Gas Recovery At Rippe Well Near Huntsman Field
The Ohio Oil Co report shows a maximum gas blow of 6 million cubic feet per day at the Rippe B-1 wildcat on Huntsman High. Yet multiple tests in Dakota sands yielded salt water, delaying production prospects while casing is set for further testing and coring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Oil Co
Huntsman High
Brockeraby
Dakota
Ohio
New Hope
Huntsman Field
Gurley
Miller No. 1
Gurley Field
Sidney
Home
Findlay
Mary Egging No. 4
East Gurley Field
Carter Drilling Co
Cheyenne
H. L. Rogers
Kilgore
Texas
jyThe
Sinclair
Our Co
Dalton
Peterson
Munshaw
Mann
Scottsbluff
John Gayle
The
California Co
Lovercheck No. 1
Harrisburg
Downer No. 1
Extension Council Meeting Friday at Sidney City Auditorium
Weather permitting the Cheyenne County Extension Council will hold its postponed meeting at 1 30 PM Friday in the basement of the Sidney City Auditorium. The first meeting of the year will approve the 1951 program and committees. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County Extension Council
Sidney City Auditorium
Nebraskans hold over 800 million in U S savings bonds
Nebraska residents own more than 800 million dollars in U S savings bonds, leading the nation per capita in total sales and E bond sales. Statewide 1950 sales reached 107,518,492.97 with 66,492,926.38 in redemptions and maturities. Panhandle counties show varied figures across Banner to Scotts Bluff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Nebraska Panhandle
Omaha
Panhandle
Garden
Cheyenne
Dawes
Deuel
Kimball
Morrill
Scotts Bluff
Sheridan
Sioux
Death Claims Mrs. Phelps in California
Mrs. Walter C. Phelps 69 a Lorenzo resident died suddenly in Long Beach California of a heart attack last Friday. The Phelps family moved to the Lorenzo area in 1919. Survived by husband and four children Melvin Ervin Sylvia and Agnes. Funeral Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church Sidney cemetery under Craig Mortuary care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter C. Phelps
Lorenzo
Long Beach
Calif
Phelps
California
Trinity Lutheran Church
Henry Monnich
Sidney Cemetery
Craig Mortuary
Cheyenne County
Melvin
Ervin Phelps
Sylvia Fleming
Sidney
Agnes Huffaker
San Francisco
Road Bill Is Taking Shape in Nebraska Legislature
A Nebraska road program should take shape in about two weeks as sponsors of road measures plan a conference with road groups including Farm Bureau Grange Farmers Union petroleum and motor carrier groups Better Nebraska also invited. Prohs mayor of public works leads talks and a gasoline tax bill to six cents seeks to fund federal aid. Proposals include a highway commission split of roads and irrigation and a ten mile truck tax. two bills divide the department into two divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Prohs Offering
Farm Bureau, Grange
Farmers’ Union
Better Nebraska Association
Highway Commission
Department of Roads and Irrigation
Carmody
Trenton
Carson
Ord
Bridenbaugh
Dakota City
Cramer
Albion
Lindgren
Campbell
Moulton
Omaha
Hern
Chadron
Cole
Merriman
Beaver
Beemer
Brown
Brule
Carson, Carmody
Peterson
Sargent
Stem Rust Threat Spreads Across U S Wheat Belt
University of Nebraska plant pathologists warn stem rust could cause historic losses to Nebraska and the Midwest if weather favors its development. Race 15B now attacks all commercial wheat varieties, prompting calls for stronger research, new resistant varieties, eradication of barberry, and exploration of chemotherapy as a control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Midwest
University of Nebraska
Mississippi Valley
Canada
Jesse Livingston
United States
Livingston
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Potter Man Renamed To Land Bank Board
Joe Larson of Potter was reelected director for a three year term on the Sidney Kimball National Farm Loan Association Board at the annual meeting in Sidney. About 150 farmers from Cheyenne Kimball and Banner counties attended the session in the City Auditorium. St Martha's Guild of Christ Episcopal Church served a noon dinner. Principal speakers were Fay C Hill director Farm Credit Administration and O K Smith regional manager both of Alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Larson
Potter
Sidney-Kimball National Farm Loan Association
Sidney
Cheyenne
Kimball
Banner
City
St. Martha's Guild
The
Christ Episcopal Church
Fay C. Hill
Farm Credit Administration
O. K. Smith
Alliance
Routing Of No 30 Soon Will Be Set
State Engineer Fred Klietsch said federal action on the interstate defense highway system is imminent Nebraska would gain a 500 mile alignment entering from Iowa near Omaha passing near Lincoln and Grand Island then westward toward the Colorado line portions already include a Sidney to Potter concrete slab and a Big Springs to Julesburg segment federal funding may rise from 50 to 75 percent and could alter city routes versus bypasses the east west corridor aims to boost traffic and connect metropolitan areas while preserving existing routes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Klietsch
Nebraska
Klietsch
Iowa
Omaha
Lincoln
Grand Island
Kimball
Sidney
Potter
Big Springs
Julesburg
Colo
Highway Department
Kietsch
Kiietsch
Congress
Another Cold Wave Grips Central High Plains Region
The cold wave dominates headlines as temperatures plunge toward zero, with highs of zero to ten above expected and intermittent snow and wind. Sidney reports snow flurries, Sterling a heavy snow and blowing, Cheyenne light to none, while record lows and highs flash across communities like Burwell Scottsbluff and others. Officials warn of drifting if snowfall accumulates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Blue Bird
Sidney
Sterling
Colo
Cheyenne
Burwell
Scottsbluff
WNOA Officials Thank Community After Sidney Meeting
Western Nebraska Organized Agriculture held a Thursday meeting in Sidney with over 250 attendees from Kimball Deuel Banner and Cheyenne Counties. A 160 person evening banquet at St Patrick's Academy was served by the Altar Society, followed by recreation and square dancing at the City Auditorium led by Cheyenne County Rural Youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Violet Shepherd
Ivan Liljegren
Kimball
Deuel
Banner
Cheyenne
St. Patrick’s Academy
Altar Society
City Auditorium
Sioux Ordnance Depot hires for about 150 jobs in 30 days
Lt Col James D. Peterson announced Sioux Ordnance Depot in Sidney Nebraska seeks about 150 workers within a month. Open roles include munition handlers starting at $1.10 hourly with progression to $1.34, plus machinists, auto mechanics, painters, and more with $1.13 to $1.89 pay bands. The facility runs a two shift forty hour week with benefits and housing for singles in barracks. Applicants may contact the Depot Personnel Office or state employment offices for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux
James D. Peterson
Painter
Peterson
Sioux Ordnance Depot
Sidney
Nebraska
Reorganization urged for Cheyenne County 4-H clubs
Cheyenne County agents Violet Shepherd and Ivan Liljegren urged early organization or reorganization of 4-H clubs to kick off the year. Old clubs, new clubs, and community leaders should contact the extension office. Members aged 10 to 20 may join. younger children can be associates. A club needs five members, an adult leader, and an assistant, with at least six meetings annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyennne
Violet Shepherd
Ivan Liljegren
Miss Shepherd
Non-Resident Lease Rules on Nebraska School Land
Education committee acted on three bills from the legislative council about school land leases. Two measures were indefinitely postponed, one amended for general file. SB 125 would allow non-residents owning adjoining land in another state to lease school land, while others would bar such leases for Nebraska corporations and limit parcel size to 40 acres unless it is the county’s only school land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Education
Legislative Council
General File
Nebraska
Board of Educational Lands and Funds
Nebraska Corporation
Office of
Director of Educational Lands and Funds
Ray Babcock
Ed Boetcher
Talmage
Henry Bartling
Bartling
Butcher
Sen. Babcock
Air Reserves Unit Open to Veterans in Sidney Area
A new reserve unit for Sidney and nearby areas welcomes veterans not enrolled in another unit. It meets the first and third Wednesdays at the Sidney City Auditorium. Speakers included Major Tom H. Lutey and Staff Sgt. Hawkins, with members listed from Sidney and Potter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Jack Knicely
9737Th Volunteer Air Reserve Training Squadron
Sidney City
Tom H. Lutey
Kimball
Soviet Union
Hawkins
Nebraska
Knicely
Lutey
Harold A. Ludeman
Gurley
Virgil Knowles
Clark M. Shimeall
Clarence H. Couch
Roderick
L. MacAdam
Potter
Charles E. Weir
Frank Bowman, Jr
Marvin’ C. Sherrerd
Raymound
L. Davis
Donald D. ‘Happold
Ordville
Law To Enforce Rules On Turns In Sidney
Sidney Police Chief Sol Willis warned this week that violators of turn regulations at 10th and Illinois will be prosecuted. The city bans left turns at all times and any turns after heavy traffic on Saturday nights. Pedestrians should walk with the green light and observe jaywalking bans, or legal action will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Sol Willis
10Th
Illinois
Willis
Record Snow Lashes Nebraska Panhandle Prompting Patrol Drive Caution
Cold weather returns to the Nebraska Panhandle as state patrol warns of dangers from snow and ice. A record breaking weekend of accidents in the Sidney area prompts renewed appeals for sensible driving. Weather predictions indicate ice on highways and limited visibility from snow, urging motorists to keep a safe speed and avoid unnecessary risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Panhandle
Sidney
Congroves Suffer Serious Injuries In Greeley Crash
Mr and Mrs James Congrove are hospitalized in Greeley Colorado after a Thursday afternoon collision near the city. Mrs Congrove has facial cuts needing fourteen stitches and back injuries requiring a cast. Mr Congrove sustained a fractured collarbone and pelvis. The pair were to be moved to Sidney after about two weeks. The other car’s driver was badly hurt and hospitalized. Relatives note a prior fatal crash at the same corner about a week earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Congreve
Greeley
Colo
Congrove
Sidney
Court Sustained In Damage Suit Across Four Cases
The Nebraska Supreme Court affirmed district court rulings in four cases. Harry Conley sued Russell Hays in Cheyenne County for 18000 dollars paid as a down payment on lambs, with the jury verdict for Conley sustained. Keith County dispute Paloucek versus Arthur Adams, enjoining Adams from interfering with a private irrigation ditch, also affirmed. Dayton L. Phifer versus Irvin D. Miller for specific performance of a real estate sale was upheld in Lincoln County. Walter F. Clute versus Charles Mack for 120 dollars plus interest for drilling a well and erecting a windmill was sustained in Grant County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Harry Conley
Russell Hays
Cheyenne County
Conley
Keith County
Joe Paloucek
Arthur Adams
Paloucek
Adams
District Court For
Lincoln County
Dayton L. Phifer
Irvin D. Miller
Phifer
Walter F. Clute
Charles Mack
Grant County
Property Dispute Taken Into Court
Chester Killham sues Ralph S. Osborn to obtain title to property in Wellner’s Third Addition Sidney alleging Osborn acted as agent for Killham and W. J. Ruhter, purchased with their funds, then deeded in Osborn’s name. Deed recorded, discovery in 1950, demand for conveyance refused. court asked to compel transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph S. Osborn
Chester Killham
Osborn
Killham
W. J. Ruhter
Wellner
Sidney
Ruhter
Record Weekend of Cheyenne County Auto Crashes
The Nebraska Highway Safety Patrol reported a weekend of heavy property damage in Cheyenne County with six crashes on Saturday and Sunday. A severe wreck near Potter involved a 1949 Chrysler driven by Gerald Clark that hit a concrete abutment at over 75 mph, rolling and causing major damage but no serious injuries. Other incidents included a hit and run near Brownson Tavern, a DUI charge for Clarence Sullivan after a light post crash at the Sioux OSD, two-car collision on Highway 19 near Gurley injuring minimal, and a collision with a Hereford yearling near Gurley. An auto transport and a Sioux Oglord depot car also collided on U.S. 30 west of Sidney with minor damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Nebraska Highway Safety Patrol
Highway
Potter
Chrysler
Gerald Clark
Sidney
Clark
Norma Jean Hobbs
Albert Kaus
Brownson Tavern
Raymond Gonzales
Arnold Seevers
Sioux Ordnance Depot
Seevers
Gonzales
Nebraska
Clarence A. Sullivan
Sullivan
Gurley
Glenn A. Brestel
Dalton
Leland E. Troutman
Brestel
Troutman
Clarence L. Zalesky
Lodgepole
Highway Patrol
U. S
Carl QO. Vellstrom
Chicago
Norman Gatherless
Dairy Breeders To Meet This Thursday
The Cheyenne County Dairy Breeders Association will hold its annual meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Gurley Legion Hall. President Tom Allington extends an invitation to all members and others interested in the association’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County Dairy Breeders Association
Gurley Legion Hall
Tom Allington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Beyer
Rippe
Extension Council
Nebenekossio
Mrs. Phelps
Potter Man
Land Bank Board
No. 30
WNOA
Colorado
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