Sinclair Plans Drilling Near Dalton Area
Sinclair Oil Co announces two new drilling locations near Dalton. The Munshaw No. 1 will offset the Foy No. 1, while the Peterson No. 1 sits southwest of the Foy site near Dalton. Landowners report rising royalty offers as Sinclair aims to expand Dalton exploration amid the Foy well’s testing and possible acquisition talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinclair Oil Co
Dalton
Munshaw
Peterson
C. E. Stout
Denver
Recco Oil Co
Los Angeles
Sinclair
Foy
Peterson Place
Sinclair Company
Minnshaw
Gurley
Cheyenne County
Logan County
Colorado
Banner Well Test Delayed by Cold Weather and Gear Breaks
A cable failure and extreme cold halted swabbing at Banner County's Downer No 1 well. Temperatures near zero and five inches of snow worsened delays as crew recovered the tool Sunday. Stanolind reports heavy gas and oil at 4,200 feet. operations resume once the tool and cable are repaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner County
Downer
Zéera
Zfhus
Nebraska
Downes
Sherpain
Stanolinid‘Oil Company
Vrighi Adams
Stanolind
Weil
Kokjer Graduates From Nebraska With BA in Business
Thomas L. Kokjer son of Mr and Mrs Thomas E Kokjer of delivered graduation news from the University of Nebraska where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas_ L. Kokjer
Eee
Thomas E. Kokjer
University of Nebraska
Nebraska estimates $100 daily from gas well near Sidney
Nebraska officials touted a $100 per day potential state income from an Ohio Oil Co gas well on state land five miles southwest of Sidney. The source cited Henry Bartling, but no official basis exists as the well has not produced and has no nearby gas pipeline. R L Fillner of the company said a market outlet has not been found yet, making the figure uncertain.
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Nebraska
Ohio Oil Co
Sidney
Henry Bartling
Board of Educational Lands and Funds
R. L. Fillner
Oil Explorations Slowed By Cold Weather In Cheyenne Co
Sub zero temperatures slowed oil field work over the weekend in Cheyenne County. Ohio Oil Co reports show daily county production near 27,000 barrels, with total county output around 4,000 barrels. Drilling and testing continue at several sites including Bever Bla mile north of Sidney, Cruise A3, and Huntsman High under Ohio contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Ohio Oil Co
East Gurley Field
Ohio
Bever
Sidney
North
Miracle-Fifer Drilling Co
British-American Oil Producing Co
Crantz
Logan County
Colo
Foy No. 1
Dalton
Pioneer Drilling Co
Deuel County
Carlson
Nebraska to repeal bonus law for first oil discovery
The bonus law offering a 15000 payment to the company making the first commercial oil or gas discovery in a Nebraska county faces repeal. The Ohio Oil Co has not sought its bonus for the Cheyenne County oil strike. The public works committee advanced a bill to repeal with an emergency clause awaiting governor signature.
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Nebraska
Ohio Oil Co
Cheyenne County
Committee On Public Works
Senator Babcock Hears School Land Plans in Lincoln
Senator Ray Babcock of Sidney spent the weekend at home then returned to Lincoln for the final day of bill introductions. He discussed two proposals: making school land near Sidney sale eligible and allowing second class cities to take over housing projects such as Sioux Villa. He warned against broad sales of school lands, stressing careful approach to avoid hardship or bad precedent. The legislature adjourned for the weekend with 352 bills and a Monday deadline looms.
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Ray Babcock
Sidney
Lincoln
Rabcok
the Telegraph
Sioux Villa
Bavcock
The
Telegraph
Former Sidney Resident Wounded in Korean War
Pfc Theodore Lee Rodewald, a former Sidney resident, was wounded in action near Taegu South Korea on January 9. He was flown to a hospital in Japan and his parents Mr and Mrs Fred E Rodewald of Fairmont Nebraska report no details on his injuries. Rodewald served with the 8th Army 7th Division 13th Engineering Corps and participated in battles around Chosin Reservoir Hungnam evacuation and the advance to the Manchurian border. He attended Sidney schools before enlisting in 1949 and had spent seven months in Korea after occupation duty in Sapporo Japan.
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Sidney
Theodore
Lee Rodewald
Taegu
South Korea
Fred E. Rodewald
Fairmont
Nebr
Rodewald
Japan
Pfc
8Th Army
13Th Engineering Corps
Choson Reservoir
Hungnam
Manchurian
Korea
Sapporo
Rodewalds
Pvt
Army
Popular Quartet Here February 5
Sidney Civic Music Series announces a February 5 concert at the High School Auditorium featuring the National Male Quartet. The return engagement follows strong member demand and earlier encores. Contact J. H. McNish or Mrs. Jack H. Lowe for admission details. final act Marion Bell will headline later in the series.
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Sidney Civic Music Series
High School
National
Sidney
Music Association
J. H. McNish
Association
Jack H. Lowe
Marion Bell
Miss Bell
New York
Brigadoon
Halliburton Worker Hurt In Accident In Wyoming
Arnold J. Milam, Halliburton employee in Sidney, was taken to Omaha for specialized care after a car crash into a Halliburton truck near Torrington Wyoming on January 19. He suffered a fractured skull brain concussion and jaw fractures. his condition is listed as good but requires treatment.
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Arnold J
Jim” Milam
Halliburton Company
Sidney
Omaha
Torrington
Wyo
Milam
Halliburton
Lusk
Busy February Promises Civic Music and Community Drives
February looks packed with events in Sidney and Cheyenne County. National Male Quartet performs February 5 as Civic Music Series highlight, while charity drives by the Sidney Volunteer Fire Department and Boy Scouts culminate midmonth. Fireball February 15 and Court of Honor February 12 mark Scout finale. Agricultural program February 8 features Western Nebraska Organized Agriculture with top speakers on farm economics and innovations. Civil Defense and Air Corps Reserve hold February 7 meetings, extension council February 2 sets committees, chamber dinner planned later in month with door prizes for the Agriculture meeting.
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Sidney Volunteer Fire Department
Boy Scouts
Fire Department
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Extension Council
Sidney
Civil Defense Organization
Air Corps Reserve
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Dimes Carnival Set Tonight At Lodgepole Hall
Tonight at Lodgepole Legion Hall the Lodgepole Community Club hosts a March of Dimes benefit. The event is free from 7:30 with entertainment for all ages, square and modern dancing, skill games, booths, and a wrapped article blind auction donated by local merchants.
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Lodgepole Legion Hall
Lodgepole Community Club
Lodgepole
Polio Drive Double Job Spur for Cheyenne County
Cheyenne County polio drive GM J W Martinosky reports a twofold appeal for March of Dimes funds an emergency drive and a regular January appeal. He cites late autumn polio rises and 1950 totals second only to 1949 with about 30 000 new cases most needing foundation aid. Local county chairmen report strong early support from businessmen and clubs in Potter and Sidney including theater tickets with donations and charity events benefiting patient care.
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J. W. Martinosky
Cheyenne County
Martinosky
Marhinosky
National Foundation For
National Foundation
Legion Theatre
Potter Bowling
Pat's Cafe
Potter
Sidney
Rural Electric Leaders Gather for NRECA Convention
Four Wheat Belt REA representatives attend the Cleveland convention as over four thousand rural electric leaders converge for four days. Director Arnold Peeks and Thad Patrick join president Wayne Bond and manager Charles Ham to hear experts, discuss priorities, and address shortages in aluminum copper and power supplies amid national emergency concerns.
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Wheat Belt Electric Membership Association
Cleveland
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
Wayne Bond
Charles Ham
Thad Patrick
Arnold Peeks
Ham
Claude R. Wickard
REA
Association
NRECA
Rural Electric Systems
Police Chief Urges Caution On Slick Winter Roads
Police Chief Sol Willis urged careful driving after the city's first major snowfall. He advised using chains, reducing speed on slippery streets, keeping wipers and defrosters working, and ensuring headlights function. He warned that brakes can lock and cars may skid despite tires, stressing prevention over investigation.
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Cheif
Sol Willis
Chief Willis
Fire call at Dewayne Phelps home ends with no damage
Firemen respond to an overheated furnace and chimney at 19th and Osage in Sidney on Sunday at 2:40 PM. The alarm caused by the overheated equipment did not report any property damage.
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Sidney
Dewayne Phelps
19Th and
Osage
Agriculture economist Dr Clyde Mitchell to speak at Sidney meeting
WNOA speaker Dr Clyde Mitchell chairman of the University of Nebraska agricultural economics department will headline the Western Nebraska Organised Agriculture meeting in Sidney on Thursday February 8. He will discuss Agricultura Boom or Bust in the Fifties at a 139 PM general meeting at Sidney City Auditorium.
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Clyde Mitchell
The
University, of
Nebraska
Sidney
Mitchell
Sidney City Auditorium
Firemen Open Annual Drive
Firemen of Sidney start their annual fundraiser this week with Fireman's Valentine Ball tickets going on sale for the Thursday night February 15 event. Contributions support refreshments at meetings and aid travel to schools, with Ray Palmer and his Orchestra supplying music from Denver. Merchants are invited to sponsor and individuals may contribute.
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Sidney
Ray Palmer
Playmer
Denver
Mrs Smith to Address Sidney PTA on Swiss tour
Mrs Haven Smith well known Chappell farm woman will speak at the Sidney Parent Teacher Association meeting Wednesday night at eight in the Sidney High School auditorium. Invitations go to teachers sponsors and students plus others interested. She was one of three women chosen to represent the United States on a tour to Switzerland and her remarks will cover world matters and public speaking. She is active in Farm Bureau work and holds multiple offices in Nebraska farm groups. recently named Admiral in the Nebraska Navy and highlighted by Agenda magazine as a top young club woman.
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Haven Smith
Chappell Farm
Switzerland
Sidney Parent Teacher Association
Sidney High School
Smith
United States
American County Life Association
Nebraska
Organized Agriculture
Associated Women of Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
Val Peterson
Agenda Magazine
Brass Nebraskan Cold Spell Hits Panhandle Area
Western Nebraska endures a deep freeze with readings down to minus twenty below in places. Sidney reports thirteen below at the airport Sunday morning and eleven below on Monday. Dry windy weather continues with no major crop damage and livestock demand rising. Police log two slick-street accidents in Sidney, several minor collisions, no injuries.
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Nebraska
Mercury
Sidney
Dave Ells
Panhandle
Dalton
John Martinosky Jr
8Th
Illinois
10Th
Jackson
Kenneth Henzl
Moose Initiation Wednesday Night in Sidney Lodge
Thirty seven candidates will be initiated into the Loyal Order of the Moose in ceremonies at 8 30 Wednesday night in the Sidney club rooms. The meeting is called by Governor Chester Krueger to allow old officers to perform duties before possible military reserve departures due to upcoming commitments amid snowy conditions.
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Loyal Order of the Moose
Sidney
Chester Krueger
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Foy Well
Banner Well
Kokjer
Beyer No. 1
BA Crants
Babcock
Theodore Rodewald
Dimes
Gordon Miller
Utica
N. Y
Children’s Hospital
March of Dimes
Herkimer County
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Gordon
Cheif Willis
WNOA
Mrs. Smith
PTA
Inite Treat
Scottsbluff
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