Five new oil sites authorized in Nebraska county
Cheyenne and Scotts Bluff counties gain three of five oil drilling locations approved by the Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission last week. Sites include Sinclair Oil & Gas Co in Scotts Bluff and Stuarco Oil Co. in Scotts Bluff with Wildcat-C/Stuarco Drilling. George H. Fentress Toltek Drilling in Cheyenne with Toltek. Banner Oil Co. in Cheyenne with Banner. A. T. Skaer Gemeinhardt in Cheyenne with Notlet Chandler Field.
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Sinclair Oil & Gas Co
Henderson
Scotts Bluff Co
Wildecat
Don M. Rounds Drilling Co
Stuarco Oil Co., Inc
David Martin
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Stuarco Drilling Co
George H. Fentress and
Toltek Drilling Co
Pelster- Johnson
CSW SE
Cheyenne Co
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Banner Oil Co
Courtney, Et al
CSE NW
Wildcat
Banner Drilling Co
A. T. Skaer
Gemeinhardt
Chandler Field
Morrison Urges Repeal of All State Taxes
Lincoln governor Frank Morrison urged legislators to repeal all state tax laws for a fresh start in a coordinated tax system. He said the current system yields patchwork legislation and favored starting over rather than patching existing rules. Morrison spoke to the Committee on Education amid a petition drive seeking an initiative to abolish the property tax. He insisted the repeal would allow a logical, philosophical basis for a new revenue framework.
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Lincoln
Frank Morrison
Education
Morrison
Johnson approves improved six day parcel post service plan
President Johnson approves a plan by Postmaster General Lawrence F. O’Brien to restore six day a week parcel post delivery and expand window service hours in about 15,000 post offices. The White House estimates annual cost at $15 million and funding from Congress is needed. The proposal allows Saturday window service and some Sunday access, plus late hour service on weeknights where needed.
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Washington
Johnson
Lawrence F. O’brian
Congress
White House
Notable Cheyenne County farmer Olson dies or retires
Four More to the office three years ago. A lifelong resident of Cheyenne County, Olson is a prominent farmer and livestock raiser. He is one of the largest taxpayers in the county. For 20 years, from 1921 until 1939, he operated a meat market and grocery in Sidney in addition to his farming operations. He is a member of the Elks Lodge and of the Methodist Church.
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Cheyenne County
Olson
Sidney
Elks Lodge
Methodist Church
Legion Building Improvement Highlights Dix Activities
The Dix community reports remodeling of the American Legion building basement for larger, better sanitary use. new sewer and closets, moved kitchen, concrete floors, ventilation above the double entry, a double sink, and stuccoed rooms. Upcoming events include a Jan 29 stag feed and various lodge meetings with installations and social gatherings at local halls.
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Moose Lodge
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Naomi Rebekah Lodge
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Florence Christensen
Marilyn Franch
Noble Grand
Nancy Miller
Eva Brandt
Artis Isaacs
Mary Johnson
Chaplin
Lilian Eng
Gamma Phi Sorority
Joan Steele
Hotel Directors Are Reelected At Sparse Meeting
Sidney Hotel Corporation stockholders reelected five men to three year terms George Barlow Robert Clark Sr Leonard Fine Jack H Lowe and C A Story. Financial reports were given and approved. Board reorganized with Story president Fine vice president Barlow treasurer Sherrerd secretary.
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Robert Clark Sr
Leonard Fine
Jack H. Lowe
C. A. Story
Story
Fine
Barlow
Sherrerd
New oil location approved in Morrill County
The Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission granted a permit this morning for a new drilling location in Morrill County. The No. 2B Schaffert GW NW Sec. 12-17-52 is in the Lindberg Field and no contractor has been hired yet.
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Morrill County
Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
Schaffert GW
Lindberg Field
Meetings and Sale Schedule for Western Stock Shows
A schedule lists numerous cattle events from January to June across multiple states. Key sales include National Western Angus Hereford Polled Hereford events in Denver, the 69th American National Cattleman convention in Kansas City, and regional Hereford sales in Chadron Broken Bow Alliance Valentine Sheridan Morrill Cheyenne.
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National Western
Carl A. Micheel and Sons
Merriman
American National Cattleman’s Association
Kansas City
Randall
Helen Lay
Torrington
Wyo
Chadron
George W. Landers and Sons
Hot Springs
S. D
Black Hills
Rapid City
Shoemaker Farms
Aledo
Ill
Alliance
Central Nebraska Hereford Association
Broken Bow
Chappell Hereford Association
Chappell
Northwest
Alliance Livestock Auction Co
Middleswarth
Henry
Nebraska Stock Growers Association
Two New Films To Be Available By Nebraska Game Commission
The Nebraska Game Commission will offer two new films for public showings. NEBRASKAland Days and Ring-necked Pheasant of Nebraska will be available in color with sound after February 1. Ten copies of NEBRASKAland Days, 18 1/2 minutes long, recreate Lincoln’s June 1965 festivities. Ring-necked Pheasant of Nebraska, 12 minutes, will be available from the Lincoln district office at the Wildlife Building State Fairgrounds.
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Game Commission
Nebraska
Commission
Five Game Commission
Norfolk
North Platte
Bassett
Alliance
State Fairgrounds
National Farm Organization Meets Jan 20
The National Farm Organization will hold an informational meeting in the Dalton community on Thursday January 20 at 7 30 p m in the Legion Hall Wives are welcome to attend and refreshments will be served.
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National Farm Organization
Dalton
Legion Hall
Rudder Innovation Spurs Long Ocean Voyages in 13th Century
The rudder on large ships was perfected in the 13th century enabling steadier steering and longer voyages. This advancement allowed explorers to navigate wider seas with improved control and safety for transoceanic journeys.
Early Roman gems hint at officials’ hobby carving
Readable relics show Roman officials carving engraved gems as a pastime during England’s conquest era. In March 1853 Congress ordered funded exploration to chart a Pacific rail route. The 80 inch Mc Donald Observatory telescope gathers light about 150000 times more than the human eye. Pausanias’s second century Greek guide informs much about ancient Greek industries.
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Congress
Pacific Ocean
McDonald Observatory
Greece
Pausanias
Jurors Notified to Report at 9:30 A.M. Feb 1
Prospective jurors have been notified to appear at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday February 1, according to Ruby Henkle, clerk of the district court.
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Ruby Henkle
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