Ohio Oil plans test well near Gurley in Cheyenne County
The Ohio Oil Company plans a spring launch for a test oil well near Gurley after completing extensive seismograph work and leasing thousands of acres in Cheyenne County. H H Healy Casper division manager confirms readiness though exact location and start date are not yet released. Marathon branded oil and gas activity continues, with major operations in Wyoming and Nebraska exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Oil Company
Gurley
H. H. Healy
Casper
Wyo
Telegraph
Healy
Cheyenne County
Rocky Mountain Division
Rocky Mountain
Big Horn
Wyoming
Lowell
Marathon
The
Ohio
Nebraska
Cars Collide Leaving Police Car Damaged
An estimated 100 damage was done to a 1941 Chevrolet two door driven by Mrs. Kenneth Bagby in a Friday afternoon crash at 8th and Illinois. A 1946 Chevrolet truck backing by Clarence Fehringer of Peetz caused the collision. the Sidney police car was hit at a red light by a 1948 Kaiser driven by James M. Horst of Bolling Field. The Kaiser and truck sustained no damage to the extent reported.
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Kenneth Bagby
8Th
Illinois
Sidney
Clarence Fehringer
Peetz
Bagby
Sol Willis
Kaiser
James M. Horst
Bolling Field
Washington, D. C
Sidney School Board Members Attend Lincoln Meeting
A. E. Wright and O. A. Olson of the Sidney Board of Education are in Lincoln this week for the state school boards meeting held Monday and Tuesday. They are accompanied by Supt. O. J. Weymouth and Mrs. Weymouth and expect to return Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Wright
O. A. Olson
Sidney Board of Education
Lincoln
O. J. Weymouth
Harvey Rites Today for Five-Day-Old Charlotte Anne Harvey
Funeral services for Charlotte Ann Harvey five days old daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Harvey of Sidney will be held Tuesday morning at The Gehrig Funeral Home. The Rev James Strickland of Bible Baptist Church will officiate with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
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Charlotte Ann Harvey
Charles Harvey
Sidney
Gehrig Funeral Home
Greenwood Cemetery
James Strickland
The
Bible Baptist Church
City Council Approves Fire Alarm Upgrade Plan
The Sidney City Council gave the go ahead Friday night for plans to install a new fire alarm system. Fire Chief Brasch said the current steam driven alarm is inadequate and not audible citywide, especially in the west and northwest. A Sterling style siren could be effective with proper pitch, and bids may be called with estimated installation around 600 dollars.
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Sidney
Arnold Brasch
Braasch
Sterling
Commttee
Praasch
Services For Beyer Child Held Saturday
Funeral services for James Patrick Beyer eight and a half year old son of Mr and Mrs James Beyer were held Saturday morning at St Patrick s Catholic Church The Rt Rev Msgr Anton Link was in charge Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of The Gehrig Funeral Home Active pall bearers were Edvin Blanke Martin Schwartz Arnold Skarka and Francis McElfresh Honorary pallbearers all schoolmates of the deceased were Donald McElfresh Richard Egging Lawrence Loebe and Gerald Beyer Born July 29 1940 in Sidney the boy is survived by his parents his twin brother John two other brothers Vern and Joseph and a sister Nancy
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James Patrick Beyer
James Beyer
Sidney
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Anton Link
Greenwood Cemetery
Gehrig Funeral Home
Edvin Blanke
Martin Schwartz
Arnold Skarka
Francis McElfresh
Donald McElfresh
Richard Egging
Lawrence Loebe
Gerald Beyer
John
Vern
Joseph
Nancy
McCoy Hearing Set For Parole March 9
Cecil C. McCoy, convicted in Cheyenne County on November 28, 1947 for forgery and sent to the State Penitentiary in Lincoln, will appear before the Board of Pardons on March 9 seeking commutation and parole. Announcement of the application was made by Marsh, secretary of the Board of Pardons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil C. McCoy
Cheyenne County
Lincoln
Board of Pardons
McCoy
Marsh
The
$18,000 Suit For Damages Is Filed Here
The Harry Conley Company filed February 4 in district court against Russell Hays of St. Angelo Texas seeking $18,000 for failure to deliver 9 000 to 9 500 mixed lambs. Hays allegedly offered Navajo lambs infected, inferior in quality, refused return of payment, and the contract was deemed at an end. Attorneys Attus Fitzgerald Smith Martin and Davis represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk of District Court
Harry Conley
Russell Hays
St. Angelo
Texas
Conley Company
Attus Fitzgerald Smith
Martin and Davis
French Merci Train to Stop in Sidney Sunday Nite
The Western section of the French Merci Train will halt in Sidney for half an hour Sunday evening February 13. The nine o clock arrival is slated with a brief welcoming ceremony planned though details are incomplete. A French delegate may address locals, honoring American aid during World Wars as the train carries 49 cars and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
C. B. Dorwart
Drew Pearson
National Friendship Train Committee
Pearson
France
States
District of Columbia
Association of American Railroads
Washington
Weehawken
Talent Quest Starts Feb 23 at Fox Theatre Sidney
The Fox Theatre in Sidney announces a four week Talent Quest starting February 23 for dramatic and musical talent. Jointly sponsored by The Telegraph, it aims to recognize unknown entertainers coast to coast with cash prizes merchandise and trip opportunities from Sidney to Denver and Hollywood finals. Contact manager E. E. Haines for entry blanks and details.
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Fox Theatre
Sidney
Stars of Tomorrow
The
Telegraph
Denver
Hollywood
Grauman’s
E. E. Haines
Mrs Bodner Serves as Judge on Hunt Hunt Radio Show
Mrs. Sam Bodner of Sidney visited Chicago last week and attended the Hunt Hunt program where she was selected to serve as a member of the Board of Judges. The panel judged household hints presented to Chuck Acree, head hunter, during the broadcast.
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Sam Bodner
Sidney
Chicago
Chuck Acree
Straw Use Limited To Cheyenne County
The straw near Dalton supplied by Central Fibre Paper Co of Quincy Illinois is limited to Cheyenne County residents. W P Bullock county agent and John Siefer of the Dalton Elevator are authorized to sign order slips. Of 15000 bales originally in supply, 5000 bales had been signed for by Saturday.
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Dalton
Central Fibre Paper Co
Quincy
Ill
Cheyenne County
W. P. Bullock
Cafes Aid Sidney March of Dimes Drive
Sidney restaurants boost the March of Dimes campaign with coffee proceeds from specific days. Red Duck, Dew Drop Inn, Sweet Shoppe, Never Close, Hazel's, Wad dell's Cafe, Barney's, Korner Kitchen, and Yendis contributed along with Green Lantern Cafe. Total collected reachers ten dollars, with local Junior Chamber sponsors coordinating efforts.
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Sidney
Red Duck
Dew Drop Inn
Sweet Shoppe
Hazel’s
Waddell’s Cafe
Barney's
Korner Kitchen
Yendis
Green Lantern Cafe
Sidney Junior Chamber of Commerce
Cheyenne County
John v. Martinosky
Labor supply rises in Sidney area amid steady demand decline
January labor market report from Sidney shows supply up from 71 to 105, led by male workers in semi skilled and agricultural roles. Demand remains below year-ago levels with few new jobs, mostly replacements. an upswing is expected in May or June. Sidney NS ES logged 568 office contacts, 240 veterans, and 109 referrals, amid rising readjustment allowance and unemployment claims.
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Sidney
Francis Hiner
Nebraska State Employment Service Office
Hiner
Lagt
Accomplishment Records Of Soil District During 1948
The Cheyenne County Soil Conservation District reports a surge in conservation activity in 1948 led by SCS technician Lee Girardot. Structures, contouring, water-improvement measures, and windbreaks increased sharply from 1947, with 40 irrigation structures, 168 acres contoured, 12 acres of water course outlets, and higher acres under crop residue and stubble mulch tillage.
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Cheyenne County
Clyde Johnson
Board of Supervisors
Lee Girardot
SCS
Eversman
Johnson
Ted Egging
Commissioners Defend Snow Removal Aid in Cheyenne County
Cheyenne County commissioners deny rumors they refused private snow removal equipment. They state only Fifth Army contracted gear was obtained and is clearing drifts. Officials cite financial strain if hiring private contractors and emphasize prudent use of available resources.
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Cheyenne County
Fifth Army
Miller Burial Held Sunday
Mrs. O. L. Miller aged 64 longtime Cheyenne County resident died in a Denver hospital after ten days there Funeral services were conducted from The Gehrig Funeral Home Rev Walter Jewett delivered the sermon Eastern Star rites were performed pallbearers were Ray Tremain Ed Brock ersby James Sparks Niels Miller Ed Lipke and Paul Spearow Burial followed Mrs Miller born May 11 1884 York Nebraska daughter of John and Priscilla Evans educated in Waco Nebraska married O L Miller September 23 1908 at York moved to Sidney 1926 to Denver 1947 survived by husband four children two sisters two brothers seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews She was a member of the Sidney Methodist Church Eastern Star Extension Club and the W M B Club.
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Gehrig Funeral
O. L. Miller
Cheyenne County
Denver
Walter Jewett
Ida Ahrens
H. W. Ells
Eastern Star
Greenwood Cemetery
Ray Tremain
Ed Brockersby
James Sparks
Niels Miller
Ed Lipke
Paul Spearow
Lula Evans
York
Nebr
John
Priscilla Evans
Waco
Sidney
Louis
Floyd
Walter
Leonard Kloch
Alliance
John Boren
Bertha Fox
Holdrege
Orville Evans
Farmington
N. Mex
Guy Evans
Ashland
Ore
Miller
Methodist Church of
Extension Club
W. M. B. Club
Parents Boys Night Scheduled Thursday
The public is invited to a Parents and Boys Night at the City Auditorium at 7 30 Thursday in observance of National Boy Scout Week. Rae Jones chairs the Cheyenne district event with displays in Sidney businesses. Vergal Winn will speak on Scouting and the Parents, followed by a flag ceremony, plaques, stunts, a movie, and a closing ceremony. Lunch will be served.
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City Auditorium
Cheyenne
Rae Jones
Sidney
Jones
Denver Flowers
Torrington
Wyo
Ernest M. Johnson
Chadron
Wye-Braska
Vergal Winn
Fifth Army Into Action in Cheyenne County
Fifth Army under Operation Snowbound moves eight bulldozers into Cheyenne County Nebraska to clear snow blocked roads in Potter Dalton and Gurley sectors. Captain McDuff of Fort Riley leads the effort with aid from local commissioners and army engineers. Workers will continue until all needs are met and farmers are urged to stock up on fuel food and feed as new storms threaten.
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Fifth Army
Cheyenne County
Potter
Dalton
Gurley
Cheyenne
Alliance
Nebraska
Army
McDuff
Fort Riley
Kansas
Sidney
Allance
Elmer Westerhoff
Lawrence Marrin
Potter Territory
George Coulter
George Fleming
Capt. McDuff
Kimball County
Colorado
Banner County
Red Cross Relief Reaches Wales Through Student Letter
A Sidney High School freshman receives a Welsh pupil’s letter thanking him for relief packages. The ten year old describes life in rural Wales, his family, school, and hobbies as he notes Red Cross aid funds his education and team achievements like a silver cup for bandaging.
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Red Cross
Bill Welch
Sidney High School
Bryn Sillman
Welch
Wales
Abergavenny
Red Cross Society
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U. & Airforce
Falton
U. S. Air Force
Nevada
Ely
Nev
Fallon
Harvey
City Council
Beyer Child
Europe
Talent Quest
Fox Theatre and
Ernest Bevin
No. 1
Downing Street
Israel
Britain
Grafton Crabb
Frank Deaver
John Sell
Wade Sterling
Snyder
Girardot
Union Pacific
Dalton, Potter and Gurley Areas
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