Nebraska NSIA meets to oppose federal aid and retain local school control
Rural patrons gather at the National Guard Armory led by Willard Carpenter to organize a Cheyenne County NSIA branch. They reelect officers, elect two directors, and aim to raise funds for projects while opposing compulsory re-districting, K-12 plans, and federal education aid tied to supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard Armory
Nebraska School Improvement Assn
Cheyenne County
Willard Carpenter
Sioux County
Clarence Maupin
Scotts Bluff County
Benton Marshall
NSIA
Dawes County
Clarence Miller
Dalton
LaVern Flessner
Stanley Krueger
Sidney
Rennie Nienhuser
George Narjes
Lodgepole
State of
Nebraska
C of C Plans Busy 1964 Program in Sidney
Sidney Chamber of Commerce board met at Yendis Cafe to map a strong 1964. They postponed the annual meeting to January 28 at 6 45 p.m. at Fr Sidney Motor Hotel to review last year and outline plans. Moran cited total board attendance.
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C of C
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Yendis Cafe
Fr. Sidney Motor Hotel
Wayne Moran
New C of C President Jimerson Outlines 12 Month Plan
E. R. Gimmy Jimerson, now C of C president, succeeds retiring Ken Noteboom and targets the year ahead. An official budget over 18000 dollars was approved. Top committee appointments include Agriculture Lew Mehling Civic Affairs W J Robinson and Frank Mattoon Commercial A W Bill Peterson Industrial Lloyd Carr Leo Krieger and Ralph Welch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R
Gimmy) Jimerson
C of C
Ken Noteboom
O.K
Lew Mehling
W. J. Robinson
Frank Mattoon
A. W
Bill) Peterson
Lloyd Carr
Leo Krieger
Ralph Welch
Change proposals target by laws and board terms
The board plans to recommend by law and constitution changes to the general membership. Proposals would extend C of C activities to Sidney Nebraska and Cheyenne County and limit board members to two consecutive terms with at least one year between terms. Forty three 1964 memberships have been received by mail.
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C of C
Sidney
Nebraska
Cheyenne
Board Sets Regular Meetings and Plans 1963 Activities
The board fixed regular meetings for the first and third Wednesdays at seven. Next session is January 14 at Rail's Cafe. They reviewed 1963 finances, noting the C of C operated in the black with a small year end balance. A brochure layout to recount 1963 activities was approved, and upcoming events include the Chuck Wagon dinner, state community betterment contest participation, and efforts to attract new industries and payrolls for Sidney.
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Rail
C of C
Industrial Committee
Sidney
Community leaders map ambitious Cheyenne County year
President Is Hopeful says the new board, eager to tackle 1964 problems, signals a progressive year for Cheyenne County. He calls for broad cooperation of business and professional people to expand the C of C territory and unite Sidney with the county. Moran also expresses confidence after the first meeting.
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Jimerson
Cheyenne County
C of C
Sidney
Religious Drama Group To Meet
Steering committee for the Holy Week production sponsored by the Sidney Ministerial Association will meet Sunday January 12 at 3 p m in Grace Baptist Church. Each member church’s representative will attend, with Mrs Weert Frerichs directing the presentation also slated to attend.
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Sidney Ministerial Association
Grace Baptist Church
Ministerial Association
James Greene
Weert Frerichs
Weather outlook from today to tomorrow
Partly cloudy this afternoon and generally fair tonight and tomorrow. Lows tonight are 0 to 10 above, highs tomorrow range from 25 to 35.
Wheat bill push to offset 1964 farmer income drop
A Washington House wheat subcommittee moves fast to pass legislation to prevent an estimated 600 million loss in 1964 income for farmers. Chairman Graham Purcell schedules a session with Agriculture Secretary Freeman to hear Johnson administration’s wheat program recommendations.
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Washington
House
Graham Purcell
D-Tex
Agriculture
Orville Freeman
Johnson
Purcell
Congress
Penney Retail Head Chairs Sidney Chamber Committee
Tom Hennig, Penney store manager, elected chair of the Sidney Chamber of Commerce retail committee. Edward Haupt becomes vice chair. Bob Lloyd and Sid ney Clothier and Lloyd Lockwood were predecessors. The panel set monthly Sidney Value Days and multiple Dollar Day events through 1965 plus Christmas weekend openings and holiday closings.
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Tom Hennig
Penney
Chamber of Commerce
Hennig
Bob Lloyd
Sidney Clothier
Edward Haupt
Lloyd Lockwood
Chase
Hallus Shaft Received by Sidney Jaycees Meeting
Five Kimball Jaycees led by Jim Sterup presented the Hallus Shaft to Sidney Jaycees president Ed Haupt. The rubber mallet, designed by Joe Hallus, travels between chapters to encourage member visits. Sidney Jaycees must return it within four days to another local group.
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Kimball Jaycees
Jim Sterup
Sidney Jaycee
Jaycee Legion Club
Ed Haupt
John Elwell Jr
Jaycees’ Farmers Firemen
Christmas Tree Renews Growth
The Farm Corner column by Ivan Liljegren notes a Christmas tree that regrows after being cut and redecorated, illustrating resilience and ongoing life after festive use. It reflects on horticultural habits and seasonal traditions.
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Farm Corner
Ivan Liljegren
Two Extension Directors to be Elected at Cheyenne County Meeting
Two directors will be elected to the Cheyenne County Extension Sponsoring Board at the annual meeting next Wednesday January 15. The session in the 4-H Building starts at 1 30 p m and is open to the public. A successor will be named for Mrs Bob Irwin who has served the limit of two terms from the Southeast District. Nominated are Mrs Herb Hruska Jr and Vern Brauer for the Southeast post and Joe Policky who has served one term for the Southwest District. Also nominated is Mrs Virgil Walters. Holdover members include Mrs Dale Flora Dalton and Ralph Spearow Sydney and Dolan Larson Gurley Northwest District. Automatically named are the council chairs. Regular business will be led by Mr Policky chairman with annual reports from county agents Ivan Liljegren and Miss Gayle Sample and slides of work from the past year.
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Cheyenne County Extension
Bob Irwin
Herb Hruska Jr
Vern Brauer
Joe Policky
Virgil Walters
Dale Flora
Dalton
Ralph Spearow
Sidney
Dolan Larson
Gurley
Northwest District
Home Extension Council
4-H
Policky
Ivan Liljegren
Gayle Sample
Two Men Nabbed After Fight On Dalton Street
Scottsbluff residents Spencer Trejon and Gary Weidman allegedly disturbed Dalton Street Monday morning and resisted Town Marshal Ernie Heine. They briefly escaped, headed north by car, were captured by Bridgeport officers, jailed overnight, and brought to Cheyenne County Jail Tuesday. They appeared before Judge C. W. Smith seeking a county court hearing and were released on $500 bond.
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Scottsbluff
Spencer Trejon
Gary Weidman
Dalton
Ernie Heine
Mr. Heine
Bridgeport
Cheyenne County
C. W. Smith
License Tag Sales Are Brisk in Cheyenne County
At Cheyenne County treasurer office tag sales have surged since January 2 with 1066 tags sold by Tuesday afternoon. State official Harry Noble assisted local officials to clarify new laws affecting licensing, weighing, and vehicle classifications for trucks, trailers, and various plate categories.
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Cheyenne County
Mable Jorgensen
Jorgensen
Harry Noble
State Motor Vehicle Department
Lincoln
Lloyd Mintken
Ralph Englert
Carnival Group
Wheat crop needs cover to guard against wind and cold
Nebraska observers warn that wind and low temperatures could damage winter wheat and other fall seeded crops if dry soil and little snow persist. The State Federal Division notes unusually low surface and subsoil moisture, mild weather last week removed snow cover, and ongoing field work. Cattle on open ranges improve while feedlots face dusty conditions and respiratory trouble. Hay and grain supplies remain generally adequate for current needs.
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Nebraska
State
Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics
Board Hires Teacher for North Ward
The Sidney board of education granted a leave of absence for second semester to Dorothy Teel a North Ward fourth grade teacher Replacing Teel at North will be Betty Robison The board directed Superintendent Pedersen to draft specifications for a new activities bus Construction of additions to the Senior and Junior High Schools is progressing well
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Sidney Board of Education
Dorothy Teel
North Ward
Teel
North
Betty Robison
Russell Pedersen
Murder Charge Filed in Slaying of Bill Shamis at Liquor Store
First degree murder charges are filed against Eldon Porter, 40, for the shooting death of William Shamis, 66, at a Cheyenne County liquor store. Porter was arraigned, bound over to district court without bond, and a potential death penalty is being pursued under Nebraska’s new statute.
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Eldon Porter
William Shamis
Porter
C. W. Smith
John Peetz
Cheyenne County
Star Market
Sol Willis
Mr. Shamis
Shamis
Peetz
Nebraska
Willis
Harold Glanz
W. W. Schulz
Hiquor
Olinois St
Alliance
Coroner Jury Returns Verdict in Cheyenne Murder Case
Eldon Porter, 40, appeared before Judge C W Smith and was charged with first degree murder in the Saturday night death of 66-year-old Bill Shamis. Porter waived county hearing, bound over to district court without bail. Coroner’s jury found Shamis feloniously killed by a person or persons known or unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Porter
Cheyenne
Bill Shamis
C. W. Smith
John Peetz Jr
Jurors Called for January Term of District Court
The January term of district court opened Monday with Judge John H. Kins of Kimball setting the docket. Criminal and civil cases are tentatively scheduled. Jurors have been drawn and are being notified by clerk Mrs. Ruby Henkie to report on January 20.
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John H. Kins
Kimball
Ruby Henkie
Commissioners To Organize Tuesday In Cheyenne County
Cheyenne County commissioners plan a special meeting next Tuesday January 14 at 9 a.m. to organize for the coming year and make appointments.
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Cheyenne County
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Nebraska State Education Assn
Board of Education
Jimerson Takes
Lead Rural School Association
Cheyenne County School Improvement Assn
Hallus
Jaycees
Dalton Street
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