Oil Exploratory Boom Expected in 1959 Basin Wide
Industry observers forecast a brisk 1959 in the Denver-Julesburg Basin as many leases expire and drilling costs stay low. Activity centers on Kimball Banner Nebraska and Weld Morgan counties, with rushes east of the basin and a push to test untested leases before year end. Domestic oil supply could rise to meet military demand if overseas sources dwindle.
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Denver-Julesburg
Colorado
Kimball
Banner
Nebraska
Weld
Tiorgan
Cheyenne County
Logan County
Kimball - Banner County
United States
Big oil output in Cheyenne County over decade
Cheyenne County has produced nearly 30 million barrels of oil since the May 1949 discovery east of Gurley, with gross value around 85 to 90 million dollars. Royalty and landowners share about 10 million, while gas production and secondary recovery plans shape future output and field lifespans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Gurley
Ohio Oil Co
Sidney
North Central Gas Co
Kansas-Nebraska Gas Co
Gaylord-Jacks
Southwest Potter
Helder
Juelfs- Gaylord
Kimball County
Heider
Doran
Denver-Julesburg
Sidney High School to Stage Down In The Valley Friday
Final rehearsals are underway for the Sidney High School Chorus operetta Down In The Valley to be presented Friday at 8 p.m. in the senior high auditorium. Director William Fankhauser with assistant George Hinn and Miss Lois Watson leads. Admission 75 cents adults 50 cents students 25 cents children. Tickets from chorus members or at door. Cast includes Brack Weaver Jennie Parsons Lynn Nelson Thomas Bouche Peery Mise gadis and others with Phil Fleming as dance caller. Connie Madsen designed program cover. Jim Cantrell assisted by Bobbro designed the set. Make up by Joann Harrison and Dale Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Down In the Valley
Sidney High School Chorus
William Fankhauser
George Hinn
Lois Watson
Éghorus
Ine Chido
Brack Weaver
Scout
Jennie Parsons
Lynn
Nelson. Thomas
Bouche
Fire Damage at Hardy Apartments Causes Minor Loss
Firemen responded to a silent alarm at the Hardy Apartments when an iron plugged in caused minor damage. Miss Winnie Ashley said she left for work forgetting the iron. Damage to the ironing board and pads was estimated at about 15 dollars.
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Hardy Apartments
Winnie Ashley
Gurley Names Rosen as Next Superintendent of Schools
GURLEY M. M. Rosen will become the superintendent of schools here next fall, succeeding Lawrence R. Hilty, who resigned. Rosen currently serves as superintendent at Melbeta, entering his third year there after teaching in eastern Nebraska and Colorado. Hilty plans to remain in school administration with undetermined specifics.
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Gurley
M. M. Rosen
Lawence R. Tlilty
Rosen
Melbeta
Nebraska
Colorado
Hilty
Harte Faces Surgery At Bluffs Hospital
William D. Harte secretary treasurer of The Sidney Kimball Farm Loan Assn entered Western Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Scottsbluff Sunday and was to undergo surgery this morning. Mrs Harte accompanied him and remained there temporarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Harte
Sidney-Kimball Farm Loan Assa
Western Nebaska Methodist Hospital
Scottsbluff
Annual LPY Festival Sees 200 Students Compete Thursday
St Patrick's Academy hosts the annual Lodz2 Pole Valley Activities Assn music festival with about 200 students from 11 towns arriving Thursday. Judging begins at 8 30 am for instrumental solos and groups, with choruses judged around 1 pm at the Youth Center. Participating schools include St Patrick's Lorenzo Lodgepit Big Sings Gurley Oakton Mazeta Farrisburg Sunflower Potter and Dix aidedges. George Hinn and William TFonkauser of Sidney Public Schools serve as judges.
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St Patrick's Academy
Namly
Youth Center
St. Patrick's
Lorenzo
Lodgepits
Big Sings
Gurley
Oakton
M2zeta
Farrisburg
Sunflower
Potter
George Hinn
William Tfankhauser
The
Sidney Public Schools
New Upholstery Firms Open in Sidney with Pieces and Service
Two new business evenings announced for a furniture operation by Jack and Clin Coucvlees at VFW Build, offering custom-built furniture, upholstery, and reupholstering in fabrics. Co-owners Sidney natives bring upholstery experience. Also opened is Ron's Par tase at 1349 Illinois, led by Ben Tighe and Gene Higgins, expanding local services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Clin
Udhalstry
Sidney
Ron
Partase
Forsted
Finois Ben Tighe
Gene Hggins
59 Potter Days Dates Announced
The 1959 Potter Days will be held September 18 and 19. The committee appointments are not yet made and will be announced later.
Tax Schedule Declarations Gaining Speed
The pace of personal and business assessment returns has surged this week, with about 75 per day now filed versus 25 previously. Taxpayers must file by April 0 to avoid penalties. declarations require full information on condition and other factors. Deputy assessors are located countywide in several offices to assist.
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Joe Ruttner
Ruttner
Kir. Ruttner
Legion Shrimp Feed Planned by Sid ney Post 17
The annual American Legion shrimp feed for Sidney Post 17 and auxiliary members and spouses is planned for Saturday March 21 in the city auditorium basement. Serving from 6 30 to 8 0 pm. Paid-up 1959 members admitted free. dues accepted at the door. Commander James Rasmussen urges volunteers to help that Saturday. call 4006.
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American Legion
Sidney Post 17
Auxiliary
City Auditorium
James Rasmussen
Lodgepole Banker Named Honorary Colonel for 1959 Fort Sidney Days
A C. Andy Peterson, 59 year old Lodgepole bank president, was chosen Tuesday as Honorary Colonel of the 1959 Fort Sidney Days. He will crown the 1959 Miss Fort Sidney on April 24. Peterson, lifelong area resident and banker since sweeping floors, has led First State Bank of Lodgepole to decades at the helm. He has served as village official and bank association leader, with family ties in Phoenix and Lodgepole banking. He and his wife are due back from Arizona in about two weeks.
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Fort Sidney
Andy) Peterson
Lodgepole
First State Bank of
Lodgepole Lions
Hart Quinn
Phoenix
Arizona
Barbara
Mr Peterson
Chappell
Devel County
First State Bank
First National Bank of Arizona
Petersons
Shirley
The
Methodist Church
Cheyenne County
GOP Central Committee
Peterson
Jaycees narrow five civic project contenders for 1959
Sidney Jaycees committee led by Jack Simmons selects five top proposed projects from about 125 ideas for the Number One Project of 1959. The list includes a heated swimming pool with glass sides, improved Legion Park picnic facilities, a Library Expansion Fund, an Industrial Fund to attract industries, and a steel stadium with dressing rooms and restrooms. Final choice to be made at the next meeting, with potential additions if a better option appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Jack Simmons
Jaycees
Simmons
Legion Park
Sidney
Ball Park
The
Sidney Public Schools to Seek Double A Accreditation
Wyoming and Nebraska educators visit Sidney Public Schools for a two day AA accreditation study led by Dr. Floyd A. Miller. The visit assesses facilities, curriculum, staff and programs with a final oral report and later written findings.
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Wyoming
Nebraska
Sidney Public
Sidney
Floyd A. Miller
O. J Weymouth
Nebraska State Department of Education
Wyoming State Department of Education
University of Nebraska
Chadron State College
Scottsbluff
Dr. Miller
Pearl Schaaf
Clara McClatchey
Floyd Alexander
Royal Henline
LeRoy Ortgiesen
Division of
Cecil Stanley
Country Club Names New Managers
Mr and Mrs James Zander of Hot Springs Ark named managers at Sidney Country Club. They ran The Turf Club in Hot Springs for four years and expect to open the clubhouse by Easter or sooner. Mr Zander formerly led Denver Officers Club 1949 to 1952 and was assistant at Lakewood Country Club 1952 to 1954. Their Turf Club business continues. The clubhouse has been closed since February. Officials aim to reopen soon with a spring season and a campaign to finance a swimming pool, with membership hoped to grow once pool service begins.
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James Zander
Hot Springs
Ark
Sidney Country Club
Zander
Denver Officers Club
Lakewood Country Club
Tnd
Turf Club
Country Club
Lee Ed Swanson
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Hitchcock County
Hardy
Harte
Bluffs Hospital
Walter Adams
Ovid
Colo
Ervin Smith
Adams
VFW
Cal Outright
Lyan Nelson
Jim Bruenacer
Jennnie
Gene Merzis
Peters
Conrad Friese
Guild
Duane Farmer
Eistin Cave
Coat House
Dalton
Bob Ankeny
Joan Deere
Wolcott
Elsie Carleton
Elmer Seyfang
Farmers Co- Op Elevator
Orilville
Teddy K. Ohi
Legion Shrimp
Andy’ Peterson
Panhandle
A. C
Andy” Peterson
Lloyd's
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