Drive-In Bank Planned At 12th And Jackson
The American National Drive-In Bank to rise at 12th Avenue and Jackson Street with 24 by 50 foot brick and glass exterior. Lawrence Brachtenbach led three bidders as construction begins around May 10 and a $50,000 total cost is forecast. The American Building Corp. owns the lot and will lease to the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American National Drive-In
12Th Avenue
Jackson Street
Lawrence Brachtenbach
American National Bank
12Th and
Jackson
Joseph Hahler Jr
American Building Corp
A. J. Jorgenson
G. W Barlow
D W. Jorgenson
P. L Martin
L. H. Mehling
American National
Lloyd A. Clark
Sidney
10Th
Illinois
Two Kimball Truckers Escape $40,000 Tank Crash
Two Kimball drivers Larry Feemster and Peter Ballender escaped injury after a tanker and servicing truck collided four miles west of Potter. The crash ruptured both tanks, spilled 140 barrels of crude, and damaged property estimated at $40,000. State Patrol reported a spark could have caused a major fire.
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Lady Luck
Kimball
Potter
Larry Feemster
Peter L Ballender
Mel Busekist
Sidney
Poitier
Telegraph
Suspects Nabbed In Auto Theft From Art's Motors
Two men identified as Charlie Robinson of Lafayette Alabama and Walter Knight of New Orleans were arrested in York Nebraska after a three state alert. The stolen 1960 Starlite Ford hardtop valued at 2235 was found with them. tools gas and a movie projector were also taken from a Sidney garage. Only the car has been recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art’s Motors
Art's Motors
F L. Balderson
Charlie Robinson
Lafayette
Alabama
Walter Knight
New Orleans
York
Nebraska
Sidney
Knight
Robinson
Art Cunningham
Oil crash scatters crude along county road
Photographers dodged pools of spilled crude as a tanker cab ripped off and landed in a wheat field after a northbound oil well servicing unit failed to stop for a sign. Officers said the crash occurred when the servicing unit entered Highway 30 and collided with the crude oil truck driven by Bellender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Anderson
Kimball
Mel Busekist
Sidney
Feemster
Highway 30
Bellender
Page
Sidney Woman Named Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle President
Mrs Maxine Miller of Sidney became President of the Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle at a three day convention opening in Lincoln with delegates from Nebraska Colorado and Wyoming. Officers include Mrs Eleanor Christensen Lincoln first vice president and Mrs Ma bel Barrett Crawford second vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Maxine Miller
Sidney
Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle
Pansy Fields
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Eleanor Christensen
Mabel Barrett
Crawford
Helen D. Moser
Marie O'Connor
Omaha
Margaret Stafford
Mae Buchanan
Inez Walton
Ethel Galvin
Evelyn Joliver
Helen Campbell
Katherine Webster
Hazel Harness
Barbara Meyers
Fremont
Beverly Wasser
Tau Phi Lamda Sorority
Supreme Forest Wondmen
Sidney Telegraph details and mailing box change
The notice lists mailing matters for Sidney Nebraska with address changes and subscription rates. It states inside 50 miles $7 per year, outside 50 miles $8, carrier $7, single copies 10 cents. It is dated Wednesday May 3, 1961. Volume 87 Number 107, established 1873.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Nebr
P.O. Box
Wed
Western Nebraska
LOGEX 61 at Fort Lee Names Theater Ordnance Officer
Col. Harvey Bower of Sioux Ordnance Depot will serve as Theater Ordnance Officer during LOGEX 61's final phase at Fort Lee Virginia from April 23 to May 13. The exercise, coordinated by the 1st Logistical Command Fort Bragg, involves the Army services with State Department Navy and Air Force cooperation to streamline logistics for a modern Army. LOGEX 61 marks a two phase effort to train both Active and Reserve components, emphasizing reservist readiness for mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Bower
Fort Lee
1St Logistical Command
Fort Bragg
N. C
Technical and Administrative Service
United States Army
State Department
Navy
Air Force
Army
Sidney Chamber Sets Sioux Days
The Sidney Chamber's retail committee voted to declare May 18 19 and 20 as Sioux Appreciation Days in Sidney. Shops will feature special merchandise and promotions in support of Sioux Ordnance Depot and its personnel during Armed Forces Day weekend.
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Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Sidney
Sioux Ordnance Depot
Armed Forces
Sidney Stores
Hollis Peratt
Superintendent Chosen for Gurley Schools Change
Robert Scoville of Holstein Nebraska was elected Gurley schools superintendent for the 1961 62 term succeeding Marvin Rosen. Scoville has four and one half years as Holstein principal and superintendent, is a Campbell Nebraska native, attended Kearney State College and holds a master’s degree. He is married with four children.
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Robert Scoville
Holstein
Neb
Gurley
Marvin Rosen
Scoville
Campbell, Neb
Kearney State College
Ladine Reelected Head of Sidney's Education Board
The Sidney Board of Education re elected Elmer Ladine as president for a six year term. Ladine co owns Western Drug and resides at 1535 Linden. He is a Sidney native and public school graduate with pioneer Cheyenne County roots. Dr HCQ Nelson was re elected as vice president. Nelson, a Sidney dentist, has five years on the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Oil-Gas News reports 20 ft J sand at North Faro well
Midwest Oil Corp reports 20 feet of J sand with good oil shows at the North Faro field north offset to the discovery, aiding confirmation after earlier west and east tests failed amid other dry holes. Sage Oil Co drills No 2 State at 4600 feet near Cheyenne County line as more prospects unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest Oil Corp
Faro
Dalton
Midwest
Sidney
Sage Oil Company
Cheyenne County
New Dundy County discovery reports oil showings
A wildcat discovery ten miles north of Benkelman in Dundy County reports two drillstem tests at No 1 Ham NESE 23N 37W. One test recovered 75 feet free oil and 60 feet muddy oil with 165 psi flowing pressure after 1.5 hours. A second test in Lansing B zone produced 435 feet free oil and 30 feet oil cut mud with 225 psi flowing pressure and a 13 65 825 psi shut in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dundy County
Benkelman
Sunray
Indian Springs
Pierce Lake
Lansing
Drilling Notices Describe Ventures Near Sunol and Gurley
Don D. Cloepfil No 1 Sharman near Sunol and the Exeter Drilling Company No 1 Easler northeast of Gurley report drilling below 5106 feet as Ace High Field is aimed for confirmation. Don Rounds and Chandler and Simpson No 1 Flora west of Gurley runs surface casing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don D. Cloepfil
Sharman
Franzen
Sunol
Exeter Drilling Company
Easler
Gurley
Don Rounds
Chandler and Simpson No
Flora
High Farm Signups Forecast In Cheyenne County Feed Grain Program
Cheyenne County ASC reports rapid turnout as wet cool weather spurs signup for emergency feed grain. Don Rapp cites 180 contracts by 11 a.m. and a projected 70 to 80 percent participation across eligible farms, with final sign-up date moved to May 26.
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Cheyenne County
ASC
Deuel County
Weather outlook with cool, cloudy skies and light rain
A cloudy weather pattern continues through tomorrow with occasional light rain or showers and cooler temperatures. Tonight's low is 35 to 40 degrees with a high in the 40s anticipated tomorrow.
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By Pat. Brennan
North
Barrow Pit
Miller
Woodman Circle
Ice de
Sidney Chamber
Sioux
Gurley Schools
Ladine
N. Faro
SAGE
Don Rapp
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