County Extension Board Sets Annual Meeting For Jan 16
Cheyenne County Extension Sponsoring board schedules public meeting for Tuesday Jan 16 at 1:30 pm in the 4 H Building. Principal business includes electing two northeastern district board members and reports by agents and women’s extension and 4 H leaders. Agent Liljegren plans to attend a three week winter course at the University of Arizona and Nebraska officials approved leave. A new electric typewriter was purchased from Sidney Office Supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County Extension
Ivan Liljegren
Otto Hoiberg
Nebraska Center of Continuing Education
Lincoln
Earl Gell
Ralph Spearow
Joe Policky
Howard Reimers
Robert Irwin
Louis Johnson
Gilbert Sorge
Liljegren
University of Arizona
Tucson
University of Nebraska Extension
Sidney
Gell
Johnson
Peetz Voters Defeat School Bond Proposal
Peetz Plateau voters rejected a 66 000 bond request to add three classrooms two restrooms a storage room offices and a covered walkway at the ag building and football field concession stand The measure failed 106 to 66 as 172 of 225 eligible voters cast ballots with turnout higher than six years ago Superintendent Maurer noted plans remain undetermined though remodel ideas to address space needs are expected to be considered
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Peetz
Ernest Maurer
Frontier To Suspend North Route Service
Frontier Airlines announced it is suspending all flight operations on its northern Nebraska segment between Lincoln and Chadron immediately and until further notice. The route, serving Norfolk Ainsworth and Valentine, is halted due to FAA authority issues after the Civil Aeronautics Board allowed suspension on the segment.
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Lincoln
Frontier Airlines
Nebraska
Chadron
Norfolk
Ainsworth
Valentine
Frontier
Federal Aviation Agency
FAA
Civil Aeronautics Board
Matinees Set At Fox During Holiday Break
Fox Theatre will run weekday matinees during the holidays. Manager Glenn Carroll outlined schedules with a show at 1300 and evening program starting at 400. The run continues through Sunday and Monday December 24 and 25 and Sunday and Monday December 31 and January 1.
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Fox
Glenn Carroll
Smith Sentenced On BS&B Break in Smith
George Smith pleaded guilty to counts of breaking and entering and auto theft before District Judge John H. Kuns. He received two year sentences on each count to run concurrently, adding to time already in the State Reformatory for Men at Lincoln. Wm Holachek also pleaded guilty and was sentenced for the Sutherland break-in.
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George Smith
State Reformatory For
Lincoln
Smith
John H. Kuns
Black
Sivalis & Bryson
East Illinois
Wm_ Holachek
Former Sidneyite Injured in Wyoming Truck Crash
Harvey Suedekum, a former Sidney resident now with Whitlock Trucking in Gillette Wyoming, was injured Saturday night when a truck malfunction caused it to lose control, run off a bridge, and roll twice. He suffered fractured ribs and head lacerations, initially thought internal injuries, hospital stays followed by home recuperation.
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Harvey Suedekum
Sidney
Whitlock Trucking Company
Gillette
Wyo
Suedekum
Entire Ranch Leased For Oil Exploration
Alliance report notes a major oil and gas lease in northwest Nebraska. John H Furman and Frances E Furman leased 5,47758 acres of their Marsland ranch to Atlantic Refining Company of Dallas. The land lies in Box Butte and Dawes counties. The lease extends 10 years and calls for annual payments of WW cents per acre.
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Alliance
Nebraska
Box Butte
John H
Frances E Furman
Atlantic Refining Company
Dallas
Tex
Dawes
Elks Youth Leadership Contest Winners Named
Jack Cook, of St Patrick's Academy, wins first in the Elks Lodge Youth Leadership Contest. Dave Policky, Sidney High School, takes second. Kris Cave, a top local girl, advances to state with Cook. Harold Lessig announces prizes of 35 and 15 dollars and notes state judging with bonds up to 600 dollars for the national scholarship contest.
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Elks Lodge
Jack Cook
St Patrick’s Academy
Foster Cook
Dave Policky
Sidney High School
Joe Policky
Harold Lessig
Gurley
Kris Cave
Cook
Lodegoole
Lessig
Former Lodgepole Resident Ingeborg Fraass Dies
Former Lodgepole resident Mrs. Ingeborg Fraass of Seattle Washington died after a year long illness Relatives received word Monday evening Paul and William Fraass traveled Wednesday to attend the funeral Her daughter Florence lived with her at 8639 35th Southwest Seattle Washington and Mrs Fraass had resided there with her daughter.
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Ingeborg Fraass
Seattle
Wash
Firemen Still Have Toys For Needy Kids
Sidney Volunteer Fire Department offers Christmas toys for needy families. Contact the fire department or Jim Paxton, head of the toy repair committee, to be added to the list. Toys are planned for distribution tomorrow.
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Sidney Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Department
Jim Paxton
Toy Repair Committee
KSID Plans Special Christmas Programs
KSID radio outlines Christmas day lineup with 2:30 to 4 schedule including The Bells of Christmas Pokey the Christmas Elf Ti Christmas That Al most Never Was and from 9 to 9 30 Christmas Carol featured on Christmas Eve echoes a festive broadcast plan with multiple segments.
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KSID
Fire Crews Respond to Two Morning Blazes in Sidney
Sidney Volunteer firemen answered two calls this morning. A trash alley fire near the former Western Ice Storage building burned some debris but caused no damage. Later, a fire at Richard Kent’s home at 2462 Coronado Court started in the basement but was extinguished before causing any damage.
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Sidney
Western Ice & Storage
Richard Kent
Coronado Court
Moravian Bethlehem Orchestra Origins in 18th Century
The first symphony orchestra in the United States formed by Moravian settlers in Bethlehem Pennsylvania. Within seven years the ensemble listed four violins two violas two trumpets two flutes two French horns a cello and a double bass.
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United States
Bethlehem
Amahl Night Visitors slated Dec 27 in Ogallala
Amahl and the Night Visitors will be performed December 27 at 7 30 pm in the Ogallala grade school auditorium under Mrs Hjalmer Carlson of Chappell directing. No admission charged, Lions Club sponsor. If weather requires an alternate date is December 29, weather will delay only in extreme cases. Free will offering at the door to cover production costs. Cast includes Mary Kay Carlson and local participants from Oshkosh Lisco Chappell Sedgwick Julesburg Lodgepole Sidney. next year to travel to a different community. children under ten should be seated with parents for the 50 minute show.
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Amahl
Ogallala
Hjalmer Carlson
Chappell
Oshkosh Lions Club
Carlson
Connie Madsen
Sidney
Ann Bennett Rahe
Tom Olson
Lisco
Ruth Ebke
Julesburg
Gian- Carlo Menotti
Bethlehem
Mary Kay Carlson
Pine Manor
Wellesey
Mass
King Kaspar
Stanley Fernander
Chappell Melchior
Lloyd Zimmer
Balthasar
Ted Peeks
Chappell Pages
Lloyd Criswell
Gary Castle
Dean Webb
Oshkosh Mather
Hjalmar Carlson
Toys Return To Earliest Records Of Human History
A Washington report surveys toys from ancient to modern times showing how playthings reflect era life. A 4000 year old Egyptian wooden baker toy, 18th century French fashion dolls, Victorian miniatures, and pioneer corn cob dolls are traced alongside modern science driven toys like moon viewers, microscopes, and wireless infrared talk sets. Military toys track changing warfare, while building models span bridges and skyscrapers.
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Washington
World of
London
Egypt
National Geographic Society
Victoran
America
Little Sister
Alexander Graham Bell
National Geographic
Earlies
Cypreus
Tips For Winter Driving On Icy Nebraska Roads
Advice from Jack Sievers Jr of Sioux Ordnance Depot outlines precautions for a white Christmas trip. Check heaters, defrosters, lights, and tires. call Nebraska Safety Patrol for road conditions. carry chains. slow down on ice. avoid panic during a skid. rest every 50 miles. maintain space ahead. prefer train or plane if roads are hazardous.
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Jack Sievers, Jr
Sioux
Nebraska Safety Patrol
Sidney
Ancient Toys Survive as Modern Toy Makers Seek Authentic Designs
The piece notes how ancient toys like the rattle ragdolls and kinetic animals remain popular while modern toy firms employ chemists and engineers to create safe educational products. It highlights secrecy around new designs, especially for automobiles and weapons, and cites an American company's study of Soviet aviation gear used in a toy.
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Archytas
B.C
Egypt
Persia
India
Two-Car Collision on Illinois Street Injuries Not Reported
At 9 25 p m Thursday on Illinois Street near 9th police report a rear end collision involving Francis Hiner driving a 1951 Studebaker attempting a left turn and Jack L Simmerman in a 1953 Chevrolet. Damage estimated at 35 to the right front and side of the Hiner car and 20 to the left front of the Simmerman vehicle.
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Illinois Street
9Th
Francis Hiner
Studebaker
Jack L. Simmerman
Hiner
Simmerman
County Court Speeding and Alcohol Offenses in Iowa City
John M Swank of Iowa City faces speeding charges with $20 and costs. Clair J Parks charged with possession of alcoholic liquor by a minor and reckless driving with $25 and costs. Larry Allison cited for possession of alcoholic liquor by a minor with $25 and costs. Ted G Chikos of Bridgeport charged with speeding with $10 and costs.
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John M. Swank
Iowa City
Clair J. Parks
Larry Allison
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Ralph Panabaker
Santa Claus
Santa
Telegraph
Pias
Dalton
County Extension Board
Elks
Lodgepole
Ogallala Auditorium
A. White
TB Association
Ted G. Chikos
Bridgeport
Diamond & Watch Shop
Janda
Tobin
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