Sidney looks for better fire rating and lower insurance
City Manager George Felsch says Sidney could qualify for a Class 5 or 6 fire rating with stronger fire protection and prevention standards. He cites only 27 active volunteers now and urges expanding to 52, revising departments, and an upcoming inspection likely in April to reflect progress since the 1961 rating.
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George Felsch
Sidney
Nebraska Inspection Bureau
Felsch
Inspection Bureau
Panhandle Weather Forecast Brings Snow Tonight
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with a cold snap and light snow. Low near zero tonight, high 15 to 25 Thursday. Five day outlook shows near normal temperatures early, colder Thursday with a warming trend through the weekend.
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Panhandle
Wheat Not Threatened By Freeze
Western Nebraska farmers report wheat appears safe from winter kill amid sub zero readings. Government crop observers note light snow statewide with protective cover in the west and lighter snows in the southeast. Livestock care is intensified, but overall feed is adequate and prices for replacement cattle and bred sows remain strong.
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Nebraska
Panhandle
Mothers March of Dimes planned in Sidney by local groups
The Mrs organization and the Jaycees in Sidney organize the annual Mothers March of Dimes for tomorrow night. About 80 mothers will visit homes from six to seven oclock to solicit contributions. The event aims for bright porch lights and strong turnout.
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MRS, Jaycees Organization of
Sidney
Burton Harris
Jerald Haupt
Bill Maddox
Jeff Maddox
Telegraph
Kokjer Gets Police Cars and City Projects
Sidney city council voted to buy two police cars from Kokjer Motor Co for 2069.94 after five bids. The decision will upgrade from 6 cylinder performance as two used cars are traded in. The council approved two building permits for Western Drug remodel and El Palomino Motel refurnishing. Resignations of Ferris Preble and Leo Bolin were accepted with no successors named. The meeting planned follow up with planning commission to hear proposals from engineering firms for upgrading the city planning schedule, essential for Federal urban funds eligibility. Only three councilmen attended. Dorwart was out of town and Preble has resigned to serve as acting postmaster.
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Sidney
Kokjer Motor Co
Chevrolet
Kokjer
Western Drug
el Palomino Motel
Ferris Preble
Leo Bolin
Planning Commission
C. B. Dorwart
M. Preble
Medicare To Be Outlined At Community Meeting
The public is invited to a Wednesday 7:00 pm meeting at the Elks Auditorium for a comprehensive Medicare discussion. Sponsored by The American National Bank, speakers include Stewart Mount Nebraska Hospital Assn., Ken Neff Nebraska Medical Society, and a Social Security representative.
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Elks Auditorium
American National Bank
Stewart Mount
Nebraska Hospital Assn
Ken Neff
Nebraska Medical Society
Rites Planned for Loyal L. Pippitt at Christ Church
Loyal Laverne Pippitt, 53, longtime Sidney resident and former businessman, died at Memorial Hospital after two years of declining health. Services Friday at 2 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church with Rev. Max Kors officiating. burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors: wife Gretchen, Sidney. sons Larry Hayes Center and Jeffrey Denver. Memorial to Christ Episcopal Church established.
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Loyal Laverne Pippitt
Sidney
Memorial Hospital
Mr. Pippitt
Christ Episcopal Church
Max Kors
Greenwood Cemetery
Gehrig and Son Funeral Home
Randolph
Iowa
Ace Garfield
Bertha Wolfe Pippitt
Alliance
Scottsbluff
Gretchen Elizabeth Rabe
the Elks Lodge
Gretchen
Larry
Hayes Center
Jeffrey
Denver
Wheat Yields Could Rise In Nebraska Experts Say
A Nebraska panel of growers and scientists at Crop Improvement Days urged that average wheat yields can rise significantly with better practices and varieties. They cited Gage Scout and Lancer as valuable but stressed timing, seedbed, moisture conservation, and disease management as essential to reach higher outputs.
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Sidney
Nebraska
Western
Virgil Johnson
University of Nebraska
USDA
Wayne Ramig
Gering
Wendell Lauber
Geneva
John Schmidt
C. R. Fenster
Alliance
NU Extension Agronomist
David Wu
Song
Lincoln
NU Extension
Johnson
Fenster
Ramig
Wysong
Lancer
Scout
Gage
Schmidt
New NCIA Directors Get Organized at Meeting
The Nebraska Crop Improvement Association named a new board at its organizational meeting held after Crop Improvement Days in Sidney. New directors include Norman Vieselmeyer of Deshler and John Osler of Elsie. Ralph Raikes of Ashland was chosen chairman with Lawrence Condon of Creighton as vice chairman and Wayne Campbell of Lodgepole as treasurer.
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Nebraska Crop Improvement Association
Sidney
Shawn
Ray H. Siert
Millard
Clay Kennedy
Brownville
Ralph Raikes
Ashland
John Osler
Elsie
Norman Vieselmeyer
Deshler
Lawrence Condon
Creighton
Wayne Campbell
Lodgepole
F. A. Haskins
Lincoln
Vieselmeyer and
Osler
Raikes
Condon
Campbell
Governor Candidate Speaks at Nebraska Luncheon
OLD COLLEGE FRIENDS reminisce at a noon luncheon closing the Crop Improvement Days program. Gubernatorial candidate N T Tiemann of Wausa, a Nebraska banker, and Clay Kennedy, outgoing Nebraska Crop Improvement Association president, University of Nebraska graduates, shared stories of their nicknames Nobby and Cupcake and Kennedy pledged support at least in the primary.
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N. T. Tiemann
Wausa
Clay Kennedy
Nebraska Crop Improvement Association
University of Nebraska
Nobby
Kennedy
Tiemann
Telegraph
Lienemann Named to WNOA Board by Cheyenne County
Gene Lienemann assistant manager at Wheat Belt Public Power District was appointed to the Western Nebraska Organized Agriculture board as one of three county representatives. He replaces Ray Cruise who resigned due to other commitments and was chosen for his farming background and rural development interest.
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Gene Lienemann
Wheat Belt Public Power District
Cheyenne County Extension Sponsoring Board
Western Nebraska Organized Agriculture Board
Ray Cruise
Lienemann
WNOA Meeting Dates Announced for Panhandle
Sidney will host one of three Western Nebraska Organized Agriculture sessions during Feb. 15 to 17. The first annual WNOA meeting opens in Rushville on Feb. 15, followed by Bridgeport on Feb. 16, with Sidney concluding the series on Feb. 17.
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Sidney
Nebraska
WNOA
Rushville
Bridgeport
Deep Oil Test Planned In Banner County Sparks Oil Interest
Reports say Sinclair Oil and Gas Co plans a deep test to at least 7700 feet in the Singleton No 17A in Banner County Wolfcamp formation. No drilling permit yet from the Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. Nearby, Delta Petroleum and Transworld Drilling report the No 1 Ladegard in Mohatt Field south of Sidney has initial production potential of 150 barrels per day with offsets explored.
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Banner County
Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
Sinclair Oil and Gas Co
Singleton
Wolfcamp
Nebraska Panhandle
Denver-Julesburg
Cheyenne County
Delta Petroleum
Transworld Drilling
Ladegard
Mohatt
Sidney
Kimbark Exploration and
Sundance Oil Co
Schroeder
Marvel Field
Hybrid wheat yields eyed but hybrids face hurdles in Nebraska
Researchers discuss rust resistant placements and two high yielding varieties, noting Nebraska climate limits max production. Experts foresee a 35 percent yield lift via breeding, while hybrid wheat awaits years before commercial release due to complex male fertility restoration and seed saving issues.
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Schmidt
Nebraska
Belgium
Fenster
Johnson
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Medicare
L. L. Pippitt
NCIA
Carlson Angus
F. Carlson
Producers Commission Co
Myron Carlson
Merlyn Carlson
American Aneus Association
Sidney Telegraph
Lth Avenue
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