Sidney Holds Up Population Pulse Amid Growth Hopes
A Sidney analysis argues a 4218 voter registration suggests a population near 8000 or higher, contradicting shifts from oil declines. It notes strong registration, incoming workers, and industrial projects while drought and irrigation needs could shape future growth. local groups push hard for a bigger, better community.
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Nebraska Panhandle
Sidney
Nebraska
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Sidney Industrial Corp
County and City Boards Discuss I-80 Highway Controls
Cheyenne County commissioners and Sidney city councilmen held exploratory talks on zoning along Interstate 80 and access roads to prevent unsightly developments. They consider extending controls to US Routes 30 385 and State Route 19, plan Lincoln consultations, and await enforcement improvements. Mayor Dorwart urged proactive planning to guide future building and maintain area showpieces.
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Cheyenne County
Sidney
William Smith
Potter
Carl Olson
Albert Fenske
Sundl
Lodgepole
Sunol
Brownson
U.S
Nebraska Highway Department
Fenske
Lincoln
Tom Coffey
C. B. Dorwart
J. L. Thorpe
Electric System Investment In U S Bonds Eases Burden Nearer
The City of Sidney's electric department holds $989,000 in bonds with 3.128 percent interest while $688,000 in U S bonds yields 3.974 percent. Net debt stands at $301,000 and prepayment carries a 1 percent penalty. If bonds are paid, surplus funds could lower rates or support the general fund, promising an optimistic outlook.
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City of
Sidney
U. S
U.S
Sioux Safety Record Cited by Army Command Award
The U S Army Materiel Command awarded Sioux Army Depot the Fiscal Year 1964 Safety Award in a noon ceremony at the Headquarters Building. Col Edward L Burchell presented the certificate to Capt John B Kincaid as Acting Depot Commander with depot staff and Sidney Chamber of Commerce guests in attendance.
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U. S. Army Materiel Command
Sioux Army Depot
Edward L. Burchell
John B. Kincaid
Sidney
Chamber of Commerce
Burchell
Sioux
U.S. Army
Fire Marshal Declares No Charges in Huntsman Gas Plant Blast
The Sidney Telegraph reports no charges will be filed over the Huntsman Gas Plant explosion. Survivor Jack Riley 25 is being transferred to Denver burn center for skin grafting after the Oct 19 blast. victim Kenneth Keith 27 died two days later. Fire Marshal Joe Divis calls the valve fault accidental and emphasizes safety education and prevention.
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Sidney Telegraph
Huntsman
Denver
Jack Riley
Kansas-Nebraska Gas Co
Riley
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Kenneth Keith
Nebraska
Joe Divis
Davis
Divis
Fred Otte
Minatare
Harvey Vizina
Sidney
Kansas
City administration lauded for department performance on permits
Building permits list shows numerous local projects with costs and addresses. George H Hart 300 15x24 garage 1145 Country Club Drive Mrs W P Ackerman 85 two foot garage extension 1546 Newton St Jess Osborn no estimated cost 25x40 residence 7th Ave John Ahrens 100 close in porch and stairway no exact street address shown on permit W L Taylor 50 curb cut and driveway 536 Beverly Drive Victor Reker 200 enclose porch 1620 Olinois St Winter Drug Co 1000 new sidewalk 10th and Clinois St Ed Bauman 250 install dormer 1517 21st Ave
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George H. Hart
Country Club Drive
W. P. Ackerman
Newton St
Jess Osborn
7Th Ave
John Ahrens
W.L. Taylor
Beverly Drive
Victor Reker
Olinois St
Winter Drug Co
10Th and
Clinois St
Ed Bauman
21St Ave
Fair gets $500 from Ak-Sar-Ben
The Cheyenne County Fair in Omaha received a special grant of 500 from Ak-Sar-Ben to repair and beautify fair grounds. This one year spruce-up program follows storms that damaged buildings, trees, and fences, and complements the regular 500 matching grants offered to county fairs this year.
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Omaha
Cheyenne County Fair
Ak- Sar-Ben
Nebraska
Ak-Sar-Ben
Deadline set for Chamber general meeting reservations
The Chamber of Commerce posts November 6 as the deadline for reservations for the November 10 general meeting led by manager Jack Laimer. Dinner at 6 30 p m will host up to 275. 60 bookings were in by noon Tuesday. The event includes a Sales and Service talk and a cream can trophy for clubs. Ballots for five directors are due also on November 6 with 75 returned by noon Tuesday. November calendar includes Moonlight Madness November 17, lights on November 27, and Santa on a fire truck in the former Banks Watch Shop location for ten days.
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Chamber of Commerce
Jack Laimer
Laimer
Chamber
Santa Claus
Santa
Banks Watch Shop
Farmers Union Names Geu As District Head
Henry Geu of Sidney was named president of District I Farmers Union at Alliance on Tuesday. He has served as district president or vice president since 1947. Other new officers include Frank Johnson of Alliance as vice president Dick Ladine of Gurley as secretary treasurer and Clifford Bartels of Alliance as district director. A lively discussion covered Nov 3 ballot amendments with Senator George Gerdes of Alliance outlining pros and cons. Elton Berck state Farmers Union president spoke on future programs joined by Geu Ross Handley and Lee Foster from Cheyenne County.
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Henry Geu
Sidney
Farmers Union
Alliance
Geu
Frank Johnson
Dick Ladine
Gurley
Clifford Bartels
George Gerdes
Elton Berck
Lincoln
Cheyenne County
Ross Handley
Lee Foster
Fox Halloween Shows Planned at The Fox Theatre
The Fox Theatre schedules two Halloween events with free children’s admission at 10 for tickets from merchants, then a late program at 11:30 featuring Burn, Witch Burn and Dementia 13. First 500 patrons receive Spanish handcuffs. Kids costume contest awards two transistor radios to top girl and top boy costumes.
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Fox Theatre
Power District Annual Meeting Set For Nov 7
Wheatbelt Public Power District which serves rural Cheyenne Morrill Devel and Garden counties will hold its annual meeting in Sidney on November 7 Saturday at the Youth Center. Registration is at 10 30 A M The morning program will include a motion picture from Uruguay and feature the Wheatbelt manager who spent two months there assisting rural electrification. A free lunch will be served noon for members employees families and friends. The afternoon program will be a business meeting.
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Wheatbelt Public Power District
Cheyenne
Morrill
Devel
Garden Counties
Sidney
Uruguay
Write-In Drive Against Gerdes
Alliance residents launched a write-in campaign for Earl Henderson a Box Butte Sioux rancher against State Senator George Gerdes in Alliance Gerdes a Republican seeks a new term in the 4th District while Henderson a Republican has never held office and was in Chicago Monday unavailable for comment on the campaign Gerdes opposed Third District Congressman Dave Martins education votes and is unopposed for a new term in the 4th District which includes Box Butte Dawes and Sioux counties.
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Alliance
Earl Henderson
Box Butte-Sioux County
George Gerdes
Gerdes
Dave Martin
Martin
Box Butte
Dawes
Sioux Counties
Henderson
Chicago
United Fund Struggles to Reach Goal in Four Weeks
After four weeks the United Fund campaign shows only 38 percent of its $17,175 goal, with $6,550 turned in. Chairmen urge captains and workers to contact firms and residents, urging voluntary donations. United groups like Boy Scouts and Red Cross rely on the fund for support.
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United Fund
Ada Mae Hansen
Benny Hochman
J. H. McNish
Vern Draper
John Platz
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Salvation Army
American Red Cross
Hochman
Panhandle forecast shows cloudiness through Thursday
A weather update for the Panhandle notes considerable cloudiness this afternoon tonight and Thursday with a low near 30 to 40 degrees and a high around 60 tomorrow. The five day outlook suggests average temperatures 3 to 7 degrees above normal with frequent changes through Monday.
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Panhandle
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