Scottsbluff Accepts Transfer of Bluffs Airport Facilities
At a Saturday meeting the Scottsbluff city council signed final papers to accept federal terms to use maintain and operate the Bluffs airport facilities including hangars shops administration buildings and control towers. Homer Jenkins from the Missouri division of the army corps of engineers announced the action may be a revokable license not transferring title and allowing the government to reclaim control if needed.
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Jenkins
Drilling under way at Baxter site near Gering
Gering area oil well operations at the Baxter drilling company site near Kingrey hill two miles east of Gering await steel workers to erect the derrick. Footings are in place and Charlie Manor digs a slush pit while derrick materials have been hauled in.
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Gering
Baxter Drilling Company
Kingrey Hill
Charlie Manor
Dawes County Real Estate Transfer Records a Landmark Sale
Hana ford Jaggers of Alliance bought 6880 acres in Dawes county southeast area from Sue E Taylor for 76308 dollars. Jaggers operates the Alliance Livestock Commission Co and is a prominent local figure in this section.
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Chadron
Dawes County
Hanaford Jaggers
Alliance
Sue E. Taylor
Ao SM
Jaggers
Amerada Moves Old Rig Into Kansas Territory
Amerada Petroleum announces the Oster meyer rig is dismantled and moved to Kansas after reaching 5 111 feet in granite at the Chadron area wells. Ray Siefert notes this depth tops Amerada’s four Chadron wells from the past year, surpassing the Perry Moody record of 4 960 feet.
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Amerada
Kansas Territory
Crawford
Ostermeyer
Kansas
Ray Siefert
Amerada Petroleum Corporation
Nobel Drilling Corporation
Amerada Company
Chadron
Perry Moody
Cheyenne County Banks Report Near Nine Million in Deposits
Four Cheyenne County banks show total deposits of 8.97 million as of December 31, up from 7.26 million a year earlier. The American National Bank leads with 6.10 million, while the Potter and Lodgepole banks exceed one million each and the Dalton Bank tops 700 thousand. Officials note three banks surpassing the million-dollar mark for the first time, with bonds held by residents totaling about seven million. Loans remain low relative to deposits, with ready credit for farm or business growth. The outlook remains hopeful as winter wheat acreage holds steady and price supports bolster farmer earnings.
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Cheyenne County
American National Bank
Potter State Bank
Lodgepole State Bank
Dalton State Bank
American Naional Bank
Telegraph
Lodgepole State
Lodgepole Express
Hfe Ints
United States
Resolution to Freeze Bond Proceeds for City Power Improvements
City council on Friday night ordered proceeds from 145000 dollars of utility system revenue bonds placed in escrow at The American National Bank to prevent intermingling with other funds. Funds will be paid out only as work progresses on proposed power system improvements, though start may be months away due to labor and material delays. The bond issue received council approval weeks earlier after the power board cited growing demand in the city and rural areas served by the utility.
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American National Bank
Power Board
Weather cools in Panhandle Territory
The western Nebraska region saw notably colder conditions on Sunday and Monday with official low temperatures around nine above zero. Strong winds heightened the chill, though temperatures did not reach the levels of the pre Christmas cold wave.
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Nebraska
Your Date With Uncle Sam Rolls Around Again Jan. 15
Americans have a last chance by January 15 to file final estimates of 1945 income tax and to make the final quarterly payment. Farmers may delay using the January 15 date, and those who file timely returns with payment can combine filing and declaration. Other estimators may file form 1040 by January 15 to settle their tax.
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Uncle Sam
Wege
Lighting Proposal Discussed for Sidney Streets
Sidney city council discussed improving street lighting with the power board. Councilman Dorwart, lighting chair, floated higher candlepower. budget concerns were raised. Mayor Thomas noted West Newton Street lacked lights and urged improvements for new residential areas. Some officials urged negotiating a new contract to gain better lighting at current costs.
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Glen Bales
Tenth
Illinois St
D. R. Thomas
West Newton St
Dorwart
Power Board
Nelson Mintken Not On Honor Roll List
The Telegraph notes Parker Nelson of Potter and Warren Mintken of Dalton are missing from the Cheyenne county honor roll. Records are checked to see if they are listed as Missing in Action or officially dead. The Our Honored Dead section reflects only war department confirmed deaths.
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Telegraph
Parker Nelson
Potter
Warren Mintken
Dalton
Cheyenne County
War Department
New 1946 Mercury Displayed By Gibson
The 1946 Mercury is on display at Joe A. Gibson Inc showrooms after arriving late last week and placed on display Saturday. Ford Motor Co. features are highlighted as refinements and engineering leadership. A local Ford Mercury Lincoln dealers advertisement invites the public to view the new Mercury.
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Joe A. Gibson
Army Plane Lands After Short Flight Emergency Landing
A C-45 army plane en route from Fort Worth Texas to Colorado Springs overshot its mark Thursday night and made an emergency landing at Sidney Field at 9 15 p m The aircraft departed Fort Worth at 5 p m carrying two army officers The incident involved no injuries and the cause of the deviation was not stated
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Mintken
Tex Chandler
Cheyenne
Buick
Everts
Egbert
Fort Worth
Texas
Colorado Springs
Sidney, Field
Forth Worth
County Leaders Explain Soil Conservation Districts
Cheyenne County Soil Conservation Committee explained district workings to about 50 farmers and Sidney High School’s Vo Ag class. Chairman Clyde Johnson, with prior extension service experience, outlined district formation steps and benefits, noting equipment loans and cost reductions for moving soil and leveling land.
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Cheyenne County Soil Conservation Committee
Vo. Ag
Sidney High School
Clyde Johnson
Johnson
Wyoming Extension Service
Worland
Wyo
Arvin Livingston
Sidney
Ray l L. Cruise
George A. Coulter
Potter
Fred Lehmkuhl
Lodgepole
George Harmon
Scottsbluff
Two Farm Sales On Schedule This Week
The Telegraph lists two farm sales this week. Francis McElfresh holds a Wednesday sale four miles west and three-fourths mile north of Sidney at 11 o clock with lunch by The Plainview Club. he offers livestock equipment and household goods. Kenneth Rose sells Thursday at 20 miles north of Potter starting at 11 with lunch by The Royal Neighbors. Col. A B Rapp is auctioneer and Potter State Bank clerk.
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Telegraph
Francis McElfresh
Sidney
Plainview Club
Col
A. B. Rapp
American National Bank
Kenneth Rose
Potter
The
Potter State Bank
Babcock Cracks Ice In Political Filings
R A Ray Babcock filed Friday for a second term in the state legislature from the Forty third district opening the primary campaign in Cheyenne county. A Sidney resident since 1934 he has long been involved in western Nebraska business and farming. The district includes Cheyenne Kimball Banner and Morrill counties and Babcock, a fresh man legislator last term, drew favorable attention from constituents and colleagues. County offices with terms expiring this year include few incumbents such as County Judge Robert A Barlow and Commissioner Cecil Hunt.
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R. A
Ray) Babcock
Cheyenne
Babcock
Sidney
Potter
Nebraska
Kimball
Banner
Morrill
Citywide Victory Clothing Collection Set for Saturday
A Sidney drive to collect usable clothing and bedding for war afflicted areas will occur Saturday morning January 12. Donors should bundle clothing, tie shoes in pairs, and place items on the curb by nine o clock. A note with donor name and address is encouraged. A downtown depot will accept donations at the Osborn garage showroom.
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Sidney
J. K. Mahr
Osborn Garage
Guy V. Doran
Fair Association Favored By Cheyenne County Chamber
The Cheyenne county chamber of commerce board recommended forming a county fair association to run the annual fair like Scotts Bluff and Kimball counties. It directed the president to appoint a committee of responsible citizens to study neighboring county setups at once.
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Cheyenne County
Scotts Bluff
Kimball
Chamber of Commerce Board of
New Plan Set For 4-H Work In Cheyenne County
Cheyenne County 4-H establishes a governing body under a new constitution and by laws to guide leader selection and duties. At a January 3 meeting in the county courthouse, 4-H Executive Committee members and club leaders formed the 1945 county committee and named a five member governing board. Continued on page 8.
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Cheyenne County
4-H
Sturdy Robin Braves Winter Gales In Sidney
East end residents report a robin lingered all winter in Sidney despite frigid weather. The bird endured 15 below readings and remains active through Friday and Saturday, showing resilience and unlikely stamina for the season.
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Sidney
The
Telegraph
Florida
Mercury
Charles Meek Dead After Long Illness
Charles Meek 62, a retired farmer, died Sunday at Lodgepole after a long illness. He formerly lived north of Sundl, moved to Lodgepole months ago, and was a native of Rock Port Missouri. He had resided in Cheyenne county about twenty years. The body was taken to The Craig Home for Funerals with services pending. Survivors could not be confirmed at press time.
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Charles Meek
Lodgepole
Sundl
Mrr. Meek
Rockport
Cheyenne County
Craig Home
Grass Fire Threatens Buildings Near Sidney Event
The fire department was called Thursday afternoon to the old Gladwell farm two miles southwest of Sidney where weeds ignited and threatened adjoining buildings. Flames were brought under control with no damage reported.
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Gladwell Farm
Sidney
FHA Encourages Use of Existing Homes to Help Veterans
Sidney residents are urged to cooperate with the FHA to maximize use of existing structures for housing. Director Holger Helm says the agency will resume insuring property improvement loans up to 5000 dollars for seven years to aid returning World War II veterans, with occupancy priority given to veterans in designated War Housing Areas.
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Sidney
Holger Helm
Federal Housing Administration
FHA
Holm
Washington
Helm
Sidney At Kimball In First League Tilt
Sidney's basketball team resumes action tonight at Kimball as they test a peak season against Scottsbluff Bearcats. Coach Leo Shuman fields a sharpshooting lineup for 1946, with Kimball improving enough to threaten in front of the home crowd. Other conference results include Scottsbluff 37 McCook 30 and Mitchell 52 Morrill 20.
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Sidney
Kimball
Scotisbluff Bearcats
Leo Shuman
Maroons
Longhorns
Chappell
Scottsbluff
McCook
Minatare
Gering
Mitchell
Morrill
Bayard
Bridgeport
Oshkosh
Ogallala
Former Resident of Community Is Dead
Mrs. R. C. Rector died December 26 in Bremerton Washington after five years of ill health. Former residents of Sidney, she and her husband Mr Rector left a daughter Ina, 12. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Westover of Bremerton who once lived on a farm west of Gurley.
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R. C. Rector
Bremerton
Washington
Frank Westover
Rector
Sidney
Ina
A. E. Westover
Gurley
Aide Plan Is Proposed to City Board
The city council debated a proposal to hire an “assistant to the mayor and council” and a chamber of commerce secretary, with funding of about 4,900 dollars annually. They requested detailed data on duties and costs before acting, while critics doubted its value and noted potential overlaps with city manager functions.
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Aide
Chamber of Commerce
John Martinosky
A. E. Wright
J. K. Mahr
Civic Club
Council
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Ray Mintken
Manganaro Hospital
Cliff Everts
Panhandle Territory
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Gibson
Reed
Wayne O. Reed
State Board of Educational Lands and Funds
Board of Education For State Normal Schools
State Veterans’ Service Coordinating Committee
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