Easter and family visits span region in local notes
Mrs Laura Young returned Tuesday from Yuma Arizona after seven weeks visiting Mrs Donald Young and two children Easter guests of Mrs Alice McClure included Mr and Mrs V J Phillips and family and Calvin Langley of Potter. Others visiting Mrs Alice McClure were Mr and Mrs Robert C Wait and family and Mr and Mrs Henry Thomson plus grandparents Mr and Mrs Thomas Thomsen all of North Platte. Birthday anniversaries observed for Mr and Mrs Robert C Wait and Mrs Thomas Thomsen. Cora Sue and Jennifer left for Denver to visit Miss Linda Simmerman. The Huffakers attended Bill Waite’s funeral in Gurley and later visited relatives before returning home. Mrs Elizabeth Couch a former Sidney resident is hospitalized in Portland Oregon. Mrs W L Larson returned to Sidney from three months in Wyoming visiting the Witters in Thermopolis. Rev W L Larson and family hosted Easter weekend for Don Sivesind and Kimberly Ann of Colorado Springs and John W Scheurman and family of Chapman plus Ron Tolles and daughter of Chapman Ned and Mar Hohestrom and Larry Thompson of Grand Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Wait
Robert J. Wait
John Spence
Henry Thomson
Thomas Thomsen
North Platte
W.L. Larson
Sidney
Ralph Witters
Wyoming
Witters
Thermopolis
W.L., Larson and
Cody
Lee Sivesind
Don Sivesind
Kimberly Ann
Colorado Springs
John W. Scheurman
Chapman
Ron Tolles
Ned
Mar. Hohestrom
Larry Thompson
Grand Island
Houta Census Counts Patients in Memorial Hospital
As of Thursday 59 patients and two babies occupied Memorial Hospital. Admitted names include Carol Glassburn Sidney and others from Sidney Lodgepole Peetz Gurley and Potter. Dismissals list Pearl Simpson Tara Bules Donna Rae Krueger Gail Carter and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital
Sidney
Carol Glassburn
Coly Nelson
Doug Thomas
Michael McDowell
Lodgepole
Ruby Bates
Ron Michaelman
Don Hyde
Peetz
George Bartels
Gurley
Robert H. Bahl
Pearl Simpson
Tara Bules
Donna Rae Krueger
Gail Carter
Frank Fehrin
Fourteen Youths Enter District 4-H Public Speaking Contest
Fourteen youths, eight girls and six boys, compete in the District 4-H Public Speaking Contest to be held Saturday at the 4-H Building south of Bridgeport starting at 9 a.m. Winners travel to State 4-H Club Week in Lincoln in June. Randy Linton of Dalton and Joette Pelster of Sidney represent Cheyenne County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Lincoln
Randy Linton
Dalton
Joette Pelster
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Indian Lore themed Cub Scout Pack 82 meeting notes
Pack 82 met at the Youth Center on Monday night March 31 with Den 2 opening. Den 1 presented Indian dances and Indian crafts were on display. Awards included WOLF Brian Bale and Steve Storkel. GOLD ARROWS Brian Balfour and Ted Beran. SILVER ARROWS Brian Balfour Ted Beran Brad Custer Daniel Koenig Ricky Ibach Greg McElvain. DENNER Ted Beran Rusty Deines. ASSISTANT DENNER Tony Skrdlant Gary Clark Matt Miller. ONE YEAR PIN Ted Bevan Scott Kealy Tommy Schmitt Brian Vizina. WEBELOS Rodger Balfor Assistant Denner Scholar. David Koenig Engineer. Tim Ohlbrecht Athlete Engineer Geologist Sportsman. Tim Haberkorn Citizen Engineer Forester Geologist Naturalist Showman Sportsman Traveler. Bobcat ceremony held for Jeffery Rowan and Steven Simpson. Bobcat pins presented. Closing conducted in Indian Sign Language by Den 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PACK
Cub Scout Pack 82
Den 2
Den 1
Wolf
Brian Balefour
Steve Storkel
Brian Balfour
Ted Beran
Denner
Rusty Deines
Tony Skrdlant
Gary Clark
Matt Miller
Ted Bevan
Scott Kealy
Tommy Schmitt
Brian Vizina
Webelos
Rodger Balfour
David Koenig
Tim Ohlbrecht
Tim Haberkorn
Jeffery Rowan
Steven Simpson
Den 3
Amid Air Force Assembly Christina Cramer Represents CC
Christina M. Cramer of Colorado College attends the 11th annual Air Force Academy Assembly in Colorado Springs April 9 to 11. With 121 students from 70 schools, delegates discuss world hunger. The event is co sponsored by the Academy and the American Assembly of Columbia University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AIR Force Academy
Colo
Air Force Academy Assembly
Christina M. Cramer
Colorado College
The
Academy
American Assembly of Columbia University
Cramer
Mae Joring
Community group meetings and events list
A sequence of club gatherings and meetings planned for April including Duplicate Bridge Club Friday at 7 30 p m at the Episcopal Parish Hall, Union Pacific Oldtimers on Saturday at 6 p m in the 4 H building, Shrine Club Auxiliary luncheon Saturday at 12 30 p m at The Chateau, Sidney Chapter of De Moley installation Sunday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple with Steven F Mattoon named Master Councilor, Sidney High Band Parents meet Monday at 8 p m in the High School Cafeteria, Business and Professional Women meet Monday 6 30 p m at Fort Sidney Motor Hotel Shelter room, CES Past Matrons club 2 p m at 515 14th Avenue, Porter McGuver Post 610 VFW Ladies Auxiliary 7 30 p m Tuesday at Legion Club, Order of Eastern Star Kensington dessert luncheon and meeting Tuesday at 1 15 p m in the Masonic Temple, and a May 2 3 rummage sale at Christ Episcopal Parish Hall hosted by St Martha's Guild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duplicate
The
Episcopal Church
Sidney Chapter Order of de~ Moley
Masonic Temple
Steven F. Mattoon
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Porter McGuver
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Legion Club
Order of Eastern Star Kensington
Christ Episcopal Parish Hall
St. Martha’s Guild
Insects in Weeds Warn of Pest Breeding Habits
Weeds growing behind garages or along fences harbor harmful insects. Eggs are laid on weeds and overwinter there, then hatch in spring to feed on flowers and vegetables. Burn weeds showing visible insect eggs to reduce pests.
Ellingson Gorshans Engage For June Wedding
Mr and Mrs Randy Ellingson announce the engagement of their daughter Karen Lee to Third Class Petty Officer Dallas H Groshans son of Mr and Mrs Edwin L Groshans Fiance is in the United States Coast Guard stationed in Concord California and attends Diablo Valley College Both plan a June 29 wedding at El Sobrante Methodist Church with a wedding trip to Nebraska and Colorado
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randy Ellingson
el Sobrante
Calif
Karen Lee
Dallas H. Gorshans
Edwin L. Groshans
Miss Ellingson
Pinole Valley High School
Petries Fashions
Sun Valley Mall
Concord
United States Coast Guard
Diablo Valley College
el Sobrante Methodist Church
Nebraska
Colorado
Engagement Planned for Sharon Cruise and Larry Borges
Mr and Mrs Earl Cruise announce the engagement of their daughter Sharon Cruise to Larry Borges son of Mr and Mrs Franklin Borges of Dalton. Sharon is a Sidney High School and Business Institute graduate employed at C A Story Agency. Larry is a Dalton High School graduate, a former Marine, and a Nebraska State Patrol Communications Dispatcher. An August wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Cruise
Sharon
Larry Borges
Franklin Borges
Dalton
Miss Cruise
Sidney High School
Business Institute of Sidney
C. A. Story Agency, Inc
Dalton High School
Marine Corps
Nebraska State Patrol
Lions Club nominates officers at Fort Sidney luncheon
Charles Willey was nominated for president at the regular Lions Club noon luncheon held at the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel. Dr Paul Adkinson presented the slate including James Bosley as first vice president John Ward as second vice president Edward Haupt as third vice president Ralph Carleton secretary treasurer Al Bauer lion tamer and Larry Pippitt tail twister. Board members chosen were Milt Nissen Gordon Fuller for one year and James Payne James Peterson for two years with Stan Larbee and Al Ladine assisting. Ed Bauer reported a successful Easter Egg Hunt and plans for the junior baseball schedule were discussed. A board meeting was scheduled for April 16 at The Chateau Club room. The Nebraska Lions State convention will be in Chadron June 6-8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Willey
Lions Club
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Paul Adkinson
Willey
James Bosley
John Ward
Edward Haupt
Ralph Carleton
al Bauer
Larry Pippitt
Chateau Club
Nebraska Lions
Chadron
al Ladine
Lions Baseball Committee
Lions
Henry Geu
Local Group To Nebraska DKG Meet
Delta Kappa Gamma state convention in Omaha gathers Alpha Beta Chapter led by Mrs. Leonard Holloway and Sidney members including Mrs. Edna Scriber Elva Ackerson and Miss Leeta Crook. Sessions begin Saturday 9 30 a m with Rho State president Mrs. Harlan Fuehrer. Banquet features Dr. Veda Halvorson keynote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Kappa Gamma
Omaha
Leonard Holloway
Alpha Beta Chapter
Edna Scriber
Elva Ackerson
Leeta Crook
Sidney
Alpha Beta
Cheyenne
Kimball
Deuel
Holloway
New Tower
Rho
Harlan C. Fuehrer
Scottsbluff
Veda Halvorson
Mankato
Northwest
Mrs Belden Is Named 1969 Mrs Jaycees Leader
Mrs Ben Belden was elected president for 1969 at the regular Mrs Jaycees meeting Wednesday evening. Mrs George Niekum hosted with Mrs Lee Oliverius assisting. Officers for the year include vice president Mrs Roger Jorgenson treasurer Mrs Gerald Tremain secretary Mrs Vern Wentling and directors Mrs Ed Haupt Mrs Ken Bowersox and Mrs Bill Folkerts. They will be installed May 6 at a joint session with the Jay Dees at the Country Club. Discussion covered the State Convention and Wentling’s campaign for State Vice President. Next meeting is May 14 with hosts Mrs Gerald Tremain and Mrs Bob Van Meter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Belden
Senior Girls Are Honored By WSCS Tea
All senior girls of First United Methodist Church and their mothers were honored at the annual Senior Girls Tea hosted by the Women's Society of Christian Service. Eleven seniors attended with their mothers as a program of songs and — led by Miss Mary Lou Vaughn — concluded with a medley and the hymn How Great Thou Art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Methodist Church
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Sandy Spearow
Merle Spearow
Carol Nissen
Milt Nissen
Connie Goranson
Vern Goranson
Nancy
Bob Mason
Sam McClung
Big Springs
Mary Lou Vaughn
Colorado State University
Fort Collins
Colo
Jesse King
Florence Linton
Lloyd Carr
WSCS
Circle 6
First Methodist Church
Misses Gayle Goodwin
Renee Kaylor
Beth Edwards
Emily Massie
To Be Wed Carolyn Payne and Fred Jensen Jr
Miss Carolyn Payne of Chappell plans a June wedding to Fred Jensen Jr. of Ovid Colorado. The engagement was announced by the bride elects parents Mr and Mrs Cecil Payne of Chappell. The groom's parents are Mr and Mrs Fred Jensen Sr. of Ovid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Payne
Chappell
Fred Jensen Jr
Ovid, Colo
Cecil Payne
Fred Jensen Sr
Ovid
New Officers Preside Over Dorcas Class
The Dorcas Class of the First Baptist Church met with Mrs. Ron Rehmer on Tuesday. New officers preside: Mrs. Horace Owens president, Miss Diana Humphrey vice president, Mrs. Jerry Wilke treasurer, Mrs. R.W. Buecker secretary. The group sang, read Matt 9 35 38, prayed, and heard a Mexico and Alton Reads report by Mrs. Jim Van Mark. Next meeting April 22 at Mrs. Buecker's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas
First Baptist Church
Ron Rehmer
Horace Owens
Diana Humphrey
Jerry Wilke
R.W. Buecker
Matt
Mexico
Alton Reads
Jim van Mark
Gurley Lions Talent Show Scheduled for Wednesday
The Gurley Lions Club Talent Show is set for 7:30 pm at the Gurley School auditorium on Wednesday April 16. Final rehearsal is Monday at 7 pm. The contest will select entrants for the district show later this month at Potter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gurley
Xi Iota Beta Sigma Phi elects Kaye Plenger president
Mirs Kaye Plenger was elected president of Xi Iota Chapter at a regular meeting in Mrs. Kenneth Noteboom Sr.’s home. Officers for 1969-70 include Mrs. Lloyd O’Halloran, vice president, Mrs. Duane Golden, secretary, and Mrs. Robert Decker, treasurer. Founders Day on April 26 at Fort Sidney Motor Hotel features Girl of the Year awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Fred George
Allen Stikker
Duane Golden
Ralph Cox
Arthur Pelster
Xi Iota
C.B. Dorwart
ALA Unit 286 Plans April Contributions and Activities
The Francis DeBrunner Unit 286 of Lodgepole American Legion Auxiliary outlined April contributions including 5 dollars to the Gold Star Fund 2.50 to the Forgotten Children’s Fund and 5 to the Nebraska Children’s Home. They organized layettes baby garments and a hospital bid for Grand Island Veterans Home while offering Need A Life handbooks to libraries and Miss Jody Wise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis DeBrunner
Lodgepole American Legion Auxiliary
Forgotten Children’s Fund
Nebraska Children’s Home
Floyd Wise
Grand Island Veterans Home
Nancy Fawcett
Jody Wise
Legion
Department Child Welfare
William Fowlers
Hayes Center
Mrs Crosby Hosts Plainview Extension Club Meeting
Mrs Muriel Crosby hosted the regular Plainview Extension Club meeting at her home on Wednesday. Nine members attended. President Mrs Don Deaver led the business session after a dessert luncheon. The lesson on The Selection Of Wood Furniture was led by Mrs Marianne Aaron. Plans for the Mother's Day Party on May 14 were made with a committee of Mrs Aaron, Mrs Don Messing and Mrs Kenneth Namath appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muriel Crosby
Plainview Extension Club
Don Deaver
Marianne Aaron
Aaron
Don Messing
Kenneth Namath
Also Mentioned on This Page
Laura Young
Yuma
Ariz
Donald Young
Alice McClure
V. J. Phillips
Paul Brauer
Calvin Langley
Potter
Linda Rufenacht
Baby
Aurora, Cole
Myrtle Simmerman
Cora Sue
Jennifer
Denver
Linda Simmerman
Edward Huffaker
Pomona
George Fleming
Huffakers
Bill Waite
Elizabeth Couch
Good Samaritan Hospital
Portland
Ore
Couch Hotel
Houta
Ger, Potter
Cecil McKinney
Thomas Ramirez
Campus News
Lowell Hare
N.J.C. Sterling
Clarence Hare
Phi Theta Kappa
Northeastern
Hare
Phi Beta Lamda
N.J.C
Union Pacific Oldtimers Club
Fair Grounds
Lodgepole Valley Shrine Club
Chateau
Sidney High Band
CES
Matrons Club
Lillie Osborn
14Th Avenue
Karen Lee Ellingson
Sharon Cruise
Lion
Mrs. Belden
Mrs. Jaycees
Entertainment Provided
Telegraph
Colorado State
Amy Vaughn
Gurley Lions
Mrs. Plenger
ALA
D. D. Kastens
Lynn Lowery
Charles Wise
Cheyenne County Legion and Auxiliary
Lodgepole Legion Hall
Legion and Auxiliary
L. L. Swanson
Lloyd Bauer
Oshkosh
Lisco
Lewellen
Gooch
Betty Crocker
Wallace Hernbloom
Paul Smith
Harry Brown
Alvenia Holupka
Mrs. Crosby
Peggy Mason
Nancy Meier
Jeanette Jones
Deanna Smith
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