Ohio Family in Covered Wagon Passes Sidney Area
A Norwalk Ohio family led by Mr Russell Oliver travels west in a homemade covered wagon with four children and two Belgian Clydesdale horses. They stopped in the Sidney area on a long across Nebraska to Oregon trip, living along highways, camping, working briefly for supplies, and receiving mixed kindness from locals. Governor Norbert Tiemann sent a supportive letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Oliver
Norwalk
Ohio
Oregon
Olivers
Sunol
Nebraska
West
Horace Greeley
Sidney
Oliver
Russell
Charles
Tina
Richard
Tipsy
Sheperd
Doc
Doll
Cozad
Kimball
Mrs
North Platte
Norbert Tiemann
Don
Checks Start Arriving Next Week For Wheat Farm Payments
Cheyenne County wheat and feed grain participants in the Federal farm program should see certificate and feed grain payments mailed next week, totaling over two million dollars. Some acreage diversion payments will be issued this week. Lawrence Thompson, ASC manager, notes checks come from a New Orleans computer center processing county reports. Weather favorable, harvest ahead, storage concerns rise with potential boxcar shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Lawrence Thompson
ASC
Thompson
Mr. Thompson
New Orleans
Nebraska
Panhandle
Sidney Telegraph
Panhandle forecast: fair, mild, warm highs 80s to 90s
Weather in the Panhandle remains fair with mild afternoons and nights. The high climbs to 80 to 90 this afternoon and again on Thursday, while tonight’s low hovers 50 to 60. Rain chances are near zero. Extended outlook Friday to Sunday calls for mostly fair skies, highs in the 90s and lows in the 60s, with a slight risk of afternoon and evening thundershowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
Frontier Airlines
Fireworks Display To Be Friday At Point of Rocks
Cheyenne County will hold its official Fourth of July fireworks Friday at Point of Rocks, joint show by Dix and Potter fire departments. Due to the Dalton fireworks halt, larger crowds are expected. A countywide, rotating observance may begin in 1971. Nearby Oshkosh plans a large free July 4 celebration with parade, prizes, free barbecue, races, shows, and two free street dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Potter and Dix Fire Departments
Point of Rocks
Dalton Lions
Dix
Potter
Dalton
Qoshkosh
Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce
Subscription Rates Going Up at The Sidney Telegraph
The Sidney Telegraph raises subscriptions effective today July 1 first increase in seven years Inside Cheyenne County rates 3 months 3.00 6 months 5.50 one year 9.50 Outside Cheyenne County 3 months not available 6 months 7.00 one year 12. Old rates honored through July for renewals or new subscribtions under the old rate No renewals or new sub at old rate for more than one year Existing subscribers may renew extend for full year beyond expiration Higher costs of newsprint ink postage labor and production cited Remittance by mail receipts issued Carrier delivery within two hours of printing Office hours 8:30 to 5 weekdays 8 to noon Saturday closed Saturday July 4
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Telegraph
Lth Avenue
Sidney
Nebraska
P. O. Box
Cheyenne County
Telegraph
Over 100 greet Ganzel family at Sunday fete
More than one hundred people welcomed the Rev. and Mrs. Stanley A. Ganzel along with Susan and Steven to the First United Methodist Church for a Sunday reception in the social hall. The pastor parish relation committee introduced the minister and family to attendees. Mrs. Carr Johnson registered guests. Tea table guests included Mrs. George Nickum, Mrs. Lloyd Carr, Mrs. Albin Olson, and Mrs. George Lyons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley A. Ganzel
Susan
Steven
First United Methodist Church
Carr Johnson
George Nickum
Lloyd Carr
Albin Olson
George Lyons
Liquor Hearing Set July 13th
The city council schedules a July 13 hearing on the liquor license applications of Richard Peetz and Richard Fritchley for a one and off sale at 812 10th Ave. The council also approves Frontier Airlines service reduction Denver Sidney Omaha with restoration planned Jan 1 and authorizes a letter to the Civil Aeronautics Board to seek subsidy support while continuing budget talks for 1970 71 with a tentative plan next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Peetz
Richard Fritchley
10Th Ave
Frontier Airlines
Denver- Sidney-Omaha
L.M. Clinton
Civil Aeronautics Board
Frontier
Council
Wheat picture misfire prompts photographer admonition
In a humorous note the paper acknowledges a rye foreground in a wheat scene and vows tighter camera focus next time. The staff jokes about firing the photographer but admits the boss would be difficult to dismiss.
Industry group plans brochure for regional development
Jim Bradley of the Department of Economic Opportunity spoke at the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce meeting about a planned industrial development brochure. Attendees discussed the community employment survey, its computer processing in Lincoln, and the Business Development Corporation of Nebraska led by Norm Otto. A $3,000 goal was proposed for this area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Bradley
Department of Economic Opportunity
Lincoln
Industrial Committee
Cheyenne County
Late Evening Storm Drops Up To .80 Inch Rainfall
A late Tuesday downpour centered on Chappell Lodgepole and Sidney delivered up to .80 inch of rain. Rain began around 11 p.m. and continued after midnight with varying amounts and some thunder. Heavier rainfall occurred in the southeast. totals included .80 in Sidney and .70 in Lodgepole, with other spots recording .60 to .80. Hail was not reported and cooler conditions followed, though heat and humidity rose again by midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chappell
Lodgepole
Sidney
Sam Countryman
Federal Aviation Agency
George Emanuelson
George Coulter
Potter
Dalton
Don Dey Ermand
Gurley
Lorenzo
FAA
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Pioneer Spirit
Sidney Business Circles
Farmers Seed and Feed Co
East
Ilinois St
Bob Steffens
Filsinger
Decker
22Nd
23Rd Aves
Jackson St
Bob Decker
Star Market
the Star
Ed Haupt
N.W. Ladegard
Greenlees' Inc
A.W
Bill) Peterson
Greenlees
Jackson ‘St
Village Toys
Les Couch
The
Jack Knicely
Cabela's Inc
13Th Ave
Illinois St
Cabela
John Deere Co
U.P
Ganzel
Industry
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