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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1961

Page

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County Government Day At Cheyenne County Courthouse

Nearly 90 junior class students from Cheyenne County high schools attended County Government Day at the courthouse. Officials spoke on duties, sworn in as junior officials, and witnessed a mock trial. Frank Matton delivered the main address. Rev. O D Hoagland gave the invocation.

Cheyenne County American Legion Posts Sidney Legion Frank Matton Sidney Legion Lost Givn O D. Hoagland Potter Potter High Bill Zink Cheyanne County Louis Johnson Sidney

Union Thanksgiving Service at First Methodist Church

Union Thanksgiving services sponsored by Sidney Minister's Association will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m in First Methodist Church. The Rev Clinton Thompson of Assembly of God will deliver the sermon titled Appreciation for Gods Help. A union choir from several churches will sing with organist Rodney Vaughn. Various pastors will lead readings prayers and hymns followed by a fellowship hour with refreshments provided by ministers wives.

Sidney Minister's Association First Methodist Church Clinton Thompson Assembly of God Church First Christian Holy Trinity Lutheran First Methodist Wight Memorial Im&udr Kermit Moore Union Choir George D. Wheat James G Greene Minister’s Association Grace Baptist Church Handel Union Thompson Wheat James D Greene

Lindstrom Elected Director at Nebraska Chamber

L A Lindstrom of Sidney is elected a director at large of the Nebraska Chamber. The vote occurred at the chamber meeting on Saturday. Other officers include Gene Kempeoy and Henry Predoar, with Aaron Wee noted among attendees.

Lindstrom Nebraska Chamber L A Lindstrom Sidney Chamber of Cor Theoganmeethee Fda Bee Gene Kempeoyance Henry Aaron Wee Wat

Potter Land Site to Host Oil Drilling Test

Potter village area leased to Prestige Oil and Drilling Co for a well in west half of Section 14-4-52 south of US Route 30. Lease requires drilling by May 1. Leonard Wheeler issued the lease covering most of the section, with the site near the town. other mineral leases filed earlier.

Potter Leonard Wheeler Prestige Oil and Drilling Coa Potier Hye Prostipe Cheek Bob Pinel

Santa to visit Sidney by helicopter this year

Santa Claus will arrive at the Sidney airport Saturday afternoon December 16 at 2330 by helicopter. The Sidney Civil Air Patrol squadron with Don Brown of Lodgepole and Lloyd Carr of Sidney coordinates will arrange the visit. Families are asked to keep the afternoon open for Santa’s visit, with details to follow.

Santa Claus Sidney Sidney Squadron Civil Air Patrol Cooperatin Don Brown Lodgepole Lloyd Carr Santa

Frontier Favored For Service From Denver To El Paso

In Washington DC Civil Aeronautics Board hearing examiner Herbert Bryan outlined a 123 page report recommending Frontier Airlines add a Denver to El Paso route with intermediate stops Pueblo Alamosa Santa Fe Albuquerque and Alamogordo and seek skip stop authority between the endpoints. The examiner also urged removing Santa Fe from Continental and Trans World Air routes and directing Continental away from Alamogordo New Mexico. The filing dates reference 1962 UK orders and regulatory actions.

Denver Frontier Airlines el Paso Texas Washington, DC Civil Aeronautics Board Herbert Bryan Bryan Fronier Pueblo Alamosa Santa Fe Albuquerque Alamogordo Paso Frontier New Mexico Continental Trans World Air Atumopgorda Fingal

State Farmers Union Head Here Tuesday

Elton Berck Lincoln state president of the Farmers Union will speak at District 1 Farmers Union meeting here tomorrow. Attending officials include Ernest Larson Bingham district director Ernest Peterson North Platte state field man and Mrs Helen Johnson state director for the Agettes auxiliary. The meeting begins 11 a.m. at Yendis Cafe with a noon luncheon. Election of officers will highlight the business session. Ray Crawford Alliance president will preside.

Elton Berck Lincoln Farmers Union Ernest Larson Bingham Ernest Peterson North Platte Helen Johnson Agettes Yendis Cafe

Wheat Going Into Winter in Good Shape in Cheyenne County

County Agent Ivan Liljegren reports Cheyenne County winter wheat in good condition as winter approaches along with winter barley and rye. Despite no rainfall since September, prior moisture supported growth. a snow cover would protect crops. Watering grass and evergreens is advised where ground is not frozen to build moisture reserves.

Cheyenne Ivan Liljegren

Wamsley Elected State President of Motel Group

Lawrence Wamsley of Sidney was elected president of the Nebraska Motel Association. Lee Blair of Grand Island named vice president and Harvey Gates of Lincoln re elected governor of the American Motel Hotel Association for Nebraska. Directors for 1962 include Phil Woods, Olive Seabolt, Marvin Closter, and W. J. Bradford. Norfolk hosts 1962 meeting. over 125 members attended. Speakers included Dr Edgard Palmer and Lincoln figures Joe Seacrest, David Tews, and John Kelly.

North Platte Lawrence Wamsley Sidney Nebraska Motel Association Wamsley Ft. Sidney Lee Blair Grand Island Harvey Gates Lincoln American Motel Hotel Association Nebraska Phil Woods Broken Bow Olive Seabolt Norfolk Marvin Closter Randolph W. J. Bradford Motel Association Edgard Palmer University of Nebraska Joe R Seacrest David Tews John Kelly

Ohio To Help Build German Oil Refinery

Findlay Ohio announces Marathon International Oil Co and Wintershall AG will build a 40000 barrel per day refinery on the Isle of Friesenheim across the Rhine from Ludwigs hafen in Mannheim West Germany. Wintershall owns 60 percent with Marathon International at 40 percent. construction starts after design, operation aimed for spring 1964. The plant will process Libyan crude from Ohio Oil's Dahra field using pipelines to Sider and through the Marseille Karlsruhe line with a new Mannheim extension to supply heating oils diesel and refinery gas to the Mannheim Stuttgart area.

Findlay Ohio Mannheim West Germany Marathon International Oil Co Wintershall AG Marathon International Ohio Oil Co U. S Libya Wintershall Germany B. V.aral Friesenheim Rhine River Badische Amlin & Soda-Fabrik AG Ludwingshafen Erdochaffinerie ‘Mannheim Gmbh Ohio Oil Dahra Mediterranean Es Sider Europe Marseille-Karlsruhe Sto Mannheim-Stuttgart Spain

Merit Exams Set For State Welfare Posts

The Nebraska Merit System announces statewide exams for clerical positions in the State Division of Public Welfare Health Employment and Civil Defense. Postmark by Dec 5 to participate in the Dec 16 state tests. exams may be taken weekly Wednesdays at 8 am in the Merit System Office. Application blanks available at county welfare offices local employment offices or by writing to the Merit System Office 2002 State Capitol Lincoln Neb.

Nebraska State Division of Public Welfare State Department of Health Division of Employment Nebraska State Civil Defense Agency Merit System State Capitol Lincoln

What Are We Ashamed Of Sidney Airport Sign Debate

Val Peterson urges Sidney Nebraska to place clear airport signage or mount a fund drive to mark the city. The former governor and former U S ambassador notes a traveler asking where they were and clams that Sidney lacks an identifying sign. He calls for action by city leaders and The Sidney Telegraph to promote local pride.

Sidney Val Peterson Nebraska U. S Norway Peterson J M McDonald Co Hastings Ciy Jack Sidney Telegraph Gregg Telegraph

Best Ever Safflower Year Prompts Promises for 1962

Stockholders of Pacific Vegetable Oils Corp heard at their San Francisco meeting that safflower and rice offer top growth opportunities. PVO plans a 50 percent rise in safflower acreage, expands Saffola brand marketing, and aims to selling safflower oil to margarine and mayonnaise makers. The 1961 safflower contract reached 150000 tons, up from 2000 a decade prior, with a Sidney safflower plant run in partnership with General Mills.

Pacific Vegetable Oils” Corp San Francisco B. T Rocca Jr Carl E Claassen Pacific Oilseeds, Inc PVO Rocca

Rauner Named President At Nebraska Wheat Growers Meet

Two Cheyenne County farmers were elected to top posts at the Nebraska Wheat Growers Assn annual Scottsbluff convention. Robert Rauner of Gurley was named president, Bennie Herboldsheimer of Scottsbluff named one of four state vice presidents. The group backed farmer-friendly policies, export enhancements, and market development including PL 480, with strong stands on bushel pricing and resisting further income tax cuts.

Cheyenne County Nebraska Wheat Growers Assn Ins Scottsbluff Robert Rauner Gurley Bennie Herboldsheimer Rauner John Lienemann Herboldsheimer Wayne Allen McCook Bob Stoddard Harrisburg Bill Colwell Hay Springs Freeman USDA

Methods Of State Land Leasing Hearings Set

A Nebraska Legislature committee studying school land leasing will hold a public hearing in Alliance on Tuesday November 28 at 9 30 a m in Rox Butte County Court room. The panel expects strong turnout as lands are mainly in Nebraska and leasing methods have drawn limited interest. All interested persons are invited to attend and appear before the committee.

Nebraska Alliance Rox Butte

Local Delegation Attends Interstate Route Hearing

A Cheyenne County delegation traveled to Ogallala to speak at a rout ing hearing held in the Elks Club building. Attendees included Ivan Liljegren Rodney Mathewson Joe Policky Senator George Fleming Carl Olson and four from Potter George Coulter George Coulter Jr Mrs Christina Carlson and Leonard Wheeler. They objected to the plan bisecting several farms along the proposed highway path.

Cheyenne County Ogallala Elks Club Ivan Liljegren Rodney Mathewson Joe Policky George Fleming Carl Olson Potter George Coulter George Coulter, Jr Christina Carlson Leonard Wheeler

Safflower price guarantee for 1962 rises to $75 per ton

Pacific Vegetable Oils and General Mills announce a record safflower crop in the four-state Sidney area. They pledge a $75 per ton guaranteed minimum for 1962, with potential bonuses based on market success, plus plans for larger acreage and a new mill, storage, and processing capacity in Sidney. Field reps Ken Woodward and Neil Vance will assist growers with contracts.

Rocca PVO Sidney General Mills Wyoming Nebraska Colorado Kansas Sidney Mill Pacific Vegetable Oils Corp Pvo-Gm PVC GMI Pvo-Gms Pvogmi Ken Woodward Neil Vance Ken Neil Ned Robinson Merlin Lowenberg

Continuous Shows At Fox Theater This Week

The Fox Theater will run continuous shows starting at 1:30 on Thanksgiving Day and continue Friday and Saturday. Top feature for the three days is The Trapp Family. The Fox also offers free shows to veterans on Thanksgiving morning, and Meadow Garden presents another free program.

Fox Theater Trapp Meadow Gatd The Fox

Also Mentioned on This Page

KSID Sidney Lawyers American Legion Amstian Legson Legion Luuny Wayne Huns State Farmers Union Ray Crawford Ins Rauner Whea Ag. Sec. Freeman White House Nebraska Grain Improvement Association Interstate Commerce Commission Producers Transportation Committee of Great Plains Wheat Market Development Association, Inc
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