Nebraskans urged to back wheat program says Kreader
Mannie Kreader executive secretary of the Nebraska Wheat Growers Assn urged stronger public support and a united press to boost Nebraska wheat. He complained some papers oppose or ignore the program and outlined three major needs including better public understanding, a more open press, and greater congressional backing to expand exports. He noted plans to increase Washington personnel to press for solutions to the wheat surplus.
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Kreader
Mannie Kreader
Nebraska Wheat Growers Assn
Sidney Telegraph
Mr. Kreader
Nebraska
Telegraph
Wheat Growers Association
Nebraska Wheat
Washington, D. C
National Wheat Growers Assn
Open Meetings Set For ASC County Elections August 17
ASC to hold August 17 meetings urging farmers to attend and nominate and elect representatives to the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation program. Don Rapp notes this year’s shift from mailed ballots to in person meetings at 8 pm in 14 communities with a county wide committee to follow.
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ASC
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Don Rapp
Rapp
Ohio Oil to Drill Offset Well Near Potter Cheyenne Co
Ohio Oil Co plans to start an offset oil well about a mile southeast of Potter in Cheyenne County by week’s end. The No 1 Nielsen Alfred Nielsen well in CSW NW Sec 9 14 52 is the target, to be drilled by an unnamed contractor. A wildcat near Sidney, the No 1 Walker, was plugged and abandoned Tuesday, leaving Ohio’s venture as the sole exploratory effort nearby.
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Ohio Oil Co
Potter
Cheyenne County
Ohio
Emerald
Nielsen
Alfred Nielsen
CSW
Sidney
Wandering Boys Rescued From Traffic On Illinois Street
Two young boys found in the middle of traffic on Illinois street were rescued by a passerby and taken to Sidney Police station. The Good Samaritan, identified as Myron Peter by police, did not leave her name after delivering the children to their Sioux Vika homes.
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Sidney
Illinois Street
Myron Peter
Inn
Sioux
Vika Theor
Early Day Family Member Dies in Los Angeles
Mrs James Cunningham 79 a former Sidney resident and daughter of pioneer Jones family died in a Los Angeles hospital after strokes. Born December 1881 in Illinois she moved to Sidney as a child. her father B A Jones headed the First National Bank. A Nebraska graduate and Chi Omega member she married William Jordan in 1908 and lived in Portland about 15 years before returning to Sidney. After Jordan’s death she worked with Chi Omega in Lincoln and as a Colorado Women’s College traveling representative. She later served 15 years as matron at Good Samaritan Hospital Los Angeles and later married James Cunningham formerly of Cheyenne. She was an Episcopal Church member. services planned in Los Angeles.
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James Cunningham
Sidney
Los Angeles
Lacy Josephine Jones
Illinois
B A Jones
First National Bank
University of Nebraska
Chi Omega
William Jordan
Portland
Ore
Mr. Jordan
Chi Omega House
Lincoln
Colorado Women’s College
Good Samartan Hospital
James Cunnimgham
Cheyenne
Cunningham
Episcopal Church
PEFQ
Valley irrigation expands as new and old farms convert
In Cheyenne County near Sidney irrigated crops spread across beets corn sorghum and alfalfa on land first irrigated 25 years ago and newly watered acres. Farmers like Alex Benzel Albin Olson Elberne Luehrs and Roland Biggs describe increased yields via lined ditches concrete liners sprinkler systems and new wells boosting beet crops alfalfa and silage production amid windstorm losses and replanting efforts.
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Alex Benzel
Albin Olson
Elberne Luehrs
Sidney
Roland C. Biggs
Benzel
John
Julia O'Connell
Olson
Luehrs
Cheyenne County
Roland C Biggs
Biggs
Astromouse Costs High School $750 Over Pet Incident
A high school science class attempted miniature rocket launches with a pet astromouse. A mouse bit a student who died days later. Dr J W Edwards reported the incident costing the school 750 for rabies tests, with the species listed as astromouse on the report.
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J. W. Edwards
Edwards
61 Premium List in Paper Friday
The complete premium list for the 1961 Cheyenne County Fair will be printed in The Sidney Telegraph on Friday. Entry day is Wednesday, Aug 23. Only 2,000 lists were printed and mailed. 4,500 more will be mailed to extend coverage. The Telegraph prints as a public service and does not charge the fair board.
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Cheyenne County Fair
Sidney Telegraph
Telegraph
Atlas Missile Arrives in Kimball for Public Display
The Atlas missile destined for the Kimball Missile Base arrives Monday morning in Kimball. It will be shown at nine o clock, christened City of Kimball by Mayor James Bourret, and then moved to the missile site for a launch that is hoped never to occur.
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Kimball
Kimball Missile Base
James Bourret
Kimball Atlas Missile Base
Fort Warren
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Kimball’s
SAC
Forgery Suspect May Be In Plattsburgh N Y
Sheriff W W Schulz said a forgery suspect wanted here may be in custody in Plattsburgh New York for a similar crime. Robert Lewis Marlock, accused of forging checks as R D Mills, is also sought by California authorities. A letter was sent to Plattsburgh police for confirmation on Matlock.
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W W. Schulz
Plattsburgh
N. Y
Robert Lewis Marlock
R. D. Mills
California
Schulz
Matlock
Sidney Retail Gains Highlight Nebraska Business June
Good news in Nebraska Business shows Sidney outpacing state averages with a 5 percent June rise reversing months of decline. Construction revival boosts building material and hardware sales while city indexes show broad gains across banking, utilities, and commerce with varied results in other cities.
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Sidney
Nebraska Business
University of Nebraska
Bureau of Business Research
Monthly Bulletin
McCook
Lincoln
Grand Island
Nortols
Columbus
Fremont
Nebraska City
Omaha
Kearney
Falls City
Scottsblatt
Chadron
York
Broken Bow
North Platte
Allumee
Tloldree
Pairbury
Ada May Allen 71 Dies. Rites Friday in Sidney
Ada May Allen 71 longtime Sidney resident died Tuesday at Miller Memorial Hospital in Chappell. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 pm from The Foursquare Church Sidney with Rev Wilbur Bennett officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery Gehrig and Son in charge. She was born May 2 1890 in Sidney to William A Allery and Lena Piper Allery. Survived by son Charlie Thompson and four daughters Frances Harvey Nellie Thompson Ruthea Pierce Dorothy Abbott. two sisters Irene Bowersack and Mary Coleman. one brother Charles Allery. Preceded in death by parents and a sister and brother.
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Foursquare Church
Sidney
Wilbur Bennett
Greenwood Cemetry
Gehrig and Son Funeral Home
Mrs Allen
William A. and
Lena Piper Allery
James Joseph Thompson
Frank R. Allen
Mr Allen
Charlie Thompson
Frances Harvey
Nellie Thompson
Beatrice
Ruthea Pierce
Portand
Ore
Dorothy Abbott
Arzona
Irene Bowersack
Long Beach
Mary Coleman
Boise
Idaho
Charles Allery
Bridgeport
Minor Damage In Two Car Collision At City Intersection
Police say minor damage resulted from a two car crash at 12 01 pm Tuesday at the intersection of 17th and Ash. Larry R Gilstrup 1995 Plymouth traveling west on Ash was struck on the left rear by Deborah A Houser 1950 Buick. Damages listed as 45 dollars for the Gilstrup car and 43 dollars for the Houser vehicle.
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17Th
Ash Sidney
Richard Boyer
Larry R
Gilstrup
Debaah
Houser
VEW Seeks Strong Member Turnout and Fund Drive
Porter McGuver Post 610 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars focuses on a membership drive led by Commander Neal Craig. Bill Smith and Art Ostermeer head teams in a contest with a Bean Feed duty for the loser, dues by November 1 qualify for a Lake Okoboji trip, and a roof repair for the VFW building is set to start within ten days.
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Porter McGuver
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Neal Craig
VFW
Bill Smith
Art Ostermeer
Lake Okoboji
Iowa
Nebraska
Art Ostermeier
C C Collings
Complaint Filed Against Willard Le vanders in Brush Colorado
Cheyenne County Attorney Frank Balderson filed a complaint against Willard Joe Le vand er of Brush accusing him of writing an insufficient funds check for 7482 dollars to the First National Bank of Brush and passing it at Sidnes Implement Co.
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Cheyenne County
Frank Balderson
Willard Joe Levander
Brush
Colo
First National Bank of Brush
Sidnes Implement Co
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Trognitz
Cizek
Don Benish
Davison
District 61
Raymond Weed
Union Valley
Dalton Legion Hall
Norman Rushman
Gurley
Gurley High
Harold Ahischwede
Eagle
District 69
Archie Greenwood
Lodgepole
Lodgepole Legion Hall
Harry Lee
Colton
Suno
Potter Area
L.A
By Sarah Alden
State Health Department
Fair Board
Ada May Allen
Miller Memorial Hospital
Chappell
VEW
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