Grandfather's Steps Fulfills Military Tradition
David Peetz, son of Mr and Mrs Burgett Peetz and grandson of Frank Morey, left Monday for six months at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri in the Sidney unit of the National Guard formerly the 34th Division. Grandfather Morey, WWI veteran, wore his old uniform as he recalled service on the US Mexico border and in France with the 34th.
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David Peetz
Burgett Peetz
Frank Morey
Fort Leonard Wood
Missouri
Sidney
National Guard
David
France
Morey
United States
Mexico
New Oil Prospects Surface in Nebraska Counties
Nebraska oil expansion reports new producers and wildcat drills in Cheyenne Morrill Scotts Bluff counties. Hazard Field east of Dalton sees No. 1 Laing by John Ash Banner Oil Co. moving toward production. Pelster Field hosts No. 1 Pelster-Johnson by Lee Fenster Toltek Drilling Co. lining up. Elder Oil Co. hires Banner to drill No. 1 Schlumberger in Morrill NE SE 35-19-50. Lindberg No. 16 in Scotts Bluff SE NE 11-17-52. Henderson No. 7 NW SW 8-20-55 and Martin No. 1 NE SW 23-21-54 target J sand formation.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Dalton
John Ashby and
Banner Oil Co
Laing
Pelster
Lee Fenster and
Toltek Drilling Co
Pelster-Johnson
Morrill County
Elder Oil Co
Skelly Oil Co
Lindberg
Scotts Bluff County
Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
Sinclair Oil and Gas Co
Henderson
Ak-Sar
Ben Petroleum Co
Stuarco Oil Co
Maretin
Lodgepole column mixup ends with Lorenzo heading
A reading confusion at the Lodgepole page shows the Lodgepole column labeled under Lorenzo’s name. The error highlights a misprint in the makeup department, prompting correction and clarification for readers.
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Lorenzo
Krutsinger Named To Chamber Of Commerce Board
Jerry Krutsinger of Kansas- Nebraska Natural Gas Co. was named unanimously to fill the vacancy on the Chamber of Commerce board after Leo Bolin resigned as hospital administrator and board member. Action set for Jan 25. The week of Jan 24 will be Chamber of Commerce Week with a membership drive. Board approved $1,000 for remodeling the old city library into offices. manager to seek lowest bids on carpeting drapes partitions and office furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Krutsinger
Kansas- Nebraska Natural Gas Co
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Leo Bolin
Bolin
Memorial Hospital
Chamber Board
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce and
Western Union
Ron Mercer
Sidney mill pursues soybean processing potential
Pacific Vegetable Oils Corp plant manager Ned Robinson reports soybeans processed at the Sidney Nebraska facility show strong results after safflower yields slumped. The mill bought 19 000 tons of beans and processed 8 000 tons into meat with a market in Nebraska Wyoming and Colorado. Signups for safflower acreage drop due to three bad years while irrigation may unlock soybean growth. a new UNL station at Sioux Army Depot near Sidney will research safflower strains for the high plains.
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Sidney
Pacific Vegetable Oils Corp
Ned Robinson
Kearney West
PVC
Mr. Robinson
Nebraska
Wyoming
Colorado
Robinson
University of Nebraska College of Agriculture
Ning
University of Nebraska
Sioux Army Depot
High Plains
John W. Baker Dies Prominent Sidney Trader At 60
John W. Baker 60 longtime Sidney businessman died early today at Memorial Hospital after nine days as a heart condition is listed as the cause. A pioneer Sidney family member he was the last surviving sibling. He operated The Stag Tavern in Sidney and served 3 1/2 years in World War II. Surviving wife Tempest V. Click Baker and two uncles, with services at St. Patrick's Church Saturday at 10 a.m. Interment Greenwood Cemetery Gehrig and Son Funeral Home in charge. Rosary Friday at 7:30 p.m. Military graveside rites will follow.
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John W. Wack) Baker
Sidney
Memorial Hospital
Baker
Mr. Baker
Nathaniel and
Rebecca Doran Baker
Dongelas
Wyo
Lusk
Guy V. Doran
Sideney
Wallace Doran
la Jolla
Calif
St. Patrick’s Church
Vincent Pelster
Greenwood Cemetery
Gehrig and Son Funeral Home
State pushes quest for trade school director
Panhandle forecast partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with a low near 15 and a high in the 40s. Five day outlook calls for near normal temperatures with highs about 40 to 50 and lows around 10 to 20. No significant precipitation expected through Monday.
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Panhandle
Ed Swanson Named Co Assessor in Cheyenne County
Ed Swanson was chosen by Cheyenne County commissioners to fill the unexpired term of Lloyd Mintken as county assessor. Swanson, a resident of Western Nebraska since age one, will take over March 1 and plans to seek the office in the May Democratic primary. He has four years in the assessor’s office and previously ran the Oasis cafe in Sidney after moving from Kimball in 1951. He has been active in the Masonic Lodge, Elks, Methodist Church, and the Country Club. Meanwhile the State Board of Education approved funding to open a state supported vocational technical school at Sioux Army Depot by September, with up to 150,000 dollars for the initial three quarters and a planned enrollment up to 200 students. Cecil Stanley will visit to discuss administration, staffing, and title issues, with title delays pushing capital work to mid-1967. Board chair Frank Landis emphasized rapid progress.
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Ed Swanson
Cheyenne
Lloyd Mintken
Swanson
Miniken
The
Telegraph
Nebraska
Mr. Swanson
Kimball
Sidney
Oasis Cafe
Masonic Lodge
the Elks
Methodist Church
Country Club
Conoco
Frontier
State Board of Education
Sioux Army Depot
Cecil Stanley
State Department of Education
Lincoln
Stanley
Sidney Telegraph
Sioux
Frank Landis
Business Institute Plans Expanded Evening Courses in Sidney
The Business Institute of Sidney announces a new semester of adult targeted courses starting this term. Evening classes cover Accounting and Business Administration, Secretarial training with Gregg shorthand and Speedwriting, and a Nancy Taylor Charm Course for mature women. Also offered are Business Law, Industrial Cost Accounting, Auditing, CPA problems, and a complete typing course for beginners and advanced students. For details call 254-5808 or contact director Howard Lile at 254-3615.
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Business Institute of Sidney
Nancy Taylor
Business Institute
Nebraska
Sidney
Howard Lile
Crop Improvement Days Set For Nebraska Farmers
Lincoln Neb The 1966 Nebraska Crop Improvement Days will discuss crop recommendations irrigation efficient water use and corn and sorghum hybrids. L N Leininger Norman Williams and Paul Nordquist will present with NU corn breeders. January 24 25 at Fort Sidney Motor Hotel Sidney.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Dean Lancaster
Nebraska Crop Improvement Association
NCIA
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Sidney
Lancaster
L. N. Leininger
University of Nebraska Extension Agronomist
Neobraska
Norman Williams
Paul Nordquist
Weigh In For 4-H Calves Set At County Fairgrounds
Cheyenne County agent Ivan Liljegren announces weighing of 4-H calves Saturday Jan 22 from 9 am to 3 30 pm at the fairgrounds with backup date Jan 29 in case of bad weather. Each member may weigh two calves and entries include a carcass contest with a 15 calf limit.
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Cheyenne
Ivan Liljegren
Liljegren
Ed Hutchinson Found Dead at 94 in Sidney
Ed Hutchinson 94 was found dead at his home 710 Elm Sidney Cheyenne County Sheriff W. W. Schulz said death likely natural causes during the night. A longtime Cheyenne County resident, he worked at Sioux Army Depot for years and lived in Dalton before moving to Sidney. Arrangements pending at Gehrig and Son Funeral Home.
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Ed Hutchinson
Elm
Sidney
Cheyenne County
W. W. Schulz
Mr. Hutchinson
Sioux Army Depot
Dalton
Gehrig & Son Funeral Home
Bolin To Join Blue Cross As Interim Manager
Leo Bolin resigns as Memorial Hospital administrator and will join Blue Cross in Omaha to organize and administer Medicare intermediary work in Nebraska. Darold L. Hendee to serve as interim administrator until a successor is chosen, with board meeting next Tuesday. Bolin plans leave date January 15, with possible 30 day extension to February 10 if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Bolin
Memorial Hospital
Blue Cross
Omaha
Nebraska
Medicare
Bolin
Darold L. Hendee
Infrim
Board of
Hendee
Clifton Berry Dies Suddenly Farm Leader in Gurley Area
Clifton Berry, a noted Cheyenne County farmer northwest of Gurley, died suddenly this afternoon on his farm. He had long been a county and state farming leader and was appointed yesterday by the county commissioners to serve on the fair board. Craig Mortuary called to handle funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Berry
Cheyenne County
Gurley
Berry
Craig Mortuary
Wheat Growers Meet Jan 17 in Ogallala
The Nebraska Wheat Growers Assn holds its monthly meeting Monday Jan 17 at the Elks Club in Ogallala starting at 9 30 a m Clayton Yeutter UNL economist and attorney discusses broadening Nebraska tax base He helped frame SB 727 and serves as vice chair of the governor s committee on public relations for agriculture Ron Maas chairman presents a farm program committee report focusing on projected yields and conserving bases Ray Stack marketing economist offers an up to date wheat economic analysis The public is invited to attend the meeting.
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Lincoln
The
Nebraska Wheat Growers Assn
Elks Club
Ogallala
Clayton Yeutter
University of Nebraska
Yeutter
Nebraska
Ron Maas
Maas
Ray Stack
Association
Wheat crop in good shape entering dormancy
Lincoln reporters note the 1966 Nebraska winter wheat crop is entering dormancy in good condition. The State Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics reports growth is sufficient to protect soil from wind erosion with adequate underground moisture to prevent severe winterkill. A snow cover would help in western areas.
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Lincoln
Nebrsaska
Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics
Fleming Pleased With Board Move To Speed Trade School
Senator George H. Fleming praised the State Board of Education for ordering a fast track to establish the state supported trade school at Sioux Army Depot. He said the school, created by Legislature mandate, could open next September with several hundred students as a key vocational education initiative and a step in regional recovery. He noted assurances from the Education Office and potential written confirmation from the Defense Department to transfer title beyond a use permit.
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George H. Fleming
State Board of Education
Sioux Army Depot
Sen. Fleming
State Education Office
Washington D. C
State Board
Defense Department
State Office
Morrison
Washington
Sioux
Sidney
New Pastor To Serve Church At Lodgepole
Rev. Lew Meissner will serve Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lodgepole arriving March 4 to take over duties. He succeeds Rev. John Schmidt who moved to North Platte. Meissner, married with one child Eric, holds a B S from Colorado State University and graduated from Northwestern Seminary in 1963. His first charge was in Cordova Nebraska.
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
Lodgepole
Lew Meissner
Cordova
Neb
Meissner
John Schmidt
North Platte
Eric
Colorado State University
Fort Collins
Northwestern Seminary
Minneapolis
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Krutsinger
Sidney Mill
John W
Jack) Baker
Jack Baker
Home
Fleming
Speed Trade School
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