Oil Fever Spreads Across Western Nebraska
Cheyenne County leads Nebraska in winter wheat yield with an expected five million bushels despite Hessian Fly outbreaks and hail risks. Harvest may start around July 20 with peak eating by August 1 if weather remains warm. Across Kimball Cheyenne Dellal County, storage constraints push ten million bushels total and possible ground piling. Oil boom near Gurley sidelines wheat talk for now.
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Cheyenne
Nebraska
Sidney
George Fleming
Fleming
Dalton and Gurley
Harold Spiker
Spiker
Ed Erickson
Potter
Donald
Mr. Erickson
South Table
Lorenzo
Colorado
Mr. Fleming
Farrmers
Kimball-Cheyenne-Dellal
Banner County
Kimball
Kansas
Oklahoma
Cheyenne County
Gurley
Storage rates continued for farm stored grains in 1949
Storage rates for farm stored wheat, soybeans, and flaxseed will be continued for 1949 on the same basis as last year. A storage allowance of 7 cents per bushel applies when the commodity is turned over to the Commodity Credit Corporation to satisfy the loan. If stored in warehouse, CCC will cover warehouse charges under the Uniform Grain Storage Agreement.
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Frank W. Reed
Production and Marketing Administration Committee
Commodity Credit Corporation
CCC
Wheat Support Set At 1 96 Per Bushel For 1949
The government will support the 1949 wheat crop at 1.96 dollars per bushel on a national average farm basis. The 1948 level was 2.00 per bushel. June 15 farm receipts averaged 1.86 per bushel with a parity of 2.17. The 90 percent of parity rule fixes the 1.96 support. Market by market prices will be announced later.
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Agriculture Department
Aphid Control Hinges On Weather Across County Fields
Cheyenne County reports aphids in barley and wheat across several fields. Assistant Agent Kenneth Van Skike notes aphid numbers rise only after wet cool springs. hot dry weather above 80 degrees can kill the bugs, leaving limited preventive options for farmers.
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Cheyenne County
Kenneth van Skike
van Skike
Atkins Is Named 134th Adjutant In Nebraska Guard
Neal Atkins is relieved as executive officer of Company K 134th Infantry and reassigned as adjutant for Hq and Hq Co 3rd Battalion 134th Infantry effective June 28. He becomes a Captain and serves as adjutant for Company K in Sidney Company I Scottsbluff Company L Alliance and Company M North Platte. Marvin L. King 20 of Sidney is new recruit in Company K increasing strength to 86. Second lieutenants needed. eligible veterans of one year and 10 Series graduates should apply via Sgt Jack Baker or Capt Lawrence M. Clinton.
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Neal Atkins
134Th Infantry
Nebraska National Guard
Atkins
National Guard
Sidney
Scottsbluff
Alliance
North Platte
Jack Baker
Marvin L. King
Nebraska
Sgt. Baker
Lawrence M. Clinton
Telegraph Next Issue Delayed By Legal Holiday
The Telegraph will not be printed Monday due to a legal holiday and is scheduled for Tuesday morning. The paper will be mailed Tuesday and likely arrive to most subscribers by Wednesday. Please note possible Tuesday delivery delays.
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the Telegraph
Construction Pace Is Brisk in Sidney This June
Building activity in Sidney surged through June with numerous permits issued by the city clerk. Projects include additions to Elkhorn Tavern and several garages, a two new residences, a one story church, and a neon sign installation at Ford Garage. Estimated costs range from 100 to 20,000 dollars, reflecting robust remodels and new structures citywide.
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Sidney
C. S. Radcliffe
Elkhorn Tavern
Joe A. Gibson, Inc
Ford
Illinois
Assembly of God Church
McFadden
King Street
15Th
16Th Avenues
Glenn Greenlee
14Th and
Grant
Glen Neal
Jackson Street
Grace Heath
Wellner’s
Birch
17Th
18Th Avenues
Leon Karnik
19Th Avenue
Matt Treinen
Guy V. Doran
Clarkson’s
Linden
Ernest H. Knackstedt
Howard W. Stentz
Hickory
Harvey Bergmann
Clarkson
H. D. Griffith
Edgar Bennett
E. S. Sherrerd
Callahan’s
Indiana Lady Is Sour on Nebraska
A Canadian woman traveling to Indiana learned life can be bitter after stopping at a roadside zoo in Nebraska. She told Cheyenne County Sheriff W. W. Schulz she was swindled for 25 dollars, expressed shock at Nebraska, and planned to continue south through Sterling Colorado and Kansas toward Indiana to escape the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Indiana
Cheyenne
W. W. Schulz
Sidney
Car Truck Collision Causes 250 Damage
A Sunday evening accident in Sund damaged a Chevrolet driven by Arnold L. Todd of Denver and a pickup driven by Herman Michelman of Lodgepole. Todd sustained nearly 200 in damages while the truck incurred about 50. Deputy Sheriff Arnold Braasch investigated and reported the car was eastbound and turning left into Hills Service Station when it struck the pickup.
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Arnold L. Todd
Denver
Sund
Arnold Braasch
Hills
Herman Michelman
Lodgepole
Careful Holiday Driving Is Urged By Local Police Chief
Chief Sol Willis urged careful driving as Independence Day approaches. He warned speed causes one of three fatal crashes and promoted Operation Safety with tips to start trips early, avoid drinking and driving, stay in line, and drive as if lives depend on it.
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Sol Willis
Willis
Chief Willis
Wills
Wamsley Resigns as C of C Leader. Ziegler Takes Over
L E Wamsley, who sold his Sidney business interests, resigns as Chamber of Commerce president with regret. Vice President Carl Ziegler advances to the presidency and also becomes Lions Club president. Ziegler is manager of The J C Penney Co store. Wamsley may leave Sidney and has no definite future plans.
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L. E. Wamsley
Sidney
Chamber of Commerce
Carl Ziegler
Wamsley
Wamsley and Maddox, Inc
Lee Maddox
Mr. Ziegler
Lions Club
Ziegler
J. C. Penney Co
Ziegler Installed As Lion President
Carl Ziegler was installed as president of the Sidney Lions club for the ensuing year at the regular Wednesday noon meeting. Other officers installed were H. D. Stirling as first vice president G. H. Doran as second vice president Dr C H Babbitt as third vice president H J Curry secretary Wayne Ayers treasurer Dr Leo J Thomas Lion Tanner and Ralph Thompson Tail Twister. Directors for the next twelve months are Dr M J Maher Rudy Munderloh Doyle Foland and Elmer Ladine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Ziegler
Sidney Lions Club
H. D. Stirling
G. H. Doran
C. H. Babbitt
H. J. Curry
Wayne Ayers
Leo J. Thomas
Lion Tanner
Ralph Thompson
No Let-Up In Soil Activity In Cheyenne County
In Cheyenne County the Soil Conservation Service expects a busy July as harvest nears. Lee Girar cot and Kenneth addell with two assistants report continued contouring activity, pasture grooving, and plans for fall contouring for wheat drilling. Contouring dominates dry land work while irrigation sites favor terracing over simple contours for water retention.
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Cheyenne County Soil Conservation Service Office
Unay
Corr Rese Ae A
Lee Girarcot
Kenneth
SCS
Charles Deaver
Sunol
Mike Kloberdan
Ohio Oil Co Praises Sidney Cooperation In Cheyenne County
The Ohio Oil Company's public relations director M S Hauser said the firm is "more than pleased" with Sidney's treatment since its oil exploration began in Cheyenne County. He dismissed rumors of moving headquarters, outlining slow, planned development to protect oil reserves and ensure long term operations. Fred McCourt echoed the sentiment, praising local cooperation with civic and business leaders as "all that could be asked."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Oil Company
the Telegraph
Sidney
Cheyenne County
M. S. Hauser
Findlay
Ohio
Hauser
Fred McCourt
McCourt
Oil lease starts clock for well drilling near Gurley
The Thompson ownership near Gurley, Shaffer County, N E of Gurley, receives a lease to M E Roberts and partners of Shreveport La. to spud a well by August 6 1949 on 640 acres. The deal includes a $640 payment and a void clause if drilling is not begun by the deadline. A related note mentions Denver oil men eyeing a Dal ton area project with no confirmation.
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Ohio Oil Company
Cheyenne County
George C
Mary Thompson
Sidney
M. E. Roberts
A. D. Roberts
L. E. Roberts
Shreveport
Gurley
Mary Egging
Roberts
Thompsons
The
North Range
Township 15
Denver Oil
Dalton
Stentz Named Head of Legion Post 17 Sidney
Howard W. Bus Stentz was named commander of American Legion Post 17 in Sidney at Tuesday night’s meeting. He previously led Kenna Main Post 37 in Washington DC during 1946 and 1947 and served as adjutant there. New officers include Wayne Ayers first vice commander Dallas Berney second vice commander Leo Gorman post adjutant Carl Christ Jr finance officer Dan Duncan sergeant at arms and George Barlow Carl Hutchison Sr on the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Sidney
Howard W. “Bus” Stentz
Legion
Kenna Main
Washington, D. C
Washington
Wayne Ayers
Dallas Berney
Leo Gorman
Carl Christ, Jr
Dan Duncan
George Barlow
Carl Hutchison, Sr
Saddle Club Receives Pony Express Report
Members of the Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club held a meeting in the clubhouse on Wednesday. M. W. Osborn reported on the Pony Express run and thanked members for their cooperation. Discussion covered Fort Sidney Days and the club's role in the two parades. Hosts were Mr and Mrs Ernest Nelson of Gurley Corliss Darnsteadt and Bill Wolf.
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Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club
M. W. Osborn
Fort Sidney
Ernest Nelson
Gurley
Corliss
Darnsteadt
Bill Wolf
Man Bound Over On Forgery Charge
Charles R. Hansen was found guilty of forgery in a hearing before County Judge Robert A. Barlow and bound over to district court on a $1,000 bond. He allegedly forged C. F. Harris signature on April 4 to purchase a typewriter at Hornaday's store.
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Charles R. Hansen
Robert A. Barlow
Hansen
C. F. Harris
Hornaday
Carnival concession operator arrested for child support
Glen Trout, operator of a carnival concession, was arrested by Sheriff W W Schulz and held for Sterling authorities on a charge of failure to pay child support. He remained in jail until Monday.
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Glen Trout
W W. Schulz
Sterling
Oil Boom Fever Spreads Across Western Nebraska
Oil discovery in Cheyenne County sparks wide interest across the panhandle with Alliance Scottsbluff and Kimball ledgers racing for leases. Local papers note geophysical work, leasing sprees, and grand talk of oil riches as communities from Gurley to Oshkosh eye profits. Sidney and Bridgeport follow suit as independent ventures swirl.
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Nebraska
Nebraska Panhandle
Panhandle
Alliance Times-Herald
Box Butte County
Mary Egging
Gurley
Denver Basin
Times- Herald
Scottsbluff Star-Herald
United Geophysical Company of California
Owork
Scottsbluff
Pure Oil Co
Western Nebraska Observer
Kimball
Kimball Development Co
Cheyenne County
Egging
S. E. Torgeson
Banner County
Harrisburg
Deuel County News
Big Springs
Ohio Oil Co
Casper
Garden County News
Oshkosh
Sandhills
Bridgeport News-Blade
North Platte River
Bridgeport
Ohio
Sidney
Discovery Area
Casing Is Set At Ohio Well
The Ohio Oil Co. Mary Eyeing No 1 is pumped at about ten barrels per hour and expected to stay at that rate. The W T Knieval No 1 drill reached 1075 feet, halted for surface casing to depth, then will set for 48 hours before resuming. If progress matches early days, completion to 4400 feet in 10–11 days is likely. The Knieval is offset to the Egging well producing between 4403 and 4429 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Oil Co
Mary
Ohio
Egging
Savings Bond Drive Reaches Nebraska Goal
County Chairman Glenn Spearow reports the Opportunity Drive for U S Savings Bonds is likely to hit Nebraska’s quota with room to spare. Cheyenne County reached 79 percent by June 18, bond wagon visits spurred turnout, and the drive ended at midnight with volunteers and civic groups praised for the success.
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Nebraska
U. S
Glenn Spearow
Sidney
Spearow
Cheyenne County
Vaccination Urged After Rabies Scare in Nebraska
Rabies scare in Scotts Bluff County prompts Western Nebraska vaccination drive. Sidney vet Dr. C W Zike reports Kimball residents vaccinating their dogs as precaution though no local outbreak confirmed. Two people bitten by a rabid dog at Lyman. dog remains uncaught and later attacked a skunk.
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Scotts Bluff
Nebraska
C. W. Zike
Sidney
the Telegraph
Kimball
Zike
Lyman
Lieutenants Sought for Western Nebraska National Guard
Western Nebraska's largest unit, Company K, 134th Infantry in Sidney, calls for two second lieutenants. Any man with one year of wartime Army service who completes the Army 10 series extension course is eligible. Contact Sgt. Baker at the National Guard office in the basement of the Sidney City Auditorium or see the commanding officer for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
National Guard
134Th Infantry
Sidney
Jack Baker
Army
Nebraska National Guard
Baker
Sydney City Auditorium
Lawrence M. Clinton
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Greater
Cheyenne County Safety Council
National Safety Council
C of C
Lion
Ohio Company
Telegraph
Stentz
Saddle Club
Pony Express Report
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