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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1956
Page
4
An independent newspaper published at 830 11th J Ave Sidney Nebraska issues every Monday Wednesday and Friday afternoon serving Cheyenne County and Western Nebraska with a subscription price of 5.00 per year inside the 50 mile zone and 7.00 per year outside.
The city council passes Ordinance No. 566 to appropriate funds for the fiscal year ending August 11, 1957 detailing the mill levy per object, totals 498 571 and 267 846 for different purposes, and ordering certification to Cheyenne County Clerk. Passed July 23 1956. Duke Snider hot streak highlighted as national league note.
The Board of Educational Lands and Funds of Nebraska will auction a oil and gas lease on August 17 1956 at 10 AM in the State Capitol Building Cheyenne County lands Town 13N Range 52W and 53W Section 36 with decision by Legislative Bill 415. Bidder highest bid subject to board rejection. Elmer H. Mahlin secretary.
Notice from Gurley Nebraska boards invites sealed proposals by 7:30 p.m. MST on August 21 1956 for general construction plumbing heating and electrical work on an addition and alterations to the Gurley School building with plans by McNett Stanage & Company.
The Gurley Nebraska Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any technicalities or irregularities in the bidding process when it appears to be in the district's best interest. Walter Jurgens signs on behalf of the School District of Gurley.
Estate No. 2240 of James O Grigg deceased in Cheyenne County Nebraska Court. Administratrix and widow filed for distribution of wrongful death settlement proceeds to Margaret A Grigg and Jaye Grigg as sole survivors. Hearing set for August 11 1956 at 10 00 AM to contest. (Seal) Clinton McNish C. W. Smith Attorneys County Judge.
In Potter Cheyenne County Nebraska the estate of H Stevens administrator lacks sufficient personal property to cover debts and costs. The court orders all interested parties to appear August 18 1956 at 10 AM in Sidney to show cause why a license should not be granted to sell Lot 10 Block 3 and parts of Lot 6 Block 3 in the original Potter town to pay debts and administration costs. A copy of this order will be published weekly for three weeks in the Sidney Telegraph.
The Lodgepole School District 43 invites bids for bus drivers with bids due by August 7 1956. Submit to Don Hafer and contact Mr Hafer for further information.
The council awarded Inland Construction Co. the bid for Paving District No. 75 at 4607.75 and approved concrete paving per engineer specs. A resolution directs bond approval and return of the bid check. Minutes note ordinance filing and council adjournment.
An Indian threat loomed over Nebraska stagecoach hubs but building materials of the era allowed fortress like defenses. Adobe walls and clay roofs formed a rugged fortification with small windows acting as rifle loopholes if needed.
The Handy Helpers 4 H Club met at Janice Millers home at 2 30 on July 23 with five members attending. Mrs Ed Borges attended as a guest and the group discussed school dresses. A swimming party in Chappell was planned for Monday July 30. Lucille Weyerts reported.
James G. Hays former MSU dairy specialist travels the nation with a mechanical cow to farm groups. He tells funny stories for a serious purpose and donates the proceeds to a student loan fund at Michigan State University in memory of his son, a former MSU student.
A brief obituary fragment states the person died of cancer. It notes that over the past four years he raised or contributed 11,067 dollars for the fund.
The July 23, 1856 Sidney Nebraska meeting notes the mayor and council approving building applications for Ed Sewell Marvin Anthony John Wolroven Coca Cola Bottling Co A B Seeger and Dan Benzel. An occupational license for Risor Hardware Company is also granted.
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