The Golden Square Oil Field Near Sidney Heats Up
A 640 acre tract three miles west of Sidney, nicknamed The Golden Square, nears its fourteenth well as Ohio Oil Co. drills Haupt No. 2. The lease spans 640 acres, with three fourths farmed to Chicago Corp. and Republic Natural Gas, across a narrow eighty acre strip at section 27-14-50. Industry chatter cites potential value of up to fourteen million dollars for operators if large royalty revenues materialize, though experts warning the figure is optimistic amid water drive production risks. Neighbors including N. W. Ladegard and the Doran Farms Inc. area also watch closely as more wells come in.
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Sidney
Golden Square
Ohio Oil Co
Haupt No. 2
Julesburg
Ohio
Chicago Corp
Republic Natural Gas
Haupt Drilling Ventures
Lodgepole Valley
Doran Farms Inc
Haupt No. 1
N. W. Ladegard
Martin W. Dimery
William Rezac
Lena Overholt
Clarence Dorman
Dorman
Doran Farms
Doran Corporation
Is Ceiling Lifted in Sidney Rent Control Area
Official notice reports Mrs. Christiansen no longer in charge of Sidney rent control office and Washington has not clarified whether controls continue after Sept 30. Lawrence Marrin cites conflicting Washington messages as region weighs whether to lift the ceiling amid housing needs and a new Valley View project. The depot and county officials fear easing controls could worsen employment and housing shortages in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Christiansen
Sidney
Dwight Griswold
Telegraph
Defense Department
Christiansen
Washington
Marrin
Valley View Addition
Rent Control Board
SOD
Dalton Bank Reorganizes Board in 1950s
The Dalton State Bank restructured its board last Saturday with Leo Van Dittie of Denver replacing Ray Buchanan. Van Dittie, who bought a substantial stock block, was elected president but will not run daily operations. Lyle Rabe and Lawrence Marrin will continue as exec VP and cashier. New board members are Van Dittie, Rabe, Marrin, Dr J B Pankau and Ralph Scherer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton State Bank
Leo van Dittie
Denver
Ray Buchanan
Van _. Dittie
Lyle Rabe
Lawrence Marrin
van Dittie
Rabe
Marrin
J. B. Pankau
Ralph Scherer
Central Bank and Trust Co
Check Writer Suspect Held in Sterling Colorado
An alleged no account check writer, E. D. Hoagland, is jailed in Sterling, Colorado, on local charges after being sought since February 1951 for a $150 no account check in Potter. He is linked to similar crimes in multiple states, including a $1,600 no account check in Logan County, New Mexico, and an alleged resell of goods in Ault, Colorado. Sheriff W. W. Schulz plans a hearing hold and possible transfer to Logan County for disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Sterling
Colo
W. W. Schulz
E. D. Hoagland
Potter
Hoagland
Raton
New Mexico
Logan County
Ernie Brown
Schulz
Ault
Sidney Cab Service Sold to Clarks Renamed B and B Cab Co
Sidney's only taxi service changes ownership to Betty and Bill Clark, long-time local residents and former Sioux Ordnance Depot workers. The firm becomes B and B Cab Company with three new cars on 24 hour service, a new phone number 4545, and fares unchanged.
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Sidney’s
B & B Cab Company
Betty
Bill Clark
Clark’s
Sidney
Sioux Ordnance Depot
Sidney Cab Company
Clarks
Volunteers Aid In Final Fair Plans Cheyenne County Fair
Volunteers assist in final planning for Cheyenne County Fair events August 13 and 24. Meetings involve 4-H and extension leaders with Ivan Liljegren seeking extra help. Plans include song contest foods homemaking judging and a Fun Festival on August 19 with awards and district competition eligibility rules.
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Cheyenne County Fair
Ivan Liljegren
Liljegren
Ivan Walker
Bill Harms
Raymond Lessman
Edson Madden
Ernest Anderson
Bert Walker
Clairbelle Koester
Junior Fair Board
Arnold Westerhoff
City Auditorium
Morrill County
Willa Morava
Earl Gell
Sidney
Ed Block
Lodgepole
County Music Committee
Frank Helms
Sidney High School
Stickney’s
Potter State Bank
Polio patient makes progress in Omaha center
Kenneth Mitchell, 27, of Potter, shows marked improvement since July at St. Joseph hospital polio center in Omaha. He traveled from Scottsbluff where he used an iron lung since last October. He arrived with a collapsed lung and spent 24 hours daily in the iron lung. Now he can spend at least 16 hours in a chest respirator or rocking bed daily. The rehabilitation center, opened July 1, is one of 10 opened in the United States July 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Mitchell
Potter
St. Joseph Hospital
Omaha
Scottsbluff
West Nebraska Methodist Hospital
Mitchell
United States
Rain Damaged Bridges Across Cheyenne County
Cheyenne County roads suffered about 10000 in damage after last week's heavy rains and floods. Four bridges were completely lost and at least 12 heavily washed, including sites on Colton road east of the Egging discovery oil well and near Haupts along the Creek. Replacements are underway with hope of restoring travel on main routes soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
John Ahli
Colton Road
Egging Discovery Oil
Sidney
Haupts
Ahlm
Hospital Site Is Safe From Flood Threat
The Cheyenne County Hospital board found the site flood proof after last week's flood on Lodgepole Creek. Although water neared the ground at the north end, no water reached the hospital grounds. Officials expect 2 to 3 feet more protection from filling and diking once construction starts, with bids possible by month end and first dirt turning ceremonies planned as progress is made before winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County Hospital
Lodgepole Creek
Ira Steward
Park Bridge
Park
Hospital Board
Osage Street
Osage
Phoenix Development Co
Valley View
Congress
Cheyenne County
Steward
Frank McNett
Fuure
Freakish Dust Storm Shocks Sidney Tuesday Afternoon
A brief, mild dust storm swept over Sidney late Tuesday afternoon from 4:59 to about 5:15 PM, with 45 mph winds and 50 mph gusts. Rain began at 5:15, leaving only a trace moisture by 5:28, as thunderhead activity lingered to the southeast and pilots reported a large dust cloud 25 to 30 miles wide. Weather stations noted no widespread severe storms beyond Akron Colo hail later in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
CAA
Akron
Colo
Western Business College to Open in Sidney Nebraska
A new Western Business College will open in Sidney Nebraska on August 31 1953 in the Doran Building 10154 Illinois Street Joel L Hull will be president and George J Marquette director The college will train Accountants Secretaries Bookkeepers Stenographers and office staff for wheat and oil industry areas and the Sioux Ordnance Depot A full athletic program including golf tennis volleyball basketball and swimming will be offered for men and women with a schedule against Jr Colleges Chadron State and others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Western Business College
School of Commerce
Doran
Illinois Street
Joel L. Hull
George J. Marquette
Hull
Ansurance
Marquette
North ‘ Platte
Government Sioux Ordnance
Western
Jr. Colleges
Chadron State
Box
Nebr
Former Sidneyite Shot After Truce
Pfc. Glen Bennett a former Sidney resident and Maddox Motor Company employee was wounded in Korea after the truce signing and before the truce took effect. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Bennett of Broadwater and was to be moved to a Tokyo hospital when possible. Details on his injuries were not provided. Bennett has served about a year and a half and arrived in Korea two months ago.
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Sidney
Korea
Pfc
Glen Bennett
Marines
Oscar Bennett
Broadwater
The
Maddox Motor Company
Bennetts
Tokyo
Bennett
Leo Shuman Named Bellevue High Science Teacher
Leo Shuman has accepted a science teaching post at Bellevue High School in Nebraska. He and his son Lowell will move August 22, with Mrs. Shuman joining later once housing is available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Shuman
Bellevue
Nebr
Lowell
Bu-Pro Gas Company Opens Remodelled Showroom Saturday
Bu-Pro Gas will hold an all day open house at 820 18th Avenue in Sidney to showcase a remodeled building and expanded line of appliances. Theo Larson marks the start of the tenth year in business as residents attend the display and registration for $600 in door prizes leading to a 5 p.m. drawing offering three prizes including a Whirlpool dryer and a Dearborn heater. Bu-Pro also announces four new merchandise lines: Servel refrigerators Magic Chef ranges Whirlpool washers and dryers and Dearborn heaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bu-Pro Gas Company
18Th Avenue
Bu-Pro Company
Sidney
Theo Larson
Dearborn
Bu-Pro
Magic Chef
County GOP Set To Hear Vital Issues
Cheyenne County Republican Central Committee plans a Wednesday meeting called by J. K. Mahr to discuss reorganization and appointment of a committee to act on recommendations for political and semi political offices. The 5:30 p m session in the district courtroom invites all Republicans to participate and help fill staff vacancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County Republican Central Committee
J. K. Mahr
GOP
Mahr
New Post Office Hours In Effect
Postmaster Don Shipman announces new operating hours effective next Monday August 10. Post office windows including the money order window will close at 5 PM Monday through Saturday, open at 8 AM. Large parcel post shipments should arrive by 4 45 PM. Dispatch of first class mail unchanged with two clerks on duty. The change aligns with economy measures from Postmaster General Arthur Summerfield and the Post Office Department to reduce the deficit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Shipman
Shipman
Posmaster
Arthur Summerfield
Post Office Department
Cossack Chorus To Perform Here Before Teachers
The Platoff Don Cossack Chorus and Dancers will appear October 28 opening the District I Teachers Convention through October 30. George Kolzow arranged the visit for Sidney Chamber of Commerce. About 1,000 teachers from the Western Nebraska district are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kolzow
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Nicholas Kostrukoff
Supt. O. J. Weymouth
Nepeach District
Atend
Wheat Quota Referendum Set Aug 14 in Cheyenne County
Cheyenne County wheat farmers will vote on the marketing quota referendum August 14. Polling places at Dalton, Gurley, Potter, Sidney, Lodgepole, and Lorenzo open 7 am to 8 pm with local referendum committees. A two thirds approval triggers 90 percent parity loans. rejection keeps quotas off and lowers 1954 wheat support to 50 percent parity. Acreage allotments apply regardless of vote. excess wheat may be stored or disposed of and subjected to a 45 percent marketing penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Bert
Wis Weigers
Davison
Union Valley
Town Hall
Dalton
Potter, Trognitz
Pleasant View
Potter Legion Hall
Gurley
Bunkerhill and
Eagle
Walcott
Lodgepole and Colton
Sundl School
Sidney, Huntsman and
Brownson
PMA
Sidney
Lorenzo
Chambers
Lorenzo School
Weigers
Wiegers
Secretary of Agriculture
Chappell Man Injured In Night Mountain Crash
John Dutton 28 of Chappell suffered brain injuries and a punctured lung after his pickup veered off a steep embankment during a heavy rainstorm near Newcastle Wyoming. He lay 20 feet from the wreck for an hour before help arrived and was later taken to Weston County Memorial Hospital in critical condition. His parents Vic and Mrs Dutton and sister Betty Hoover were at his bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dutton
Chappell
Weston County Memorial Hospital
Newcastle
Wyo
Dutton
Vic Dutton
Betty Hoover
Sidney
Revamped Plans Are Completed for Sidney Hotel
After Europe return of contractor Carl Christ Sr a meeting will review Ed Criz revised design for a 67 room two story hotel costing about 300000. The plan cuts costs by 100000, drops the elevator, keeps coffee shop bar dining room and lobby, and aims to start framing within about 30 days if all goes well.
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Europe
Carl Christ, Sr
Ed Criz
Grand Island
Hotel Association Board of Directors
Sidney
City eyes private build for state inspection office
The state seeks a private builder to erect a truck inspection building near Sidney on airport property. City Attorney L M Clinton says the city may lease ground but cannot build or lease a structure itself, requiring Civil Aeronautics Authority approval. The state offers a long term rental to attract investment and return. Interested parties should contact Louis Grage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
State Department of Agriculture
Nebras
Ka-On
Lorenzo
L. M. Clinton
Hee
Clinton
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Louis Grage
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Dalton Bank
Sidney Cab Service
New Business College
City
Cossack Chorus
Sidney Community
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