Panhandle Wheat Harvest Seen Far Above Initial Estimates
Western Nebraska reports suggest Panhandle winter wheat yields far exceed early estimates with many farms recording 40 to 60 bushels per acre. Farmers, elevators, and observers peg total value well above $40 million as hail damaged areas varied. Northwest Nebraska counties report historical yields of 40 bushels plus, with some fields spared by storms.
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Nebraska
Panhandle
Telegraph
Cheyenne County
Northwest
Dawes
Box
Butte
Sheridan
South Dakota
Insurance Center Door Prize Winners
Door prize winners at the Insurance Center and Kokjer's Used Car Headquarters opening were announced by hosts Dick Smith and Tom Kokjer. First prize a barbecue pit went to Mrs Don Larson. Second prizes of desk sets went to L. E. Wamsley Jack Lowe Mrs Harold Spiker Harry Sparks Mrs Julia Mueller and Mrs Frank G. Baker. They urged visitors to stop in to inspect the new location.
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Insurance Center
Kokjer
Dick Smith
Tom Kokjer
Don Larson
L. E. Wamsley
Jack Lowe
Harold Spiker
Harry Sparks
Julia Mueller
Frank G. Baker
Smith
Landmark training and honors for Company K guards at Camp Ripley
Special report from Camp Ripley Minnesota covers the 34th Nebraska Iowa division maneuvers. Highlights include Company K guard personnel excelling in weapons firing and map reading with several men earning battalion awards. Governor Anderson attended the governors review parade and praised the unit alongside Gen Warren C. Wood while Monica Rodriguez rested with the flu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Buterrbaugh
Ripley
M.nn
Coln Ripley
34Th
Nebraska Iowa C Yssion
Sidney
Weamons
Anderson
Monica Rodriguez
Mike Hartzler
Nelo Dunquez
Boxer Archie Wins in 147-Pound Class at Camp Ripley
In the 147-pound division Archie won a split decision over Bill Anderson of Sioux City Iowa securing the honor. General Williams presented the trophy as Warrant Officer Donald Mueller scored a win with a twenty seven inch pike. Nebraska National Guard units left Camp Ripley for home stations ending annual training. Maj Gen Guy Henninger announced a new TV series Inside Football to air mid September in Omaha Lincoln Hastings. Sidney men departed Ripley Saturday for arrival Sunday afternoon and Monday morning. Company K again had a strong year at Camp Ripley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Anderson
Sioux City
Iowa
Archie
Willams
Donald Mueller
Guy Henninger
Nebraska National Guard
Camp Ripley
Henninger
National Guard
Bud Wilkinson
University of Oklahoma
Omaha
Lincoln
Hastings
Holdreg
Sidney
Ripley
Cheyenne County Fair Closes With Record Attendance
The Cheyenne County Fair in Sidney ends with new attendance records on Friday and Saturday. Hundreds entered items from pot holders to dresses, with Rosiland Campbell winning Grand Champion and Charlotte Ohi Reserve Champion.
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Cheyenne County
Sidney
Rosiland Campbell
F J Campbell
Dalton Reserve
Charlotte Ohi
Teddy Ohi
Sioux Ordnance Depot
Liz Ihrig
E . Ihrig
Lodgepole
Carolynn Einemann
Wallace Hernbloom
Carol Waite
Dalton
Back-to-School Event With Circus and Movie in Sidney
Sidney retailers stage a three day back to school sale August 21 to 23 featuring free circus acts on August 21 near the courthouse, plus a free movie at the Fox Theatre on August 23. Henrietta the 3½ ton elephant and other acts are advertised.
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Sidney
Hollis Peratt
Lth Ave
The
Telegraph
Fox Theatre
Peratt
Henrietta
Cookie
Famous Hollywood
Son Of Sidney Couple Drowns In Colorado Lake
George M Louderbach of Denver, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Louderbach of Sidney, drowned Saturday afternoon at Granby Lake Colorado while on a fishing trip. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 pm from First Methodist Church with Rev R L Townsend officiating. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include his wife Virginia Mae and three children Monte George Steven Rae and Cyntha Lee, all at home. A more complete obituary will be carried in a later issue of The Telegraph.
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George M_ Louderbach
Denver
Harry Louderbach
Sidney
Granby Lake
Colo
First Methodist Church
R. L Townsend
Greenwood Cemetery
Gehrig and Son
Home
Virginia Mae
Monte George
Steven Rae
Cyntha Lee
The
Telegraph
St Pats Fund Drive Begins Strongly
Curtis Crum fund director said the St Pat's building campaign started well with workers busy Sunday afternoon. A report meeting is set for 8 tonight to reveal early results after computations, with further meetings planned Wednesday and Thursday nights.
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Curtis Crum
St. Pat's
Crum
Cruma
Local Sidney Wakes To Overcast Sky And Warm Temperatures
Sidney residents woke to overcast skies and cool breeze after two days of 90s. A trace of rain measured about .23 inches, with a warm 64 degree low last night. Forecast calls for generally fair weather with isolated thunder showers tonight and Tuesday, highs near 90s and night lows around 60 to 65, little change for five days with brief locally heavy rain possible.
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Sidney
Dr Roche Patient in Denver Hospital
Dr R E Roche former Sidney physician and civic leader is a patient at St. Anthony's Hospital in Denver. He is reported to be recovering satisfactorily and expects to return home soon to 1174 Brentwood Lakewood Colorado.
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Dr. Roche
Denver Hospital
R_ E Roche
Sidney
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Denver
Cycle Rider Hurt In Highway Upset
William Chambers of Sidney suffered severe injuries when his motorcycle left Highway 30 and toppled into a ditch at 7 45 am Saturday. He has eight broken ribs a paralyzed right arm and extensive bruising while in Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital. The cause remains undetermined and the bike was valued at $25.
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William Chambers
Sidney
Kermit Brumbaugh
Brumhaugh
Boy Trapped Under Tables Is Rescued by Fire Squad
Two year old Robbie became wedged under several card tables in a Sidney home after locking himself inside a closet. Rescue workers Francis Stone George Ott and Max Childers cut through the door and freed him unhurt. The boy greeted his rescuers with a simple hello once freed.
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W J Robinson
Robbie
Sidney
Francis Stone
George Ott
Max Childers
Suit Seeks Balance Due on Cheyenne County Real Estate
Roy H. Quincy Jr as administrator of Cora B. Carter's estate and heirs sues Jack A Peters and Florence Ina Roach in Cheyenne County District Court seeking $9,600 balance on a real estate sale. The contract stated $17,600 total, $8,000 paid, with the remaining amount past due and payable. The petition asks the court to compel payment of the outstanding debt.
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Cheyenne County
Roy H. Quincy Jr
Cora B. Carter
Jack A Peters
Florence Ina Roach
Dalton Farmer Wins Suit To Regain Money
Federal Court in North Platte ordered reimbursement to elderly Dalton couple for about $38,000 invested in oil stocks and working interests. Judge Robert Van Pelt ruled full judgment for $30,000 stock purchase against General Resources Ltd, Royal Oil, Samuel C Pandolfo Jr and E L MacClain, with other defendants tied to remaining investment. Remaining funds labeled risk capital.
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North Platte
Dalton Farmer
Robert van Pelt
Karll Bules
Katherine Bules
Bules
General Resources, Ltd
Samuel C. Pandolfo Jr
L. Beeters
W. E Roberts
Clarice Castner
Eddie L. MacClain
the Sure Oil Co
Floyd A. Haskell
G. H. Bevelhymer
Royal Oil and Gas Co
van Pelt
General Resources
Royal Oil
Sam Pandolfo Jr
E. L. MacClain
Beverhymer, Haskill, Deters, Roberts and Castner
Royal Oil Co
Sure Oil Co
Clarence Castner
Kimball Area Produces Half Of Nebraska Oil
A University of Nebraska report confirms Kimball County as Nebraska's oil hub producing over 10 million barrels of last year's 19 million total. Wildcat drill success runs about one in five in Kimball, driving aggressive exploration and cementing the county as the state’s leading oil center with multiple field names and operator notes.
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Nebraska
University of Nebraska
Kimball
Kimball County
Gurley
Cheyenne County
Irrigated Crops Shine In Cheyenne County Yields
Farmers report excellent potential as irrigated crops in Cheyenne County show sturdy growth. Beans beets corn and potatoes appear strong with wide adoption of sprinkling and well irrigation. Noted producers include Olson Luehrs Van Aelstyn Schnell and others as photos document thriving fields around Sidney.
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Albin Olson
Cheyenne County
Olson
Sidney Draw
Benzels, Olsons
van Aelstyns
Luehrs
Schnells
Sidney Naw
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Insurance Center Door
Lawrence Saab
Warren C. Wood
Archie Hernandez
Jim Buterbaugh
Gaylan Mason
Dix
Fred Peters
Gerald Robbins
Jack Thurow
Trognit
Safeway Store
West Illinois St
Trognitz
Florence Trognitz
Colorado Lake
St. Pats
Kimball Area
Shell Oil Co
Herboldsheimer
Llama Field
Pan American Petroleum Corp
Johnson
Banner County
Lewis Field
Durland Trust
Wildcat
Braden Oil *Co
Johnson No
Chandler & Simpson
Rodman
Simpson
Bedrock Oil & Gas Co
Waite
Torgeson
Triton Oil Co
Bradco & W. J Owen
Eckert
Morrill County
British - American Oil Prod. Co
McGuire
Davis Oil Co
Bostrom
Wildcat. Petroleum, Inc
Cashier
Wildcat Petroleum, Inc
McMurray
Pure Oil Co
Stevens
Fink Field
Everston
Cromie
John
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