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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1972

Page

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Loan Totals Hit Highest Level in Cheyenne County Banks

Cheyenne County banks show deposits totaling 268 million dollars by mid April, up 6 percent since January. Loans reach a county high of 14.5 million while total assets top 30 million, with American National Bank and Sidney National Bank driving growth in the period.

Cheyenne County Sidney Banks American National Bank American National Sidney National Bank Sidney National Sidney Telegraph Dee Potter State Potter Down Dalton State Dalton

Area Beet Growers Rejoice Over Rain

Wet spells across the Nebraska Panhandle brought one inch to three inches of moisture ending a long drought. Beet growers expect higher yields with natural watering, while rangelands and winter wheat prospects improve as ground absorbs the rainfall.

Nebraska Panhandle Cheyenne County Panhandle

Clark Named Interim Member to Several Nebraska Committees

Lincoln AP reports Senator Robert Clark of Sidney was named to interim study committees by the Legislative Council executive board. He will serve on panels examining the Department of Public Institutions, state communications system, auditing procedures, and state government services.

Lincoln The Legislative Council Robert Clark Sidney Department of Public Institutions

Phone Your News To 4 2429 Hi No Answer Coll 4 5555

A brief public notice invites readers to submit news by phone and lists two contact numbers. The item emphasizes attempting to reach the newsroom, with no additional details or context.

April Farm Prices Steady After March Decline

The Agriculture Department notes April prices held steady on average, with farm expenses rising 0.75 percent and the parity ratio slipping to 71 percent of the 1910 14 base. Beef cattle averaged 3.90 per 100 pounds, hogs 2.50, soybeans 3.37 per bushel, and corn 1.13 per bushel amid mixed shifts in key crops.

Washington Agriculture Department

Golf League Starts Play

The Sidney Men's Golf league opens this Wednesday at Hillside Golf Course. Four-man teams have been drawn and rosters appear on the Telegraph Sports page with officials urging players to be at the course by 5 pm.

Sidney Hillside Golf Course Telegraph

Circus Set For May 15 In Sidney

The Carson & Barnes Five Ring Wild Animal Circus arrives May 15 at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds Sidney announced by John Ward Exalted Ruler Sidney Elks Lodge. Ward says profits go to youth projects with a wholesome American spectacle featuring wild animals and performing elephants under a big top with 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. shows.

Carson & Barnes Cheyenne County Fairgrounds Sidney John Ward Carson and Barnes The Elks Youth Fund

St Patrick's Places Second In Scholastic Contest At Chadron

St Patrick's High School of Sidney finished second in Division II at the Inter-High Scholastic Contest held at Chadron State College. Paxton High School won with 20 points, St Patrick's had 18, Brewster 14, with individual medals to Peter Lenzen for Trigonometry gold and Physics bronze among four two medal winners from area schools.

Sidney St. Patrick’s High School Chadron State College St Patrick’s Paxton High School St Pat's Brewster High School Peter Lenzen Sidney St Patrick's Peter Chadron High School Chappell Neb Gurley Potter Lodgepole Banner County Harrisburg Susan

Sidney Office for McGovern Opens Today

Supporters of Senator George McGovern form Cheyenne County Citizens for McGovern with a Sidney office at 824 11th Ave. Volunteers and donations will be sought to contact all registered Democrats before next week's primary. A 5 p.m. coffee hour and open house are planned with leaders including Harlan Shields and Leonard Fine, plus county coordinator David Knoflicek. Glenn Camerer will attend to discuss the candidacy.

South Dakota George McGovern Cheyenne County Citizens For McGovern 11Th Ave Sidney Richard Prosser Nebraska Panhandle Harlan Shields Cheyenne Leonard Fine David Knoflicek Alliance Glenn Camerer Scottsbluff McGovern Prosser

Area Students Win Union Pacific Scholarships

Nebraska high school students receive Union Pacific scholarships for study at the University of Nebraska Colleges of Agriculture and Home Economics. A total of 59 scholars gain $400 each, including 37 4-H youth, 15 vocational agriculture students, and five vocational home economics students. The area lists many recipients and alternates across 4-H and FFA programs.

Nebraska Union Pacific University of Nebraska Colleges of Agriculture and Home Economics May Ann Nelson Porter Virginia Arlene Hayes Chappell Theresa Volkman Kimball Loraine Elizabeth Jacobson Bridgeport Leon Thomas Kriesel Gurley David Dwight Baltensperger Bushnell Clifford Car Middelton Broadwater FFA Richard Allen Perry Daniel Eugene Loomis

Voters rush to register at deadline in Nebraska primary

County Clerk Robert Hessle reported a surge of registrations on the final day before the May 9 primary. Secretary of State Allen Beerman's ruling allowing one day residency prompted the spike, with office activity ongoing until 6 p.m. Absentee and disabled ballots total about 125 and must be voted by May 8. Ballots return by 10 a.m. May 11 for canvassing.

Robert Hessle Hessle Allen Beerman Nebraska Beerman Supreme Court Tennessee Hassle Hossle

Potter High names superintendent for 1972 73

Ronald Schilz of Stromsburg Nebraska is chosen as Potter High School superintendent for the 1972 73 term. Wilson Streightiff has held the post this past term and remains tied to Stromsburg as principal. Diles Howell leaves Potter for Wheatland Wyoming with his wife the school secretary. vacancies include English and industrial arts.

Ronald Schilz Stromsburg Neb Potter High Wilson Streightiff Schilz Diles Howell Wheatland Wyo Potter Howells

Weekend Rain Totals and Wind Gusts Reported at High Plains Lab

Precipitation rose over the weekend with .8 inches Friday and .17 on Sunday at High Plains Laboratory totaling 1.48 inches for last week. FAA measurements show .02 Friday, a trace Saturday and .01 Sunday, bringing weekly FAA total to 1.64 inches. Winds reached 60 mph gusts. Lab recorded 45 mph average with 60 mph gusts. temperatures around 50 with lows near 28.

High Plains Laboratory Federal Aviation Agency FAA High Plains

May filled with school activities across Cheyenne County

May brings proms teas baccalaureate and commencement across districts with district and state track and golf events. Lodgepole Gurley Potter St Patrick's and Sidney Potter finish dates vary from May 12 to 26.

Cheyenne County Lodgepole and Gurley Dalton Peetz Cole St Patrick's Sidney Potter Bayard St. Patrick's Hillside Grand Island Omaha Alliance Lodgepole

UNL Honors Miss Owen for notable woman status

JoAnn Owen of Sidney is one of 27 University of Nebraska coeds named notable women by Mortar Board. The 19 year old sophomore majors in nursing with a 3.5 GPA and minors in music sociology and psychology. She is active in Alpha Lambda Delta Lutheran Student Chapel Choir Red Cross and All University Fund roles.

JoAnn Owen George B. Owen Sidney University of Nebraska Lutheran Campus Red Cross All University Fund

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clark Lodgepole Creek Cheyenne County Women's Home Extension Council Boy Scouts Kiwanis Club Ir Ray Golf League Chadron U.P Potter School Bonnie Gibbins Lois Gustafson Kingergarten Sidney Public Schools Sterling Mitchell Cheyenne, Wye UNL Miss Owen
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