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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1962
Page
4
Ninety five years distant account recalls a fierce hailstorm hitting Sidney at about ten o clock on a Monday night. Hail sizes ranged from pinheads to wagon sized lumps, unroofing and damaging structures while residents and animals reacted in panic. Reports describe closed streets, flooded cisterns, and widespread excitement as citizens recollect the event and its aftermath.
Seven years ago on Monday a lightning bolt hit H W Axtell s house, striking the stove pipe and igniting a herb rug. Axtell and his family were present but no one was hurt as he extinguished the fire. Meanwhile Sidney notes report a broken arm for Charley Walker from a bogey accident, local politics, and town oddities including a yellow mule that rides to town pubs, with photographer Greene capturing the scene for the Police Gazette.
Ernst and Lange proved up on homesteads in the South Divide Monday. The Lodge Pole bridge at Colton, washed out by floods, has been repaired and opened Thursday evening. A surprise party honored Alice Studton Thursday afternoon with many of her friends attending. County Surveyor Willis surveyed a new road to join Lodge Pole road, initially planned to cross the railroad east of town, requiring a bridge over the tracks.
Tuesday evening the baseball boys organized selecting President Robert James Secretary Treasurer Edward Shoemaker and Captain Edgar Dedrick. They invite challenges from nearby towns and plan numerous games and a clean competitive season.
A large crowd bid farewell Wednesday night to four soldiers J Simodynes Llewellyn Martin Clarence Perry and Francis De Drunner from Lodge Pole as they left on No 4 for Des Moines. Each carried a comfort kit from the committee and friends. They traveled light, no breakdowns, in high spirits as they embark on active service for their flag. God bless and return them. Edith Oldershaw left for Palmer Nebraska to teach. City ordinance now requires cars parked in the middle of the street narrowing passage and forcing drivers to use the right side only. Pedestrian safety amid new rules noted with concern about outdoor running.
During the storm last Thursday afternoon lightning damaged the chimney at J. R. Bartletts Union Pacific house in Potter. Mrs. Bartlett was stunned at the stove and soot ruined curtains and bedding. Definite assurance: U P line from North Platte valley to the main line. surveyors run a final survey from Creighton near Yoder to Elbert Burns or Hillsdale, 54 miles. County fair board meeting decides to proceed with Cheyenne County fair plans and development efforts.
A 25 year old robbery charge shadows John Montague, famed as Hollywoods mysterious strong man and golfer, as he travels through Sidney with three officers en route to New York State. On the same train, Leslie Howard and his wife head for England while Dr Emmett Bradshaw leads Nebraska’s NY World Fair advisory committee.
Sheriff Bill Schulz sternly lectured four Brownson youths aged six to ten after they admitted entering a trailer home in August, outlining consequences and emphasizing responsibility.
Old Merklin at Brownson reports thefts from a trailer including tools a pocket watch and a ruby ring with only part of the articles returned. The sheriff said parents disciplined the involved boys. Thunderstorms moved through Cheyenne County bringing flash flooding closures and rain measured near 2.5 inches at a local farm. Kenneth Wickstrom and Iane Wickstrom now own the Silver Dollar Bar Lounge and Dining Room after purchasing from Aubrey Haines at auction. Western Drug Co. on Tenth Avenue will undergo a complete exterior facelift this weekend per co owners N W Lagard and E O Ladine.
Lincoln event centers on range management and judging with a Sept. 14 Nebr a Section meeting and a Sept. 15 State Range Judging Contest. Tours of the Sand Hills, a banquet, and research talks are planned. Contest divisions include 4-H FFA ladies men and professionals with ribbons for top finishers and plaques for top 4-H and FFA teams.
Sunnyside News reports Beverly Theis celebrated with a Thursday birthday dinner hosted by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lester Theis. Attendees included Kerry Peters, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Wittrock, and Rodney Theis.
A large crowd of relatives and friends attended the Johnson family picnic Sunday at North Side Park. Various residents hosted or visited friends and relatives through the week including dinners and suppers at several homes.
Rep Martin denounces the recent Senate agricultural bill arguing it imposes strict wheat controls and allows the Secretary of Agriculture to cut acreage after 1964 and set feed grain supports below current levels. He predicts hardship for Western Nebraska and notes House Senate differences will be settled in conference. He also attacks COPE and labor union power, calling for antitrust action to reclaim local union authority. Several local visitors and social notes follow.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska estate of Alvin J. Frei deceased. Petition for probate of will and appointment of Clara M. Frei as Executrix filed. Hearing set in county court for September 17, 1962 at 10:00 a.m. by County Judge C W Smith. attorney J L Thorpe.
State Senator George Gerdes told Alliance Rotary Club that area population weighting could win a court battle over Nebraskas unicameral reapportionment. He and colleagues Ruhnke and Orme sponsored the amendment, now before federal judges who may strike the ballot. The plan aims to balance representation despite rural population shifts, potentially increasing Omaha and Lincoln seats while preserving majority weight for population.
A political plea notes that even with three judges allowing a statewide vote, broad Nebraskan support is essential. The speaker expects strong help in Lincoln and Omaha and urges a large outstate majority to secure approval.
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