Easter Families Gather In Sidney For Holiday Dinners
A long list of local families and guests plan Easter weekend gatherings across Sidney. Mr and Mrs Leo Gorman host relatives from Min den Chadron and Laramie. Others journey from Denver Mesa and Lincoln to visit kin and celebrate spring vacation plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Gorman
Tom
Minden
Marilyn
Chadron
Mike
Laramie
Coleen
Ted
Julia Zwickl
Gorman
Leo Zwickl
Ed Haupt
Sterling
Caleb Eddy
Mrs
Bob Eddy
Bill Eddy
Lincoln
Sidney Telegraph
Florence Jackson
Charles Parks
Denver
Mr. Parks
Mrs. Jackson
Sidney B and EPW Meet Monday
The Sidney Business and Professional Women will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday. Special guest Mrs Selma Hammond of Kimball District 6 chairman will attend. Rotary exchange student Miss Sharon Kaylor will speak on her experiences in Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Business and Professional
Selma Hammond
Kimball
District 6
Sharon Kaylor
Rotary
Australia
Sioux Damsels Entertain At Potluck Dinner
Sioux Damsels met Tuesday evening April 5 at 6 30 p m for a covered dish dinner at the Officers Club. Husbands and members of Sioux Ladies Club Hill Top Homemakers Extension Club and Community Church Circle joined the program. Door prizes went to Mr and Mrs Dale Chambers and Harvey Headley. Colonel Williams recapped past Depot activities and introduced Charles Ham of Wheat Belt Public Power District who spoke on his Viet Nam trip with photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Officers Club
Sioux Ladies Club
Hill Top Homemakers Extension Club
Community Church Circle
Dale Chambers
Harvey Headley
Williams
Charles Ham
Wheat Belt Public Power District
Viet Nam
Garden Clubs Meet District Conference in Dalton
The Federated Garden Clubs of Nebraska District 12 will hold a spring conference in Dalton on April 13. An all-day session starts at 9 a m with a covered dish luncheon at noon, open to members and others. district towns include Kimball Dalton Big Springs Oshkosh Scottsbluff Sidney Chappell Dix Bushnell Gurley and Minatare with Mrs Albert Peterson of Kimball as district director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Garden Clubs of Nebraska
Dalton
Kimball
Big Springs
Oshkosh
Scottsbluff
Sidney
Chappell
Dix
Bushnell
Gurley
Minatare
Albert Peterson
Sorority District Meet Hosted by Epison Sigma Alpha Chapter
Ep silon Sigma Alpha district meeting hosted by Alpha Iota chapter in Sidney on April 17 begins at 1 p.m. at Mrs LeRoy Hadden home. Mrs Robert Willis, Alpha Iota president, and district coordinator Mrs Vivian Christiansen of Kimball will lead. Delegations from Kimball Dix Scottsbluff Ogallala Sidney attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority
Sidney
Alpha Iota
Robert Willis
LeRoy Hadden
Vivian Christiansen
Kimball
Dix
Scottsbluff
Ogallala
St Pauls Ladies Aid Meeting At St Pauls Sidney
The Ladies Aid of St Pauls Lutheran Church in Sidney met Thursday at Fellowship Hall with 26 members and one guest Mrs Walter Seefeldt. Rev Seefeldt led devotions and lesson. Mrs Henry Haupt presided. They will serve a 630 am Easter sunrise service and adopt Easter lilies for three persons. Next meeting May 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Sidney
Walter Seefeldt
Pic
Seefeldt
Trinity Lutheran Church
South Divide
Henry Haupt
Polinski
Martha Aurich
Kenneth Mitchell
Wendell Johnson
Howard Madden
Open Meeting of Beta Alpha Sorority Rush Ee
The open rush meeting of Beta Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi was held Wednesday at Mrs. Robert Wilcox home. Guests included Mrs. Larry Thompson Mrs. Mark Krys l Mrs. Doug Earnhart and Mrs. Duane Golden led a candlelit skit on Life Learning and Friendship. A awards table showcased sorority honors and the chapter scrapbook Benny Hochman was guest speaker. Co hostess was Mrs. Gary Rempe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Alpha Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Robert Wilcox
Larry Thompson
Mark Krysl
Doug Earnhart
Duane Golden
Benny Hochman
Gary Rempe
Chadron State to Host Summer Arts Festival for Teens
Chadron State College will sponsor a Summer fine arts festival from May 29 to June 5 for high school students in grades 9 through 12. The program offers art and music training, campus life previews, and joint activities culminating in a recital and exhibition. Cost is $32 per student, with registration closing May 14 and Mrs. Holmberg as the contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadron State College
Harry E. Holmberg
Chadron State Colege
St Patrick’s Staters Named as Boy’s Stater
Larry Schmitt, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Schmitt of Big Springs, is named St Patrick’s Stater at St Patrick’s Academy. He serves as vice president of the Lettermen’s Club, junior class representative on the Student Council, and participates in track, football and basketball. Alternate Matt Helbert, son of Mr and Mrs Ed Helbert of Sidney, also participates in football basketball and golf and is a Lettermen’s Club member. Both boys are active in student affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s Academy
Larry Schmitt
Robert Schmitt
Big Springs
Larry
Lettermen
Matt Helbert
Ed. Helbert
Sidney
Matt
Annual Spring Parents Night Set For April 13
The Sidney Junior and Senior High Schools invite parents to Spring Parents Night on Wednesday April 13 at 7 pm with an orientation for families of incoming seventh graders at 7 30 pm. A film Life's Higher Goals airs at 8 pm and demonstrations run 7 to 8 pm in various rooms. The program includes council candidate introductions and a sixth through eleventh grade parent meeting to elect the Parents Advisory Council for 1966 67. Refreshments follow in the cafeteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Parents Advisory Council
Sidney
Charles Ham
Lloyd Talib
H. N. Rhoades
Lew Wilson
M. C. Sherrerd
Lewis Mehling
James Thompson
R. C. Cunningham
C. J. Cornelius Rollin Blome
Wendell Abrams
Benny Hochman
Marriage Announced Cheryl Adams Weds Wayne DeWeese
Mr and Mrs Ashby Adams of Bridgeport announce the marriage of their daughter Cheryl Louise to Wayne DeWeese son of Mr and Mrs Gene DeWeese of Sidney. The ceremony took place Saturday April 2 at First Baptist Church Bridgeport with Rev Dale Falk officiating. The couple will reside in Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashby Adams
Bridgeport
Cheryl Louise
Wayne DeWeese
Gene DeWeese
Sidney
First Baptist Church
Dale Falk
Janelle
Robert de Weese
Lori Adams
Laureen Falk
Robert
Donald Westman
Honeycomb Extension Club Meets in April
The Honeycomb Extension Club gathered April 5 at Mrs. Doug Harlan’s home. Mrs. John Hart presented a lesson titled The Truth About Common Ailments. Mrs. Wesley Bills led the business meeting and discussed the 1966 county fair book. The next gathering will be at Mrs. Bills’ home in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honeycomb Extension Club
Doug Harlan
John Hart
Wesley Bills
Bills
Sidney Lions Club met with 27 members at Fort Sidney Motel
The Sidney Lions Club gathered Wednesday at noon with 27 members, led by President John Scholl. Anthony Simunaci reported on the Easter Egg hunt set for Saturday April 9 at 9 4 m. A nominating slate for May elections was presented, and Elmer Weber announced a recognition day for Sheriff W W Schulz on June 18. Den 6 met at Mrs Renterias. Nick Schulz and Bill Meysenburg named officers. The group visited a museum and A&W for treats, then held flag ceremony at the church basement and distributed Scouting Expo tickets for Saturday April 16 1966.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Lions Club
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
John Scholl
Anthony Simunaci
Lion Elmer Weber
W. W.schulz
Nick Schilz
Pierre
Sidney High Boy State Candidate Named
Sidney High School student Tom Edwards son of Dr. and Mrs. James Edwards is announced by the Sidney Rotary Club as the Boy State candidate for Lincoln Boys State in June. Alternate is Daryl Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Edwards
James Edwards
Sidney Rotary Club
Sidney High School
Lincoln
Daryl Johnson
Robert L. Johnson
Weekend local events calendar April list of club activities
Prairie Schooners Square Dance Club dances April 9 at 8 p.m. in the 4-H building. TOPS Club bake sale at Safeway. Sunrise services April 10 at Masonic Temple 6 30 a.m. April 11 Past Matrons Club meets at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Ackerman’s home. DeMolay installation 7 30 p.m. Rodney Jobman master of counselor elect at Masonic Temple. Sidney Business and Professional Women meet April 11 6 30 p.m. Fort Sidney Motor Hotel. District 6 director Mrs. Selma Hammond to attend. April 12 Mrs. George Bennett hosts O N O Club at 7 30 p.m. April 13 Silver Belles and Beaux Square Dance Club at Central School auditorium 8 p.m. Providence Chapter No. 108 ceremony of initiation at Masonic Temple. April 14 Smorgasbord at Youth Center 5 30 p.m. St Patrick’s Altar Society co chairmen Mrs. Russell George and Mrs. Marvel Brannock. April 16 St Patrick’s High School Senior Class car wash 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Collins Sinclair 12th and Illinois 1.50 per car. A Night In Vegas at the Youth Center by Knights of Columbus begins 6 30 p.m. with social hour followed by Smorgasbord and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s Altar Society
Russell George
Marvel Brannock
St. Patrick’s High School
Collins Sinclair
12Th
Illinois
Vegas
Youth Center
The
Knights of Columbus
St Patrick 3 Academy Menu for April 11 to April 18
School calendar shows no classes on April 11 and April 15. Lunch options include April 12 hot dogs with baked beans and brownies, April 13 fried chicken with prune sauce, April 14 beef and potato casserole, and April 18 creamed chicken on biscuits with buttered peas and chocolate cake. Each meal includes a half pint of milk.
Deadline Looms for Wheatbelt Essay Contest Winners
The Wheatbelt Public Power District announces its 1966 essay contest with a April 15 deadline. Sophomores and juniors in Wheatbelt service areas may win a week in Washington, D C, in June, with first prize for a boy and a girl and runners up receiving transistor radios. Last year’s winners were Pam Gell of Sidney and Barry Bruns of Chappell. Essays must be 500 words or fewer and cover The Value of Rural Electrification In Our Home and Community. Application blanks are available at the Wheatbelt office in Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheatbelt Public Power District
Wheatbelt
Washington, D. C
Pam Gell
Sidney
Barry Bruns
Chappell
LC Women Attend Alliance Meet in Alliance
Eight Lutheran Church Women and Pastor Lew Meissner of Lodgepole attended the West District Assembly in Alliance on April 1. Morning speakers included Tabitha Home and Immanuel Deaconess Institute representatives. Dr. Reuben Swanson and Pastor Youngquist led afternoon discussions on youth and our response. Mrs. Harold Ahlschwede was installed West District Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Lew Meissner
Lodgepole
West District
Alliance
Myron Carlson
Chappell
Leonard Benzel
Tabitha Home
Lincoln Bethphare
Axtell
Immanuel Deaconess Institute
Omaha
John Slice
North Platte
Fred Oelendorf
Synod
Reuben Swanson
Pastor Youngquist
Midland College
Fremont
Harold Ahlschwede
Gurley
New West District
Knight Merrihew
Alex Wacker
Immanuel
David Nelson
Walter Dykman
Ed. Stewart
Floyd Franss
Paul Fraass
Lawrence Miller
Lloyd Dykman
Pastor Meissner
Women’s Society of Christian Service Met in Sidney
The Women's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church in Sidney met Thursday afternoon. Devotions and a lesson by Mrs. Robert Spearow, with Rev. John E. Stayton as guest speaker on Our Gateway To Eternity, opened the program. Mrs. George Niekum led the business meeting, with reports from committee secretaries and a conference report by Mrs. Stayton. The district spring meeting was announced for Alliance on April 22, and Tea was served by Circle 5. thirty-eight members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Sidney
Robert Spearow
John E. Stayton
Fellowship Hall
George Niekum
Women’s Society
Grand Island
John Stayton
Circle 5
Former Nebraskans roster project seeks California names
Bill Breitzman of Anaheim is compiling a list of former Sidney and Nebraska residents living in California. Write to him at 2953 W Roseland Circle in Anaheim to be included. The Junior Leaders met at the 4 H building choosing next year’s ski trip and fund raising ideas. Robbe Rexroth’s entry won fairground entrance drawings. Centennial projects were explained and May 10 meetings urged. projects must be signed up by May 15. A Massachusetts Exchange special meeting followed the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Breitzman
Anaheim
Calif
Sidney
Nebraska
California
Mr. Breitzman
W. Roseland Circle
Robbe Rexroth
Massachusetts Exchange
Engagement Notice for Linda Crume and Richard Touney
Mr and Mrs Val Crume of Nebraska City announce the engagement of their daughter Linda Irene to Richard Eugene son of Mr and Mrs Fred Touney of Sidney No wedding date has been set Miss Crume a Nebraska City High School graduate works with Dr B J Sanchez as a dental assistant and receptionist Mr Rooney a Sidney High School graduate and Kearney State College alum has taught in the Nebraska City School system for two years and is pursuing a Masters at the University of Nebraska He is a member of Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Stewart
Avenue C
Kearney
Stewart
Lorenzo High School
Kearney State College
Marion Teel
Kansas City
Kans
Sidney
Gene Wahrman
Teel
Sidney High School
Clinton Steadman
Kimball
Dana
Larry Travis
Edward Travis
Miss Steadman
Val Crume
Nebraska City
Neb
Linda Irene
Richard Eugene
Fred Touney
Miss Crume
Nebraska City High School
B. J. Sanchez
Rooney
University of Nebraska
Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity
Jehovahs Witnesses Meet at Douglas State Fairgrounds
Witnesses Attend Meet 524 heard key address of semi annual assembly at Douglas Wyoming State Fairgrounds. Dale Green reported 19 new ministers ordained on Apr 2. Holten urged that God is alive and kingdom will improve world conditions. Attendees from Sidney included Green family and several others. volunteers staffed publicity, refreshments, and cafeteria services for the delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Holien
Douglas
Sidney
Dale Green
Lawrence Simpson
Virginia Baker
Minerva McKee
James Freuden
Freuden
Mrs. Simpson
Knights Templar Conclave set in Lincoln 94th annual meet
The Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Nebraska will hold its 94th Annual Conclave April 14 and 15 at the Hotel Lincoln Lincoln with guests from multiple states led by Wayne W. Reese. A 30th annual Past Commanders' Banquet, Devotional Service and Memorial Service accompany sessions and an Order of Malta conferment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templar of
Nebraska
Lincoln
John L. Crofts, Sr
Nakomis
Florida
Knights Templar
U.S.A
Iowa
South Dakota
Kansas
Missouri
Colorado
Wyoming
North Dakota
Wayne W. Reese
Mt. Moriah Commandery No. 4
Order of Malta
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Frank Loch
Los Angeles
Lochs
Old Mexico
San Diego
Loch Home
Jerome Lenzen
Dennis Loch
Norman Steffens
Carl Borcher
Norman Rushman
Borcher
Steffens
Rushman
Mr. Steffens
Ivan Fehringer
N. F. Leypoldt
Loretta Fehringer
Vic Bellairs
Venango
Kenneth Camden
Wheatland
Wyo
Jack Dinnel
Roswell Robinson
Steven
Mr. Robinson
Mary Lanning Hospital
Hastings
Geneva Robinson
Hazel Robinson
Prosser
Clyde Hafers
Doniphan
Glen Hafers
Phillips
Janie Misegadis
Paul Misegadis
Business College
Kenneth Bagby
Blair, Neb
Charles Bagby
Arnold Muehling
Marvin Jacobsen
Karen
Kathy
Muehlings
Darrel
Dave
Lynn Steffens
Bob Steffens
Jacobsen
Richard DeManche
Boulder, Colo
DeManche
Frank Car«ey
Bryan Wicks
Clark Wicks
Leon Lafler
Mesa, Ariz
Sidney B&epw
Garden Club
St. Paul’s Ladies Aid
Peri Ann Miller
Rick Miller
Barbara Ward
John Ward
Shelter House
Legion Park
Thomas Garner
Douglas Hoppes
Kim * Miller
Kelley Miller
Karen Kuehns
Jerry van Natter
Rodney Warren
Susan Hendee
Jean Ward
Becky Ward
Esther Heath
Diane
St. Patrick’s Staters
Honeycomb Club
DEN
Billy Meysenburg
Sidney High
Prairie Schooners Square Dance Club
Tops “Club
Safeway
Masonic Temple
CES
W. P. Ackerman
DeMolay
Rodney Jobman
Cinna
George Bennett
Central School Auditorium
Providence Chapter
San Antonio
Tex
Robert L. Hurst
Howard L. Hurst
Lackland Afb
Lodgepole High School
Lackland
Parks Business College
Marysville
Larry G.rohde
Donna
Leona Shelley
Jackson St
U. S. Air Force
Rhode
Beale Afb
Strategic Air Command
America
Randy Rohde
Scotts Bluff
St. Patrick
Academy
WSCS
Nebraskans
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