Sidney’s Around The Town News Tidbits
Mr and Mrs J Fred Thompson attend Nebraska Press Assn convention in Omaha. Robert L Chadwick travels from San Diego for funeral of uncle Simon Reane. plans 30 day leave visiting relatives in Sidney and Bridgeport. Thirty three Nebraska Wesleyan education majors sign teaching contracts for fall term. Verna Terman of Potter to teach in Czad and C Burnett Terman to teach in Ogallala. John Hajek Sr and family return from Wenatchee and Ya kima visits. Jairn Brachtenbach hosts visits in Washington. Lovina Mahiman tapped into Cardinal Key at Midland College. George Taylor helps tap Blue Key members. Sidney visitors Ralph Thompson and Jay Crandall from Pueblo arrive. George Barlow family to Denver airport. George Jr. to meet parents in Seattle. wife to join in Los Angeles. Mrs Leo Lafler and Mrs Ralph Philips return from Dallas trip. Clyde Fairman leaves for Omaha hospital. Rev R L Townsend attends Wesleyan inaugural in Lincoln. Morey and Lafler spending weekend in Hastings with relatives. Otto Wink Bill Hibdon and Jerry Strasheim plan four day deep sea fishing in Guaymas, Mexico. Ida Ahrens and Mary Uptegrove return from Denver. Maj Robert Ireland arrives from China to Sidney. family to relocate to Ft Benning then Ft Leavenworth. two older children remain with grandparents until school ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fred Thompson
Omaha
Thompson
Nebraska Press Assn
Robert L Chadwick
Sidney
San Diego
Simone Reane
Navy
Bridgeport
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Milton Evans
Wesleyan
Verna, Terman
Potter
Cozad
C. Burnett Terman
Ogallala
John Hajek
Wenatchee
Wash
Tom Davis
Johnny
Yakima
Henry Brachtenbach
Washington
Seattle
Lovina Mahiman
Cardinal Key
Midland College
Lovina
Roy V Mahlman
George Taylor
Blue Key
Cardinal
Pueblo
Colo
Denver
George Barlow
Los Angeles
Floyd’ Barlow
Charles N. Johnson
Ralph Johnson
George Jr
Korea
U. S. Army
Lincoln
Charles Barlow
George Barlows
Leo Lafler
Ralph Philips
Dallas
Tex
Clyde Fairman
Fairman
University Hospital
R. L. Townsend
Varjee Rogers
Townsend
Hastings
Frank Morey
Leon Lafler
Freda Hammer
Robert Ireland
China
U. S Army
Ireland
Ww. E. Gehrig
Irelands
Ft. Benning
Mas. Ireland
Ft. Leavenworth
Kan
Kansas
Guests Attend Silver Belles Beaux Dance at VFW
Silver Belles and Beaux met at the VFW Post with eight squares. Guests Mr and Mrs George Aufdengarten of Hartville Wyoming attended. Callers Kenneth Pittam Virgil Knackstedt Ross Barker Vergal Winn led the evening. Hosts included Miss Bonnie Runge Mr and Mrs Sam Chambers Mr and Mrs Lester Willoughby and Glenn Runge. Next meeting set for April 30 at the post home. Treat the family to Sunday Dinner at the Ft Sidney Motor Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liver Belles
Beaux
V.F.W. Post
George Aufdengarten
Hartville
Wyo
Kenneth Pittam
Virgil Knackstedt
Ross Barker
Vergal Winn
Bonnie Runge
Sam Chambers
Lester Willoughby
Glenn Runge
Post
Rebekah Lodge Hosts Social and Business Meeting
Rebekah Lodge met in the Odd Fellows Hall with 38 members, including 17 Past Noble Grands. Mrs. Frank Bean was welcomed as an associate member amid plans for a Mother-Daughter Banquet on May 7. The group invited Sidney to a District School of Instruction on April 25 at Peetz, Cole, and Scottsbluff on May 6 for initiation and a 50 year jewel presentation. Guests from Odd Fellows attended the 139th anniversary celebration with musical numbers and readings. arrangements were led by Mrs. Lawrence Osborn and a refreshments committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hutchison
Noble Grand
Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Noble
Frank Bean
Sidney Lodge
District School of Instruction
Peetz, Cole
D. H. Cloud
Hutchison
Scottsbluff
Odd Fellows
Myron Leveland
Jones
Smith
Brown
Two Birthdays Feted on Sunday at Sunol Home
Mrs Adolph Triska and her granddaughter Darcy celebrated birthdays with a party at the Vernon Road home in Sun The guests included Mr and Mrs Walter Hawk of Sunol Mr Kenneth Hengl of Lodgepole and Mr and Mrs Adolph Triska The evening featured social time and ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Triska
Darcy
Vernon Road
Walter Hawk
Sunol
iMr
Kenneth “Hengl
Lodgepole
Kiwanis Club Hears Report of Stars of Tomorrow Show
Kiwanis met at the Yendis Café with Leo Krieger in charge as twenty members attended. Krieger reported on the Stars of Tomorrow show held in Alliance last week with Darlene Takahashi of Sidney taking third. Kathy Hettinger from Mitchell won, and Louis Kraus of Sidney was also a contestant. Jack Dismore announced airport speaker G C Lopez, while Arlo Jones led group singing with Joy Knackstedt at piano. A board meeting followed to finalize plans for sponsoring foreign exchange student Sharon Bauman to visit a foreign country this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Yendis
Leo Krieger
Stars of Tomorrow
Krieger
Alliance
Darlene Takahashi
Sidney
Kathy
Hettinger
Mitchell
Louis Kraus
Sharon Bauman
Edward Bauman
Engagement announced for Brenda Wickstrom and Gerald Schulz
Miss Brenda Kay Wickstrom and Gerald W Schulz announce their engagement parents Mr and Mrs Kenneth A Wickstrom and Mr and Mrs W Schulz. No wedding date set. Both graduates of Sidney High School this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenda Kay Wickstrom
Gerald W. Schulz
W . Schulz
Kenneth A. Wickstrom
Eee
Miss Wickstrom
Sidney High School
Potter selects reps for Cornhusker Boys and Girls State
Potter Ameri can Legion and Auxiliary announce Jim West as the Boys State representative and Diane Wills as the Girls State representative. Jim is a Potter High School student active in music and speech who placed in district contests and participated in Voice of Democracy. Diane, also active in speech and band, earned a superior LPVAA rating and placed in the Legion oratorical contest. sponsors include local companies and civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
Cornhusker
Lincoln
Potter American Legion
Jim West
O. D. Hoagland
Potter High School
Jim
American Legion
Voice of Democracy
LPVAA
Thief Moving and Construction Company
Potter Cold Storage Company
Diane Wills
Les Wills
Diane
American Legion Auxiliary
The
Woman’s Club
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Lutheran Guild and
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Potter Methodist Church
Historical Group To Hold Annual Election April 23
Cheyenne County Historical Association schedules its third annual meeting for Wednesday April 23 at 7 30 p m in Fort Sidney Hotel dining room. Main business is officer elections with Roy Greenlee not seeking re election as president. Vice president post and a two year board seat to be filled. M W Osborn to seek renomination. John Treinen term continues. Mrs B H Grimm is secretary treasurer. Membership stands at 175. all welcome. An entertainment program is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County Historical Association
Fort Sidney
Roy Greenlee
Dick Herman
Lincoln
M. W. Osborn
John Treinen
B. H. Grimm
Admitted and Dismissed Names by City and Lodge
Admitted: Sidney and Dalton and Kimball and Potter areas list names including Leslie Seibert Felix Koenig Nicholas Brachtenbach Mrs D L Cobb Mrs Herman Brunssen Mrs Don Norcott Vir gil Atkins Jr Gary Wink Ira Mae Hamilton Nancy Roper Alan Sewald Mrs Dean Williams Dalton Mrs Fred Johnston Jr Lodgepole Mrs David Fraass Lawrence K Miller Kimball Mrs Tom Davis Potter George Coulter Dismissed: Sidney Nadena Ross Mrs Stanley Krueger and daughter Mrs John Sellers Rhonda Jean Paul man Mrs Larry Richards and son George C Thompson Leslie Seibert Wesley Dixon Susan Everingham Mrs Henry Beckman Gurley Mrs Neal Rowan Lodgepole Mrs Herman Franss Potter Mrs Dale McKinney and son Mrs Phillip Nelson Bridgeport Mrs Anthony Pankowski and son Chappell Mrs Larry Rahe and son
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Leslie Seibert
Felix Koenig
Nicholas Brachtenbach
D. L. Cobb
Herman Brunssen
Don Norcott
Virgil Atkins Sr
Gary Wink
Ira Mae Hamilton
Nancy Roper
Alan Sewald
Dean Williams
Dalton
Fred Johnston Jr
Lodgepole
David Fraass
Lawrence K. Miller
Kimball
Tom Davis
Potter
George Coulter
Nadena Ross
Stanley Krueger
John Sellers
Rhonda Jean Paulman
Larry Richards
Wesley Dixon
Susan Everingham
Henry Beckman
Gurley
Neal Rowan
Herman Franss
Dale McKinney
Phillip Nelson
Bridgeport
Anthony Pankowski
Chappell
Larry Rahe
Rahe Baby Born in Memorial Hospital
Larry Lyneil Rahe, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Rahe of Chappell, born Sunday April 13 at 6 16 am in Memorial Hospital, weighing eight pounds thirteen and a half ounces. Sister Fauneil is 14 months old. Potter Ki Ci Camp Fire Girls met April 15 at the youth center to craft Mother's Day gifts. Judy Waind became a new member Lavonne Langley scribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Lyne
Harry Rahe
Chappell
Memorial Hospital
Fauneil
Potter Ki Ci
Judy Waiid
Adams Named As Best Speaker At Toastmasters Club
Adams named best speaker at the Monday dinner meeting of Sidney Toastmasters Club in Fort Sidney Hotel banquet room. His topic Battle Ground. Other speakers included Bonkiewicz Anticipation, Ellison Beauty Cities, and Dughman Daylight Compartments with evaluations by Tre main, Strong, Shoopman, and Matzke. Ro bert Benner introduced the group as toastmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Toastmasters Club
Mel Adams
Sidney Toastmasters Club
Fort Sidney
Harold Tremain
Gene Bonkiewicz
Ed Strong
Warren Ellison
Vern Shoopman
Lewis Dughman
Gerald Matzke
Robert Benner
William Garber
Lowry Lindell
Louis Johnson
Tom Lenzen
Civic Leaders Invited to Washington Highway Meeting
Rep. A. L. Miller invited Nebraskans to a Washington meeting on April 28 to clarify the wage determination process for the Interstate Highway bill. Chamber of Commerce delegations from Grand Island Fairbury Columbus Lincoln North Platte Sidney Scottsbluff Alliance and Holdrege will meet with Secretary of Labor James Mitchell on the subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rep
A. L. Miller
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
James Mitchell
Grand Island
Fairbury
Columbus
Lincoln
North Platte
Sidney
Scottsbluff
Alliance
Holdrege
Mrs Maddox elected District Garden Club head in Dalton
Mrs Richard Maddox of Sidney was elected District 12 Director of Federated Garden Clubs at the annual meeting in the Dalton American Legion hall. Mrs George Young of Sidney becomes assistant director, with Mrs C D Webster and Mrs S W Irwin as secretary and treasurer. E E Osborn, outgoing district director, presided as eight clubs reported. Attendees included district leaders and 16 members. floral displays and a noon covered dish luncheon completed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Maddox
Sidney
Federated Garden Clubs
Dalton
E. E. Osborn
Sunol
Gurley
Big Springs
Minatare
Scottsbluff
Dix
Lester High
Lexington
B. Sutton
Benkelman
Harry Saum
Maddox
Lee Gain
Roy Gish
Ed Henkle
Young
James Loaris
Irvin Ehlers
Avin Davis
Webster
Community Club and Church Meetings Schedule
A listing of meetings and social events from April 18 to April 28 includes Boy Scout Circus at Junior High Auditorium Cheyenne Encampment No 19 and Auxiliary at Odd Fellows Hall VFW and Auxiletary socials Vetco party and 9 pm Vetco play At Memorial Presbyterian Crusaders of First Methodist 49 ers of First Christian at Jackie Banks home PEO Chapters FR and BO Cheyenne County Rural Youth Sidney Educators Club Toastmasters Ladies Missionary Circle Foursquare Missionary Society Xi Iota Exemplar Beta Sigma Phi Lorenzo P T A Spring Round-up program at school Public invited Catholic Daughters meet at 8 pm Youth Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Odd Fellows Hall
V.F.W
Post Home
VFW
Vetco
Mariner's Club of Light Memorial Presbyterian Church
Crusaders
First Methodist Church
First Christian Church
Jackie Banks
P.E.O
Cheyenne County
Sidney Educators Club
Toastmasters Club
Ladies Missionary Circle of
First Baptist Church
W.F.W
Eastern Star
Kensington
P.m. Foursquare Missionary Society
Xi Iota
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Lorenzo P.T.A
Catholic Daughters of America
Scout Circus Tonite at Junior High Auditorium
The Boy Scout circus postponed by bad weather on March 28 is held tonight in the junior high school auditorium at 7 30. All features from the original circus will be presented. Admission is twenty five cents for both adults and children.
Presbyterian Women Study And Business Meetings Thursday
Presbyterian Women of Light Memorial Presbyterian Church held Circle meetings at members homes to study Tuke and the Miracles from Meet Dr Luke and conduct business. May 1 luncheon at church basement. circles plan May 15 gatherings at various members’ homes with hostesses named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuke
Dr Luke
Addison Leitch
Women’s Association of Light Memorial Presbyterian Church
General Association
4-H Spring Party Set For Saturday In City Auditorium
A full 4-H event tops the Sidney city auditorium schedule with a Penny Carnival and Chinese auction starting 7 PM and 8:15 PM respectively. Fifteen acts including skits, solos, and dances will raise funds for equipment for the new 4-H building at the county fairgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Auditorium
Sidney City Auditorium
County Fair Grounds
Harmony Hustlers
Wesleyan Missionary Society Meeting Report
Wesleyan Methodist Women's Missionary Society met Wednesday at Mrs John Neal's home with all members and guest Mrs Mary Hoagstrom present. Mrs Neal led devotions and the group spent the afternoon sewing clothes for the Indian mission. The next meeting is set for May 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Methodist Women’s Missionary Society
John Neal
Mary Hoagstrom
Neal
New Officers Elected During Grade School PTA Meetings
Election and installation of officers highlighted PTA sessions in Central East and South Wards with North Ward to install next meeting. Central elected Melvin Adams as president with Tom Harvey, Mrs. Roland Biggs and Mrs. O. E. Copley as officers. North Ward named Mrs Keith Kaylor, with Robert Knudson, Robert Johnson and Francis Zogg filling other posts. East Ward installed Paul Sprinkle as president and other officers. South Ward installed Dr H C Q Nelson as council president, with Mrs Lowell Swanson, Frank Mattoon, Mrs Lester Hand and Mrs Robert Jay as officers. Programs included Brownie Troop shows, a Cub Scout pantomime, and student performances. Registration for North Ward Kindergarten set for April 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
East Ward
South Ward
North Ward
Melvin Adams
Central P.T.A
Central Grade School
Raymond Oliverius
Tom Harvey
Roland Biggs
O. E. Copley
Joseph Barton
Scottsbluff
Copley
East Ward Parent-Teacher Association
Neal Atkins
Paul Sprinkle
Ramona Schmidt
Gene Morgan
Melvin Foster
Delva Exum
Roy Bobo
Joe Bailey
H. C. Q. Nelson
P.T.A. Council
P.T.A
Lowell Swanson
Frank Mattoon
Lester Hand
Robert Jay
Lion's Club
Special Evangelistic Services Planned at Peetz EUB Church
Rev Kenneth Williams and wife the Singing Evangelists will lead a week of evangelistic services at Evangeli cal United Brethren Church in Peetz. Beginning Sunday April 20 nightly services run 7:38 pm through Sunday April 27 with special music and an attendance contest. Sunday includes a noon covered dish luncheon then missionary meetings a song service and a film show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Peetz
Kenneth Williams
Singing Evangelists
Glenn 0. McPherson
First Ladies Day Luncheon At Sidney Country Club
Twenty one golfers attended the first Ladies Golf Day luncheon at Sidney Country Club. Mrs Warren Mett ien won the low score prize while Mrs Roland Biggs took most eights and Mrs Earle Winters won most sixes. Business reports were given by committees. Hostess was Mrs Lowell Davis. Mrs Fred George and Mrs Ross Barker will host the May 23 meeting with reservations to 3100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Country Club
Warren Mettien
Roland Biggs
Earle Winters
Lowell Davis
Fred George
Ross Barker
Rituals Conducted At Sorority Meet
Alpha Nu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Sidney Country Club with 18 members. The Ritual of Jewels was presented to Mrs Arven Reynolds and Mrs Rex Wolven, and the Pledge Ritual to Mrs Claude Wuthier. The afternoon featured bridge with honors to Mrs Albert Sittner, Marian Lenzen, and Burgett Peetz. Hosts were Mrs Krieger and Mrs Keith Deaver. next meeting May 7 at Mrs Peetz's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Nu Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Sidney Country Club
Arven Reynolds
Rex Wolven
Claude Wuthier
Albert Sittner
Marian Lenzen
Burgett Peetz
Krieger
Keith Deaver
Peetz
Extension Clubs Meet At Livoni Home For Busy Session
The Suzettes Extension Club convened Wednesday afternoon at Mrs N C Livoni’s home with Mrs Carl Schmidt as hostess. President Mrs Henrietta Borcher led a 10 member meeting. New member Mrs Myron Faulk joined. Current events were shared, and the lesson "Let's Eat Fruit" was presented by Mrs John Edwards and Mrs Joe Gerler. The May 21 meeting will host the annual club party at Mrs Esther Swanson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. V. Doran
Mary-Martha Circle
Ross Barker
Stuart Rabb
Mary Martha Circle
Elmer Hartmann
Rabb
Ernest Seeger
H. B. Taylor
Harlan Haith
Elmer Haines
Fred Thompson
Esther Circle
James Moody
Robert Benner
Marshall Larkins
Edward Maul
Marie Nichelson
Mabel Nielsen
Miriam Circle
Frank Mattoon
M. C Sherrerd
John Jensen
Sherrerd
Gerald Dow
Suzettes Suzettes Extension Club
N. C Livoni
Carl Schmidt
Henrietta Borcher
Myron Faulk
John Edwards
Joe Gerler
Esther Swanson
New Members Initiated At BIL Dinner At Country Club
Two new members Gerald Matzke and Robert Rennick were initiated into BIL by FR chapter of PEO at their annual dinner Tuesday evening. Forty two attended the smorgasbord event at the Country Club with a white elephant exchange and games. Chairmen were Mrs. Robert Clark and Mrs. Hull Cook with Mrs. James Thayer as social chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Matzke
Robert Rennick
PEO
Country Club
Robert Clark
Hull Cook
James Thayer
Hospital Bazaar Sets May Basket Theme and Dates
The Cheyenne County Hospital Auxiliary hosts its fourth annual bazaar in the city auditorium on Friday and Saturday May 2 and 3. Co chairs Mrs Earle Winter and Mrs G H Doran oversee gift booth and feature items while plant donations are coordinated by Mrs Clarence Dorman with help from Mrs Roy King, Mrs Herbert Rabe, and Mrs M D Mathers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Clarence Dorman
Dorman
Roy King
Herbert Rabe
M. D. Mathers
J A Q Bridge Club Hosts. Honors Won at Jeline Home
Mrs. Kenneth Wickstrom and Mrs. Dyer Ketchum attended the J A Q bridge club gathering at Mrs. Deward Jeline's home. Honors went to Mrs. Ketchum high, Mrs. Harold Olsen second, and Mrs. Leon Karnik low. The May 23 meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Don Himes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.A.Q
Kenneth Wickstrom
Dyer Ketchum
Deward Jeline
J A.Q Bridge Club
Ketchum
Harold Olsen
Leon Karnik
Don Himes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ft. Sidney Motor Hotel
Jeanie Whitmire
Cheryl Johnson
Karen Pelster
Virginia Foland
Caroline Osborn
Nancy Davis
E. M. Gates
Lawrence Osborn
Katie Helzer
Leonard Merry
Kenneth Noteboom
Jack Hutchison
Belle Mann
Vernon Shoopman
Clarence Cox
Brenda Kay -Wickstrom
Duis
Larry Lyneil Rahe
Lavonne Langley, Scribe
Mrs. Maddox
Garden Club
Scout Circus
Tonite
Presbyterian Women’s Association
Elizabeth Circle
Aaron Weber
J. R. Miller
David Truss
A. J. Jorgenson
Rachel Circle
William Giles
A. L. Kayser
H. C. Nelson
Mel Everingham
Ruth Circle
Paul Hakes
Clarence Castner
Vegeta
Murrey Fuller
Jon Friede
C. E. Mann
4-H
Jerry Swanson
Dale Christofferson
Twila Larsen
Jolene Larsen
Ronny Frame
Sidney Draper
Georgia Sullivan
Jerry
Jimmy Swanson
Lanny
Jo- Jene
Rosaland Campbell
Dale
Bruce Christofferson
Stuart
Sally
Nancy Morgan
Ronnie Frame
Merry Makers
Ernestint Childers
Connie Jacobsen
Jane Holtz
Smiling Susies
Tammy
Valerie Lamm
Clover Suzettes
Hats of the Future
Kathy Deir
Carol Knudsen
Phillis Fredricey
Rilla, Maycell
Karen Richards
Gay DeVeny
Melinee Richens
Wanda Trebough
Joyce Thomas
Donna
Jane Landmesser
Carol Scott
Joy Farnsworth
Kathy Swartz
Mary Schiltz
Peggy
Karen
Donna Deaver
Jeannie Miller
Ruth Burke
Judy Irwin
Barbara Aurich
Diane Aurich
Poverty Knob
Marilyn Paris
Myra Nelson
Karen Meier
Paulette Klug
Linda Fleming
Elverna Walker
Susies
Lynda Misegadis
Sharon Fenske
Phyllis Madsen
Janet Hajek
Kookie Kutters
Park Avenue
Carol Albro
Kernel
Kied
Killer Irwin
Harold Irwin
Bad Boy Jorgensen
Stanley Jorgensen
Gary Brown
LaVern Meyer
Rickie Jurgens
Gerald Walker
Francis Jorgenson
Happy Homemakers
Fish Pond
Dryland
Jolly Jills
Antelope Divide
Lucky Steppers
Wesleyan Missionary Society
Peetz Eub Church
Hospital Bazaar
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!