Hospital workers aim at 325000 by tonight
Sub zero weather blankets western Nebraska as winter tightens its grip. Officials report Sidney at two below zero with unofficial readings down to six below. By Monday morning the temperature rose to fifteen above, while forecasts call for continued cold and more snow flurries. Roads remain treacherous and highway patrol warns against nonessential travel. Snow caused multiple accidents including a two car crash near Sidney on Highway 30 with damages totaling 250 dollars.
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Sidney
Dave Ells
Mercury
State Highway Patrol
Panhandle
Chadron
Scottsbluff
North Platte
Weather Bureau
Nebraska Highway Safety Patrol
Highway 30
Johnny Howard
Hecker’s
Max Trujillo
Sioux Ordnance Depot
Howard
Trujillo
Oldsmobile
Griffith Appeal Granted by Supreme Court
The district court record in the Hugh Griffith murder case from Sidney was filed with the State Supreme Court clerk. Griffith was convicted September 25 and sentenced to death February 3 in the electric chair for the June 20 killing of his wife Anna. The appeal cites improper jury instructions and admission of prejudicial evidence.
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District Court
Hugh Griffith
Sidney
State Supreme Court
Griffith
State Penitentiary
Anna
Heart Attack Fatal To Huls
John William Hull 26 died at his parents home in Gurley from a heart attack though he had been ill with polio years earlier. Funeral services were set for Friday at the Hull home and Weyerts Lutheran Church with burial in Weyerts Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, two brothers, a sister, and a half sister.
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John W. Huls
Gurley
Jasper
Hull
Weyerts Lutheran Church
Mr. Ihrig
Weyerts
Craig Mortuary
Cheyenne County
Polio Fund
John William Hull
Sidney
Ford Garage
McDaniels Transfer
Union Pacific
National Guard
Fort Leonard Wood
Lincoln
William Hull
Jake
Mendota
Ill
Alma Cole
Charles Rathburn
Henry, Nebr
Anna Hageman
Extension Council Meeting Postponed in Cheyenne County
The Cheyenne County Home Extension Council meeting scheduled for last Saturday was postponed to this Saturday November 29 at 1 30 PM in the Sidney City Auditorium due to bad weather. Principal business is the installation of 1953 officers and presidents of the extension clubs are urged to attend.
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Cheyenne County
Community hospital drive gains from inventive fundraiser
Mrs. Gordon Tobin created a street fundraising outfit with bandages and a crutch to boost the community hospital drive. The stunt energized volunteers as the campaign surpassed 300000 dollars with strong early showings from the women’s divisions led by Mrs. Fred Thompson and division chiefs.
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Gordon Tobin
Tobin
Fred Thompson
Lowell Davis
Ross Barker
J. R. Knicely
F. L. Goodwin
Max Cory
N. C. Livoni
Ron Barker
J. B. Roch
Robert Clark
Hull Cook
Platte Pipe Line advances crude oil transport across region
The Platte Pipe Line project moves toward full operation with over 200000 barrels of Nebraska crude already routed into the line. The 1060 mile system, built at over sixty million dollars, will connect Wyoming Nebraska and northeastern Colorado to eastern refineries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph
Nebraska
Platte
Wyoming
Colorado
Burial Today For Staff Sergeant Schwank In Sidney
Military funeral will be held at 10 a.m. at St Patrick's Catholic Church for Donald J Schwank 20 killed in a England airplane crash on November 6. The service is under Rev Albert Albel with honors by American Legion and VFW posts. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. His escort Sgt James T Rogers of Lynchburg Va accompanied his remains. Both served as tail gunners based at Upper Heyford England. The crash near Dunman England killed all eleven aboard a B 50 training flight. Schwank had served 25 months 12 days in the Air Force and was awaiting December return to the U S. He was born November 29 1931 in St Libory Nebr later moved to Oshkosh and Sidney. Survivors: parents Mr and Mrs Harry Schwank Sidney a sister Sr M Katerin of Chicago and a brother Jerry a student at Oshkosh High School.
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St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Donald J. Schwank
England
Albert Albel
American Legion
VFW
Sidney
Greenwood Cemetery
Gehrig Funeral Home
Schwank
Air Corps
James T. Rogers
Lynchburg
Virginia
Sgt
Rogers
Koreas
Upper Heyford
Dunman
Sgt. Schwank
Air Force
United States
St. Libory
Nebr
Oshkosh
Schwanks
St. Patrick’s Academy
Beckmann Motor Company
Korea
Okinawa
Harry Schwank
Sr. M. Katerin
Chicago
Jerry
Oshkosh High School
Legion appoints leaders for Nebraska programs in 1953
American Legion department commander Warren C. Wood announces appointments to commissions and committees for the year. Emil Nelson of Potter joins the rehabilitation committee. Key events scheduled are the Mid Winter Conference in Grand Island February 22-23 and the Department Convention in Omaha August 2-4 with National Commander Lewis Gough as principal speaker. Hans Holiort of Gering is named judge advocate Frank B. OConnell of Lincoln historian and Clem Kisicki of Omaha sergeant at arms.
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American Legion Department
Warren C. Wood
Gering
American Legion
Nebraska
Emil Nelson
Potter
Wood
The
Legion
Grand Island
Omaha
Lewis G. Gough
Pasadena
Calif
Department
Hans J. Holiort
Frank B. O’connell
Lincoln
Clem Kisicki
Sidney Tops List for Federal Hospital Aid
Sidney is identified as the leading potential recipient for federal funds to match local fundraising for a new community hospital. Verne Pangborn of the Nebraska State Hospital Advisory Board advised early filing, permanent organization, and proactive planning while noting the process depends on federal appropriations and cannot move before July 1.
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Sidney
Verne Pangborn
Nebraska State Hospital Advisory Board
Mr. Pangborn
Pangborn
No Pleas In Kimball Assault Case For Two Men
Two men faces charges in connection with the alleged abduction and beating of two women were arraigned in Kimball district court. Judge John Kuns ordered both to obtain lawyers and set arraignment for November 28. Plaintiffs are Thomas Black Feet and Douglas Horse with charges including kidnapping and various assaults.
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Kimball District Court
John Kuns
Thomas Black Feet
Porcupine
S. D
Nebraska Penitentiary
Douglas Horse
Kimball
Black Feet
Horse
Elks Meeting To Be Held At 8 Tonight
A Sidney Elks Lodge meeting is scheduled for tonight at eight o clock at the Yendis Cafe. All signed up members and prospective members are invited to attend as plans for the lodge organization are advanced.
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Yendis Cafe
Sidney Elks Lodge
Geis Services Held Saturday for Mrs Barbara Geis
Funeral services were held at Trinity Lutheran Church Dalton for Mrs Barbara Geis 93 a Dalton pioneer who died November 20 at her home. Rev Dr John Rupley led rites at 2 pm with interment in Greenwood Cemetery Sidney Mortuary. Pallbearers included John Adam Phillip Schultz Arthur Kugler H L Heizer Don Dey Ermand and William Sachs.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
Dalton
Barbara Geis
John Rupley
Greenwood Cemetery
Sidney
Craig Mortuary
John Adam
Phillip Schultz
Arthur Kugler
H. L. Heizer
Don Dey Ermand
William Sachs
Anna
Barbara
Mack
Schrisheim
Germany
United States
New York
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Frederick Geis
Cheyenne County
Geis
Fred Geis, Jr
Sophia M. Geis
Barbara Anne Geis
October Bond Sales Rise Across Nebraska
Nebraska gives a growing defense bond picture with Cheyenne County purchases totaling 39 456 25 dollars and state totals of 5 435 573 75 for October. Individual sales rose 17 percent from a year earlier. Leland R Hall won the Minute Man Trophy for the September period, tied to statewide sales gains. Wade R Martin notes increased reserves build a more secure future for individuals and communities.
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Cheyenne County
H. G. Spearow
U. S. Defense
Nebraska
Wade R. Martin
National Community Activities Committee
Leland R. Hall
Savings Bonds Division
Vernon L. Clark
Secretary of Treasury
Martin
New Garbage Trash Pick-up Schedule Set
City Manager Virgil Knowles announced a new segregated garbage and trash pick up plan effective December 1. The scheme separates wet garbage for hog feed from non food trash, with home can limits and special handling for large items to reduce dumping costs and comply with a state law.
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Virgil Knowles
Telegraph
Sidney
Knowles
Special Fox Plans Midnight and Morning Showings This Week
The Fox Theatre schedules a Thanksgiving Eve midnight showing of Yankee Buccaneer at 11 30 and a Thanksgiving morning cartoon matinee at ten. Fox Manager Elmer Haines says the cartoon program is specially selected to give mothers a chance to prepare Thanksgiving dinner.
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Fox Theatre
Fox
Elmer Haines
Victory Dinner Set At City Auditorium For Fund Drive
The community hospital fund drive surpassed 302 404 in subscriptions from 1 623 gifts and neared 325 000 as of Monday. Final reports will be released at the victory dinner tonight at 6 30, with General Chairman Ira Steward urging punctual attendance to avoid conflicts with the junior class play.
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J. Fred Thompson
Community Hospital
City Auditorium
Ira Steward
Steward
It Isn t Too Late Get On The Roll Of Honor
Community hospital drive appeals to undecided donors to join the Roll of Honor in time for tonight’s Victory Dinner. More than sixteen hundred neighbors already contribute, with Hospital Campaign Headquarters at 5516 ready to arrange a caller.
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Hosiel
Campaign drive nears big goal with snow delays
The campaign teams face snow and bad roads as they canvass farms to surpass 300000 dollars. Rudy Munderloh notes prospects are strong though some names are shifted to general sales. Hackenbury Systems backs a 325000 dollar or better final total. Cheyenne County Hospital predicts a net 300000 after campaign costs.
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General
Potter and Lodgepole
Rudy Munderloh
Advance Gifts
Munderloh
Gene ,Shoffner
Hackenbury Systems Inc
Shoffner
Cheyenne County Hospital Association
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Midwestern
Supreme Court
U. P
Extension Council
Nebraska Oil
Platte Carrier
Ohio Oil Co
Worland
Wyo
Wood River
Service Pipe
Standard of Indiana
Sinclair Oil‘Co
Continental Oil Co
British-American Oil Producing Co
Pure Oil Co
Merino
Colo
Sterling
Toronto Pipe Line Co
Kimball County
Platte Line
West Sidney
Gulf Plains
B. B. Carter Drilling Co
Sterling Country Club
Sterling Advocate
Shell Oil Co
Pioneer Park
Colo. 14
E. T. Hall
Shell
Carter
Mel Carter
Advocate
Don Schwank
Elks
Pioneer
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