State Aid Shrinks Local Property Tax Burden
Nebraska State Tax Commissioner Murrell McNeil argues state broadening of the tax base reduces local property levies. He cites Sidney millages that would be higher without state aid and notes overall savings around twenty mills per thousand of valuation. Local levies rise when residents approve more local spending beyond state control.
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Nebraska
Murrell McNeil
McNeil
Sidney
Norbert T. Tiemann
Omaha
McNeil and
Tiemann
Home Extension Agent Named For All Panhandle Counties
Miss JoAnn Luzio is named Assistant State Leader supervising 4-H programs in the western Panhandle and will serve District I counties Dawes Sioux Box Butte Sheridan Scotts Bluff Morrill Garden Devel Cheyenne Kimball and Banner. The 26 year old Nebraska graduate with Cooperative Extension Service experience directs 4-H citizenship clothing and junior leader efforts and promotes statewide 4-H publicity.
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Lincoln
University of Nebraska
W. N. Antes
JoAnn Luzio
South Sioux City
Kimball-Banner Counties
Dawes
Sioux
Box Butte
Sheridan
Scotts Bluff
Morrill, Garden
Devel
Cheyenne
Kimball
Banner Counties
Pahnandle
Cooperative Extension Service
Extension Home
Miss Luzio
American Association of University Women
American Home Economics Association
Nebraska Cooperative Extension Association
Extension
Sidney United Fund Campaign Reaches 60 Percent
The 1970 Sidney United Fund drive has reached 60 percent of its $12,200 goal, with $7,195.60 raised or pledged by a noon board meeting. The business drive leads with $3,760.50, followed by $593.60 from the residential drive and $2,960 from advance gifts. Raoul Nelson chairs the effort, aiming for continued progress into the month.
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Sidney United Fund
J. D. Olinger
United Fund Appeal
H. W
Pat) Ells
United Fund
Fox Theatre
Sidney
Raoul Nelson
Plains Drive-In in Sidney Changes Hands
Denver man Bill Catlin purchases The Plains Drive-In from Milt Cory of Riverton Wyoming. Catlin, an Altec Service Corp equipment technician, plans winter repairs and a repaint of the screen. He aims to reopen in March with a free opening night and then introduce unique features and films to attract crowds as he handles bookings. The Catlin family will move to Sidney soon.
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Plains Drive-In
Sidney
Bill Catlin
Denver
The
Plains
Altec Service Corp
Catlin
Milt Cory
Riverton
Wyo
Wyoming
Nebraska
Colorado
Uranium Hunt Drawing Near in Nebraska
David A. Moore of Alpha Mineral Resources says 20 000+ acres leased in Morrill County with 5 000 from Nebraska state. Paperwork nearing completion and drilling contracts expected with Ormsbee Development Co. Weather delays paused work. plan calls for test holes about 400 feet deep and up to 25 000 feet total in the lease area.
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Bridgeport
Morrill County
David A. Moore
Alpha Mineral Resources, Inc
Denver
Nebraska
Moore
Ormsbee Development Co
Boulder
Ormsby
Overseas Christmas mail deadlines and packing tips
Sidney Postmaster Ferris Preble warns that overseas mailing deadlines approach for servicemen. Conventional surface mail by Nov. 8, SAM parcels by Nov. 22, PAL by Nov. 29, with 30 pound limit. Airmail letters by Dec. 13. Use wood or fiberboard, sturdy wrapping, cushioning, and include a contents list with sender and receiver addresses. APO or FPO codes required. Customs forms vary. Vietnam shipments often exempt. Contact Sidney post office or view Publication 118 for details.
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Sidney
Ferris Preble
PAL
Overseas Military Post Office
Vietnam
Six Sidney firemen attend eight hours of training
Six members of the Sidney Volunteer Fire Department attended eight hours of fire training in Gering last Sunday. The class was offered by the Nebraska Fire Extension Service at Milford. Attendees were Dan Benzel, Jerry Van Natter, Ole Weaver, Dean Starr, Bruce Wright and Harold Gugelman.
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Sidney
Gering
Nebraska Fire Extension Service
Milford
Dan Benzel
Jerry van Natter
Ole Weaver
Dean Starr
Bruce Wright
Harold Gugelman
Bank deposits top $20 million in Cheyenne County
Totals reported to the Comptroller of the Currency show five Cheyenne County banks hold more than $23 million in assets as of October 31. American National Bank leads with $9.59 million in deposits. Sidney National Bank holds $4.96 million. Potter State Bank $2.08 million. Dalton State Bank $1.97 million. First State Bank of Lodgepole $1.65 million. Capital and surplus total about $2.58 million.
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Cheyenne
American National Bank
Sidney National Bank
Potter State Bank of
Potter
Dalton State Bank
First State Bank of
Lodgepole
American National
Sidney National
Potter State
Dalton State
First State
VICA Club Will Repair Toys For Needy Children
The Sidney High VICA club sponsors a repairable toy drive for needy children during Christmas. Donations of good repairable toys are welcome and can be dropped at St. Patrick's Church Grace Baptist Church First United Methodist Church or the Sidney Volunteer Fire Department or called in for pickup at 254-2190 or 254-3264.
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Sidney High Vocational and Industrial Clubs of American
VICA
Sidney High Vica Club
Dan Bauer
Melinda Pearson
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Grace Baptist Church
First United Methodist Church
Sidney Volunteer Fire Department
Charges Planned For Breakin At Jones Center
Sidney police arrested three suspects around 12 30 a m on suspicion of breaking and entering at the Jones Center. Attorney Donald J. Tedesco said charges would be filed this afternoon for burglary and breaking and entering. Names withheld pending investigation. The break in targeted Gordon's TV in the Jones Center. A Coke bottling plant break in in Sidney was also reported.
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Sidney
Jones Center
Cheyenne County
Donald J. Tedesco
Gordon’s TV
Duane Pope murder trial opens in Chappell Court
A small crowd, about ten press and scattered locals, watches as Duane Pope faces state murder charges in Deuel County Court at Chappell. Pope, tied to the 1965 Farmers State Bank raid at It Springs, seeks to avoid immediate verdicts as Judge John H. Kuns weighs evidence after Pope waived a jury trial. His life sentences were later changed to life in prison, prompting the county attorney to pursue further charges over possible probation or parole.
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Duane Pope
Chappell Court
Devel County
Chappell
Big Springs
Deuel
John H. Kuns
Pope
Earl Pope
Roxbury
Kan
O. O. Crumpacker
Canton
Kas
Kuns
Farmers State Bank
It Springs
Robert Richards
Pape
Panhandle forecast shows mild, increasing clouds Thursday
Weather bulletin reports fair this afternoon and tonight with rising clouds tomorrow and continued mild temperatures. Highs near 70 this afternoon, tonight’s low 30 to 40, Thursday highs in the 60s. Precipitation chances zero. Five day outlook forecasts average temperatures a few degrees above normal through Monday, then cooler with a chance of rain and snow weekend highs 55-65, lows 25-35. Courtesy Frontier Airlines.
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Panhandle
Frontier Airlines
Christmas Bonanza At o2 Firms Across Sidney
Thirty two local business firms including Lodgepole participant join the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Bonanza. Three 6:15 p.m. drawings on Dec 5 12 and 19 award 1500 in cash with ten numbered tickets drawn and prizes ranging 300 to 5. Tickets available Nov 28 with proceeds at stake. unclaimed prizes roll to final drawing. Sponsors include Western Drug Gamble's Snyder's and many others. two banks and The Sidney Telegraph donate.
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Cheyenne County
Charles Everitt
Spruce
Sidney
Lodgepole
Chamber
Ed Cole
Western Drug
Gamble’s
Snyder’s
Fine’s
Humphrey’s
Powell Hardware
Lockwood Jewelry
Western Auto
the Photo Center
Osage Grocery
Ellison Pharmacy
Fix Pharmacy
Village Toys
the Book Keepers
Janda-Tobin Drug
Ben Franklin
Haworth Hardware
Read’s Army Store
Stickney’s
Born’s Skelly
Foster Lumber Co
Fire at Sidney home causes minor damage
Sidney Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched Wednesday morning to 2045 13th Avenue. Fire reports show the furnace motor burned out with smoke damage listed. The house is owned by Russ Fischer and there is no damage estimate available.
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Sidney
13Th Avenue
Russ Fischer
Cost Of Living Salary Schedule For Teachers Is Proposed To Board
A Sidney board of education hearing discussed a salary plan linked to the cost of living with a guaranteed annual raise and inflation protection. Speakers urged reduced class sizes, more planning time, and expanded fringe benefits including family Blue Cross coverage. The board will analyze costs before any action.
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Sidney Board of Education
Sidney Educators Club Welfare Committee
Ken Moncreff
Moncrief
Supt
Russell Pedersen
Joann Russell
Pete Hay
Hay
Pedersen
Sidney
Vo-Tech Degree Credit Plan Expands College Pathway
Merle Rudebusch of Vo-Tech reports 40 college semester hours credit toward a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Education at Kearney State College for graduates with an associate degree in applied arts. Similar programs exist at Colorado State University and Southern State College, with Nebraskas university system expected to offer soon. A second meeting will explore credit for industry work experience toward degrees.
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Western Nebraska Vocational Technical School
Hastings
Merle Rudebusch
Vo-Tech
Kearney State College
Rwiebusch
University of Nebraska
Rudebusch
NU Homecoming Coffee For Alumni And Parents
The University of Nebraska College of Agriculture and Home Economics hosts the annual Homecoming coffee on November 8 starting at 10 a.m. in the College Activities Building East Campus. Ag Builders will lead campus tours between 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. and attendees will meet NU faculty and advisors during the Iowa State-Nebraska football day.
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Lincoln
University of Nebraska College of Agriculture and Home Economics
Ag Builders
E. F
Dean Frolik
Bluffs Chamber Sets Meeting December 8 1969
The Greater Scotts Bluff Chamber of Commerce announces its annual meeting for December 8 1969 with Lewis E. Harris of Harris Laboratories and president of the Nebraska Association of Commerce and Industry as the featured speaker. Nebraska Western College will host in the campus theatre with ticket sales starting November 12 conducted by chamber directors.
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Greater
Scottsbluff Chamber of Commerce
Lewis E. Harris
Harris Laboratories, Inc
Nebraska Association of Commerce and Industry
Nebraska Western College
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JO Ann Luzio
United Fund Campaign
Vica Club
NFO
Dalton
National Farmers Organization
American Legion Hall
Joe Kieran
Silver Creek
Bluffs
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