Beeline Toll Highway Proposed Across Nebraska
George Kolzow of the Sidney Chamber of Commerce sketches a toll road route across Nebraska, “straight as a string,” showing a path from near Ogallala skirt lines to the Wyoming border. He argues a toll superhighway could handle future cross‑country traffic, though he admits the plan is a dream and would face technical objections.
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George Kolzow
The
Chamber of Commerce
Nebraska
Sidney
Mir. Kolzow
Neeth “Platte
Ogallala
Chappell
Tance
Wyoming
Mr. Kolzow
Hospital plans inch toward bids this summer
Archi tect Frank McNett told Hospital Chairman Ira Steward last week that the board hopes to let a contract by late summer. If timelines hold, construction could begin and enclose most of the building before bad weather. Progress depends on final state and federal health approvals and securing pledged funds. The hospital, a T shaped one story facility for fifty four beds, may need additional funds to furnish it, with bids contingent on current and past due pledges.
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Frank McNett
Grand Island
Ira Steward
Dana
Mr. Steward
Steward
McNett
Nebraska NSC seeks harvest help via farmer cards
The Nebraska State Employment Service office directs four county area farmers to fill information cards. Cards request number of men trucks combines acres and harvest estimates. Officials want responses even if needs are already met to gauge overall demand and prevent migrant labor. Local volunteers and agents in Kimball Deuel and surrounding towns will collect and forward needs to coordinate help.
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Nebraska
Cheyenne
Nee Deliely
Kimball
Banner
Francis’ ‘Hiner
Sidney
NSES
Mr. Hiner
Hiner
Ifollow
McCook
Kansas
Liv
Green
Big
Springs
Carl Ryat
Deuel County
Chappell
Bing Miller
Miller's Beer Parlor
Dalton
Emil Nelson
IHC
Deal- Potter
Chester Walters
Kimball County
Elmer Swanson
Bushnell
Grain buyer licenses urged under Nebraska law L B 585
Applications for grain buyer licenses are now on hand at The American National Bank under L B 585. Licenses required for anyone buying grain for resale. buyers must show Nebraska licenses or sellers should refuse to deal. Richard H Larson notes the act protects producers from bounced checks by itinerant buyers, with each license holder bonded up to five thousand dollars.
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American National Bank
Nebraska
Richard H. Larson
Nebraska State Railway Commission
Spanish group awards donation to hospital at Fort Sidney Days
The Cheyenne County Hospital fund received 75 more dollars from the Sioux Ordnance Depot Spanish Ball Team. They won the artistic division prize with their float in the Fort Sidney Days parade but chose to donate the prize money to a worthwhile cause instead of keeping it.
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Cheyenne County Hospital
Sioux Ordnance Depot
Fort Sidney
Wm. Koenécke
Underdown Heads Legion Post 17 Choose New Officers
John Underdown will command American Legion Post 17 for the coming year. A slate of new officers was chosen at last week’s meeting and will be installed at the July 28 session. Robert Fischer first vice president, Cliff Nienhueser second vice president, Lewis Johnson adjutant, Don Brunzell finance officer, Floyd Sanks sergeant at arms, Godfrey Lopez and Cliff Jeppsen three year directors, L. M. Clinton one year director. Frank AnCan is outgoing commander. Glenn Patrick will oversee the installation.
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John Underdown
American Legion Post 17
Robert Fischer
Cliff Nienhueser
Lewis Johnson
Don Brunzell
Floyd Sanks
Godfrey Lopez
Cliff Jeppsen
L. M. Clinton
Frank anCan
Glenn Patrick
Harvester Building Under Construction in Sidney Nebraska
International Harvester Company advances in Sidney with a new $100000 office and shop complex on East Illinois near the current warehouse site. The 100 by 70 foot shop area and 53 by 112 foot office space will house the parts and offices, with Prange and Mason of Colorado as bidders. McCormick Farm Equipment Store remains company owned under manager Bob Root, and district offices are in Cheyenne. This will be the largest IHC establishment in Western Nebraska.
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International Harvester Company
Sidney
Illinois
IHC
Prange and Mason
Colorado
McCormick
Bob
Root
Cheyenne
Nebraska
Wheat harvest in Nebraska nears as warm spell looms
Cheyenne County reports wheat in excellent condition despite scattered hail damage. Observers expect delayed start until around July 5 or later amid warm, dry conditions. Storage strain grows with last year’s crop filling elevators. boxcars may lag unloading. Government loans for farm-stored wheat cited. first wheat arrives at Nickerson and Alma facilities with moisture near 19 percent and weight around 58-60 pounds per bushel.
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Braska
Cheyenne
Cheyenne County
Harry King
State Railway Commission
Hastings
Leslie Sheffield
The
Nebraska Grain
Elmer Mike Jensen
Farmer’s Union Co-operative Association
Nickerson
Fremont
Dodge County
Alma
Farmers Equity
Randall Peterson
Harlan County
New Oil and Gas Pool May Produce In Gurley Locality
Cheyenne County reports a new oil and gas pool may yield prospects in the Gurley area. Pioneer Mrs. Margaret Hines Martin, longtime Sidney resident, died after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Monday in Sidney with burial at Greenwood Cemetery.
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Gurley
Cheyenne County
Margaret Hines Martin
Craig Mortuary
Robert L. Townsend
C. Fred Parks
Greenwood Cemetery
Roy Greenlee
Marius Christensen
O. Albin Olson
Ralph Gentle
George Taylor
John W. Martinosky
Martin
Shannon
Ill
Sidney
Leroy Martin
City Budget For 15 Months Sees $267,340 in City Operations
Sidney City Council approves a 15 month budget totaling 267,340 for city operations with 149,990 to be raised by taxes and an estimated 18.55 mill levy plus 4.35 mill for bond retirement. The Sidney Utility System budgets 287,970, self-supporting and not affecting the tax levy, bringing total city and utility operations to about 590,110. Bond retirements for aviation field, sewer, intersection, and fire department sinking funds total 24,800.
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Tobin
Sidney
Fire Department
Sora
Potter Days Set for Sept 8 9 in 1953
Dates for Potter Days are fixed for Tuesday and Wednesday September 8 and 9. The Golden Nugget Shows will bring carnival attractions, with a parade on the final day, ball games, dances and other festivities. Lions Club sponsors with Joe Schwartz as chairman and a committee including D F Enevoldsen secretary Claude Biggs Carl Larson Kenneth Rose and Francis Egging.
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Ofies
Potter Lions
Joe Schwartz
D. F. Enevoldsen
Claude Biggs
Carl Larson
Kenneth Rose
Francis Egging
Dalton Fourth of July activities teased for weekend
The Dalton Lions Club sponsored program begins at 2 30 in the afternoon with a Sidney versus Dalton league baseball game followed by a park picnic with free ice cream and lemonade. Various locals including Gurley Potter and others are expected to journey to Dalton for the celebration.
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Dalton
iCheyenn
Italy
Eve Ening
Sidney
Gurley
Potter
Ordnance
Falls
Lions
More Work For No. 30
Contractors' bids for widening and resurfacing 30 miles of High way U.S. No. 30 will be asked at a state highway setting July 23. Work covers 21.7 miles between Central City and Silver Creek and 8.3 miles east of Kearney with wider shoulders and new concrete and asphalt layers. Additional gravel surfacing and drainage work included.
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Central City
Silver Creek
Kearney
U. S
Testing Not Conclusive Report Says Gas and Oil Found
Testing and drilling progress in Ohio show gas detected in Drill Stem Test No 1 from 4485 to 4505 feet with a 900000 cubic feet daily maximum. Test No 2 from 4506 to 4526 feet yielded gas, 300 feet of oil, and 1485 feet of salt water. commercial production not yet determined. Drilling continues into the J zone. Rauner No 2 nearing production in Preble Field. Ryan No 1 Henneman near Gurley in the 2. sand.
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Ohio
Preble
Ryan No. 1
Henneman
Gurley
Dalton High band to perform as Lodgepole hosts fireworks night
The Dalton High School band will perform in a town celebration with a band concert, a fireworks display rivaling last year, and a dance by the American Legion at the Legion Hall. Lodgepole Masonic and CES chapters host a family picnic and sponsor a public fireworks show at Lodgepole Airport.
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E Dalton High
American Legion
Legion Hall
Lodgepole
Masonic
CES
Circus to Benefit Lions Youth Project in Sidney
The Sidney Lions Club will bring the Dailey Brothers three ring circus to town for one day only at the fair grounds. Tickets go on sale this week to fund youth activities. Proceeds support Lions youth programs and are urged by Lions officials.
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Sidney Lions Club
Sidney ‘Club
Dailey Brothers
Fair Grounds
iNet
Lions
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