Ground Water Resources Studied in Lodgepole Valley
Industrial committee of the Sidney Chamber of Commerce compiles data on Lodgepole Valley ground water with University of Nebraska aid and interior geologic surveys. 1950 and 1951 pumping data show irrigation use. no overall water table decline yet. report by Bjorklund and Jochens notes Brule Ogallala and alluvium formations and outlines inspection offices in Washington Lincoln and Cheyenne.
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Lodgepole Valley
Sidney
Brule
Ogallala
Lodgepole Creek
L. J. Bjorklund
E. R. Jochens
Geological Survey
Department of the Interior
Missouri River
Nebraska
General Services
18Th
F Streets
Washington, D. C
Budgequenzel
Lincoln 8
Nebr
Capitol Avenue
Cheyenne
Wyo
Cutworm Fight Expands in Cheyenne County Wheat
County Agent Ivan Liljegren reports about 90 percent of infected wheat areas have been sprayed or prepared for spraying. He says 76 to 86 percent of county wheat land may be treated once spraying finishes and notes early heads forming west of Gurley.
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Cheyenne County
Ivan Liljegren
Liljegren
Pale Western
Ser Yen
Arles
Lodgepole
Gurley
Penalties Totaling 12305 From Late Property Filings
Cheyenne County assessor reports 32 individuals filed late personal property inventory schedules after the April 20 deadline. A 50 percent penalty was applied to each valuation, bringing the county’s extra valuation to 12305 dollars.
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Cheyenne County Assessor
Real Estate Market Seen Steady Through Year
Harold Clingerman of the National Association of Real Estate Boards told Sidney Lions and Kiwanians that the realty market should stay firm this year. He cited strong home building last year and a projected 7 percent nationwide construction gain, with repair and modernization becoming big business and annual volume around 12 million dollars.
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Harold Clingerman
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Sidney Lions and Kiwanians
Lincoln Zone
Association
Clingerman
Ditch Fire Blamed in Highway Mishap
A ditch fire west of Lodgepole caused about 700 dollars in damage to two cars. Edward Norath of Lodgepole and John Kuykendall of Oxley Arkansas, 62, were traveling west on Highway 30 when smoke drifted over the road. Kuykendall slowed as the lead car. Norath said he did not see Kuykendall until just before impact. There were no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodgepole
Edward Nornath
John Kuykenddall
Oxley
Ark
Kuykendall
Norath
Nebraska Safety Patrol
Sidneyite Enters University Rodeo at Nebraska Fair
Ron McMillen of Sidney a sophomore will ride Brahma bulls rope calves and steer dogs at the University of Nebraska rodeo part of the Farmers Fair May 11 and 12. Girls events include barrel racing pole bending and goat tying. Other fair attractions feature livestock showmanship barbecue midway dance dairy show and National Quarter Horse Show. Competitors are university students.
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University of Nebraska Rodeo
Ron McMillen
Sidney
Cas Avis
Wes
Rites Held Wednesday For Mrs. Alma O. Witters
Funeral services for 70 year old Mrs. Alma O. Witters were held Wednesday afternoon in Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital. Rev. R L Townsend led rites and burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery with Craig Mortuary in charge. Mrs. Witters, wife of Newton E. Witters, had lived in Cheyenne County for 69 years after moving with her parents in 1886. Pallbearers named Neal Atkins Dr. Leo Thomas Ralph Fleming Hilbert Borcher Walter Cork and N W Ladegard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma O. Witters
Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital
R. L. Townsend
Greenwood Cemetery
Craig
Witters
Newton E. Witters
Cheyenne County
N. P. Johnson
Neal Atkins
Leo Thomas
Ralph Fleming
Hilbert Borcher
Walter Cork
N. W. Ladegard
Denver Rites Monday For Brewer Infant
Kent Edward Brewer died at Mercy Hospital as a 12 hour old infant of Denver parents Mr. and Mrs. Dave Brewer. Services are Monday at Crownhill Cemetery with Moore Mortuary in charge. Survivors include grandparents Mrs Clara Brewer of Denver and Mr and Mrs William Gehrig of Sidney and Mrs Dave Brewer formerly Hazel Marie Gehrig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent Edward Brewer
Dave Brewer
Denver
Mercy Hospital
Crownhill Cemetery
Moore Mortuary
Clara Brewer
William Gehrig
Sidney
Hazel Marie Gehrig
Farm Price Index Rises In Nebraska
Nebraska farmers saw an April 15 price index rise to 237 for all crops and 239 for livestock and products, with cattle and hogs up and lambs at nine month highs. Corn and wheat also climbed to multiyear highs, while egg and sheep prices varied. Receipts remained seasonally light as markets adjusted.
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Nebraska
Nebraska Liquor Tax Revenues Fall Behind 1955 Pace
The Liquor Control Commission reports Nebraska liquor tax and license revenues lag the 1955 pace. First four months total $964,000 versus $1,007,486. April $305,642 this year vs $349,320 last year. Hard liquor $121,844 in May and $135,867 in April 1955. beer $68,258 and $192,869. wine $23,764 and $27,539.
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Liquor Control Commission
Composite Miss America Vital Stats Through 26 Years
A compiled portrait shows Miss America contestants from 1921 onward with measurements. Height 5 feet 6 inches Bust 34 inches Waist 24 inches Hips 35 inches Weight 119 pounds Age 19 Blue eyes and brown hair persist as favored by judges across the period.
Miss Sidney Miss America Contestants Vie for Honor
Eight candidates compete in Sidney’s second annual preliminary Miss America Pageant at the high school auditorium to earn the chance to represent Sidney at the Miss Nebraska Contest June 12 13. Judges assess beauty face voice intellect wholesomeness talent personality with four appearances including gowns talent and swimwear. Master of ceremonies Dave Young guides the event with coaching by Mrs Jack Ramm and Mrs Ernest Madsen.
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Sidney
Ft. Sidney
Darlene Gerke
Inland Construction
Pat Christensen
SOD
Ann Cain
Margaret Heaton
J M. McDonald Co
Jean Borke
Ben Franklin
Betty Ringleman
American National Bank
Delores Klinge
Dalton
Brunnetts
Haven Smith
Chappell
Manny Kreader
Warren Wood
Gering
Art Lally
Bridgeport
Don Porter
Dave Young
KSID
Jack Ramm
Ernest Madsen
Mattress Fire at Burke's Apartments Causes $60 Damage
A mattress fire at Burke's Apartments on 817 13th Ave near midnight caused $60 in damage. Firefighters said the blaze started from a man smoking in bed and were able to extinguish it quickly.
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Burke’s
13Th Ave
Sidney
Sidneyites Seek Postmaster Appointment in City Fight
Eight Sidneyites applied for the postmaster job announced by the Civil Service Commission in Washington. Applicants for permanent appointment include Glenn Draper Marvin Loewe I L Pindell J Fred Thompson FE L Hoover Warren Cunningham Weldon Stewart and Roy Oliverious. No date was set for final appointment nor for establishing a register.
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Sidneyites
Civil Service Commission
Washington
Glenn Draper
Marvin Loewe
I. L Pindell
J Fred Thompson
FE. L Hoover
Warren Cunningham
Weldon Stewart
Roy Oliverious
Churches Observe Soil Stewardship Day in Cheyenne County
Eight Cheyenne County churches plan Soil Stewardship Week activities Sunday. The observance highlights Biblical injunctions to conserve the land and notes the soil's role in present and future life. Churches in Lodgepole Dalton and Sidney include Methodist Lutheran Presbyterian Episcopal and St. Paul and Holy Trinity Lutheran congregations.
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Cheyenne County
National Soil Stewardship Week
Cheyenne County Soil Conservation Service
Lodgepole
Presbyterian
Trinity Lutheran
Dalton
St. Paul’s
Holy Trinity Lutheran
Sidney
Mercury Vapor Lights Tried On Olsen Drive
The City of Sidney experiments with five mercury vapor lamps on Olsen Drive between regular street lights. The lamps will be on for about 1,000 hours to assess cost efficiency and overall effectiveness.
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Olsen Drive
Sidney
Olsen Dr
Quiet Primary Nears Climax in Cheyenne County
Ten days before the quiet Cheyenne County primary election on May 15, Cecil Hunt and Joe Bonkiewicz Jr. compete on the Democratic ticket for first district commissioner with Hunt the incumbent. Lemoyne Johnson runs unopposed Republican, C W Smith unopposed nonpartisan judge, no candidate for county surveyor. precincts total 22 countywide, eight in Sidney, with Sidney's voting areas eight. city wards use four.
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Cheyenne County
Cecil Hunt
Joe Bonkiewicz
Hunt
Bonkiewicz
Lemoyne Johnson
C W Smith
I L. Pindell
Sidney
George Polk Oshkosh Businessman Dies at 69
Prominent western Nebraska figure George Polk died in Oshkosh last week at age 69. Polk owned a meat processing plant and market for many years after moving to Peetz Colorado in 1917 and then to Oshkosh in 1921.
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Nebraska
Oshkosh
George Polk
Fle
Peetz
Colo
Todpennie
toOshkosh
Oil Lease Cancelled on State Land Near Sidney
Carter Oil Co. has cancelled its lease on the state school land section west of Sidney. State Board secretary Robert Hiett says the board does not want to re lease the land even if a valid application is presented. The April 23 cancellation leaves mineral rights with the state, clouding title for home lots and affecting loan prospects. A test case on financing has been submitted to a large insurance company after a previous loan denial over the title issue.
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Carter Oil Co
Sidney
Telegraph
Robert Hiett
State Board of Educational Lands and Funds
Lincoln
Hiett
State Board
Carnegie Sales Course Holds Final Sidney Meeting
Graduation exercises for 32 students of the Dale Carnegie Sales Course were held at the Central School Auditorium. A panel on what a salesman should do to get ahead featured members from American National Bank Maddox Motor Co International Harvester Greenlees J C Penney and Mrs Elizabeth Schwasnick. Vernon shopman won for Rules of The Week Rex Monahan Sterling won best sales talk. Rudy Munderloh was elected chairman, June Eckert secretary, Ken Pittam treasurer. Lions Club plans another Carnegie Leadership course in fall. More than 40 guests attended and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Carnegie
Central School
Sidney
Sidney Lions Club
A J Jorgens@s
American National Bank
O. L Maddox
Maddox Motor Co
L. W. Sluman
Internationaly Harvester
Roy Greenlee
Greenlees', Inc
Carl Ziegler
J. C Penney Co
Elizabeth Schwasnick
Star Packing Co
Vernon Shpopman
Rex Monahan
Sterling
John Alden
Kimball
Rudy Munderloh
June Eckert
Scottsbluff
Ken Pittam
Munderloh
Lions Club
Carnegie
Correction: May Day picture misidentifies girl names
A Telegraph correction notes the May Day photo misidentified the girl behind Jeannie Olsen. The child should be Donna Wylie instead of Dana Wise, and the Telegraph provides the correct name for the image.
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Jeannie Olsen
Donna Wylie
Dana Wise
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Gotiate
Lowe
Union Pacific
Chamber of Commerce
United States Weather Bureau
Ermal
Alben Barkiey
D-Ky
Foundry Methodist Church
Lexington
Barkley
Sidneyite
U. S
Livestock & Livestock Products
Schlumberger Well Surveying Corp
Schlumberger
Panhandle
Sidney Community TV Co
Thompson
Tonie
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