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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1946
Page
1
A brutal storm dumped five inches of rain in under an hour across Sidney Draw and nearby Lodgenole Creek, slamming crops including beans potatoes and beets. Flooding sent Leedgepole Creek out of banks, causing washouts and animal losses while winter wheat will need replanting in Lorenzo territory.
John B Quinn of Lincoln will manage affairs for the Nebraska Educational Foundation. Appointed by Merle A Haynes, Quinn, a former deputy secretary of state, pledges to improve the school system and oppose an $8 million sales tax pushed by pressure groups he regards as cloaked under teachers.
Jorgenson and G H Doran advanced to the semi finals of the country club championship. Jorgenson beat M J Murray 2 1 and Doran edged Frank Gallagher 3 2. Clarke Grieve, the defending champ, has reached the semis and awaits the Babcock Tamasi winner.
Emil Nelson, Potter, will broadcast a Constitution Day address over station KOA in Denver at 9 30 this evening. He had arranged KOA coverage from Potter but the plan was canceled and he will deliver the talk from Denver instead.
Colonel Almon Parmerter USA retired died at his home in Great Neck New York on September 10 at age 87 He was the last survivor among officers stationed at Fort Sidney during 1884 to 1890 when the 21st Infantry Headquarters was here He had reported for duty in 1885 after West Point graduation serving with the 21st Infantry through the Cuban War of 1899 and later in the Philippines His wife died years earlier they had no children Interment was at Arlington National Cemetery Funeral notices list survivors including Generals Morrow Bonesteel and Boniface Captain Ewen and others from Fort Sidney connections The Sidney Chamber of Commerce conveyed condolences to the families
Tom Dineen former Creighton athlete now coaches St Patrick's Academy athletic program He field a six man team for opener versus St Agnes at Alliance Friday Sept 20 with nine returning lettermen and three likely newcomers New staff includes full time athletic director The Irish play home games at Sidney high school field opening Sept 27 against Potter Coyotes and schedule one eleven man game versus St Marys Cheyenne later in season Players returning include Heeg Meick Henke Button Kallhoff Lee Hedton Durbin Egging plus newcomers John Egging Jim Schaefer and Bob Kennedy transfer from Regis High Denver Also Dineen teaches mathematics and directs girls physical education while conducting PE classes
The potato development division notes rising interest among potato farmers in commercial fertilizers and their use. Nebraska Agricultural College specialists will discuss practical fertilizer application in western Nebraska with three test plots showing varying application rates. Talks cover bright pink rot resistant varieties and new harvesting methods, with meetings set for Dixon area farms and times listed.
University of Nebraska expert Roscoe Hill reports a new insecticide benzine hexachloride that beats all prior solutions for grasshoppers. The chemical was dusted on field margins roadside ditches and alfalfa plots in Scotts Bluff County trials.
Bill Tewell Navy veteran discussed postwar readjustment issues at the Rotary Club Friday. He outlined Navy efforts to aid discharge civilians, from education to training, and cited varied civilian needs. New member Byron Johnsen joined. several former Rotarians reaffirmed ties as District Governor visit planned for Sept 25, prompting a meeting shift to Wednesday.
Frank Dedrick leads a fifteen piece orchestra of ex GIs for a Saturday night dance at the city auditorium sponsored by The American Legion Amiliar. The band members trained in Oklahoma and overseas with Dedrick and now study at Greely. Dedrick is son of Russell Dedrick of Sidney and was active in local music during school days.
Friday evening proved costly to Howard Kurz and Edward Bergner when they chased a fire engine. They were fined five dollars and costs by Police Judge Glenn Greenlee Saturday morning. Chief Harvey Vizina said drivers behind the truck hinder the volunteer department’s response and that the practice is illegal and will be prosecuted.
Wallace E. Babb born in Sidney in 1896 died August 31 in Denver after living many years in Davenport Iowa. A member of a prominent Cheyenne County family, he endured infantile paralysis from age nineteen and later moved to Denver shortly before his death. The Babb family homesteaded in what is now Morrill County.
Veterans will receive most electric motors from Sioux Ordnance Depot stores. About 80 percent of fractional horsepower motors in storage will go to veterans under war assets rules. Motors, boxed and used, came from Denver ordnance gear and will be sold to farmers and small shops in Nebraska, with prices from 15 to 94 dollars.
An accident south of Gurley led to Norman Christofferson of Datton being fined twenty five dollars and costs with a one year license revocation after a driving while intoxicated charge. Stanley Brestol of Datton was slightly injured and treated at Dalton hospital. George Danneman of Gurley faces district court on a third offense DWI with a $500 bond. Jerry Krupicka received a fifteen day jail term for intoxication. Sidney Drew paid ten dollars and thirty days in jail after pleading guilty to intoxication and malicious destruction of property. John V Johns of Olahoma faced intoxication charges with no hearing by Monday, while Charles Hamrick was charged with intoxication in a separate filing.
Dick Ayala's placement clinches a 7 6 Sidney win over Alliance in the season opener. Orville Rouillarc scores the Sidney touchdown in the second quarter after Alliance led 6 0. Rust is injured, sidelined for the season, as the Maroons rally with strong defense and a late turnover to claim the victory.
The Omaha Chamber of Commerce boosters travel by Union Pacific, arriving in Sidney Friday noon for a one hour visit. The caravan then proceeds west to Casper, turns south to Cheyenne, and returns to Omaha. Chadron hosts the first night, with Dan Desdunes band aboard and plans to greet local customers and friends during the stop.
Governor J Dwight Griswold proclaims September 7 1946 as Constitution Day urging Nebraskans to read the U S Constitution and reflect on its meaning During transition from war to peace the proclamation calls for appreciation of the document and civic functions under the Great Seal in Lincoln signed by Secretary Frank Allish
Officials and attorneys for the REA met with Sidney Public Utilities managers Monday to finalize the city sale of utility properties to the REA. Proceeds will retire outstanding bonds. Disputes over dividing Pine Bluffs Rural Electric Co. into districts arise, with Wheat Belt Electric Membership Association to head eastern district from Sidney, while REA authority questions and mid level approvals delay closure.
The Nebraska Democratic Candidates plan a four week caravan visiting nearly every town with all Democratic national and state candidates. U S Senator hopeful John Mekota and Governor nominee Frank Sorrell join the tour, with Sidney on Sept 24 from noon to 2 pm, then Chappell Big Springs and Ogallala, staying overnight. The Republican caravan runs Sept 23 to Oct 8 across the First Third and Fourth districts with stops in Harrisburg Kimball Sidney Chappell North Platte and other towns including a final night meeting.
Merle Mick a 23 year old farmer living north of Chappell was critically injured around midnight when his car left the east edge of town on Highway 30 and crashed into a telephone pole. His wife was hospitalized with chest injuries and cuts but not in serious condition. State Patrolman E L Hailey aided victims as they were removed from the car. The crash left no other vehicle involved and the cause remained undetermined. The car traveled about 150 feet in a barrow pit before hitting the pole.
Archer IL Burnham executive secretary of the Nebraska Education Association urged campaign workers to keep the $40 school aid constitutional amendment alive by avoiding lethargy and fear. He accused the Nebraska Education Foundation led by Merle A. Haynes of using Ku Klux Klan tactics in opposing the amendment.
Funeral services for Jean Reiners daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Reiners of Peer were held at St Patrick's Church Monday morning after a Denver automobile crash last week. She died three days later from a skull fracture and injuries. Surviving relatives include her parents two sisters and several aunts and uncles. burial followed at the Catholic cemetery with Msgr. Anton Link presiding. Gehrig Funeral Home arranged.
The Sidney Greater Artists Series resumes after a summer recess with sponsorship help from the chamber of commerce. Met soprano Josephine Antoine opens the series October 17. Tickets for adults are 6.60 and 3.60 for school age juniors, available at The Telegraph office or from listed sponsors.
A. Miseradis of Talmadge Nebraska announced the Midwest Rodeo and Coursing Association schedule for October 5 and 6 at Krueger's Lake. Six events over two days with 32200 in prizes. Three events open to Lodge Pole Valley residents, three in open competition. Chutes and track being renovated for the show. Finest stock in the state lined up. further details in The Telegraph.
An appraisal board set land values for a proposed Sidney municipal airport, valuing 480 acres at 32400 with tenants owed 1233 in summer damages. Tobin estate land at 22000 for 320 acres and Ladegard quarter at 10000. Prices reflect higher values than earlier estimates. residents and city may appeal before district court. The city plans a bond vote November 5 if no appeal, with much land to remain for farming. Gordon Tobin coordinates with CAA for federal or state funds.
The notices announce several farm auctions around Dalton. Carl Thomas plans a sale Thursday starting at 10 30 west of Dalton to move his family to California. Harvey i Fisher retires and holds a sale Thursday Sept 26 at his place ten miles north and half a mile east of Potter starting at 1 00. Col A B Rapp and Ernest Rolloff act as sale criers with local clerks from Dalton State Bank and the Dalton Telegraph listing ads Friday. Al Bileckmann Emil Marx coordinate a sale two miles east and half a mile south of Dalton on Wednesday Sept 25 with Col Rapp handling and the Dalton Telegraph Clerk.
Sidney golfers are urged to qualify in nine holes before Saturday noon at Scottsbluff Country Club for the five club tournament and inter-city matches. Scores are to be submitted to G H Blip Doran, who will notify the selected players and set the team for the Sunday event. further details available by calling Mr Doran.
About $130 worth of oats were destroyed Friday evening in a fire at the Prank Schwasnick farm northeast of Bidmey. The Sidney Rural Fire Department responded and saved the trailer in which the oats were being transported.
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