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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1957

Page

5

Oil Wells and Wildcat Drilling Moves Across Nebraska

Oil and gas news recounts Martin No. 1 wildcat in northwestern Cheyenne County near Sidney with core pulled before logging and Nelson No. 1 at 2410 feet near Johnson Field. Plans reveal 320 acre lease on state school land 36-17-50 with W. F. Rogers Drilling to sink, Olson of Omaha says 10 to 20 wells planned in Nebraska Panhandle. Stanolind reports Ostgren No. 6 sand producer in Kimball County north of L. J. Williamson’s Travis No. 1. Vowers Bree No. 14 yields 11 feet saturation with shale, and several dry holes listed. Also notes distant activity in Logan County Colorado and a local Brownie Troop meeting.

Cheyenne County Kewanee Oi! Co Ohio Johnson Field Sidney Cliff Olsen Omaha Properties Olsen The Telegraph W. F. Rogers Drilling Co Scottsbluff Nebraska Panhandle Kimball County Stanolind Oil and Gas Co Stanolind L. J. Williamson Travis No Vowers Banner County Bree Murfin Sutton TCT Robert Wickser Balderson Drilling Co Beard Bedrock Oil and Gas Waite

Oil and Gas Conservation Bill Defended in Nebraska

Senator Donald McGinley and colleagues defend LB 300 creating an oil and gas conservation commission to ensure production at a maximum efficient rate. The plan would be self supporting with a tax of up to two mills per dollar, and restrict waste only on scientific grounds. The article notes broader U S efforts to boost crude output for Western Europe amid Suez disruption and possible action under the Defense Production Act if voluntary measures fail.

Donald McGinley Ogallala Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Nebraska McGinely Commission Oil and Gas McGinley Sens Monroe Bixler A. A. Fenske D. J. Cole Otto Kotouc Don Thompson Defense Arthur S. Flemming Europe Interior Department Western Suez Canal Syria United States

Six States discuss north-south international highway plan

At a ceremony in Big Bend National Park a Texas highway official mentioned military possibilities for a north-south route from the park entrance to the Rio Grande. Regina Canada serves as Mounties training center and other bases could benefit from a three-country arterial highway. J H Peters Alliance said the community is ready for the association convention in June with special entertainment planned for delegates' families.

Big Bend National Park Rio Grande Texas Regina Canada J.H. Peters Alliance Peters

Whaley Joins Farmers National in Sidney Office

Lincoln native Keith A. Whaley moves to Sidney to join the Farmers National Co. Omaha, the largest farm management firm, working with longtime Sidney head Warren Cunningham. Whaley, a WWII veteran, and father of four, will also represent National Farms Co., the real estate branch. He resides at 1305 12th Ave.

Keith A. Whaley Lincoln Sidney Farmers National Co Omaha Whaley Warren Cunnningham Sidney Territory Farmers National 12Th Ave Whatley Custer County National Farms Co Farmers National

Winter Plans for Mrs Meier Reach Texas

Lorenzo news notes Mrs Edward Meier leaves for McAllen Texas to spend the winter months there. Local social items list visits among residents including the Hadden Fleming Kile and Phelps families. The Lorenzo Women’s Club met with eight members and four visitors, planning service at the Sidney organized agriculture meeting and scheduling a February 7 evening gathering at Mrs Elmer Fulton’s home.

Edward Meier McAllen Texas Melvin Phelps Donald Hadden Sidney Glen Fleming Art Kile Lloyd Fleming Larry Ted Fleming Donald Meier Nancy Vaughn Ida Hurt Guy Terry Huntsman Jim Snow Robert Hiett Marvin Fleming Dorothy Benson Effie Moore Frank Meier Jim Phelps John Deere Florence Fischer Edson Madden Phil Fleming J. C. Peters Elmer Fulton

Brownie Troop 69 Holds New Officers and Good-Deed Week

Brownie Troop 69 met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Rankin home with 15 members present. Officers elected include Debbie Thurston president Patty Covell vice president Nancy Meurat treasurer and Chris Rankin reporter. Good-Deed Week planned for Jan 30 to Feb 6 and each girl to make a booklet and record deeds.

Brownie R. E. Rankin Debbie Thurston Patty Covell Nancy Meurat Chris Rankin Patricia Coehn

Polio Benefit Events Extend Into Next Week

As the March of Dimes drive ends tomorrow, ongoing polio fund drives continue with a Keen Teens Club dance at the National Guard Armory and a Teenage March of Dimes Ball at City Auditorium, both raising funds. Community volunteers and hostesses host numerous polio coffee gatherings, inviting contributions and updating supporters on activities and missed donations from last Tuesday’s cold event.

Keen Teens Club New National Guard Armory Cheyenne County Rural Youth Group City Auditorium Clancy Stout E. A. Winter Linden St A W. Adams Kenneth Bagby Fern Gould Harry Amunsen Verna Robinson L. A. Lindstrom Paul Hummell H. P Craig E. M. Gates C. E. Wiedeburg Carl Ziegler Bernard Miller John Hinrich

Ford's 1957 Trucks Display At Joe A Gibson Inc

Ford's 1957 line of trucks goes on display today at Joe A Gibson Inc Paced by the Ranchero the new station wagon pickup combination the display shows sleeker styling and stronger features including roomier cabs a hydraulic clutch new styleside bodies stronger chassis and power advances

Ford Joe A. Gibson

Five Cheyenne County Drivers Lose Licenses Over Demerits

Five county motorists had their licenses lifted for one year after reaching at least 12 demerit points. Gerald Reinmuth of Dalton 13 points with offenses including reckless driving and DUI in Scottsbluff Morrill and Sidney counties. Eldon Gilbreath of Sidney 15 points with multiple speeding and reckless driving records. Gary Quick of Dalton 14 points for speeding and DUI in Morrill County. Alva D Way of Lodgepole 13 points for speeding and reckless driving across Colorado and Nebraska. Virgil Geller of Sidney 12 points with DUI offenses in Sterling and Sidney.

Cheyenne County Gerald Reinmuth Dalton Scottsbluff Morrill County Eldon Alva D Way Lodgepole Keensburg Colo Chappell Sidney Virgil Geller Sidney Sterling

Judge Delays His Decision Covering Parole Violation

District Judge John Kuns delayed a ruling in the William Hess parole violation case. Hess had pleaded guilty to removing mortgaged property and spent much of last year in Colorado State Prison. decision reserved for next week. Separately, James Kautz pleaded innocent to a parole violation after a bad check incident. no date set for a hearing. Arnold Salazar will be returned to Cheyenne County on a parole violation. Benny Fresques also arrested on parole from a federal Dy r Art conviction.

John Kuns William Hess Hess Colorado Cheyenne Pat Heaton Jr James Kautz Heaton Kautz Alliance Arnold Salazar Ordville Cheyenne County Salazar Kirabati Benny Fresques Ordvills

Grain Markets Open With Wheat Price Quotes

Grain markets report local elevator quotations for wheat with No 1 Wheat at 1.99 dollars per bushel and No 2 Wheat at 1.98 dollars per bushel.

U. P. Official Retires Today

P J Lynch vice president on Union Pacific Railroad announces retirement effective today after more than 46 years with UP. Born February 24 1896 in Helena Mont he started as an office boy in 1910 rising through clerical posts to chief clerk and superintendent before moving to Omaha in 1940 and becoming VP in charge of operations in 1945. He served in WWI and held civic roles in Omaha including Red Cross United Community Services Chamber of Commerce Ak Sar Ben and railroad association committees.

Omaha P. J. Lynch Union Pacific Railroad South 1St Street Union Pacific Lynch Car Service Department Helena Mont Portland Ore Douglas County the Red Cross United Community Services Omaha Chamber of

Individual plans West Coast residence soon

A person intends to establish residence on the West Coast in the near future, signaling a pending relocation. The move reflects anticipated changes in living arrangements and potential geographic shift.

West Coast

Red Writing Hood Typewriter Paper At The Telegraph

Brand noted is Red Writing Hood for typewriter carbon paper in letter and legal sizes. The Telegraph features this product line.

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