Fireman hours bill could cost Sidney five thousand yearly
A bill to cut paid firemen hours from 72 to 60 weekly may cost Sidney about 5000 dollars each year. The change would apply in 1964 1965 and 1966 and was introduced by Sen George H Fleming. City Manager Tom Coffey said implementation plans are not yet set. Sidney may need to add a third paid fireman, with two currently employed Harvey Vizina and Francis Stone. The League of Municipalities opposed the bill but only Sen Frank Nelson voted against it in the final floor vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
George H. Fleming
Sea
Fleming
Tom Coffey
Coffey
Harvey Vizina
Francis Stone
League of Municipalities
Nebraska
Frank Nelson
O’neill
Don't Think Too Long ASC Leader Urged Producers
Herbert Krauter, ASC county chairman, urged grain producers to sign up for the 1963 feed grain program before the March 22 expiration. He projected Cheyenne County participation similar to last year and noted minimum diversion of 20 percent with higher rates for larger diversions. Farmers may receive diversion payments plus a special price support on 1963 feed grain acreage and can use regular loans or purchases. part of the payment may be advanced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Krauter
ASC
Rauter
Cheyenne County
Hoppman Named President at Cheyenne-Deuel Sheep Association
Mervin Hoppman was elected president of the Cheyenne-Deuel Sheep Association at a Feb 26 lodge meeting in Lodgepole. Clifford Davison and Leamhoyne Johnson became vice president and secretary treasurer, with Ivan Liljegren promoting the March 5 sheep meeting in Sidney. New members Robert Misegadis and John Roberts were welcomed. next meeting set for March 14 in Chappell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rel Ben Eaejervin
Hoppman
Oshkosh
Cheyenne-Deuel
Skeen Assn
Obie
Lodgepalmi
Clifford Davison
Sidneys
Leamhoyne
Johnson
Lodgepole
Ivan Liljegren
Association
Sidney
Fred Rohs
Ogallala
Honnegger Feed Co
Harvey Milén
Robert Misegadis
Sunol
John Roberts
Chappell
Potter Faculty Members Sign Contracts for Next Year
Six teachers at Potter Public School have signed their contracts to return for the coming year according to Supt. A. J. Mason. The deadline for contracts is April 1. Returning staff include Supt. Marea Mason, and teachers Mrs. Sharon Gunder, Mrs. Nona Warren, Mrs. Alice Lee, and Mrs. Doris Craig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter Public School
Supt
A. J. Mason
Mason
Sharon Gundercon Loshen
Nona Warren
Alice Lee
Doris Craig
Sidney's oldest paper marks 90 years of service
The 1963 issue notes Western Nebraska's oldest newspaper dating to 1873 with volume 89 and issue 82 published in Sidney Nebraska on Monday March 4 1963 marking a long-standing local press tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Nebraska
Sunday Open House Snowed Out At Eggings
The Egging Co hosted about 700 visitors for the first day of a two day open house but Sunday's plans were canceled by a sudden snow storm in the southern Panhandle. Snow and icing crippled visibility and ground air traffic. a rescheduled date is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egging Co
Gurley
Ted Egging
Loren Fisher
Eggings
Telegraph
Panhandle
Nebraska
Ted Eaan
Youth Center
Egging
LPVAA Program Delayed by Snowbound Roads
Snow halted the Lodge pole Valley Activities Association event at St Patrick's today. Teachers and students from Sunflower near Mitchell arrived despite impassible roads as activities at St Patrick's grade school and the Youth Center continued into the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pole Valley Activities Assa
St. Patrick's
Tloronzo
Sunflower
Mitchell
St Patrick's
Youth Center
Paul Huff to Lead 1963 Old Settlers Reunion
Paul Huff was elected chairman of the 1963 Old Settlers Reunion at a Friday meeting in the First State Bank Building. He succeeds Sydney Finch. Harold Kreider is vice chairman and Ralph Englert re elected secretary treasurer. The group planned Labor Day events and a May meeting, noting a larger celebration with parade, Country Store and activities is expected.
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Paul Huff
Old Settlers
First State Bank
Sydney Finch
Harold Kreider
Ralph Englert
Old Settlers’ Committee
Potter Man Struck by Car Injures Pedestrian
City police report a 12.35 am Sunday accident at 10m Ave and Illinois St as G George Schnell 47 of Potter was struck by a car driven by Wills King 59 of Sydney. Schnell was walking across the intersection and taken to Memorial Hospital. Driving violation charges pending against King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Ave
Illinois St
George Schnell
Potter
Wills King
Sydney
Schnell
Memorial Hospital
Wheat Prices Predicted To Dip Further Through July
Lincoln reports a University of Nebraska farm economist forecasts a larger seasonal drop in wheat prices from now to July 1 due to lower 1963 price support and smaller exports. Exports for 1962-63 are about 15 percent below last year, with July 1 carryover expected down 100 million bushels from 1962 while total carry to 1.2 billion. Beef cattle and hogs are also seen weakening with tighter markets and higher farm stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
University of Nebraska Extension
Everett E. Peterson
Peterson
C of C Members Urged To Attend Board Meeting
The Chamber of Commerce invites members to the first monthly general meeting at 7:30 am on Wednesday March 6 at the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel. Wayne Moran says the board designed this plan to boost member participation in work. Directors will meet monthly on the third Wednesday. open to all who wish to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Wayne Moran
Moran
Legislative Action Committee
Hruska Named to Missile Subcommittee in Senate
Nebraska Senator Roman Hruska was named to the military construction subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee by Senator Leverett Saltonstall. He moves from the Treasury Post Office subcommittee and will handle issues including Strategic Air Command missile bases and air bases in Nebraska at Offord and Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Roman Hruska
Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
Leverett Saltenstall
Massachusetts
Hruska
Treasury Post Office
Strategic Air Command
Offord
Lincoln Air Force
Lions Talent Shows Lead Up To District Event March 31
Youths through 19 will compete in Lions Club Talent Shows in Gurley Dalton Lodgepole and Potter with three age divisions Junior Intermediate and Senior. Local winners advance to the District 38N contest in Dalton on March 31 and district winners go to the state event in Ogallala May 19. Rennie Anderson expects 14 to 20 clubs to enter Panhandle district show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Four Lions
Lions Club
Gurley
Dalton
Lodgepole
Potter
Ogallala
Lions
Dalton Lions
Compet‘tion
Rennie Anderson
the Lions
Panhandle
Frontier expands Family Plan air fare across 10 state system
Frontier Airlines announces a broadened Family Plan allowing individual family members to travel on any mix of flights to a common destination within its 10 state network. Members must buy tickets in advance and depart within a 24 hour window, with return trips allowing separate travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Weather Outlook With Cloudiness and Slight Cooling
Considerable cloudiness tonight followed by partly cloudy conditions Tuesday. Low Monday night 10 to 15. High Tuesday 30 to 40.
Schilling Infant Dies After Denver Surgery
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schilling of Sidney died Sunday after a three hour operation at Children’s Hospital in Denver. Born prematurely March 2 at Logan County Hospital Sterling, the baby was rushed to Denver with the father for treatment while Mrs Schilling remains hospitalized in Sterling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Schilling
Sidney
Childrens Hospital
Denver
Pleasant Panhandle snowstorm brings moisture with little damage
Snow blankets the Panhandle with several inches across towns like Sidney Dalton Potter Lodgepole and surrounding areas. Observers report moisture levels from .52 to .85 inches with overall minimal damage and resumed normal highway and utility service. Fallout includes few injuries and schools operating, while officials urge careful travel and note potential long term benefits for farming as fields absorb the moisture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis King
Country Club Heights
Dalton
Lawrence Marrin
George Coulter
Potter
Lodgepole
Henry Jenik
Sidney
Highway Patrol
Panhandle
Ear
March Activities Lead Cheyenne County Events
March calendar centers on talent shows and finance drives across Cheyenne County with spring work hopes. Stramit Plant at Dalton opens soon as dial system upgrade underway, Lodgepole Telephone expands lines, and the county red cross finance drive proceeds except Sidney. Stars of Tomorrow Sunday March 10 at Junior High Auditorium features area entrants. Lions and Kiwanis clubs boost youth talent. preliminary Lion Club shows run March 8 to 13 in Dalton Gurley Potter venues ahead of district contest March 31. Boy Scout Exposition March 9 at National Guard Armory. American Legion Oratorical contest March 18 at Sidney High School. Weather may influence farm work as March signals spring.
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Cheyenne County
Stramit
Dalton
Lodgepole Telephone Company
Lodgepole Company
Cheyenne County Red Cross
Sidney
Heart Fund
Kiwanis Club
Lions Clubs
Stars of Tomorrow
Junior High
National Guard
American Legion
Sidney High School
Incomplete Totals Released In 1963 Heart Fund Drive
The Sidney drive reports about 800 dollars from local residents and 300 dollars from business solicitations with final counts pending. Dr D O Shelton Cheyenne County chairman will submit county donations after all returns are counted. Late contributions may be mailed to Mrs Ron Krueger Sidney Nebraska and representatives in Lodgepole Potter Dalton and Gurley or to Dr Shelton in Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Ron Krueger
D. O. Shelton
Cheyenne
10Th Avenue
Nebr
Lodgepole, Potter, Dalton
Gurley
Dr. Shelton
Police Court Fines $426 in February
Police Magistrate Roy Gish reported February activity in his court. Fines totaled 426 with 66 costs assessed. Eighteen cases involved traffic violations and intoxication.
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Roy Gish
Chei
Robinson Local Head For Hruska's Tribute
W. J. Bill Robinson of Sidney named Cheyenne County chairman for the Morris Jacobs banquet honoring Senator Roman L. Hruska. Jacobs, general chairman, has named county chairmen for Nebraska's 93 counties for a dinner described as the greatest political gathering in the region, featuring New York Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller and at least 16 U S Senators and House members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J
Bill ) Robinson
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Roman L. Hruska
Morris Jacobs
Omaha
Nebraska
Mr. Jacobs
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
U. S. House of Representatives
New Oil Location In County Staked By Kingwood Oil
Kingwood Oil Co. stakes a field extension at tempt in northwestern Cheyenne County. The No. 1 Ehlers well sits in Eddy Field with Murfin Drilling Co. as contractor. Nebraska reports last week’s oil production averaging 63,703 barrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingwood Oil Co
Cheyenne County
Ehlers
One Well Eddy
Murfin Drilling Co
Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
Nebraska
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Mervin Hoppman Nie
Taffic
LPVAA
Mr. King
Economist
C of C
Schilling
Dave Ells
U.S
Ells
Sidney Trade Area
Liong
Liong Club
Pottts
Sarah B. Graves
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