Sidney city plans annexation and land sale for school site
A Sidney delegation met the State Board of Educational Lands and Funds to discuss annexation of a ninety acre tract adjoining Sidney. The board tentatively approved a plat for residential sites, a hospital and school, with industrial zones preserved. Annexation would allow sale by public auction unless zoning controls avoid lot sales. Plans call for development next spring and strict zoning oversight.
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Sidney
State Board of Educational Lands and Funds
City Planning Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Virgil Knowles
Knowles
Linden Street
Ray Babcock
Fred Thompson
O. J. Weymouth
J. L. Thorpe
R. J. Porter
Thorpe
Porter
Food Is Plentiful as Farmers Head Ample December Supply
Lincoln farmers push large December harvests for turkey pork and festive foods. University of Nebraska extension economists predict high market stocks of turkeys pork and fruits with lard at low prices and oranges grapefruit and grapes plentiful in December.
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Lincoln
University of Nebraska Extension
Turkey
Florida
Generous Support Aids New Community Hospital Plan
Generous support ensures a new community hospital honoring past contributors and providing unexcelled services. It promises specialized medical care, improved health, and lasting pride for local citizens as a generation’s contribution to a better life.
Storm Crash Fatal To One
An 88-year-old Cheyenne woman, Mrs. Mary Filbin, was killed on Highway 30 east of Chappell when her grandson driven Ford collided with an empty auto transport in zero visibility. Her death followed head injuries. the crash also injured several others as a third vehicle struck the Ford after the initial impact.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Chappell
Mary Filbin
East 15Th
Axtell
Nebraska
Tommy E. Shanahan
Shanahan
Charles Buttermore
Lusk
Ford
Helen Shanahan
Grace M. Shanahan
Moisture Has Saved Wheat in Nebraska Crop Report
The weekly state crop report notes improved wheat outlook due to moisture through Nov. 21. Snowfall in the Lincoln area and widespread moisture across the wheat belt raise hopes for survival and a good winter condition if central area moisture arrives as forecast.
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A. E. Anderson
Lincoln
Wheat Belt
Panhandle
Nebraska
Webster County
Sanders County
Wheat
Blood Donors Sought for Freedom Train Visit
Community appeal for 150 donors for the Blood For Freedom train arriving Saturday December 6 in Dalton Gurley area. Donors give a pint to aid wounded on fighting fronts with hours 9 30 am to 3 30 pm. Sign up at Cheyenne County extension office or with Mrs Ludwig Schroeder.
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Blood For Freedom
Cheyenne County
Ludwig Schroeder
Dalton
Dalton- Gurley
County Extension Club
Stewart Brown
Korea
Reelected to Cheyenne County Extension Board
Paul Mortensen of Gurley and Mrs. Walter Dykman of Lodgepole were reelected to the Cheyenne County Extension Sponsoring Board for three-year terms at the annual meeting held Monday. Holdovers include Verlin Livingston Sidney Joe Benkiewicz Jr Lodgepole Mrs Earl Anderson Potter and Ivan Walker Dalton. Ex officio members include Mrs Ludwig Schroader Dalton chairwoman of the Home Extension Council Mrs Harry Stein Potter chairwoman of the 4 H organization and the elected president of County Rural Youth for the coming year.
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Paul Mortensen
Gurley
Walter Dykman
Lodgepole
Cheyenne County Extension Sponsoring Board
Verlin Livingston
Sidney
Joe Benkiewicz
County 4-H
Oil drilling slowed by cold snap in Julesburg Basin fields
Cold weather and high winds slowed oil exploration across Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northeastern Colorado. In Chambers No. 1 J sand at West Sidney, Ohio Oil Co. reported limited gas shows and a stuck bit after tests. Other wells and tests faced wind delays, with new rigs moved into Morrill County and ongoing testing planned in Bridgeport and Hart areas. Wells abandoned include Hart No. 1 in Arapahoe, Willy No. 1 in Kit Carson, and Dilley No. 1 in Morgan.
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Julesburg
Wyoming
Nebraska
Colorado
Ohio Oil Co
Chambers No. 1
West
Sidney
J. Gulf Plains
Elsasser
Keenan Ranch
R. L
J. L. Rush
Washington County
Warren Petroleum
Hart
Record Breaking Christmas Business Forecast in Sidney
Sidney retailers expect a record holiday trade as stores stock up and decorate. The city and Chamber of Commerce fund larger street lighting, a new 10th and Illinois intersection design, plus courthouse wall lighting and upgraded venues. The Chamber will announce its annual Christmas party for children soon.
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Sidney
Court House
City of
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
10Th and
Illinois Street
City
City of Sidney
Chamber of Commerce
Evans Given Prison Term for Non Support and Intoxication
Charles Evans, about 50, was found guilty by a jury on three counts non support of his wife and four children intoxication and failure to comply with court order He was sentenced by District Judge I J Nisley to two years in the Nebraska State Penitentiary at Lincoln The trial began at 10 30 a m and the jury retired at 2 45 p m after deliberating about an hour and a half Evans was represented by Peetz and Svoboda and the state was led by Cheyenne County Attorney Jack Knicely Six witnesses testified including Wm Waddell Dan Campbell Sheriff W Schulz and Deputy Braasch plus Dr Jason B Roche The jury members were Walter Jurgens W D Powell John Davison Dewey Larson Clifton Berry Burton Cunningham Gunhard Olsen Herschel Spearow Forrest Planck Harvey George Warren Cunningham and Herman Kahl This was the first case in the November district court term A divorce case slated for Wednesday was postponed due to illness of a principal witness.
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Charles Evans
I. J. Nisley
Nebraska State Penitentiary
Lincoln
Evans
Peetz
Svoboda
Cheyenne County
Jack Knicely
Wm. Waddell
Dan Campbell
W. W. Schulz
Arnold Braasch
Jason B. Roche
Walter Jurgens
W. D. Powell
John Davison
Dewey Larson
Clifton Berry
Burton Cunningham
Gunhardt Olsen
Herschel Spearow
Forrest Planck
Harvey George
Warren Cunningham
Herman Kahl
District Court
Fisher Rites Set Saturday
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Fisher 80 of Potter will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Potter Methodist Church with Rev. O D Hoagland officiating. Burial in Potter Cemetery under The Craig Mortuary. Memorials may be made to Piney Woods School in Piney Woods Miss. Mrs. Fisher born April 23 1872 in Bradford Pa married Ellis Fisher in 1888 at Long Pine Neb and moved to Potter in 1918. Survivors include seven children and extended family.
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Emma Fisher
Potter
Potter Methodist Church
O. D. Hoagland
Potter Cemetery
Craig Mortuary
Piney Woods
Piney. Woods
Emma Barr
Bradford
Long Pine
Nebraska
Ellis Fisher
Homer Fisher
Gentry
Ark
Arlo Fisher
Bethany
Okla
Elsie Argyle
Los Angeles
California
Tom Fisher
Fresno
Calif
Edward
Fisher
William Barr
Glendale
Robert Barr
Billingham
Wash
Rose McKee
Buckley
Community hospital fund drive tops goals with 329 154 total
The community hospital fundraising drive concludes with 1 856 contributors pledging 329 154 over six weeks. General Chairman Ira Steward praises founders list and organization, noting divisions A B C D top performers and regional teams Potter and Lodgepole boosted totals. Awards are announced at a victory dinner.
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Advance Gifts Committee
Ira Steward
Potter and Lodgepole
Hackenbury System, Inc
Lowell Davis
Bob Root
Ross Barker
Virgil Knowles
Gene Shoffner
Hackenbury
Lodgepole
Sidney
George’ Fleming
Lawrence Wamsley
Vern Anthony
Hull Cook
Platte Pipe Line Opens New Crude Oil Route
Mil lard K Neptune announces the 1 056 mile Platte Pipe Line a 100000 barrel per day common carrier stretching from the Big Horn Basin Wyoming through Nebraska Kansas and Missouri to Wood River Illinois The project links Rocky Mountain crude with eastern refining centers and follows early oil field growth and regional marketing efforts by major companies.
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Platte
Millard K. Neptune
Platte Pipe Line Company
Big Horn
Wyoming
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Wood River
Illinois
Rocky Mountains
Texas
California
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Rocky Mountain
Canon
Ohio Oil Company
Sinclair Oil, and Gas Company
Pure Oil Company
British- American ' Oil
Continental Oil Company
Platte Pipe Line
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Freedom
Merchandise City
Civic Club
Brighton
Community Hospital
Platte Line
Rocky
St. Louis
Chicago
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