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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1961

Page

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Christmas Display At Panabakers Opens Tonight Near Dalton

Dalton reports the Yuletide display at Ralph Panabaker’s farm near Dalton opens tonight and runs for fifteen nights ending January ?.(Position uncertain) The annual scene, enlarged since 1950, attracts thousands. additions this year include a shepherd with lamb and a small ceramic nativity. The Panabakers began the display in 1950 for the Lions Club lighting contest and have built most pieces themselves.

Panabaker Krueger Panabakers Santa

Mrs John Glanz Dies Unexpectedly at 57 in Sidney

Mrs John B Glanz, 57, died suddenly at 9 a.m. Sunday in her home at 2034 For rest St after breaking her ankle last week. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev Henry Monnich. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery under Gehrig and Son Funeral Home. Survivors include husband John, two daughters Mrs Dan Benzel and Mrs Ray Mattin, four sons Harold Leslie Léroy and John Jr., 17 grandchildren, one brother Jake Kukes, and three sisters.

John B. Glanz Forrest St Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Henry Monnich Greenwood Cemetery Gehrig and Son Funeral Home Mollie Kukes Kukes Russia George and Margrett Riefsnieder Montana Lincoln Nev John B. Glant Minatare Sidney John Dan Benzel Ray Mattin Boulder Harold Leslie Léroy Lodgepole John Jr Sterling Jake Kukes Laurel Mont John Fox Billings Henry Kovo Balianine Mon Clarence Ludkey Resceda Caivt

Weather forecast for tonight and Tuesday

Light snow and strong north winds diminish tonight. Lows fall to zero to five below. Partly cloudy Tuesday with highs from twenty to thirty.

Imprint Of Kiss On Santa Remains At Dalton Scene

At Ralph Panabaker Christmas display near Dalton this year a large Santa Claus bears a chocolate kiss mark. Panabaker explains the fond imprint will stay as a playful reminder of the child’s chocolate kiss from last year.

Kiss On Santa Santa Claus Ralph Panabaker Dalton Santa Mr. Panabaker

Panabaker Snowman Display Draws Wide Fame and Donations

On the front porch the Panabaker home features an illuminated snowman Santa and many lights. Donations for the Heart Fund have been welcomed as visitors donate during the six years of the display. Schools bring students to visit, with busloads from Sidney and Redington, and inquiries from Bridgeport. The Panabakers take pride in the display and the joy it brings to children.

Panabaker Heart Fund Panabakers For Sidney Redington Panabakers Bridgeport

Southern Air Route Service Appears Dead

Nebraska may lose Frontier Air Lines southern route to Sidney as CAB hearings in Washington reveal little chance of keeping the service. State aeronautics director James Lindstedt notes central route service to Scottsbluff North Platte Grand Island Lincoln and Omaha is likelier to continue. If southern service ends Sidney would rely on Hi Plains Airways of His City Kansas for a possible temporary certificate.

Nebraska Frontier Air Lines James Sandsted Sandsted Frontier Scottsbluff North Platte Grand Island Lincoln Omaha Sidney Washington Civil Aeronautics Board CAB Lindstedt Commercia Hi-Plains Airways Kan Hi-Plains

Health Report Set At Council Session

The Board of Health will present its report to the City Council on sanitation inspections in southwest Sune. The agenda includes bond refinancing, a swimming pool expansion proposal, and regular business such as petitions visitors requests and building applications.

Board of Health Sune

Elwell Heads Sidney Chamber of Commerce for 1962

John Fiwell Jr a Sidney automobile dealer was named president of the Sidney Chamber of Commerce. Leo Krieger a Sidney banker was elected vice president and Wayne Moran was renamed manager, secretary and treasurer. Meetings will be every other Monday noon in 1962 with a category plan to boost dues and participation.

John Fiwell Jr Sidney Automobile Sidney Chamber of Commerce Dean Wilson Leo Krieger Sidney Banker Yendis Wayne Moran Moran Board of Directors Wilson Retail Committee

Wheat Grower Urges Ties With Political Committees

OGALLALA Nebraska Wheat Growers Association president Robert Rauner urged county NWGA units to meet both Republican and Democrat county committees to discuss farm problems and solutions. He stressed farmers must speak as wheat growers not party members and push for a united Nebraska delegation in Washington to support agriculture. Rauner seeks better farmer congressman communications to maintain Nebraska’s economic vitality.

Ogallala Nebraska Wheat Growers Association Robert Rauner Gurley NWGA Rauner Association Nebraska Washington

Mrs Fuehrer of Peetz Dies at 80 on Saturday

Sylvia Arellan Clark Fuehrer, 80, of Peetz died Saturday night after two years of declining health. Funeral services are Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at Evanglical United Brethren Church in Peetz, with Rev. Raymond Scott officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Gehrig and Son Funeral Home is handling arrangements. She was born Oct 14, 1881 in Starkham, Neb., married Michael G Fuehrer in Hastings on June 18, 1900, and lived in Aurora before moving to Peetz in 1929. Survivors include three daughters Eunice Faith, Cathryn Reiseigh, and Helen Goodsel. seven sons Bernard, Myrl, Ernest, Wasa Harlan, Albert. 17 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and sister Hattie Hopkins.

Sylvia A Fuehrer Peetz Evanglical United Brethren Church Raymond Scott Greenwood Cemetery The Gehrig and Son Funeral Home Sylvia Arellan Clark Starkham Neb Frederick Lucy Fox Clark Hastings Michael G Fuehrer Aurora Fuehrer Eunice Faith Cathryn Reseigh Helen Goodsel Iola Kan Bernard J Sidney Myrl F Fresno Calif Ernest G Spokane Wasa Harlan C Scottsbluff Albert M Boise Idaho Hattie Hopkins Callaway

Wheat and corn harvests revised higher for Nebraska

The Department of Agriculture raises Nebraska 1961 final crops estimates. Corn totals reach 279,430,000 bushels with 14 bushels per acre yield, while winter wheat is put at 75,576,000 bushels and overall wheat at 78,620,000 bushels. Compared to 1960, corn drops but per acre yield rises, and several other crops show changes from the prior year.

Department of Agriculture Nebraska

Lump Sum Settlement Approval Requested in Powell v Safeway

A petition seeks court approval of a lump sum workmen’s compensation settlement in the case of Gene L. Powell versus Safeway Stores Inc and The Travelers Insurance Co. The parties agree on 2145 dollars and 15 cents, pending high court approval for Powell who was injured in a February 26, 1960 fall as a Safeway truck driver.

Ruby Henkle Gene L. Powell Safeway Stores, Inc Travelers Insurance Co Powell Safeway, Inc

Cold Thirty Days Lie Ahead in Western Nebraska

The WA 5S Weather Bureau projects a below normal temperature trend for the next thirty days with near normal moisture. Western Nebraska and the Great Plains region face more sub zero weather and little precipitation. If heat bills rise, the warning is in advance. U.S. Weather Bureau map via AP Wirephoto.

Weather Bureau Nebraska Great Plains U.S. Weather Bureau

Ohio Oil Co Proposes Name Change to Marathon Oil Co

FINDLAY Ohio The Ohio Oil Co board will ask shareholders at the May 3 annual meeting to approve a name change to Marathon Oil Co If approved the new name would take effect August 1 1962 the companys 75th anniversary The move reflects expanding domestic and international activities and the Marathon brand has been a major marketer since 1930 The company organized in 1887 now operates production refining transport and marketing interests in 20s including Alaska with Canadian interests and Libyan oil development projects.

Findlay, Ohio Ohio Oil Co. Board of Directors Marathon Oil Co Ohio Oil Annual Meeting Findlay J. C. Donnell II Ohio Oil Donnell Marathon Ohio Oil Co Ohio Ues Alaska

Employment Down During November Says NSES Report

Nebraska saw a seasonal drop in employment in November with declines in trade and service sectors and slowed construction and farming activity. On December 1, 10,564 people were registered for work, up 12 percent from November 1 and 4 percent from last year, while new applications totaled 5,705, down 18 percent from November 1960. Labor demands lagged October but exceeded last November by 200 jobs. Division filled 6,466 jobs in November, vs 7,382 in October and 5,729 a year ago.

Lincoln Nebraska State Labor Department

Zero Reading Predicted As Snow Hits Area Today

The noon forecast warned of snow and wind with blowing snow this morning. Temperatures ranged from 16 to 40 over the weekend, with a 24 mph wind and 26 mph gusts. Forecasters expect continued cold conditions through December and January, with no major storms but possible flurries. Highway officials urge cautious driving as severe winter threats loom.

Federal Aeronautics Weather Station FAIA Cheyenne County FAA Nebraska Highway Safety Patrol Sidney U.S. Weather Bureau

Abstract Company Moves Into New Sidney Office

The Cheyenne County Abstract Co. moved to a new building adjoining the Elks Club on Jackson Street. G. H. Blip Doran said furnishings and a front sign are delayed and a formal opening may occur after the new year. The firm previously occupied a downtown site since 1917, relocated in 1931, with plans to trade land for the current site and later demolish the old building for off street parking.

Cheyenne County Abstract Co Elks Club Jackson St G. H Blip Doran Abstract Company Doran Henry Doran Charles Hadley City of Sidney

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John Glanz Southern Air Route Service Elwell John Elwell, JR Ch c Gil Sidney Park Grandma Moses NSES
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