Two New Drilling Locations Announced in Ohio Oil Fields
Ohio Oil Co announced Lieber No 1 north of the Sioux Ordnance Depot and Mather No 4 in the Bextamen Field north of Sidney. Lieber No 1 sits in Section 2 15 50, 330 feet from the north and 990 feet from the east, opening Lieber Field if successful. Mather 4 lies 1650 feet from the west and 2310 from the north, in the 12 14 50 area. Oil flow tests at Elsasser A 10 near Sidney produced 160 barrels in 16 hours from 4686 feet. Additional testing and drilling activity at Rippe B 2, Bancroft No 1, Birdwell, Scherer wells, and Scheerer No 1 continued in the Reimers area and nearby fields as crews pursue Morrison formation prospects and other targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Oil Company
Lieber
Sioux ‘Ordnance Depot
C. A. Mather
Bextamen
Ohio
Dorman
Sidney
Huntsman
Brown and
Brown
Ohio Oil Co
Scheeler
Dakota
Jack Wise
Wildcat
Charles E. Miller
Potter
Morrison
Mr. Sea
SOD Awarded Sidney Engineering Co Contract
The Corps of Army Engineers awarded an engineering and architectural contract for design and site planning at Sioux Ordnance Depot in Sidney to Ogallala Engineering Company and Frank J. McNett. The project will be handled jointly, with a staff of 15 to 20 and offices in Ogallala Grand Island and Sidney. Estimated cost could reach several million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corps of Army Engineers
Sioux Ordinance Depot
Sidney
Ogallaia Engineering Company
E. J. Mecke
Ogallala Engineering Company
Mecke
Frank J. McNett
Grand Island
McNett
Meeker
Ogallala
Sidney Engineering ‘Company
Meeke
Heavy Loss Is Reported On Accidents
Two heavy damage crashes occurred on Tuesday near Sidney and Potter as Deputy Sheriff Arnold Braasch investigated. Traffic on Highway 30 by Potter involved a rear collision between an Inter national K-11 semi driven by Clarence W. Pender of Aurora Colorado and a 1940 Dodge sedan driven by Joseph Lehre of Omaha. The Dodge rear ended the slow semi on wet pavement. the semi sustained no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Arnold Braasch
Sidney
Potter
Clarence W. Pender
Simpson Construction Company
Aurora
Colo
Joseph Lehre
Omaha
Lehre
Building Boom Continues in Sidney with Permits Soar
Sidney’s building permits total $1,716,000 this week, per City Clerk Gordon Tobin, about $30,000 below the November 6, 1950 level. Tobin expects valuations to top two million within a month amid major housing plans, led by N. C. Livoni’s 14-home project in Country Club Heights. Rumors of Sidney becoming a critical housing area are unconfirmed and not officially acknowledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Gordon Tobin
Tobin
N. C. Livoni
Country Club Heights
Postoffice Will Convert To Gas
The heating system at Sidney's postoffice will be converted to gas. Bids on the work are being accepted by Postmaster J. W. Martinosky. Details may be obtained at the postmaster's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
J. W. Martinosky
Potter School Consolidation Fails in Cheyenne County Vote
The plan to merge nine districts failed after rural areas and Potter village votes. Rural districts totaled 63 yes to 76 no, Potter rural 18 yes 9 no, Potter district 139 yes 2 no. Overall the two classifications rejected the consolidation, leaving districts unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Potter
Brownson
Chambers
Pleasant View
Potter Rural
Trognitz
Potter District
Hereford Tour Attracts Attendees Across Panhandle
The South Panhandle Hereford Tour drew about 200 visitors for lunch at American Legion Park in Sidney as the 27 stop journey began. Participants visited Sidney, Scottsbluff, Grandview Ranch, and farms of Tellford M. Ewing and George M. Heinz, enjoying enthusiastic reception and quality drives amid a kind of old home week atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Park
Sidney
Nebraska Panhandle Hereford Association
Grandview Ranch
Scottsbluff
Tellford M. Ewing
Gering
George M. Heinz
Henry
Train Car Crash Causes Light Damages At Crossing
At 1 35 Wednesday morning the C B and Q crossing on 10th street saw a collision between a car driven by Alan J Wernhardt of Sterling and a stationary engine No 2932. Engineer C J Krause reported the driver failed to see the engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
10Th Street C. B. & Q
Sidney
C. J. Krause
Alan J. Wernhardt
Sterling
Seed Wheat Shortage May Be Critical in Nebraska
University of Nebraska plant pathologists warn that a severe outbreak of bacterial blight and scab in eastern Nebraska has left many 1951 wheat seeds questionable for fall planting. They advise using certified seed if possible, testing ungerminated or uncertified seed for germination, cleaning to remove diseased kernels, and treating seed with approved materials to prevent rot and disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Nebraska Plant Pathologists
Nebraska
University Agronomists
St Pat s Open September 4 1951 52 School Year
The 1951 52 school year at St Patrick s Academy opens September 4 with an 8 o clock Mass for the Holy Spirit. Registration precedes opening with high school on August 29 grade school on August 30 and resident students on September 3. The staff includes Msgr Anton Link superintendent Sr M Patricia principal Father Bernard McQuillan and a long list of sisters and teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s Academy
Anton Link
Sr. M. Patricia
Bernard McQuillan
John Dykal
M. Angela
M. Austin
M. Corinne
M. Doloretta
M. Vincentia
M. Agnese
M. Frederick
M. Lawrence
M. Daniel
M. Canisius
M. Annunciate
M. Frieda
M. Tarcissus
M. Ursulita
M. Hyacinth
M. Romauld
Labor Shortage Hits Sidney Area As 200 Jobs Cited
Labor need is desperate in the Sidney region with more than 200 positions open. Nebraska State Employment Service Manager Francis Hiner says local supply is nil and many workers must migrate from other areas, with 150 urgent openings at the Sioux Ordnance Depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Francis Hiner
Nebraska
Eugene Wolf Burial Set Here Today
Funeral services are held today in Sidney for Eugene Jack Wolf a former resident killed when his car rolled off U S Highway 86 near Gering. The 2 p m rites at the Methodist Church were conducted by Rev Benj F Schwartz with interment at Greenwood Cemetery. Wolf died in the accident with passenger Harry Stonebraker injured. He served in the navy in World War II and is survived by his widow two children parents two sisters and a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Eugene
Jack) Wolf
U. S. Highway
Gering
Methodist
Benj. F. Schwartz
Greenwood Cemetery
Craig Mortuary
Elmer Christensen
Ed Prochaska
Walter Williams
Ogallala
Harry Henningsen
Edmund Calne
Scottsbluff
Mire Wolf
Ara
F. H. Wolf
Roy Greenlee
Harry Stonebraker
Highway Safety Patrol
Dorothy Dimick
Bruce Correll
Los Angeles
Harold Bond
Clifford Wolf
Sheriff Warns Western Nebraska of Check Artists
Cheyenne County Sheriff W. W. Schulz warns law officers and businessmen across Cheyenne County and western Nebraska to beware of experienced con artists moving from Colorado towns like Los Animas. The schemes involve writing checks for balances on purchases and fleeing with merchandise, with checks in the 45 to 60 dollar range. The public plea urges caution, as locating the culprit after he departs is often very difficult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
W. W. Schulz
Los Animas
Colorado
Sidney
Aise
Old Settlers Picnic Set for Labor Day in Lodgepole
Cheyenne County prepares for the 27th annual Old Settlers Picnic on Labor Day Monday September 3 at Lodgepole. Co chairs Willard Vance and Ralph Carleton with A J Lindley as secretary treasurer. Final planning meeting tonight aims to confirm parade afternoon program a park ball game and an evening dance. Carnival company negotiations continue with hopes of securing a signed contract ahead of the celebration other years draw large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Lodgepole
Willard Vance
Ralph Carleton
A. J.“Lindley
Animal Old Settlers
Sidney Youths to Methodist Youth Convocation at Purdue
Anne Henke Charles Bagby and Bill Welch of Sidney will be among 5000 delegates at the fifth quadrennial National Convocation of Methodist Youth to be held at Purdue University Lafayette Indiana August 27 31. High school and college students come from 48 states Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico and Cuba for church youth fellowships and movement chapters. The theme Christian Living in Our Time features platform talks and 24 workshops on fellowship youth problems vocations social action and world affairs with Jameson Jones 22 year old president directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Henke
Charles Bagby
Bill Welch
Sidney
Methodist
Purdue University
LaFayette
Indiana
Alaska
Hawaii
Prto Rico
Cuba
Jameson Jones
Methodist Youth
Queen Selected for Dalton 24th Fall Festival Dance
A Queen and two attendants will be chosen by popular vote at a Dalton Legion Hall dance on September 17. The Beta Theta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sponsors the queen contest with nominees from local firms. Entry Day is Monday, with a parade, baseball game and dance Tuesday, and carnival attractions planned for both days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Dalton Legion Hall
Beta Theta Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Dalton Business Firms
Dorothy Ernest
Dalton Cooperative Society
Willa Mae Jivons
State ‘Bank
Joan Thompson
Graff
Dr Schwartz to Speak On KRVN Broadcast
Dr Benj F Schwartz of Sidney Methodist Church will be the featured guest on the Midwest Rural Pulpit heard over KRVN Lexington Neb on September 23. The 30 minute service includes opening and closing prayers Scripture reading and sermon by Dr Schwartz. The service will be transcribed on a tape recorder for air presentation sponsored by the Nebraska Council of Churches and Christian Education featuring ministers from across Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benj. F. Schwartz
Sidney Methodist Church
Midwest Rural Pulpit
KRVN
Lexington
Nebr
Sidney
Schwartz
Nebraska Council’ of Churches and Christian Education
Nebraska
Speed Up City Hotel Incorporation Effort in Sidney
At a Tuesday city auditorium meeting the Sidney community hotel incorporation papers were urged to be signed by stockholders. Lowry Lindell led the sales organization warning the permanent board of directors cannot be elected without signatures and key project decisions await.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Community
City Auditorium
Lowry Lindell
General Sales
Cheyenne County
Sidney
Platte Valley Finance Co
Maddox Motor Co
Chamber of Commerce
Prebles 'Grocery
C. A. Story Agency
Hoover Hardware
Eee
The
10Th Ave
$100 Loss Reported In Potter Robbery
One hundred dollars in cash and merchandise were taken from Deans Hardware in Potter during the night Tuesday. The theft was discovered Wednesday morning when the store opened. Entry was made through a restroom window. The culprits punched the safe but did not need to, as it was already open. Sheriff W. W. Schulz said there is no announcement about the thief or thieves' identity.
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Potter Well
Morrison Land
SOD
Sidney Engineering Co
Kenneth McMillen
Cheyenne County Fair
Kenne
Art McMillen
Sidey
Daisy D
American National Bank
Farmers Coppen Company
Kenneth
Dryland Toughies
Tom Allington
Sunol
Cheyenne
Tink Hereford
Hereford
Eugene Wolf
Sidney Man
Ronald McMillen
Hades -Iga
South Panhandle
Rudy’s
Vern Shoopman
Rudy's
Huge Munderloh and Moen
Thompson
C. L. Walters
Royal Advance Seth
Mr. Walters
West
Old Settlers
Dr. Schwartz
Ralph Panabaker
Cheverine County
L. K
Red
Nelson
Farmers Union Gas & Oil Coop
Lodgevole
Panabaker
Cheverine
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