Sidney Favored Retirement Home for Sioux Depot Retirees
Article notes 56 federal employees retired from Sioux Army Depot in the past year with over half choosing Sidney as their retirement home. It highlights Ira C. Johnson who moved to 2634 Laredo Lane Sidney after retiring from the depot, Pat Ells at 1701 Linden Street, and Nels Fardahl at Route 2 Decorah Iowa who later worked for the Iowa State Highway Department. Further names promised in a follow up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Sioux Depot
Sioux Army Depot
Take
Ira C. Johnson
Ira
Linois
Laredo Lane
Pat
Linden Street
Decorah
Iowa
Nels
Fardahl
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Iowa State Highway Department
Oil Discovery North Of Lodgepole Draws Statewide Attention
News releases from eastern Wyoming praise a new oil strike five and a half miles north of Lodgepole by Union Oils, Inc. The No 1 Taylor well (NWSW 30-15-46) in an unnamed field is pumping about 10 barrels per hour, signaling potential for a new productive area. Two other county sites were reported: Champlin to drill a 4900 foot test at No 7 Krue Gere Ladegard in Mohatt Field, and No 1 Carl son in Range Field contracted to Exeter Drilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Discovery Oil
Lodgepole
Taylor
Union Oils, Inc
Lincoln
W.S. McPherson
Cheyenne County
United Oils
Champlin
Kruegere Ladegard
Mohatt
Sidney
Peter A.doheny
Carlson GE SE
Range
Potter
Exeter Drilling
Ehlers
Eddy
Seafaring places spell Newfoundland and Florida flowers
The text notes Whale's Gulch Mizzen Topsail and Come By Chance as Newfoundland place names and credits Ponce de Leon with naming Florida for its abundant wildflowers. This pairs maritime toponymy with early Spanish exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland
Canada
Ponce de Leon
Florida
Truck Damaged In Accident On East Viaduct
An accident on the south approach to the viaduct east of Sidney Sunday night caused heavy damage to a 1963 Dodge pickup driven by Albert R. Stumpff and lightly damaged a semi driven by Robert H. Hagood. The pickup slid across the center line into oncoming traffic at 10 10 p m. No injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Felix Koenig
Nebraska Safety Patrol
Albert R. Stumpff
Robert H. Hagood
South Bend
Wash
Winners Of Gift Certificates Told
The fifteen winners of $15 gift certificates from Rudy's Inc. were announced by owner Bob Decker. Certificates can be used at any Sidney store. Winners include Mrs. Arnold Stockhamp, Mrs. Arnold Wagoner, Mrs. Robert Tschacher, Mrs. Lois N. Stewart of Dalton, Mrs. Ben Belden, Mrs. Bernice Russell Gurley, Mrs. George Loebe, Mrs. Harold Kreider of Lodgepole, Mrs. L. M. Clinton, Mrs. Carl Ulmschneider of Lodgepole, Mrs. Darrell Bingham, Mrs. Wilma Lindsey, Mary L Virgil, Mrs. W.D. Harte, and Mrs. John Benzel. The 1966 Guides to Nebraska Boating and Fishing are available from permit vendors, Game Commission district offices, and by mail from Commission headquarters, State Capitol, Lincoln, 68509.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudy’s Inc
Bob Decker
Sidney
Arnold Stockhamp
Arnold Wagoner
Robert Tschacher
Lois N. Stewart
Dalton
Ben Belden
Berniece Russell
Gurley
George Loebe
Harold Kreider
Lodgepole
L. M. Clinton
Nebraskaland
Game Commission
Commission
State Capitol
Lincoln
Panhandle forecast shows variable clouds and brief snow
Frontier Air Lines reports a five day outlook with Tuesday through Saturday near normal temperatures warming to start, highs 50 to 60 and lows 25 to 30. Today and Tuesday bring 15 to 30 mph northwest winds with occasional light snow showers and lows near 20 to 30. Mostly fair weather expected later in the period with light rain or snow at the start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
Frontier Air Lines
Industry Social Sets Stage for Sidney Cheyenne Meeting
The first general membership quarterly meeting for 1955 focuses on industry with three key questions on growth and camping facilities. Gene Lienemann will speak on community betterment and industrial development. Charles Ham and Leo Krieger present proposals and reports. A Ford Motor Co film on camping facilities will be shown. dinner is $2.50 with social hour at 6.00 p.m. and program at 7.00 p.m. Master of ceremonies is unnamed. Lloyd Carr welcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Dude’s
Gene Lienemann
Charles Ham
Leo Krieger
Industrial Council
Ford Motor Co
Phil Gottschalk
Lloyd Carr
Chamber
Sioux Survey On Wage Rates At Sioux Army Depot
Sioux Army Depot participates in a triennial Department of the Army survey to determine prevailing wage rates for skilled and unskilled manual labor in Sidney and nearby communities. Lt. Col. C. P. Williams says the policy aims to stabilize local wages and avoid unfair competition while ensuring fair pay for employees. The survey will sample key jobs and tabulate results for the local going rates across Scotsbluff Sterling North Platte Alliance Minatare Gering Bayard Gurley Sidney and Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Army
Department of the Army
Sidney
C. P. Williams
Sioux
Scotsdluff
Sterling
North Platte
Alliance
Minatare
Gering
Bayard
Gurley
Mitchell
New Approach On Title To Property For Trade School
Cecil Stanley proposes the state receive title to Sioux Army Depot lands earmarked for a trade school while the federal government operates the site until June 1967. He argues this avoids costly use permits and anticipates title by October when the school opens, with Lt. Col. C. P. Williams backing the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux
Nebraska
State Board of Vocational Education
Cecil Stanley
Department of Education
Telegraph
Stanley
Asmuch
C. P. Williams
Holy Week Dramatization at Sidney High School
Holy Week drama The Contenders about Judas Iscariot will be staged tomorrow and Wednesday at 8 p m in the Sidney High School auditorium. Written by Rev Carl L Nelson and directed by Mrs Weert Frerichs, the play is sponsored by the Sidney Ministerial Association with Panhandle Players handling much of the production. Admission is free with a silver offering asked to offset costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Sidney High School
Judas Iscariot
Carl L. Nelson
Light Memorial Presbyterian Church
Weert Frerichs
Sidney Ministerial Association
Panhandle Players
Sidney’s
Little Theatre Group
Trains Back On Schedule Here By Late Today
Sidney police logged two accidents Saturday causing minor damage with no injuries. George White and George Fleming collided near 9th and Illinois, damaging three cars including Adolf Fastenau’s. A door incident between Katharine Morgan and De Anne Thies caused further rear fender damage. The nationwide four day rail strike ended, with trains resuming schedules and crews returning by Sunday night. local freight moved and No. 5 westbound passenger set for 5:40 p m. no eastbound trains until Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
George White
9Th
Ilinois
George Fleming
Adolf Fastenau
Gurley
Fastenau
Fleming
Katherine M. Morgan
10Th Avenue
Illinois Street
De-Anne Thies
Thies
Morgan
Union Pacific
Striking Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Dale Norman
Bad Check Artist Is Returned To Sidney
Paul J. Burns, listed as Connecticut, paid restitution for four insufficient funds checks totaling 80 dollars cashed in Sidney. He pled guilty before County Judge Sydney Finch, was fined 20 dollars and ordered to pay 80.75 dollars costs, then released after paying. Checks drawn on Sidney National Bank at Star Market Osage Grocery North Side Grocery and Jack and Jill Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Paul J. Burns
Connecticut
Sidney
St. Paul
Nebr
Sydney Finch
Star Market
North Side Grocery
Osage Grocery
Jack and Jill Market
Sidney National Bank
Gene Morcis
The electric eel uses rudimentary radar to sense prey
The electric eel relies on a simple radar-like system to locate food, compensating for near blindness and guiding its hunting.
Vote At The Right Place In Cheyenne County Elections
Voters in Cheyenne County polls open 8 a m to 8 p m Tuesday to choose members of school and town boards, city council, and police officials. Sidney residents vote at six locations including Central School, Junior High, North Ward, East Ward, and four wards at various schools and churches. Lodgepole, Dalton, Potter, Gurley, and areas outside Sidney vote at designated town halls, American Legion Hall, or Methodist Church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Sidney
11Th
Central School
Union Pacific
North Ward School
Toledo
East Ward School
11Th Avenue
Burlington
Country Club Drive
South Ward School
Toledo Street
Methodist Church
Lodgepole
Town Hall
Dalton
Potter
American Legion Hall
Gurley
Mrs. Lowe Undergoes Eye Surgery in Tucson
Mrs. Jack H. Lowe underwent surgery in Tucson Arizona last Tuesday to repair a detached retina in one eye and is reported in satisfactory condition. The Lowes visited their son-in-law Dr Joe Heinlein and family two weeks ago and plan a prolonged stay for her convalescence, with mail directed to 9749 East Holmes Tucson Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack H. Lowe
Tucson
Ariz
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Dork
Dale Kindreied
Frontier Airlines
Frontier
Harold W
Pat) Ells
Ika
C. Johnson
H.W
Nels Fardahl
Federal Aviation Agency Flight Service
Henry Jenik
Paul E. Webb
Division of
BDI
Floyd A. Miller
Ucation
State of
E. Albert Kreek
SSA
Fred A. Novak
A. F. Silber
Lincoln Social Security Office
Lowe
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