People You Know finds Sidney connections and moves
An ongoing column details local Sidney figures and relatives. It covers Darrell Bailey at Western Union training in the Chamber of Commerce office, Esther Steele and Wayne Moran, Ancel Lewis Jr at the U.S. Patent Office in Washington, and J. R. Castner as Milton‑Freewater city manager up for Look magazine’s All‑American City Awards. It also notes Heine Bauman’s shift to Minneapolis and Frances Collins’ two‑year Germany posting, with former Sidney ties and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Estern Union
Chamber
Esther Steele
Wayne Moran
Darrell Bailey
Western Union
Steele
Bailey
Dubuque
U. S. Navy
Moran
Esther
Lincoln
Sidney Man
Ancel Lewis Jr
Ancel Lewis
Sidney
United States Patent Office
Washington, DC
Lewis
Isaac Fleischmann
Office of Information Services
Patent Office
J. R. Castner
Clarence Castner
Milton- Freewater
Ors
Thanskgiving
Look Magazine
Richland
Wash
Murray Fuller
Casiner
Milton and
Freewater
Castner
Oregon City Managers Association
Fuller's
Frank Bean
Frances Collins
States
Lindsey Air Force Base
Wiesbaden
Germany
Ralph
Ohio Oil Co
Collins
Cheyenne
Warren A.F.B
Jack McCormack
Ohio Oil
Findlay
Ohio
Accounting
A.P.O
New York N. Y
Surprised Miss Rosalie Swanson Named Teen Queen of 1962
Rosalie Swanson, 1959 Miss Ft Sidney, won the Teen Queen title in TV Life magazine’s first annual beauty contest after her sister entered her photo without their knowledge. Two winners were named, with four runners up in each division. Swanson has Nebraska Wesleyan and Lincoln modeling ties and works as a secretary in Lincoln. Also noted is Stuart Van Gorder, former Sidney Telegraph printer employee, now printing and litho plant owner in Portland Oregon. The note mentions Dr A Mitesine in a sailing trip report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalie Swanson
Sidney
Tventeen
TV Life Magazine
Winnie
Ed Swanson
Rosalie
Sidney High School
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln
Denver
Stuart van Gorder
The
Sidney Telegraph
Portland
Ore
Glen van Gorder
van Gorder
Auto Dealers Urged to Bolster Nebraska Economy
Keith Andresen of the Nebraska New Car Dealers Association told Scottsbluff dealers collective action is needed to highlight their critical role in communities and state finances. He noted Nebraska automotive sales employ about one in seven in retail and that motor taxes and federal excise taxes support public revenue, stressing local ownership and strong service capacity as keys to safe, economical transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Andresen
Nebraska New Car Dealers Association
Scottsbluff
Nebraska
Andresen
Two New 4-H Livestock Clubs Form in Cheyenne County
Ivan Liljegren reports the 1962 4-H year begins with two new livestock clubs in Cheyenne County. Beef Hotshots in the upper Sidney Draw area will have nine members led by Virgil Walters and Rodney Mathewson, focusing on Breeding Heifer projects. A second club near Lodgepole at Robert Dailey’s home has ten members with fat beef and sheep projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Draw
Virgil Walters
Rodney Mathewson
Robert Dailey
Lodgepole
Liljegren
Lloyd Brauer
Lloyd
Just Us
Denver
Cheyenne County
Lincoln
Nebraska Center
Calf Project Selections Open for 4-H Members
Thanksgiving break offers 4‑H members time to pick animals for the fat calf project. Calves available now weigh about 300 to 500 pounds and are expected to reach 900 to 1100 pounds by fair time, aiding planning for exhibitors and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4-H
Sidney declares 1961 Frontier Airlines anniversary proclamation
Mayor I K L Moore proclaims November 27 to December 27 1961 in Sidney Nebraska as Frontier Airlines marks 15 years of service. The city commends air travel safety and reliability and urges citizens to recognize the transportation benefits to the community. The proclamation is dated November 27 1961 with the city seal affixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frontier Airlines
Sidney
Nebraska
I. K L. Moore
City of
Winter prep notes for lawns and evergreens
The fall has been slightly cooler than average and moisture near below average since September. Subsoil moisture remains adequate for wheat and winter grains entering winter. surface moisture is short in some areas. Unless a wet snow or rain arrives, homeowners should water lawns and evergreens during the next warm spell. Evergreens must stay moist entering winter as they use moisture year round.
Planting tips to extend tulip blooms through spring
The article advises using warm southern exposure beds for early blooms and partly shady areas for later flowers to stretch tulip visibility. It also suggests planting on the north side or in near total shade to prolong tulip season into early June, noting risk of smaller stems.
Winter protection tips for roses in cold climates
Roses need protection in harsh winters though most homes have leaves to mulch crowns. Avoid heavy protection unless plants are special. Some roses lose buds yearly, while mild winters can still cause damage from freeze thaw cycles and sun scorch on bright days. Mulching and crown protection help reduce annual losses.
Antarctic penguin species vary by habitat
The fragment notes that about seventeen penguin species exist in the southern hemisphere with only one inhabiting Antarctica, highlighting distribution differences among habitats and the unique presence of a single Antarctic species.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adoo
Antaretica
Social Security Improvements Benefit Farm and City Workers
During Farm City Week the 1961 amendments are summarized, noting equal protection under Social Security for farm and city workers. Highlights include retirement option ages 62 to 65, five years of farm work for disability credits, broader eligibility with reduced work requirements, higher minimum benefits, increased widows’ benefits, and other improvements. A Scotts Bluff office leaflet explains details and is available free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsbluff
Smaller Feed Grain Supply Is Predicted
U S Department of Agriculture forecasts for 1962 project a tighter feed grain outlook with 1961 crop at 137 million tons, carryover down to 222 million tons, and total utilization falling by about five million tons. Egg and dairy sectors show modest gains, farm assets near a record, and 1962 milk production expected to rise despite higher feed costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Economic Research Service
CCC
Lugha
Ordnance Leader Hinrichs Receives Gold Medal
Lt Gen John H Hinrichs Army Chief of Ordnance receives the Williams Gold Medal from the American Ordnance Association at a Los Angeles meeting attended by about 600 officials from science industry and government. James E Trainer lauds Hinrichs military leadership and technical skill across research development procurement production and supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Ordnance Assn
Williams
John H. Hinrichs
Army Chief of Ordnance
Hinrichs
Los Angeles Post
AOA
James E Trainer
Firestone Co
Hinrich
Trainer
DeMar buys Wood Manufacturing assets in Wallace
Alliance firm AllIANCE-DeMar Inc announced it purchased all assets of Wood Manufacturing Co in Wallace Nebraska. A DeMar crew moved hydraulic equipment to the Alliance plant at the municipal airport. New president W N Marks said DeMar will continue the farm equipment line and diversify by developing five basic product lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance — DeMar, Inc
The
Wood Manufacturing Company
Wallace
New
W. N
Nick) Marks
Roy Bartlett
De-Mar
Alliance Municipal
De/Mar
Marks
Alliance man named president of county Wheat Growers
Ed Zochol of Alliance succeeds Paul Kosmicki as president of Box Butte County Wheat Growers Association after the annual meeting and election. Lloyd Amsberry Howard Watson D D Shelmadine and Zochol named state directors. Ralph Hennings elected vice president Bill Rust secretary Emmett Foley treasurer Kosmicki publicity chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemingford
Ed Zochol
Alliance
Paul Kosmicki
Box Butte County Wheat Growers Association
Lloyd Amsberry
Howard Watson
D. Shelmadine
Zochol
Ralph Hennings
Bill Rust
Emmett Foley
Kosmicki
Kimball County boys chosen for Europe tour
Three Kimball County High School students Ron Kennedy Mack Vowers and Penrod Reader were selected for a 70 member Nebraska delegation touring Europe next summer. The trip includes England France Scotland Poland Czechoslovakia and Hungary with portions behind the Iron Curtain. The students depart Omaha June 29 and will wear Future Farmers of America blue jackets on the 23 day journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball County
Kimball
Kimball County Farm
Europe
Nebraska
Ron Kennedy
Mack Vowers
Penrod Reader
Future-Farmers of America
Omaha
England
France
Scotland
Free World
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Hungary
Rep Martin to Speak at Kimball Republican Dinner
Kimball County Republican Women’s Club plans a December dinner where Congressman Dave Martin will speak on what Republicans can do to help the party during an off election year. The exact date is to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
Dave Martin
Kimball County
Republican Women's Club
LISCO FARMER NAMED FAIR BOARD LEADER
Bridgeport based Lisco farmer Bill Phillips, former Morrill County Fair Association president, is elected to head the fair board succeeding C N Clemens. Officers include Mick Lynch as vice president and Bob Dugger as secretary treasurer. Full terms go to Tom DeCora John Middleton Herman Rodgers and L D Middleswart, with Bud Nunn filling a one year vacancy. Planning starts for the 1961 Fourth of July Rodeo and September Fair and Rodeo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Bill Phillips
Lisco
Morrill County Fair Association
C N Clemens
Mick Lynch
Bridgeport Rancher
Bob Dugger
Tom DeCora
John Middleton
Herman Rodgers
L D. Middleswart
Bud Nunn
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Heine Bauman
Minnepolis
Greyhounds
Fairmont Hotel
Minneapolis
Minn
Mile
Oeuthers Vpoe
Nebr
Young Rockefeller
Asmat
New Guinea
Michael Rockefeller
Byblos
Lebanon
Ivan Liljegren
K.o L. Moore
Mikreli
Claire W. Schuneman
District Manager
Social Security Administration
U. S Department of Agriculture
Ordnance
Nebraska Panhandle
Demar Industries
Rep. Martin
11 de Re
Omaha Beach
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