Governor Here Sunday For Formal Library Dedication
Sidney's new 140000 dollar public library will be officially dedicated this Sunday afternoon with Governor Frank Morrison delivering the dedicatory address. The 1:30 PM program includes a luncheon at the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel and remarks by library officials, architect Howard G. Duncan, and city leaders. Notable guests include Senator George Fleming and state library officials from Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Frank Morrison
Morrison
Library Commission
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
J. H. McNish
Sidney Library Board
Max Kors
John Slayton
McNish
Library Board
Howard G. Duncan
Scottsbluff
C. B. Dorwart
R. W. Brown
Aeola Brennemann
Hyannis
Tom Coffey
Fort Collins
Colo
Kiwanis Stars
Path From Registration To Induction In Cheyenne County
Registration rises yearly with 1965 at 144 and 1964 132. Many deferments due to college and only a minority passing physicals. January three of 15 passed, November four of seven, December 11 of 24. Major barriers are asthma hay fever ulcers and similar conditions. March physicals sent 22 by bus to Denver with three inductees.
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Cheyenne County
Selective Service Office
Louis Johnson
Denver
Welfare Office Cooperating In Medicare Plan
Cheyenne County Welfare Director A. D. Chambers urges all clients over 65 to complete the SSA-400 form to confirm opting into Medical Insurance. The department will pay the $3 monthly premium. cards must be signed and mailed by March 31 with welfare staff reachable for questions.
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A. D. Chambers
Cheyenne County
Sidney Public School Calendar for 1966 67
The Sidney Public School calendar for 1966 67 lists opening on August 29 and a Labor Day holiday on September 5. A teachers convention at Alliance is on October 27 28, with Thanksgiving vacation November 24 25. Christmas vacation ends December 23 with classes resuming January 3. Easter break March 24 27. Baccalaureate May 21 and commencement May 24. Summer dismissal May 26 for a total of 180 days.
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Sidney
Alliance
Baccalaureate
Retarded School at Depot Still a Possibility
The State Department of Education has not discarded a plan to establish a school for retarded children at Sioux Army Depot. Inspections found suitable buildings and equipment from a former Army hospital. Education Commissioner Floyd Miller favored Depot over Ogallala, where he recently rejected a similar proposal. Local leaders vow to appeal the decision federally due to potential funding.
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Sioux Army Depot
State Department of Education
Sioux
United States Army
Floyd Miller
Ogallaia
Miller
Keith
Ramey Whitney
Chappell
Ogallala
Dr. Miller
Ogallala School
Saving of the Green bargain festival heads to Sidney stores
The Sidney Telegraph previews a three day Saving of the Green sale run Thursday through Saturday. Sponsored by the Sidney Chamber of Commerce retail committee, the event aims to stretch buying power with new merchandise at low prices. Merchants promise hundreds of values, urging shoppers to browse ads first, then visit participating stores to balance the budget before Easter.
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Sidney Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee
Sidney
Sidney Telegraph
Panhandle forecast shows clouds and light showers
The Panhandle area forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies with scattered light rain showers tonight and Thursday. Cooler on Thursday with a high near 50. Tonight's low 30 to 40. five day outlook expects near normal temperatures through Monday, then colder Friday and Saturday with highs 45 to 50 and lows 20 to 25. Occasional light rain or snow scattered through the period. Courtesy Frontier Airlines.
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Panhandle
Frontier Airlines
Patriotic Theme For Big Parade Fort Sidney Days 1966
Fort Sidney Days Inc board sets a patriotic parade theme Defense of Freedom Cavalry to Capsules for 1966. Four prize categories awarding 100 first and 50 second include Business Civic veterans and church Youth and floats from surrounding communities. Sweepstakes trophy to outstanding float. Parade at 5 pm Monday Aug 22 during Cheyenne County Fair Fort Sidney Days. Board meets 7 am Tuesday Apr 5 at Yendis Cafe.
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Fort Sidney Days, Inc
Ken McMillen
Parade
McMillen
Cheyenne County
Better Weather To Help Sales
With improving weather, sales at The Sidney Livestock Sales Pavilion are expected to grow. Last Saturday the market was weaker as the barn sold 184 hogs and 781 cattle. Steer calves 458 lbs brought 34.20, lighter calves 448 lbs 33.75, and 419 lb heifer calves went for 29.80.
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Sidney Livestock Sales
City and School District Registration Rules Set for Sidney
City Clerk Gordon Tobin issued registration instructions for Sidney voters ahead of the April 5 city general election. To vote for school board, residents must live in the district 40 days, be 21, and meet property or family criteria. city officials and the housing issue require six months in the state, 40 days in the city, and 10 days in the precinct. Registration hours are 8–5 weekdays and 7–9 a.m. Saturday March 26, with special mail-in cards for address changes. After April 5, Sidney residents may register for the May 10 primary.
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Sidney
Gordon Tobin
A. A. Fenske Named 1966 Fort Sidney Days Colonel
Albert A. Fenske of Sunol, native of Cheyenne County, named 1966 Fort Sidney Days Colonel after Sidney Junior Chamber of Commerce invitation. He will preside over August celebration joining Cheyenne County Fair Fort Sidney Days Aug 21. Fenske, first Sunol Colonel, with long public service including county commissioner and state legislator, heads a family of four children and 17 grandchildren.
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Cheyenne County
Albert A. Fenske
Sunol
Fenske
Sidney
Mr. Fenske
Lodgepole
Nebraska City
Oscar
Fenske Brothers
Board of County Commissioners
Cecil Hunt
Lois Booth
Dean Niemann
Ruth
Auburn
Neb
A. J. Fenske
Eddie Niemann
Naomi
Glenwood Springs
Colo
Bill Behrends
Glennis
Fort Sidney
Bulls sell in WNHA show in Alliance
Thirty one western Nebraska Hereford Association bulls sold Monday at the 53rd semi annual sale in Alliance. Total receipts were 19 160 with an average of 618 per head. Grand champion from Tucker Herefords Mullen sold to Metz Ranch Cody for 1 025, another Tucker bull brought 1 100 to Metz Ranch. Reserve champion consigned by Vernon C Jones and Sons Henry sold for 1 000 to Nerud Brothers Bayard. A fourth bull at 1 000 was bought by Mrs. Everett Eldred Lake Side from Dr E VonTour Alliance.
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Lake Side
E. VonTour
Alliance
Photographer Duis to Attend National Meeting in Hollywood
Alvin Duis, master of photography and secretary of a 39 member group, leaves Friday for Hollywood to attend the national convention of Camera craftsmen at the Hotel Continental. Meetings run March 23 to 26 with guest speakers including George De Gennaro Glenn Embree and Todd Walker. Duis will visit Los Angeles with his son Bob and a family before returning to Sidney March 26.
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Alvin Duis
Hollywood
Calif
Continental
George de Gennaro
Glenn Embree
Todd Walker
Duis
Bob
Los Angeles
Sidney
Library To Be Closed Saturday
The Sidney Public Library will be closed all day Saturday for preparations ahead of the dedication of the new building on Sunday.
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Sidney Public Library
Wells Under Way In Cheyenne And Lincoln Counties
In Cheyenne County the No 1 Taylor wildcat north of Lodgepole is advancing toward a 4300 foot test near Cook Field, with Banner Oil Co and United Oil Co as operators. Nearby, Consolidated Oil and Gas Co. filed for No 3 Rudolph in the Rudolph Field southwest of Sidney, while No 1 Ehlers wildcat near Gurley awaits drilling. Lincoln County activity includes No 1 Clemens near Red Willow Creek and two Mobil Oil locations, Latiner and Tobiasson, both targeting granite depths. Red Willow Creek field remains the nearest sustained producer since 1961 with about 45,000 barrels. Sinclair Oil and Gas Co continues the 17-A Singleton deep test in Banner County toward 7700 feet, after reaching 6700 feet, with the deepest local well previously at 8841 feet.
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Lodgepole
Cheyenne County
Taylor
Cook Field
Consolidated Oil and Gas Co
Rudolph
Sidney
Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
Ehlers
NWNE
Stuarco Oil Co
Kingwood Oil Co
Joseph J. C. Paine
Mobil Oil
Latiner
SESW
Tobiasson
Granite
Red Willow Creek
Petroleum Information
Sinclair Oil and Gas Co
Banner County
Singleton
Sinclair
Sheil Oil Co
Work On Sewage Plant Expected To Start Soon
The City of Sidney plans an 82300 modernization and improvement program at the sewage disposal plant east of town with Federal funds possibly covering up to 30 percent. Fulton and Cramer of Lincoln will handle the project. Work may start soon though a potential packing plant site could trigger more work. Also at the council meeting three building permits were approved: 35000 for Royal Chemical Co blending plant on east U S 30, 575 for Ira Johnson carport, and 1000 for downtown remodeling.
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Sidney
Fulton and Cramer of
Lincoln
Royal Chemical Co
U.S
Ira Johnson
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Saint Pro Cio
Erin
Bras
A. A. Fenske
Stars of Tomorrow
Sidney Kiwanis Club
Sidney Junior High School
Duane Johnson
Keith Williams
Duane Nichols
Kiwanis Club
Business Institute of Sidney
Ronnie Woodward
Jolaine Kaminski
Sylvia
Kim Minshall
Debbie Mathews
Carolyn Fischer
Karen Felsch
John Lyon
Chordovox
Debbie Music
Pam Hahler
Connie Palmer
Carol Hahler
Jeanette Jones
Joan Owen
Marla Walker
Gary Brown
Rich Walker
Jay Jacobson
We Four
Maryann Schwartz
Teresa Mohart
Henry Loebe
Rich Henkel
Nancy von Forrel
Tammy Shoemaker
Jody E=nevoldson
Colleen Schnell
Sharon Statley
Banner Oil Co
United Oil Co
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