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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1961

Page

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Sidney's Crazy Days promotes rock bottom prices

Sidney merchants unleash Crazy Days a weekend of wild discounts coordinated by the Chamber of Commerce retail committee. The Sidney Telegraph highlights top grade merchandise at rock bottom prices and urges residents to shop all lines for substantial savings, calling Sidney one of the west's top trading centers.

Sidney’s Chamber of Commerce Sidney Telegraph Sidney Sidney Retailing West

Sidney newspaper mailing and subscription details

Announcement of second class matter status at Sidney Nebraska post office. It lists change of address to P O Box 219 and subscription rates of 7 dollars per year inside 50 miles, 8 dollars outside, 7 dollars per year by carrier, and single copies at 10 cents.

Sidney Nebr P.O. Box

Change in Lodgepole postmaster reflects party life

In exclusive remarks Sidney editorials outline that postmaster shifts are political appointments rooted in party dynamics. P J Heaton Sr notes the Cheyenne County Democrats paid their dues, while Yanney declined dues and pursued a state board appointment, prompting questions about patronage and party unity.

Lodgepole P. J Heaton Sr Sidney Nebraska Democratic Executive Committee Heaton Sidney Telegraph County Central Committee State Committee Telegraph Yanney Cheyenne County Democratic Committee Democratic County Committee Lincoln State Normal Board Cheyenne Democratic Party Nebraska State Central” Committee State

Prevention Is Only Cure For Radiation Illness Lions Told

Capt Philip Lawless post surgeon Sioux Ordnance Depot told Sidney Lions Club that prevention is the only known treatment for radiation sickness. He warned of fallout dangers and outlined symptoms, half life concepts, shelter protection, and the need for family basements as part of Civil Defense education. The talk covered roentgen units, animal susceptibility, recovery timelines, and future program on a Leader Dog demonstration.

Philip Lawless Sioux Ordnance Depot Sidney Lions Club Lawless Lions Paul Knowls Jane

No Official Notice Of Job Appointment For Lodgepole Postmaster

Mrs Gilbert Helfrich says she has received no official notice of her expected Lodgepole postmaster appointment. She learned of the report from her Sidney home, after applying amid about a dozen candidates. Helfrich, formerly Genevieve Kavanaugh, is married to the late Gilbert Helfrich and has eight children.

Helfrich Gilbert Helfrich Lodgepole Sidney Telegraph George Kavanaugh Sidney Telegraph Genevieve Kavanaugh American National Bank Lodgepole Area Lodgepole School

Rain Delays Field Chores Boosts Wheat Prospects

State agricultural officials report last week’s rain slowed field work but improved moisture for western areas where winds cause soil blowing on newly seeded wheat. Cooler, humid conditions slow crop maturity while corn shows mixed dryness and frost damage reduces soft corn supply. soybeans and safflower harvest progress with wet weather hindering other seeding and planting.

Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics

Wheat stabilization payments to Cheyenne County landowners planned

Cheyenne County ASC office in Sidney processes 1962 wheat stabilization notices mailed to landowners and operators. signup remains closed until Oct 2. payments average 30.1 bushels per acre with $2260 to $2890 per acre for lowest to highest producers, plus extra 30 percent acreage diversion rates from $30.30 to $38.70 per acre. eligibility requires designating acreage to be nonproducing. program aims to reduce overproduction while preserving farmer income.

Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Service Sidney Cheyenne County Don Rapp ASC Rapp

Reeves Blue Boys Show At National Guard Armory

The Sidney Jaycees sponsor a Friday show and dance featuring Jim Reeves and his Blue Boys at the National Guard Armory. Reeves RCA Victor artists and Mickey Mantle partner in Henderson bowling alley operation. Advance tickets $1.75, doors $2.00. time 9 pm to 1 am. Reserve tables via 254-2779.

Sidney Jaycees Jim Reeves Blue Boys National Guard Armory Reeves RCA Victor Mickey Mantle Yankee Slugger Henderson Texas American National Drive Brandin' Iron Kokjer Motors Rudy’s Market Snyders Clothing Star Market

Weather outlook for Yair tonight and Thursday

A brief forecast for Yair shows tonight lows near 25 to 35 degrees with clear to partly cloudy skies. Thursday will bring milder conditions with highs in the 60s and continued dry weather.

ASC Community Workers Praised For Wheat Stabilization

Don Rapp, office manager for the Cheyenne County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, expressed gratitude to local committee members for their work in setting individual farm rates used to compute 1962 wheat stabilization payments. Rates range from 90 to 115 percent of county average, determined by soil type assessments within each farm.

Cheyenne County Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Service Don Rapp Rapp

Closing Out Time On Mail Changed Again

Postmaster Leo Gorman reports changes to closing times at the Sidney post office. eastbound mail on UP Train 104 now ends at 7 p.m. for Sunol Lodge Pole and Chappell routes the track mail also closes at 7 p.m. New schedule lists east bound 8:15 am and 7:00 pm west bound 6:40 am and 4:15 pm south bound 8:30 pm north bound 8:30 pm.

Sidney Leo Gorman Sunol Lodgepole and Chappell

4 H Awards Banquet Set October 14

The 4 H Achievement Awards Banquet will be held Saturday October 14 at the National Guard Armory. A 6 30 p.m potluck opens the event with a circus theme Under The 4 H Big Top Five year and ten year pins will be awarded this year to long time members. The event is organized by Cheyenne County Agents Ivan Lil jegren and Beverly Disco with banquet chairman Bob Rexroth and a large committee handling decorations tables clean up entertainment dining and kitchen duties.

Cheyenne County Ivan Liljegren Beverly Disco National Guard Armory Bob Rexroth Bob Anderson Gene Zwickl Myron Woten

Council Names Engineer For Paving District No 98

E Y Grupe of Scottsbluff was appointed by the City Council to serve as the engineer for Paving District No 98 on Solano Drive in Country Club Heights. The council approved Exide’s $1 647 bid for new power plant storage batteries and set Oct 9 for a Board of Equalization hearing on installing new sidewalks. The City Manager reported 63 broken curbs in several blocks and will notify property owners to repair them.

E Y. Grupe Scottsbluff Solano Drive Country Club Heights Exide Company Tom Coffey F&rea Illinois Jackson Hickory King

Antelope Hit Left To Die On County Road

A motorist struck a back antelope east of the Sioux Ordnance Depot fence this morning and left it in the road. Deputy Brumbaugh and Deputy Morris reported the animal lay with a broken back, and depot guards notified authorities. Skid marks measured 130 feet. driver could face property damage charges.

Sioux Kermit Brumbaugh Gene Morris Brumbaugh

Off-Campus Art Course at Scottsbluff College

An off campus course Art 321 Figure Drawing will be sponsored by Chadron State Teachers College at Scottsbluff College. First class meets Saturday September 30 at 9 am with Michael Bachi as instructor.

Chadron State Teachers College Scottsbluff College Michael Bachi

War Souvenirs Back From Storage Spark Caution

Local residents urged to have war souvenirs checked and deactivated by Sioux Ordnance Depot Surveillance Division or police. Col Harvey Bower notes risks despite sentimental value. Mrs Birdie Myers found a German World War I shell and a homemade powder horn among stored items. Public safety workers will inspect, and may pick up dangerous pieces.

Harvey Bower Sioux Birdie Myers William Rezanina Linden Rehevefon Don Schwamb Sioux Ordnance Depot

Eastern Part Of County To Get 2 Tests

Sam Gary, Denver oil operator, will drill five wildcat wells in the Panhandle, two in Cheyenne County and three in Morrill County. The plan aims to spark activity in an undeveloped area north of Sundl and Lodgepole, with early results pending and several sites listed. A Frontier County discovery by Muffin Drilling reported 560 feet gas and 525 feet oil in the Cherokee Limestone, boosting optimism for regional drilling.

Sam Gary Denver Panhandle Cheyenne County Morrill County Banner County Gary Sundl Lodgepole Rank Gilfry Ingwerson Bayne State Lindberg Baumgartner Oil Co Strandberg Potter Regal Drilling Co Frontier ‘Discovery Nebraska Frontier County Muffin Drilling Co. Et Als Schneider Spring Creek Barger

Lawyers Ask Fee Payments Hearings Set In Estates Case

Law cases fill the docket as District Judge John H Kuns will hear cost and attorney fee disputes in the Ruth Zorn estate next Monday, October 2, in the Cheyenne County district court. Earlier, Kuns rejected motions to exclude Paul Rhodes the executor and his attorney A L Faley and favored a trial in equity rather than by jury. He also addressed child support and divorce matters including Frances Swain versus Jonnie Swain and the New Mexico v Caroline Padilla case with recurring payments ordered.

Ruth Zorn John H Kuns Cheyenne County Vienday Kuns R F Buchanan Roy O. Buchanan Paul Rhodes A L Faley Buchanan Wright, Simons and Garris Heaton & Heaton Equity State of Nebraska Joseph Egging Frances Swain Onnie Swain Frances Regenbo State of New Mexico Caroline Padilla Bugene Braska Gehry

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Crazyville Western Roentgoen Reeves ‘Blue Boys Darrell Meier Cochairmen Harold Ahlschwede Ed Lessman Connie Peetz Jeanne Miller Karen Meier Jerry Miller Wayne Walker Bob Rowan Galen Kriesel Wayne McRoberts Mary Jo Schadegg Cynthia Morris Yables Lloyd Talich Ray Cruise Bob Lafler Eddie Brauer Terry Spiker Don Ray Cruise Jerry Talich Bob Dorman David Peetz Larry Peetz Joe Bonkiewicz Earl Gell Harold Irwin Charles Irwin Arvin Nielsen Clarence Miller Eddie Bivens Ken Messing Darwin Reimers Larry Shelley Cheryl Johnson Carl Kurz Marvin Kettler May Hedges Gilbert Sorge Herbert Rossmeier Kichen Max Childers Vernon Walker Sioux Ordnance Dau Hers Ira Johnson
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