Moisture Uplifts Nebraskas Farmers Amid Slim Prospects
A Cheyenne County snow event offered brief optimism for western Nebraska farmers. One to three inches fell with winds clearing some fields, but experts say only more moisture through March and April will lift the farm economy. Livestock, wheat, feed levels, and winter losses are noted, while Washington action is anticipated to aid remedial farm measures as spring work begins.
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Cheyenne County
Panhandle
Nebraska
Washington
Congress
Weekly Review
Welcome Snowfall Blankets County Dalton Has Most
A welcome snowfall began Monday afternoon across Cheyenne County with 1.7 to 3.5 inches of snow and moisture ranging from .09 to .24 inches. Dalton reported the heaviest moisture at .24 inches in 3.5 inches, while Potter Lodgepole Sidney and other areas logged lighter totals and lingering white fields. Temperatures fell from mid 40s to single digits, with roads iced or snowy west and south of a Mer riman to Columbus corridor and eight inches near Crawford and Harrison.
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Cheyenne
Dalton
Don Dey Ermand
Dey Ermand
Potter
George Coulter Jr
Henry Jenik
Lodgepole
Sidney
Dave Elis
Federal Aviation Agency
Weather Station
Merriman
Broken Bow
Ord
Columbus
John McMeekin
Highway Department
Ogallala-Big Springs
Crawford
Harrison
Weather Outlook With Light Snow Likely
Fair this afternoon and tonight. Mostly cloudy with occasional light snow tomorrow. Lows tonight 10 to 20 degrees. Highs tomorrow 25 to 35 degrees.
Leap Year Baby Gift Push in Sidney Nebraska
The first baby born in Cheyenne County hospital after midnight Feb 28 may receive cash and gifts from the Sidney Chamber of Commerce and local retailers as part of Leap Year Dollar Days. If no Leap Year baby appears on Feb 29, the first birth after that date will still earn many gifts, with stores encouraged to participate to climax the retail event.
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Cheyenne County
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Sidney
Chamber of Commerce
United Fund Receives Major Corporate Donation
Morrison-Knudson Co Inc and associates boosted the United Fund total to 15592.87 led by a 972.24 company gift. Benny Hochman, general chairman, said the donation came mainly from company employees. The fund aimed for 17000, but even so the tally surpassed prior records by 2500.
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Morrison-Knudson Co, Inc, and Associates
United Fund
Benny Hochman
Morrison-Knudsen
Hochman
Hartmann Invited to Midwestern Symposium at UNL
Elmer Hartmann, Sidney High School educator, is among 700 attendees invited to the Great Plains Assembly March 12–15 at the Nebraska Center for Continuing Education in Lincoln. The Eisenhower era American Assembly program fosters discussion on population growth and its global economic social political and spiritual impacts with UNL and Columbia University backing. Hartmann plans to attend as a guest of the universities.
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Elmer Hartmann
Great Plains Assembly
Nebraska Center For Continuing Education
Lincoln
Hartmann
Clifford M. Hardin
University of Nebraska
American Assembly
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Columbia University
American Assembly of Columbia University
Sidney High School
Colwell Considered As Democratic Candidate In 3rd District
Dr William Colwell wheat and cattle rancher from Hay Springs has been asked to run for Congress in Nebraska's Third District. If he files he would challenge Republican Dave Martin of Kearney. Colwell, with a degree in agricultural economics, leads the Nebraska Wheat Growers Association and heads the governor's agricultural PR committee. Andrew K Parkansky of Scottsbluff is the sole other filer for the nomination.
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William Colwell
Hay Springs
Dave Martin
Kearney
Colwell
Nebraska Wheat Growers Association
Frank Morrison
Andrew K. Parkansky
Scottsbluff
Toledo St Bridge Considered Near Sidney Park
The City of Sidney studies a concrete bridge over Lodgepole Creek on Toledo Street just north of the city park. It would have two 30 inch culverts to handle normal flow while overflowing in floods, providing a new route to Memorial Hospital and a straight link from Sidney to State Route 19. Estimated cost by the engineer is a little over $7,200 with construction details to be determined.
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Sidney
Lodgepole Creek
Toledo St
Memorial Hospital
Public Road Meet Friday Hearing on 1964 county road plan
Citizens may speak at a public hearing Friday at 10 in the courthouse commissioners room. The county commission will review the 1964 road plan including construction, repair, maintenance schedules, equipment purchases, and priorities, and set road and bridge standards. The hearing invites all interested to share ideas on county roads.
Senators Told Trade School Is Not Needed in Nebraska
Nebraska private trade school representatives told the Legislative Council Committee on Vocational Education that demand for vocational training has not been sufficient to meet capacity. Omaha voices from Universal Trade School and Radio Engineering Institute said many graduates must leave Nebraska for work, while calls for a second state trade school grow. Milford hosts the only state trade school, with industrial leaders noting staff shortages hinder new industry.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
George Abdoudi
Universal Trade School
Omaha
Legisative Council Committee On
W. B. Weddington
Radio Engineering Institute
Milford
Paving District Proposed for Sky Manor Approach Road
Sidney City Council Monday night proposed a paving district to hard surface the Sky Manor approach. The district would include 16th Ave from Birch to Ash and Sky Manor Road up to Sky Manor Addition with costs mainly borne by Sky Manor property owners. Estimated Sky Manor charges total about 8517.50 after city walkway and intersection costs. 97 lots would be assessed. No objections were raised at the meeting.
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Sidney City
Sky Manor
16Th Ave
Birch
Ash St
Sidney
Stram
Perez Caps Honor Grad In Red Leg NCO Academy
Sgt. Juan Perez of Battery B 1st Battalion 168th Artillery Sidney topped a class of 12 at a two Sunday Red Leg NCO Academy graduation held in Scottsbluff. He serves with the National Guard and has 12 years service. instructors included Sgt. Dan Rowan with others named Rodriguez Grothe Cronk Niekum. Major Richard Daniels congratulated him at the ceremony.
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National Guard
Juan Perez
168Th Artillery
Sidney
Scottsbluff
Perez
Richard Daniels
Sioux Army Depot
Luis Rodriguez
George Grothe
Spencer Cronk
George Niekum
Dan Rowan
Deadlines Near for Filing for Office This Year
Incumbents may seek different offices with a March 3 deadline while March 13 applies to other political and non political candidates. Filing in Cheyenne County is through County Clerk Ralph Englert. Speculation centers on Fred Seaton of Hastings possibly seeking the governor’s seat after a defeat two years ago.
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Ralph Englert
Cheyenne
Car Fire on Manor Road Damages 1961 Dodge
Firefighters responded to 1637 Manor Road at 2 12 p m Monday extinguishing a blaze in Richard Jackson s 1961 Dodge owned by Jackson The fire chief said the cause was likely a lighted cigarette with damage estimated near 100 dollars plus repairs
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Sidney
Manor Road
Richard Jackson
Harvey Vizina
Jackson
Special Sale Set Saturday at Sidney Livestock Pavilion
A special livestock sale is planned for Saturday at the Sidney Livestock Sale Pavilion featuring 800 to 1000 head from regional producers. Cattle in the ring recently exceed 600 head over two weeks, with strong demand for fat hogs and feeder pigs despite weaker markets. Leaders contributing stock include Lloyd Dunbar 3R Ranch Paul Murdoch Clarence Beyers Harry Anderson from Nebraska Wyoming and Colorado. A bull sale is planned for March 7 with consignments from Arvin Livingston Art McMillen and Sons Bob Spearow St George Ranch and Joe McMillan among others. phone numbers 254-5974 254-3546 254-4290 for listings.
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Sidney
Lloyd Dunbar
3R Ranch
Paul Murdoch
Clarence Beyers
Harry Anderson
Nebraska
Wyoming
Colorado
Northeastern Motor Freight opens Sidney terminal
Northeastern Motor Freight Inc has opened its terminal at 15th and Toledo in Sidney and offers overnight pickup and delivery between Sidney and Denver. George Ott named terminal manager. Ott says late afternoon Denver pickups enable next morning Sidney delivery and inter line service beyond Sidney. Denver Sidney overnight service already boosting local business.
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Northeastern Motor Freight Inc
Sidney
15Th
Toledo St
Denver
George Ott
Ott
Northeastern
Denver-Sidney
Bond sales report for Cheyenne County in January
Cheyenne County residents bought 149,260 dollars of Series E and H savings bonds in January, representing 15 percent of the county's annual quota. The report highlights county participation and the ongoing bond drive.
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Cheyenne County
Car Train Collision in Sidney Causes $300 Damage
An eastbound 1964 Plymouth driven by Gayland T Crawford struck Union Pacific coach 124 at the Union Pacific switch on Highway 30 at 6 30 p m Tuesday. Crawford failed to see signals and was charged with drunken driving. No injuries or railroad damage. Union Pacific crew included Engineer Cedar Burl and Fireman J McConnahay. A number of other minor accidents were reported by Sidney Police in recent days.
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Union Pacific
Highway 30
East
Sidney
Gayland T.crawford
Crawford
U. P
Cedarburl
J. McConnahay
John Curless
Art Ostermeier
A. H. Ostermeier
15Th
Newton
Chevrolet
Irene R. Seelmeyer
Laredo
Cora D. Martinez
Toledo
Martinez
Seelmeyer
Brandin’ Iron
Willa K. Simpson
Deward Jelinek
King
13Th
Illinois
James L. Hare
Jess F. Rowe
Hare
Rowe
Ilinois
Ford
Alfred L. Matthews
Charles Hawkins Jr
Grant
Matthews
Hawkins
McCook Man Named to Nebraska Oil and Gas Commission
Governor Frank Morrison announces Cliff Griffin of McCook to the Nebraska Oil and Gas Commission replacing the late G. H. Doran who served since establishment. Griffin is manager of the McCook Chamber of Commerce with other members Ray Smith of Chappell and Fred Enders of Kimball.
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Frank Morrison
Cliff Griffin
McCook
Nebraska Oil and Gas Commission
G. H
Blip) Doran
Griffin
Chamber of Commerce
Ray Smith
Chappell
Fred Enders
Kimball
49.9 Percent Gas Hike Requested At Scottsbluff
Scotts Bluff City Council denied the Kansas-Nebraska Natural Gas Company request for a 49.9 percent rate increase. A public hearing was scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on March 12 to consider the matter.
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Scottsbluff
Kansas-Nebraska Natural Gas Company
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St. Pat’s
Gene Kurkowski
Alan Dillman
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Big Springs
Bill Zink
Fred Rathman
Dalton Legion
Andersen
Sgt. Perez
Northeastern Motor Freight Terminal
Doran
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