Council Seeks Prompt Appraisal Report On 13th Ave Damages
The city asked appraisers to report estimates of damages from the Union Pacific underpass project on 13th Ave and rejected using the condemnation method. Council urged speed so property owners know their potential claims. The panel noted past pledges to allow negotiations or court action.
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13Th Ave
Union Pacific
Murrey Fuller
Fuller
Lincoln
10Th Ave
Forrest St
Country Club Heights
Osage St
Water Department
Panhandle Favored Spot In Nebraska Agriculture Report
The Nebraska Panhandle was identified as the moisture lead in 1955 with about seven percent above normal. Snow from recent weeks and varying statewide totals improved prospects for sustaining surface soil, though frozen ground limits absorption. Cattle on feed and hay shortages were noted amid uneven moisture gains across districts.
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Agriculture Department
Nebraska Panhandle
Nebraska
Panhandle
Wheat Belt
Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics
Northwest
North Central
Northeast
Central
East Central
South Central
Grand Island
Lincoln
Norfolk
Omaha
Burwell
North Platte
Valentine
Chadron
Imperial
Scottsbluff
Sidney
Supreme Court ruling may trigger new trial in Hagler estate case
The Nebraska Supreme Court revived one point for defendant Masek Bekins amid a $30,946.45 verdict from a 1953 collision that killed Marvin Hagler and Kenneth Conner. The high court said only the child support portion was excessive, ordering a new trial on that point while affirming the rest. Peetz, special administrator, commented from out of town on a possible next jury term.
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Cheyenne Courts District Court
John Peetz
Marvin Hagler
Masek Auty Supply Co., Inc
Bekins Truck Lines
Nebraska Supreme Court
Mr. Hagler
Mrvr Hagler
Sunev
Kenneth Conner
Conner
Masek’s
Supreme Court
High Court
Masek-Bekins
Hagler
Peetz
Police Break Up Youth Gang on North Hill Over Water Tanks
Police chief Sol Willis said officers prevented a planned gang fight by Siney Hien School students on a hill above water tanks. Up to two dozen cars assembled between 7 and 8 pm with youths and some adults aware of the clash. No knives or pipes were found. a homemade brass knuckle weapon was in possession of the sheriff’s office.
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Sol Willis
Siney Hien
Willis
Pel Cee Can
Roy Bauer
Sheriff's Office
Bart Taylor
Cheyenne County names new home agent at Friday meeting
Mrs. Dora Livingston resigns effective March 31 after serving since September 1953 following her Nebraska university degree. The board interviews applicants for the post and will announce the successor at Friday's meeting, replacing Violet Shepherd who moved to Silver City New Mexico.
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Dora Livingston
Cheyenne County
County Extension Board
Soil Blowing North of City in Cheyenne County
Cheyenne County reports severe wind driven soil movement in the north central area between Rush Creek and Lodgepole Creek. County agent Ivan Liljegren and ASC SCS staff inspected the fields noting worst damage there with lighter soil areas also dusted. Some Daltonites experienced a dirt storm while others saw no blowing. moisture from early snow east of Dalton dissipated by wind.
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Cheyenne County
Ivan Liljegren
Liljegren
Don Rapp
Phil McMullin
ASC
SCS
Rush Creek
Lodgepole Creek
Sterling Elevator Named in Judgment Petition
Gene Markel sues United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co seeking 7247.30 as payment for 31570 pounds of mile maize sold to Platte Valley Elevator Co of Sterling on November 15 1954 at 2.30 per hundred. The guaranty firm backs the elevator’s surety bond.
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Gene Markel
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co
Platte Valley Elevator Co
Sterling
Markle
Sterling Elevator Company
Mothers March for Polio Set in Sidney Tonight
Sidney residents are urged to join the Mothers March on Polio tomorrow night from 6 30 to 7 30. Porchlights are requested to be lit as volunteers from Alpha Iota chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority and other helpers canvass the city and visit homes. Mrs Paul Ritz says polio remains a present threat and urges generous donations to safeguard children.
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Sidney
Alpha Ieta Chapter
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority
Paul Ritz
Seek Nominations Petitions For Sidney City Council
City Clerk Gordon Tobin opens filing for council nominations with a Feb. 5 deadline. Two seats open at April 3. retiring councilmen J. Fred Thompson and Jack H Lowe. If more than four nominations emerge a March 6 primary may be held. currently no petitions filed. Each petition requires 50 to 10 qualified voter signatures and a $10 fee.
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Sidney
Gordon Tobin
Tobin
J. Fred Thompson
Jack H .Lowe
Stoddard Elected President of Banner County Wheat Growers
Willard Stoddard of Harrisburg is named president of the new Banner County Wheat Growers Association formed in a Harrisburg meeting. C H Kreader and J Fred Thompson urged organization, marketing, research and public relations. officers include Ralph Anderson and Larry Sandberg, all from Harrisburg. Max Sherwood arranged the meeting. the group joins the Nebraska Wheat Growers Association and the National Association of Wheat Growers.
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Willard Stoddard
Harrisburg
Banner County Wheat Growers Association
C. H. Kreader
Dalton
State Association
J. Fred Thompson
Kreader
Ralph Anderson
Larry Sandberg
Max Sherwood
Banner County Association
The
Nebraska Wheat Growers Association
National Association of Wheat Growers
Slight Rise in Farm Prices Hints Easing Decline
The Agriculture Department reports a slight improvement in prices for most farm products after a five year drop, with January gains following seasonal market peaks. Pork, feed grains, oilseeds, potatoes and cattle fell, while eggs rose notably and dairy prices stayed flat. the 31 January price figures will be released later.
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Agriculture Department
Department
Entertainment Signed for Cheyenne County Fair Contract
County Fair Board members in Lincoln secured top quality acts for the Cheyenne County Fair August 23 to 26. The Hal Garvin Show, Paul Lang's Rodeo and the King Brothers Carnival were signed, with Ralph Carleton Art McMillen and Arnold Westerhoff traveling there and returning last night.
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Cheyenne County
County Fair Board
Lincoln
State Fair Board
Hal Garvin
Paul Lang
Ralph Carleton
Art McMillen
Arnold Westerhoff
Office Supply Store Opens At New Sidney Site
The Sidney Office Supply opens at 1440 Illinois in the Scholl Building with an all day grand opening. Owner Jack Inhelder says visitors will receive free gifts. the business has moved from 1040 Illinois and has operated since February 1952.
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Sidney
Illinois
Scholl
Jack Inhelcer
Inhelder
Future prosperity outlined by Nebraska expert at Rotary
Dr. Walter Beggs of the University of Nebraska predicted a coming era of rapid automation and growth. He cited a population rise to 200 million, broader leisure, and expanded culture and transport. An atomic power plant near Lincoln could trigger an industrial revolution in Nebraska, boosting jobs and population.
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Walter Beggs
University of Nebraska
Rotary Club
United States
Beggs
Sidney
Nebraska
Lincoln
Legion to Continue Club Operations At Sidney Post
Sidney's American Legion post voted to keep running its club rooms amid agitation to close the facility. Members discussed a possible mezzanine addition in the rear of the Penney Co store building, which the Legion owns, if requested by the Penney company.
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Sidney
American Legion
The
Legion
J. C. Penney Co
Penney Company
Penney’s
Frontier and Ohio Ventures Grow Oil Output in Cheyenne County
Frontier Refining Co reports Weymouth Novotny No 1 in Rudolph Field yielding 210 feet oil in 4,809 to 4,818 feet, with 60 feet oil cut mud and 60 feet water. McMillen No 1 already flowing over 400 barrels daily. Ohio’s Uptegrove C No 1 in Spearow field shows good saturation in G sand. Nebraska crude runs rise to 36,953 bpd last week, up from 23,427 and 34,460 in prior weeks.
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Cheyenne County
Frontier Refining Co
Rudolph Field
Sidney
Ohio
Uptegrove
Petroleum, Inc
Woten
Nebraska
County Reports Strong 1956 Tree Planting Effort
Cheyenne County Soil Conservation District notes higher farmer demand under Clarke McNary Act. Trees shipping late March to early April. orders due by March. Planting subsidy capped at six cents per tree, tree prices vary by variety from three to four fifty per hundred. Species include elm, hackberry, honeylocust, cottonwood, ash, olive, locust, plum, cherry, lilac, honeysuckle, pines and cedars.
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Cheyenne County
County
Soil Conservation District
Clarke McNary
SCS
ASC
Annual Firefighters Ball set for Feb 25 at City Auditorium
Sidney Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual ball on Saturday evening February 25 in the City Auditorium. Chief Harvey Vizina announced the event with Millard Music and his orchestra providing the music. Further details will be announced later.
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Sidney Volunteer Fire Department
City
Harvey Vizina
Millard Music
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