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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1959

Page

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State Sewage Meet Slated For Thursday

Sewage plant managers from Nebraska gather in Sidney for the eighth annual Nebraska Sewage and Industrial Wastes Assn meeting. About 75 delegates are expected as Harold Hoskins of Lincoln chairs the two day sessions with talks from Arthur Williamson of Wyoming and others from Chicago Kansas City and Omaha.

Nebraska Sidney Nebraska, Sewage and Industrial Wastes Assn Floyd Sanks Sidney Water Commissioners Harold Hoskins Lincoln Hoskins Tom Coffey Arthur E. Williamson Division of Environmental Health Wyoming Department of Health Nebraska Department of Health Chicago Kansas City Omaha Lanks

Licenses Issued To Cheyenne Drivers Reach 7500

Cheyenne County residents received 7500 driver's licenses by deadline, about 100 more than two years ago when 7395 licenses were issued. The County Treasurer's office noted no last minute rush for renewals.

Cheyenne Cheyenne County

Snow Favors Wheat Crop With Increased Soil Moisture

A recent snowstorm boosted soil moisture for the 1960 wheat crop, especially in the Panhandle where the upper two feet show higher moisture. Overall, conditions are above 1950-57 averages, though melting last Sunday reduced some gains.

Panhandle State Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics

Final Telegraph Europe Trip Ends With Paris Versailles

Telegraph editor Jack H Lowe concludes his Europe journey with three final articles to be published Wednesday Friday and next Monday. Myr and Mrs Lowe plan to return home next week from their overseas visit.

Telegraph Jack H. Lowe Europe Myr Mrs. Lowe

Quiet Halloween Across Town with Minimal Vandalism

Law enforcement reported one of the quietest Halloweens in years with no serious vandalism. Police noted minor incidents such as a lost devil trick or treater, eggs and firecrackers, window soaping, and a hay bale fire, but overall activity remained subdued.

W. W. Schulz Sol Willis Porter Moicl Stand Pipe Hills Toledo 19Th Newton

Wheatbelt Public Power District Holds Annual Meeting

More than 300 attendees from Cheyenne Devel Garden and Morrill Counties fill the City Auditorium for the Wheatbelt Public Power District meeting. Speaker Congress man Don McGinley discussed agricultural legislation and funds restoration for a 277000 dollar transmission line from Pine Bluffs Wyoming to Sidney.

Don McGinley Ogallala Wheatbelt Wheatbelt Public Power District City Auditorium Cheyenne Devel, Garden Morrill McGinley Charles Ham Panhandle Pine Bluffs Wyo Sidney Wayne Bond Lodgewose del Lamm Sunol

Gerdes seeks second term in Nebraska Legislature

State Senator George Gerdes of Alliance announces bid for a second term. He represented Box Butte Dawes and Sioux Counties in the last unicameral session and serves on interim committees studying government reorganization and branch issues. He is a wheat grower rancher with strong local roots and leadership in farm groups.

George Gerdes Alliance Box Butte Dawes Sioux Counties Gerdes Agriculture and Public Works Legislative Council Monroe Bixler Harrison A S Gerdes Gene Senator Gerdes Nebraska Wheat Growers Assn Nebraska Stock Growers Assn

Lodgepole Feeder Wins at Chicago Cattle Show

The champion load at the 15th Chicago Feeder Cattle Show was exhibited by Myron Carlson & Son of Lodgepole Nebraska. The 20 head Angus steer calves sold for 58.25 dollars per hundredweight to the Ashley Ithaca 4 H Club of Ithaca Michigan.

Chicago Myron Carlson & Son Lodgepole Neb Ashley-Ithaca Ithaca Mich

Midland College Names Potter Girl 1959 Grid Queen

Miss Gail Erickson a Potter district sophomore was crowned Grid Queen during Midland College Homecoming halftime ceremonies. The event featured a giant M formed by high school bands with Linda Larsen and Mary Scherer as runners up and gifts from the M-Club and Harold Wohmer Fremont Chamber president.

Gail Erickson Potter Midland College Midland-Doane Miss Erickson Linda Larsen Mary Scherer Fremont Midland M-Club Harold Wohmer Fremont Chamber of Commerce

New Nebraska Oil Wells Filed In Seventeen Notices

Seventeen notices of intent to drill oil wells in Nebraska were filed last week with the University of Nebraska Conservation and Survey Division. Listed are drillers Sinclair Oil & Gas Co Newman No 5 in Cheyenne County Cook Field. Skelly Oil Co Droll No 1 in Hitchcock County wildcat. Wyoming Western Oil Co Trenerry No 1 and Young No 1 in Banner County wildcats. Enbrook Oil & Gas Co Brown No 1 and Evertson No 1 in Kimball and Banner counties. Chandler & Simpson Vrtatko No 1 in Kimball County. Braden Drilling Co Shaw No 1 in Kimball County Russell Field and more.

Nebraska University of Nebraska E. C. Reed Sinclair Oil & Gas Co Russell No. 1 Kimball County Cne Russell Field Ohio Oil Co Newman No Cheyenne County Cook Field Skelly Oil Co Droll No Hitchcock County Cse Wildcat Wyoming Western Oil Co Trenerry No 1 Banner County Young No 1 Enbrook Oil & Gas Co Brown No

Sidney Lions Observe 30th Anniversary Meet

The Sidney Lions Club marks 30 years with a program led by Lions International director Al A. Schock of Sioux Falls. About 300 Lions and guests will attend on Wednesday Nov 11 at Fort Sidney Motor Hotel.

Sidney Lions Sidney Lions Club Lions _International al A. Scheck Sioux Falls Lions Lions Clubs Schock Battle of St. Lo France Lutheran Church Luther Manor Home Fort Sidney Motor Hotel Herb Aldrich Lions Club

St Patrick's Bazaar Planned at Youth Center Wednesday

St Patrick's parish Announces its annual bazaar at the Youth Center on Wednesday. A turkey dinner starts at 5 p m in the building basement, with fancy work candy and games featured. Dinner prices are 1 50 for adults 1 00 for high school students and 75 cents for children under 12.

St. Patrick’s Parish

Adventists Donate 23000 In Aid To Nebraska Needy

Nebraska Seventh Day Adventists distributed food and medicine valued at over 23000 and more than 5000 articles of clothing to state residents in need. C R French Lincoln health and welfare director said aid reached 2746 people across seven welfare centers.

Nebraska C. R. French Lincoln

Santa to visit Sidney in city wide Christmas opening

Chamber of Commerce announces final plans for a city wide Christmas opening the Saturday after Thanksgiving with Santa arriving by air at 10 a.m. He will tour Sidney stores by police escort and visit on three following Saturdays. A pre opening edition of The Telegraph will publish the Wednesday before. Retailers will keep Friday night openings for December and set 1960 dates at the December 7 meeting.

Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee Santa Claus Sidney Santa

NSEA District VI Names Tillotson President At Meet

Tillotson of Sidney was named president of District VI of the Nebraska State Education Assn at the twoday convention in Scottsbluff held after a weather delay. Marie Perrette of Valentine was named Vice president, Russell Pedersen of Gordon secretary, L. E. Morrison of Alliance treasurer, and Jesse Shedd of Scottsbluff joined the state executive committee. Morley addressed the final session on Friday, debunking claims about Russian education and its impact on individual thought.

Scottsbluff T. R. Tillotson Sidney Nebraska State Education Assn Marie Perrette Valentine Russell Pedersen Gordon L. E. Morrison Alliance Jesse Shedd John Morley Bob, Richards Morley

Kimball Family, 3 Dead in Carbon Monoxide Tragedy

A Kimball farm family and their 16 year old son were found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning. Mr and Mrs Dave Kraus and son Jim 16 died in bed after a furnace change and blocked chimney. Neighbors noted heat loss and steel wool blockage. Survivors include a daughter Marilyn Enman of Sidney. Funeral services by Allen Mortuary Kimball.

Kimball Farm Dave Kraus Jim Kimball County Tom Brower Kraus Kimball Herb Linn Pine Bluffs Alfred Jiminez Linn Jiminez Norman Marilyn) Enman Elm St Sidney California Allen Mortuary

Game Director To Visit Here On Thursday

Mel Steen director of the Nebraska Game Commission will visit Sidney Thursday and Thursday night after a stop in Kearney Wednesday night. He plans to inspect the pheasant situation and may hunt ducks and geese on the North Platte River. Local sportsmen plan a get together Thursday evening with Steen if possible. Further details will be in The Telegraph Wednesday.

Mel Steen Nebraska Game Commission Sidney Steen Kearney North Platte Lloyd O’halloran George Fleming Dr. O'Holleran Fleming

County Products Sold In 1954 Farm Census Totals

The 1959 Census of Agriculture underway in Cheyanne County updates farm statistics from 1954. In 1954 farm operators sold products valued at 10 861 141 dollars. Crop sales reached 8 927 150 dollars including 8 924 950 for field crops and 2 200 for horticultural specialties. Livestock and livestock product sales totaled 1 933 991 dollars with 117 043 for dairy, 120 473 for poultry, and 1 696 475 for livestock products.

Cheyanne

Schwartz declares bid for 1960 Nebraska lieutenant governor

Gerald Schwartz 32 of Omaha announces Democratic candidacy for lieutenant governor in 1960. He has filed as a delegate-at-large to the Democratic National Convention and pledged to Sen Estes Kefauver, though Kefauver has dismissed a third presidential bid.

Omaha Gerald Schwartz Sen Estes Kefauver Tennessee Kefauver

Also Mentioned on This Page

Paris Versailles Parec Carl Zeigler John Cook Bill QUEEN Oil-Gas News Rudy Munderloh Ralph Thompson Lions International Board of Directors Board of Governors Longlake South Dakota South Dakota State College University of Wisconsin Terrace Park Dairy S. D South Dakota State College Advisory Council Milk Council of Junior Chamber of Commerce A. A. Schock St. Patrick's Bazaar Chamber Jolly Man North Pole The NSEA Tillotson G. Schwartz
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