Series of Accidents Mark St Patrick's Snow Storm
A Nebraska State Patrol roundup details a Friday and Thursday spate of highway crashes tied to a St Patrick's week snowstorm. Read about drivers Dee Ann Cansler Paul Walters Joe Vosburgh Steve Burbach and others with injuries minimal and property damage ranging from light to extensive on I 80 and Highway 30 near Sidney Potter and Big Springs Junction.
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St. Patrick’s Week
Nebraska State Patrol
Sidney
Max Ibach
Dee Ann Cansler
Dalton
Ibach
Nebraska-Colorado State Line
Interstate 80
Chappell
Colorado
Nebraska
Joe J. Johnson
Julesburg
Paul E. Walters
Kearney
Potter
Felix Koenig
John King Jr
Beloit
Wis
Ron Gusman
Highway
Steve Burbach
Clarence Mashek
Emergency Food Stamp Sale Set For March 24
Cheyenne County Welfare department announces an emergency food stamp sale on Tuesday March 24 due to a snow storm delaying the regular March 13 sale. Director Virgil Knackstedt says users who missed the May 18 sale may purchase next Tuesday. those who already bought their March quota are not affected.
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Cheyenne County Welfare Department
Virgil Knackstedt
Vandalism and Traffic Mishaps Reported in Sidney Area
A rock damaged a parked car window at 8:27 a.m. on Friday reported by Olsens Moving and Storage. At 11:55 a.m. Thursday Sgt. Koenig investigated a sideswipe crash near the Oshkosh Interchange involving Max Mitchell and Leon Holms Jr.. damages $75 and $100 respectively, no injuries. A snow drift north of Vo-Tech caused a one vehicle crash at 5:55 p.m. Thursday as Arthur Borcher’s 1969 Ford pickup struck a burrow pit and power line pole, $700 damage, no injuries.
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Texas
Big Springs Junction
Koenig
Joe Vosburgh
el Paso
Tex
Ibach
Highway 30
Sidney
Leslie Spears
Fort Worth
Mary’s
Highway
Robert R. Anderson
Donald D. Vaneman
Marcus
Iowa
Olsens Moving and Storage
Oshkosh
Max Mitchell
Saginaw
Mich
Leon Holms Jr
Milwaukee
Ore
Mitchell
Holms
Vo-Tech
Gusman
Arthur Borcher
Gurley
District Rotary Conference Planned in Sidney
Sidney hosts the District 563 Rotary International conference on April 3 and 4 with Dr. Hull A. Cook as district governor officiating. Ed Runge and Dr. James Garcia lead arrangements while Dr. Frank Court of Denver and William Ellyson of Miami are top speakers. Activities include banquets at Fort Sidney and a Friday reception, with sessions at the Youth Center and luncheons at the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel.
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Sidney
Rotary International
Rotary
General Motors
Court
William Ellyson
Miami
Fla
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Fort Sidney
Sidney schools receive federal grants for continued progress program
The Sidney school system reports a $1200 Title Five grant for the continuous progress program with funds to support workshops and summer material development. Omaha received $5345 last year when two systems shared grants. Title I ESA funds may also be allotted for a pilot continuous progress program and elementary libraries, to be used before June 30.
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Sidney
Russell Pedersen
Omaha
Supt. Pedersen
Marine Lance Corporal Salmon Promoted
Marine Lance Corporal Kenneth E. Salmon, husband of former Miss Mary L. Hannamen of Sidney Nebraska, was promoted to a higher rank on March 12.
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Vietnam
Kenneth E. Salmon
Mary L. Hannamen
Sidney, Neb
Bookmobile Expands To Deuel County
A two year Bookmobile demonstration starts Friday April 3 in Deuel County. Bruce Kreager will drive the unit visiting Chappell and Big Springs on alternate Fridays with headquarters at local schools. The Western Plains Regional Library funds the expansion with State Library Commission support.
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Deuel County
R. W. Brown
Sidney
Bruce Kreager
Chappell
Big Springs
Western Plains
Kimball
State Library Commission
Morrill
Garden Counties
Pre Easter Plans Listed For Churches
The Telegraph reports Easter plans in Cheyenne County churches and nearby areas. Mrs Marcel McGee, church page editor, gathered details from pastors and invites additions by calling 254 2429 for next week.
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P. Easter
Cheyenne County
Telegraph
Marcel McGee
Naturalization Ceremony Set for Wednesday in Cheyenne County
One candidate for United States citizenship will be naturalized in a ceremony next Wednesday morning in the Cheyenne County district court room. District Judge John Kuns will officiate at 10 30 a m. The American flag will be presented to the new citizen by the local VFW and Auxiliary. The individual formerly served with the First Marine Aircraft Wing in Vietnam.
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United States
Cheyenne County
John Kuns
VFW
Sidney teacher chosen for NSF institute at Valparaiso
Honored Pete Hay of Sidney High School, a science instructor, was selected to participate in the National Science Foundation Institute at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso Indiana from June 29 to August 7. His focus will be cellular physiology and physiological genetics. He is one of 30 high school science instructors chosen nationwide for this honor.
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Pete Hay
Sidney
National Science Foundation Institute
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso
Ind
Mr. Hay
Fugitive Captured Near Kimball After Year on Run
Frank Onofrey 27 of Hackensack was arrested near Kimball while driving a stolen 1970 auto with expired California plates. Wanted in Hackensack for atrocious assault and battery, he waived extradition to New Jersey. Two passengers not involved were not held.
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Kimball County
Hackensack
Frank 5S
Onofrey
California
Richard Larsen
Highway
Kimball
Larsen
San Francisco
NCIC
New Jersey
Panhandle forecast promises fair, warmer days ahead
General ly fair and warmer this afternoon tonight and Saturday with highs near 30 40 this afternoon and 35 45 Saturday. Lows 5 15 tonight and 20 30 for the extended period. Precipitation chances near zero through Saturday and through Tuesday expect a warming trend with highs 50 60 and lows 20 30.
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Panhandle
Frontier Airlines
Oil Work Stays Slow Amid Snow in Panhandle Fields
Snow storms slow oil activity in the southern Panhandle for a second week. Kimball County sees limited progress with new No.7 Scheele well by Patrick A. Doheny, while Two dry holes appear in southeastern Laramie County Wyoming and a north east offset to Cable field is drilled.
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Panhandle
Kimball County
Patrick A. Doheny
Southard
Broken-Gear Drilling Co
Carl A. Holly
Hoffman
Lindberg
Sell It Fast With A Want Ad
Quick classifieds pitch urging readers to place a want ad by calling 284 5685 to reach buyers fast and clear. Includes direct phone number for submissions and emphasis on speed.
Snowstorm Brings Moisture to Wheat Areas as Schools Close
A two day snowstorm dumped about 0.70 inch moisture across Cheyenne County Nebraska benefiting hungry winter wheat and pastures while causing drifted roads and school closures. Don Dey Ermand notes it is the first noticeable moisture since October and forecasts suggest mud and easing roads ahead.
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Mercury
Federal Aviation Agency
Cheyenne
Nebraska
Don Dey Ermand
Dalton
Sidney
1970 Census Will Reveal Changes In County Population
Cheyenne County totals show an aging shift with 8.6 percent over 65, up from 7.9 in 1960, and a lower median age due to more young people. The census beginning April 1 will report a 7.3 percent natural increase, 1.4 years more education on average, and per capita income rising to 2960 after taxes from 2359 in 1960.
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Cheyenne County
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