One Man Band George Runquist to Star at Cheyenne County Rodeo
George Runquist known as The One Man Band will headline the Cheyenne County Rodeo in Sidney next Sunday and Monday. Based in Savannah Missouri he has toured extensively entertaining rodeos traveling about fifty thousand miles yearly. He will perform trumpet and organ simultaneously, drum for effects, play guitar and sing while promoting his rodeo record Rodeo Cowboy from PIC-HIT Records.
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George Runquist
Cheyenne County
Sidney
Runquist
Savannah
Missouri
Pic-Hit Records
Practical guidance on orange zest and frosting sugar
A medium orange yields 1 to 2 tablespoons grated rind and about one third cup juice. For frosting calling for a pound of confectioners sugar, use 4 to 12 cups sifted.
Rodeo Symbolizes Wild Frontier Spirit and Cowboys
A nostalgic look at rodeos as historic gatherings that date from post Civil War drives. Texas cowmen drove longhorns north and west, forming rough contests in towns like Cheyenne Pecos Prescott and Sidney. Rodeos kept alive frontier tradition, awarding prize money from a hat and uniting riders across 600 communities today.
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Plains
Courthouse
Chey
Enne
Pecos
Main Street
Prescot
West
Sidney
Fort Sidney
Cheyenne
Frontier
Cattle Capitol
Steer Wrestling Demands Perfect Coordination and Skill
A detailed look at steer wrestling technique and teamwork reveals how riders coordinate with their horses to throw a steer onto its side. The process hinges on precise horn hold, elbow position, and a left-hand turn while the horse veers, followed by timing with the barrier and hazer. Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Posse will lead the parade with Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club riders and three 4-H light horse clubs joining the event.
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Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Posse
Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club
Parade Promises Colorful Fort Sidney Day Display
The Fort Sidney Days parade will move 10th Avenue from Toledo to Jackson at 5 p.m. Monday. Expected sights include two high school bands, floats from several civic groups, multiple Queens, and a final U S Navy float. Only three merchants have entered for this year’s merchants’ section.
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Fort Sidney
10Th Avenue
Toledo
Jackson
Ken McMillen
Wheatbelt
Farmers Co-Op
Sidney Builders Supply
Chamber of Commerce
Old Settlers
Lodgepole
Dalton
McMillen
Sidney High
Lodgepole High
A. A. Fenske
Sioux Army Depot
U. S. Navy
Gene Nelson tops 4-H livestock judging at Cheyenne Co Fair
Gene Nelson of Dalton led the pre-Fair 4-H livestock judging event at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds with 230 of 250 points. Kay Glassburn of Lodgepole finished second, with a field of Sidney Potter and Lodgepole youths earning multiple purple, blue, red and white ribbons across beef swine and sheep judging.
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Gene Nelson
Dalton
Cheyenne County Fairgrounds
Kay Glassburn
Lodgepole
Russell Nielsen
Potter
Bill Lenzen
Sidney
Rollie Rexroth
Jim Walsh
Duane Anderson
Jerel Walters
Harvey Miles Jr
Bruce Luehrs
Sandy House
Steve Waleters
Steve Gillespie
Bruce Brauer
Joe Henke
Marilyn Dykman
David Walters
Nancy Runge
Brian Anderson
Kathy Mathewson
Mary Ann Nelson
Susan Lenzen
Neil Miles
Susan Olsen
Nancy Mathewson
Shar
On Houser
Judy Mathewson
Kathy Woten
Scott Rufenacht
Kent Brauer
Harvey Miles, Jr
Jerel Waters
Greg Rufenacht
Dan Kastens
Dan Spearow
Sandy Houser
Steve Walters
Jim Gillespie
Forrest Anderson
Vern Nelson
Susan Nielsen
Vance Duncan
Gary Kurz
Randy Mathewson
Susan Houser
Larry Glassburn
Jerry Deaver
David Lenzen
David Johnson
Tom Gass
Jeri Mathewson
Ray Woten
Jim Quinn
Rich Christensen
Jay Gell
Keith Rexroth
Donald Nielsen
Harvey Miles
Rick Christensen
Rusell Nielsen
Bill
Zens Blue
Jim Mathewson
Shawn Houser
Steve
Bachelors Taxpayers Association Complains on Taxes
The Bachelors Taxpayers Association in Raipur argues that higher income taxes for single persons conflict with government family planning spending. The association says singles are penalized while resources support families.
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Raipur
India
Bachelors Taxpayers Association
Ag Report Says Range Condition Best In West
Lincoln The State Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics reports Nebraska range condition at 79 percent as of August 1, ten points below last year and two points under last month. Scattered July showers aided Southwest and Panhandle range feed, while the northern border remained dry. Winter outlook is weaker, especially in North Central and Northern Panhandle. Cattle condition stands at 85 percent, one point under last month and three points below last year, with July heat stressing stock and reports of pinkeye in some herds.
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Lincoln
Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics
Nebraska
Panhandle
North Central
Northern Panhandle
Tax Miracle In Pistolesa Brings Double Local Tax
Residents of Pistolesa Biella in northern Italy unanimously agree to pay double the required family income tax to fund the town. Mayor Alberto Botto says the municipality is financially strained and at risk of losing to a larger neighboring community. The town's tax previously yielded 300,000 lire per year.
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Biella
Italy
Pistolesa
Alberto Botto
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Jack Whekins
Ron Barker
Telegraph
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Abilene
Adeline
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FT. Sidney
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Telegraph Printing Company
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