State Board authorizes one year lease extensions for stalled school land sales
The State Board of Educational Lands and Funds meets to authorize extending expiring leases for one year under certain delays in selling 1.6 million acres of state school lands. Board also considers reorganizing staff into two divisions. 16 tracts, including seven in Cheyenne County, are readied for auction with minimum bids and required advertising.
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State Board of Educational Lands and Funds
Robert E. Bobek
Cheyenne County
Dawes County
Franklin County
Custer County
Charles N. Deaver
Keith C. Deaver
David S
Marilyn Franss
Lodgepole
Maggie and
Burgett Peetz
W.D. Mathewson
Potter
Palmer T. Thurston
Clifton Thurston
Nellie G. Thurston
Erich and
Anna Brauer
Sidney
Ralph
Harold Brauer
Nebraska tax estimates expected from thousands by April deadline
State Tax Commissioner Murrell McNeil predicts 25 000 to 30 000 Nebraskans will file 1968 income tax estimates by the April 15 deadline. Residents and nonresidents whose Nebraska tax liability can reasonably be expected to exceed withholding by 40 or more must file an estimated return. Self employed individuals and others with untaxed income must file if ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murrell McNeil
Nebraska
McNeil
State Tax Commissioner’s Office
How Do You Put Church In Jail
A Sidney church faces a $50 penalty from the State Tax Commission for alleged delinquency in remitting a one cent sales tax. The church treasurer says the cent was sent. the state claims it was not received. The dispute highlights tax timing and enforcement under Nebraska law. The piece also covers individual and farming tax estimate rules and filing deadlines for 1968 and 1969.
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Sidney
State Tax Commissioner
Nebraska
Panhandle Snow Forecast With Cloudy, Light Snow
The Panhandle stays mostly cloudy with light snow this afternoon and tonight, and flurries Thursday. Temperatures dip with lows near 5 to 15 and highs around 20 to 30 as snow chances range from 30 to 50 percent. The five day outlook calls for 2 to 12 degrees below normal with colder spells and continued light snow through the period.
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Panhandle
One Store For Every 63 Persons In Cheyenne County
A local economic note shows Cheyenne County maintaining a high store density with one retail outlet for every 63 residents. The figure reflects town growth trends and commercial diversification across the county.
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Cheyenne County
Neon Firm To Remain In Sidney Under New Ownership
The Sidney Neon Co. will stay in Sidney under new ownership and the same management by James L. Hendricks. Sidney Flooring and Supply Co. purchased the business from Excell-Art Advertising Co. of Ft. Collins, Colorado, and moved the equipment to 12th Ave and Illinois St. The neon service will operate from the building’s north end, with additional offerings in storefront design, remodeling, sign painting, and vehicle lettering.
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Sidney Neon Co
Sidney
James L. Hendricks
Sidney Flooring and Supply Co
Excell-Art Advertising Co
Ft. Collins
Colo
Ken Pittam
12Th Ave
Illinois St
Neon
Hendricks
Denver
Excell Art Co
Pittam
M. W. Osborn
Blue Moon Cafe
la Petitte Beauty Salon
Don’s
Horrock’s
Fred Peters Repair
Chamber of Commerce Board Sets Sidney Promo Details
The C of C board discussed the May 2 3 4 promotion for Sidney linked to a fly in breakfast and airport dedication. The Tuesday meeting in Lodgepole covered membership gains from Feb 6 and plans for a blue print room in the chamber office to display available business space.
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Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Sidney
Lodgepole
Ken Pittam
Chamber Office
Five Petitions Approved For City Council Ballot
City Clerk Gordon Tobin confirms all five petitions meet signature requirements to place names on the April 2 ballot. Two four year seats and one unexpired two year term are up. no primary will be held. Candidates include George Elwell Jr, Dr Del Koch, J L Thorpe, Stan Larabee for four year, and George Elwell for two year. A caucus for two school board positions and the Police Court judgeship is set for Feb 27 at 7:30 p.m.
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Gordon Tobin
George Elwood
George Elwell, Jr
del Koch
J.L. Thorpe
Stan Larabee
Mr. Elwell
Scout Executive Will Return To Work In Ministry
Gene Goben, Scout Executive in the Tinta Tonka District since July 1966, resigns to return to the ministry. He will become pastor of the Church of Christ in Sidney, Montana, in early March, after which he and his family will move closer to his parents. Previously he served as pastor in Chadron.
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Gene Goben
Tinta Tonka
Church of Christ
Sidney
Mont
Chadron
Gobens
Montana
Local VFW Post Prepares Perpetual Charter in May
Post 610 Veterans of Foreign Wars plans a perpetual charter ceremony in early May during Loyalty Day. National Membership Director Robert A. Lowe will speak. total life members needed is 25. A flag for St Patrick’s Academy and a pancake feed on March 9 are also planned.
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Post 610
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Marion Whitaker
Robert A. Lowe
Kansas City
Ir. Lowe
Legion Club
St. Patrick’s Academy
Hall
Dick Dougherty
Ervin Smith
Buffalo
VFW
John Whitaker
Arraignment Likely Thursday for Youth in Fatal Crash
A 19 year old Potter man faces motor vehicle homicide charges after a Sidney girl, 19, died when a car driven by Jerry Christensen rear collided with another. Christensen may be arraigned Thursday as he remains hospitalized. a hold order and public defender represent him.
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Jerry Christensen
Potter
Sidney
Christensen
G. F. Bush
State Patrol
Jaqueline Rae Kurz
Thomas Buecker
Miss Kurz
Mr. Buecker
Buecker
Mr. Christensen
Ogallala Annexes 235 Acres Including I-80
Ogallala voters approve annexation of more than 235 acres south of the city, adding Interstate 80 to the city limits. The highway is under construction and expected to be completed by late November.
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Ogallala
Nebraska
Sidney Teachers Salary Raise Brings Base to 5800
Sidney school board approved a raise boosting starting pay from 5300 to 5800 with further increases up to 9930 for a master degree. The plan adds a heads of household premium and expands the schedule for a 97 teacher ratio, costing about 96000 with some staff reductions.
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Sidney
Board of Education
Russell Pedersen
Pedersen
T. R. Tillotson
Bill Fankhauser
George Hinn
Glenn Geiger
Goodyear Stores
Who's Who contest winner in Cheyenne County
Amy Vach of Sidney won 95 dollars in the Sidney Telegraph contest for perfectly solving clues to County Clerk Englert. She was the first name drawn among nearly 700 entries. Entries for a new contest must be submitted by Friday 4 p.m. to Ray's TV and Service Farmers Feed and Seed Moore's Glass and Paint Town and Country Market Triangle Sheet Metal.
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Amy Vach
Sidney
Sidney Telegraph
Cheyenne County
Ralph Englert
Ray’s TV and Service
Farmers Feed and Seed Co
Moore’s Glass and Paint
Town and Country Market
Triangle Sheet Metal
Ray's TV Sets Opening Event
Ray's TV and Service opens a new Jones Center location with a three day kickoff Thur Fri Sat inviting the public to tour the large store. Door prizes include a clock radio table model radio and a transistor radio with a 5 30 Saturday drawing. Free coffee and doughnuts for visitors.
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Ray
Jones Center
Sidney Telegraph
Ray’s
Wildcat Location in Cheyenne County Using Exeter Drilling
Patrick A. Doheny holds a wildcat oil location in Cheyenne County at No. 1-A Mather in section 23 16 52 on the SESW quarter with Exeter Drilling Co. contracted for operation.
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Patrick A. Doheny
Wildcat
Cheyenne County
Mather
SESW
Exeter Drilling Co
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Terry Ann Wieser
Maynard Wieser
Steven Brunnick
James Brunnick
Telegraph
James L, Hendricks
C of C
Donald Block
Land Bank
Gurley
Federal Land Bank of Sidney
Robert Nelson
Bridgeport
Millard Musil
Lawrence Engstrom
Kimball
Oren V. Clary
Lewellen
Dean Raber
Federal Land Bank of Omaha
Raber
John Peetz
PPP
Panhanlle Partners For Progress
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Western
Larry Clinton
Sidney National
American National
Mattie Bryan
Virgil Wynn
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