Deadline Set For Rest Home Campaign Reports
A rest home fundraiser plans a final report meeting on Tuesday April 29 at the hospital directors room at noon. Ira Steward and co chairs will require canvass lists be finished and names reassigned to cleanup teams. Attendees include representatives from Dalton Lodge Pole Sidney and rural groups with hospital board secretary Elizabeth Schwasnick among organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Steward
Hospital
Ray Graff
Dalton
Floyd’ Wise
Lodgepole
Lowell Davis
Ross Barker
G. H. Doran
Sidney
J. Fred Thompson
Edward .Bauman
L.A
Lindstrom
Robert ‘Clark
Rudy Munderah
x'Warren
Ellison
MT Rebingeri
Clark Fuller
Elizabeth Schwasnick
Frank McNett
State Hospital Advisory Board
The
Public Health Service
Verne Pangborn
Cattle Placed On Feed In Nebraska For First Time On Record
Nebraska officials report on record cattle placements in feed lots for the first quarter of 1958. April 1 estimate shows 615,000 head on feed, led by farmer feeders offsetting a drop in commercial feeding. Feeder placements totaled 363,000 in Q1 1958, up from 229,000 in 1957, with stocker shipments 56 percent higher and total Nebraska shipments since last October up 37 percent from the prior year.
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Nebraska
Federal Division of Agriculture Statistics
Historical Group Election Program Slated Wednesday
Cheyenne County Historical Association sets a 7 30 p m meeting at Fort Sidney Hotel board room with John W Henneberger on the program conducting a talk History of national parks illustrated by slides The event includes election of officers President Vice President Secretary Treasurer and a two year director Main officers listed Roy Greenlee B H Grimm John Treinen and M W Osborn Also noted is vacancy in vice presidency and director term expirations
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Cheyenne County Historical Association
John W. Henneberger
Scotts Bluff National Monument
Roy Greenlee
Association
Henneberger
National Parks
Board of Directors
Fort Sidney Hotel
B. H. Grimm
John Treinen
M. W. Osborn
Dick Herman
Lincoln
Greenlee
Baker Named State Head of Roads Group
J B Baker of Sidney was named president of the Nebraska section of the International Parks Highway Association at a meeting in Alliance. El don Holthaus of Alliance became vice president. Baker will choose a secretary, likely from Sidney. The group promotes an IPHA route across six states from Canada to Mexico with plans for a one-number route and brochures to publicize the corridor. The IPHA convention is set for Hot Springs South Dakota June 13 to 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Baker
Sidney
Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee
Nebraska
International Parks Highway Assn
Alliance
Eldon Holthaus
Baker
Mr. Baker
Harlow Peters
IPHA
Alliance Hotel
Canadian
Hot Springs
S. D
J. Fred Thompson
General
Ipita Organization
Sterling Man Fined For Drunken Driving
A 43 year old Sterling Coleman was fined $100 and costs by County Judge C. W. Smith after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. His Nebraska driving privileges are suspended for six months. The crash occurred when Denzel Harris, driving south on Routes 19 and 30 east of Sidney, struck the rear of Jesse King, 56, of Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Coleman
C. W. Smith
Nebraska
Denzel Harris
Sidney
Jesse King
Nebraska Press Association General Excellence Winners Named
The Sidney Telegraph Oakland Independent Hemingford Ledger and Holbrook Observer won first in their classes at the Nebraska Press Association banquet in Omaha. Judges praised The Sidney Telegraph as so far ahead it should compete with small dailies next year. First place plaques were presented. rules ban repeat winners the next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Telegraph
Oakland Independent
Hemingford Ledger
The
Holbrook Observer
Nebraska Press Association
Omaha
Nebraska
Jack Lowe
J. C. Bush
Bob
Shirley Bogue
A. E
Arnold Kuhn
Ralph
Jennie Cox
Arapahoe Public Mirror
NPA
Ed Apking
Ord
Telegraph
State Newspaper Award Winners by Class and First Place
State award list shows winners by circulation class with first and second places and honorable mentions. Notable names include Sidney Telegraph and Oakland Independent, with editors and publishers listed, judged by three South Dakota newspaper publishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
J. Fred Thompson
Sidney Telegraph
Crete News
Lloyd Reeves
Geneva
Nebraska Signal
Tyler Edgecombe
Kimball Western
Nebraska Observer
Art Henrickson
Old Quiz
E. C. Leggett
Oakland Independent
Cambridge Clarion
Don Harpst
Ashland Gazette
Arthur Riedesel
Tecumseh Chieftain
M. A. Stull
Stanton Register
Ken McCormick
Hemingford Ledger
Indianola News
Dodge Criterion
E. E. Kauffeld
Laurel Advocate
Duane Kunzman
Coleridge Blade
Vance D. Viergutz
Holbrook Observer
Harrison Sun
George Clarke
Wolbach Messenger
C. E. Thompson
South Dakota
No Penalties Scheduled On Business Tax
County Assessor Roy Gish estimated ninety eight percent of Cheyenne County residents filed their individual tax returns by last week’s end. With April 20 on a Sunday, today was allowed to cover late filers, and no penalties on business returns are anticipated if filed promptly. Only flagrant violations may incur penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Gish
Cheyenne County
Gish
Kelly Named State Collectors President
Joseph E. Kelley manager of Cheyenne County Credit Bureau was elected president of the Nebraska Collectors Association at the annual state meeting in Grand Island. A. P. Wilson of Columbus became vice president, R. L. Brooks of Broken Bow secretary treasurer, and Lou Sylvester of Omaha national director. Fort Sidney Motor Hotel will host the 1959 conference, with twenty two agencies represented by nearly forty attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph E. Kelley
Cheyenne County Credit Bureau
Nebraska Collectors Association
Grand Island
A. P. Wilson
Columbus
R. L. Brooks
Broken Bow
Lou Sylvester
Omaha
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Jet Rams UAL Plane False Claim On Fatal Las Vegas Crash
Early reports said a Sidney girl from Sidney Michigan served as stewardess on a United Air Lines crash at Las Vegas with 47 deaths. Those claims were disproved this afternoon as the deceased included three crew members from Denver and forty two passengers. One Nebraskan, Mrs Nellie O'Brien of Mullen, was aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
United Air Lines
Las Vegas
Denver
Mich
Nellie O’brien
Mullen
Country Club Drives Membership Emphasis in Sidney
Sidney Country Club urges new members as board members appeal to the Chamber of Commerce for support. President Hollis Peratt and board member Dr. L S O’Holloran cite the club as a community meeting place and asset in attracting business. memberships are open with no waiting list. Catering is run by Mr and Mrs Claude Reynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Country Club
Country Club Board
Chamber of Commerce Board
Hollis Peratt
Country Club
L. S. O’holloran
Dave Young
KSID
C of C
Peratt
Claude Reynolds
All Farmers Invited to Sidney Chamber Meeting
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce invites every farmer in Cheyenne County to a farmer-businessman meeting tomorrow evening. A new plan will see farmers toured to The Sidney Beef Co. and The Sidney Livestock Pavilion with a lunch at the pavilion. Bob Rauner chairs the agricultural committee and plans call for all to meet at six at the beef plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Cheyenne County
Chamber of Commerce
Neal Atkins
C of C
Sidney
Sidney Beef Co
Sidney Livestock Pavilion
Civic Club
Bob Rauner
Gurley
C of C Agricultural Committee
Apathy Clouds Route 30 C of C Dues Vote
Sidney Chamber of Commerce weighs renewing $256 annual dues to the Highway 30 Association as few Route 30 businesses, benefiting from tourist traffic, attend meetings or join. Board signals likely no renewal unless sentiment shifts by next meeting. Neal Atkins questions value if key operators stay inactive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Sidney
Chamber of Commerce
Merit O.K
J. B Baker
C of C Transportation Committee
Route 30
Neal Atkins
C of C
Civic Club
Oil wildcat activity shifts in Cheyenne and Logan counties
Two wildcat wells in Cheyenne County were abandoned over the weekend leaving Baumgartner No. 1 Brockman as the only active wildcat. New drilling spots announced include Miller-Spearow Unit No. 1 in the Spearow Field and several other wildcat locations in Kimball Banner Morrill and Logan counties, with multiple firms listed and positions described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wildcat
Cheyenne County
Chandler-Simpson
Sioux Ordnance Depot
Raymond Oil Co
Herboldsheimer
Ohio
Chandler and Simpson
Denver
Don M. Rounds
Sanford Drilling Co
Baird
Sidney Gas
Nebraska
British - American Oil Prod. Co
Willson
Banner County
McDaniel Field Petroleum, Inc
Gieseking
Kimball County
Pan American Petroleum Corp
Gracie
Gehrke
Sunburst Petroleum Co
Jensen
Downer
the Coronado Co., Ltd
Ayres
Wildcat. Petroleum, Inc
Podoll
Sage Oil Co
Lakes
Mintken Field
Eddie Fisher
Pinkerton
Torgeson Field
T. O. Lilystrand
Stark-Carter
Morrill County
Csw
Stark Field
Logan County
Colo
British-American Oil Producing Co
Giacomini
Sterling
Colorado
Peetz
Ward
A. A. Smith
Monroe
Center
Ginther
Warren
Carl Lutzman
Atwood East Field
300 Seniors To Career Meeting in Lincoln
Over 300 Nebraska high school seniors will converge on the College of Agriculture in Lincoln on April 24 for a career conference titled Science in Agriculture. Invited are top one-fourth graduates. noon luncheon, Ag Builders program on student life. college chorus entertainment. Dr B. S. Schweigert of the American Meat Institute will speak on Your Future in Agricultural Science. fifteen demonstrations by faculty and researchers. Sidney student Jim Irwan registered to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Sidney Telegraph
Nebraska
College of Agriculture
Lincoln Chamber of Commerce
Ag Builders
Agricultural College
B. S. Schweigert
American Meat Institute
Jim [Rwan
Sidney
1958 Wheat Show Comes to Sidney Nebraska
Sidney will host the 1958 Nebraska Wheat Show on Oct 23 25 this year attracting several hundred farmers and their families from across the state. Show officials notified the Chamber of Commerce after Sidney bid successfully. program details to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Chamber of Commerce
Winds Whip West Gusts To Continue
Gusty winds swept the Great Plains with dust clouds and cooler feel across regions. In Sidney crowds enjoyed outdoor activities despite gusts, while central Wyoming logged winds near 80 mph. The meteorologist forecasts continued wind and partly cloudy conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Plains
Sidney
Wyoming
Postmasters Annual Meet Set April 24-26
Nebraska branch of the National League of Postmasters will hold its 48th annual convention April 24 26 in the Yancey Hotel Grand Island. Marvin Sexton president of Nickerson will preside at the sessions. Eu gene Griffing of Danbury Texas and John W Berkebile of Wichita Kansas are featured speakers. Election of officers and bids for the 1959 convention will be held Sidney expected to bid Don Gillham Sidney postmaster attends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
National League of Postmasters
Yancey
Grand Island
Marvin Sexton
Nickerson
Eugene Griffing
National Executive Committee
Danbury
Tex
John W. Berkebile
Wichita
Kaw
Sidney
Don Gillham
Firemen To Sponsor Song Pageant In June
Sidney Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a Christian song pageant on June 23 at 8 p.m. in the city auditorium. Former Ozark Jubilee and Grand Old Opera members and Gospel Singers with Ed Sullivan Show appearances headline the program. A ticket drive is underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Extension Of 1 Well Field Is Successful
Ohio Oil Co. reports a 3 000 foot oil recovery in a drill stem test at Lane No. 2 in Morrill County. The extension of the Lane Field may prompt more drilling, with J sand production and potential gains for nearby leases near Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Oil Co
Lane No. 2
Morrill County
R. E. McMillen
Ohio
McMillen
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Wia
Bridgeport
Feeders Day on Thursday at North Platte Station
Plans are set for the 29th annual Spring Feeders Day at the North Platte Experiment Station on Thursday April 24. The morning program features cattle inspection at 10 30 a.m. and a noon luncheon followed by talks by researchers and farmers. James C Adams will open the afternoon session at 1 p.m. with Current Swine Research. Calvin Jones will discuss Warble Control in Cattle. Using Stil bestrol with Growing Dairy Heifers will be reviewed by Myron G Rumory. Bud Nelson will review My Farm Management Program. Johnny Matsushima will highlight Additives in the Cattle Rations. The program ends with Arecas of Research by M L Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Platte
North Platte Experiment Station
James C. Adams
North Platte Station
Calvin Jones
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Lincoln
Myron G. Rumory
Bud Nelson
Curtis
Nebr
Johnny Matsushima
University of Nebraska
M. L. Baker
College of Agriculture At
Damage suit filed for flood damages against Hawkeye Insurance
William E Gehrig filed a District Court suit against Hawkeye Insurance seeking $1,259 plus interest and costs for flood damage sustained on July 20, 1957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E Gehrig
Hawkeye Insurance Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Osborn
Treinen
Kelly
C of C Board
Morrill County Oil Recovery Reported
Postmasters
Firemen
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