the driver to examiners. Tax statements mail today with payments due by December 1 at the motor room window to avoid interest.
Gerald E. Matzke was named interim secretary treasurer of The Sidney Federal Savings and Loan Assn as Marius Christensen is hospitalized after a stroke. The board said the post is temporary, pending Christensen's return, with Mary Patterson assisted by Esther Weber during the absence. Sidney Federal, a four million dollar institution, has long served the community. Board members listed include Ernest Worden as president and N. W. Ladegard as vice president.
The Panhandle area expects fair skies and rising temperatures tonight and Thursday with lows 25 to 35 and highs in the 60s. Precipitation chance remains zero. The five day outlook shows temperatures about 4 to 9 degrees above normal with fluctuating day to day conditions, highs in the 60s and lows in the 30s.
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