Miles No 1 well prospect among best in basin
Ohio Oil Co announced the Miles No 1 well in the Johnson area northeast of Sidney showed strong indications to rank among the basin’s best. After a forty five minute pause yesterday the well resumed and will be placed on a pumping schedule once equipment arrives. Drilling and tests at Johnson, Marlowe and Uptegrove prospects continue with plans to expand producing limits in the region amid transportation bottlenecks.
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Johnson
Sidney
Julesburg
Ohio Oil Co
Ohio
Dakota Zone
Miles
Johnson No. 1
Discovery
Cheyenneounty
Jonson Territory
Marlowe
Uptegrove
Sparks
Ohie
S Gurley
Huntsman Fielas
Johnson Wargives
Huntsman High
Jurgens- No. Ae
East Gurley
Stueve No
Wildcat
Tilda Anderson No
Coltori
Plans Underway For Junior Fair 1951 Cheyenne County
Groundwork for 4-H participation at the 1951 Cheyenne County Fair was laid at a Junior Fair Board meeting. Members revised the constitution, reviewed the premium list, and approved judges for the 4-H division. A meeting to elect new members is set for Monday June 1. Five-member boards will be chosen. current officers include Jack Peters president Glenna Apska vice president Clarabelle ec secretary MaryAnn Ruffenracht and Lawrence Sorge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Peters
Glenna Apska
Clarabelle Ec
MaryAnn Ruffenracht
Lawrence
Sorge
Nebraska highway Sign group plans four new road signs
The Nebraska Association agreed to finance the purchase of four signs to be placed on highways north of San Francisco and south of the city. The Wyoming association joins with the Nebraska group, bringing total signs to seven in the county with four already in the Chicago area. Glenn Spearow and Kenneth Bandy represented Cheyenne County at the meeting in Kearney where Leroy Snyder of Blair was elected president.
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Nebraska
West ‘Coast
San Francisco
Wyoming
Chicago
Glenn Spearow
Kenneth Bandy
Cheyenne County
Ohio Oil Co Occupies New Sidney District Office
The Ohio Oil Co has moved its Sidney district headquarters into a new 250 thousand dollar office on Fifth Avenue. The building houses exploration, production and administration under one roof, and officials say it will likely be enlarged soon. Edward B. Stewart, Sidney district manager, transferred from Tulsa where he led the Tulsa division. Stewart plans to bring his family to Sidney soon. The company employs more than 170 people in the Sidney district, covering Nebraska, northeastern Colorado and South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Oil Co
Sidney District
Fifth Avenue
Ohio
Edward B. Stewart
Sidney
Stewart
Tulsa
Nebraska
Colorado
South Dakota
General Ford Praises Sioux Ordnance Depot
Major General E L Ford head of ordnance praised Sioux Ordnance Depot for supplying vital materiel to United Nations troops in Korea. He noted around the clock schedules and meeting shipping deadlines during the Chinese offensive, commending Lt Col James D Peterson and the depot staff for strong operations and cooperation amid the Korean conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux
United Nations
Korea
E. L. Ford
Ford
United Nations Forces
James D. Peterson
Ordnance Department
Tne
General Ford
California
Sierra Ordnance Department
Wildcat Well Slated Near Brewster Nebr
Plans are ready for a new test well in the Brewster area near Broken Bow as two prior tests failed last fall. L C Crutchfield of Oklahoma City, president of National Hydro Gas Co, says Kingwood Oil Co will drill on Roy Spencer ranch about 15 miles northeast of Brewster, roughly nine miles east of the earlier failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster
Broken Bow
L. C. Crutchfield
Oklahoma City
Okla
National” Hydro’ Gas Co
Kingwood Oil Co
Okahoma City
Roy Spencer
Wheat Belt Electric Membership Meeting Next Tuesday
The Wheat Belt Electric Membership Association will hold its annual meeting Tuesday May 22 at City Auditorium. It opens informally at 10 a m with formal business from 1 30 p m, includes board elections, by law amendments, a movie and entertainment, and thirty door prizes. Sidney appliance dealers will display appliances during the event.
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Wheat Belt Electric Membership Association
Sidney Appliance
Nebraska Patrol Establishes Central Radio Office at Sidney
Central control offices for the Nebraska Highway Safety Patrol were set up last week in Sidney, transferring from Oshkosh. The Sidney City Auditorium houses the central office, linked by telephone to a water tank tower north of Sidney and to Oshkosh. Dispatchers Herman Flamig and Earl Elliott trained in Lincoln operate the station, which communicates with Sterling, North Platte, Gering, and Greeley among others.
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Nebraska Highway Safety Patrol
Sidney
Oshkosh
Sidney City Auditorium
Sterling
North Platte
Gering
Greeley
Colo
Herman Flamig
Louisville
Nebr
Earl Elliott
Scottsbluff
Lincoln
Mel Busekist
Don Born
Bridgeport
Ogallala
Scarce Weed Killing Spray Warns Nebraska Farmers
Extension agronomist J. D. Furrer of the University of Nebraska warns farmers to locate weed killing chemicals now as supplies are short. Spraying wheat fields should begin in about two weeks, with early treatment favored to protect soil moisture and fertility. Recommended amounts for small weeds are three-fourths to one pint of 2,4-D ester or about one pint of 2,4-D amine salt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extension Agronomist
J. D. Furrer
University of Nebraska
BPW Installs New Officers In Sidney Club
The Sidney Business and Professional Women's Club installed new officers led by Miss Mabel Nielsen. New roles include Mrs. C. V. Sowards as president and Mrs. Elizabeth Schwasnick as vice president, among others. Nine past presidents attended, with greetings from those absent and entertainment by Mrs. Jack Knicely performing two solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Business and Professional Women’s Club
Mabel Nielsen
C. V. Sowards
Elizabeth Schwasnick
Mary Bess
Marguerite McMillen
Helen Ballew
Ray Tobler
Laura Fish
Miss Nielsen
Edna Scriber
Frances Lathrop
J. W. Johnson
Roy Wells
Bessie Loy
Leon Fine
Marie Nichelson
H. Glenn Spearow
Lewis E. Millen
H. R. Montgomery
Russell Dedrick
Cancer Crusade
Sidney Club
Leona Gemeinhardt
Don Jorgenson
Alvin Duis
Georgia Martin
Verna Robinson
Mable Nielsen
James Westfall
Jack Knicely
Pair Arrested For Killing Pheasants
Two Sidney men Ed Gordon and Ed Mitchell pleaded guilty in Cheyenne County court to unlawful possession of game birds and carrying a loaded shotgun in a vehicle. Each fined 235 dollars plus court costs for damages to the state after being found with six pheasants and a loaded gun following a hunting report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Men
Cheyenne
Ed Gordon
Ed Mitchell
Robert A. Barlow
Arnold’ ‘Braasch
Mitchell
Gordon
W. W. Schulz
Sidney
Mitchell House
City reports record cash balance after first year under city manager form
The City of Sidney ends its first year under council-manager government with a cash balance over 29 000 dollars in all operating funds. City Clerk Treasurer Gordon Tobin credits efficient management and closer controls under City Manager Virgil Knowles. The audit will show electric utility profits at an all-time high and the city plans further growth projects including a new Fox Interstate Theatre complex. The council approved over 300 000 dollars in building permits and eyed a 26-unit subdivision and an underpass project, with materials shortages prompting a bid to have Sidney designated a critical defense area.
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City of
Sidney
Gordon Tobin
Virgil Knowles
Mr. Tobin
Knowles
Fox Intermountain Theatres
Nebraska
Washington
Legion Post Announces Weekly Meeting Topics
Legion Post 17 will hold its regular meeting next Tuesday night in the Legion Club. Topics include the Honor Roll Board on the courthouse lawn the 1951 Memorial Day program and sponsorship of Junior Legion and mite baseball programs. Members on related committees are urged to attend.
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Post 17
American Legion
Post
Legion Club
Junior Legion
The
Births Outpace Deaths in Cheyenne County in 1950
Vital statistics show Cheyenne County gained 465 births and 74 deaths in 1950. Through May 5 1951 there were 172 births and 26 deaths this year. Marriages far outnumbered divorces in 1950 with 120 marriages to 27 divorces. by May 15 1951 eleven divorces and thirty eight marriage licenses were issued.
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Cheyenne County
I. L. Pindell
Dan Campbell
Robert A. Barlow
Busy Weekend At Sioux Ordnance Depot Observance
Sioux Ordnance Depot hosts Armed Forces Day open house Saturday with 9, 10, 1, and 2 pm bus tours. Lions Club program Sunday honors Lions from Sidney Potter and Dalton, includes 1 pm depot tour, 3 pm softball, bowling, 5–8 pm barbecue, and 9 pm square dance. Nearly 200 Lions expected. depot inspected by Major General E S Ford.
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Sioux Ordnance Depot
Armed Forces
Sioux Lions Club
Lions Clubs
Sidney, Potter and
Dalton
James D. Peterson
Col. Peterson
The
Sioux Lions
Lions
E. S. Ford
Ordnance
Washington D. C
Colonel to Be Elected for Fort Sidney Days Next Week
The Dalton Lions Club will elect the Colonel who will reign over the 1951 Fort Sidney Days next Tuesday night. A slate of 12 nominees from Dalton Community is announced by Lawrence Marrin, with rotation planned among Potter Lodgepole and Sidney in coming years. The Colonel will be top royalty with a Queen chosen at Memorial Day dances. Booster trips aim for 20 cars per caravan, featuring old time western wear, aided by local high school youths. Live music by Leo Farrell and his Oldtime Band of Ordville is planned for the trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sidney
Dalton
Rex Carey
Don Dey Ermand
J. B. Pankau
Elmer Graff
Lawrence Marrin
C. H. Kreader
Ray Arnell
Elmer Westerhoff
Harvey Heizer
Clarence Mellberg
Lyle Rabe
Wright Johnson
Leo Farrell
Ordville
Melons From Florida Cheer Sidney Girl
Eight year old Gwennie Reiners, a Sidney girl with an incurable ailment, receives melons from the Governor of Florida to lift spirits. Railway expressman A. L. Decker delivers four melons to Gwennie’s mother, Mrs. Paul Reiners, noting the governor’s fruit as the priciest shipment he has handled. Air express charges for the delivery reached $132.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Gwennie Reiners
Sidney
A. L. Decker
Railway Expressosr
Gwennie
Paul Reiners
Zan
Coun
Decker
Air Express
Rain Totals In Sidney Reach Near Inch Mark
Sidney received .96 of an inch of rain in Thursday showers, according to government observer Dave Elis. He covers much of the south county on his rural mail route and noted that area had sparse rainfall, while most other sections were well soaked with some locations reporting more than an inch and a half.
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Sidney
Dave Elis
Elis
Rain Revives Cheyenne County Wheat Across Region
A soaking rain Wednesday night and Thursday improved conditions across Cheyenne County with measure of three quarters to one and a half inches. Farmers said the moisture is a lifeline for winter wheat, reviving stands thought past redemption in spots while others show thin growth and weed issues. Dairy and bank reports noted strong interest in the moisture’s value, with Dalton and Lodgepole areas reporting steady rain and officials forecasting benefits for corn planting as oats acreage remains below prior expectations.
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Dalton
Fred Enevoldsen
Potter State Bank
Frank
Pivonka
State Bank
Lodgepole
Dalton State Bank
CAA
Sidney
State
Nebraska
Bureau
Central
South Central
Accidents Reported by Police in Sidney
Police reported two minor motor vehicle accidents on Monday in Sidney. A 1949 Ford two door driven by Lester Stecher collided with a 1950 DeSoto driven by Clyde M. Duxbury on Jackson Street at four p.m. damage was mainly to the Stecher car and about 50 dollars. A second crash on Jackson Street between 9th and 10th avenues involved a 1942 Chevrolet driven by Roy Rybolt and a 1947 Plymouth driven by Mark G. Howard as one car backed out and the other traveled west.
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West
Sidney
Lester Stecher
DeSoto
Clyde M. Duxbury
Grand Island
Jackson Street
Stecher
Duxbury
Jackson
9Th
10Th Avenues
Roy Rybolt
Mark G. Howard
Rybolt
Howard
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Wheat Belt Annual Meeting
BPW
Mrs. Sewards
Federal
Grabill
Toledo Street
Tenth Avenue
Union Pacific
Federal Highway Department
Legion Post
Sidney Days
Dalton Men
Potter
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