Optimism Returns as Cheyenne County Economy Rebounds
Cheyenne County shows revival with bank deposits reaching 33.1 million, up 2.6 million in three months and 4.7 million in a year. Sidney gains 175 families from 1972 to 1973 while population estimates rise to 7,171. Construction permits rise 65 percent in eight months 1973 amid new industrial activity led by Panhandle Growth Inc. and Independent Cable Inc, with several plants expanding or opening and jobs doubling from 200 to 430 by year end.
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Cheyenne County
Sioux
Sidney
Cheyenne County Credit Bureau
Dean Starr
James Payne
Panhandle Growth Inc
Independent Cable Inc
Eltra Corp
Ed Cole
Cole
PGI
Sidney Telegraph
Jack H. Lowe
Plains Manufacturing Co
Jade Manufacturing Co
Sidney Warehousing and Industrial Sites Inc
SWIS
Sidney Manufacturing Co
Highway Aircraft Corp
Ep-Ro Manufacturing Co
Payne
Sidney area enjoys shift from depopulation to growth drive
Local observers note population indicators rising as irrigation expands in the Panhandle. Wheatbelt Public Power District reports irrigation accounts up to 347 with 60 wells planned, boosting farm productivity, cattle feeding, and bank deposits across Sidney.
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Wheatbelt Public Power District
Cheyenne
Devel
Garden
Morrill
Cal Corcoran
Wheatbelt
Panhandle
Sidney
Don Jorgenson
American National Bank
Bob Conrad
Sidney National Bank
Sidney Federal Savings and Loan Association
Payne
Sidney Federal
University of Nebraska
Bureau of Business Research
Sioux Villa
C.A. Story
Cheyenne County Fairgrounds
Arlo Jones
Cuse
Maurice Gordon
Gordon's Mobile Plaza
Gordon's
Gordon
Committeemen Elections Scheduled For November
A slate of six nominees for ASC community committeemen for six Cheyenne County communities was drawn Wednesday night at the ASC office. Ballots go to voters November 19 and must be returned by December 3. Eligible voters are posted at the county office and questions should go to Executive Director Lawrence Thompson.
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ASC
Cheyenne County
Lawrence Thompson
Thompson
ASCS
Local Gas Dealers Await Word On Price Rises
Gasoline prices rose in Sidney as Phillips Petroleum Co. set a three cent per gallon increase for gasoline and heating oil, prompting local dealers to adjust prices for consumers. Texaco stations resist near term hikes while others anticipate increases. dealers cite higher foreign crude costs and expect further wholesale changes in coming weeks.
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Sidney
Phillips Petroleum Co
Phillips
Texaco
Ken Bagby
Bagby
Jerry's Sinclair
Skelly Station
Cost of Living Council
NRD Hearing Examines South Platte Board Size
The South Platte Natural Resources District will hold a public hearing at 7:30 at 1125 Alvarado Road, Sidney, to decide board size after January 1975. Law requires 5 to 7 directors with subdistrict representation and at large election. an interim 18 member board serves until 1975.
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South Platte
Three Oil Discoveries Completed In Panhandle
Western Nebraska reports three oil discoveries in Kimball Banner and Morrill Counties amid rising market sentiment tied to Middle East tensions and fears of a winter fuel shortage. Notable finds include No 1 Corman by Grande Crude Producers Inc. and B. W. Drilling, with others by Sun dance Oil Co and Tom Jordan, while one offset dry hole was No. 1 Corman. New locations filed with the Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission in Sidney name Floyd H Miller Bobcat Amarex Gear No. 1 Enders and No. 1 Haug among others in Kimball Cheyenne and surrounding fields.
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Nebraska
Kimball
Banner
Morrill
Mideast
No 1 Corman
Grande Crude Producers Inc
B. W
Corman
Kimball County
Tom Jordan
Baltersperger
Banner County
Bathman
Sundance Oil Co
Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
Sidney
Floyd H Miller
Bobcat
Amarex and
Gear
Enders
NW SE
Union Field
Stance Petroleum Inc
Sloss
Dyco Petroleum Co
Schuessler
Cheyenne County
Bunker Hill
Planning Night Scheduled Here Next Thursday
Western Nebraska Educational Planning sessions, arranged by District VI guidance counselors, run the week of November 5-6 with programs at Valentine, Crawford, Alliance, Bridgeport, Scottsbluff, Kimball, and Sidney. Sidney High hosts for St. Patrick's High and other towns on Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Twenty two representatives from technical colleges and universities will present information on curricular and extracurricular offerings and enrollment procedures. Two sections on financial aids will be held during the evening.
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Western Nebraska
Valentine
Crawford
Alliance
Bridgeport
Scottsbluff
Kimball
Sidney
Sidney High
St. Patrick's High
Chappell
Lodgepole
Gurley
Dalton
ESU 14 Hosts Regional Special Education Workshop
Schools from Cheyenne Devel Kimball and Garden counties attended a Special Education Workshop at Fort Sidney Motor Hotel. ESU administrator William G. Kelley led the in service with Bill Trout and Carol Nemeroff from the State Department of Education. An advisory committee will ensure broad county representation and a needs assessment precedes the initial plan due before February 1 1974 with full implementation by October 1 1976.
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Education Service Unit No. 14
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
William G. Kelley
ESU
Bill Trout
Carol Nemeroff
State Department of Education
Schools Expect To Sell More Milk To Students
Superintendent Russ Pedersen says restoration of 962 million in milk funds by the federal government could boost school milk purchases. He notes a large drop since students pay eight cents for a second bottle, while the first bottle’s price remains in the meal.
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Russ Pedersen
Pedersen
Department of Agriculture
Sidney
State Food Service
Nixon
Congress
Agricultural Department
SHS Lockers Now On Hand Arrives at Sidney High
Sidney High School receives new lockers with Superintendent Russ Pedersen confirming arrival on Thursday. The shipment stands ready for installation at SHS facilities to modernize student storage.
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Sidney High School
Russ Pedersen
Banks Report Higher Figures in Cheyenne County
State Comptroller call shows Cheyenne County five banks hit new highs as farm prices rise. Total deposits reach 33.1 million, assets 37.1 million, and loans 17.5 million with American National and Sidney National Bank posting notable gains. Deposits and loans rose across Potter State, Dalton State, First State Lodgepole, and The First State Lodgepole. Call sheets appear elsewhere in The Sidney Telegraph.
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Cheyenne County
State Comptroller of Currency
American National
Sidney National Bank
Potter State Bank
Dalton State Bank
First State Bank of
Lodgepole
Sidney Telegraph
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Sidney Federal Savings and Loan Ass
Christina Sterrett
Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce
City of
Cheyenne County Board
Trognitz
Don Benish
Dolan Larson
Dale McKinney
Melvin Meester
Phil Miller
Elmer Nagengast
Arnold Draper
Fred Kriesel
Ray Kuehn
Darwin Reimers
Virgil Schumacher
Roger Sorge
Dalton Community
Weyerts
Lavern Bauer
Floyd Bruns
Herbert Fecht
Archie Greenwood
Raymond Jessen
Robert Rexroth
Chamber Area
Gordon Johnson
Rodney Mathewson
Wendel Mathewson
Russell McMillen
Stanley Raddatz
Dave Wieser
Ray Cruise
Kenneth Fleming
Wes Jensen
Robert Lafler
Vearn Nienhueser
Kenneth Nienhueser
William H. Behrends
Jack E. Fenske
Russell George
Richard Krueger
Donald Miller
Robert J. Ommen
NRD
ESU 14
Cheyenne, Devel, Kimball
Garden Counties
Old Man Winter
Lodgepole Creek
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