Lodgepole Farmer Named NFO Third District Vice-President
Frank Jones of Lodgepole was named vice-president of Nebraska’s Third Congressional District NFO at a North Platte weekend meeting. Edgar Schmidt of Adams County became district president, Mrs. Emil Schultz of Harlan County is secretary, and Lester Chrisman of Custer County is treasurer. Delegates from 43 counties attended the 350-strong gathering, with J. B. Dean of Gothenburg urging farmers to unite for fair returns and tax proposals targeting nonfarming corporate gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jones
Lodgepole
Cheyenne County
NFO
Nebraska
North Platte
Edgar Schmidt
Adams County
Emil Schultz
Harlan County
Lester Chrisman
Custer County
NFC
Norman Steffens
Sidney
Donald Lewis
Dalton
Dever County
Boyd Weist
Lodge
Pole
Morrill County
Valley Dugger
Ralph Muhr
Bridgeport
Scotts Bluff County
Henry Speckt
Phil Hart
Lyman
Meisner
Dave Deanies
Mitchell
J. B. Dean
Gothenburg
Congress
Dean
Arnold Braasch dies at 65 former deputy sheriff dies
Arnold A. Braasch 65 longtime Cheyenne County farmer and former deputy sheriff died at his Sidney home Saturday night after a heart attack. He lived in the area since 1914 and served eleven years under Sheriff W. W. Schulz. Funeral at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Wednesday at 10 AM with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials suggested to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Born May 20, 1903 in Jansen Nebraska he married Leina Segelke in 1928. Survived by wife Leina son Larry Arnold four grandchildren a brother Henry B. Braasch Jr. of Broadwater two sisters Hattie Larson Sidney and Martha Segelke Peetz. His parents and a brother preceded him.
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Arnold A. Braasch
Cheyenne County
Sidney
Greenwood Cemetery
Gehrig and Son Funeral Home
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Jansen
Nebr
Braasch
Henry
Wilhelmina Braasch
Huntsman
Funeral Services For Mrs Swenson Wednesday At Two
Mrs W B Swenson 71 died Sunday in Cheyenne after a month of hospital treatment. A Sidney resident 45 years she was active in the United Methodist Church and charter member of local auxiliaries and lodges. Services Wednesday at two at United Methodist Church with Rev John Stayton. interment Greenwood Cemetery Gehrig and Son in charge. Memorials suggested to United Methodist Church of Sidney. Survivors include husband a daughter two brothers three sisters a grandson and a great grandson.
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W. B
See
Greenwood Cemetery
Gehrig and Son Funeral Home
United Methodist Church of
Sidney
Cleo Vivian Tobler
Arlington
Nebr
Albert Lee Tobler
Fulton
S.C
Lodgepole
Mr. Swenson
Alexander, S.D
H. C. Gally Fair
Cheyenne
Roy Tobler
Lawrence Tobler
Dix
Blanche Swenson
W. J. Willis
Irene White
Laramie
Telegraph Into Its 95th Year
The Sidney Telegraph marks its 95th year of continuous service since 1873 as the oldest active Sidney business. Co-publishers Mary Jane Gottschalk and Jack H. Lowe, editor, report the paper has expanded its reach to over 90 percent of homes in the trade area after a recent subscription drive adding about 350 new names.
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Sidney Telegraph
Sidney
The
Telegraph
Cheyenne County
Gottschalk
Rushville
Mary Jane Gottschalk
Jack H. Lowe
Mr. Lowe
John Gottschalk
Funeral Tuesday for Mrs Nelson in Sidney Neb
Elvira O Anderson Nelson 77 of rural Sidney died Saturday at Memorial Hospital after a two week stay. Services 2 pm Tuesday at First United Methodist Church officiated by Reverend John Stayton. Burial Greenwood Cemetery. Born April 20 1891 in Malmo Neb to Lars and Emma Anderson. Survived by daughter Pearl Nelson Sidney three brothers Ernest and Oscar Malmo and Edwin Wahoo. sisters Ella Edith Helen Torrington Wy. Memorial Heart Fund of First United Methodist Church established.
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Elvira O. Nelson
Sidney
Memorial Hospital
First United Methodist Church
John Stayton
Greenwood Cemetery
Elvira Anderson
Malmo
Neb
Lars
Emma Lust Anderson
Colon
C. Ed Nelson
Saunders County
Womens’ Society of Christian Service
Pearl Nelson
Edwin Anderson
Wahoo
Ernest
Oscar
Ella
Edith
Helen Anderson
Torrington
Wyo
Heart Fund
First United Methodist
1969 Diversion Terms Outlined For Wheat Producers
Wheat producers may participate in the 1969 program by planting within allotments and conserving the base acres plus 15 percent of the 1969 allotment to cover the difference between 1968 and 1969 allotments. No diversion payment for this minimum diversion, but eligibility for price support loans and certificates. Additional diversion possible up to the larger of 50 percent of the 1969 allotment or the 25 acre minus minimum diversion, payment at 50 percent of the county loan rate times expected yield.
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Ray Davis
ASC
Wheatbelt Men to Attend N REA Meeting in Lincoln
Wayne Bond president of Wheatbelt Public Power District and Charles Ham manager of Wheatbelt will attend the Nebraska Rural Electric Association semi annual meeting in Lincoln on Thursday. Bond chairs the NREA resolutions committee which will draft rural electrification resolutions for delegates to adopt as the association position. Robert Elsen of Sidney is a Wheatbelt director and member of the NREA study committee.
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Wayne Bond
Lodgepole
Wheatbelt Public Power District
Charles Ham
Wheatbelt
Nebraska Rural Electric Association
NREA
Lincoln
Bond
Robert Elsen
Sidney
Soldier Arrested Twice In A Week
A 21-year-old Sidney man, Dennis R. Cochran, was arrested twice in a week. Chief Roy Bauer said Cochran was detained Monday, Aug. 12 near 10th and Clinois on Army information at Fort Carson, charged with AWOL. He was returned to Fort Carson by military police, then reappeared in Sidney claiming clearance. Fort Carson later said he was not cleared and should be held if found in Sidney, leading to a second arrest Saturday, Aug. 17 at 11th and Dinois and transfer to authorities.
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Sidney
Roy Bauer
Bauer
Dennis R. Cochran
10Th
Clinois
Army
Fort Care
Son
Cole
Fort Carson
Cochran
11Th
Dinois
Panhandle forecast shows showers and mild temperatures
A weather update notes late afternoon thundershowers with fair, mild conditions through Tuesday. Highs 75 to 85, lows 45 to 55, rain chances around 10 percent each period. The five day outlook calls for normal temperatures in the 80s, overnight in the 50s, and periodic showers and thunderstorms throughout the period.
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Panhandle
Pre School Workshop This Week in Sidney District No 1
A three day pre school workshop for teachers and administrators in Sidney School District No 1 runs Wednesday through Friday with theme Teachers Role in Educational Legislation. Supt Pedersen welcomes on Thursday. Friday features Senators Gerdes and Carpenter and Sidney’s Robert L. Clark discussing state education law. Board dinner that evening. Sidney Educators Assn details follow.
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Sidney
Russell J. Pedersen
George Gerdes
Alliance
Terry Carpenter
Scottsbluff
Robert L. Clark
Sidney Educators’ Assn
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Jack Knicely
Board of Education
Knicely
Joanne Goodwin
James Edwards
Carl Christ, Jr
Gerald Matzke
James QC. Thompson
Dick Osterday
Wilbur Higuchi
Geraldine Talich
Henry Reitz
Glen Houtz
George Hinn
Elmer Hartmann
Mildred Tillotson
Mr. Pedersen
Caption Contest for Burro Photo At Sidney Chamber
The Sidney Telegraph reports an anonymous group calling themselves the reorganizers of The Huntsman State Bank is awarding a prize for the best caption of Ed Cole in a corral with burros. The deadline is August 24 and Cole questions whether the contest is tribute or vendetta.
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Sidney Telegraph
Chamber of Commerce
Ed Cole
Cole
Huntsman State Bank
Mr. Cole
Marijuana seizure nets $30,000 in Nebraska traffic stop
Trooper Richard Larsen stopped Steven E. Herbert, 21, of Tacoma Washington, on Highway 30 near Bushnell after speeds reached 85 mph. In Herbert’s car he found two duffle bags and a laundry bag packed with marijuana, valued at about $30,000. Four others from Seattle were held in Kimball County jail on drug possession charges.
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Richard Larsen
Nebraska State Patrol
Larsen
Steven E. Herbert
Tacoma
Wash
Bushnell
Herbert
Ington. Larsen
Bob Chakenbeard
Patrol
Scottsbluff
Arlington
Nebraska
Kimball County
Rick D. Wood
Seattle
Washington
Gary C. Copeland
Ellen M. Copeland
Crop Study Field Day At High Plains Station Targets Millet Sorghum
A field day at the High Plains Agricultural Laboratory on August 23 showcases millet and sorghum production. Dr. Norman Malm discusses sorghum and millet varieties, seeding timing, and the mini-mile concept. Dr. Easton presents sorghum physiology, Louis Daigger covers corn and wheat border work, and Charles Fenster reviews sorghum herbicide trials at the station near the former Sioux Army Depot.
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High Plains Agricultural Laboratory
Norman Malm
Malm
Panhandle
Easton
Louis Daigger
Charles Fenster
High Plains
Sioux Army
Huntsman
U.S. Route 385
New Man Joins Telegraph Ad Sales Staff
John Ward, a known Sidney retailer, begins today with The Sidney Telegraph advertising staff. He comes from Snyder's Clothing where he was manager and previously led Safe Way Stores for nearly three years. Ward is Elks Club chaplain and Lions third vice president, and he served on the 101 Stampede committee. He and his wife JoAnn have four daughters.
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John Ward
Sidney
Sidney Telegraph
Ward
Telegraph
Snyder’s Clothing
Safeway Stores
Sidney Elks Club
Sidney Lions
JoAnn
Drilling Set for Big Lease Area in Nebraska
Oil leasing has surged in Sioux Dawes and Box Butte counties. The Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission issued a permit for the No 1 August Miefert wildcat in Sioux County with William K. Davis as operator and B-W Drilling Co. contractor. Additional wildcat permits were issued in Banner Morrill and Weld counties as drilling expands.
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Nebraska
Sioux County
Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
Miefert Gese
William K. Davis
B-W Drilling Co
Sioux
Dawes
Box Butte
Panhandle Wildcat
Cheyenne County
Dalton
J. W. Vandeveer
Triangle J Oil Co
Toltek Drilling Co
Heidemann
Kimball County
Carlyle Oil
Stahla-powers
Kimball
Sidney
Red Willow County
Indianola
Commission
Panhandle
Falcon Petroleum Co
Braden-Gear Drilling Co
Nelson
Banner County
Kathol Petroleum Inc
Boyd
Morrill County
CNE
Bill Garber
Schroeder
Weld County
Colo
Nwsw
Okmar Oil Co
Harriett Harr Dead At 93 Rites Thursday
Harriett E Harr 93 of Glen dale California formerly of Dalton and Sidney died Saturday after illness. Funeral service will be Thursday August 22 at 10 a m in the Church of Sidney officiated by Reverend John E Stayton. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Survived by six daughters 16 grandchildren 44 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Craig Holechek funeral Home handling arrangements. memorial to First United Methodist Church.
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Dalton
Sidney
Harriett E. Harr
Glendale
Calif
First United Methodist Church of
John E. Stayton
Greenwood Cemetery
Harriett Hill
Osceola
Neb
William Henry Hill
Huldah Arabella Seaman Hill
Nebraska
Redington
John Frederick Harr
Harr
Special Sale At Sidney Livestock Pavilion Next Saturday
A special sale is listed at the Sidney Livestock Sales Pavilion for Aug 24 with 400 to 500 head of cattle. Entries will be accepted until sale time at 1:00 PM as cattle begin moving off the range, pavilion officials stated today.
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Sidney
Towed Semi In Mishap and Deer Strike on Highway 30
Nebraska State Patrol trooper reports two weekend incidents on Highway 30 nine to twelve miles west of Sidney. A wrecker pulling a semi tractor, driven by George Hatch, lost a towbar and rolled over. the semi was a total loss with minor wrecker damage. Later, Margaret Howell struck a deer on the same highway. no injuries to people, only damage to the car and death of the deer.
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Ron Gussman
Nebraska State Patrol
Sidney
George Hatch
Laramie
Wyo
William Wayt
Lander
Gussman
Margaret Howell
Massillon
Ohio
Highway 30
Cheyenne County Earns High Market Vitality Rating
A nationwide Survey of Buying Power highlights Cheyenne County for strong market vitality with a net income of 38.661 million last year, up from 37.201 million, and retail sales of 25.865 million. The county posts a 109 quality index, 9 percent above the national average, amid cautious spending.
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Cheyenne County
Vietnam
Sidney Furniture Close Out Is Set
The 19 year operation by Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Weller at Sidney Furniture Co. ends this week with a closing sale of all on hand merchandise at 925 Illinois St. The quitting business sale starts Wednesday and runs until stock sells. Store closed today and Tuesday for repricing, then open nine to nine during the sale. The Wellers have turned stock to a sales firm and plan to stay in Sidney. Discounts from 30 to 70 percent advertised in The Sidney Telegraph.
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Glenn Weller
Sidney Furniture Co
Illinois St
Stor
Wellers
Weller
Sidney
Mrs. Weller
Sidney Telegraph
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Third District
Family Farm Corporation
Sen. Metcalf
Montana
Secretary of Agriculture
Schmidt
Washington D. C
Glen Utley
Ft. Branch
Ind
Utley
Arnold Braasch
Mrs, Swenson
Harriett Harr
Harriette, Harr
Sidney Furniture
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