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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1969

Page

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Caucuses Set Tuesday for Cheyenne County Town and School

Cheyenne County caucuses are planned for Feb 25 with nominations for town and school board terms. Gurley Dalton Lodgepole and Potter locations will hold separate town and school caucuses, with three two year or two three year terms open on the boards. Sidney has no caucus as it is an off year for city and school boards.

Cheyenne County Sidney Gurley Lee Foster Virgil Schoemaker Allen Lessman Board of Education Kenneth Larson Don Bremer Dalton Harold Hernbloom Dick Smith Dale Wise Paul Franss Potter Legion Hall Keith Sprenger Wendel Mathewson Kenny Rose Bob Slama Leslie Wills

Telegraph changes church page format and notices

The Sidney Telegraph will publish only church service dates and times on the church page every Friday. Ministers are urged to use regular news columns for announcements of non service events, with Coming Events guidance and special stories for important matters.

Sidney Telegraph The Telegraph

Bill Would Put Public Notices On Radio And TV

A legislative proposal would add radio and television broadcasts to newspapers for public notices and constitutional amendments. Sponsored by Robert Clark of Sidney and W H Hasebrook of West Point, the plan seeks voter approval next year and expands official summaries of legal notices via broadcast media.

Robert Clark Sidney W. H.hasebroock West Point

American National Bank raises common stock to 300000

The American National Bank increased its common stock from 200000 to 300000 at the annual meeting. Comptroller of Currency approved the move and it strengthens the bank capital structure and lending limits. Total assets surpassed 10 million and officials announced new hires Jerome Buehrer as assistant cashier and Jack Flohr as security officer. A modernization program continues with carpeting remodeling and glass partition upgrades.

The American National Bank Comptroller of Currency American National Jerome Buehrer Jack Flohr

Air Cleared by Wet Snow Rises Across This Area

Light snows in this section of the state brought water to the ground and a hopeful omen for moisture in upcoming months. Roads were icy and slick Wednesday night into Thursday, but sunshine and mild temperatures helped clear surfaces. Ranchers in the sandhills faced stubborn cattle-feeding challenges amid ongoing snow barriers, while the Panhandle area saw more favorable conditions overall.

Sidney Nebraska Ogallala East Panhandle Sandhills

Turner elected president of Nebraska Grain Improvement Assn

Harry S. Turner of Turner Grain Company Cairo was elected President of the Nebraska Grain Improvement Association at the annual meeting in Omaha. He succeeds H. C. Van Houten of Lincoln, who joined the 1969 Executive Committee. Other officers named include Richard Johnson of Peavey Omaha Vice President Wayne Campbell Lodge Pole Vice President Harry Allery Omaha Grain Exchange Vice President Roger Cunningham First National Bank Lincoln Treasurer Duane Foote Lincoln Executive Secretary Frank Arney Omaha Chamber of Commerce Consultant and Robert Rauner Sidney named to the board of directors.

Omaha Harry S. Turner Turner Grain Company Cairo Nebraska Grain Improvement Association Turner H.C. van Houten Lincoln van Houten Richard Johnson The Peavey Company of Wayne Campbell Lodge Pole Harry Allery Omaha Grain Exchange Roger Cunningham First National Bank and Trust Company Duane Foote Frank Arney Omaha Chamber of Commerce Robert Rauner Sidney

Services Today For Mrs Sitz

Funeral services were held this afternoon at Gehrig and Son Funeral Home for Mrs Muriel Avis Sitz 78 who died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital She had been hospitalized for two weeks Rites were under the direction of Rev Ellis Votan of the First Christian Church Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery with pallbearers listed She was born December 16 1891 at Clarks Nebraska to Orren and Margaret Kimball Ross She and her husband the late LeRoy Sitz operated the Sitz Mill in Sidney for over 40 years Mr Sitz died last year Surviving are four cousins Dolly Mae Nesbitt Robert Manson Muriel Meyers all of Fullerton Nebraska and Mrs Jean Wise of Pine Bluffs Wyoming

Gehrig and Son Funeral Home Muriel Avis Sitz Memorial Hospital Ellis Votan First Christian Church Greenwood Cemetery Myron Roche W.W. Schulz Rich Brauer Sol Willis Sr Oren Cox W.F. Krueger Muriel Avis Ross

Panhandle Forecast Turns Partly Cloudy with Light Snow Risk

Partly cloudy forecast for this afternoon tonight and Saturday with highs around 30 to 40 and lows 5 to 15. Snow probability near zero. Five day outlook shows near normal temps through Wednesday with frequent changes and occasional snow. highs near 40s and lows in the teens to mid‑20s. Courtesy Frontier Airlines.

Panhandle Frontier Airlines

Oil Exploring In New Areas In Western Nebraska

New wildcat drilling expands in Scotts Bluff and Garden counties with Bethel Drilling and Benson-Montin-Greer as operators. Garden County’s No 1 Schmid north of Oshkosh is being drilled using Braden-Gear tools, while Cheyenne County reports two new tests. Cheyenne County leads state with three discoveries this year.

Nebraska Wildcat Scotts Bluff Garden Counties Bethel Drilling and Producing Co., Inc Rajewick Braden-Gear Co Garden County Cheyenne County Cecil Hendricks Gable Braden-Gear Patrick A. Do~heny

Weyerts Farmer Arthur Thompson Died Early Today

Arthur J. Thompson a 49 year old resident of Weyerts died unexpectedly at his farm home this morning Funeral services are set for 2 o clock Monday at the Immanuel Lutheran Church Weyerts with Rev Henry York officiating Burial will be in Weyerts Cemetery Craig Holchek Funeral Home is in charge He lived with his mother Mrs Annie Thompson and a brother Carl He was never married He also leaves a brother Lawrence of Sidney

Weyerts Arthur J. Thompson Immanuel Lutheran Church

Heart Sunday event discusses Nebraska heart disease fight

Nebraska Heart Association leaders from five counties met at Sidney Country Club to plan Heart Sunday on February 23. Dr John Platt presided, Douglas Campbell spoke on research progress, and Fred Peterson urged action as 1969 State Heart Fund Chairman. Over 30 attendees from Kimball Morrill Garden Deuel and Cheyenne counties attended.

Nebraska Heart Association Sidney Nebraska John Platt Cheyenne County Heart Fund Heart Cheyenne County Platz Douglas Campbell Scottsbluff Fred Peterson State Heart Fund Peterson Kimball Morrill Garden Deuel Cheyenne Heart Fund Ernest Meyer Lodgepole Herb Fastenau Gurley Harold Winkelman Ernie Deaver Dalton Don Benisek George Hart Ralph Panabaker Ernie Meyer Lincoln Fastenau John Platz

State Offers Tax Help On Alh Tuesdays

The State Tax Commission ERs office will have a field representative in Sidney the fourth Tuesday monthly to advise the public on state tax matters. Bill Oltmanns of Scottsbluff starts Feb 25 in a district court jury room from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The itinerant service aims to reach more taxpayers in their communities and may expand statewide after an experimental period. Taxpayers should bring supporting claims and records.

State Tax Commissioner’s Office Sidney Bill Oltmanns Scottsbluff Oltmanns Tax Commissioner State Labor Department

Franciscan nun exhorts farmers to unite for survival

Sister M. Thomas More, famed organizer of farm groups, urged Western Nebraska farmers to form unified organizations and back a joint marketing program. Speaking at Oshkosh and Sidney sessions of Western Nebraska Organized Agriculture, she urged aggressive advertising, consumer orientation, and rapid action to increase market power and stabilize livelihoods. The talks drew strong attendance despite blustery weather, with organizers praising the program.

Nebraska Farers M. Thomas More Oshkosh Sidney Kiwanis Rotary Chambers of Commerce Thomas More National Farmers Organization Holy Family College Michigan United States Feelig California Gene Lienemann WNOA

Deere Dealer Show On Farming Techniques 1969 Preview

The Sidney Implement Co authorized John Deere dealer for Cheyenne County and Peetz Colorado hosts a February 26 event. A lunch at 11 am features moving pictures on new farming techniques for 1969, with free lunch, door prizes including a John Deere roll guard, and remarks by E R Jimerson.

Sidney Implement Co Sidney Implement John Deere Cheyenne County Peetz Colo E. R Im Jimerson

Beet Agreement Accord Reached

A joint announcement in Denver by Robert R. Owen of The Great Western Sugar Company and Richard W. Blake of Greeley Colorado confirms a 1969 beet contract. It maintains the 1968 participation structure tying grower payments to the final net selling price and guarantees a minimum margin over New York raw cane sugar.

Denver Robert R. Owen Great Western Sugar Company Richard W. Blake Greeley Colorado Kansas Montana Wyoming Nebraska New York

69 Grain Sign-Up Gains Pace in Cheyenne County

Cheyenne County reports brisk 1969 wheat and feed grain sign up with about 40 percent of farmers signed. ASC manager Lawrence Thompson credits personal scheduling and favorable weather for the busier period while noting a statewide lag elsewhere. Sign-up closes March 21.

Cheyenne County Lawrence Thompson ASC Lincoln Nebraska Thompson Kenneth Stull

Reward Offered After 440 Pound Steer Missing Near Dalton

Glen Twarling of 15 miles west of Dalton reported to Sheriff Kermit Brumbaugh the loss of a 440 pound steer from his farm. He had searched three weeks before finding the hide abandoned in a field. A reward is offered for information leading to arrest and conviction of the responsible party or parties.

Glen Twarling Dalton Kermit Brumbaugh

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Dr. O’holieran Nebr Carilon Aneers Grain Assn Mrs. Sitz Deere Ready For Heart
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