Chamber Directors On Colton Joins County Meeting Deck For Programs
The Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce board met for two hours to discuss countywide economic promotion, Christmas decorations funding, and county development. New non voting members Jeanette Jones and Bob Van Meter joined. Lyle Mather visited. Ken Pittam led plans to reform the Industrial Development Council into a broader economic promotion group with countywide participation. A committee was formed to study the situation and improve attendance and inclusivity. progress will be reported at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colton
Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce
E. K. Yanney
Jeanette Jones
Sidney Youth Council
Bob van Meter
The
Jaycees
Lyle Mather
Gurley
Cheyenne County
Ken Pittam
Industrial Development Council
Pittam
Chamber of Commerce
Youth Council to appear on Channel 3 in February
Miss Jones of the Sidney Council of Youth reported plans for a Channel 3 Sterling program. A 15 minute biweekly panel discussion will feature three youths and one adult, covering national to local youth councils and focusing on community benefit. Mr Yanney requested a monthly activity report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Jones
Sidney
Yanney
Jaycees Report Bosses' Night Praise to Chamber
Bob Van Meter president of the Jaycees thanked the Chamber for cooperation after Bosses' Night held last Saturday. The unnamed non voting board member reported on the event and thanked the chamber for support in this and other projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob van Meter
The
Jaycees
Chamber
Sidney Christmas display plan debated by chamber
After long discussion on city decorations the Sidney directors ruled the chamber should not fund Sidney decorations as a countywide body. The group cited a $3960 need to complete a long range expansion plan and said the city should cover the cost. A committee of Russ Fisher Dick Fix and Mr Cole will present the chamber stance to the city council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Sidney
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber mulls multi year manager contract plan
Mr Yanney proposes a two or three year manager contract to aid long range planning. A committee including Russ Fisher and Bob Conrad will study the proposal and report back at the February meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Yanney
Chamber
Russ Fisher
Bob Conrad
Inept Marketing Harms Farmers Urged By State NFC Leader
Alliance crowd hears NFO leader Sellhorst urge change from selling to buyers to smarter marketing. He recalls 20 years of parity issues, cites plummeting prices for wheat beef and eggs, and criticizes federal programs while calling for town economic revival. Local NFC members from Dalton and Lodge Pole attend. Hans Buchardt named horticulturist for Nebraska Game Commission.
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William
Bill) Sellhurst
Dodge
Nebraska Nfc
Sellhorst
Hot Springs
S. C
Selhorst
Sellhurst
Johnson
Cheyenne County
NFC
Alliance
Merle Christofferson
Arnold Christofferson
Frank Jones
Don Lewis
Irvin Campbell
Howard Gerke
Miller
Dalton
Jones
Lodgepole
Hans Buchardt
Lincoln
The
Game Commission
University of Nebraska
Buchardt
Manager Trip Okayed For Ed Cole At Colorado Institute
The board approved manager Ed Cole to attend an annual institute at the University of Colorado in Boulder this July. Cole reported $5,176 in dues so far amid a pending membership drive. Mary Jane Gottschalk announced banquet decorations, 1,300,000 tickets were distributed in Golden Gifts Days which ended January 18, and Jim Payne was named chairman of the I-80 committee to report on highway progress at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Cole
University of Colorado In
Boulder
Cole
Mary Jane Gottschalk
Jim Payne
Dual Chairmen Named For Chamber Committees
The Chamber of Commerce names dual chairmen for committees with one board member and one from the membership. Board chairmen include Ken Pittam administrative Dick Fix retail Jim Payne industrial Lloyd Carr civic Bob Conrad existing industry Charles Sutton agricultural Ed Bauman government Kenneth Rose good neighbor and Jack Headley tourist. Three membership chairmen are John Storkel Francis Hiner and James Robinson with more to follow. Yanney asks each board meeting to feature a report from a committee representative starting in March. Committee chairmen will pick members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Ken Pittam
Dick Fix
Jim Payne
Lloyd Carr
Civic
Bob Conrad
Charles Sutton
Ed Bauman
Kenneth Rose
Jack Headley
John Storkel
Francis Hiner
James Robinson
Yanney
Road Sign Plan Referred To Tourist Committee
The board debated placing highway signs at Big Springs Junction Julesburg and Sterling to guide traffic west on Highway 30 and north on 385. The proposal was sent to the tourist committee led by Jack Headley for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Springs Junction
Julesburg
Sterling
Jack Headley
Annual Banquet Plans Urged for Ticket Sales
Mr. Fisher as chairman announced the annual meeting and banquet on Jan 27. He noted ticket sales as the main issue and urged advance purchases. Those selling tickets should report to the Chamber office by noon Monday. after that tickets available at the office or at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher
Chamber
Padres Acquire Southpaw McCool and Pitcher Pad Era
Southpaw Bill McCool drafted by the San Diego Padres from the Cincinnati Reds also pitched for the Padres in the Pacific Coast League. Padres coach Whitney Wietelmann is noted as an outstanding chef. Arden Jensen, Army sophomore, set a season mark with 11 field goals in 1968, including two 46 yarders. Drive carefully.
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Bill McCool
San Diego Padres
Cincinnati Reds
Padres
San Diego
Padre
Whitey Wietelmann
Arden Jensen
Army
Initiation At Elks Monday In Sidney
The Sidney Elks held initiation Monday night with Exalted Ruler Bob Wait in charge. New initiates were Wes Jensen Harold Gugelman Bob Koester and Jim Deaver. A report on the Mid-Winter Conference in Sidney was given, noting excellent attendance at the remodeled lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Elks
Bob Wait
Wes Jensen
Harold Gugelman
Bob Koester
Jim Deaver
Sidney
Sidney student in honor group ceremony announced
University of Oklahoma students receiving scholarships and fellowships in the Distinguished Scholars Program of the School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering will be honored at an awards banquet Friday January 31. Representatives from sponsor petroleum companies will also be recognized. Included is John Lindsey, son of Mr and Mrs James F Lindsey of Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Oklahoma
School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering
John Lindsey
James F. Lindsey
Linden St
Sidney
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Colton Chamber of Commerce
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