Around The Town Highlights Weekend Visits and Travel
San Pablo California residents Mr and Mrs L C Wickstrom arrived in Sidney to visit Mrs Wickstrom and relatives. Guests at her home included Mr and Mrs Kenneth Wickstrom and Willard Carpenter from Kimball. Amarillo couples Mr and Mrs Jan Meier plan to visit over Easter with Don Meier’s family. Vaughn Wickstrom, Nebraska bound student, will return for Easter. Sidney residents Leo Gorman Harold Alschwede Neal Thompson Louis Piva head to Lincoln for conferences. John Peterson in Sidney on business with Gene and Mrs Lienemann. REA meeting in Grant Nebraska to include Charles Ham Gene Lienemann Harold Hermann. Jack Lowe returns from Tucson with four grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Wickstrom
San Pablo
Calif
Sidney
Wickstrom
Sam Wickstrom
Don Meier
Vaughn
University of Nebraska At
Gene Lienemann
Ile
REA
Grant
Neb
Charles Ham
Harold Hermann
Wheatbelt Public Power District
Beta Alpha Elects New Officers at Wednesday Meeting
Mrs Eldon Mapes was elected president of Beta Alpha chapter Beta Sigma Phi at a Wednesday evening session at her home. Officers include Mrs Robert Wilcox vice president Mrs Duane Golden secretary and Mrs Lee Ross treasurer. City Council rep will be Mrs Doug Earnhart with Mrs J D Peters as alternate. The meeting was led by outgoing president Mrs Earnhart with nine members and two guests Mrs Ted Johnson and Mrs Elroy Swanstrum present. Founders Day luncheon set for May 1 at Fort Sidney Motor Hotel. Jim Knicely spoke on his year in New Zealand with slides. Next meeting at Mrs Earnhart's home on April 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Mapes
Beta Alpha Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Robert Wilcox
Duane Golden
Lee Ross
Doug Earnhart
J. D. Peters
Earnhart
Ted Johnson
Elroy Swanstrum
Beta Alpha
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Jim Knicely
New Zealand
Mapes
Wilcox
Good Friday Services At Methodist Church
Good Friday services sponsored by the Sidney Ministerial Association will be held at the First Methodist Church in south Sidney from 1 P M to 11 30 P M on Friday April 16. Ministers participating include Reverends John Stayton Drexel von Forell Carl Nelson Henry Miennich Clinton Thompson Paul Deal James Greene and Willard Norton. The program will appear in the April 14 issue of the Sidney Telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Ministerial Association
First Methodist
South Sidney
John Stayton
Drexel von Forell
Carl Nelson
Henry Miennich
Clinton Thompson
Paul Deal
James Greene
Willard Norton
Sidney Telegraph
F A B Club Honors Member
A F A B club honors a member in a brief item noting recognition within the organization. The notice names the group and acknowledges the individual's achievement, reflecting postwar club pride and community ties.
Birthday celebration for Mrs. Berniece Tunt by F A B Club
Mrs. Berniece Tunt was honored by club members last Friday for her birthday. Pinochle was played after a dessert lunch. Mrs. Vera Hornicek won high score, Mrs. Minnie Thomas the traveling prize, and Mrs. Hunt the low score. Next meeting planned at Mrs. Murrel Cross's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berniece Tunt
F. A. B. Club
Vera Hornicek
Minnie Thomas
Hunt
Murrel Cross
Mrs. Jack Flohr Elected A A U W President in Sidney
Mrs. Jack Flohr was elected president of the American Association of University Women Sidney branch at a regular meeting held at Mrs. James Thayer’s home. Mrs. G. F. Bush became secretary as officers for the year were announced along with committee assignments and upcoming state convention plans.
GOP Ladies To Form Study Group In Cheyenne County
Mrs Echternach vice chairman of the Cheyenne County Republican Central Committee announces a new group for study of government and politics. A meeting is set for Wednesday April 14 at 3 15 p m at her home to elect officers and plan programs inviting all interested women to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Echternach
Echternach
Cheyenne County
Republican Central
Republican Party
65 County Fair Topic At Lions Club Meeting
Cheyenne county fair board president Burgett Peetz spoke at the Sidney Lions Club meeting about Improvements Planned For the Cheyenne County Fair for 1965. The fair is growing in facilities exhibits and attendance for August 22 25. Clifton Berry reminded Lions 38N events Ed Hiett announced Easter egg hunt at Legion Park April 17. Sheriff Sherman Goodyear Service Store was a guest with Elmer Weber as program chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgett Peetz
Cheyenne County Fair Board
Sidney Lions Club
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Peetz
Clifton Berry
Lions
Dalton
Ed Hiett
Lions Easter Egg Hunt
the Legion Park
Sherm” Sherman
Goodyear Service Store
Elmer Weber
Girl Scout Troop 19 Sells Barbie Doll Clothes
Troop 19 reminds the community they still have handmade doll clothes for Barbie type dolls available for sale. The items were sold at Christmas and some remain. To inquire or purchase, call 254-2192.
Chadron Artist Exhibits In Sidney Jones Center Show
Chadron artist Mrs. W. Woodward of Chadron Nebraska opens an exhibit at the new Jones Center in south Sidney. Born in Harrison county Missouri she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W E Jones of Sidney and sister to several Sidney residents. Her award winning oil works have been shown at county fairs and regional exhibitions. She studied figure drawing with William Artis at Chadron State College and is a Sketch Club member. She just learned of a $100 first prize at a state exhibit in Lincoln for Seeds of Victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Woodward
Chadron
Neb
New Jones Center
South Sidney
W. E. Jones
Sidney
Gordon Richards
Helen Ballew
Arlo Jones
Harrison County
Wesleyan University
Dawes
Cheyenne
Sut
Sketch Club
William Artis
Chadron State College
Jones Center
Lincoln
Telegraph
John R. C. Kurtz
Memorial Hall
Chadron State
Kurt
William E. Artis
Michael Bachi
Willard Carpenter
James Cantrell
Kurtz
California
Sidney High School
Sidney Ladies Golf Association Opens First Day May 5
Thirty five women attended the organizational meeting at Sidney Country Club led by president Mrs. Hillard Lockert. Officers include co-chairman Mrs. Lewis Mehling secretary Mrs. Warren Ellison treasurer Mrs. James Bricker. The Hills top Golf Course hosts ladies day with morning and afternoon play. A free five week golf clinic begins May 4 run by pro Carl Faddis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Méhling
Hillard Lockett
Sidney Ladies Golf Association
Sidney Country Club
Warren Ellison
Carl Faddis
Hilltop
James Bricker
Telegraph
Sidney Ladies’ Golf Association
Hillard Lockert
Lewis Mehling
James Thayer
John Elwell, Jr
Jules
Dave Olinger
Rollie Biggs
Lowell Davis
Kenneth Noteboom
Association
Sidney
Julesburg
Colo
Francis E. Warren
Faddis
Sterling’ Country Club
St Paul WML Met Thursday at Church
Members of St Pauls Women Missionary League met for an evening at the church. Mrs Maurice King opened with singing, devotions by Mrs Frank Wiese, and a missionary talk by Mrs Elmer Werner titled Living for Christ Is Never Easy. Reports included new library books, lens donations, and sending used Sunday School materials to ten stations. May 2 spring rally announced in Cheyenne. Hostesses were Mrs Harold Borcher and Mrs William Kieselhors t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Women’s Misionary League
Maurice King
Frank Wiese
Elmer Werner
Christ
Dan Tuchenhagen
the King
Fred Schlesselman
Anton Lutzinger
Wood Moore
Our Saviour Church
Cheyenne
Wyo
Rudy Munderloh
Missionary League
Werner
Harold Borcher
William Kieselhorst
SHS Students To Greeley For Flower Drum Song
Sidney High School took 65 chorus members to Colorado State College at Greeley for a April 7 showing of Flower Drum Song. The group left by two buses at 4 p.m. and returned the same evening. Sponsors were Miss Margaret McChesney Miss Linda Warnke Ron Riedler and director Duane Nichols. Observers called the production educational entertaining and exceptional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney High School
Colorado State College
Greeley
Margaret McChesney
Linda Warnke
Ron Riedler
Duane Nichols
Kevin Carhill Celebrates Sixth Birthday Party
Kevin Carhill Jr. marked his sixth birthday Saturday at Legion Park Sidney hosted by his mother Mrs Kevin Carhill. Kindergarten morning class from South Ward School attended with many gifts games cake and ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kevin Carhill, Jr
Legion Park
Sidney
Kevin Carhill
Kevin
South Ward
Susan Decker
Trina
Janet Dress
Richard
Jodi Wieser
Bruce
John Thayer
Dan Glantz
Robert
Tom Wilson Installed As Master Councilor Of DeMolay
Tom Wilson son of Mr and Mrs Dean Wilson was installed as master councilor of the Sidney chapter of DeMolay in ceremonies at the Masonic Temple Sidney conducted by Temple Commandery No 30 Eminent Sir Knight Ray L Cruise served as installing officer and Eminent Sir Knight Ralph Carleton as installing marshal The group formed by Schultz Clifford Webster Clifton Berry Kenneth Morgan and Sir Knights Donald Hafer Morris Hernbloom LaVerne Draper Harold Smith A gift for outgoing president Mrs Robert McKay and a past master councilor pin for Dan McKay were presented New robes were given to the Sidney Chapter by Frank Welsh Lodge 74 Trylan Chapter of Royal Arch Masons and the DeMolay Mothers Club A lunch followed for about 70 DeMolays and guests hosted by Mr and Mrs Wilson Mrs D R Thomas presided at the coffee service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Wilson
Dean Wilson
Sidney
DeMolay
Temple
Masonic Temple
Tim Wilson
Telegraph
Ray L. Cruise
Knight
Ralph Carleton
Marshall
Schultz
Clifford Webster
Clifton Berry
Kenneth Morgan
Donald Hafer
Morris Hernbloom
LaVerne Draper
Harold Smith
DeMolay Chapter
Robert McKay
DeMolay Mothers Club
New Mothers Club
Dan McKay
Frank Welsh Lodge
Trylan
Royal Arch Masons
Central School Fourth Grade Plays A Trip To Hawaii
Fourth grade pupils at Central School staged a play for two third grade classes. Written by Pamela Thompson and Pamela Volkman, the production was part of Mrs. Donald Niece's English class. Pupils made costumes and some scenery with teacher assistance. Parents attended and Mrs Talich sent thank you letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central School
Pamela Thompson
Pamela Volkman
Donald Niece
Hawaii
Talich
Explorers Seek New Members for Scout Post 90
Scout Explorer Post 90 invites boys aged 14 to 18 to join. Contact Jack Heartrecker or visit St. Pat's Youth Center Tuesdays at 7 30 p.m. Explorers plan summer projects including a canoe trip in Canada and trips to Lake McConaughy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout Explorer
Jack Heartrecker
St. Pat’s
Canada
Lake McConaughy
Troop 45 Opens With Campfire And Hike Notes
Julie Edwards led Troop 45 as president during a gathering that featured roasted marshmallows and a renewal of the Girl Scout promise, concluding with a hike led by Diana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie Edwards
Community events calendar for April in Fort Sidney area
Union Pacific Oldtimers and Auxiliary meet at the National Guard Armory with a covered dish supper and a white elephant bingo prize. St Patrick's High School seniors sell bake sale items at Jack and Jill Food starting 9 am. Prairie Schooners host a square dance at the 4 H building in Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific Oldtimers #29
Auxiliary
National Guard Armory
St. Patrick’s High School
Jack and Jill Food Store
Prairie Schooners Square Dance Club
Sidney
Neufelds To Leave Sidney For Winter Park Venture
Rev. Abe Neufeld his wife and daughter Judith will depart Sidney in May to operate the Litzmark properties near Winter Park seventy two miles west of Denver. They purchased chalets dormitories and plans include hosting Christian youth activities. Judith remains teaching at District 64 near Colton until school ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Neufeld
Judith
Sidney
Denver
Winter Park
Neufeld
First Baptist Church
Neufelds
Troop 195 Meeting at Presbyterian Building April 6 1965
Carolyn Fisher brought treats as Troop 195 met after school with Troop 23 at the Presbyterian educational building. They made favors for the hospital while singing songs. Connie Hickman served as reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Carolyn Fisher
Connie Hickman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jack Lowe
Tuscon, Ariz
the Lowe
Joseph Heinlein
Methodist Church
Jack Flohr
American Association of University Women
G. F. Bush
Ralph Anderson
Potter
James Thompson
Verlin Livingston
Gerald Wilson
Omaha
Livingston
Bush
William Kalous
Charles Brown
Paula Kitch
Kalous
Don Tuch
Henry Monnich
Brown
Lions Club
Rebekahs
Bayard
District 33
Rebekah Lodge 66
Rebekah
Katie Helzer
Noble Grand
Helzer
Doyle Foland
Alma Averill
Myrtle Higgins
Noble Grand Club
Girl Scout News
Der
Sidney Mebraska
Rodney Joeman
Larry Talich
Jan Berry
Ken McKay
Ric Beese
Pat Appelhans
Bob Hossle
John Frerichs
Sentinel
George Loaris
Jim Selzer
Almenor
Henry Loebe
Tim Curless
Pete Johnson
Steve Hyde
Jerry Hickman
Tim Smith
Ric Miller
John Scholl
Lee Goodwin
Lloyd Talich
Bob Lloyd
Chester Hickman
Photo Center
St. Paul Wml
SHS
Sidney DeMolay
Diana
St. Patrick’s Band
14Th and
King
Rotary Club
Toastmasters Club
Kiwanis Club
Elks Lodge
Providence Chapter 108
O.N.O. Club
Woods
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