Four Minuteman Commands Now Fully Activated
Activation ceremonies at Francis E. Warren AFB Wyoming marked the completion of the Warren AFB 90th Strategic Missile Wing with all four Minuteman squadrons now active. Col James M Bagley commanded the 400th Squadron joined by Col John J Linck Col Henry W Myers and Col Leonard P Bulli of the other squadrons for formal orders and ceremonial recognition.
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Francis E
Warren Afb
Wyo
400Th Strategic Missile Squadron
James M. Bagley
90Th Strategic Missile Wing
F. E. Wikstrom
90Th
Bagley
Minuteman Missile Squadron
John J. Linck
319Th
Henry W. Myers
320Th
Leonard P. Bulli
321St
90Th Wing
Warren
South Pacific
90Th Strategic Missile
Free World
400Th
Fifth Air Force
Peresonnel
Guadalcanal
90Th Bombardment Group
Jolly Rogers
Arthur H. Rogers
Wewak
New Guinea
Francs E
Francis E. Warren Afb
F. E., Wikstrom
Minuteman Strategic
319Th Strategic Missile Squadron
320Th Strategic Missile Squadron
Leonard P. Bull
21St Strategic Missile Squadron
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Elks Urge Bells Ringing Across Nation at 11
The Elks urge all to ring bells for 2 to 4 minutes beginning at 11 tomorrow morning July 4, marking the 188th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the Liberty Bell proclamation in Philadelphia.
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Elks
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Juty
Sidney Public Schools keep Class AA accreditation for 1964 65
Russell J. Pedersen announces Sidney Public Schools remain in the Class AA list for 1964 65 as one of twelve Nebraska systems with this status. The committee adds one new member and commends Sidney for a broad program and strong teacher qualifications, noting how most classes are taught by teachers with proper preparation and a small share below minimum standards.
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Russell J. Pedersen
Sidney Public
Sidney
Nebraska
Pedersen
LeRoy Ortgiesen
State Accreditation Committee
Department of Education
Boards of Education
Ortgiesen
R. C. Brown
Holdrege
Farm Land and Town Home At Auction in Gurley
A half section of Cheyenne County wheat land and a brick Dalton home will be sold at public auction on Wednesday July 8 at 2 pm to settle the estate of Goldie D Bolie. The 320 acre land near Gurley includes 288 acres cropland and 82 acres farm allotment. Ownership by Vesta L Armstrong and Glenna T Stouffer with Michael V Smith and J L Thorpe as attorneys.
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Cheyenne County
Dalton
Goldie D. Bolie
Gurley
Vesta L. Armstrong
Glenna T. Stouffer
Michael V. Smith
Gordon
J. L. Thorpe
Sidney
Lincoln County Interstate Work Bids Sought on 28 Projects
Lincoln County road plans include 28 highway construction and 14 resurfacing jobs totaling about 6.25 million dollars. Bridgework grading and paving 8.4 miles of Interstate between the Maxwell and Brady interchanges form part of the program, which will be let in three contracts.
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Lincoln
State Department of Roads
Lincoln County
Maxwell
Brady
Second Annual Soap Box Derby Draws 51 Entrants
Fifty one entrants, up from last year, are set for the second annual Soapbox Derby championship on Sunday July 19 at Derby Hill south of Sidney on Highway 19. Sponsors include the Sidney Jaycees Kokjer Motor Company Platte Valley Custom Club and local media and banks. Inspect ion at the National Guard Armory begins July 12 at 1 p.m with impounding after corrections. A downtown parade 10 a.m. July 18 precedes a Derby Picnic at Legion Park at noon. Derby chairman Jim Lodes notes a special Jaycee meeting after the regular session and offers free racer weighing at Farmers Seed and Feed Store on East Illinois.
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Derby Hill
Sidney
Highway 19
Sidney Jaycees
Kokjer Motor Company
Platte Valley Custom Club
Sidney Telegraph
KSID
American National Bank
National Guard
Shelter House
Legion Park
Derby
Jim Lodes
Jaycees
Jaycee
Jaycee Club
Lodes
Farmers Seed and Feed
East
Illinois
Printing Co Is Sold to Rushville Couple in Sidney
The Telegraph Printing Co Inc selling control to Mr and Mrs Phil Gottschalk of Rushville effective July 1. The Gottschalks own Rushville Star and Hay Springs News and plan to move to Sidney after selling Rushville and Hay Springs properties. The Telegraph, Nebraska's only tri weekly, traces to 1873 with editor Jack H Lowe remaining.
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The
Telegraph Printing Co. Inc
Phil Gottschalk
Rushville
J. C. Bush
Sidney
W. C. Waterson
Turlock
Calif
Telegraph Printing Co, Inc
Sidney Telegraph
Telegraph
Nebraska
Jack H. Lowe
Gottschalks
Sheridan County Star
Hay Springs
Gottschalk
Star
University of Missouri
John
University of Nebraska
Mike
Lynn
Bush
Western Nebraska Press Assn
Kimball
Lowe
New Oil Producing Area Reported West Of Sidney
Cheyenne County tax rolls show a $1.7 million overall gain in 1964 despite declines in oil and mineral interests. Oil and mineral values fell by $1.5 million, but total tangible property rose to $137,249,664 with real estate up slightly and intangible values surging, while new drilling activity near Sidney signals potential oil expansion alongside existing gas production. A No. 1 Baird well near Sidney reports a 700+ feet J sand test, with other field wells in Kimball, Sioux, and Garden counties advancing exploration efforts.
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Cheyenne
Lloyd Mintken
Mintken
Kerr-Mills
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Sidney
Boge Oil Co
Baird
Sage
Toltek Drilling Co
Kimball County
Stuarco Oil Co
Ray W. Kincaid
Hinshaw
Superior Oil Co
No. 1
Garden
Devel
Stuarco
Thomas G. Dorough
Scotts Bluff
Quindt
Sinclair Oil Co
Pool To Open Three Nights Weekly In July At Sidney Pool
Sidney Municipal Pool will stay open three nights a week in July, Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays, with hours 6 to 9 p.m. after a 5 p.m. closure. Since opening June 4 over 7000 paid admissions have logged in, about 250 swimmers daily on good weather days. June’s poor weather reduced attendance, though lifeguards are on duty and Red Cross lessons run four mornings weekly for 200 to 300 children. Adult classes are popular. four lessons remain in the current series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Harold O’conner
O’conner
Red Cross
Marine Corps enlistment interview at selective service office
Prospective enlistees will be interviewed at the Selective Service office at 930 1/2 10th Ave next Wednesday July 8. Sgt Richard J. Gatineau will be present to conduct the interviews.
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Marine Corps
Selective Service Office
10Th Ave
Richard J. Gatineau
Weather outlook with scattered storms this afternoon
Fair through tomorrow with scattered afternoon and evening thunder showers. Cooler tomorrow. Low tonight 55 to 60, high tomorrow 80 to 90.
William Schmehl Dies At 81 In Sidney
William George Schmehl 81 a Sidney resident since 1941 died July 2 at Memorial Hospital from an apparent heart attack. He lived at the Brauer Rooming House and is survived by sister Mary Barnard of Hughson California a niece Mildred Clement of Hughson and nephew Willard Schmehl of Ft Collins Colorado Funeral services are pending until relatives arrive Craig Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
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William George Schmehl
Sidney
Memorial Hospital
Mary Barnard
Hughson, Calif
Mildred Clement
Hughson
Willard Schmehl
Ft. Collins, Colo
Craig Mortuary
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Andrews Field
How Afb
Strategic Air Command
Fairchild Afb
Wash
Forbes Afb
Kan
Strategic Reconnaissance
Forbes
Far East Air Force
Air Training Command
Randolph Afb
Tex
Interstate Work
Bushville
William Schmehl
Mr. Schmehl
Brauer
Seares
U.S. Weather Bureau
Nebraska Panhandle
U.S
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