Advance Promotion Of Interstate 80 Seeks To Prevent Diversion
Western Interstate 80 Association officials pressed an early promotion push to keep Chicago to San Francisco traffic from diverting to Route 66 and I-90, outlining plans to advertise along the route from Chicago west and to inform travelers about services at each community. The effort targets increased overall traffic, with communities along Nebraska, Wyoming, and beyond expecting to gain from faster travel and better planning.
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Panhandle
Nebraska
Willard Murfin
Cheyenne
Western Interstate 80 Assn
Industrial Council
An of Commerce
Ft. Sidney Motor Hotel
Murfin
Wyoming
Chicago
San Francisco
America
New York
Great Lakes
Chicagoland
U.S. 66
Wisconsin
Minnesota
South Dakota
Black Hills
Montana
Seattle-Portland
St. Louis
Oklahoma City
Albuquerque
Flagstaff
Los Angeles
Iowa
Nevada
Omaha
Salt Lake City
Portland-Seattle
U. S. 66
Combine
Many Farmers Reseeding Wheat After Frost Slows Growth
Western Nebraska saw temperatures dip to 21 and 22 degrees slowing seedling growth. Farmers reddrilled wheat after a weekend frost and high winds damaged new plantings. Overall winter wheat sowing exceeded 70 percent with other fall seeding progressing though some fields remained wet.
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Nebraska
Federal
Division of Agricultural Statistics
Sidney
Alliance
Panhandle Oil Leases Accelerate in Four Corners Nebraska
Oil leasing activity in western Nebraska with Box Butte Morrill Sioux and Scotts Bluff counties has surged as drilling successes boost interest. Stage Hill Field along Banner Scotts Bluff line leads, with Minatare and a Morr ill field attracting attention. Two Stage Hill producers and 12 new drilling permits signal faster pace ahead.
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Four Corners
Nebraska
Box Butte
Morrill
Sioux
Scotts Bluff
Stage Hill
Banner-Scotts Bluff
Morrill County
Banner County
Chandler and Associates
Henderson GW
Sinclair Oil and Gas Co
Henderson
Way-Clemens
Sluss State
Reserve Oil and Gas Co
Dietz
Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
Sidney
Davis Oil Co
Regal Drilling Co
Ring-West Petroleum
Heart Mountain Oil Co
John Muhr
Ring-West
General Petroleum Corp
Pan-American Petroleum
Petroleum
Olsen- B
Scotts Bluff County
Shanaman
Minatare
Sinclair
Death Claims John Costello
John Costello a member of a pioneer Sidney family died this week at Sun City Arizona where he and Mrs Costello have resided for some time He was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad for many years and later with the Interstate Commerce Commission He had retired Survivors include his wife Edna and a sister Mrs Marguerite McMillan of Sidney A fuller obituary will appear in The Sidney Telegraph next issue
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John Costello
Sidney
Sun City
Ariz
Costello
Union Pacific Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Edna
Marguerite McMillan
Sidney Telegraph
Cheyenne County ASC Elects New Officers
Lester B Runge named chairman of the Cheyenne County ASC for the coming year. Board members include Robert Rexroth Colton precinct and Herbert Fecht Union Valley precinct. Officers also include Earl Gell Colton precinct and Harry Lee Lodge pole precinct as alternates.
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Lester B. Runge
Cheyenne County
ASC
Brownson
Robert Rexroth
Colton
Herbert Fecht
Union Valley
Earl Gell
Harry Lee
Lodge~ Pole
Panhandle Five Day Weather Forecast Incomplete
Five day forecast through next Wednesday with temperatures near seasonal averages highs 60 to 70 and lows in the 30s. Little precipitation expected. Tonight fair then Saturday southerly winds 15 to 25 mph. Low tonight 35 to 45, highs Saturday near 70. Forecast courtesy of Frontier Airlines.
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Panhandle
Frontier Airlines
Auto accident near Chapell causes trailer rollover
An 10 am crash on Highway 30 ten miles east of Chapell involved Andrew Nemeth of Norridge Illinois. A U Haul trailer in high wind swung and flipped the car onto its top and sideways. No injuries reported to Mary Nemeth, the driver’s wife, both wearing seat belts. Estimated damage 2000 dollars for the trailer.
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Highway 30
Chappell
Andrew Nemeth
Norridge, Ill
Mr. Nemeth
Mary
Hospital Association Officers Installed in Nebraska
Max Coppom administrator of West Nebraska General Hospital Scottsbluff was installed as president of the Nebraska State Hospital Association Thursday night. Leo Bolin administrator Memorial Hospital Sidney named president elect. Other officers are Sister Ingeborg Blomberg Immanuel Hospital Omaha vice president Eva Tyler Valentine treasurer Eugene Edwards Lincoln secretary and Arlan A Gray Ogallala three year trustee.
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Max Coppom
West Nebraska General Hospital
Scottsbluff
Nebraska State Hospital Association
Leo Bolin
Memorial Hospital
Sidne
Ingeborg Blomberg
Immanuel Hospital
Omaha
Eva Tyler
Valentine
Eugene Edwards
Lincoln
Arlan A. Gray
Ogallala
GOP Leaders Here Saturday to Meet Sidney Voters
U S Senator Roman Hruska and a Republican caravan will arrive in Sidney before noon Saturday. A noon luncheon at Ft. Sidney Motor Hotel gives the public a chance to meet candidates including Congressman Dave Martin. Tickets for the dinner have been on sale and will be available at the door. Hruska criticizes President Johnson for deficits and debt as he campaigns in Nebraska.
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U.S
Roman Hruska
Sidney
Ft. Sidney Motor Hotel
Dave Martin
Hruska
Johnson
Nebraska
Lyndon Johnson
Kennedy
Silver Dollar Bar to Host Dance Opening Night Saturday
Telegraph reports a grand opening for nightly dancing at the Silver Dollar Bar and Lounge this Saturday. The venue will offer dancing every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 8 p.m. to midnight with music by The Dudes after owners Ken and Tone Wickstrom closed the dining room to renovate.
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Telegraph
Ken
Tone Wickstrom
Deathbed Legend of Lorenzo Medici Ruby Powder
A historical tale claims Lorenzo di Medici near death received a restorative powder of crushed rubies sapphires and other gems from his physicians as a remedy, reflecting Renaissance beliefs in gem-based cures and courtly medicine.
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Lorenzo di Medici
Depot Plans Retail Sale Of Surplus Property
Lt. Col. Cyril P. Williams announces Sioux Army Depot will sell surplus government items in a cash retail sale on a first come first served basis to be held after June 30 1967. Items include wood ammunition boxes office supplies ranges cabinets fence posts leather holsters and many more. Interested buyers may visit the depot or call the Property Disposal Officer at 254 4513 extension 445 during business hours.
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Cyril P. Williams
Sioux Army Depot
Col. Williams
4-H Achievement Banquet Set For October 10
The Annual 4-H Achievement Banquet will be held at the National Guard Armory on Saturday Oct. 10 starting at 6 30 p.m. Open to 4 H members leaders families and friends. It is a covered dish supper with each family bringing their own supper and table service. This year's theme is 4 H World's Fair County 4 H medal winners will be announced and other awards presented. A short program will precede the award ceremonies and recreation.
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National Guard Armory
United Fund drive kickoff prompts cautious optimism
Attendance at the kickoff breakfast was modest yet enough to energize the campaign. Residential workers begin pickups Monday with supplies at the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel banquet room and are urged to contribute, aiming to boost the grand total across eight combined funds.
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United Fund
Sidney and
Sioux Army Depot
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
D. J. Garcia
Vern Draper
Dave Olinger
Benny Hochman
John Platz
Ada Mae Hansen
Fort Sidney Motor
Sidney
Hochman
Wheat Queen Entry Deadline Set for Oct 19
Cheyenne County residents may enter the State Wheat Queen contest by Oct 19, submitted to Mrs. Harold Tremain at 1740 King Street, Sidney. The state convention runs Oct 19 to 21 in Ogallala. Eligibility includes residency, age, single status, parental wheat income, and references from a pastor and school official. Father’s Nebraska Wheat Growers Association membership needed.
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Cheyenne County
Harold Tremain
King
Sidney
Ogallala
Nebraska Wheat Grower’s Association
Sideswipe Collision Damages Farm and Combine Truck
At 3 50 p m Wednesday on Highway 30 one vehicle crossed the viaduct and sideswiped an eastbound combine pulling Ford truck. Raymond H Henke 1956 Chevrolet farm truck sustained 80 in damage while William E Frerichs 1960 Ford truck pulling a combine suffered 15. No injuries reported. Trooper John Trenerry investigated near Sidney.
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John Trenerry
Raymond H. Henke
Dalton
William E. Frerichs
Sidney
Open House at St Patrick's Academy in Sidney
The open house for the new St Patrick's Academy in Southwest Sidney invites the public Sunday from 1 to 4 PM. The event showcases the school's facilities and programs for prospective students and families.
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St. Patrick’s Academy School
Sidney
Regional Bond Sales Soaring in Panhandle Region
Regional bond sales in Panhandle Region 16 reached 257 755 in August, lifting year total to 3 001 259 or 81 3 percent of goal. County figures show Cheyenne 90 132 982 781, Scotts Bluff 89 207 966 696, Morrill 19 987 328 325, Garden 15 631 178 763, Kimball 28 815 327 967, Deuel 13 754 224 585, Banner 2 29 2 142. Nebraska August sales 4 940 315, year total 53 078 493 or 65 7 percent of 1964 goal. A J Jorgenson of Sidney is Region 16 chairman.
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E and H U.s.savings
Region 16
Panhandle
Cheyenne
Scotts Bluff
Morrill
Garden
Kimball
A. J. Jorgenson
Sidney
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Lester Runge
Hospital Assn
World-Herald Photo
GOP
Yao
Dissmore Design
10Th and
Illinois
Jack Dissmore
Sidney- Sioux
Highway
Henke
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