Rest Home Drive Leaders Meet For Final Report
Drive leaders from Memorial Rest Home will report Tuesday noon in the hospital directors’ room for an update on campaign results. The goal was 100000 dollars. recent total stood above 61000. Teams still to hear from include Dalton Lodgepole rural areas and Sidney prospects as some HQs await home-office approval. Growth remains uncertain, but Ira Steward says many potential donors have not been asked yet. If the drive reaches the target, rest home planning can advance with bids expected early fall and opening planned in 1959.
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Memorial Rest Home
Dalton
Lodgepole
Sidney
Ira Steward
Gyne
Steward
Agid
Hospital Board
Four Projects On Panhandle Roads Included In Call
The State Highway Department will open bids April 24 on highway construction projects totaling 5 750 000. Four projects are in western Nebraska: Dawes 6.5 miles of grading culverts granular subbase crushed limerock base and asphaltic concrete on Nebraska 19 between Wayside and U S 20 Box Butte 11 miles of limerock base and armor coat on a secondary highway west of Alliance Scotts Bluff 6.8 miles of culverts crushed and armor coat on a secondary highway east of Scotts Bluff and north of Minatare Gravel resurfacing state main maintenance funds Sioux about 3 000 cubic yards on Nebraska 87 between Scotts Bluff County line and Box Butte County line.
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State Highway Department
Nebraska
Dawes
Wayside
U. S. 20
Box Butte
Alliance
Scotts Bluff
Minatare
Sioux
Eisenhower eases penalties for wheat overplanting 1958
President Eisenhower signed legislation allowing wheat farmers who overplanted for the 1958 harvest to avoid penalties in future acreage allotments. The act, tying to a 1957 farm law, permits overplanting if excess grain is stored for droughts or crop failures, without affecting future allotments.
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Eisenhower
Livestock Sale Pavilion Opens in Sidney Thursday
The Sidney Livestock Sale Pavilion will hold its first sale Thursday with Pete Rapp as auctioneer. The new facility near the Union Pacific tracks features a 550-seat arena, cattle pens for 600 head, hog and sheep barn, dipping vats, quarantine pens, and a restaurant, designed for year around sales and local economic benefit. About 500 head are consigned for the inaugural sale, employing around 15 staff and promising a long-term, community-backed market for livestock and the Sidney Beef Co. backing.
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Sidney
Pete Rapp
Rapp
Sidney Beef Co
The
Telegraph
Five Alliance Buys Bridgeport Ford Dealer Assets
Five Alliance men forming Morrill County Motors Inc purchased Masters Ford Inc in Bridgeport and assumed operations this week. The buyers are Max Garwood Gordon J Keeley Ronald J Kelley Roger Crum and Bonne Danielson.
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Bridgeport
Alliance
Morrill County Motors, Inc
Masters Ford, Inc
Max Garwood
Gordon J Keeley
Ronald J. Kelley
Roger Crum
Bonne Danielson
Depot Worker Fatally Injured In Freak Wreck
Frank Olivarez 30 a Sioux Ordnance Depot employee died Friday night when the car he rode in crashed into a service station sign on the south edge of Bayard The driver Cirilo Razo and back seat passenger Leonard Vera were treated for injuries Olivarez a Bayard native and 12 year depot employee left behind a wife and two children Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9 am from Sacred Heart Church Bayard.
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Frank Olivarez
Sioux Ordnance Depot
Bayard
Olivarez
Cirilo Razo
Scottsbluff
Leonard Vera
Leonard Mowry
Sioux
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Wynant to Handle Telegraph Delivery at Ordville Depot
Ms Leslie L Wynant of Unit 68-B Ordville takes charge of The Sidney Telegraph coverage and delivery at Ordville and Sioux Ordnance Depot. Effective today she plans four carriers Billy Koenecke David Takihashi Lee Ann Wynant and Larry Albro to cover Ordville and the depot delivery routes. Call No 97-353 for news submissions or subscription queries. The Wynants have resided in Ordville for twelve years.
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Leslie L Wynant
Ordville
Sidney Telegraph
Sioux Ordnance Depot
Wynant
Billy Koenecke
David Takihashi
Lee Ann Wynant
Larry Albro
Telegraph
Wynants
Filing Tax Early Warns by County Assessor Roy Gish
County Assessor Roy Gish warns that the tax return deadline is April 20 but falls on a Sunday, shortening filing time since the office closes Saturday at noon. A 50 percent penalty applies to late returns under state law, so taxpayers should file now.
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Roy Gish
Gish
Gasoline War Rumors Do Not Hold As Sidney Dealers Stand Pat
Rumors of an imminent gasoline price war in Sidney could not be confirmed by The Telegraph. Several filling station operators said they had no plans for a price fight and their companies had not signaled any move to engage in a price cutting feud. The disputed policy to abandon trading stamps and discounts reportedly lasted only briefly, with dealers expressing skepticism and some vowing to continue their current discount practices.
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Sidney
Telegraph
Twelve State Senators Face No Opponents Reelection
Twelve state senators, including Sen. Terry Carpenter of Scottsbluff, have no opposition in their bids for reelection this year. In District 39 eight candidates contest to succeed Sen. Donald McGinley, who is running for Congress. In District 43 Sen. A. A Fenske of Lund opposes Neils Kammersgaard of Kimball, with both set for the May primary and fall general election.
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Terry Carpenter
Scottsbluff
Ledger
Donald McGinley
Congress
Cheyenne
Kimball
Morrill
Banner Counties
Sen
A. A Fenske
Lund
Neils Kammersgaard
Sidney man fined for driving over fire hose in court
Richard Burke of Sidney appeared in Police Court this morning charged with driving over a fire hose. He was found guilty and fined 25 dollars plus costs of 4 dollars. Harry Northup faced reckless driving charges, was found guilty, and fined 25 dollars with 4 dollars costs.
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Richard Burke O* Sidney
Ding
Harry Northup
Glen Greenlee
Want Ads Offer Good Jobs For Five Young Men
The Telegraph want ad page lists items for buyers and sellers in the area. Five young men may earn better-than-average pay if they qualify for the job offer. Rentals homes autos and services are advertised, with a help line at 5955 to place ads. A pleasant staffer will assist with wording and rates. Call now.
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Telegraph
Syol
Sandy
Two Hurt In Car Accident At 13th and Illinois
Police investigated a two vehicle crash at 13th and Illinois involving Charles S. Weiske of Tomahawk Wisconsin and John W Filley of Sidney. Weiske rear ended by Filley and minor injuries sent Mrs Weiske and Filley to Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital.
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Ahlberg and
Cady
Illinois
Charles S. Weiske
Tomahawk
Wis
John W., Filley
Sidney
Weiske
Filley
Charles Weiske
Cheyennne County Memorial Hospital
Ervin Smith
Marvin G. Coffman
Ford
George Ott
9Th
D. R. Campbell
Lawrence H. Williams
Campbell
Williams
Dick Sharp Hurt In Car Accident
Nebraska patrolman Del Shipley reports a 12:35 am Saturday crash one mile west of Sidney on Highway 30. Dick Sharp, 17, of Sidney, driving east, lost control, leaving the south road side and rolling. He suffered severe head and chest injuries and lacerations. he is listed in fair condition at Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital.
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Nebraska
del Shipley
Sidney
Dick Sharp
Sharp
Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital
Western Nebraska Easter Weather Slams Roads and Spirits
A weekend snowstorm battered western Nebraska causing widespread travel disruptions on Route 30 and Highway 29 near Kimball Harrisburg and Sidney. Vehicles stranded, highway crews toiled with snowplows, and several motorists were rescued as crews cleared drifts nearly seven feet high. Easter activities were interrupted by cold temps and wet conditions while grain fields saw minimal work.
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Panhandle
Nebraska
Kimball- Harrisburg
Highway 29
Harrisburg
Sidney
Scottsbluff
Crawford
Kimballs
Kimball County
Kimball
Senate Oil Gas Study Council Here Thursday
Eight Nebraska state senators led by Len Monroe Bixler will hold a public hearing on proposed oil and gas conservation laws in Sidney at the Cheyenne County Courthouse district courtroom starting 9 30 a m Thursday. The committee invites all interested persons and organizations to speak or listen and will tour oil fields in Kimball and Cheyenne counties on Wednesday.
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Nebraska
Len Monroe Bixler
Harrison
Sidney
Legislative Council
Cheyenne County
Jack W. Rodgers
Rodgers
Kimball
Cheyenne
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Grain Market Wheat Price Quoted By Elevator
Local elevator sources report wheat at 1.90 dollars per bushel today. The price reflects current market conditions and offers a benchmark for buyers and sellers in the area.
Ohio Oil attempts to extend J sand in Doran Field falter
Ohio Oil Co faces setback in extending the J sand production limits in the Doran Field west of Sidney Nebraska after Mohatt No 6 and Ladegard No 2 were plugged. Drilling tests for potential southward extension fail to produce oil, prompting no immediate decision on further J sand drilling. Other operators test D and J sands nearby, with fresh cores and tests reported as exploration continues across Cheyenne, Kimball, Frontier, and Banner counties.
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Ohio Oil Co
Doran
Sidney
Ohio
Mohatt
Nebraska
R. E. McMillen
Chandler - Simpson Oil Co
Denver
Spearow
Black Drilling Co
Ft. Collins
Howard Fisher
Potter
Slama
Bedrock Oil Co
Columbus
Nebr
Cheyenne County
Hagemeister No
Young No
Scottsbluff County
Exeter Drilling Co
Sunburst Petroleum
Wessels
Smelting Refining and Mining Co
Brown
Banner County
Wildcat Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Co
Brockmeier
Frontier County
Wildcat Braden Drilling Co
Friede
Kimball County
Wildcat Skelly Oil Co
Peeks No 1
Beuel County
Wildcat
Pan American Petroleum Corp
Soule
Don Johnston Drilling Co
Dietz No 1
Dietz-Sloss
Braden Drilling Co
Barth
Barth Field
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. Fred Thompson
Sidney Man
Bixler
Senate Oil-Gas Study Council
Joe Ruttner
Lodgepole Creek
Ruttner
Thompson
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