Lodgepole rest home fund drive names Floyd Wise head
Floyd Wise agreed to head the Lodgepole rest home fund drive after a council briefing with the hospital board and steering committee. Local residents, inspired by Potter’s success, anticipate strong advance gifts and business district support at Thursday and next Tuesday luncheons. General solicitation leaders urge a quick, high drive with reports due after the Thursday luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Wise
Lodgepole
Wise
Hospital Board
Clarence Meyers
Hospital
Potter
Ledgepole
Memorial Rest Home Fund
Advance Gifts and Business District
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Cruise
Ira Steward
Steward
Sidney Men Attend Farmers Union Meet
A group from Sidney led by George Rippe Ernest Baack Henry Ehmke and George Young traveled to Denver for the bi ennial Farmers Union convention. James G Patton president of the National Farmers Union told more than 700 delegates that farmers have lost an estimated 18 billion in net income since President Eisenhower took office. He charged those in power with letting prices fall raising interest rates and chipping at farmer programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Men
George Rippe
Ernest Baack
Henry Ehmke
George Young
Denver
Farmers Union
James G. Patton
National Farmers Union
Eisenhower
Suits Filed In District Court Involving Heirs and Minors
In District Court Thomas Miller seeks a declaratory judgment over a will driven property sale. Heirs named include Hannah Raddatz Herman Miller Thomas Miller Ruth Fasteneau Catherine Jobman Mar Jean Jobman and Karen Jobman. Violet Denver Golden also files over a minor property sale where Robert Janice and Judith Deaver are under her guardianship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Miller
George Miller
Hannah Raddatz
Herman G. Miller
Thomas G. Miller
Ruth Fasteneau
Catherine Jobman
Mar- Jean Jobman
Karen Jobman
Violet Denver Golden
Robert
Janice
Judith Deaver
Rest Home Plan Moves Ahead with Money-First Hold
Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital directors informally agreed that Frank N McNett of Grand Island will be the Rest Home architect if built, but no contracts will be signed until funds are assured. The board reiterated no current drive money will be spent until construction contracts are let, with $16,000 raised in Potter under this policy. A special meeting with county commissioners is sought for March 28 on indigent patient classifications with welfare director Joan Hart invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital
Frank N McNett
Grand Island
Memorial Rest Home
Potter
A. J. Jorgenson
Doran Foundation
Joan Hart
Wheat Growers Report Market Progress At Ogallala Meeting
More than sixty wheat growers from seventeen western Nebraska counties met in Ogallala to hear progress on foreign market efforts for Nebraska wheat. Reports highlighted a $647,320 plan approved by Nebraska and Kansas Wheat Commissions and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to boost Western wheat sales in Europe and South America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
South America
West Germany
U. S
Lester Mort
Venango
Marx Koehnke
Lincoln
Nebraska Wheat Commission
Kansas Wheat Commission
Department of Agriculture Foreign Agriculture Service
Europe
Bruns
Carl Bruns
Chappell
Scottsbluff
Farmers Union
Omaha
Congress
Support Prices Freeze Ordered
The House Agriculture Committee voted 25 to 8 to freeze support prices and acreage allotments for major farm commodities for one year. Chairman Harold Cooley said the freeze would prevent further income decline of about half a billion dollars. The Senate had previously passed the measure without a time limit and House floor action was planned for later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Agriculture Committee
Harold Cooley
Nd-Nc
Senate
House
Cooley
Eisenhower
Lessig Named Elks Exalted Ruler in Gurley Lodge
Harold Lessig, Gurley postmaster, was elected Exalted Ruler of BPOE 1894 on Monday night. He succeeds Charles Lafler, who led the lodge for a year, with officers Jack McLahan, Bob Williamson, Frank Pivonka, Roy Dwinell, Dick Dotts, Don Kahl, Vic Siedow and others. Installation set for April 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Lessig
Gurley
B.P.O.E
Charles Lafler
Jack Mclahan
Bob Williamson
Frank Pivonka
Roy Dwinell
Esquire
Dick Dotts
Tyler
Don Kahl
Vic Siedow
Sidney City Council Conveys Canvass of Election
The Sidney City Council met in the auditorium to canvass the vote. It reviewed ballots official tally sheets and counting boards statements to verify lawful conduct and approve the election. One vote from a disabled voter was opened but did not affect outcomes. It added to totals for three candidates already set for the April 1 ballot.
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Sidney
Free Wheat Supply Sparks Concern Before 1958 Harvest
The Agriculture Dept reports rising worry about a potential shortage of free wheat in farmers hands and markets before the 1958 harvest. Stronger domestic and export demand and larger 1957 non-support stocks fed the concern, with wheat prices rising 2 to 6 cents a bushel last week. Supplies from price support stocks remain available only above support rates.
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Agriculture Dept
Panhandle farmers await better weather after heavy snow
The Panhandle Nebraska forecast calls for warmer, unsettled conditions with readings up to 45 degrees and potential weekend snow. Muddy fields hamper spring prep while livestock moves and feed shipments remain pressured, with stocker cattle and calf imports up from last year and sheep shipments down.
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State
Federal Division of Agriculture Statistics
Nebraska Farm Scene
Dates Set For Spring Scottish Rite Reunion
Dates for the Spring reunion of the Scottish Rite of Masonry are April 22 to 25 in Alliance. A. V. Bryan, chairman of the membership committee, says the semi-annual affair offers members a chance to advance in the order. Plans indicate a large turnout, with invitations sent to over three thousand Masonic lodge members in western Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottish Rite of Masonry
Alliance
A. V. Bryan
Nebraska
Sheriff’s Officers Return Prisoners to Face Check Charges
Sheriff W. W. Schulz traveled to Aztec New Mexico to return Donna M Schimmel to Sidney for a county court check charge. She pleaded guilty paid 50 dollar fine and 125 80 costs with court advising the check be good. She could not pay the fine and was placed in custody pending settlement. Deputy Kermit Brum baught went to Kimball to take into custody Harry Stahla charged with uttering a no funds check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Schulz
Aztec
New Mexico
Donna M. Schimmel
Sidney
Kermit Brumbaught
Kimball
Harry Stahla
James A Warren 76 oil executive dies in Boulder
James A Warren former Kinney Coastal Oil president dies Monday in Boulder Colorado at age 76 He led Kinney Coastal from 1942 to 1957 and helped build a multi million dollar firm He is survived by wife Bessie Warren six children 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild Funeral services set for Thursday noon at the Howe Mortuary Boulder with burial there Pallbearers listed.
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James A. Warren
Kinney-Coastal Oil Co
Boulder
Colo
Warren
Kinney Coastal
Dorman
Sidney
Julesburg Basin
Mr. Warren
Howe Mortuary
William Angle
Ralph Hubman
William Light
William Paddock
Karl C. Schuyler
Jack R. Wise
Eugene Milliken
Colorado
Bessi¢é Boyington Warren
Robert J. Watson
Tulsa
Ralph
Sterling, Colo
Howard
Houston
Guy L
Three Forks, Mont
Eugene
Carl S
San Diego
Banks in Cheyenne County Reach New Asset Milestone
Bank deposits in Cheyenne County rise by nearly 700000 since January and approach 15.5 million as of March 4. Four of five banks now exceed two million dollars in assets, led by American National Bank of Sidney. Loans total about 4.85 million, up from 3.86 million a year earlier.
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Cheyenne County
American National Bank of Sidney
Sidney National Bank
Dalton State Bank
Potter State Bank of
Potter
American National Bank
Potter State Bank
First State Bank of
Lodgepole
Fire at Noon Sparks Minor Blaze at Elm Street
A fire at 1031 Elm caused a small blaze when an overheated waffle iron ignited shell paper. The fire whistle rang at 12 10 p m and the department arrived quickly, extinguishing the blaze with no damage reported.
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Elm
Bids Opened On Court House Exterior Renovation
Cheyenne County Commissioners opened bids for exterior renovations at the courthouse in a special session. Carl Christ of Sidney had the low bid at 9300 dollars, with others ranging to 17407 dollars and a miscelaneous painting option rejected as nonconforming. Discussion weighed dry versus wet sand blasting, with water-based cleaning chosen due to specifications and concerns about staining.
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Cheyenne County
Court House
Carl Christ of
Sidney
Sam Ledbetter
Eugene Zwickl
Christ
George Fleming
Toys Needed Now Fire Chief Says
Fire Chief Harvey Vizina of the fire department appeals for broken or unused toys to be donated or picked up. He notes firefighters have time to remodel and repair toys before Christmas and asks donors to leave items at the fire station or call for collection.
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Harvey Vizina
Vizina
New Tax Declarations Rules Among State Businesses
County Assessor Roy Gish announced a new system where Justin H. Haynes Co. reps deliver state tax assessment schedules to businesses for on site audits. Envelopes include a form with figures from last year’s federal return as required by a 1957 law. Penalty for late filing is 50 percent. deadline is April 20.
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Roy Gish
Justin H. Haynes Co
Gish
Terry Carpenter
Drilling Pace May Not Hit 1958 Forecast
Wildcat oil test seven miles west of Sidney prompts more drilling in Lodgepole Valley and Sidney Draw if successful. No. 1-A Thompson near Brownson west of Highway 30 overpass to Sioux Ordnance Depot, Rogers Drilling Co. of Scottsbluff contractor. Surface casing to be set today. Location NE NW Sec 13-14-51 land owned by Dr. George Thompson of Sidney. Cores in D formation not encouraging. Prichard No. 1 wildcat west of West Sidney Gas Field below 4,000 feet. Oil production in Nebraska steady at 52,663 barrels per day. 1958 drilling outlook tempered by crude market. Nationally, crude in ground 30.4B barrels. Nebraska gas reserves down 36,063,000 cu ft to 189,339,000.
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Sidney
Lodgepole Valley
Sidney Draw
Webb Oil Co
Thompson
Brownson
Sioux Ordnance Depot
Rogers Drilling Co
Scottsbluff
Iss
George Thompson
Balitogo 2 and Gas Co
Denr
Louis Miller
Gurley
Ohio Oj Co
Prichard Wildcat
West Sidney
Nebraska
The
Oil and Gas Journal
Act
County Books Being Audited by State Team
The Cheyenne County books are being audited by a State Auditors office team from Lincoln led by Carl Lyons of Ogallala. Stan Holston of Tremonton and Bob Hitchens of North Platte join the group, with the routine annual check spanning several days and previously giving complete approval in past audits.
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Cheyenne County
State Auditors’ Office
Lincoln
Carl Lyons
Ogailala
Stan Holston
Trenton
Bob Hitchens
North Platte
Lyons
Holston
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Lodgepole Eaters
Ray Cruise
W. J
Bill) Robinson
Dean Hagemeister
Ogallala
Lloyd Kentney
Julesburg
Leslie FE. Sheffield
Nebraska” Wheat Commission
Carson Smith
Lessig
Elks
Armed Forces
Gurley High School
Vaughn Mead
Dalton
Kenny
Panhandle
Dorman Field
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