Oil discovery near Dalton boosts Cheyenne County activity
An apparent commercial oil find south of Dalton is reported by the Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. The No 2 Goodwin GW NW Sec 5 16 49 shows more than 400 feet of free oil with casing run for completion. Banner Oil Co and Production Cattle and Land Co operate the lease near U S Highway 385, with ongoing drilling in the Marvel Field at No 2 Clifford Sec SW 4 16 50 by Kimark Exploration Ltd Braden Gear Drilling Co conducts casing and plans moves to the No 2 Deaser location in Eddy Field. The Cheyenne County find ends a long drilling lull, with three new Kimball County wells in three weeks. overall drilling is expected to stay slow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
Goodwin GW
Banner Oil Co
Production Cattle and Land Co
Goodwin
Cheyenne County
Kimbark Exploration, Ltd
Clifford
Braden-Gear Drilling Co
Oil-Gas Commission
Braden-Gear
Eddy Field
GWSE
Kimball County
Tower Links State Educational TV Network Reach
A 300 foot tower near Gurley nears completion to relay educational TV signals. The Lincoln origin feed travels to Omaha then nationwide, with a Colorado relay near Peetz to Gurley and Angora’s 1,500 foot tower. Western Nebraska gains access around Sept 1, expanding programs beyond eastern Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Educational TV
Gurley
Lincoln
Omaha
Sidney
Peetz
Colorado
Angora
Panhandle
Nebraska
Telegraph
Sidney merchants plan film on shoplifting losses
Retail committee of the Chamber of Commerce cites costly shoplifting as a serious problem in Sidney. Store owners report missing radios and a dress, with thousands likely lost annually. The group will screen a shoplifting awareness film at upcoming meetings to guide storekeepers on detection and proper incident handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Chamber of Commerce Committees
Gordon Fuller
J. M. McDonald Co
C of C
Drought Strains Nebraska Crops As Rainfall Fails
Nebraska crop observers report deterioration across most crops due to dry weather and high temperatures. Rainfall this week looks unlikely though scattered showers occurred recently. Sugar beets show good development while grain needs moisture. stocker cattle and sheep shipments rise from last year. Precipitation since April 1 has fallen short of normal in all districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Geneal
State
Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics
Northwest
North Central
Northeast
Central
East Central
Southwest
South Central
Southeast
Maas, 2 Others Make Check On 67 Wheat Plan
Ray Stack of Lincoln, Ron Maas of Potter, and Fred Lush of Albin attended Nebraska congressional delegation breakfast and discussed 1967 wheat program regulations. They focus on protected yields, feed grain rules, substitution of feed grains, and whether barley stays in the feed program or wheat replaces it while noting drought could boost next year’s acreage allotments beyond 15 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nebraska Wheat Growers Association
Wyoming Wheat Growers Association
Agriculture Department
Ray Stack
Lincoln
Ron Maas
Potter
Neb
Nebraska Association
Fred Lush
Albin
Wyo
Nebraska
Lush
Agriculture
Panhandle Weather Forecast Near Normal Warmup Likely
General outlook for Panhandle shows fair conditions this afternoon tonight and Thursday with lows near 40 to 50 and highs Thursday around 80 to 90. Precipitation chances remain near zero through today tonight and Thursday. Five day outlook calls for temperatures 2 to 9 degrees above normal with minor day to day changes through Monday.
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Panhandle
St Patrick’s alum jubilee events set through weekend
St Patrick’s alumni reunion and Jubilee honoring Ursuline Sisters run this weekend with a 6:30 p.m. Saturday banquet on the Youth Center upper floor. Registration 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the high school for tickets priced at $2. About 600 alumni are expected, with a 1920 class coffee event at the high school cafeteria and a 4 p.m. alumni mass. Sunday features a 9 a.m. Graduation Mass at the church, 10 a.m. breakfast at the Academy, 3 p.m. parish program, 5:30 p.m. dinner at the Youth Center, and 7:30 p.m. graduation in church led by Most Rev. John L. Paschang who will also preside at a 9 a.m. Concelebrated Memorial High Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s
Ursuline Sisters
Academy
John L. Paschang
Grand Island
Paschang
St. Patrick’s Church
Carlson Named Assn Director For Three Year Term
Mervin Carlson of Lodgepole was elected to a three year term as director of The Sandhills Cattle Assn. The association met in North Platte this week and named Richard Lacuaff of Bassett as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervin Carlson
Lodgepole
Sandhills Cattle Assn
North Platte
Richard Lacuaff
Bassett
Summer Reading Program Is Set by Western Plains Library
The Western Plains Regional library including Sidney Public Library and the bookmobile sponsors a vacation reading program for children entering grades one through six next fall. It runs from June 1 to August 15 with the theme Vacation Readers Go Everywhere. Booklets will be provided for readers to list their reads. no specific book list will be used and books chosen must suit the reader’s age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Plains Regional Library
Sidney Public Library
Bookmobile
Thirty Seniors To Graduate At Academy
Thirty St Patrick's Academy seniors will receive their diplomas in commencement exercises this Sunday evening at St Patrick's Church. The program begins at 7 30 p m and includes an address by Most Rev John L Paschang Bishop Grand Island and diplomas and scholarships presented by Very Rev Vincent J Pelster academy superintendent. A reception follows in the church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s Academy
St. Patrick’s Church
John L. Paschang
Grand Island
Vincent J. Pelster
Leslie Eugene Beeken
Kenneth Joseph Beyer
Rita Angelina Beyer
Corinne Kay Brachtenbach
Timothy P. Colling
Marie Elaine Collins
Rodney William Coupens
Richard W. Deaver
Donald Alex Devie
Mary-Lucille Dorwart
Robert Phillip Dougherty
Louis Theodore Egging
Colleen Margaret Gorman
James J. Hart
Linda Jean Jarred
Virgil Ernest Knackstedt
Marcella Marie Kominek
Alice Jane Krajewski
Jerome Nicholas Lenzen Jr
Vern Edward Lubash
Joanne Rita McElfresh
Leanna Jean McFadden
L. Patricia McLaughlin
Egging Co Plans Expansion to Double Cab Production
The Egging Co. plant near Gurley may double tractor and cab output with expanded capacity. Ted and John Egging, founders, study feasibility of a widening program to meet growing demand. The firm grew from a two-man operation to nearly 100 in a full-page feature with photos on Page One.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egging Co
Gurley
Ted
John Egging
Carnival of Values brings twelve rides to Sidney streets
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce retail committee stages a two day Carnival of Values on Jackson Street between 10th and 12th Avenues. Forsythe and Dewis will supply a dozen rides. Members offer ten cent ride tickets to children whose schools are out for summer. Townwide promotions include a July street sale and a back to school event with plans for precentennial activities in September and October.
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Sidney
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Forsythe and Dewis
Ft. Sidney
Jackson St
Chamber of Commerce
Forsythe and
Dewis
Fred Rathman Rites Pending
Fred D Rathman of Dalton 72 died in a Scottsbluff hospital on Tuesday May 24 after four days there. Born April 4 1894 in Washington County Nebraska he was the son of Claus and Mrs Rathman. Survived by seven children Fred C Jr Anita Arthur Lynn Jeane Lucille Burna. two brothers Ed Wayne Claus. three sisters Maggie Dalcater Minnie Lienemann Elsie Renter. Local services are pending at Craig Mortuary.
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Craig Mortuary
Fred D. Rathman
Dalton
Scottsbluff Hospital
Washington County
Neb
Claus Rathman
Fred C., Jr
Anita Larson
Arthur Rathman
Downing
Calif
Lynn
Jeane Thies
Sidney
Lucille Fisher
Burna Belcamp
Brighton
Colo
Wayne
Claus
Hoskins
Ned
Maggie Dalcater
Norfolk
Minnie Lienemann
Elsie Renter
Work Ready To Start On Sidney Cable TV Improvements
Sidney Community TV will begin immediate work to upgrade the cable system. Ron Tighe says the contractor from Scottsbluff will start near the Plains Drive-In Theatre and extend into Country Club Heights, with four to six months total for completion. The project aims to improve reception and add more channels for subscribers.
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Sidney
Ron Tighe
Sidney Community TV
Scottsbluff
Plains Drive-In
Country Club Heights
Town
Mr. Tighe
Tighe
Camp Site Agreement Reached for Sidney Campground
The Sidney city council approved spending up to 1000 dollars to lay waterlines and improve a campground site along the county fairgrounds west edge. The fair board gave temporary approval and will cooperate with camping until a permanent rest area, possibly on Interstate 80, is ready. Wheatbelt Public Power District will supply light poles. County fair time may complicate use by rodeo entrants.
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Sidney
Fair Board
Stan Larabee
Francis Hiner
Mr. Larabee
Wheatbelt
James Edwards
23Rd Ave
City Planning Commission
R. F. Harlan
Rotary Inter City Meeting Held Monday
The Sidney Rotary Club hosted Rotarians and Rotary Anns from Chappell Kimball Oshkosh and Sterling at the annual intercity meeting Monday evening at the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel. Visiting Rotarian and wife Mr and Mrs Jack Whitman of Federalsburg Md were en route to the Denver International Convention of Rotary. A Rotary exchange student Ewan Vickery of South Australia spoke on the program and a Fort Sidney Colonels musical group provided entertainment. Mrs Haven Smith of Chapell was guest speaker introduced by Clark Fuller. No Rotary meeting Monday May 30 Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Demos To Meet In Cheyenne County Democratic Convention
The Cheyenne County Democratic convention will be held Thursday night May 26 at 7 30 in the district court room of the courthouse. All elected delegates are urged to attend along with all Democrats and friends of the party. An election of county officers will occur, delegates to the state convention named, and precinct committeemen and committee women elected.
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Cheyenne County
Group Plans Salina Visit Amid Economic Loss Reflections
A Sidney group plans to fly to Salina Kansas to meet with the local industrial organization and study how Salina handles losing military establishments. They hope Salina’s bold moves offer Sidney guidance, noting Salina’s larger size and greater personnel losses. Sidney Industrial Corp screens prospects and aims to raise at least $30000 to fund a manufacturer’s athletic field and equipment.
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Sidney
Salina
Kan
Sioux Army Depot
Sidney Industrial Corp
Memorial Day Medicare Signups At Scotts Bluff Office
Claire W Schuneman district manager announces Scotts Bluff Social Security office will stay open Monday May 30 from nine A M to five P M to help people 65 and older enroll in Medicare. The extra service helps those who cannot visit during regular days and allows a relative or friend to bring applicants to the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire W. Schuneman
Scotts= bluff
Swimming Pool Opens Sunday in Sidney
The Sidney municipal swimming pool opens next Sunday May 29 with hours 1 30 to 7 p m and evening swimming during very hot weather. Manager Mrs Harold O Connor says staff includes Mike Janda Diane Tobin Kris Bitner Mickey Robinson Bob Hassle and Connie Chaffee as guards. Fees stay the same as last year 6 12 years 20 cents 13 18 35 cents 19 and over 50 cents.
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Sidney Municipal
Harold O’connor
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Carlson
Assn
Elizabeth May Oliverius
May Jane Oliverius
Cynthia Marie Peetz
Nancy Josephine Rauner
Gordon Francis Schilz
Janice Elaine Treinen
Solomon Thomas Willis
Egeging Co
Fred Rathman
Rotary
Demos
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