Sidney town traditions and festivities fuel annual celebrations
A long fragmented item notes Sidney Nebraska named for railroad engineer Sidney Dillon and features local legends about a postcard sign. It mentions upcoming events including Dalton Fall Festival Potter Days Caron celebrations and Shrine ceremony with multiple groups planning gatherings across mid September and late month.
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Phaney
Sdney
Ot Sidney
Robert Sidney
Sidney
Union Pacific
Sidney Dillon
John Havens Baker Lowe
Dalton
Potter
Caron
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Community gathering and local anecdotes from Sidney region
A casual notice describes a meeting at Fort Sidney at 6 pm Thursday open to everyone with a good meal. The piece then shares sketches of local life including wild fruit near Sidney, a wedding of Phil Haneman and Carol Fastenau, a Las Vegas reference, and various light vignettes about neighbors and daily events.
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Fort Sidney
Sidney
Dalton
Mitchell
Las Vegas
Phil Hanneman
Carol Fastenau
Tri County Irrigation District Celebrates 25th Anniversary
The Tri County area marks 25 years since the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District formed on July 24 1933. The district won PWA support in 1935 with irrigation canals reservoirs and power plants. construction began 1936 for irrigation works and 1938 for power structures. About 500 people attended the celebration recalling the long fight for irrigation and hydroelectric power in South Central Nebraska.
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Nebraska
PWA
Tri-County
Breed
Third In A Series Voters Decide In November On Legalization Of Bingo
Nebraska voters face a November ballot issue to amend the constitution to allow licensing and regulation of bingo by nonprofit associations. The measure bans agents or lessees operating on a percent basis and stems from petitions led by veterans groups. The topic follows past era bets on unicameralism prohibition repeal and pari mutuel betting.
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Nebraska
Nebraska Press Association News Service
Nebraska Veterans of Foreign Wars
Order of Eagles
Lincoln
Legacy of Kingsley and McConaughy Shaped Tri County Irrigation
The article traces the origins of the Tri County Irrigation District rooted in 1908 when George P Kingsley championed irrigation after hearing about water benefits from McConaughy. It highlights the Kingsley family role, the naming of Kingsley Dam for Charles McConaughy, and the long-time contributions of George Kingsley and Donald B Kingsley, with Ralph Canaday and George E Johnson singled out for 25 years of service and early District advocacy before 1933.
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Tri-County
Platte
George Kingsley
Donald B
Fred R. Kingsley
Charles McConaughy
McConaughy
Kingsley
Ralph Canaday
Olantaton
George E Johnson
Platte River
Nebraskans Recall Irrigation Districts Early Growth
In 1915 state engineer status and leadership roles shaped the district. Carole LB Miller has served on the board since 1938, with two men and Miller guiding the district through completion of Korsgstep dam in 1941. The district operates long enough that many Nebraskans forget the 1930s drought.
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Carole LB Miler
Aimes
Willig Prevails in Washington Pock Handi Cap Race
Wile shoe maker Wili? forecast in racing notes. In a Tabor Day race a horse named Willig beat Jet Action to claim the win. History cites Willig's chances in 1955 1956 and later years as noted by AP in Chicago.
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Willi
Suor
Chicago
Wile Shoemaker
Joeney
Washington
Round Rach
Willig Wen
KSID Radio Schedule for Thursday and Friday
The KSID timetable lists programs by half hour such as Sign On Sunrise Serenade News Weather Co operate Time News Around The World Music For You Three Ts Ringo Breakfast Club Record Varieties Shopping Hospital News Panhandle Club Notes News Weather Livestock Markets Trading Post Baseball Game of Day Music In The Afternoon Oddities In The News Under the Capitol Dome Musical Interlude John Daly Paul Harvey News John W Vandercook Record Varieties Late News Weather House of Wax Sign Off Friday
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Capitol Dome
John Daly
Paul Harvey
John W. Vandercook
House of Wax
Dalton
Salt awareness text for meat stuffing caution
Slow salt use in preparing stuffing for meat or fish when the base already contains salt. A cracker crafts guidance emphasize reducing seasoning to avoid over salting and preserve flavor balance.
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