Chadron Oil Test Drilling Advances in Nee Chadron
A new oil test well northeast of Chadron began Friday with Henkens interests spudding in a cable tool operation. Updike Bros drillers of Newcastle Wy will drill the bore about a quarter mile from last fall’s well, directed by Chadron Oil Co trustees Kile Smith George Rhoads and Bill Lindeken. The land is owned by Charlie Saust. The Henkens lease covers about 4 000 acres crossing the road. This is the third test well in the area in the past year following last fall’s Henkens well and a Hollingworth test earlier in spring, both indicating oil bearing sands.
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Chadron
Henkens
Chadron Journal
Updike Bros. Drillers
Newcastle
Wyo
Ed Henkens
Chadron Oil Co
Kile Smith
George Rhoads
Bill Lindeken
Charlie Saust
Hollingworth
Farm Accident Survey Planned by Nebraska Safety Panel
Nebraska Farm Safety Committee plans statewide survey to collect farm accident figures and raise safety awareness. Chairman Tom Leadely announced efforts to obtain data on accidents and to reduce incidents with cooperation from press, farm groups, and extension services. Maynard Coe of the National Safety Council cites 18,000 farm deaths yearly and large losses in medical costs and property.
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Nebraska Farm Safety Committee
Tom Leadely
Leadely
Maynard Coe
National Safety Council
Box Car Shortage Severe in Nebraska, King Reports
Nebraska faces its worst box car shortage in years according to Harry King, rate expert for the state railway commission. Elevator operators statewide are clamoring for cars to move wheat and corn. King noted a recent Interstate Commerce Commission order to return east and south cars belonging to western railroads, with shippers receiving far fewer cars than ordered, including one order for 400 cars yet to be filled.
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Nebraska
Harry King
State Railway Commission
Royal Neighbors In Session At Crawford
The 7th District convention of the Royal Neighbors of America met in Crawford on Wednesday October 12 under state and district officers. The afternoon program opened with officers introduced and an Invocation by Rev L W Bratt. Welcome by James Loester Crawford Chamber of Commerce president. Welcome to visiting Camps by Hannah Smith Crawford and response by Ira Starkey Chadron. Evening program open to the public. Attendees included two members from Potter and four from Sidney.
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The
Royal Neighbors of America
Crawford
L. W. Bratt
James Loester
Chamber of Commerce
Hannah Smith
Ira Starkey
Chadron
Potter
Sidney
Nebraska adopts Utility Spud Grade U. K. D.
The Potato Development Division at Scottsbluff with the Attorney General's office announces Nebraska Utility Grade for potatoes. The grade mirrors U. S. No. 2 with a minimum diameter of 1 1/2 inches and lot based tolerances. Shipped Nebraska potatoes meeting the standard may be labeled by the Federal State Inspection Service.
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Nebraska
Scottsbluff
Attorney General’s Office
Colorado
Idaho
Federal State Inspection Service
U. S
Grass Study Slated At McCook Meeting
Grass and its role in soil conservation will be a principal topic at a grassland meeting in McCook on November 10. Paul Evans, district conservationist, will lead the discussion. Program sponsored by South Platte United Chambers of Commerce with Nebraska Extension Service and Soil Conservation Service.
Fall Garden Clean Up Warns By Agriculture Experts
Experts from the U S Department of Agriculture urge home gardeners to clear vegetable plot debris after harvest. Dead stalks and vines harbor insects and disease. add remains to compost or chop into soil. Remove old plants promptly and plant rye or other green manure to control late weeds and protect next season.
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U. S. Department
Agriculture
Hospital admissions and births recorded in multiple Nebraska towns
List of admissions births and dismissals across Chadron Lodgepole Bushnell Chappell Potter Gurley Kimball and surrounding communities. Names include Doris Eaton Arthur Ladine Nancy Hess Clair Hess Lloyd Owen Ethel Oades Jerry Madden Clare Stark Wayne Harr Howard Kurz Ed Peterson Dorwart Fehringer Swenson Dvorak Joe Egging Karen Zitek and other residents with dates ranging midweek to Sunday.
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Doris Eaton
Lloyd’ Owen
Lodgepole
Stephen
Janda
Stephen Burgett
Arthur Ladine
Dalton
Clair B. Hess
Nancy Hess
E. W. Swenson
Wayne Hart
Fred Kahl
B.S. McGlynn
Chadron
Ethel
Oades
Chappell
Betty Dvorak
Potter
Jerry
Madden
Joe Egging
Wayne Harr
Howard Kurz
Ed’ Peterson
Bushnell
C. B. Dorwart
Stephen’ Janda
Lloyd Owen
Ethel Oades
Jerome Fehringer
EB. W. Swenson
Jerry Madden
Clare Stark
Minnie Vowers
Kimball
Karen Zitek
Gurley
Hospital Admissions and Discharges at Taylor Hospital
The Taylor Hospital lists admissions and dismissals across multiple days. Admitted names include Mrs Harvey Nelson, infant Richard Ickles, Sherry Lee Jelinek, Mrs Pearl Fasteann, Mrs Wayne Adams, Mrs Vern Call, Mrs Waynie Rapp, Mrs Lawrence Miller, and others across Potter Kimball Peetz Chappell. Discharges note Mrs Wayne Munson Tobin and son, Mrs Gordon, and several others, with dates through Tuesday.
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Harvey Nelson
Potter
Richard _Ickles
Kimball
Pearl Warner
Sherry
Lee Jelinek
Pearl 'Fasteann
Wayne Adams
Peetz
Vern Call
Waynie Rapp
Lawrence Miller
Lodgepole
Raymond Aurich
Delmar Rahe
Wayne Munson
Chappell
Gordon
Tobin
Harry Wilson
Sherry Lee
Jelinek
Clarence Rundquist
Lloyd Nelson
Paul Trujillo
Dix
Max Helm
Wayne Rapp
Lawrence
Birth announcements from Miller and surrounding communities
Miss Billie Ei sel welcomed as a milestone Wednesday. Births include a son to Mr and Mrs Max Helm on Thursday, a daughter to Mr and Mrs Harvey Nelson of Potter on Friday, and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Vern Calla on Monday.
65 Year Olds Should Check On Insurance
Harold F. Benjamin, Social Security Administration Manager in Scottsbluff, urges workers over 65 who file for State Unemployment Compensation to also apply for Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance. A representative will be in Sidney on Thursday October 27 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to assist with retirement and death claims and provide general information.
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Harold F. Benjamin
Social Security Administration
Scottsbluff
Benjamin
Nebraska
China faucet handles hazard prompt metal replacement
The Plumbing and Heating Industries bureau warns that china faucet and valve handles can break and cut users. It advocates replacing all china handles with metal equivalents to reduce injury risk.
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Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau
China
Bureau
First Wheat Sample Leads Nebraska Show Entry
Duane Ernst of Columbus submitted the first grain sample for the Nebraska wheat show at Gordon on Nov 30. The Pawnee variety sample, winner of Platte County fair first prize, is among eligible hard red winter and hard red spring wheats. Show secretary Chet Swinbank notes entries close Nov 26 and a wheat queen will reign over the event.
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Duane Ernst
Columbus
Gordon
Wade Sige
Chet” Swinbank
Nebraska Grain Improvement Association
Platte County
Swinbank
Sunny Side by Mrs Albert Brandh
Mrs Albert Brandh writes Sunny Side a community notes column. Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Lester Theis and children and Mrs Susan Irwin in the Pat Irwin home. Visitors in recent days included Lowell Hokom and family and Guy Tremain and sons.
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Lester
Theis and
Susan Irwin
Pat. Irwin
Lowell Hokom
Lester Theis
Guy, Tremain and Sons
Ben Vacik
Sunol
E. A. Johnson
Harry Lee
Albion
Nebr
National Guard Pay Increase Announced in Sidney Unit
The Sidney National Guard unit reports a new drill pay scale with Recruit at 2.50 rising after four months to 2.67, Private 2.75, Private First Class 3.15, Corporal 3.92, Sergeant Third Class 4.65, Sergeant First Class 5.65, Master Sergeant 6.61. Automatic 5 percent increases every two years apply to all but the top two sergeant grades, and two new recruits Kenny Overman and Gartin Garcia bring total membership to 85, keeping Sidney’s unit as the state’s third largest.
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National Guard
Sidney
Glass
Sidney Company
Kenny Overman
Gartin
Garcia
Charles Cords Dies in Denver After Ill Health
Charles Cords of Denver Colo died at Fitzsimmons Hospital on Monday afternoon after a period of poor health. A World War I veteran and former Potter drayman, he had lived in Denver the past several years and leaves wife Norma a son Carroll in Florida his father Emil Cords Potter and sister Mrs Ray Babcock Sidney. Funeral services and burial were held in Denver.
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Charles Cords
Denver
Colo
Fitzsimmons Hospital
Pottey
Cords
Potter
Ralph Hill
Kimball
Norma
Carroll
Florida
Emil
Ray
Babcock
Sidney
Markwell Staples Fit For Stapling Machines
The Telegraph notes Markwell stapling machines receive updated staples to fit various models. Officials indicated improved efficiency and compatibility across brands.
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Markwell
Alfalfa Seed Warn Expected In Nebraska
The University of Nebraska agronomy department warns farmers about non adapted alfalfa seed entering Nebraska markets. Dr. F D Keim urges buyers to consult county extension agents before purchasing unfamiliar seed varieties from Arizona and California that may not survive Nebraska winters.
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University of Nebraska Agronomy Department
Nebraska
F. D. Keim
Arizona
California
Bowman jailed ten days for intoxication count
Verne Bowman is serving ten days in the county jail on an intoxication count after pleading guilty on Monday in county court.
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Verne Bowman
Tip for Seamstresses in Tape Sample Method
A simple sewing tip advises home seamstresses to secure a fabric swatch or thread sample to paper with cellophane tape. This keeps the sample from being lost and makes it easier to locate in a handbag.
Speed of Bowling Ball Sets Record Speeds in Tests
A series of tests found the average speed of a bowling ball at about 30 miles per hour with 37.5 miles per hour recorded as the highest speed.
Bakers Use Over Half U S Raisins In Year
The American Bakers association reports that the United States has about 30,000 bakeries buying over 180 million pounds of raisins and more than 2.4 billion pounds of cane and beet sugar annually. Bakers in America consume more than half of the nation’s total raisin production.
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American Bakers Association
Bakers of America
U. S
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