Domestic Parity Plan Debated at Wheat Meet in McCook
Nebraska wheat growers pressed a domestic parity price supports plan at the McCook convention of the Nebraska Wheat Growers Association. They reelected C. H. Kreader as president and retained J. Fred Thompson as executive secretary to promote the plan to lawmakers and the public.
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Nebraska
Nebraska Wheat Growers Association
McCook
C. H. Kreader
Dalton
Carl Bruns
Chappell
J. Fred Thompson
Sidney
Kansas
Lincoln
Omaha
Herbert Hughes
Imperial
Commodity Credit Corporation Advisory Board
Thompson
Tight Area Labor Market Reported In Four-County Region
Nebraska State Employment Service notes December with 184 active job seekers up from 133 last month and 75 a year earlier. Claimants and benefits data accompany a cautious view as demand dips from October but mirrors 1954 levels. sales and domestic service remain in short supply and many job orders are for short-time work.
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Sidney
Nebraska
Local Christmas Seal Campaign Progress Report
Chairman Mrs Elizabeth Schwasnick reports the campaign has raised 525 dollars to date with a goal still distant. The National Tuberculosis Association funds nationwide TB research and local use keeps six percent of each dollar, while the Sidney Business and Professional Women's Club sponsors the local seal sale.
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Elizabeth Schwasnick
Olson and Agnew Won’t Seek Reelect to Sidney School Board
Two long time Sidney School Board members Albin Olson and Kenneth Agnew announced they will not run for reelection next spring. Olson has served 26 years and Agnew 22. Their departure opens seats on the school board and city council as elections approach in April.
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Sidney School Board
Albin Olson
Kenneth S. Agnew
Olson
Agnew
J. Fred Thompson
Jack H. Lowe
Two In City Crashes Cause $700 Damage in Sidney
Two Sidney crashes within minutes caused more than 700 in damage, though no injuries were reported. At 12 07 p m on King Street and 15th Avenue James Kaus 23 and Ken McMillen 17, both of Sidney, collided causing about 600 in damage. A second incident at 12 10 p m when Alta Loch slid into Harry Hofer’s car left over 100 in damage on icy pavement after Hofer stopped for a sign.
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Sidney
Polité
Sol Willis
King St
15Th Ave
James Kaus
Ken McMillen
Kaus
McMillen Auto
Alta Loch
Harry Hofer
Willis
Hofer
Heaton Law Firm Plans Office Relocation
P. J. Heaton Sr. and his son announced a move of Heaton & Heaton to the building on Tenth Ave across from the courthouse. The site, formerly Hutchinson Heating Plumbing, is being remodeled for the firm. Heaton has run a print office at 846 Tenth Ave for 24 of 25 years in Cheyenne County.
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of Heaton & Heaton
P. J. Heaton, Sr
Tenth Ave
Hutchinson Heating & Plumbing
Heaton
Cheyenne County
North Central Gas to Expand with Abandoned Line Acquisition
North Central Gas Co announced a half million dollar expansion including the acquisition of an abandoned 12 and 16 inch line from Northport west to Mitchell. Plans call for a new six inch main from Scottsbluff to Gering and a three inch line to serve east Gering with work starting in December to boost valley fuel supply. Kansas Nebraska also built a line from Deuel County to Alliance, crossing North Central near Northport.
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Northport
Mitchell
North Central Gas Co
North Central
Scottsbluff
Gering
Lewellen
Wyoming
Cheyenne-Devel
Kansas- Nebraska
Deuel County
Alliance
Crockett Seeks Habeas Hearing Over Nebraska Sentence
Inmate Alicious Crockett, serving life for the Louise Thomas shooting near Sidney, Nebraska, asks a habeas corpus review. Lancaster County Judge Paul White ordered Crockett to appear for a Jan 10 hearing to challenge his second degree murder conviction and alleged trial rights violations.
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Crockett
Nebraska State Penitentiary
Louise Thomas
Sidney
I. J. Nisley
Cheyenne County District Court
Nisley
Joseph Bovey
Lancaster County District Court
Lancaster
Paul White
Watchfulness Attitude Toward Chadron Deep Test Gains Steam
Oil industry observers in western Nebraska urge caution on the Soester No. 1 deep test near Chadron as results unfold. Spokesmen stress waiting for production and adequate pumping time, while noting potential significance if Pennsylvanian zone yields large pools. Nearby wells report mixed results with dry holes and partial oil shows amid a broader field update.
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Chadron
Potter Drilling Co
Dawes County
Nebraska
Potter
Pennsylvania
Potter Firm
Rotary Governor Evans to visit Sidney Club Next Monday
Rotary District Governor Ivan Evans will make an official visit to the Sidney club next Monday. He will meet with committee heads to receive reports on the club’s activities as part of his duties.
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Rotary
Ivan Evans
Sidney Club
King’s Daughters Fund Nears $500 With $487 Collected
The King’s Daughters fund reached $487 by noon this week, up from $413 last Wednesday, aiding charity at Christmas but callers urge more gifts. Noted contributions include $5 from Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham and $25 from Overland Cafe, with other donors listed.
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King’s Daughters Fund
Owever
W. E. Cunningham
Lodgepole Valley Nurses Club
Overland Cafe
Ina Patrowsky
Lowell Davis
Presbyterian Good Neighbors
Anonymous
Knights of Columbus
Snyder Rites Held In Potter Nebraska
Funeral services for William R. Snyder 81 were held in Potter this afternoon with Rev. O. D. Hoagland officiating. Heart failure caused his death at Memorial Hospital. Surviving are his wife Estella Leap Snyder, six children, two sisters, and several in laws and grandchildren. Craig Mortuary directed arrangements.
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Potter
William R. Snyder
Memorial Hospital
Snyder
Potter Methodist Church
O. D. Hoagland
Potter Cemetery
Mr. Snyder
Butler County
Neb
Lorenzo
Catherine Snyder
Cheyenne County
My Snyder
Meadow Grove
Iowa
Gurley
Estella Leap
Lucille Zichichi
Summit
N. J
Sarah Rhine
Nokomis
Lottie Jean Logey
Flanders
Dorothy Mintken
Corvallis
Ore
Wilma Thomas
Sidney and William
Lottie Chittenden
Madison
Caddie Osborn
Lakeview
Craig Mortuary
Jury Hears Case Over Trailer Sale Dispute
Cheyenne County District Court hears Bill Burns versus Commonwealth Trailer Sales. Burns seeks 2800 dollars alleging he did not authorize Paul Hixson to sell the trailer after granting power of attorney in 1953. Hixson claimed title via a separate bill of sale. Jury members listed.
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Cheyenne County District Court
Bill Burns
Commonwealth
Burns
Paul Hixson
Hixson
Caleb Payne
Harry Lee
Carl Larson
Lowell Larsen
Lumir Marek
Elmer Hilpert
Joy Fastenau
Loring White
Leslie Kerr
Lee Kennon
Clyde Empson
Ed Runge
Big Time Nebraska U Football Backing Draws Praise
Dr. Clifford Hardin the University of Nebraska chancellor gave full backing to a big time football program for the Cornhuskers at the Sidney Rotary Club Athletic Banquet. He outlined a schedule of major opponents through 1960 and praised athletic director Bill Orwig. Lon Friede of Sidney was named outstanding gridder and eligible for a $100 college scholarship.
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Sidney
Nebraska University
Clifford Hardin
Olson
Agnew
Sidney High School
Lon Friede
KSID
Friede
Rotary Club
Tom Jones
Sidney High
John Friede
C. M. Hardin
University of Nebraska
O. J. Weymouth
Art Bauer
Virgil Winn
Cornhuskers
Sidney Rotary Club
Hardin
Nebraska
Ohio State
Indiana
Army
Minnesota
Pittsburgh
Purdue
Syracuse
Texas
University
Board of Regents
Pete Elliott
Oklahoma
Dr. Hardin
Pete
Clossing
Béailey
Rounds
Bentley
George Rounds
Bill Ackerman
Bill Glassford
Cornhusker
Nebraska Athletics
Glassford
Jon McWilliamms
John
Kimball
Chappell
Dalton
Lodgepole
Dix
St. Pat's
Judgment Decrees Awarded In Two Cases This Week
District Judge I J Nisley awarded Coopchik Forrest Inc 1168.95 against Jack Fine and B C Steel Co of Scottsbluff 1142.29 against Abe Lieberman. Court records show two divorces dismissed: Bud Fister et al vs Anne Fister and Nellie Kohler vs Fred Kohler.
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I. J. Nisley
Coopchik-Forrest, Inc
Jack Fine
B&c Steel Co
Scottsbluff
Abe Lieberman
Faulty Glass To Be Changed At Hospital
Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital will replace faulty window glass soon as the contractor finishes remaining incomplete construction items. A federal final inspection is expected after the new year to release remaining aid funds. State health auditors will conduct a preliminary survey next week. Administrator Frank Harris reported occupancy is fairly heavy with 42 patients and 12 babies as of Thursday.
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Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital
State Health Department
Frank Harris
Stars of Tomorrow Winners Shine at Sidney Show
A ten year old tap dancer Dar lene Takahashi from Sioux Ordnance Depot won the Grand Championship at the Stars of Tomorrow show. Prizes included $75 for the top award with $50 for runner ups and $35 to under twelve standout Ernestine Childers. Judges from out-of-town praised the performances as 135 finalists entertained at the Junior High School Auditorium with Don Newberg as show chairman.
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Sioux Ordnance Depot
Darlene Takahashi
Stars of Tomorrow
Sidney Kiwenis Club
Sha
Jerry Wolf
Sidney
Gayl Oliver
Gurley
Ape
Ernestine Childers
Lorenzo
Renee Hoyt
Don Newberg
Chet J. Haehl
Scottsbluff College
Harry McNees
Kimball High School
W. J. Erickson
Sterling High School
Ish Schmidt
Gering
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Wickard
Ernest Wickard
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Yale Enterprise
Band Shell
M. R. Sigler
Hughes
Kreader
NSES
Sioux
East Ward School
Heaton Law Firm
NC Gas Company
Crockett, Life Terrer
Denver-Julesburg
Chadron Arch
Harrisburg
Ohio Oil
Franzen
Petroleum, Inc
Ohio
Maxey Drilling Co
Folkerts
Wildcat
Cortez Drilling
Smith No
Ittner
Spearow
Sparks B
Dorman
Kimball County
Hollywood
Capital
Jennifer Jones
Jack Warner
Mr. Roberts
Natalie Wood
James Dean
Tab Hunter
Peggy Lee
King’s Daughters
Prey
Nebraska U
Bud Fister
Anne Fister
Nellie Kohler
Fred Kohler
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