South Africa exchange student recalls year abroad
Patti Whetstone of Columbus High School spent a year in the Cape Province with the American Field Service, living with the Wasdell family near Alice. She describes the strict boarding school routine, modern South Africa, and adapting to local customs while maintaining her Nebraskan identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stan Lewsorst
Patti Whetstone
South Africa
Columbus High School
Patti
Nell Whetstone
Cape
Republic of South Africa
Therogram
American Field Service
New York
Barry Wasdell
Alice
Wasdells
Wasdell
Leslie
Patrick
Lallette
Africa
Eunice
Watt
Kaffrarian High School
King Williamstown
Nursing major Mary Shonka engaged to Charles May
Mary Sue Shonka a nursing major and a 1972 Scotus High School graduate, and Charles Shawn May of Fremont, a 1972 Fremont High School graduate majoring in business at Nebraska Lincoln, are engaged to marry on August 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska-Lincoln
Mary Sue ‘Shonka
Charles Shawn May
Glenn T. Shonka
Scotus High School
Charles B. May
Fremont
Fremont High
Un-L
25th Anniversary Open House for Gerald and Janicek
Mr and Mrs Gerald E Janicek celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house on Saturday January 31 from 11 pm at St Joseph Hall rural Bellwood. Family and friends are invited to attend at the Bellwood venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald E. Janicek
St. Joseph Hall
Bellwood
Married couple records reveal 1961 Schuyler ceremony
Gerald and LaVetta wed February 1, 1961 at St Mary Catholic Church Schuyler with the late Rev Victor Herman presiding. No invitations are being mailed for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Gerald
LaVetta
St Mary Catholic Church
Schuyler
Victor Herman
Heloise urges volunteers to visit nursing homes
Encourages regular visits to lonely residents, suggesting simple kindnesses. Recommends bringing magazines, books, and small items, adopting a resident for outings, and inviting youths to visit to brighten days. Emphasizes asking staff what is needed and sharing time to help both giver and receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nursing, Home
Sue
Couple to wed in Genoa amid Monroe plans
Genoa residents Peggy Marie Frey and Michael Dean Frey announce their engagement and upcoming wedding planned for the 27th. Peggy works near Columbus at Alco Discount. Michael is employed by Gun Irrigation in Silver Creek. Both attend Genoa High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ens Matoger
Monroe
Peggy Marie
Michael Dean Frey
Harold Frey
Genoa
Alco Discount
Columbus
Gun Irrigation
Silver Creek
Genoa High
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Leigh Neney Bakenhus
Arthur Schreibered
Leigh Woman's Club
Edward Busse
Jody
Kim
Richard Busse
Lincoln
Arthur Schreiber Jr
Shelley
Vernon Masty
Madison
Colleen Schreiber
Stacy Reich
Christy Liermann
Julie Reichmuth
Leigh
Telegram
Sava
Kaffrarian
Stan Linhorst
By Sone Heer
Cummays
Chilran
San Acro
Cowra Glemibus
Anon
Dean Abby
Abby
Church Ladies Aid
Sor
Mary Sueshonka
Eloise
Heloise
Indaw
D. G
Fleischer Rexall
Chicago
Columbia
A&m
ART Garfunkel
BIA
23Rd
Nebraska
Loose Diamond Sale
Brodkey
Brodkey Boys
Merten
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