Sidney schools set 1964 65 Parents Night schedule
Election of representatives to the 1964-65 Parents Advisory Council will highlight Spring Parents Night on April 22 at Sidney Senior and Junior High. Exhibits in American History Biology Chemistry Physics Science and Vocational crafts run 7 to 8 p.m. An English curriculum overview is at 8 p.m. in the Junior High auditorium with sessions on Language, Composition and Literature led by named teachers. Council elections for grades six through eleven will be held in respective rooms. A social hour with refreshments closes the event.
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Parents Advisory Council
Sidney
Leonard Holloway
Jack Flohr
Glen Houtz
Carl L. Nelson
Henry Reitz
Paul Moss
Holloway
Melvin Adams
Neal Allison
Robert Hossle
Public Meeting On Centennial Planned In May
Cheyenne County prepares a public meeting for early May to discuss the centennial observance. Gene Lienemann chairs a temporary committee planning countywide local committees from civic, extension, veterans groups and other organizations. A county coordinating panel will be named later, with the temporary steering group continuing until formed.
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Cheyenne County
Gene Lienemann
Lienemann
Weather Update With Rain Showers This Afternoon
Occasional rain showers expected this afternoon with partly cloudy skies tonight and tomorrow. Lows tonight range from 30 to 40 degrees while high temperatures tomorrow reach 50 to 60 degrees.
Coffey Named To League Board In Nebraska Municipalities
Tom Coffey Sidney city manager was appointed to the Nebraska League of Municipalities board to fill the term vacated by Robert L. Clark who left Sidney city council. Coffey’s term runs until September and he already chairs the league’s legislative committee. Clark did not seek re election as he runs for the Legislature from the 47th District.
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Nebraska League of Municipalities
Tom Coffey
Sidney
Robert L. Clark
Coffey
League
Clark
Weather holds key to 250000 farm machinery display
A farm field demonstration planned for Wednesday near Gurley Cheyenne County showcases more than 250000 dollars in new machinery. The event, four and a half miles southeast of Gurley near The Egging Co. plant, depends on favorable weather. sponsors fear later dates clash with farmers’ schedules and may cancel if conditions fail.
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Cheyenne County
Gurley
Egging Co
Wheatbelt Public Power District Building Remodel Complete
Wheatbelt Remodeling of the Wheatbelt Public Power District building at 21st and Illinois is finished. The blue and white exterior and updated interior enlarge the structure at an estimated cost of $66,000. Employees have been quartered in a storage quonset and will move back next weekend to reopen Monday. An Open House for the public will follow later.
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Wheatbelt Public Power District
21St
Illinois
Wheatbelt
Telegraph
Lodgepole Leads County Legion and Auxiliary Convention
Fifty five Cheyenne County residents active in American Legion and Auxiliary met in Jaycee club rooms for the annual county convention. Lloyd Schmidt of Lodgepole was elected county commander 1964 65 with Fred Rathman of Dalton as vice commander. District 4 commander Charles Ray of Hemingford attended as special guest. Auxiliary officers included Mrs Olive Johnson Lodgepole and Mrs Richard Ernest Dalton among five unit presidents reporting activities. District 4 officers and past presidents attended and district president Mrs Johnson installed new officers. Refreshments followed.
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American Legion
Lloyd Schmidt
Lodgepole
Cheyenne County
Fred Rathman
Dalton
Louis Johnson
Sidney
Cheyenne County Legion
Jaycee Legion Club
Charles Ray
Hemingford
American Legion Auxiliary
Esther Swainson
Phil Quinn
Raymond Henke
Paul Smith
Quinn
District 4
Esther Swanson
Legion
Olive Johnson
Richard Ernest
Elmer Freudenberg
Gurley
Donald Enevoldsen
Potter
John Elwell Sr
Roy Gabriel
Rex Olsen
Gordon Reed
Ernest
Ewart Swanson
Glenn Patrick
W. P. Ackerman
Carl Hutchison
Johnson
Grand Island
Alliance
Gabriel
Midwest
Sioux City
Iowa
Swanson
Auxiliary
Auto Stolen and Recovered in Sidney Incident
Sidney police investigate the reported theft of a 1958 Lincoln from Robert Sator of 2677 Monterey Drive. The car was taken overnight, damaged on the entire right side, wrecked and later returned to the residence by unknown persons.
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Sidney
Robert Sator
Monterey Drive
No Decision On Gas Rate In Sidney City Council Meet
Sidney city council held an informal meeting to discuss natural gas rates with Kansas Nebraska Natural Gas Co. No decisions were reached. Talks focused on proposed increases that could take effect with the May reading if an agreement is reached, including a 10 percent residential hike. The company warned it may discontinue gas service to the light and power plant if the rate schedule is not acceptable.
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Sidney
Kansas- Nebraska Natural Gas Co
K-N
Frank Meier 74 Found Dead in Lorenzo Farm Yard
Frank Meier a longtime Lorenzo farmer was found dead in his farm yard this morning from an apparent heart attack. His body was discovered by his nephew Eugene during a routine visit. Cheyenne County authorities authorized removal to Craig Mortuary as funeral plans are pending. Meier lived his entire life in the area and was a widower with a daughter Mrs Floyd Miller of Gurley surviving.
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Frank Meier
Lorenzo
Mr. Meier
Eugene
Cheyenne County
Craig Mortuary
Meier
Floyd Miller
Gurley
County Talent Sweeps First Places In 38-N Lions Event
Cheyenne County youths swept all firsts at the District 38-N Lions Talent Contest in Dalton on Sunday. Senior winner Miss Donna Allen of Dalton performed selections from My Fair Lady, Intermediate winner Pam Jessen of Lodgepole danced a Charleston tap routine, and junior duo Julie McRoberts and Marlene Ernest of Dalton captured first in piano duet. The event drew 35 acts with strong showings across divisions and was emceed by Lions Zone Chairman Clif Berry.
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District Lions
Dalton
Donna Allen
Eliza Doolittle
Andersen
Cheyenne County
Pam Jessen
Lodgepole
Julie McRoberts
Marlene Ernest
Kenneth
Judy Sukraw
North Platte
Ann Foley
Susan Henderson
Judi Winkler
Cynthia Weisgerber
Gering
Barbara Hersh
Bayard
Diana Johnson
Harrisburg
Debra Robert
Sally Warner
Commun
Ities
Clif Berry
Dalton Lions Club
Judith Cole
Brule
Valerie Lamm
Joan Schnell
Melinda Kehl
Potter
Dennis Warner
Marva Snyder
Beverly Streeks
Peggy Warner
Geraldine
Mary Ann Vavra
Bushnell
Paul Plummer
Dennis Giauque
Billie Yekel
Roland Schmidt
Buddy Pace
Gurley
Lois Bloomfield
Oshkosh
Cathy Crone
Yvonne Min Shall
Danny Weitzel
Rodney Rice
Steve Warner
Jack Warner
the Musicteers
Joyce Haug
Michael Malizola
Marcia Mosel
Gureley
Charles and
Debra Quillen
Barbara Hersch
Little Girl Struck By Car In City Neighborhood
Four year old Renee Luce was struck by a southbound 1960 Ford driven by Irene M Wittig on 11th Avenue at 1 15 p m Saturday. She was bruised but not seriously hurt and taken to Memorial Hospital. Later a two car collision on 23rd Avenue near Jackson Street involved James A Loaris driving a 1963 Chevrolet that hit a parked 1952 Chevrolet owned by William Kieselhorst. Damage was $25 to the Kieselhorst car and $80 to the Loaris vehicle.
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Renee Luce
11Th Avenue
Sidney
Irene M. Wittig
Memorial Hospital
23Rd Avenue
Jackson Street
James A. Loaris
William G. Kieselhorst
Kieselhorst
Loaris
Moisture Situation Improves Across Nebraska
Weather reports show western Nebraska getting occasional showers with no severe storm warnings for stockmen. Moisture fell mainly south of Sidney with heavy afternoon showers. Ground in the south table region and South Platte Valley is in good shape for farming, though more rain is welcome to replenish depleted supplies. Temperatures may stay below average with possible snow in the next thirty days. Dust storms last week left ranchers with sick calves in the spring calf crop.
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Nebraska
Panhandle
Weather Bureau
Here
Sidney
South Table
Peetz
South Platte Valley
Senator Fleming Addresses Kimball Teachers Meeting
Senator George H. Fleming spoke to the Kimball County Teacher Association in Dix last Thursday night on school district reorganization selling state lands broadening the tax base and the question of electing an education commissioner. He noted local educators share interest with other area groups. Senator Fleming and his wife were dinner guests of the educators before the meeting.
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George H. Fleming
Kimball County Teacher Assn
Dix
Sen. Fleming
Sen
Mrs. Fleming
Kimball
Cheyenne County Historical Assn Sets Annual Meeting
The Cheyenne County Historical Association schedules its annual gathering at the Ft. Sidney Motor Hotel Wednesday at eight o'clock in the evening. The meeting will cover association business and local history updates.
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The
Cheyenne County Historical Assn
Ft. Sidney Motor Hotel
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