Commission to consider bids for land in Clarkson and Knowles Additions
Cheyenne County Commissioners will meet tomorrow October 1 at the courthouse to review three land sale items. They will authorize sales of lots six seven eight in block six Clarkson Addition Sidney an offer to buy lot two block one Knowles Addition Sidney and notify the County Treasurer to sell the north half of block 15 Clarkson Addition Sidney.
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Women plan road safety at Governor's Conference
The Ladies Division of the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce will attend the 7th Annual Governor's Conference of the Nebraska Women for Highway Safety in Ogallala. The 10 am to 3 pm meeting at the Holiday Inn includes highway safety talks, an accident prevention film, and an ASAP alcohol safety program briefing. E Laine Weyerts urges wide representation. contact numbers are 884-2344 or 884-9350 in Gurley.
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Fewer Cheyenne County Students Enter Fall School Year
Cheyenne County schools report overall enrollment decline due to low birth rates and families leaving the area since the late 1960s. Dalton Lodgepole and Potter show small gains from new residents, while Kindergarten enrollments are shrinking. Sidney Public Schools record 1,642 students, down from 1,703 last year, including 121 in Kindergarten.
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Hyde entry wins Sidney Telegraph football contest
Dean Hyde of 720 Olson Drive topped the Sidney Telegraph football contest by predicting 18 of 20 games correctly to win $25 this week. Eight runners-up tied at 17 of 20, including Jack Thorpe and Mollie Schnell, with listed games featuring Southern California over Pittsburgh and Clemson over Georgia Tech among others.
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Frost nips pumpkins in Western Nebraska
The Associated Press reports frost touched parts of Nebraska with 22 degrees at Valentine and North Platte. Valetine’s 12 degree September low records a new historic cold for the month. Beatrice reached 87 for the high as frost is expected Monday night with 28 to 36 degree lows, then a slow warmup Tuesday as a high pressure system shifts east.
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North Dakota
Sidney United Fund kicks off with 3086 pledge toward 13000 goal
The Sidney United Fund reports 3086 raised, 23 percent of its 13000 goal as the business drive starts this week. Chair Bill Wolf seeks more volunteers for a one day drive and a kickoff at 7 30 p m at Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce offices.
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Cheyenne County
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United Fund
Frank Partsch
Union Pacific Exhibit At I80 Dedication In Sidney
The Union Pacific will display modern equipment at the Interstate 80 dedication in Sidney on October 18. The show includes a large locomotive a red white and blue grain car a flag car a double door box car and a caboose. A traveling historical display inside the box car will narrate UP history from its beginnings to today and will be open for public viewing. A parade art exhibits essay contest and various races accompany the dedication day events.
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Sidney
Richard D. Tincher
E.K Yanney
Tincher
Union Pacific Railroad
I-80 Seen as Boost to Economy in Nebraska
Fred Nelson of the Department of Roads says western Nebraska will gain a healthy economic lift when I-80 opens on October 19. State studies show tourism traffic along I-80 exceeds other routes, aiding attractions like Stuhr Museum, Pony Express Station, Fort Kearny State Park, and Buffalo Bill’s Scouts Rest Ranch, largely due to interstate travel. Dedication ceremonies are planned with national and state dignitaries. the Oct. 19 event occurs near Sidney at 4 pm.
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Kearney
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Sidney
Gas price drop seen in state
The Cornhusker Motor Club reports a survey of 91 Nebraska stations shows a slight drop in gas prices over 30 days. Regular average 55.5 cents, premium 59.4 cents, with regular 48.9 to 58.6 cents and premium 52.9 to 62.9 cents. 20 stations lack no lead fuel, Hastings sees a mini gas war expected to end soon.
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Hogeland Variety undergoes major interior remodeling
Hogeland Variety at 1026 Illinois St is undergoing a complete interior facelift including a new floor, paneling, painting, new shelves and counters, and carpet. Owner Preston Hogeland says the store hopes to finish by week’s end and expand the hobby crafts pets and fabric departments. He has run the shop for eight years since moving from Chadron.
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Hogeland
Chadron
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