Three Added To SOD Staff
Three new members of the army staff at SOD arrived to take posts. They are 1st Lt. Raymond Magnuson post surgeon Capt. Norman J. King adjutant and Capt. Robert S. Nelsen assistant ammunition supply officer. Magnuson reported after a five week orientation at the Medical Field Service School Ft. Sam Houston Texas. He is a Minnesota native and University of Minnesota Medical School graduate who interned at St Lukes Hospital in Duluth. He served with Dr Kenneth Bruns at Sioux pon prior to his medical practice in Cambridge Minnesota. He entered the active reserve in April 1953 and was called to duty in the Medical Corps in May 1953. lt2s late wife died of polio last year leaving a daughter Toni Rae now 22 months old. Capt King, a Cleveland Ohio native, entered service as a private at Camp Perry Okla after basic training he attended CCS at Grinnell College and was commissioned in January 1953. He served at Manila in the Philippines and Ft Leavenworth until separation in Feb 1946. Recalled in May 1951 he served mainly in Korea and Japan before joining SOD. his wife accompanied him. Capt Nelsen is a Peetz Colorado native who enlisted in July 1942 at Ft Warren and was commissioned after OCS at Ft Knox. He served in Europe before returning to the States in October 1945. He was relieved from active duty in June 1946 but recalled in August 1946. After duty in Alaska he was released in June 1948. He re-enlisted as a Master Sergeant and later became a Warrant Officer. He served again in Europe before returning in May of this year. His wife and their two sons accompany him.
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Kenneth Bruns
Sioux Pon
Cambridge
Minn
Toni Rae
King
Cleveland
Camp Perry
Oklo
Grinnel College
Grinnel
CCS
Headquarters
Kansas
South Pacific
Manila
Philippines
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Kans
Korea
Japan
Sod
Nelsen
Peetz
Colo
VFW Post Schedules Tuesday Night Meeting Change
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 616 holds its monthly meeting today at 8 p m in the post home. This is the first Tuesday night since changing from Wednesday last month, with regular meetings moved to the second Tuesday each month.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 616
Beef Cattle May Break Records At County Fair
Last year's record participation in the purebred beef cattle competition at the Cheyenne County Fair may be exceeded this year. Tom Allington, superintendent of the beef cattle division, notes that many raisers from a wide area plan to enter. Approx 250 in premium money and several trophies will be awarded by sponsors including Farmer Co-op Grain Company Sidney Western Drug Sidney National Bank Janda Tobin Drug and the Nebraska Panhandle Hereford Association. Open to Herefords Angus and Shorthorns.
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Cheyenne County Fair
Tom Allington
Beef Cattle Division
Farmer Co-op Grain Company
Sidney
Western Drug
Sidney National Bank
Janda-Tobin Drug
Nebraska Panhandle Hereford Association
4-H Festival Skits Deadline at County Office
All 4-H clubs planning skits for the Fun Festival must list entries at the county extension office by August 15. Skits submitted after that date may be accepted but notification by August 15 helps finalize the program. The festival occurs Wednesday night August 19 at Sidney High School Auditorium in conjunction with the 4-H Public Speaking contest. Sponsored by Stickney's of Sidney.
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Sidney High School
Stickney’s of
Sidney
Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreation Area
The Cape Hatteras coast in North Carolina will become the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreation Area as part of a National Park Service development project. Spanning about 80 miles of undeveloped shoreline, it preserves rugged scenery and abundant wildlife along the Outer Banks.
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Washington
America
Atlantic Seaboard
North Carolina
Chain of Islands
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
National Park Service
Chesapeake Bay
Cape Hatteras
New National Park
Dynamite Stump Blow Threatens San Pedro Home
In San Pedro California Robert Shuman tried to remove a front lawn stump by burying dynamite. The blast sent adobe soil flying knocking down a TV aerial punching a six inch roof hole and denting a parked car. Police asked the city attorney to file a complaint for illegal use of explosives, while the stump remained stubbornly rooted in the lawn.
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San Pedro
Cal
Robert Shuman
Sherman
Shuman
Buying Lettuce Heads for Freshness and Quality
When purchasing lettuce, select firm heads with tight outer leaves that are fresh and dark green. Look for compact, evenly colored leaves and avoid wilting or discolored spots for best shelf life and flavor.
GOP Central Group To Meet Wednesday
Republican leaders in Cheyenne County urge Stalwarts to attend a special Wednesday night meeting in the district courtroom. Republican chairman Mahr says the session at 7:30 will reorganize county committees and elect new officers after resignations and removals. A special committee will be appointed to act on recommendations for political and semi political offices.
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sCheyenne
Mahr
Ee Mi
Proper Handling for Dry Battery Cells in Vehicles
The guidance states dry cells carried loose in a car glove compartment or toolbox may not be shorted if fingernail polish coats the positive poles. Simply peel off the polish before the cells are used.
Kitchen Maids 4 H Club Meeting Notes
The Kitchen Maids 4 H Club met at Rita Johnsons home on Aug 3. The president called the meeting to order, minutes were read and approved, and discussion covered the song contest and the County Fair. Rita Johnson demonstrated peanut butter cookies, and cookies and mixing bowls were judged. Refreshments were served by Mrs Johnson.
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Rita Johnson
Rita ‘Johnson
Cat Found Stowed Under Car Fan Belt
Syracuse report states James E. Knapp freed a matted fur ball from under the fan belt of his automobile after it coughed and sputtered. The cat appeared none the worse for wear following the rescue.
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Syracuse
James E. Knapps
Scriven Resigns as Morrill County Agent. Now Seed Firm Manager
Francis Scriven, formerly Morrill County Agent in Bridgeport, has resigned and is now manager of a Seed and Feed firm there. He joined the Bridgeport extension service in 1946 as assistant agent, continuing in the post until his departure.
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Francis ‘Scriven
Yuho
Morrill County
Bridgeport
Mr. Scriven
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Owen W. Winkler
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Meh
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Council On Foods and Nutrition of the
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JOE A. Gibson, Inc
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