Impressive Church Services To Mark Christmas Observance
Impressive church services will mark Christmas weekend in Sidney with broad participation. Most programs center on Christmas Eve as churches also hold regular services. Stores prepare for peak trade with payroll cashing and extended hours while decorations and Christmas ads reflect a bustling holiday in the city.
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Sidney
Telegraph
Sidney Stores
Sioux Ordnance Depot
American National Bank
Safc Oae Communi
The
Warm Weather Seen For Christmas Day
Western Nebraska poised for bluebird Christmas with warm Panhandle heat. Scottsbluff reached 66 and Sidney 54 as mild conditions persist through the weekend with little chance of snow. No snow anticipated on Christmas Day, pleasing travelers but disappointing snow lovers.
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Nebraska
Panhandle
Scottsbluff
Sidney
Christmas Greetings Special Section and Local Holiday Events
A special holiday greetings section announces greetings to readers and offers extra paper copies for mailing. Frank Dédrick's orchestra will play for the American Legion Auxiliary public dance on Christmas night at the City Auditorium. City officials assure ample electric power for decorations and cooking loads, while urging careful driving as ice coats highways and Governor Peterson calls for extreme caution to prevent accidents over the long weekend.
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Frank Dédrick
American Legion Auxiliary
City Auditorium
Virgil Knowles
Sidney
Knowles
Val Peterson
Christmas Church Attendance Urged
The Telegraph urges Sidney Cheyenne County readers to attend a church this Christmas as a remedy for national spiritual decline. It cites low attendance, calls for renewed moral strength, and notes pastors nationwide have emphasized Christmas worship.
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United States
Sidney
Cheyenne County
the Telegraph
State Wheat Outlook Best Of All Time
Nebraska faces a record winter wheat crop for 1951 with a predicted 96,096,000 bushels and 4,368,000 acres seeded. Cheyenne County shows excellent prospects despite moisture needs, while rye acreage stands at 305,000 with 89 percent normal condition. The state’s 1951 goal, 1,150,000,000 bushels, aims to ensure ample supplies amid fluctuating yields.
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Nebraska
Department of Agriculture
Cheyenne County
Agricultural Department
Agriculture Department
Newcomers Meet The Newcomers Club Dessert Meeting
The Newcomers Club held a Monday night dessert gathering in the Yendis party room with Mrs. W A Reynolds leading the business segment before canasta and bridge. Seven newcomers were introduced and the next meeting is set for Monday January 22 with a luncheon before afternoon cards.
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Yendis
W. A. Reynolds
Canasta
Bridge
News Review Of 1950 In Cheyenne County
A Cheyenne County year in review highlights oil and gas growth as the top story, plus a near record winter wheat crop, high building permits in Sidney, adoption of city manager government, and a year marked by both sorrow and humor. The Telegraph’s Fran ces Lathrop compiles the chronology for next week’s feature.
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Cheyenne County
Telegraph
Frances Lathrop
Sidney
Sadttan
City Defense Plan Studied for Civilian and Police Roles
The Sidney city council approved resolutions urging Senator Ray Babcock to seek enabling legislation in the next unicameral session. The aim is to authorize legal levies for law enforcement and civilian defense in cities like Sidney, seen as a critical defense center likely to require extra police protection during a worsening war situation. The council also urged legislation to allow Sidney to take ownership of Sioux Villa if the Public Housing Authority disposes of it, noting current second class city limits and census numbers.
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Ray Babcock
Sidney
Babcock
Sioux Villa
Sylvia Gallegos Wins St Patrick’s Oratory Contest
The Knights of Columbus hosted the annual St Patrick’s Academy oratory finals this week. Senior Sylvia Gallegos won first prize a $50 savings bond and state contest eligibility. Dorothy Downey took second a $25 bond. James Heaton third a $10 savings stamp. Patricia McIntosh fourth five dollars in stamps.
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St. Patrick’s Academy
Knights of Columbus
Sylvia Gallegos
Catherine Heaton
St. Pat’s
Dorothy Downey
James Heaton
Patricia McIntosh
Academy
Bethlehem Nativity Scene Lights Up Ern est Wickard Farm
The Wickards extend their model Bethlehem display for a second year on Highway 30 near Lodge Pole with life like papier mache figures. The event draws visitors from many states, features Christmas music, coffee, and a March of Dimes drive via a boy on crutches collecting donations.
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Bethlehem
Ernest Wickard
Highway 30
Lodgepole
Wickard
E. J
Bud” Madsen
Sidney
Wickards
March of Dimes
Potter Intersection Collision Causes $150 Damages
At 12 45 pm Thursday an intersection crash seven miles north and two east of Potter caused about 150 dollars in damages. Involved were Frank Dvorak Jr driving a 1950 Oldsmobile and Fred Larson of Potter driving a 1949 Nash. Larson had stopped to mail then backed into the road and turned north, colliding with Dvorak who was southbound.
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Potter
Nebraska Highway Safety Patrol
Frank Dvorak, Jr
Fred Larson
Larson
Dvorak
Monnichs Receive New Car From Church Members
Rev and Mrs Henry Monnich of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church were surprised with a blue Dodge sedan, gifted by the Dorcas Society and church members in appreciation of their faithful service. Over 100 gathered for the annual congregational Christmas dinner to witness the presentation and enjoy a program of readings solos and a duet. A free will offering was collected to aid Western Seminary at Fremont.
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Henry Monnich
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Dorcas Society
Mrs. Martin Block
Carol Ladine
Mary Jo Block
Jean
Jerry Lynn George
Delores Johnson
Michael Monnich
Barbara Taylor
Ricky Taylor
Western Seminary
Fremont
Fire Cause Is Baffling at Farmers Produce Co
Two fires at Farmers Produce Co. on Hickory Street over the past week left extensive damage. Saturday’s basement blaze originated in egg crates and smoke filled the building, while Tuesday’s main floor fire caused more structural loss. Fire officials, including Fire Chief Braasch, were unable to determine a cause, noting possible clinker sparks for Tuesday but not Saturday. Marvin Anthony, owner, said losses could not be estimated.
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Farmers Produce Co
Hickory Street
Sidney
Waddell’s
Marvin Anthony
Arnold Braasch
Braasch
Anthony
Depot May Get Rental Unit OK at Depot
The Army has approved a private rental housing project at the depot to build 100 homes under the Wherry bill to ease a housing shortage for SOD workers. FHA and Fifth Army reviewed plans, approval came December 18, with next steps selecting an architect and sponsor, then bidding and construction.
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Department of the Army
Seo- Ordville Arrow
Ordville
James D. Peterson
Division Engineers
Fifth Army
Federal Housing Administration
Wss
FHA
Col. Peterson
Headquarters
Army
SOD Officer Reassigned to Germany by Army Orders
Lt. Richard R. Ruff of Sioux Ordnance Depot is reassigned to Germany per Army orders. He must report March 17, 1951 at Fort Dix New Jersey for shipment to Bremerhaven for an assignment. Born in Lima Ohio, he has served in Europe with the Third and Seventh Armies and the Fifteenth Corps and held multiple depot postings at SOC.
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Richard R. Ruff
Sioux Ordnance Depot
Department of the Army
Germany
Fort, Dix
N. J
Bremerhaven
Ruff
Soc
Europe
England
France
Belgium
Holland
Luxembourg
Switzerland
Fiftteenth Corps
Lima
Ohio
West St
Columbus Grove
Sioux Ordnanc Depot
Dairy Breeders Membership Up in Cheyenne County
The Cheyenne County Dairy Breeders Association reports about 125 members and roughly 435 cows listed with the artificial insemination group. Sam Robinson was hired this month as technician on a commission basis to boost farmer interest in high quality milk cattle. Officers include President Tom Allington, Vice President Ivan Walker, Secretary Kenneth Larson, Treasurer Kenneth Mueller, and member-at-large Ted Egging.
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Cheyenne County Dairy Breeders Association
Sam Robinson
Tom Allington
Sunol
Ivan Walker
Dalton
Kenneth Larson
Gurley
Kenneth Mueller
Potter
Ted Egging
Salt Water Damps Feldman Oil Test Near Sidney
Feldman hopes for oil from the Feldman well a mile northwest of Sidney were dashed after salt water appeared in a drill stem test in the third Dakota sand. Henry Feldman planned one more top Dakota test and possible perforation, then decide on abandonment if unresolved. A fire struck the rig during the top Dakota test, causing damage. Oil presence was noted but measurements were unclear.
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Feldman
Sidney
Henry Feldman
Dakota
The
Telegraph
Three New Ohio Wells In Prospect
The Ohio Oil Co. plans to complete three wells this weekend in Cheyenne County Colorado. Stueve No 3 East Gurley Benson No 3 Huntsman Pahl No 2 Huntsman show strong gas and oil potential from drill stem tests while Stueve and Benson await completion steps. Ohio's Yuma County Colorado drilling remains unproductive with no shows and likely no new locations before Christmas.
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Wo U the
Ohio Oil Co
Cheyenne County
East Gurley
Huntsman Field
Sidney
Benson No. 3
Ohio
Yuma County
Colorado
Fire Schools Planned Here in Sidney
The Sidney Volunteer Fire Department schedules three Zone Fire Schools for January 4 18 and 25 at the local fire hall. Lincoln state fire instructor Joe Fetters leads instruction on new fighting methods equipment Civil Defense and oil field fire handling for volunteer departments in Cheyenne County and Sterling Colorado. About ten meetings total will be held across Sidney for area departments.
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Sidney Volunteer Fire Department
Sidney Department
Joe Fetters
Lincoln
Cheyenne County
Sterling
Colo
Sidney
Completing of Olds Foy Spotlighted
Western Nebraska oil activity shifts to Cheyenne County as Recco Oil of Los Angeles and C. E. Stout of Denver acquire Olds Drilling Co interest in Olds Foy No 1 near Dalton. Frontier Drilling plans to move to near Potter while seismograph work continues and locals eye potential commercial production in Dalton area.
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Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Recco Oil Co
Los Angeles
C. E. Stout
Denver
Olds Drilling Co
Casper
Daltron
Recco
Wildcat
Frontier Drilling Co
Francis’ Egging
Potter
Frontier Company
U-Tex Oil Co
Salt Lake City
Dalton
Gurley
Sidney
Ohio
Huntsman Field
Dorman Lease
Farm Youth Exchange Selection Coming Up
Nebraska to select another IFYE delegate by January 20, 1951 with a goal of 50 delegates in 23 countries. Applicants must be 18 to 25, hold a high school diploma, single, healthy, willing to skip fall semester, and have farm background. Past Nebraskan participants include Helen Ochsner, Duane Sellin, and Jo Ann Shucius. Contact county Extension office for details.
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International Farm
Nebraska
E. W. Janike
University of Nebraska
Helen Ochsner
Madison
Maurice Stillings
Monte Vista
Colo
Duane Sellin
Norfolk
Jo Ann Shucius
Chester
Janike
Europe
IFYE
Crossing Signal Contemplated at Tenth Avenue Crossing
The Burlington Railroad has agreed to install a warning signal at the Tenth Avenue crossing. The City has long sought an installed signal there, and action is underway after prior efforts.
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Burlington Railroad
Tenth Avenue
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Wickard Residence
Monnichs
Produce Co
O. K
Dairy Breeders
Prospect
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