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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1956

Page

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Christmas Song Concert At Sidney Junior High

More than 200 students from Sidney Public School units join a 75 minute vocal program led by Bill Fankhauser with Gail Wellensick and Anne Merrick directing. The program features high school chorus and various grade groups performing Christmas carols, religious songs, and seasonal selections in the auditorium Tuesday at 7 30 pm with no admission charge. Margaret Anne Olson accompanies.

Sidney Public School Sidney Junior High School Bill Fankhauser Fankhauser Gail Wellensick Anne Merrick Margaret Anne Olson

Moisture Coverage Dips Across Cheyenne County

Snow and rain drenched Cheyenne County with 2 to 3 inches of wet snow in Potter and heavier totals in the western area. A low pressure system from western Kansas moved southeastward with moisture lingering through the day at Sidney Municipal Airport reporting 0.25 inch. Forecasters warned of possible severe cold moving into the Panhandle tomorrow night but stressed it remained a threat.

Cheyenne County Lodgepole Creek Sidney Potter Kansas Scottsbluff Weather Bureau Civil Aeronautics Station Sidney Municipal Panhandle Scottsbluff Bureau

Rogers Named Veep of Carriers Association

H N Rogers Jr of Sidney official of Rogers Trick Lines named one of nine vice presidents of the Nebraska Motor Carriers Association. He was chosen at the association meeting in Omaha where William Wolfe of Omaha was elected president. Other board directors include Chet Fliesbach Ray Hank Carl Schwartzkopf of Scottsbluff and Charles Horn of Morn.

H. N. Rogers, Jr Sidney Rogers Trick Lines Nebraska Motor Carriers Association Rogers Associaton Omaha William Wolfe Chet Fliesbach Ray Hank Carl Schwartzkopf Scottsbluff Charles Horn Morn

Stores to Stay Open Late for Christmas Shopping

Sidney stores will remain open again tonight and this Friday and next Friday to accommodate Christmas shoppers. Merchants report good response to Friday openings, a move recommended by the Chamber of Commerce retail committee. Most stores will also stay open Saturdays until eight.

Sidney The Chamber of Commerce

Legion Pions Turkey Party On Saturday

The American Legion Post of Sidney sponsors a turkey party tomorrow night in the Legion rooms. Events include games turkeys prizes a dutch lunch and a dance starting at 8 p.m. Legion members wives auxiliary members and their husbands are urged to attend.

American Legion Post of Sidney Legion Rooms American Legion

Tight Budgets For Counties Urged At Meet

George Fleming of Sidney Cheyenne County commissioner and head of the Nebraska Association of County Officials urged hold the line on spending at the county level. The group met in Omaha as welfare and tax issues dominated discussions featuring U S Sen Roman Hruska State Sen Don McGinley and Fleming.

Fleming Nebraska Association of County Officials Anderson George Fleming Sidney Cheyenne State Association Omaha Nebraska U. S Roman Hruska Don McGinley Douglas County Phil Vogt McGinley Congress Sen. McGinley

Dvorak No. 1 leads Northwestern Cheyenne County wildcat drills

In Cheyenne County B A Drilling reports the Dvorak No 1 at 4740 feet as a northwest wildcat NE NW of 1-16-53 ten miles north and about one mile west of Potter. Other Cheyenne wells include Halbert Tremain No 1 Cook Field and Shell Johnson A No 1 near Potter.

Brish - American Oil Co Cheyenne County Potter Juells Field Halbert, Jennings & Limics Tremain Cook Shell Oil Johnson By Petroleum, Inc Sinclair Stanolind Sloss - State Kimball County Rocket State Plains Exploration Wytex, Zoller Dannenberg

Sidney High Band Likely Nebraska Inaugural Parade Entry

The Sidney High School Band was recommended as Nebraska’s official entry in the presidents inaugural parade in Washington on January 21. Fundraising is underway with about $1,000 raised so far and a Jan. 2 deadline to decide on travel arrangements and financing.

Sidney Sidney High School Nebraska Washington, D. C Joseph Wishart Wishart Edward R Carr Nebraska Republican Organization Sidney Band Victor Anderson John Peetz Jr Cheyenne County Republican Committee George Hinn GOP State National Republican Omaha Lincoln Ackerman W. P ‘Bull Eisenhower Washington A. L. Miller Roman Hruska Carl Curtis Sec. of the Interior Fred Seaton Herbert Brownell House Homer Gruenther National Capitol Peetz Ted Maenner Richard Speirs Grand Island Sidney Chamber of Commerce E.senhowe

Christmas Edition To Be Issued December 21

The Telegraph announces its annual Christmas edition will print on Friday December 21 with space for Christmas greeting ads from Sidney business houses. Advertisers are urged to call the advertising department to reserve space, and a selection of attractive ads is offered. Church service notices for Christmas week will also appear. Cheyenne County ministers may publish plans but copy is due by Wednesday December 19 at five o'clock.

Telegraph Sidney Cheyenne County

King’s Daughters Fund Surpasses $1,000 in Yuletide Drive

The King's Daughters fund gathering for charity has topped the $1,000 mark with more needed to meet holiday needs. Donations may be mailed or delivered to The Telegraph office, with several recent gifts totaling over $300 from individuals and groups.

King’s Daughters B.P.D. Does Ada May Allen Helen Jorgenson Clare B. Hardy Star Market Mark Henderson Elks Charity Fund Leon Lafler D. W. Jorgenson Charles N. Deaver

Final Federal Payment On Memorial Hospital Is Made

The Cheyenne County Hospital Board received its final federal payment of 97 744 for Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital. The sum reduces the debt to about 45 000, with total costs exceeding 700 000 for construction and equipment. The project was funded 50 50 by public subscriptions and Hill Burton federal money, later adjusted to 40 percent federal participation.

Cheyenne County Hospital Board Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital Verne Pangborn State Department of Health Ira Steward Pangborm

Lee Stores Give $250 To Hospital

The Lee Stores organization donated 250 to Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital. Hollis Peratt, Sidney store manager, presented the check to Mrs. Thomas OConnell Sr., hospital board treasurer. Peratt said year end contributions are customary to worthy local organizations.

Cheyenne County

Ford Foundation funds planned hospital nursing aid program

The Ford Foundation has given the hospital about $25 000 to support nursing aid efforts. The federal government may participate under the Hill Burton Act covering around 40 percent of the cost. The board called Wednesday’s talks purely preliminary and long range in scope.

Ford Foundation

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Shaw Bergh Christiansen Jesus Wanda V. Cook Friends Shepherd Madrigal Christmas Mister Santa Jingle Bells Akes Lehman Roger Palestrina Moore-Simeone Leoniovich Thompson Phoro Veep of Carriers Association Legion Pions Turkey Party Hruska Dvorak No NE SE Western Prairie Magnolia Petroleum Co NW SE Banner County Darnall E.A. Obering O'Donnell and Edmondson Roy van Pelt Mairacle Fifer Brown Shell NW NW C. W. Zike Legion Park Thompson Hinn Memorial Hospital Lee Stores Hospital Washington D. C National Parade Committee Dey Iwe F
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