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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1961

Page

7

Grapplers Down Kimball 39-11 in sweeping win

Sidney High grapplers, led by Ed Rath, won nine of twelve weights to beat Kimball 39-11. Plantz 1:07 pin sparked the rally as Sidney moved to 2-0 on the season, with Mahaffey and Laux adding decisive wins. Next action against Alliance at Ogallala on Wednesday, Dec. 13. Booster tickets will be accepted at Ogallala.

Ed Rath Sidney High Grapplers Kimball Longhorns Holyoke Sterling Maroons Alliance Ogallala Sidney Plantz Jim Langdon Jack Langdon Mahaffey Laux Jerry Langdon Meier Landmesser Lindsey Mack Vowers Kimball

Ford Wins In Debut As Pro In Omaha Bout

Ford Hernandez of Sidney won his pro debut in Omaha by unanimous decision over George Meaux in a four round welterweight bout The judges scores 39-38 39-37 and 39-36 labeled Hernandez the winner The promoter Lee Sloan praised the debut and hinted at another appearance on a January or February card Nielsen Womochil won the heavyweight main event over Womochil by split decision Other prelims included Turner over Jump Washington over Dukes and Davis stopping McCracken in five rounds

Ford Hernandez Sidney Ranas Omaha George Meaux Meaux Ford Sidneyite Lee Sloan Bill Nielsen Wayne Womochil Nielsen Womochil Harvey Turner Chicago Dick Jump South Sioux City Boots Washington Joe Dukes Joe Davis Jack McCracken Hernandez New York

Labor Demand Mostly Flat in November Across Nebraska

The November nonfarm job demand eased slightly from October but matched levels a year earlier across occupations. One hundred thirty two workers found jobs, eighteen on farms, with most others in wholesale, retail, and services. The Sidney Nebraska Employment Office reports 210 job seekers on file, about a 10 percent rise from November 1960, with roughly 40 percent female. Seasonal patterns are expected to continue, though weather and oil exploration could shift the outlook quickly in Banner, Cheyenne, Deuel, and Kimball counties.

Nebraska Sidney Banner Cheyenne Devel Kimball

Albania Population and Symbol Legend Explained

Albania is described as a focal point of controversy in the Communist bloc with a population of 1,581,000 in a territory slightly larger than Maryland. Legend says Albanians descend from an eagle, which is why the flag features a two headed eagle on a red field.

Albania Maryland

Uni Chancellor and Alumni Head To Speak In Sidney

Nebraska University Alumni Assn plans to bring Chancellor Clifford H Hardin and Victor L. Toft president of the alumni association to Sidney for a Saturday luncheon on January 13. Luncheon reservations are arranged at the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel with tickets to be announced later per association secretary Arnold Manguson.

Nebraska University Alumni Assn Clifford H Hardin Victor L. Toft Alumni Association Fort Sidney Motor Hotel Arnold Manguson

Admitted and Dismissed Names in Nebraska Household List

A compiled local record shows admissions and dismissals by household, naming individuals by surname and title across Sidney Buckman Lodgepole Gurley and New Jersey postings. Notable entries include a newborn boy Dec 9 to Glenn Jarman and a newborn girl Dec 10 to Walter Skrdlant, with numerous spouse and relative designations listed.

Sidney Peggy Reckard Glenn Jarman Larry Allison Leo Wolff William Schuldt John Hart Donald Kahl Florence Gates George Niemann Walter Skrdlant Robert Harmon Davyl Meier Margaret Ruth Vert Chappell Terry Boyes Lois Lloyd Milton Kreinbring Francis Runge Gary McGee Mary Jane Pittam Larry Ku New Jersey Gary Uzel

Look Who's Here Gregory Scott Farmer

Scottsbluff couple announce the arrival of son Gregory Scott at 4 51 pm on Friday Dec 8 in St Marys Hospital weighing six pounds eight ounces Grandparents Betty Lehman and Carl Farmer Sr of Sidney. Donald LaVern Williams born Wednesday Dec 6 at 8 pm in Memorial Hospital weighing four pounds fourteen ounces Brothers Daniel Lynn and David Lee. Grandparents I L Miller Dalton Floyd Reynolds Cheyenne Great grandparents George Hajek Houston and L L Reynolds Longview Lori Mae Oeltjen daughter of Mr and Mrs

Gregory Scott Farmer Duane Farmer Scottsbluff Gregory Scott St. Mary’s Hospital Betty Lehman Carl Farmer Sr Sidney Donald LaVern Williams Lawrence Williams Donald LaVern Memorial Hospital Daniel Lynn David Lee I. L .Miller Dalton Floyd Reynolds Cheyenne George Hajek Houston Tex L. L. Reynolds Longview

Appeal From Compensation Court Filed

An appeal to Cheyenne County District Court from Nebraska Workmen's Compensation Court was filed Dec. 11 for Bill Jack Langmaid of Tulsa Oklahoma against Signal Oilfield Service Co of Denver. Langmaid seeks medical and hospital expenses and other relief after a June 14 1960 accident left him with a lumbosacral strain and partial disability through Oct. 1961. The Workmen's Compensation Court dismissed, ruling the claim barred by six month and one year limits. Langmaid is represented by attorney Jack Knicely. defendant's counsel is Joseph H. McGroarty.

Cheyenne County District Court Nebraska Workmen’s Compensation Court Ruby Henkle Bill Jack Langmaid Tulsa Okla Signal Oilfield Service Co Denver Langmaid Workmen's Compensation Court Jack Knicely Joseph H. McGroarty

Birth of Vernon Oeltjen weighs seven pounds one ounce

Mrs Vernon Oeltjen was born Thursday December 7 in Memorial Hospital at 12.07 pm weighing seven pounds one ounce. Grandparents are Mrs Bessie Oeltjen of Potter and Mr and Mrs Albert Rehmer of Gurley. Great grandfather is Albert Kreinbring of Sidney.

Vernon Oeltjen Memorial Hospital Bessie Oeltjen Potter Albert Rehmer Gurley Albert Kreinbring Sidney

Don Bostwick Held After Car Theft Near Sidney

An 18 year old Californian Donald James Bostwick was held on theft charges after admitting he stole a 1961 Pontiac convertible owned by Donald Ferrer of Madison Wisconsin. Stopped at 11 35 am by State Patrolman John Oliver for speeding 73 mph near Brownson Bostwick appeared before County Judge C W Smith who faced unpaid fines and ownership proof issues. He said he was visiting Wisconsin when the theft occurred on November 29 and later admitted the theft.

Wisconsin Donald Ferrer W. Wilson Madison Wis Donald James Bostwick Long Beach John Oliver Kimball Sidney Oliver Brownson Air Patrol Bostwick C. W. Smith

Man Jailed After Stolen Car Trip From Chicago

A man sped a stolen car from Chicago to Cheyenne County where he is jailed awaiting disposition by Wisconsin authorities and the FBI. He left Chicago Thursday morning en route to California. Moral: Don’t speed in a stolen car.

Chicago California Bostwick Cheyenne County Wisconsin FBI

Travel Increase On Frontier Is Noted For 1961

Denver reports Frontier Air lines Sunliners show continued gains in November 1961. Vice president J Dan Brock notes travel activity rises with regional economic improvement across the 10 states Frontier serves. November passenger count reached 28,700, up 10 percent from November 1960, totaling 7,725,000 passenger miles, a 14 percent rise from last year.

Denver Colo Frontier Airlines J. Dan Brock Traf- Dolan Brock Frontier

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