New C of C Leaders Highlight Nebraska Business Ties
Ken Pittam of Sidney and E. K. Yanney of Lodgepole are elected president and vice president of the Sidney Chamber of Commerce. Pittam built Sidney Flooring and Supply and chaired the retail committee, while Yanney owns First State Bank of Lodgepole and holds multiple banking and fraternal affiliations.
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Ken Pittam
Sidney
E. K. Yanney
Lodgepole
Sidney Chamber
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Nebraska
Mr. Pittam
Gambles
Sidney Flooring and Supply
Chamber of Commerce
Sidney Lions Club
Lorraine
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Yanney
First State Bank
Kearney
National Bank of Commerce
Lincoln
Nebr
University of Nebraska
University of Colorado
Institute For Financial Management
Graduate School of Harvard
Rutgers
Brunswick
N. J
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Lions Club
Masonic Lodge
Shrine Lodge
Hastings
York Rite Lodge
Stan Larabee
Happel Rites on Wednesday
Funeral services were held Wednesday at the First Methodist Church for Walter H. Happel 78 who died Monday at Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Rev John Stayton officiated burial was in Greenwood Cemetery with Craig-Holechek Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include his widow Martha three daughters two sons three sisters seventeen grandchildren and other relatives.
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First Methodist Church
Walter H. Happel
Memorial Hospital
John Stayton
Greenwood Cemetery
Craig-Holechek Funeral Home
Lannie Covall
Larry Happel
Robert Saxton Sr
Robert Saxton Jr
Kenneth Merscheim
Richard Reinmuth
Services for Sidney H. Williams Held in Potter
Sidney H. Williams aged 69 of Potter died after a heart attack and Memorial Hospital transfer. Funeral services were conducted at Potter Methodist Church with burial at Potter Cemetery. Survivors include his wife Cora, daughters Mildred Ha worth and Phyllis Snyder, a brother Roland Williams, three sisters, and five grandchildren. Memorials are for the Potter Methodist Church or Potter Rescue Unit. Williams farmed in the Potter area since 1948 after moving from Appanoose County Iowa.
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Sidney H. Williams
Potter
Potter Methodist Church
Erwin Kiel
Clyde Nelson
Elmer Jung
Doug Reetz
George Schnell
Rudy Dedic
Kenneth Rose
Craig-Holechek
Potter Rescue
Williams
Memorial Hospital
Appanoose County
Iowa
Cora B. Stebbins
Mildred E, Haworth
Kowa
Kan
Phyllis E
Snyder
Corvallis
Ore
Roland Williams
Brady
Court Drops 2 Assault Cases in Sidney
Assault charges against two Sidney youths were dismissed in County Court by County Judge Sydney Finch. Roger Abrams and Rick Tileghman appeared Thursday after being accused of assaulting a Sidney man on December 24. The judge said evidence lacked substance for a conviction. both youths have prior court records.
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Sidney
Roger Abrams
Rick Tileghman
Sydney Finch
Finch
Mrs. Howerter Buried in Sidney Funeral
Final rites were held Thursday in Sidney for 86 year old Mrs. Thomas Howerter Sr. who died Saturday at a Sterling Colorado nursing home. Services were at the First Methodist Church with Rev. John Stayton officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include the widow er four sons three daughters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Sidney
Thomas Howerter Sr
Sterling, Colo
First Methodist Church
John Stayton
Greenwood Cemetery
Craig-Holeciek Funeral Home
Delbert Namath
Stewart Howerter
Jerry Howerter
Henry Loebe
Ronald Howerter
Larry Whitten
Bette Howerter
Denver
Dalton School Supt Krause to resign at term end
Dalton Public School Superintendent Richard Krause will leave at the end of the current term after eight years in Dalton. He plans to pursue a position in a larger system and notes he and his family are happy in Dalton. Krause helped supervise the construction and opening of a new school building.
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Richard Krause
Dalton Public School
Dalton Board of Education
Supt. Krause
Dalton
Kearney State College
Oxord
Neb
Kearney State
Nebraska Adopts Income Tax With 1967 Legislature
The Nebraska income tax takes effect at the start of 1969 with a seven dollar per person food credit. Taxpayers face payroll deductions like federal taxes, and only about 60 percent of Nebraskans may owe state tax after credits. A 1969 New Year’s implementation is in question amid initiative petitions by the Nebraska Taxpayers Council seeking to outlaw the tax.
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Cornhusker
Associated Press
Murrell B. McNeil
Nebraska Taxpayers Council
North Platte
Ellison Pharmacy
Internal Revenue Service
Bison Pharmacy
Area School Heads Meet Here for Negotiations Workshop
Western Nebraska area school administrators gather Saturday for an all day workshop on professional negotiations between teachers and districts. Prepared materials and taped Lincoln panel guidance will be reviewed at the senior high school cafeteria starting at 8:30 a.m. under Dr. George Bailey of Bellevue leading discussions.
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Western Nebraska
Lincoln
Nebraska
George Bailey
Bellevue
Police Warn Dog Owners of Leash Law Here
Sidney police warn residents that a leash law is in effect at all times as dogs roam free. Patrolman Les Couch notes many owners confuse licensing with permission to unleash pets. Dozens of loose dogs have prompted calls, with about one dog destroyed daily last month after owners failed to claim them at the pound.
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Sidney
Les Couch
Medieval York bell foundry unearthed beneath tower
An historic 13th century bell foundry beneath York Minster’s central tower was uncovered during engineering work to strengthen the building. The foundry dated to the era of John le Romanus and produced bells for the belfry once on the site.
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York
England
APA
York Munster
John le Romanus
Women In 39 Percent Of City Auto Mishaps
Police statistics for December show women involved in 39 percent of city auto accidents, men 61 percent. Under 21 years old accounted for 38 percent, those over 21 for 62 percent. A total of 51 accidents with 91 drivers, icy streets blamed for the higher rate.
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Sidney
State Patrol Reports Its 1967 Business
The Nebraska State Patrol in a three county area around Sidney reports 1967 activity similar to 1966. Patrolmen from Sidney Kimball and Chappell logged 499230 miles, gave 69 safety programs, aided 2580 motorists, removed 1496 obstructions, issued 7881 warnings and 6504 defect cards, conducted 2776 court citations including 131 for DUI, recovered 17 stolen cars and made 41 felony arrests, investigated 345 accidents with five fatalities. Felix Koenig notes December traffic rises due to weather. November had 25 investigations and December 44 checks.
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Nebraska State Patrol
Sidney
Kimball
Chappell
Kimball County
Cheyenne
Devel
Set
Felix Koenig
Stolen hubcaps reported in December theft
Edward Koester told police that four wire spoke hubcaps were taken from his car on December 31 while parked at 15th and Illinois. Police are investigating the theft.
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Edward Koester
15Th and
Dlinois
Charities Seek Extra Funds After Pound Devaluation
British charities including Christian Aid Oxfam and Save the Children Fund face heavier overseas program costs due to pound devaluation. They estimate needing about half a million pounds additional yearly to offset the exchange rate drop.
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Charity
London
Mani
Christian Aid
Oxfam
Save the Children Fund
Ellison Calls TIP a Free Consumer Service via Efficiency
Mr. Ellison describes TIP as an example of computer technology offering a direct free service to consumers. He asserts the system lowers pharmacist costs by reducing bookkeeping time.
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Ellison Rexall Pharmacy
Warren Ellison
Ellison Pharmacy
TIP
Ellison
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