Cheyenne County Ballots Set to Decide Party Favor in 1960 Vote
National and local races draw heavy turnout as Cheyenne County voters prepare to cast ballots. Registration in Sidney shows Republicans leading 1813 to 1545, but Democrats forecast victory with rural support. Key contests include county commissioner, state senate, county judge, and McGinley’s bid for Congress. Polls open eight a.m. and close eight p.m. local time.
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Sidney
Martin
Cheyenne County
I. L. Pindell
Eisenhower
Adlai Stevenson
20 Per Cent Vote Hikers Possible in Cheyenne County
County Clerk I L Pindell said local voter interest is high as the nation heads to Tuesday's election, with an expected turnout around 75 percent of eligible Cheyenne County residents. Registration in Sidney's four wards totaled 3 586, about 350 more than in 1952, with Ward 4 at 1 249 and overall registration diverging from rural areas where registration is not required.
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I. L. Pindell
Cheyenne
Sidney
Pinnell
Cheyenne County
Baby Sitters and Rides Help Voters Reach Polls
In Sidney voters are offered transportation and baby sitting to ensure turnout. The Sidney Junior Chamber of Commerce runs a ride service from nine a.m. to eight p.m. call 2052 or 4991. Democratic and Republican offices provide similar transport and babysitting options with numbers 4056 and 464 or 2571.
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Sidney
American National Eyes New Bank Facility at 12th and Jackson
The American National Bank, via chairman A. J. Jorgenson, discussed studying a new banking facility on the northeast corner of 12th and Jackson in Sidney. The 66 by 132 foot lot has been purchased by American Securities Co from Joseph Hahler and will be leased back to the bank. A statement on intentions will follow, with drive‑in options possible. Kingpin figures show deposits around 7.49 million with total capital accounts near 613 thousand.
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Sidney
12Th and
Jackson St
American National Bank
A. J. Jorgenson
Jorgenson
American Securities Co
Joseph Hahler
Nebraska
Wanted Owner With No Experience Necessary
A 24 inch green boys bicycle with twin rear baskets and chrome carrier has been left at the Sidney police station for about two weeks awaiting its rightful owner to claim it. The bike features a grey imitation feather seat cover and has been described by police as awaiting pickup.
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Sidney
Break-In At Elmer's Tavern Results In $75 Loss
Sunday morning break-in at Elmer's Tavern in Lodgepole. $75 in cash and merchandise missing, including a radio. Intruders pried a rear window sash and removed the barred bar, prompting Sheriff Schulz and Deputy Brumbaugh to investigate with limited leads.
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Elmer's Tavern
Sshulz
Elmer Phelps
Schulz
Kermit Brumbaugh
Burgars
Mrs. Phelps
Labor Chief Urges Voters To Back IDA Plan
Nebraska Labor Commissioner Donald D Bastemeyer urged working people to vote for the Industrial Development Amendment proposed by the 1960 Legislature. He said passage would create better employment, curb out migration, and keep educated youth in the state to build a future.
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Donald D. Bastemeyer
Nebraska
Bastemeyer
Herrh
Herefords to Be Sold by Walters at Chappell
C L Walters and Son announce a sale of 68 Herefords from the Waltec herd at Chappell Livestock Pavilion on Friday starting at 12 noon. The catalog lists yearling bulls and females from lines that have made Walters sales notable. Catalogs available by request to C L Walters and Son, Route 2, Sidney, Nebraska.
Rev Charles Parks to retire from Christ Church
The Rev Charles Fred Parks rector of Christ Episcopal Church for eight years has submitted his resignation to be effective December 15 due to failing eyesight. He may serve through Christmas. A Sidney native ordained in 1944, he formerly served in California and will move with Mrs Parks to Rapid City South Dakota where they own an apartment house.
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Charles Fred Parks
Christ Episcopal Church
Parks
Sidney
Mr. Parks
Laramie
Wyo
Diocese of
California
Christ Church
Paris
Mrs. Ethel Miller 81 Dies with Rites Pending
Mrs. Ethel Miller 81 mother of J. R. Miller of Sidney died at Memorial Hospital this afternoon after a two week stay. Her husband is manager of The Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. Funeral arrangements are pending with The Craig Mortuary in charge.
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Krivs
Ethel Miller
J. R Miller
Sidney
Memorial Hospital
Miller
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Craig Mortuary
Nebraska Telegraph urges voting for eight amendments on long blue ballot
The Telegraph urges Nebraskans to vote FOR all eight amendments on the long blue ballot and to vote on Tuesday. It warns a separate small white ballot initiative on school administration should be defeated by voting 301 against it, while stressing the duty to vote.
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the Telegraph
Nebraska
The
Telegraph
Chamber Election Set for December 13
The Chamber of Commerce plans its officers election at the year’s last quarterly meeting on December 17 at the Ft Sidney Motor Hotel. Carl Christ Jr. retires as president but will serve one more year as director and ex officio board member. Retiring directors include Warren Ellison Jan Elwell Jr Kenneth Noteboom Sam Odlund and O J Weymouth. Ellison has been vice president this year. A nominating committee of Ralph Welch Edward Bauman and Neal Atkins, all past presidents, will select candidates.
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Chamber of Commerce
Ft. Sidney Motor Hotel
Carl Christ Jr
Warren Ellison
Jan Elwell Jr
Kenneth Noteboom
Sam Odlund
O J Weymouth
840 Acres Will Go On Block Nov 17
Land auction of 840 acres of Cheyenne County real estate west of Dalton set for Thursday November 17 at 1 30 p m at the American Legion Hall Dalton. Executor Raymond H Pelster of the Joan P Pelster estate will conduct sale. Property is tillable with a 10 000 bushel granary and minor improvements. Location approx five miles west of Dalton Secs 27 34 35 Township 17 Range 50. Sale conveys one half mineral rights, production of one producing well on Sec 27 reserved.
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Cheyenne County
Dalton
American Legion Hall
Raymond H. Pelster
Joan P. Pelster
Raymond Pelster
Bartlett, Neb
Mrs Maring Improves After Back Surgery in Crash
Dorothy Maring of Sidney is reported in good condition after delicate surgery to relieve spinal cord pressure following a two car crash 14 miles east of Sidney overpass last Wednesday. Other car occupants, including William Poirier family members, have been discharged with infant Gordon Piimer injured with head trauma.
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Memorial Hospital
Dorothy Maring
Sidney
Sidney Overpass
Maring
Cheyenne
William Poirier
Wayne
Bonnie
Christina
Gordon Piimer
Chamber of Commerce Moves Office to Illinois Street
The Chamber of Commerce will occupy 1030 Illinois St effective Dec 1, renting from Leonard Fine for $45 monthly. The current tenant is a Democratic campaign HQ, with The Sidney News Stand prior. Wayne Moran, chamber manager, says painting and other work can proceed after election day. Illinois St is US Route 30 through Sidney.
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Chamber of Commerce
Ilinois St
Leonard Fine
Sidney News
Wayne Moran
Illinois St
Sidney
Quick Action Averts Major Oilfield Blaze Near Sidney
Firemen from Sidney and Z S Construction crews battled a heater treater blaze at Amner Drilling Company No 2 Johnson well Nine miles east and six north of Sidney at 10 21 am Sunday. A north wind could have driven flames to a nearby farmhouse and oil tanks, causing a major explosion. Damages to the theater device were estimated at 5500. The blaze likely started from a defective fire box gasket.
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Sidney
Cook
Amner Drilling Company
Johnson
J. M. Hamilton
Hamilton
Kimball
Banner Oil Co
No. 1
al Zinn
United Fund Campaign Seen Short Of Goal In 1961
Gerald Matzke, chairman, says the 1961 United Fund drive will likely total about 12 500, about 1 000 less than last year, with 10 240 43 already collected. Depot totals show Sioux Ordnance Depot at 1 266, far short of last year’s 1 474 06. Total advance gifts and divisions reach 10 340 43, with residential and business segments lagging. The drive aims to end by November 15, earlier than 1960, as Union Pacific layoffs depress contributions. Workers urged to finish strong by deadline.
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United Fund
Gerald Matzke
Matzke
Sioux Ordnance Depot
Union Pacific Railroad
United Fund Board
Union Pacific
34 West Nebraskans Can Get Tax Refund
Thirty four Western Nebraskans are listed by the Internal Revenue Service as unsound persons who overpaid taxes in the past year. Due to changed or incomplete addresses the IRS cannot refund these taxes. Names on the list include J M and J Doran of Sidney and J C and D K Simmons of Sidney. contact the District Director at the Federal Office Building Omaha to verify identity and right to receive the checks.
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Internal Revenue Service
Internal Revenue
Federal
15Th and
Dodge Streets
Omaha
J M
J. Doran
Sidney
J C
D K
Simmon
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
A. A. Fenske
Sunol
George H. Fleming
Co. W. Smith
Oscar E. Copley
Congress
Donald F. McGinley
Ogallala
American National
12Th & Jackson St
Walters
United States
United’ Fund
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