Around The Town Highlights From Sidney Nebraska List
John Whittle on a 14 day leave from Great Lakes Naval Training Center visiting family after two years stationed in Hawaii. Local and regional guests include W. Whittle from Winter Haven Florida, Mrs Helen Chenoweth of Colorado Springs and Charles Ham family in Sidney, plus many who attended social visits and district Weslayan Service Guild meeting in Mitchell Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Whittle
Quin Whittle
Great Lakes Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Ill
Hawaii
Helen Ruth Chenoweth
Colorado Springs
Colo
Sidney
Charles Ham
Laura Rudd
Pearl Nelson
Ellen Peterson
Martha Hammond
Ralph Carleton
Wesleyan Service Guild
Mitchell, Neb
Miss Hammond
Guild
Kimball County Farm Bureau Dinner Set April 29
The Kimball County Farm Bureau will host its annual Farmer-Businessman dinner at Dix High School on April 29 at 6 30 p m. Paul Siedenburg of Des Moines Iowa will speak on The Choice Is Ours Tickets are available from any board or farmer member and all are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball County Farm Bureau
Dix High School
Paul Siedenburg
Des Moines
Board of Directors
WWI Veterans Invited to 50th WWI Entrance Observance
Members of Lodgepole Valley Barracks 2448 WWI Veterans and Auxiliary are invited to a covered dish dinner in Sterling Colorado at the Sterling Memorial Auditorium at 6 30 p m Friday. The event marks the 50th anniversary observance of the United States entrance into World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodgepole Valley Barracks
Sterling
Colo
Sterling Memorial Auditorium
United States
CWF Members Elect Officers and Plan Events
The Christian Women's Fellowship met at 1 30 PM for a dessert luncheon at the church. Mrs. Jack Weimer presided and announced Mrs. W E Chambers as local delegate to the State CWF convention in Kearney April 27 30. A May 11 Alliance material project workshop was announced. Officers elected for the coming year were Weimer president Bergner first VP Roberts second VP Baach secretary Reitz treasurer Horst study chairman Mines worship chairman and Du and Martin service chairman. The clothing drive for Church World Service runs until June 14 for pickup. Lessons were taught by Les Couch assisted by Mary Miller on The Best Gift. Twenty one members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Women’s Fellowship
Jack Weimer
W. E. Chambers
Kearney
Alliance
Weimer
Ellen Bergner
Dick Roberts
Earl Baach
Henry Reitz
Hazel Horst
Kyle Mines
Duand Martin
Church World Service
Les Couch
Mary Miller
Mines
Reitz
Clarence Dorman
Ben Ogden
Horst
Mel Hiett
Ralph Lundberg
Kiwanians Hear Sidney Coach Gene Torczon as AD
Sidney Kiwanis Club speaker Gene Torczon, basketball coach and new athletic director at Sidney High School, discussed the program, showed film of the Sidney-Gering game, and commented on the season. Dr. John Platz introduced him. Plans discussed for Scotts Bluff district meeting May 1 and Kiwanis Golf Tournament June 4. Meeting at Sidney Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Torczon
Sidney
Sidney Kiwanis Club
John Platz
Bill Howard
Lew Wilson
Lloyd Brauer
J. B. Baker
Scottsbluff
Glen R. Reed
Kiwanis
Sidney Country Club
St Pauls LWML Meeting Plans May Rally and Programs
St Pauls LWML met in the church fellowship hall with readings led by Mrs Ella Mangels and prayer by Mrs Stella Wittrock. A mission topic Multiply The Workers was presented by Rev Lester Boehm as members discussed a May 16 zone rally at Salem Gurley and an April 30 vocational school event in the church hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League of
Salem Lutheran Church
Gurley
Walter Johnson
Earl Moermond
Church Fellowship Hall
Harold Borcher
Tony Lutringer
William Kieselhorst
Bridge Luncheon Concludes Winter Season at Sidney Club
The final Sidney Country Club bridge luncheon of the season was held Wednesday at the club house. Twenty four ladies attended at six tables. High prize went to Mrs Stan Larabee and low to Mrs Lynn Russell. Hostesses were Mrs Leo Krieger, Mrs Matt Janda, Mrs M L Pattison and Mrs John Gotts chalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Country Club
Stan Larabee
Lynn Russell
Leo Krieger
Matt Janda
M. L. Pattison
John Gottschalk
Birthday and Housewarming at Gurley Home
A family dinner Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rick Ewert of Gurley celebrated birthdays for Mrs. Adolph Triska on April 11 and Dave de Road, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Road, on April 16. The Ewarts recently moved in, and gifts were exchanged. Also attending were Mrs. Lil Ewert, Ken Henzl, Adolph Triska, the Vernon Read family, Elma Hawk of Sidney, and the Dewayne Phelps family of Peetz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rick Ewert
Gurley
Adolph Triska
Dave de Road
Vernon Road
Ewerts
Lil Ewert
Ken Henzl
Lodgepole
Vernon Read
Elma Hawk
Sidney
Dewayne Phelps
Peetz
Engagement Announced for Pamela Schmitt and Frank Utermohlen
Mr and Mrs Louis Schmitt of Sidney announce the engagement of their daughter Pamela Ann Schmitt to Frank Utermohlen. Pamela is a freshman at Kearney State College and member of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. Frank attends Colorado State University Fort Collins. No wedding date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Schmitt
Sidney
Pamela Ann
Frank Utermohlen
Lawrence Osborn
Miss Schmitt
Kearney State College
Gamma Phi Beta
Utermohien
Colorado State University
Fort Collins
Alpha Beta DKG Meets for Dinner and Meeting
Alpha Beta chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met Tuesday evening at the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel for dinner and its regular meeting. Miss Marie Nichelson presided. A report on the state convention was given by Miss Nichelson and Miss Mabel Nielsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Beta
Delta Kappa Gamma
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Marie Nichelson
Nichelson
Mabel Nielsen
Noel Golden
Carl Nelson
Lloyd Talich
L. C. Holloway
Marian Marsh Brown
Nebraska
University of Omaha
Sorority Beta Sigma Phi Holds Spring Rush Party
Alpha Nu chapter hosted a spring rush party on April 10 at Mrs Kenneth Fleming’s home with six guests including Mrs Joel Bir ner and Mrs Don Hofer. Thirteen members attended and played get acquainted games before refreshments. A model meeting is planned for April 24 at Mrs Carl Johnson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Birner
Don Hofer
Buck Graham
Kurth De-Land
Ron Welch
Don Robinson
Alpha Nu Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Kenneth Fleming
Carl Johnson
Zone Reunion for Depot Folks Hosts Share Sioux ties
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Mitchell and son Tom hosted an impromptu reunion in the Canal Zone for former Sioux Army Depot employees. Attendees included Major and Mrs. John Kincaid and Don Schwamb, with updates on retirements and new assignments at Santo Domingo, Sunny Point, and other posts. Dale E. Nelson joined from Quantico Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Mitchell
Tom
Sioux Army Depot
Chuck
Headquarters
U.S. Southern Common
Thelma
John Kincaid
Donald F. Schwamb
Dale E. Nelson
Major Kincaid
Sioux
Inter-American Geodetic Survey
AGS
Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo
Canal Zone
IAGS
Ft. Clayton
Don
Sunny Point
North Carolina
Dorothy
John
Bill
Dale
Quantanamo Bay
Cuba
U.S. Navy Public Works Center
Sidney
Printing That’s Our Business A Sidney Telegraph Ad
An old classified style ad proclaims Printing is the business, offering supply of business forms, letterheads and related print services from The Sidney Telegraph located at 836 11th Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Telegraph
Mrs. Sutton Elected Head of Local VFW Auxiliary
Mrs. Glen Sutton was elected president of the Ladies Auxiliary to Porter McGuire Post 610 VFW at the regular Tuesday meeting in the Legion Club and will assume office in June. Other officers named include Mrs. Lois Bauer senior vice president and Mrs. Harold Weinsman junior vice president. Whitaker remains treasurer. new members joined bring total to 137. A Loyalty Day banquet is set for April 29 with the 25th anniversary of the auxiliary noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Sutton
Porter McGuver
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Legion Club
Marion Whitaker
Lois Bauer
Harold B. Weinsman
Whitaker
Betty Happold
W. B. Swenson
Cliff Wolf
Victor Nelson
Gordon Niemeller
Nina Taylor
Alice Blair
Gene Schlotfeld
Sarah L. Christensen
Vetco
Chet Hickman
Gene Bennett
Vernon Anderson
Mabel Portz
Art Ostermeier
Charles Skrdlants Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Charles Skrdlant of Norton marked their 50th wedding anniversary with an April 2 open house at the Blue Jay Nest of the First State Bank. The couple married April 2 1917 in Sidney Nebraska and later moved to Norton in 1920. The event drew many family members including seven sons two daughters twenty six grandchildren and numerous out of town relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Skrdlant
Norton
Blue Jay
First State Bank
Skrdlants
Chas. E.skrdlant
Emil Skrdlant
James Skrdlant
Leo Booth
Orval and
Garold
Ralph Straver
Atwood
Robert Skrdlant
Cookston
Ned
Vernon Skrdlant
Scottsbluff
Helen Skrdlant
Chrom
Truman Drive
Ernie Brown
Sterling, Colo
Roy Tobler
Sidney, Neb
Neb
Warren Brown
Norman Skrdlant
Hastings
Joe Skrdlant
Bladen
Joe
James
Skrdlant
Irvin Skrdlant
Doniphan
Glen
Ed Skrdlant
Joe Holsan
Summerfield
Gerald Howell
Hays
Harvey Wyatt
John Rule
Clayton
John Saathoff
Walter Wentz
Dale Tweed
Alice Booth
Claire Poage
Vance Cochran
John Murphy
Ross Severns
Carl Strayer
Kenneth Sanders and
Goldie Sanders
Anna Gustin
Mildred Gustin
Elton Bryant
Almena
Marin Sanderson
Leroy Atwell
Linda
Leon
Darrel Wyatt
C. L. Mason
Randall D. Trautman
Andrea
Dale Stevenson
Wilsonville
Edgar L. Williams
Barnes A. Wolf
Clarence Scharf
Sidney
Elmer Phelps
Lodgepole
Phelp’s
William Ludwig
South Divide Trinity Lutheran Church
Adolph
Virginia) Schlueter
Farmington
N. M
Alvin
Yvonne) Vach
Gering
Duane
Marjorie) Mikont
Kenneth
Blanche) Humphrey
Dale
Bonnie) Lewis
Central City
Lavern
United States Navy
Hastings Woman Named Young Career Woman 1967
Cathie Shattuck of Hastings Nebraska was named Young Career Woman for 1967 by the Nebraska Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs. The Hastings senior, majoring in political science and pre law at the University of Nebraska, plans to attend law school and will compete for the national title in New York City in July. Sidney's Helen Ann Jorgenson was also nominated by the Sidney club for the same honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathie Shattuck
Robert A. Shattuck
Hastings
Neb
Nebraska Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc
Omaha
Miss Shattuck
Hastings Club
University of Nebraska
Nebraska
New York City
Sidney Business and Professional Women’s Club
Helen Ann Jorgenson
Don Jorgenson
Sidney
Couple Honored On Anniversary at Plainview Party
Mr and Mrs Donald Deaver were guests of honor as Plainview Club members and their husbands celebrated the silver wedding anniversary Sunday April 16 at the Deavers home. Whist high scorers were Mrs Robert Lafler and Stewart Brown. Low scores went to Mrs Deaver and Burgett Peetz. Arno Thomas won the traveling prize. Lunch was shared by guests and a commemorative gift was given to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Deaver
Plainview Club
Robert Lafler
Stewart Brown
Deaver
Burgett Peetz
Arno Thomas
Eager Hands 4-H Club Meets for Heritage Project April 1966
The Eager Hands 4 H Club gathered at Mrs. Joseph Hahler's home on April 15 1966. Members took a Nebraska facts test for the heritage project and Helmi Hahler demonstrated measuring dry and liquid ingredients. They planned sewing projects and were served refreshments by Helmi Hahler. Becky Mowry baked a birthday cake for their leader Mrs. Aufdengarten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eager Hands
Joseph Hahler
Nebraska
Helmi Hahler
Aufdengarten
Becky Mowry
Printing service ad from Sidney Telegraph
Local printing offer urges customers to call 254 5555 for fast pickup printing and delivery. The Sidney Telegraph advertises service from 11th Avenue with a 83 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Telegraph
11Th Ave
Heaton Guest Of Sidney Rotary Talks of Near East Trip
P. J. Heaton Sr. was guest speaker at the Sidney Rotary Club on Monday. He described his fall 1966 Near East trip and conversations with armed forces in Viet Nam and other locations. President C. A. Bitner welcomed Student Rotarian Larry Schmidt and Don Kemp of Northwestern Bell as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Heaton, Sr
Sidney
Glass Blowing Seminar at CSC announced by instructors
Chadron State College art instructor Mr. Frank Simons announces an adult glassblowing seminar for the last week of April. Miss Pat Esch of Denver will conduct sessions with demonstrations films slides and discussion for residents of Dawes Sheridan Box Butte Sioux and Morrill Counties. Groups should send a postcard to the Fine Arts seminar at CSC with their visit details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Simons
Chadron State College
Pat Esch
Denver
Colo
Simons
Dawes
Sheridan
Box Butte
Sioux
Morrill
Antioch College
Ohio
Miss Esch
University of Wisconsin
Madison
Harvey Littleton
Golden Hour Extension Club Plans May Fashion Show
The Golden Hour Extension Club met at Mrs Gene Bennett home on Thursday April 6 with co host Mrs LaVerne Thomas and guest Mrs Bill McDowell. Plans were made for a May 6 fashion show and a May 4 rehearsal. A picnic is planned for the last part of June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Hour Extension Club
Golden Hour Club
Gene Bennett
LaVerne Thomas
Bill McDowell
Den 1 Pack 81 Meeting Notes Apr 17
The group met at Mrs. Walt Johnson's on April 17. They opened with a den yell and planned to make neckerchief slides for the next meeting. Mark Johnson brought treats. Activities included kickball, Bird Hunt, and planting daisies. The meeting closed with the Living Circle and the Promise. Brett Kruse Keeper of the Buckskin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Johnson
Mark Johnson
Brett Kruse
Area Women Elected at Lincoln Methodist Women’s Convention
Women elected to offices in the state organization of Methodist Women at the two day Lincoln convention Apr 12 13 include J W Vaughn Sidney as assistant treasurer and supply secretary Leslie Stull Alliance as secretary of missionary education and service Merle Bartlett Alliance native and Uruguay missionary and former Sidney teacher spoke Russell Brown Trumbull elected president for two years succeeding Sam McClung Big Springs Retiring president McClung urged personal renewal urging members to examine their own changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Organization of Methodist Women
Lincoln
J. W. Vaughn
Sidney
Leslie Stull
Alliance
Missionary Education and Service
Merle Bartlett
Chadron State College
Uruguay
Bartlett
Russell Brown
Trumbull
Sam McClung
Big Springs
Auxiliary Met With 19 Members and Guests in Potter
The Francis De Brunner Unit 286 of the Lodgepole American Legion Auxiliary met on Tuesday April 11 at Mrs L E Lydiatts home with nineteen members and two guests present Mrs Mark Hafer and Miss Verna Franss. They planned for Cheyenne County Legion and Auxiliary meeting April 18 at 8 p m in Potter and discussed Poppy Day in May with volunteers to sell poppies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis de Brunner
Lodgepole American Legion Auxiliary
L. E. Lydiatt
Mark Hafer
Verna Franss
Layette
Department Child Welfare
Cheyenne County Legion and Auxiliary
Potter
Freedom Foundation
Nan Talich
Evelyn Bruns
Bertha Bahr
Memorial Rest Home
Lions Club
Paul Smith
Grandma
Phillipines
Clive Johnson
Curtis Brown
Delmar Zalesky
Ralph Talich
Wayne Bond
Ross Glassburn
Sidney Telegraph Office Sales Offer Ad
Need sales books or other office forms head to The Sidney Telegraph at 838 Lge Ave for quality items at a price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Telegraph
Lge Ave
Missions Head To Speak In Local Church
The Rev Dean Truett of Foursquare missions in Honduras and El Salvador will speak at 7 45 p m on Apr 20 at the Foursquare Church 16th and Elm. He and his wife Carlene and two sons have served in Nicaragua Costa Rica Guatemala and now Honduras El Salvador. His faith outreach includes two capital city churches a penitentiary church five city mission stations a Bible school and radio ministry. Colored pictures and artifacts will accompany his talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Truett
Foursquare
Honduras
el Salvador
Tegucigalpa
South America
16Th
Elm St
Carlene Tuttle
Panama
Mr. True
Truetts
Bennett
Ord to Have Elks Lodge in Nebraska
Elks lodge from Sidney is to join the new Ord Nebraska lodge. dispensation granted by Grand Exalted Ruler Raymond Dobson. W K Rynearson reports 400 new members to be initiated led by James Anderson. Broken Bow will install officers. Ainsworth hosts the institution ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Sidney Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Elks Lodge
Ord
Neb
W. K. Rynearson
Ainsworth
Nebraska Central District
Raymond C. Dobson
Minot
N. D
James Anderson
Kearney
Broken Bow Lodge
Ainsworth Lodge
Nebraska
Lucky Steppers Meet at Fort Side Ney Museum
The Lucky Steppers 4 H club met April 15 at the Fort Side ney Museum for a photo session then moved to the 4 H building for a business meeting. Robyn Harmon and Linda Owens co hosted with Pam Hassle and Robyn Harmon presenting a pot holder making demonstration. Karen Felsch led the pledges with Pam Hosle as reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucky Steppers
Fort Sideney Museum
Robyn Harmon
Linda Owens
Pam Hassle
Karen Felsch
Pam Hossle
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. Whittle
Winterhaven
Fla
Quin Whittles
National Association of Produce Market Managers
Florida
William Niemann
Don Moeller
Hooper, Neb
Colorado General Hospital
Niemann
Mr. Niemann
Frank McCaig
5Th Ave
P.F.C
James L. McCaig
Vietnam
Siagon
Leon Lafler
Mesa, Ariz
George Felsch Sr
San Jose
Calif
George Felsch
Roy Adams
Raymond Adams
Kay
Oberlin, Kans
Adams
Delmar Adams
Frank Strahan
la Puente
Mr. Strahan
Krieger
William Holt
John Lindsey
Lisa
Oklahoma City
Okla
Elmer Mundy
The
Women’s Missionary Union
Wichita
Kans
Kansas-Nebraska
Henry Narjes
Mr. Narjes
Mercy Hospital
George Narjes
Alver DeWitt
Walter DeWitt and
Wade
Cozad
Swenson
Fern White
Robert Costin
Laramie, Wyo
Bureau
CWF
St. Paul’s
LWML
Alpha
DKG
Depot Folks
Sutton
VFW
Charles Skrdlants
Mr. Heaton
Rotary
CSC
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