Dorman No. 8 May Be Another Top Producer
Dorman No. 8 near Sidney flowed oil and gas from the third Dakota bench during a Sunday test, with 48 holes opened and a heavy show of oil. Testing will continue with a control head installed, as observers doubt sustained flow. If successful, the find could intensify activity on adjacent leased lands. The owners plan a rework on Dorman No. 3 to establish commercial oil production from the first Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota Bench
Ohio
Elsasser No. 1
British American Oil Producing Co
Rapp
Dorman’s
Dorman
Ginther-Warren-Ginther
Kinney Coastal Oil Co
L. W. Young
Dorman No. 3
Dakota
No. 3
Legion Post 17 Opens 1951 Membership Drive in Sidney
The American Legion Post 17 launches a city wide canvass in Sidney for the 1951 membership drive. District captains were named after a Friday night Legion Club meeting. Plans include a city league basketball team, Boys and Girls County Government sponsorship, Youth Center chaperoning in January, and monthly dances. Initiation services for uninitiated members are planned on a yet undecided date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
American Legion Post 17
Legion Club
Legion
Plans Made for Western Organized Ag Meetings
Western Nebraska organizers set three farmer meetings in Gordon February 6 Bridgeport February 7 and Sidney February 8 to share the latest university research. L D Willey University of Nebraska extension supervisor chairs the committee and says speakers will appear at multiple stops to aid locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Willey
University of Nebraska
Nebraska
Gordon
Bridgeport
Sidney
Telegraph Leads in Oil Gas Progress Reports
The Telegraph provides day by day oil and gas news with faster reports than any rival. Industry men rely on Telegraph for accuracy and timely updates, with Page One stories followed by Page Two Section One items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph
Ohio's New Manager Is In Charge at Sidney District
Ohio Oil Co announces new appointments for the Sidney district as E B Stewart arrives from Tulsa to lead operations across portions of three states. W B Emery II, W L Hershelman, and J H Hester join as district engineer, district geologist, and drilling superintendent respectively. Herman Brunt remains district superintendent in charge of field operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Oil Co
Sidney
E. B. Stewart
Tulsa
Ohio
W. B. Emery II
W. L. Hershelman
J. H. Hester
Herman Brunt
Emery
Hershelman
Casper
Hester
Shreveport
Texas
Oklahoma
Doran Building
Illinois Street
Osborn Building
Tenth Avenue
Stewart
5Th
Illinois
Farmers Union Gas & Oil Co-op elects directors and officers
Leonard Bond from Lodgepole joins the Farmers Union Gas and Oil Cooperative board after the annual election in Sidney City Auditorium. Reelected directors include Art Schuessler from Potter and Henry Gell from Sidney. Officers named are Ed Meyer president C E Nelson vice president and James Johnson secretary. Joe Schulte of Scottsbluff spoke as principal speaker for the Consumers Coop Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Bond
Lodgepole
Farmers Union Gas & Oil Cooperative
Sidney City Auditorium
Art Schuessler
Potter
Henry Gell
Sidney
Ed Meyer
C. E. Nelson
James Johnson
Joe Schulte
Scottsbluff
Consumers Coop Association
County PMA Heads Named for Cheyenne County
The Cheyenne County central committee for the Production Marketing Administration was reelected for the coming year in Thursday ballotting. The committee includes Bert W. Wiegers as chairman and Raymond H. Lessman as vice chairman, with several named alternates. Election results list multiple precincts and their elected communi ty committeemen and alternates, including Lorenzo, Lodgepole, Potter, Sidney, and Union Valley precincts with numerous voters and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County Central Committee
Bert W. Wiegers
Lodgepole
Raymond H. Lessman
Sidney
James C. Johnson
Potter
Edward R. Wickhorst
Herbert Krauter
Brownson
Arvin Livingston
Arthur McMillen
J. Harvey George
J. S. Policky
James Beyer
Manager Named For National Supply Co Sidney Store
Dean Barry formerly of Craig Colorado is named manager of the Sidney store of The National Supply Co a major distributor of oil field equipment including oil well pumps Barry has lived in Craig thirty seven years and his wife and family will move to Sidney as plans proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Barry
Craig, Colo
Sidney
National Supply Co
National
Barry
Craig
Kids Christmas Party Set For Friday And Saturday
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce schedules the annual Christmas party for Sidney youngsters in grades one through four at the Fox Theatre. Friday at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday at 9:45 a.m. include Santa, candy, and a kid friendly program. Tickets are distributed through schools to Sidney and outlying districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Fox Theatre
Santa Claus
Fox
Elmer Haines
New Schedule For X Ray Unit Cheyenne County Tour
A new schedule for the Mobile Chest X Ray unit across Cheyenne County follows two breakdowns in Sidney. Dalton records December 13 and 14, Gurley December 15 afternoon and 16 morning, Sidney December 19 to 22, Sioux Ordnance Depot December 28 to 30, and Potter January 3 and 4. Operations run 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 daily, except Saturdays morning only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Mobile Chest
Sidney
Dalton
Gurley
Sioux
Potter
1951 Farm Program Is Rechecked
The agriculture department rechecks its 1951 farm program to see if production rights should rise amid a deteriorating world situation. Goals include 60 percent more cotton and 10 percent more wheat, with larger rice and corn crops. Some crops may be cut back, and price supports may be reconsidered as broader incentives return to focus on needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agriculture Department
Ralph Trigg
Truman
Attlee
Trigg
Brannan
Jaycee Lighting Contest Planned in Sidney
The Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Christmas lighting contest in Sidney to beautify the city during December. Outside prizes: 20 main, 12.50 second. inside prizes: 10 main, 7.50 second. Entries not required. lights should be on 7 to 10 pm December 22 and 23 for judging by Jaycees committee members Clif Stevenson Bill Robinson and Jack Knicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
Chamber of Commerce
Clif Stevenson
Bill Robinson
Jack Knicely
Churchwomen Plan To Install Officers
Sidney Council of Churchwomen to install new officers Friday at 2 PM in the Parish House of the Methodist Church. Outgoing president Mrs. Pat Deir will preside. The event includes an installation ceremony a short business meeting and a musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Council of Churchwomen
The
Methodist Church
Pat Deir
Farm Bureau Names Heads 5
Walter Johnson of Sidney was named chairman of the Cheyenne County Farm Bureau at its annual meeting Friday night. Ben Cruise of Dalton became vice president and Calvin Klentz of Sidney was secretary treasurer. Executive committee members are Lee Hawkins of Peetz and George Fleming of Sidney. A legislative committee includes Ed Block of Lodgepole, Kenneth Morgan of Sidney, and Harold Kettler of Sidney. The meeting focused on the 1951 program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Johnson
Sidney
Cheyenne County Farm Bureau
Harold Bond
Ben Cruise
Dalton
Calvin Klentz
Lee Hawkins
Peetz
George Fleming
Truckers Seek Local Grants For Oil Field Hauling
Nebraska Rail Way Commission examiner J Max Harding presided hearings over multiple trucking applications to haul water drilling chemicals cement and heavy equipment to Cheyenne County oil fields. Protests were filed by Rogers Truck Line and Meyers Transfer Inc. No protests for one applicant. one violator failed to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
J. Max Harding
Nebraska Railway Commission
Dawson & Corbett Truck Line
Rawlins
Wyo
Lawrence Sharp
Sidney
Rogers Truck Line
Meyers Transfer Inc
Lexington
Joe Melchoir
Melchair
Buriel F. Kinney
Newcastle
John Flenner
Flenner Truck Line
Ellenwood
Kansas
4 H Speaking Finals Slated For February
Nebraska 4 H club speech finals run in February with eight district meetings led by Julie McDonald. County winners advance to state contest for an award. District contests occur in Hastings Lincoln Fremont Wayne Broken Bow Bassett Alliance McCook with Radio KFAB sponsoring events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Julie McDonald
University of Nebraska
Hastings
Lincoln
Fremont
Wayne
Broken Bow
Bassett
Alliance
McCook
KFAB
Air Police Graduate Charles Barlow Class of Security Patrol
Pvt Charles Barlow son of Mr and Mrs G W Barlow 1700 Maple Street graduated Saturday with a new class of Security Patrol Air Police. These trainees will provide increased protection for US Air Force air bases. The course required four weeks at academy Air Force Base in Fla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Barlow
G W. Barlow
Maple Street
Security Patrol Air Police
United States Air Force
Acndely Air Force Base
Flor
Local Mail Volume To Set Record In Sidney
Postmaster John Martinosky warns of an early holiday mail surge in Sidney with heavy volumes likely to outpace service. He urges early mailing and correct addressing as delays loom. Merchants report a strong Christmas season aided by decent weather, with stock for 1950 holiday trade already dwindling under demand. Depot payrolls and late banking hours support weekend shopping, while local decorations and a large hill star near Sioux Villa contribute to a festive outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Post Office
John Martinosky
Martinosky
Sidney
Sioux Ordnance Depot
American National Bank
A. J. Jorgenson
The
American National
Gordon Tobin
Chamber of Commerce
SS Representative Here On Thursday
A representative from the Scotts Bluff Social Security Administration office will visit the Nebraska State Employment Service Office at 842 11th Avenue in Sidney on Thursday December 14. He will be available from 10 to noon and 1 to 3 p m to assist local residents with Social Security matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsbluff Office
The
Social Security Administration
Nebraska
Civil Defense Call Mobilizes Sidney Cheyenne Leaders
State Senator Ray Babcock told a meeting of Sidney and Cheyenne County leaders that Civil Defense must be an integral part of American life. He warned Russia has a full U S blueprint and urged organized civilian defense ready to act if Denver Lincoln or Sana ma are attacked, stressing every person has a role while service members fight overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Ray Babcock
Council of State
Chicago
Russia
United States
Mr. Babcock
Smana
Lincoln
Denver
Panhandle Civic Club Plans Laid at Alliance Meeting
Cliff Russell and Fred Thompson helped steer a Thursday night gathering in Alliance to outline the Western Nebraska Chamber of Commerce. Forty four attendees from Alliance and multiple towns discussed territorial scope, a draft constitution, and an organizational timeline with January as a tentative start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Russell
Chamber of Commerce
Fred Thompson
Alliance
Nebraska
J. J. Helzer
Chadron
H. E. Hardin
Hay Springs
Gene Kemper
Herbert Manning
Alliance Chamber of Commerce
Stapleton
Crawford
Scottsbluff
Bayard
Sidney
Mullen
Hemingford
Thedford
Kemper
Carl Smiley
Lincoln
North Platte Valley
Nativity Scene Wickards Plan Bigger Display
The Ernest Wickard home on Highway 30 west of Lodgepole will again host a large outdoor Nativity Scene. Planned for December 22 lights will illuminate a display at least twice the size of last year with adding figures of eight sheep four shepherds and a mule. Mrs Wickard spent months reworking the trio of Wise Men Mary and Joseph and used handmade eyes and papier mache for lifelike faces. Visitors may enter the Wickard residence for coffee and cookies while donations to the March of Dimes are encouraged but not sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Wickard
Highway 30
Lodgepole
Wickard
Wickards
March of Dimes
Every State Has Defense Program Expands Civil Defense
The Council of State Governments reports all states now have civil defense laws or organizations by executive order. Programs extend across states with mutual aid between cities, regional plans in eleven states, and mobile aid battalions for fire police or rescue. Evacuation reception and exchange of personnel, equipment, and supplies are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of State
Florida
Louisiana
Maryland
Massachusetts
Montana
Minnesota
Nebraska
New Jersey
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Texas
Senator Warns of Bombing Preparedness in Sidney and County
Senator Babock warned Sidney and Cheyenne County face unpreparedness for bombing. He outlined shelter plans, blood typing, and draughts of penal control with inmates boarded to local jails. A $17 million underground shelter in a metropolitan center was cited as an example, plus statewide cooperation to cover a large area. The meeting urged volunteers for police and fire departments while a national managers meeting emphasized prior training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Cheyenne
Penitentiary
Babcock
W. W. Schulz
Virgil Knowles
National Managers
C. H. Babbitt
Nebraska Medical Association
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Dorman No. 8
Panhandle
Farmers Oil Co-op
C Directors
PMA
Bunkerhill
John Ehmke
Arthur J. Borcher
Leonard Beyer
Carl Borcher
Thomas Lang
Chambers
Clifford H. Hammond
Leo O. Olsen
Joseph E. Robirds
W. Lee Hawkins
Samuel C. Chambers
Colton
Cecil R. Tremain
Frank R. Morey
Forrest Planck
Florian M. Bonkiewicz
Walter D. Johnson
Davison
Kenneth Morgan
Kenneth Larson
Ludwig, Schroeder
Kenneth McRoberts
Clifton Osborn
Eagle
Lloyd
Ernest Meyer
Lorenzo
Marvin Kettler
Francis J. Roelle
Jack R. Easterly
John H. Laaker
Raymond C. Walker
Pleasant View
Morris Challburg
John Meyer
Virgil Nelson
Harry Stein
Elmer Hilpert
Millard Musil
Dale Herboldsheimer
Warren Nelson
Warren Johnson
Earl Anderson
Richard Brauer
Arthur P. Lenzen
Victor Meyer
Eugene Zwickl
Vernon J. Walker
Trognitz
Lumir Studnicka
Raymond Slama
Elmer Nagengast
Donald Benish
Elmer Wills
Union Valley
Herbert Fecht
Charles Bode
Norman Rushman
Arthur Pelster
Oaq
Jaycee
Farm Bureau
Pvt
Air Police
Vital
Panhandle Civic Club
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