Recollections of Charlie O Kiefe Published by University Press
Mr O Kiefe began his memoir at 77 and finished in three years. Sheridan County Historical Society sent the manuscript to the University Press after board members urged full publication. A letter confirms negotiations for a spring 1960 launch in the Pioneer Heritage Series. Miss Sandoz has long been unable to attend reunions due to writing duties.
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Kimball Atlas Site Scheduled for Underground Missile Install
Construction plans place Kimball 64 miles east of Francis E Warren AFB Cheyenne Wyoming as part of a nine site Atlas complex. The 20 acre plot on Painter estate will be bought and soil samples taken this week ahead of fall work with bids from Omaha Corps Engineers due in August.
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Chadron to Start Systematic Fire Inspection Downtown
Fire Chief Paul Thein announced a systematic inspection of all downtown buildings began Monday in Chadron. The review targets business-area structures presumed to have the greatest fire hazards, with recommendations to follow where hazards are found.
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Pioneer History of Sheridan County by O Kiefe
University of Nebraska Press will publish a Rushville Sheridan County pioneer history by Charlie O Kiefe. The study covers 1884 to 1898 with true county history and notes the O Kiefe family homesteaded south of Clinton and ran a stage line with his brother.
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Minnesota
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Snake bite scare at Big Springs home ends with rattler found
Mrs. Max Soper rushed four year old Michael to a doctor after a basements snake bite claim. A 14 inch rattler was found in a box on the Soper farm southeast of Big Springs. Michael was hospitalized in Julesburg for observation and recovered with a swollen arm. The family suspects the snake entered via an open window. Old Jules author Sandoz to attend Alliance reunion in northwest Nebraska on June 21 with 100 to 200 descendants expected.
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Alumni Banquet Reservations At Chappell Near 600
Chappell alumni banquet set for Saturday June 20 is approaching 600 reservations as more former students sign up daily. Organizers provide housing options for those without local relatives and urge volunteers with extra rooms to contact the committee. A reception precedes the 6:30 dinner in the high school auditorium, with doors opening at 5:00. The American Legion Auxiliary directs the dinner.
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Brahman Gus Debuts In Rocky Mountain Rodeo
Spectators will see the new Brahman gus cattle in the Wild West show. The cross of Indian Brahma and Aberdeen Angus is highlighted as top rodeo stock with five events including bareback and saddle bronc riding bulldogging bull riding and calf roping Brahmangus calves supplied by Morrill County Saddle Club.
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Clinton girl wins REA trip to Washington D C
Suzanne Hess of Clinton won an expense paid round trip to Washington D C as first in the Northwest Rural Public Power District essay contest. Her essay on The Value of Rural Electric Service in Our Home and Community earned top honors with a meeting planned with Nebraska delegates. Virginia Carol Shanks and Sharon Burtzloff tied for second and third, each receiving electrical appliances.
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Willard Hess Jr
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Gordon
Sharon Burtzloff
Walter Burtzloff
New Breed of Cattle Billed for July 4 Rodeo
Plans take shape for the 1959 Morrill County Amateur Rodeo July 4 and 5 in Bridgeport. Billed as the biggest and best known event, organizers promise top stock and festive celebrations.
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Ogallala Budget Grows to 133 925 Dollars in Year
The Ogallala city council adopts a 133 925 dollar budget, up 9 125 from 114 800 last year. Increases cover bonds and interest plus administration. bond costs rise 26.3 percent from 20 000 to 25 525. Administration totals 108 400, up 13 800 from 94 600. Funds changed include police, fire, sewer, lighting, and library adjustments, with some offsets and unchanged street, park, and cemetery allocations.
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Telegraph Wantads Offer Sale Trade Space
Classifieds invite readers to place small ads for buying selling or trading goods services or opportunities through the Telegraph wish list service. Include brief item details location and price if applicable for fastest response.
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