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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1956
Page
11
Sealed bids due 7 30 p m May 28 1956 in Sidney Nebraska for operating Legion Park concession stands in summer 1956. Open during pool and ball games with trash removal duties, options include flat rate, percentage or mixed bids, specify items sold. Bids opened May 28 in City Council room. right to reject any bid reserved.
Notice of referee sale in Cheyenne County Nebraska issued by the District Court directs sale of East half NE quarter of Section 11 Township 12 North Range 52 West via public auction June 20 1956 at 2 PM at the Sidney Nebraska courthouse. Terms are 20 percent cash with balance on confirmation. Also notice to creditors of Just M Jensen deceased with filing deadline August 21 1956 and appearances May 21 1956 and August 21 1956 at ten AM to receive examine and adjust claims.
The Mayor and Council of Sidney Nebraska will hold a public hearing on May 28 1956 at 7 30 p m in the Council Rooms of the City Auditorium to consider changes in zoning classifications for Lots 7 8 Block 8 Original Town and Lots 1 2 3 4 11 12 Live in Addition to Sidney Parties in interest and citizens may be heard By order of the Mayor and Council City Clerk
A series of court entries shows intoxication, vagrancy, speeding, reckless driving, and related fines or jail time. Also noted are license issues, bond forfeitures, and a few minor public place violations. A Brownie Troop meeting is briefly described with names of leaders and helpers.
Ninety five Sidney High School seniors will graduate in a Wednesday evening ceremony at 8 o'clock in the Junior High School Auditorium. The program features vitamin themed items, a band concert, class orator and valedictory, and diplomas presented by the superintendent.
Nebraska's State Railway Commission approved uniform rail freight rates for cement, ending a three year dispute. The new statewide formula eliminates the former east west split near Superior. Ideal Cement Co of Denver and Ash Grove Co of Kansas City pressed the change in 1953.
In Washington the Navy Dept. announces the promotion of John F. Shelley and Teddy M. Simpson, both from Sidney, to boatswain's mate third class and pipe fitter third class respectively aboard USS Toledo in the Pacific Fleet. The promotions followed a February Navy-wide petty officer exam. Brownie Troop 53 met with Mrs. Crawley for a business session planning a Wiener roast at Legion Park next Tuesday, with a nature hike and ice cream treat by Dorothy Conner and Marilyn Atkins reporting.
Jack Glenn, Fort Sidney Days Parade chairman, warns only ten entries have been received for this year. Bands from two Sidney groups and teams from Gurley Chappell Chadron and Iliff are expected. Entry deadline is June 9 with prizes up to 75 dollars in four divisions plus a 50 dollar sweepstakes.
Roland Banks owner of Banks Drive In on west Illinois St announced today the firm will open at 10 am starting Monday and stay open until midnight. The new hours run throughout the summer season.
Sidney Nebraska newspaper announces publication details with pricing for mail within and outside 50 mile zone and schedules for Monday Wednesday and Friday afternoons. The notice emphasizes service to Sidney Cheyenne County and Western Nebraska.
The Depot will again provide bus service for children attending Wednesday afternoon shows at the Fox theatre in Sidney during summer. Buses will pick up at regular school stops on the depot and in Ordville at 1:15 pm each Wednesday except May 20 and July 4 when transportation is the parents’ responsibility. Shows begin May 30 and run weekly for twelve weeks with tickets on sale in local schools since May.
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