Residential Drive Set To Kick Off For United Fund
United Fund of Sidney and Sioux Ordnance Depot reports 8000 of the 16000 goal raised. Residential solicitation starts early this week led by the PTA with block chairmen appointing envelopes and pickup routes. Dr HC Q Nelson urges cooperation of families and praises PTA groups for their early efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Fund
United Fund of
Sidney
Sioux Ordnance Depot
PTA
Sidney J
Hc.q. Nelson
United Fund Board
Ralph Welch
Welch
South Ward
LaVern Draper
Frances Willard School Pta
East Ward
James D. Greene
North Ward
King's Daughters
Don Jorgenson
Central School
Nelson
Slick winter mix snarls western Nebraska roads
A rain, sleet and snow combo left ice on roads from Potts to Cheyenne and U S 30 and 385, causing several truck wrecks and long delays. Eight large trucks were in ditches, drivers reported treacherous conditions north of Sidney and near Dalton. By midmorning ice loosened and traffic resumed. Temperatures were rising with a warmer 24 hours ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Potts
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Potter
U.S. 30
U.S. 385
Sidney
Dalton
Denver
Weather Bureau
Scrambled Music Truck Derailed Near Potter
A semi hauling 39,000 pounds of phonograph records skidded on icy Highway 30 east of Potter at 5 am. The trailer overturned in a ditch, injuring Mary E Meyers of Los Angeles and a companion. Insurance adjusters will inspect for breakage. damages to the rig are described as heavy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
Hoon
Felix Koenig
Highway 30
Mary E Meyers
Los Angeles
Koenig
M.s Mevers
County Bond Sales Track Quota in 1961 Nine Months
Cheyenne County reports total E and H savings bond purchases of 760 755 for the first three quarters of 1961 led by county chairman H G Spearow This equals 611 percent of the local annual goal with September sales at 67 807 leaving about 14 percent short of quota Nebraska nine month sales reach 71 158 820 or 738 percent of the state goal William H Neal national director of the savings bonds program urges heightened purchase amid defense needs The county chairman asks residents to buy extra bonds in the remaining months to help reach the national target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
H G. Spearow
Nebraska
William H Neal
Spearow
VEW And Auxiliary Attend District Meets
A large group from Sidney traveled to Bridgeport Sunday for the fall District I meeting of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs Marion Whitaker, Mr. and Mrs Jim Paxton, Mrs S J Simmer man, Mrs Ethel Reutzel, Mrs Carl Olson, Mrs. Joan Guenther, Mrs Sylvia Spencer, Mrs S P Reano, Mrs. Neal Craig, C C Colling, Tom Lenzen, and Joe Hajek. The meetings were presided over by Mrs Craig, district president, and Hajek, district commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Bridgeport
District I
Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary
Marion Whitaker
Jim Paxton
S J Simmerman
Ethel Reutzel
Carl Olson
Joan Guenther
Sylvia Spencer
S P. Reano
Neal Craig
C C Colling
Tom Lenzen
Joe Hajek
November calendar opens with city offices move and holiday events
The November calendar highlights city offices and police fire building move with M Day on Nov 18. Thanksgiving Nov 23 brings school breaks and family gatherings. Veterans Day Nov 11 features a parade and VFW Legion Bean Feed. Christmas lights come Nov 24 as the season shifts. 4-H Achievement set for Nov 4 at the 4-H building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Coffey
VFW Post
VFW
American Legion In Charge
United Fund
Extension Office
Distress warrants highlight tax dodging claim in Cheyenne
Cheyenne County Sheriff WW Schulz issued 900 distress warrants last month as letters from residents challenge tax demands. One recipient stated they moved from Sidney to Torrington in 1960 and, despite not meeting Wyoming voting residence requirements, were asked to pay personal taxes. The letter notes denial of absentee voting and argues taxation without representation, while the sheriff cites the need to pay taxes where assessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
WW Schulz
Torrington
Sidney
Wyoming
Nebraska
PVO Declares Its Regular Dividend
Pacific Vegetable Oil Corporation of San Francisco declared a regular 20 cent quarterly dividend on common stock. The payment is payable November 14 1961 to shareholders of record as of November 2 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Pacific Vegetable Oil Corporation
Arverminboen
Russia Tests Colossal Bomb in defiant Show of Power
Russia detonated a colossal bomb described as the largest ever, estimated around 50 megatons. Observers warn the test worsens global contamination while critics say the move serves only to display power despite international protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Senior Citizens Party In Lodgepole Slated
In Lodgepole Nebraska a Senior Citizens party for residents over 65 is set for Wednesday at 7:30 pm in the Lodgepole Legion Hall. Cosponsored by Lions Club and Beta Sigma Phi, the event offers transportation, door prizes, and activities such as visiting and games. Ralph Carleton chairs arrangements during the main committee’s absence, and invites anyone over 65 who does not receive a personal invitation to call S A Foster Lumber Co. to arrange a ride or note attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodgepole Legion Hall
Lodgepole Nebraskan
Lions Club
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
S. A. Foster Lumber Co
Ralph Carleton
Carleton
Sorority
Sidney Volunteers Fight Two Fires Last Week
Sidney Volunteer Firemen answered two calls. At 3:06 PM Wednesday a haystack on L Hare property west of Foster Lumber Co. was set, with a cost of $15. At 10:49 AM Thursday they extinguished a grass and leaves fire on city property at 1723 10th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
L Hare
Foster Lumber Cooss
Meeting Set For Friday County Conservation Program
Cheyenne County plans a Friday meeting of the County Agricultural Conservation Development group to map an overall 1962 conservation program. Attendees include the county SCS board, technicians, county agent, ASC committee, and office head, plus a State Game Commission representative from Alliance to discuss new wildlife practices.
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Cheyenne County
Board of Supervisors
Cheyenne County Soil Conservation District
SCS
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service County Committee
ASC
State Game Commission
Alliance
Nebraska
Don Rapp VC
Rapp
Extension Service
Scotishluft
Pegeys Kineest
Bob Noester
Ray Davis
Herb Krauter
Tes Runge Uhild
Deere's Land Returned To Union Pacific
The John Deere Company will return a nine acre tract north of Highway 30 in Sidney to Union Pacific after shifting its plans away from a local building. Deere moved its parts distribution from Sidney to Denver and Omaha, citing changing merchandising patterns. The railroad tract, once landscaped and prepared for industry, may be leased or sold again, ending Sidney's hopes for a Deere plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NW _ Bell Telephone Co
Telephone Company
Western Electric
City Water and Sewage Department
Thomas Lumber
Water Department
Police
Fire Department
John Deere Company
Union Pacific
Telegraph
Sidney
Denver
Omha
John Deere
Burlington
U.p.-Burlington
Marketing And Transportation Topics At NWGA Meeting
Nebraska Wheat Growers Association plans to discuss marketing and transportation problems of wheat growers as key items at its annual Scottsbluff meeting November 16 to 18. Five permanent committees and chairmen are named, with a program committee to set goals for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Nebraska Wheat Growers Association
Scottsbluff
Viannie Kreader
NWGA
Kreader
John Lienemann Scottsbluff
William Colwell
Hay Springs
Robert Rauner Gurlev
Bull Pribbeno
Faders
Robert Stoddard
Harrisburg
Tourer Moller Gurlev
Nebraska
Wyoming
Sidney Delegation To Air Service Hearings Plans Strong Protest
Sidney plans to send three representatives to a Lincoln CAB hearing on Frontier Airlines to argue continued southern Nebraska service. Delegation members will testify that Frontier service is inferior, advertising has lagged, public relations are weak, and the route should stay until communities meet responsibilities. If adopted, Sidney’s position marks a firm, prolonged battle over air service survival amid a broader Nebraska dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Lincoln
Civil Aeronautics Board
Frontier Air Lines
Nebraska
Frontier
Sidney Chamber of
CAB
State Railway Commission
O.K
Frontier Service
Southern
Chamber of Commerce Re evaluation Committee Set for 1962 Dues Review
The re evaluation committee met to assess 1962 plans and dues methods. It aims to raise membership investment to 75 to 80 percent of potential, expand budget if needed, and present recommendations to the board. Members include L A Lindstrom, Don Jorgenson, Bill Usher, John Scholl, John Elwell Jr., and Neal Atkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Board of
L A_ Lindstrom
Don Jorgenson
Bill Usher
John Scholl
John Elwell, Jr
Neal Atkins
Another Election On School Plant Is Set
OGALLALA November 17 set for Ogal lala’s second bond issue for a proposed new High School. The Board of Education fixed a $498,000 bond, to be voted at the Fire Hall from am to pm. The sum is about $831,000 less than the original $829,000 attempts, with prior revisions reducing to an estimated $575,000 two weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogallala
Board of Education
Lincoln Architects
Emerson and Clark
Randy Stimka Wins Monkey Age Guess at Theater Promotion
Randy Stimka of 1628 10th Ave won a theater promotion by guessing a monkey's age as 7 months 2 weeks. The correct age was 7 months 21 days. Steve Slocum of 728 Maple St placed second with 7 months and won a months theater pass. Ronnie Smith of Sidney was involved with an eight and a half month guess and received a two week tax pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randy Stimka
10Th Ave
Randy
Steve Slocum
Maple St
Ronnie Smith
Sidney
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VEW
Craig
Hajek
Hallowe'en
Shin Frazee
Randall Hrbeck
Leslie Pederson
Deborah Martin
N.W. Bell
Nebraska United Chambers of Commerce
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
PVO
Deere
Air Service
Frontier Air Line
Frontier Airlines
L. B. Maytag, Jr
Maytag
Monkey
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