Nebraska oil and gas approves ten new well locations
The Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission authorizes ten counties to pursue new drilling during the week ending June 9 1961. Notable sites include wildcats in Cheyenne Red Willow and Richardson counties with operators such as Far-West Trading Co Skelly Oil Co Miami Plymouth Exeter and others filing notices of intent for the Dunlap Mintken Saylor Ruf and Silver Creek Fields among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
Cheyenne
Potter
Mather
Richardson County
Nebraska
Far-West Trading Co
Conroy
CSE
Wildcat
Red Willow County
c-Lewis
Skelly Oil Co
Kennedy
Sleepy Hollow Field
C- Sterling
Fritz
Sleepy Hollow
c-Wentworth
Okmar Oil Co
Dunlap
Morrill County
Miami Petroleum Co., Inc
Schubarth
C- Exeter
Gower Oil Co
Egging
Ian
Cheyenne County
Midwest Oil Corp
Durland Trust
c-Notlet
Plymouth Oil Co
Saylor- Ruf
Furnas County
Exeter
Buick Drilling, Inc. & Simmons
Jorgensen
Frontier County
Lincoln County
c-Leben
George C Vance
Schlake
CSW
Deuel County
c-Méers
Exeter Drilling Co
Gay Oil Co
B. A. State
Cutthroat
c-Exeter
Alpine Oil and Royalty Co., Inc
Fischer
South Alma Field
Harlan County
Cs & C. K & E Drilling, Inc
Bastian
c-Own
William H. Pine
George C
c-Mendenhall
British - American Oil Producing Co
Gupton
c-Garvey
Henry J. Ten Bensel
c-Garvey, Vincent & Welch, Inc
Et al
c-Notlet Texaco, Inc
Ll. L. Harsch
Silver Creek Field
Sterling
Distributive Education Course Opens at Sidney High
Sidney High School plans a new cooperative Distributive Education course this fall with part time study and on the job training at selected stations. John Hettrick will lead as instructor, bringing business administration training and local ties to the program. The course aims to connect school learning with real world goods and services distribution and offers pathways to further education or improved employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney High School
John Hettrick
Colorado State College
Gree
Hettrick
U.S
Sarily
Two Chappell Residents Injured in Atwood Crash
Emma Christensen 63 and Darwin Christensen 40 sustained neck and head bruises in a two car collision at the U S 6 and Colo 63 junction in Atwood Colorado. They were passengers in a car driven by Chris Christensen 61 of Chappell. The Christensen vehicle slowed at the intersection and was rear ended by Edwin Thomas Peters 49 of Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chappell
U.S. 6
Colo
Atwood
Colorado State Patrol
Emma Christensen
Darwin Christensen
Chris Christensen
Potter Man Credits Life Jackets After Lake Mishap
Lincoln Neb Life preserver use saves four in Lake McConaughy capsizing. Potter W L Schmidt and three passengers survived after boat struck a submerged object and sank. Damage over 100 dollars. all gear lost. Game Commission Director Steen warns boating deaths mount when preservers are ignored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
W. L. Schmidt
Potter
Schmidt
Lake McConaughy
Game Commission
M. O. Steen
Nebraska
New Phone Books Arriving by Mail for Local Areas
The new telephone directories for 196! began arriving in the mails here Sunday. The expanded book lists Bushnell Kim ball Dix Potter Sidney Gurley and Lodgepole. The yellow pages contain 142 pages. For help with the new number setup call the telephone company business office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bushnell
Kimball
Dix
Potter
Sidney
Gurley
Lodgepole
Telephone Company
City Pool Schedule Correction Prompts New Hours
The Telegraph reports a correction that the City swimming pool will be open on Mondays and Thursdays until 9 p.m. The earlier listing of Mondays and Wednesdays was an error provided to the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph
Ft Sidney Days Set for June 22 4 Days of Fun
Sidney Nebrasa community event Ft Sidney Days runs June 22 to 25 under the Sidney Jaycees banner featuring a golf tournament rodeo and boat show on the final day. Activities include a band concert outdoor square dancing and the dedication of the Jaycee Amphitheater at the city park with thousands expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Sidney
Nebraska
The
Sidney Jaycees
Jaycee Committee
Jaycee
19Th
Illinois
Sidney Days Direct Mail Push Expands Local Trade Reach
The Chamber of Commerce retail committee staged a direct mail campaign sending five thousand pieces to residents in the Sidney fringe area to boost Ft Sidney Days. Merchants back the effort with price inducements for attendees, while the event features parades, free kids activities, a Friday parade, Saturday rodeo and boat show, and a Sunday amateur golf tourney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft, Sidney
Sidney
Chamber of Commerce
Sidney Trade Area
Ft. Sidney
Silver Belles and Beaux
Virgil Knackstedt
Legion Park
Fire Department
Pee Wee King
Beard
The
Elks Club
Ft Sidney
Three From County Earn Medical Degrees in Nebraska
The University of Nebraska College of Medicine and School of Nursing held commencement at the Omaha Civic Auditorium Music Hall. Among 130 graduates, western Nebraska recipients include Sidney John Smith Copley LeRoy Meyer Lodgepole Richard Campbell Carleton Bayard Charlotte Comstock John Edward OConnor Gering Robert Heiss Mitchell John Krickbaum Ogallala Patricia Jarosz Scottsbluff Jerold Baumgartner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Nebraska College of Medicine
School of Nursing
Omaha Civic Auditorium
Music Hall
University of Nebraska College of Medicine Alumni Association
Sidney
Lodgepole
John Smith Copley
Oscar E Copley
LeRoy Edward Meyer
Ed Meyer
Richard Campbell Carleton
Ralph Carleton
Bayard
Charlotte M Comstock
BSN
Chappell
John Edward O’connor
Gering
Robert Evertt Heiss
Bsm Mitchell
John Henry Krickbaum
M.D. Ogallala
Patricia Sue Jarosz
T. Scottsbluff Jerold Kasper Baumgartner
Mrs Hruska and Children Injured In One Car Crash
Mrs Herbert Hruska Jr 26 of Route 1 Sidney was hospitalized after a one car crash on a county road east and south of Sidney. Three Hruska children Rosemary 5 Carolyn 4 and Dianne 3 also hurt but with minor injuries. Deputy Morris said a front tire blew out causing the pickup a 1955 Ford to overturn. the vehicle was a total loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hruska, Jr
Route 1
Sidney
Hruska
Rosemary
Carolyn
Dianne
Memorial Hospital
Gene Morris
4-H Club Week Opens Tuesday in Lincoln
State 4-H Week kicks off Tuesday at the College of Agriculture with 300 delegates. Guests include Gov Frank Morrison Lt Gov Dwight Burney and Dr Paul Bancroft. The program features a report on the National 4-H Club Conference by Nebraska’s 1961 delegates Joyce Bauman Fred Marx Delores Ostdiek Ronald Wrecht. Delegates also tour Omaha businesses and facilities Saturday to explore career opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
College of Agriculture
Frank Morrison
Dwight Burney
Paul Bancroft
Frank Court
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Nebraska
Joyce Bauman
Hastings
Fred Marx
Wisner
Delores Ostdiek
Lawrence
Ronald Wrecht
Bridgeport
Omaha
New Co-Op Manager Named For Farmers Union Co-Op Gas And Oil
Robert L. Schmitt aged 33 named manager of The Farmers Union Co-Op Gas and Oil Co. He and wife with four children Larry Kathryn Karen and Betty Ann will live at 2033 12th Ave. Schmitt previously managed a co-op at Trenton Nebraska and succeeds Harold Scott who moved to Seneca Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Schmitt
Farmers Union Co-Op Gas and Oil Co
Schmitts
Larry
Kathryn
Karen
Betty Ann
12Th Ave
Schmitt
Trenton
Nebr
Harold Scott
Seneca
Kan
Depot Experts To Speak At C of C Dinner
Sidney Chamber of Commerce hosts a 6:45 p m dinner at the SOD cafeteria with depot and government procurement experts. William W. Pirkle outlines a four million dollar annual depot payroll and services while Thomas Gatlin explains purchasing procedures. Ira C. Johnson conducts a Q A on how local firms can win depot work. Dean Wilson represents the Chamber as lead speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Ordnance Depot
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
United States
Sioux
Ira C. Johnson
Waldo Dearing
Dean Wilson
Chamber of Commerce
Flag Day Program Set At Sidney Elks Auditorium
Spike Dwinell Sidney Elks Lodge exalted ruler invites public to attend Flag Day ceremonies June 14 at 7 30 p m in the Elks auditorium with B P O Elks and Sidney Boy Scouts taking part The event marks the 184th anniversary of the flag adoption and follows Elks nationwide tribute from 1 850 lodges
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spike Dwinell
Sidney Elks Lodge
Stars and Stripes
Elks Auditorium
B.P.O. Docs
Sidney Boy Scouts
Mr. Dwinell
Sidney Lodge
Elks
Continental Congress
Panhandle wheat crop seen above last year's yields
The five day forecast puts western Nebraska near 90 degree highs with scattered showers possible. Nebraska Panhandle counties are expected to produce about a quarter of the state's 100 million bushel winter wheat crop, with Cheyenne County forecast at five to six million. The state average may reach around 32 bushels per acre totaling about 100.8 million bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
Mercury
Nebraska
Weather Bureau
Keith County
Lincoln County
Nebraska Panhandle
Cheyenne County
Department of Agriculture
Agriculture Depart
Department
William Helsing Potter Resident Dies at 87
William Helsing, 87, longtime Potter resident, died Sunday at Memorial Hospital after several days as a patient. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Potter Methodist Church with burial in Potter Cemetery. Memorial contributions may go to Memorial Hospital or the Craig Mortuary. Helsing, born April 6, 1874 in Sanders County Nebraska, was married to Anna Johnson in 1901 and served as Kirk postmaster before moving to Potter in 1919. He was a longtime church member and served on the church board. survivors include one granddaughter and four great grandchildren. His daughter and wife preceded him in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Helsing
Potter
Memorial Hospital
Potter Methodist Church
Potter Cemetery
O. D. Houghand
Craig Mortuary
Sidney
Leo Bolin
Craig
Sanders County
Neb
Helsing
Abraham Helsing
Anna O. Johnson
Wahoo
Kirk
James Thayer
Deborah
Linda
James
John Thayer
Robinson and Others Named Nebraska Alumni Directors
W. J. Robinson of Sidney Jack Pollock of Ogallala and Walter R. Metz of Alliance were named district directors for western Nebraska. Robinson succeeds Jack H. Lowe of Sidney. An Omaha civic leader Victor L Toft was named president of the association at the annual Alumni Roundup Luncheon in the Nebraska Union. Taft executive VP Sidles Company of Omaha will serve as VP of the Alumni Association and also heads Automotive Service Industry Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J Robinson
Sidney
Jack Pollock
Ogallala
Walter R. Metz
Alliance
Nebraska University Alumni Assn
Nebraska
Mr. Robinson
Jack H. Lowe
Jean B. Cain
Falls City
Victor H. Schmidt
Papillion
Milton H. Reynolds
Omaha
Merton Kuhr
Blair
Roy F. Broyhill
Dakota City
Clarence Isaacson
Norfolk
Ivan
Nebraska Union
Taft
Sidles Company of
Automotive Service Industry Associaton
George Bastian
Lincoln
Stuart Investment Company
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Oil-Gas News
Ft. Sidney Days
Ft. Sidney Days Committee
Forsythe and Dowis
Fairgrounds
NSRA
the Telegraph
Gov. Morrison
Schaffert
W. T. Schaffert
Dalton
Nebraska Cow-Belles
C of C
Stanton
Dan Harris
Stanton First National Bank
Lee Nixon
Harris
Robinson
Aluani
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