North Platte river freezes again worries Nebraska duckers
Western Nebraska duck and goose hunters fear a second freeze may push birds to migrate south as the North Platte River turns treacherous with slush ice. Ice flows and jams threaten decoys and safety while hunting pressure remains high from Lisco to the Wyoming line. Conservation officers report strong season success but note many violations go undetected as deer season adds to their duties. Some hunters plan to extend by crossing into Colorado for five more days before January 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Platte
Nebraska
Missouri
Garden County
Lisco
Wyoming Line
Broadwater
Bridgeport
Joe Ulrich
Panhandle
Colorado
South Platte
Holyoke
Haxtun
Rank and File Russians Favor Peace Says Nebraska Expert
Dr W V Lambert of the University of Nebraska reports that ordinary Russians he met do not want war and hold no hostility toward the United States. He spoke at Sidney Rotary Club and Extension Council events, noting schooling focuses on technical subjects, women work with men, nursery care begins at two months, church attendance is low, and farm life differs from the U S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambert
United States
W. V. Lambert
University of Nebraska
Soviet Union
Country Club
Extension Council
Russia
Sytems
She .Telegraph
City Enters Critical Month On Municipal Power Demand
Sidney enters December with peak power demand and potential engine trouble at the municipal plant. The plant’s firm power is about 3,000 kilowatts, with a 2,100 KW Nordberg engine. Last night’s peak hit 3,600 KW, well above firm capacity. Annual generation may exceed 1.4 million KW, while a 3,100 KW engine and 5,000 KW firm limit are due next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Nordberg
Runaway Walden Girl Stopped On Train Bound for Wisconsin
Police removed a 16 year old Walden Colorado girl from a Union Pacific passenger train last night. She was headed to Wisconsin and was released to her parents this morning after custody was established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walden
Colo
Union Pacific
Wisconsin
Extension Board Names Two New Members Tuesday
The Cheyenne County Extension Board elected Mrs. Earl Gell of Sidney and Kenwood Andersen of Dalton to three year terms representing the northeast district. The annual meeting in the City Auditorium drew about 150 attendees as Dr. W. V. Lambert of the University of Nebraska spoke on his Russia trip. Patty and Delores Bahl provided guitar and accordion entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Gell
Sidney
Kenwood Andersen
Dalton
Cheyenne County Extension Board
City
Joe Bonkiewicz Jr
Bill Harms
Esther Swanson
Women’s Extension Clubs Council
Myron Leveland
Cheyenne
Dora’ Livingston
Ivan Liljegren
W. V. Lambert
University of Nebraska
Russia
Rollie Graham
University
Patty
Delores Bahl
Gurley
Elmquist Named Reserve Wheat King Again
Fred Elmquist of Potter wins Reserve Wheat King of North America for a second year. His Cheyenne variety wheat placed second at the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago as Jerry Leiske of Beiseker Alberta took championship with a Chinook sample. About 300 growers competed, echoing last year’s outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Elmquist
Potter
Wheat King of
North America
Elmquist
Chicago
Jerry Leiske
Beiseker
Alberta
Canada
Mimyquist
Sidney council mulls Sunday closing ordinance vote
The Sidney City Council discussed a Sunday closing ordinance after receiving one postcard. City Attorney Larry Clinton will provide an opinion. no draft was requested. The meeting approved five building permits totaling 44 200 and closed paving Districts 64 and 71.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Larry Clinton
Clinton
Police Solve Case Of Stolen Crouches
Police investigate theft of a pair of crutches from a disabled person. The case humorously notes a misprint by a typewriter and the culprit is sought as a thief of vulnerable aid devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph
Record Number Of Vehicles Licensed In Cheyenne County
More motor vehicles are licensed in Cheyenne County than ever before. The state originally delivered 6 100 plates to the Sidney courthouse but ran out, prompting an order for 100 more. Old plates are being reissued for sales turnovers, and current estimates exceed 6 200 licensed vehicles, up from under 6 100 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Sidney
Wheat Growers Set McCook Meeting With Noted Speakers
Nebraska Wheat Growers will hold their annual session in McCook on Tuesday and Wednesday with Cheyenne County represented by president Manny Kreader and secretary treasurer Louis Miller. Speakers include Dean W. V. Lambert, Rep. Clifford Hope, Dudfrey McFadden, Frank Daniels, Dr. Howard T. Hill, and Herbert Hughes, plus a women’s luncheon planned for Tuesday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Nebraska Wheat Growers
McCook
Manny Kreader
Louis Miller
Kreader
Dalton
Miller
Gurley
Dean W. V. Lambert
University of Nebraska
Russia
Clifford Hope
Kansas
House Agricultural Committee
Dudfrey McFadden
Chicago
American Bakers Association
Frank Daniels
Commodity Credit Corporation
Washington
Daniels
USDA
Howard T. Hill
Kansas State College
Manhattan
Herbert Hughes
Imperial
Geneva
Switzerland
U. S
Safe Driving Day Observed As Nation Races To Stay Accident Free
Cheyenne County and Sidney residents mark Safe Driving Day with government praise and a warning from Police Chief Sol Willis. Last year Nebraska reported no motor vehicle fatalities during the 24 hour period while Sidney’s totals already exceed previous records this year. Drivers are urged to winterize vehicles, use proper tires and chains, clear windshields, adapt to road conditions, maintain safe following distances, and avoid brake jamming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Sol Willis
Airliner Developments Stir Sidney Nebraska Airport Plans
Sidney authorities discuss possible air service expansion as major carriers explore use of the Sidney field. City manager notes no firm decisions yet. summer expects peak activity with transient flights, fuel receipts shared with the airport, and past landings at Kimball and Bridgeport. Local officials in Washington and Nebraska weigh regulatory steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Sidney
Kimball
Bridgeport
Kings Daughters Drive Off To Slow Start
The King's Daughters annual holiday fund drive has only two contributions totaling 35 dollars so far. At Monday's meeting the group surveyed Christmas charity needs and warned that funds are badly needed to carry out the work.
Rep Miller Enters Washington Hospital for Routine Checkup
Nebraska congressman A L Miller of Kimball went to Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington for a routine checkup with potential minor surgery on one leg. Miller, who lost parts of both legs in a past hunting accident, had dined at the White House yesterday with Fred A Seaton and Father A Egging of Grand Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
A. L. Miller
Kimball
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Washington
Miller
Rotary Sports Dinner Set for December 7 at St Patrick's
The annual Rotary Sports Dinner will be held Wednesday December 7 at 6 30 pm in the St Patrick's Youth Center. Chancellor Clifford M Warin of the University of Nebraska will be principal speaker. Attendance is limited to 250. Tickets available from Ackermen Robin son Barlow Rae Jones Mobre Schmidt or Dr Max Cory. Highlight pictures of the 1955 Nebraska U football season will be shown. KSID radio will announce the outstanding football player of the year selected by the KSID Sportscasters Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KSID
Sidney High School
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ulrich
The
Sidney Telegraph
Verne Anthony
Rotary
Get
Joe Bonkiewicz, JR
Extension Board
George Burr
John Dee
Cuddles
Thompson
Country Club Heights
Budolsen
23Rd Ave
Jackson
Linden
Maple
Newton Sts
Denver
Forrest St
14Th
17Th
Gordon Tobin
Harold Keith
Noth
Murrey Fuller
Fleronautics
Eels
iAir
Fecenny
Roger
Govservite
United Air ‘Lines
Trans-World Air Lines
Sidney-Des- Nida
Keasman
A. Ib
Millar Bhemah
Hruska
Ook
Qurdall Sidney
Wicity
Sidni
Fuller
Kings Daughters Drive
Rep. Miller
Washington Hospital
Betty Dow
Sam
U .S. Treasury
Oklahoma City
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!