Southern Panhandle 4-H entrants win state fair prizes
Nebraska southern Panhandle 4-H members earned purple and blue ribbons at the State Fair. Teresa Johnson of Sidney won a purple in home environment for a luncheon set. Theresa Thummel of Kimball won a purple in category. Janelle Balfour of Sidney and Chris Lukassen of Kimball scored purples in various textile and clothing divisions. Lori Snyder and others earned blues in photography, safety, and decorating entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Nebraska
Panhandle
Teresa Johnson
Sidney
Theresa Thummel
Kimball
Catesry
Janelle Balfour
Chris Lukassen
Branda Schadegg
Laurie Snyder
Kent Sick
Lodgepole
Christi Deaver
Jean Hopkins
Dalton
Renee Osterday
Chris Lukessen
Lisa Winkleman
Joan Ranson
Connie Twarling
Vicki Lurber
Cheyenne
Deuel
Northwestern Bell seeks $18.5 million rate hike in Nebraska
Northwestern Bell filed with the Public Service Commission for an about 18.5 million dollar rate increase, roughly 10.4 percent for Nebraska customers to earn a fair return. A hearing date is not set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
James Munnelly
PSC
Munnelly
Gas production rises in Nebraska oil fields with new wells
In Cheyenne and Deuel counties Nebraska added over six million cubic feet per day of capacity. Alcoil Oil completed a 2.1 million cubic feet per day well west of Lorenzo. Quest Oil reported 3 million cubic feet potential near Sidney. Alcoi tested a 1.3 million cubic feet well near Chappell. Beren Corp ongoing draws near Potter. Morrill County projects and a Keith County wildcat are planned. In Bartley a 10-year-old was killed in a hunting accident, ruled accidental, parents farm nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne- Deuel County
Nebraska
Alcoil Oil] Co
Lorenzo
Quest Oil Co
Atkins
Sidney
Alcoi
Deuel County
Chappell
Richards Farm
Beren Corp
Potter
Kimball- Cheyenne
Nelson Farm
Morrill County
Keith County
Big Springs
Bartley
Neb
UPI
Dennis Fritz
Monday
Hed Willow
Mike Freeman
Todd Fritz
Martin Fritz
Old Settlers reunion draws thousands over Labor Day weekend
The Labor Day weekend drew thousands to the Lodgepole site for the Old Settlers reunion. Sidney High and St. Pat’s lost opening football games while a writer’s workshop and parent workshop were announced for Sidney events. The Ben Trumps of Sidney will visit the Lions at a fairgrounds event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodgepole
Sidney High
St. Pat’s
Ben Trumps
Sidney
Sidney pledges rise to 1054 for Muscular Dystrophy telethon
Sidney residents pledged 1054 to the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon for Muscular Dystrophy. Mrs. Don Born, pledge center coordinator, reported a near ten percent increase from 1976. The nationwide telethon raised 26841490 in pledges, supporting research into causes and cures. Seven ESA volunteers handled three telephones at Mrs. Born's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Area
Don Born
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Serority
Potter Days Weekend Finalized With Parades Air Show And Dance
Potter Days in western Cheyenne County features a Friday night queen crowning and a Saturday parade dedicated to Ed Cole plus an air show with Rick Bastian. A free Saturday barbecue, a 1 p.m. band concert, and races accompany exhibits at several venues. The football game hosts Melbeta Friday at 7 30 with Thunderbird for the post game dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Ed Cole
Potter High School
Melbeta
Thunderbird
Rick Bastian
Burns
Railrroad
Leyfang
Bank
Gene Wheeler
Don Enevoldsen
Oliver Dam project funding approved by SPNRD board
The South Platte NRD directors approved an 808 500 dollar grant request from the Nebraska Resources Development Fund for the Oliver Recreation Project west of Kimball. The package includes 117 000 in local contributions 300 000 from Game and Parks and 206 856 from RC&D funds. They plan to seek additional federal aid later via the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Resources Development Fund
South Platte Natural Resources District
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Soil Conservation Service
Oliver Recreation
Kimball
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
NRD
Illinois
Sidney school bond plan targets 2.885 million improvement drive
Sidney Board of Education votes Plan B for a bond election in October to fund renovations at all schools, add new shop and home economics areas, and construct additional rooms at North and South Ward, amid busing and neighborhood integrity concerns. Deputy Fire Marshal orders third floor classrooms closed. relocation plans discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Sidney Board of Education
Wilson & Co
Ward
Gerald Radcliffe
Rodney Wilmoth
James Kreidle
of Kirchner, Moore & Company of
Denver
Epstein
Radcliffe
Sidney High School
Ron Reichert
Sidney High Hires Coach Replaces Folda As School Faces Evacuation Order
The board approves Dean Brunson as Sidney High basketball coach replacing Joe Folda. It faces evacuation orders for the third floor, with debate over deadlines and possible lawsuits. Gas bids are awarded to Far-Mor Coop, and the district reports a $74 surplus for 1976-77 despite higher costs. Graduation set for May 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reichert
L. O' Halloran
Gerald Matzke
Matzke
Jack Peetz
Sidney High
Dean Brunson
Red Raiders
Brunson
Florida
Kentucky
Platteview High School
Springfield
Neb
Union Park Junior High School
Orlando
Fla
Florida Tech
Gene ‘‘Torchy
Clark
Mt. Dora High School
Jim Richards
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green
Trimble County High School
Bedford
Union College
Barbourville
Pete Moore
Somerset Community College
Somerset
Union and Somerset Colleges
Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Joe Folda
Sterling, Colo
Far-Mer Coop
Coop
Born
Skelly
Far-Mor
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Telegraph
Marge Bale
Kripal’s, Inc. of
Southern Panhandle
Off -Zeilingger
Cherie Johnson
Ingrid Forsling
Telegraph News Digest
Millard, Neb
Millard
Chicago
Harold Manner
Loyola University
Montgomery, Ala
U.S
Ira DeMent
Cornelia Wallace
George Wallace
Washington
Panama Canal
Carter
Omar Torrijos
United Klans of America
London
James Callaghan
Britain
Central Labor Union Organization
The
Sandhill Wranglers
Oliver Dam
SPNRD
Marathon
Oliver
South Platte Basin
Platte Basin Nrds
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