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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1968
Page
1
Nebraska oil men celebrate a busy week as the oil gas commission approves twelve drilling permits across five counties including Cheyenne. Observers say the search for new reserves is far from over despite a long term taper.
In Nebraska the northwest corner of the state around Sioux Dawes and Box Butte counties holds near two million acres under oil gas lease. A major drilling push is not set to begin until 1969 while Cheyenne Banner Kimball Morrill and Red Willow counties see action. Oil income tops multi millions with over one million barrels monthly. Longtime producers like Bertramson Field in Kimball County gain new life as secondary recovery projects plan for fields nearing end of primary production.
The state sees two new discoveries at Mead No 1 in Banner County and Peterson No 1 in Kimball County. Mead No 1 shows initial productivity with water present, while Peterson No 1 is a tested over one mile east of Simpson Field. A Dalton area venture along with Nelson No 1-B offset to Baack faced failure over the weekend, with Baack on pump about two weeks and potential impact on future drilling decisions. The new field remains unnamed.
Denver based Petroleum Information notes Western Nebraska oil exploration plans in Kimball County and surrounding areas. Bander & Couch, Doheny, LeClair Operating, International Energy, Aetco Oil, King Resources, Curtis Witt & Associates, B W Drilling, Buttes Gas & Oil, Carlyle Oil Producers and Midwest Oil announce multiple wildcat and Reagan tests. Targets include J sand and 6,000 foot depth prospects in Kimball, Banner, Hartville, Cheyenne and Red Willow counties with fields such as Bourlier, Hruska, Henry, Skull Creek, Monahan, Simpson and Sleepy Hollow.
The Nebraska regulator listed twelve locations for new drilling by Wildcat and Braden Gear linked outfits across Kimball Cheyenne and Banner counties. Projects involve LeClair International Artco Carlyle King Skelly Curtis Doheny and others with J sand and Skull Creek formations, rough coordinates and lease details.
The Panhandle forecast calls for fair, mild conditions this afternoon tonight and Tuesday with highs from 70 to 80 and lows 35 to 45. Precipitation chances remain below 5 percent through Tuesday. The five day outlook shows temperatures 2 degrees below normal from Tuesday to Saturday, with cooler periods and a chance of showers mid week, highs in the 60s and lows in the 30s.
Ray Davis of Potter was reelected last Friday to a three year term as chairman of the Agricultural Conservation and Stabilization Service county committee. Lester Runge of Sidney was elected vice chairman, with Robert Rexroth of Sidney and Arnold Draper of Dalton serving as alternates for one year. An orientation meeting for committee members is set for Oct 30. The group administers ASCS farm programs including conservation, feed grain, wheat, wool, sugar, price support and storage facility loans.
Frank Mattoon announces a Wot ers Breakfast honoring Sen. Roman Hruska to be held Tuesday Oct 15 in Sidney. A joint meeting of the Cheyenne County central committee and Federated Republican Women is set for Wednesday Oct 2 at 8 p.m. at Fort Sidney Motor Hotel to discuss ticket sales registration and arrangements for speaking with Hruska. The senator will arrive Oct 14 and speak to the Rotary Club before meeting groups.
The 1969 United Fund drive in Sidney targets a modest $13,200, less than $2 per person, to support eight member organizations including the Red Cross, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, USO, Kings Daughters, Salvation Army, Muscular Dystrophy, and National Travelers Aid, with leaders stressing local impact and frugal administration. Residents are urged to sacrifice small luxuries to meet the goal and help youth, servicemen, and the underprivileged.
Earl A. Moore 64 a Sidney resident since 1950 died Sunday at St Marys Hospital Scottsbluff after six weeks there. Funeral 10 AM Wednesday at St Patrick's Church Rev Lambert Phillips officiating. Burial Greenwood Cemetery. Rosary 7 PM Tuesday in Craig-Holechek Funeral Home. Survived by widow one daughter three brothers two sisters and three grandchildren. Preceded by parents and one sister.
The City of Sidney filed in District Court for 2289.27 against L. H. Russell Inc the former manager of Fort Sidney Motor Hotel. Utilities bills from June 24 1968 to September 16 1968 are sought. Russell appeared voluntarily and city council authorized filing.
Last week Chas Pfizer and Co Inc bought the saf flower mill on Sidney's east edge for processing hops for brewing. Redi-Hop, a pre isomerized hop emulsion, promises uniform flavor, reduced wort losses, easier handling, and worldwide use across brewing methods. Pfizer touts advantages including better quality control, elimination of spent hop disposal, and post fermentation hopping options.
The Agriculture Department announced unrestricted beet acreage for the 1969 sugar beet crop. There were no allotments for 1967 or 1968. The decision aims to keep acreage unrestricted because beet sugar reserve stocks are expected to be smaller than desirable next year.
Nebraska Jaycee President Frank Smith visited the Sidney District B meeting Sunday afternoon. Earl Cooper state vice president in charge of District B and Bob Van Meter Sidney Jaycee president joined him. About 70 Jaycees from six chapters attended to plan future state district and area meetings and discuss Jaycee activities. Norman Cogil of Sidney led the event.
A Nebraska native poet and Denver resident Helen Lowrie Marshall will visit Sidney for an autograph session at The Book Keepers Thursday Oct 3 from 10 to 11 30 a m then speak at the Presbyterian Womens Association meeting at 1 30 p m and return for autographs from 3 to 5 p m at The Book Keepers open to the public.
Sidney High Principal George Hinn announces Michael Peetz son of Mr and Mrs John Peetz Jr is among the top 2 percent of 1969 high school graduates in the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. He sits just below the 15 000 semifinalists named by NMSC.
The Sidney Elks Lodge will open bids on Wednesday October 9 for a remodeling and modernization program. Bid opening was delayed from last week due to subcontractors needing more time to prepare bids, says Exalted Ruler Robert Wait.
Sidney Police investigated several vandalism incidents and a theft weekend. Larson Machinery Co reported a window broken and a four horsepower Briggs and Stratton motor stolen. Don Schilz camper damaged by a hole in its side. U‑haul and other vehicle windows broken. no major losses reported.
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