Oil-Gas News: Record 67 New Drilling Sites in 2-State Area
The Panhandle region shows a surge as 67 new drilling locations are announced, 30 in western Nebraska and 37 in Colorado, with 35 wildcats boosting hopes for new fields. Seventy rigs are active across Nebraska and Colorado as of midweek per Rinehart’s.
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Shriners Plan Sidney Circus Tickets For All Kids
Lodge polo Valley Shrine Club members pledge every Sidney area youngster can see the Shrine Circus on June 26 at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds with two performances. Last show drew about 4000 residents. the two hour and thirty minute outdoor event features aerialists clowns and animals.
Dogs Must Be Leashed and Licensed, Police Warn
Sidney police remind residents that all dogs must be leashed and licensed following numerous complaints about loose dogs. Licenses cost 25 cents after rabies shots. licenses available at the police station. Police also urged youths to use tail lights on bicycles due to several near misses at night.
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Route 30 In Kimball To Be Wider Street
Highway 30 through west Kimball will be widened this summer from a two lane road to four lanes. Kimball currently has 134 blocks of paved streets excluding Highways 29 and 30 through the town.
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Western Nebraska Observer
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Potter family patent aims to upgrade grain car doors
A Potter, Kansas family develops a paper door holder for grain cars that eliminates nails and promises big savings in leakage, time, and labor. F E Willoughby reports the device tightens doors quickly with a slotted post and steel straps, tested by Rock Island and other railroads with highly satisfactory results.
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Telegraph
Chamber disclaims backing for ad sales campaign
Sidney Chamber of Commerce president Ed Bauman said the local chamber does not endorse or sponsor a nationwide periodical advertising drive. Merchants report being told a chamber secretary would collect checks, while sellers deny any official link.
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Big Open Air Rites Set For Wagon Train
The modern wagon train is due to arrive at Bridgeport at the Morrill County Fairgrounds Saturday afternoon and stay through Sunday. The Oregon-bound Fifty-niners paused at Ash Hollow yesterday, visiting the cemetery dating to 1849 and historic Fort Grafton. They reached Oshkosh Thursday, where residents hosted a pot luck and a dance before continuing toward Bridgeport. An outdoor inter-denominational service is planned Sunday at 2 30 for travelers with 36 local churches invited. An Indian raid is planned near Chimney Rock at Bayard Monday followed by a barbecue and program at Scotts Bluff National Monument Wednesday.
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Teens ToO Test Driving Skills Road-E-O Event
Teenagers will test driving skills this weekend at the Jaycee sponsored Safe Driving Road-E-O. A free dance at Fort Sidney Motor Hotel at 8 p.m. tonight accompanies the contest though non competitors may attend. A written test is at 1 p.m. Saturday in the High School Library. Driving obstacle tests start Sunday at 9 a.m. at the High School with ongoing events all day. Every participant receives one free bowling compliment at Sidney Bowling Lanes. Contestants may choose from several new car makes.
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Nineteen Face Charges In Motel Party
Nineteen people mostly teenagers face charges from a May 8 motel party. Ten girls and nine boys charged. six accused of procuring liquor for minors and 13 charged as minors in possession. Several have appeared in court with pleas or trials pending. bonds set for some. Names include Larry Allison Carol Bodtke Carolyn Brestel Bruce Brenneman Richard Burke Linda Burke Ervin Ferrell Darwin Glassburn Ford Hernandez Karen Hansen Judy Evatt Mary Beth Littleton Jeannette Raddaiz Alice Rodgers Jimmy D Rodgers Judy Shoopman Stan Talcott Gary Wright Dianna Zimmerman.
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Carol Bodtke
Carolyn Brestel
Bruce Brenneman
Richard Burke
Linda Burke
Ervin Ferrell
Darwin Glassburn
Ford Hernandez
Karen Hansen
Judy Evatt
Mary Beth Littleton
Jeannette Raddaiz
Alice Rodgers
Jimmy D. Rodgers
Judy Shoopman
Stan Talcott
Gary Wright
Dianna Zimmerman
Livoni Plans 50 Low Cost Homes in Kimball
The Western Nebraska Observer reports Livoni Construction Co plans about 50 low priced homes in Kimball. The homes range near 10500 dollars. Officials say need for affordable housing is recognized though no start date is given. Livoni, based in Sidney, heads development in Country Club Heights in Sidney.
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Kimball
Livoni Construction Co
Livoni Company
Kimball N. C
Livoni
Sidney
Country Club Heights
Gorman Nomination Goes To U.S. Senate
Acting postmaster Leo Gorman has been notified that President Eisenhower has sent nomination of Mr Gorman as Sidney Postmaster to the U S Senate for approval. He received letters from the National League of Postmasters and the National Association of Postmasters announcing the action.
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Kimball Chosen For Missile Pad Sites
The Department of Defense seeks one, possibly two guided missile installations at Kimball. Officials negotiated for purchase of sites to house interceptor missile pads to protect Cheyenne and Denver launching sites. About twenty acres needed, with Painter property two miles southwest of Kimball among locations considered.
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Sidney High School earns Class AA accreditation in state
Sidney Public Schools become the seventh Nebraska district to receive the Class AA accreditation as Superintendent O J Weymouth announces. The designation follows a two day March evaluation and cites improvements in administration, faculty, buildings, curriculum and activities.
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Wisconsin Work Farm Escapee Surrenders
Arthur Bingham of Madison surrendered to local police on Wednesday confessing he left a county work farm in Madison last Saturday. He is a 21 year old burglar serving six months and signed extradition papers. Wisconsin authorities plan to pick him up this weekend to return him to Madison after he rode freight cars here.
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William Englert Dies Today in Denver Hospital
William Englert 68 longtime Lodgepole resident died today at Veteran's Hospital in Denver after months of hospitalization. Funeral 9:30 a.m. Monday from St. Patrick's Church with Msgr. Thomas Siudowski officiating. burial Greenwood Cemetery with military rites. Rosary 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Gehrig and Son Funeral Home. Born March 11, 1891 in Lodgepole, he was a businessman in Lodgepole and Oshkosh, WWI veteran, never married. Survived by four sisters and five brothers. A fuller obituary to follow in The Telegraph.
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Gehrig and Son Funeral Home
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Oshkosh
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Telegraph
Grain Market Wheat Price Quoted by Local Elevator
Local elevator sources quote wheat at 1.66 dollars per bushel today, reflecting the grain market level. The figure indicates the price at which farmers may sell or buy wheat in the ongoing trading session.
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