Panhandle Registers GOP Lead In Voter Totals
End February counts show Republicans ahead of Democrats by about 5 to 3 in Panhandle counties with 22 338 Republicans 13 560 Democrats and 846 independents. Nebraska total registered voters rose to 973 581 with 297 929 Republicans 260 376 Democrats and 15 276 independents.
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Panhandle
Secretary of State
Cheyenne County
Banner
Box Butte
Cheyenne
Dawes
Deuel
Garden
Kimball
Morrill
Scotts Bluff
Sheridan
Sioux
Nebraska
Frank Marsh
Marsh
Sign Tells Story Of Improved Phone Service In Future
A $400000 project at The North Western Bell Telephone Co. site in Sidney aims to link relay towers from Regina Canada to Sutherland Nebraska as part of a nationwide long distance upgrade. The Sunol Nebraska relay station will be the largest with 4800 square feet and a 250 foot tower, enabling 2400 voice circuits south and 1200 north initially, then expand to 6000 in both directions.
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North Western Bell Telephone Co
Sidney
At&t
Bell Systems
Regina
Canada
Sutherland
Nebraska
NWB
Sunol
Nebraska Panhandle
Regina-Sutherland
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
Wayside
Whitney
Berea
Angora
Dalton
Chappell
Roscoe
South
North Dakota
Canadian
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Saskatchewan
Nebr
America
Faulty Heat Sensor Triggers Three Hospital Alarms
Memorial Hospital in Gering reported three alarms Sunday due to a faulty heat sensor in the boiler room. Fire crews were dispatched twice and the source was located quickly. Administrator Darold Hendee said a 135 degree reading and direct lines to the fire station helped identify the sensor and prevent a real fire.
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Memorial Hospital
Darold Hendee
Gering
Sidney
Fire Department
Dr. Floyd Miller to address Vo Tech grads Friday
Nebraska Education Commissioner Dr. Floyd A. Miller will deliver the main address at the Vo Tech School Friday at 2 p.m. in the drafting department auditorium. He will speak to 22 graduates entering jobs across five study areas as the first full time class completes its program.
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Vo-Tech
Floyd A. Miller
Nebraska Commissioner of Education
Miller
University of Nebraska
Wayne State College
Wayne
Neb
Nebraska
Department of Education
State Board of Normal Schools
University of New Mexico
National Study of
Washington, D.C
North Central Association
Secondary Commission
Nebrasia
National Council of Chief
United States Air Force
Europe
North Africa
Nebraska Council On Teacher Education
Dr. Miller
Nebraska Educational Television Commission
Hendee Named To American Academy Of Medical Administrators
Darold L. Hendee administrator of Memorial Hospital and Rest Home earns membership in the American Academy of Medical Administrators. He will receive certificate and credentials at the Convocation in Atlantic City on September 14. The academy promotes scientific medical administration, education, and professional recognition.
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Darold L. Hendee
Memorial Hospital and Rest Home
American Academy of Medical Admin
Atlantic City
N. J
Earl Gen Seeks District Post In Wheat Belt Power Race
Earl Gen of Rt. 1 Sidney filed with the County Clerk to run for the six year Wheat Belt Public Power District board seat held by John Hornicek of Lodgepole. Gen a lifelong area rancher cites interest in district growth and improvement and lists wife Evelyn and three children Pamela Janis and Tommy.
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Earl Gen
Sidney
Wheatbelt Public Power District Board
John Hornicek
Lodgepole
Evelyn
Pamela
Janis
Tommy
Panhandle Weather Outlook Decreasing Clouds Lower Tonight
Decreasing cloudiness this afternoon with fair weather tonight and Tuesday. It will be colder tonight and a little warmer Tuesday. Lows tonight 10 to 20, highs Tuesday 40 to 50. Precipitation chances under five percent. Five Day Forecast: Tuesday through Saturday near to below normal temperatures with small changes and a warming trend late in the week. Highs in the 40s, lows in the 20s. Light snow midweek. Drive carefully.
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Panhandle
Weekend Storm Moisture Helps Area Wheat and Range
Western Nebraska and northeastern Colorado received snow and rain over the weekend, boosting moisture for the 1968 winter wheat crop and range lands. Observers noted four inches of snow at Sidney with .49 inch moisture. topsoil was dry in Cheyenne County, and worms or wind damage were minimal, aiding upcoming spring field work and potential harvest timing decisions.
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Nebraska
Colorado
FAA
Sidney
Ivan Liljegren
Liljegren
Cheyenne County
Dalton
Lodgepole
Potter
Peetz Hot Spot Beer Thief Reported Lodged Theft
The Hot Spot in Peetz reported Friday a break in with six kegs of beer, 20 cases, three glass pitchers and 70 bags of potato chips stolen. Entry was gained by breaking a door window and unlock, with no clues yet. Local officers and the sheriff are on the lookout for the 3.2 percent beer once more.
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Peetz
Cole
Sidney
Logan County
Vince Bianco
Don Glantz
Nebraska State Patrol Office Goes 24 Hours
The Nebraska State Patrol office is now open 24 hours a day, Sgt Felix Koenig announced. The change extends coverage from 7 am to midnight and requires two new dispatchers Tom Rezanina and Alexi aberkorn, both from Sidney. The office phone number remains 254 4042.
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Nebraska State Patrol
Felix Koenig
Tom Rezanina
Alex Iaberkorn
Sidney
Mrs Holt Wins $5 In Who's Who Jackpot In Cheyenne County
Mrs. Dallas A. Holt of Dalton won $5 in last week's Who's Who contest after missing three clues. Entry was drawn from 876, adding to a growing $155 jackpot this week as entries stem from five posting locations.
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Dallas A. Holt
Dalton
Cheyenne County
Holt
Benny Hochman
Sidney
Hardy- Clark Furniture
Victone Cleaners
Center Liquor
Cheyenne County Lumber Co
Gibson Ford-Mercury
House of Beauty
Ray’s TV
Farmers Feed and Seed
Town and Country Market
Triangle Plumbing
County Moves To Condemn Cheyenne County Fairgrounds
Cheyenne County files eminent domain petition to condemn about 38 acres of land used as the Cheyenne County Fair Grounds, land owned by the State Board of Educational Lands and Funds. Deputy County Attorney Don Tedesco says appraisers will rule in about two weeks, with the County Board to decide on purchase. Funeral services for Paul H Meyer, longtime Sidney resident, are announced with burial in Greenwood Cemetery and services at St Pauls Lutheran Church.
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Cheyenne County Fair Grounds
State Board of Educational Lands and Funds
Don Tedesco
Nebraska State Board of Educational Lands and Funds
Tedesco
Board of Educational Lands and Funds
Fair Ground
County Board of Commissioners
McConaughy Water High This Spring
Lewellen bank fishing on Lake McConaughy will be limited this spring due to high waters. If irrigation uses are reduced early the water table could drop and improve beach fishing. Ice fishing was spotty but some 12 inch ice lasted a 30 day period. Spring migration of waterfowl is underway with 20 000 geese and 50 000 60 000 ducks observed. Pheasant carry over looks promising and snow is light. New road along the north side of Big Mac is being heavily utilized with hard topping to follow after frost lifts.
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Big Mac
Paper goofs blamed on gremlins in Sidney Telegram
The Friday printing produced errors on the church page with misattributed sermons and a transposed Dalton community news headline. The piece apologizes to pastors Alvin J. Danielson and Lester Boehm and notes the Legion Post event and Catholic Women meet were misordered, describing the day as a black one.
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Gremlins
Sidney
Alvin J. Danielson
Immanual Lutheran Church
Lester Boehm
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Sidney
Dalton Community News
Legion Post
Cindy Wheeler
Open House At Vo-Tech Set For Sunday April 7
The Vo-Tech School will host its second annual open house on Sunday, April 7, according to director Merle Rudebusch. The event aims to showcase programs, facilities, and student projects to prospective students and parents.
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Vo-Tech
Merle Rudebusch
Long Time Dix Resident Dead
Mabel E Acheson 81 of Dix died Friday at a Gering rest home She born 1887 Hardy graduated high school Married William A Acheson May 17 1911 Superior Came to Dix in 1922 Survived by two sisters in California Preceded in death by husband and one son Clyde Funeral services Tuesday at 2 pm Allen Funeral Home Kimball Dr Melvin Cammack officiating Burial at DIK Cemetery
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Dix
Mabel E. Acheson
Gering
Hardy
William A. Acheson
Superior
California
Clyde
Allen Funeral Home
Kimball
Melvin Cammack
Dik
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St. Paul’s Church
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