Sidney Telegraph People You Know Highlights Local News
A column of society notes from Sidney Nebraska covers winners of a Cheyenne Charity Bridge trophy, poet responses by Betty Knicely, Anna Dorman and Isobel Kokjer travel tales, veterans rug project drives, military family returns from Frankfurt, students on campuses, local architect Lloyd A. Clark, parking meter talk, and a humorous 9th grade IQ quiz moment.
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Sidney
Nebraska
Betty Knicely
Panhandle
Telegraph
Jackie
Fitt
Dem
Peetz
Anna Dorman
Dorman
Anna Jorgensen
The
Grand Prairie
Dixie
Anna
Lloyd A. Clark
American National
Legion Park
Chadron Campus Beauties Sweep Nebraska Honors
Chadron State College women shine in Sidney Alliance events with Patty Zalesky winning Miss Fort Sidney and Judy Roberts named Miss Alliance. Zalesky and Roberts, both freshmen, excel in vocal and acting roles, highlighting a streak of CSC success in the region amid praise from male students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadron
Sidney Telegraph
Sidney
Alliance
Chadron State College
Nebraska State Teachers College
Patty Zalesky
Lodgepole
Fort Sidney
Fairbury
Chadron State
Miss Alliance
Judy Roberts
Karin Frost
Miss Zalesky
Miss Roberts
The
Englaies
20 Voices
Chadron High
Ann Moss
Karol Griffith
Scottsbluff
Judy Johnson
Shelton, Neb
Karin Panying
Frost
LB 546 Killed In Committee
LB 546, a proposal to change gas tax revenue distribution to cities and counties, was killed in committee. State Sen George Fleming reported the update via special wire to The Telegraph on May 3, noting other Western Nebraska legislation: LB 235 advancement, LB 195 passed to the Governor, LB 263 advanced to general file, LB 498 moved to final reading, and LB 315 approved for voter submission of a constitutional amendment on judicial selection.
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George Fleming
Telegraph
Fleming
Nebraska
Ohio Industry Service Citations Awarded in Wyoming District
Ralph Collins announces Ameri can Petroleum Institute Citation for Service awards to three executives for long running leadership in drilling practice committees and district program work. Bill Barnhart of Biand and Barnhart Drilling Casper, Larry Powell of The Ohio Oil Casper, and Bob Manning of Denver receive honors for 1958 60 service and support of API activities.
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American Petroleum Institute
Ralph Collins
Rocky Mountain District Division
Collins
W M
Bill’’ Barnhart
Biand and
Barnhart Drilling Company
Casper
L C ‘T Larry" Powell
Ohio Oil Company
R. L
Bob" Manning
R. L. Manning Company
Denver
Colo Aly
Manning
Wyoming
Reduced auto license directory books available
1960 6 auto license directory books now reduced to 75 cents. If you've lost yours or it is worn out buy another at this reduced price. Globe Telegraph Printing Co. 1133 Jackson St.
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Globe - Telegraph Printing Co
Jackson St
Farm Bureau Meeting Scheduled for Cheyenne County
County Farm Bureau President Harold Kettler issues call for members to meet at Yendis Cafe on Monday May 15 at 7 30 p m. Dues structure changes are a main item and a fuller notice will appear in The Sidney Telegraph later.
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Cheyenne County Farm Bureau
Harold Kettler
Yendis Cafe
Sidney Telegraph
Rural Mail Box Improvement Emphasis This Week
The Post Office Department announced a rural mail box improvement program from May 15 to 20 to boost efficient deliveries and countryside appearance. Guidelines urge proper erection and maintenance, legible owner names, white or light colored paint, right side roadside placement, clear approaches, and unobstructed access for carriers.
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Postal Service
Post Office Department
Public Meeting Called On Kimball School Problem
Kimball school boards move to gain unanimity on steps for overcrowding. May 11 meeting called. Grade schools rent space this year and plan split sessions for two grades next year. High School aims to use all classrooms next year and seeks expansion for vocational, science and music facilities.
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Kimball
Fort Atkinson Pioneered U S Hold On Missouri West
In Nebraska the fortifications shaped national defense from 1820 to 1827 Fort Atkinson near Council Bluff was the westernmost post and key to counter British fur interests It served to stabilize U S control of the Missouri region before Fort Leavenworth rose in 1827 Omaha area remains vital to defense history through SAC and Offutt today.
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Omaha
Fort Omaha
Department of the Platte
Fort Atkinson
SAC
Council Bluff
United States
Mississippi River
Rocky Mountains
Missouri River
Missouri
Canada
Rockies
Southwest
Santa Fe
Fort Leavenworth
Ohio Oil declares 40 cent dividend for June 10 1961
Findlay Ohio OHIO OIL CO announces a 40 cent per share dividend payable June 10 1961 to shareholders of record at close of business May 19 1961.
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Findlay
Ohio
Ohio Oil Co Today
Safflower Acre Boost Brightens General Ag Outlook in Area
Nebraska farmers sign up for safflower with Pacific Vegetable Oils General Mills plant in Sidney reporting strong participation. A $75 per ton guarantee and bonus payments attract wheat farmers to safflower, while plant modernization aims for a year-round operation. Western Nebraska and Kansas expansion efforts may lift contracts, with favorable corn and milo progress and good winter wheat conditions statewide.
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Nebraska
Nerd Robinson
Pacific Vegetable Ojils-General Mills
Sidney
Mr. Robinson
Robinson
Pvo-Gm
Kansas Territory
Sidney Mill
State
Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics
Panhandle
Soil Stewardship Week Observance In Nebraska Churches
More than 160 Nebraska churches plan Soil Stewardship Week activities May 7 to 14 1961 led by Everett Parr chairing the state committee. Programs include county services field days and worship services with cooperation from soil and water districts 4 H FFA and watershed districts. Governor Morrison and President Kennedy support the observance. The Great Barrier Reef spans 80 000 square miles largely underwater and twice Ohio’s size.
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Nebraska
Everett Parr
Nebraska Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts
America
Soil and Water Conservation District
FFA
Watershed Conservancy
John F. Kennedy
Frank B. Morrison
Morrison
Great Barrier Reef
Ohio
Certification Deadline Near On Wheat Barley Other Crops
Nebraska seed growers must file applications for field inspection by May 2 for crops including wheat barley oats bromegrass wheatgrass sweet clover vetch and first crop alfalfa. Inspections start around June 7 to check varietal purity weed presence mixes and diseases. Other crops have later due dates June 20 for hybrid corn safflower July 10 for sorghums red clover beans warm season grasses second crop alfalfa August 1 for soybeans sudan esparzoza millet and third crop alfalfa. Handbooks are available from local county Extension offices.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Nebraska Crop Improvement Association
College of Agriculture
Dean Lancaster
Lancaster
Nebraska Crop Improvement Assny
Sudan
PVO Receives Merit Award for Management Efforts
United Shareholders of America awarded its Certificate of Merit for 1960 61 to Pacific Vegetable Oil Corporation for improving management shareholder relations promoting corporate citizenship and boosting profits and dividends. The award letter to PVO chairman B T Rocca Sr noted the value of cooperation among leaders to balance forces in the free enterprise system. De Witt Conklin Organization represents PVO in stockholder relations.
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San Francisco
United Shareholders of America
Pacific Vegetable Oil Corporation
B. T. Rocca, Sr
PVO
Donald J. Rogers
United Stockholders’ Advisory Committee
de Witt Conklin
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Lillian Roche
Cheyenne
Mary Waldman
Lillian
Isobel Kokjer
Europe
Mediterranean
Eugenia Olson
American Legion Auxiliary
W. E. Chambers
Elwell Motor Co
Bridgeport
Leota H. Cole
C. B. and Q
Frankfurt
Germany
U. S
J. C. Heinlein
Lisa
John
New York
University of Michigan
Stuart Bancroft
Darrell Bancroft
Dalton
Arizona State University
Tempe
Ariz
Delta Sigma Pi
Phi Eta Sigma
ASU
Cheyenne County
Tom Coffey
Donnie Norcott
Charles Leonard Ott
R. OD. Norcott
East Drive
Sky Manor
Sen
Nebraska State Senate
Dave Young
Fremont
Young
Madison Avenue
Hartzell Spence
Heaven
Mr. Spence
Look Magazine
Sidney Bar
Sidney Trade
Bar
Moses
Farm Bureau
Old
Ft. Atkinson
West
Offutt Air Base
Platte
Western Nebraska
University of Nebraska
Colorado
Leon Olsen
Wahoo
Nebraska State Fairgrounds Coliseum
Judy Maranville
Beatrice
Bud Reece
Valentine
University of Nebraska Rodeo Association
Art Fritzer
Henderson
College of Agriculture Pholo
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