Prospects for Deep Oil Slice at Mary Egging No 1
Ohio Oil Co. reports Mary Egging No 1 deep-test at 6,620 feet in Marmaton shows no oil in Kansas City-Lansing formation with slight stains in two Topeka sand zones but no oil from drill stem tests. Other wells in Kimball and Banner counties faced mud, snow, and dry holes, with several sand saturations noted but no producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Oil Co
Kansas City-Lansing
Topeka
Egging
Kimball
Banner
Murfin Drilling Co
Dix
Emma Nelson
NWSW
Pan American Petroleum Co
Durland Trust
Kimball City
Country Club
Ostgren
Kimball County
Anderson-Pritchard
NE NW
M. P. Gilbert
Semler
Schrack
Michigan Man On Charges Pat Heaton Files Larceny Habitual Count
Cheyenne County Attorney Pat Heaton Jr filed petit larceny charges and a habitual criminal count against John C. Boettcher 46 of Menominee Michigan. Boettcher was arrested March 26 after being seen shoplifting gloves in a Sidney store. FBI records show a 1927 burglary sentence in Trenton New Jersey and 80 subsequent entries across 17 states with multiple felony convictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Pat Heaton, Jr
John C. Boettcher
Menominee
Mich
Boettcher
Sidney
FBI
Trenton
N. J
Oil Workmen Are Hurt In Explosion Near Colorado Field
Three British American Oil Producing Co workers suffered burns and injuries when a treater exploded at about 9 15 am in the center airfield area of Colorado. Injured were Neil La Rue L A Britton and Elmer Nordholm with second degree burns on hands and first degree on faces. Elmer Fritzler was thrown through theater walls but not seriously hurt. John Moore, present in the treater house, did not suffer injuries and aided transport to Sterling. An exact damage estimate was not available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Coe Teka
Richard Steinhorst
Neil la Rue
L. A. Britton
Elmer
Nordholm
Elmer Fritzler
Steinhorst
John Moore
Sterling
Sidney Police Buy Tear Gas Weapon
Sidney Police Chief Sal Willis disclosed the purchase of a .37 millimeter tear gas rifle. The gun resembles a shotgun with a short barrel, measures 14 inches, and may be used by other agencies when needed. It can fire tear-gas shells accurately up to 300 yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Sal Willis
Willis
Colorado Sugar Beet Outlook Brighter for Platte Valley
Crop prospects in the drought hit Platte Valley and northeastern Colorado show the best outlook since 1952. April moisture helped sugar beet potential, with forecasts suggesting strong or even doubled production in northern Colorado pending favorable conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Platte Valley
Colorado
Great Western Sugar Co
Sugar ‘Bowl
Loveland
Fort Lupton
Sterling
Plains Drive-In to Close for Week Amid Bad Weather
Due to continued inclement weather the Plains Drive-In Theatre will close for about a week. The 1957 season started March 30 and plans call for a reopening on Friday April 19 weather permitting. Feature attractions planned for opening include Ma and Pa Kettle at Waikiki and Ghost Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Plains
Waikiki
Brownies Easter Egg Hunt Postponed to Good Friday
Brownie Scouts Easter egg hunt planned for tomorrow at 10 a.m. in Legion Park has been postponed. It will now be held on Good Friday morning at 9 30 o'clock. All Brownies are invited and should bring a sack lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Park
Patrol Probes Unusual Highway Crashes In Nebraska
Nebraska Safety Patrolmen investigated two unusual accidents on Highway 30. A Dix resident William Asfahl, 53, lost control and was struck by a passing car causing $100 damage. Dorothy Williams and Merrill Williams involved. injuries reported and hospital transfer in Chappell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Sidney
Dix Junction
William Asfahl
Dix
Asfahl
Chappell
Gerald Putnam
Eldora, Ia
Merrill Williams
New York
Contol
Putnam
Dorothy Williams
Navy to close Sidney recruiting office in basement post office
The Navy will close its Sidney recruiting office in the basement of the post office on Monday April 22. George Edmondson who has recruited there since 1955 announced the move and said the Sterling office will service the Sidney area. Edmondson departs for duty with the 213th Fighter Squadron at Moffett NAS California and cited regional population decline as a factor amid stricter recruiting quotas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Sidney Post Office
George Edmondson
Sterling Navy
Sidney Territory
Edmondson
Moffett Naval Air Station
California
Robbery Reported After Sleep Time Wallet Theft
H G Shockley of Cheyenne told Sidney police he was robbed of nineteen dollars from his billfold while sleeping Wednesday afternoon in a rented room above a cafe. The loss occurred between noon and 3 30 p m according to the complainant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
H.g.shockley
Cheyenne
Shockley
Sidney Easter Egg Hunt Scheduled For April 20
The annual Easter egg hunt for Sidney children is set for 9 a.m. Saturday April 20 at Legion Park. Sponsored by the Sidney Lions Club with Glenn Siebken as chairman the event includes three age groups preschool to fourth grade. Prizes include candy eggs with coins and slips for merchandise. the Elks Club donates coins. The hunt begins when the fire engine siren sounds and has drawn hundreds in past years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Legion Park
Sidney Lions Club
Glenn Siebken
Elks Club
Police Court Cases Since March 1
Marlena Jobman found not guilty and case dismissed for reckless driving. Sandy Rufenacht fined $1 and costs for no operator's license. Lester Campbell fined $10 and costs for speeding. Francis Cogg fined $10 and costs for failure to yield right of way. Leslie Kerr fined $10 and costs for stop sign violation. Gordon McMullen fined $25 for speeding. Robert Green fined $25 and costs for speeding. Orin Maley intoxication fine of $10 and Monica Rodriguez intoxication noted. Jim Cabela speeding $15. Canned chicken lacking benefits from added cooking sherry and extra diced chicken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlena Jobman
Sandy Rufenacht
Lester Campbell
Francis Cogg
Leslie Kerr
Gordon McMullen
Robert Green
Orin Maley
Monica Rodriguez
Jim Cabela
Keen Teens Plan Meetings and Equipment at Central Hall
Keen Teens designate basement or city auditorium as regular meeting place. A pool table donated by Charles Ham while a ping pong table and a juke box will be procured. Tom Powell leads the business session and patron tickets for the Miss Ft. Sidney Day Pageant, sponsored by Jaycees, are distributed to members for sale at five dollars each. Tickets include two reserved seats and name printed in program. A board meeting is set for Monday April 15 and all officers are urged to attend. The next regular meeting is Tuesday April 16 inviting junior and senior high students to join. Committees will be appointed to assist with events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ham
Tom Powell
Club Property Care and Meeting Schedule Decided
Care for the club property after meetings and dances will be addressed and the nights for future meetings and dances will be chosen.
Fresh Grapefruit Sections Boost Pineapple Canned Goods
A note outlines using fresh grapefruit sections to boost canned pineapple for a co brand venture. The idea suggests tangy contrast to pineapple sweetness and positions as a small step in product development and market testing.
Baking a Cake Tips for Easy Pan Release
The guide advises lining cake pans with parchment paper cut slightly smaller than the pan to ensure easy removal. It suggests trimming excess to prevent sticking and promote clean edges during unmolding.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mary Egging
Banner County
Tom Palmér
Pan American
Harrisburg
C. L. Olsen
Michigan
Great Plains
Sleeper
City Cab
In Sidney
Chevrolet
Lucky Traveler
Winner's Choice
Kokier
12Th & Jackson
Skelly
Ater
Tagolene
Seven-Up Bottling CO
Oldsmobile
Chrysler
New Yorker
Ford Club
Mercury
Seden
Mercury Montclair
Wamsley
Lincoln
18Th Avenue
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