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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1961
Page
1
Ohio Oil Co reports its No. 1 Nielsen well in the Emerald Field near Potter shows raised production and potential for a commercial find. A J sand core and DST were planned as Joe operations shift toward Gurley wildcats and other nearby prospects.
In a Tuesday hearing District Judge John H. Kins sentenced Herbert Stephens to one year in the Nebraska State Penitentiary after pleading guilty to parole violation for forgery. Stephens was brought from Borger Texas last weekend by Deputy Sheriff Gene Morris.
The Board of Educational Lands and Funds will offer 82 tracts totaling 49 660 acres on September 1 at the Nebraska state capitol in Lincoln. Tracts span Arthur to Sheridan counties, extending from the north central border to the Panhandle and toward the Kansas line.
ALLIANCE Nebraska division of the International Parks Highway Association convenes a noon August 23 luncheon at the Drake Hotel led by IPHA president Ray David from Williston North Dakota. Delegations expected from Sidney Dalton Gurley Bridgeport Chadron and Alliance as US 385 highway routes renewed traffic boosts Nebraska towns along the corridor.
Annual cleanup at the Fairgrounds carried out Tuesday night by the Sidney Volunteer Fire Department and the Union Pacific Junior Oldtimers Club. Harvey Vizina organized the effort as Frances Stone and Richard Schiller used hoses to wash the buildings while the junior Oldtimers swept with brooms.
The Sidney Volunteer Firemen answered a call at 1 30 pm Tuesday to extinguish a weed fire between 18th and 19th on Grant Street along the Union Pacific right of way. No damage was reported.
University of Nebraska extension plant pathologist Dr John L Weihing warns farmers to destroy volunteer wheat to prevent mosaic and crown and root rot. He notes mites carry the virus and buildup occurs in fall, urging destruction before fall wheat emerges and advising planting near area recommendations to avoid losses.
Jurors returned a guilty verdict Tuesday in the Richard Reiss case. The judge has not yet sentenced him as defense requests a new trial. The Richard Sharp trial began with the defense and prosecution presenting witnesses, including Officer Del Shipley who described the May 28 viaduct crash with exhibits and photos.
The Pastime Club features Jack Arnold and the Flames in a distinctive rock n roll show. The Flames known for radio TV appearances tour the U S Canada and Puerto Rico with hits such as Jail House Rock Mean Woman Blues Roll Over Beethoven and Whole Lotta Shaking. They cap a long line of dance band talent at The Pastime.
J E Bewley a 64 year old Gurley farmer died Wednesday evening at a Bridgeport hospital after a period of poor health. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 pm at Gurley Methodist Church with Rev Homer Hix officiating and burial in Bridgeport Oregon Trail Memorial Cemetery. Born October 16 1896 in Gurley he spent his life there and never married. Survivors include one brother Orville of Northport and five sisters Esther Cook Wiley Colorado Blanche Norris La Junta Colorado Beryl Rose Los Animos California Velma Mikkelson Bridgeport and Alice Brown Long Beach California.
A total of 265 in small coins was stolen during the night from the 7 Up Bottling Company. Deputy Sheriff Kermit Brum baugh reported 230 in nickels 35 in pennies and 10 in dimes taken from money bags in a filing cabinet. Entry appeared unobtrusive suggesting an insider familiarity with the surroundings.
A Dalton area committee of farmers and businessmen votes to survey regional assets and needs to balance on farm and off farm industry. Led by Charles Ham, the group plans to involve county agents and meet Oct 20 at Lisco for early results.
Don Fricke of Hastings and Jim Huge of Holdrege visited Sidney as part of a Panhandle tour to recruit members for the Touchdown Club. The statewide group funds NU athletics and offers scholarships to worthy athletes.
The Lodgepole High School band will perform before the grand stand on the final day of the Cheyenne County Fair on August 27. Douglas Miller, director, says the concert starts at 5 30 pm. Rehearsals are scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7 to 9 pm in the school band room. Uniforms will be issued at the Monday rehearsal.
The annual threshing bee at Lenard Woxnick farm near Bridgeport on US 385 Sunday Aug 20 will feature antique farm machinery and cars. New attractions include a Case steamer pre 1920 and a Rumley Oil Pull thresher. Cecil Rodgers will display a replica of the old Deadwood State. Last year attendance exceeded one thousand. organizers expect a larger crowd. Activities begin at 1:30.
Cheyenne County Soil Conservation staff continue terrace layouts for area farmers. Roger Plantz notes two miles on the F P Curtiss farm eight miles east of Dalton and ten miles west on the George Winkelman farm. Plans include five miles of terrace enlargement and three miles of new terrace work on Winkelman. Seven miles of new terracing for Ted Huff on the WA Johnson farm. A cement lining was added to a ditch serving a corn field on Harvey Misegadts farm south of Sunol.
Downtown Sidney stores open tonight until nine. Friday night openings replace Saturday hours. Thirty two establishments announce the new schedule for future Fridays.
The American National Bank drive in branch at 12th and Jackson invites the public to an open house until nine tonight. Coffee and doughnuts are served and favors are given away as visitors inspect the new building during the opening event.
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