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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1972

Page

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Oilmen Find Luck In Banner County Field Expansions

Oil drillers report first apparent producers in Banner County with the No 2 Stauffer and No 2 Van Pelt wells, a joint venture of Sinat Petroleum and Banner Drilling. Banner plans Fernquist Field drilling with No 1 John Isaacs, while Exeter drills state line near Sidney but water hindered completion. Nebraska output for March reached 793 466 barrels as permits drop in April. Wakefield’s 24 well Lincoln and Frontier program yields data despite no clear success yet.

Banner County Sage Oil Co Stauffer van Pelt Sinat Petroleum Corp Banner Drilling Co Mountain Petroleum Ltd Fernquist No 1 John Isaacs Banner Exeter Drilling and Exploration Co Cheyenne County Sidney State Line SI NW Exeter Earl Wakefield Wichita Lincoln Frontier Counties Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Wakefield Wakefield Ventures Oil-Gas Commission Nebraska

Ruling May Move Tax Rate in Nebraska

State Tax Commissioner William E Peters says Justice Department rulings on the 1972 tax changes will affect 1973 state sales and income taxes. The food tax credit rises from seven to ten dollars, taking effect July 6 and reducing revenue by an estimated four to five million dollars. the corporate tax rises from 20 to 25 percent of the individual rate, effective January 3, with 1974 collections reflecting the change.

Lincoln William E Peters State Justice Department Justice Department Peters

Semi Truck Severs Pole On Highway 385 Causing Damage

A 1970 semi driven by Glenn Isaac of Uniontown ran off Highway 385 north of Sidney after missing a curve and struck a telephone pole. Police report $300 damage. Isaac escaped injury. Two other fender benders on Ninth Ave and Illinois caused minor damage with no injuries. no charges filed.

Glenn Isaac Uniontown Sidney Ron Gusman Ninth Ave Illinois Ruth Gerler Ninth Lucy van Ness van Ness Gerler Leila Markwell Ft. Mitchell Gordon Evans Markwell Evans

Lodgepole High Names Valedictorian and Salutatorian at 1972 Commencement

Susan Louise Olson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Russel Olson, is named Valedictorian of Lodgepole High School class of 1972 at commencement. Nancy Lou Bondegard named Salutatorian. Recipients include medals, a $25 savings bond and the Ober felder Award. class also listed with twenty plus graduates and activities in music, sports, clubs, and drama.

Susan Louise Olson Russel Olson Lodgepole Lodgepole High School Elks Lodge Oberfelder Susan Nancy Lou Bondegard Lloyd Bondegard Nancy

Old Chair Brings Donation Switch In Senior Month Story

In Cheyenne County a maple chair from the old courthouse brings donations when visitors sit and give what they wish. Bill and Leona Fredericksen display the chair at 1344 Cedar, part of a larger collection of pencils, pens and global keepsakes. The couple hosted an 80th birthday open house attracting over 100 guests from nearby towns and states.

Bill Leona Fredericksen Cedar Fredericksens Fredericksen Senior Citizens’ Center Bridgeport Scottsb Puerto Rico Hawaii Germany Guam Canada Saigon Vietnam California Florida New York Needles Niagara Falls Bunker Hill

Irish Graduation Set with Special Mass and Choir

Irish seniors will graduate with a 10 30am Graduation Mass at the church and an 8 p.m. commencement at the high school. Valedictorian is Peter Arthur Lenzen and Salutatorian Deanna Laree Fehringer. Patricia Ann Schwartz, Jill Marie Bennett, James Joy Knackstedt, and others are listed on the senior class roll with diplomas distributed by officials.

Peter Arthur Lenzen Deanna Laree Fehringer Art Lenzen Ivan Fehringer Eileen Catherine Treinen James Joy Knackstedt Patricia Ann Schwartz Bernie D Ruybal Tom Ryan Rollie Bevan Jill Marie Bennett Robert Joseph Colling David Louis Couper John George Deaver Joseph John Dominguez Sharon Louise Egging Ramona Marie Elias Miss Fehringer Mary Frances Harris Patrick John Heaton II Knackstedt Louise Eileen Krajewski Lenzen Frank Sutton Rauner Michael William Rea Ronald Eugene Rieken Richard Michael Rocha Edward Joseph Schmitt Patricia Ellen Schwartz Patricia Ann Seil Jack Jay Thorpe Jill Jere Thorpe Miss Treinen Denise Annette Winston

Teens' Job Ad Deadline Extended For One Week

The Telegraph extends the Young Job Opportunity ads for another week until next Friday to help teens like Rod Rezac and Dean Kurz find summer work. Jurgens and Wittrock family stories illustrate mixed results as some youths secure jobs while others remain empty handed. Interested applicants should bring their ads to the Telegraph office for free publication next week.

Jerry Jurgens Gurley Rod Rezac Jurgens Rod Telegraph Dean Bob Kurz Arlyce Wittrock Stella Wittrock Telegraph Office

Small Towns In County Hit By Postal Cutback

Cheyenne County towns including Dalton Gurley Lodgepole Sund and Potter lose Sunday postal delivery by July 1 with Sidney remaining mail dispatch and pickup hours. area covers Cozad north to Thedford and Wyoming line with about 50 offices affected. No jobs cut but clerks wage reductions. Sunday newspapers delayed and residents may pay higher prices for up-to-date papers.

Mister General Dalton Gurley Lodgepole Sund Potter Lorenzo Sidney Kuhlmann Nebraska North Platte Cozad Wyoming Line Halsey Thedford Sunda Sidney Telegraph Moss Neal Thompson Mary Ann Aurich Tooa Caldwell Sunol Sunol Grocers Sund Glen Fraass Allen Lindley Harold Ahischwede al Gurley Mae Lovell Potter Topeka Kan Post’ Office Department

Clark Pushes Repairs and Earlier 385N Traffic Plan

Sen Robert Clark urged upgrading Highway 385N and moving the resurfacing date earlier to 1974 at a Western Nebraska United Chamber of Commerce meeting. He cited dangerous road conditions and said the Highway Commission must decide. Local leaders promoted Western Nebraska tourism during a daylong event at the WNTC campus in Sidney with 24 board members attending.

Robert Clark Western Nebraska United Chamber of Commerce Western Nebraska Technical College Clark Tom Doyle Doyle Highway Commission Panhandle Jack Pollock Ogallala Nebraska Pollock Ft Robinson Crawford Members Alliance Hemingford Scottsbluff Gurley Bridgeport Lexington North Platte Lodgepole Sidney

Sidney Board to Hear Central School Program Input

Sidney School District Board of Education will hold a meeting Monday to hear comments on Central School's educational program. Teachers meet at 6:15 pm for input, followed by a session with parents and the public at 8:30 pm.

Sidney School District Board of Education Central School

Local Grad Attains High Distinction in Nebraska

Jean Geu Adams of Sidney was among 42 Nebraska Lincoln seniors earning degrees with high distinction. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics and will pursue graduate study in human development. Other area graduates included Warren Ellison and Mary Katherine Frank with distinction, plus master’s, dental, and law degrees announced for Sidney Kimball Lodgepole and Chappell.

Jams Jean Geu Adams Sidney University of Nebraska- Lincoln Adams Daugher Karl Howeu College of Home Economics Warren Ross Ellison Kimball College of Arts and Sciences Mary Katherine Frank Marlene Elizabeth Mohatt Reid Wesley Bond Lodgepole Edward James Rasgorshek

Gusty Winds Roar Through Town With Scattered Showers

Winds averaging 25 mph with gusts above 40 mph rattled the area. The 40 mph gusts brought 0.08 inches of rain as per FAA at North of town. Frontier forecast calls for cloudiness and scattered showers into Saturday with highs 75 to 85 and lows 45 to 55.

Federal Aviation Association High Plains Laboratory Panhandle Frontier Airlines

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Lodgepole High Thomas Joseph Bale Michael Tod Behrends Paul Jon Booth Larry Gene Borm Gene Francis Dickinson Madeline Kay Disney Betty Jane Frerichs Roger Lee Hafer Darrell Gene Markussen Coreen Mary Oliverius Andrew Thomas Ramerez Scott Edward Rufenacht Deborah Katherine Soucie Delmar Joseph Soucie Donald Francis Soucie Elizabeth Jayne Taylor Gary Lynn Trump Sandra Kay Trump Mary Jo Vanney By Maycel McGee Bill Frederickson Bill Fredericksen Gurley School Peter Lenzen Deanna Fehringer Victor Kuhlmann Post Graduate College College of Demistry George William Mohatt Sidney College of Law John Ross Wertz Chappell The VeFadden 6Th Wyenue Jackson St Carl Christ McFaddens Janis Fean Geu Adams
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