Good Old Days 11-14-14

5 Years Ago

Nov. 16, 1964

'Sidney Takes Third Place In '64 Community Contest'

Sidney was the only town to win again in the Division of Nebraska Resources and the University of Nebraska's Community Development Department sponsored contest, the second Community Betterment Contest.

The announcement was made at the banquet Friday evening at the Nebraska Center for Continuing Education. Sidney placed third in Group IV (5,000-30,000). First-place winner in Group IV was Grand Island; Norfolk was second.

Gov. Morrison presented the awards. Gerald Phillipe, chairman of the board of the General Electri...