Second Lt Clinton Dorwart to depart for Vietnam duties
Second Lt Clinton Dorwart will leave Sidney on Monday April 28 and report to Travis Air Force Base in San Francisco before taking up duties as a Vietnamese advisor in Saigon. He has been visiting his parents, Dr and Mrs C B Dorwart, since Easter. Meanwhile several local residents and visitors were noted in town and nearby, including the Jessen and Kreft families from Nevada and Missouri, and Arvada residents Eldon Johnson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Dorwart
Sidney
Travis Air Force Base
San Francisco
Vietnam
Saigon
States
Dorwart
C. B. Dorwart
Community club schedule April events in Cheyenne County
A sequence of local group meetings runs April 21 to 26 across Elks, American Legion and Unit 17, Optimist Club, Toastmasters, City Association of Women Bowlers at Dude's, Lions Club, Cheyenne County Historical Association, Sunol Garden Club and Extension Club. Installations and a rummage sale at Christ Episcopal Parish Hall are also listed.
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American Legion Post
Unit 17
Legion Rooms
Pem
Christ Episcopal Parish Hall
St. Martha’s Guild
Camp us news notes graduates and cast members list
Miss Helen Jorgenson earns a Master of Music Education from the University of Kansas and joins June 12 commencement among 1,206 in the class. Bruce Leypoldt named to Dean's List at National College of Business in Rapid City. Carolyn Rushman enrolled in senior secretarial program. Jill Ludeman cast in Chadron State College's School for Scandal May 1 2 3. Chadron State College music groups tour 13 Western Nebraska towns with Carol Culton and Donna Hart among performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Jorgenson
Don Jorgenson
University of Kansas
Lawrence
Kan
William L. Kelly
Office of Admissions and Records
Jorgenson
Bruce Leypoldt
Sidney
National College of Business
Rapid City
S.d
Leypoldt
St. Patrick’s High School
Nyle Leypoldt
Olsen Drive
Carolyn Rushman
Rushman
Dalton High School
Norman Rushman
Dalton
Jill Ludeman
Harold Ludeman
Gurley
Chadron State College
Memorial Hall
Nebraska
Carol Culton
Eagleaires
Donna Hart
Bridgeport
Rushville
Gordon
Hyannis
Imperial
Venango
Grant
Ogallala
Oshkosh
Bayard
Scottsbluff
Harrisburg
Morrill
Reservations Open for WWI Veterans Convention Luncheon
Reservations are being taken for the Annual Convention of District 7 Veterans of World War I and Ladies Auxiliary to be held in Sidney at Fort Sidney Motor Hotel. Luncheon at 12 30 PM with daylight savings, registration at 10 AM. Call 254 3324 for Sidney members. The ladies business session occurs in the hotel banquet room and the Barracks meet in the American Legion Club Rooms. All members urged to attend.
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District #7
Ladies Auxiliary
Sidney
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Pem. Sidney
American Legion Club
Honeycomb Extension Club Meets At Mrs Dennis Custer
The Honeycomb Extension Club met Tuesday evening at Mrs Dennis Custers home. Members brought seed packets for a grab bag exchange. President Mrs Robert Young read a note from Miss Pat Dunham about the County fair. An Extension Tea is set for Thursday April 24 in the 4 H Building with refreshments by the club. Next meeting will be at Mrs Dallas McDuffees home with a roll call on favorite fabrics. A lesson on wood furniture was presented by Mrs Custer followed by lunch.
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Honeycomb Extension Club
Dennis Custer
Robert Young
Pat Dunham
Cheyenne County Extension
Extension Club
Dallas McDuffee
Custer
Cancer death trends by gender in the ACS report
The American Cancer Society reports a 13 percent drop in female cancer deaths since 1936 while male deaths rose by 87 percent, underscoring widening gender disparities in mortality.
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American Cancer Society
Preventable Toll: Lung Cancer Deaths If Smoking Stops
The American Cancer Society warns that 59,000 Americans may die this year from lung cancer. They say most deaths are preventable if smoking ends, urging cessation and reduced tobacco use nationwide.
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American Cancer Society
Engagement of Cheryl Bruenger to Ron Graham
Former SHS student Cheryl Bruenger of Aurora announces engagement to Ron Graham of Aurora. Cheryl attended Sidney schools then Hinkley High, works at Mountain States Telephone. Ron Graham, son of Leonard and, a Denver Central graduate, is in Denver Tech, with three years of service including a year in Vietnam. No wedding plans yet.
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Walter Bruenger
Aurora
Cole
Cheryl
Ron Graham
Miss Bruenger
Sidney
Hinkley High School
Mountain States Telephone Co
Leonard Graham
Aurora Central
Denver Technical College
Ron
Armed Services
Viet Nam
Saddle Club to Hold Pancake Breakfast at Lodgepole
The Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club will hold its annual pancake breakfast at the clubhouse on Sunday April 2. Public invited. Serving from 7 o clock until noon. Breakfast coordinated by Mr and Mrs Leonard Rie ken Mr and Mrs Mel Crom Mrs Elsie Lindley and Mr and Mrs C J Tomasello.
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Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club
Leonard Rieken
Mel Crom
Elsie Lindley
C. J. Tomasello
State Officer Tours City For Epsilon Sigma Alpha Visit
Alpha Iota Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha hosted Mrs. Dale Marpales state president of the sorority last Saturday April 12. She toured city facilities slated for the June state convention and was escorted by convention chairwomen Mrs. Burrows Mrs. Born and Mrs. Dillon. A spaghetti dinner at Mrs. Johnston’s home followed a luncheon at Mrs. Burrows’ home. Mrs. Marpales left Sidney Sunday with seven chapter members. The group attended the Spring Council meeting in North Platte with several chapter officers and members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Iota
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority
Dale Marpales
Schyler
Neb
Marpales
Don Burrows
Don Born
Dyle Dillon
Burrows
Art Johnston
Sidney
Sidney Chapter
North Platte
Dillon
Born
Norman Stevens
Darrell Danielson
Jack Bruns
Johnston
WSCS To Choose Officers Thursday
Women’s Society of Christian Service at Lodgepole United Methodist Church set to meet Thursday at 2 pm. Nominating committee report precedes the annual officer election. Spring District meeting report to be given by attending members. Hostesses listed as Mrs James Sterling Mrs Roy Grimes Mrs Del mar Zalesky and Mrs Hubert Bondegard.
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Women’s Society of Christian Service
Lodgepole United Methodist Church
Hemingford
James Sterling
Roy Grimes
Delmar Zalesky
Hubert Bondegard
Mark Bonkiewicz Is Honored On 18th Birthday
Mark Edward Bonkiewicz celebrated his 18th birthday on Easter Sunday as guest of honor at a surprise party hosted by his parents Mr and Mrs Joe Bonkiewicz and his sister Ann. Guests included Kathy Bennett Pat Colling Dale Gorman Connie Hietz Nancy Josten Mike Kennedy Steve Sutton Bill Bonkiewicz Tom Fehringer and Mike Bonkiewicz. Earlier, Mr and Mrs Glenn Weller hosted a breakfast at The Chateau.
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Mark Edward Bonkiewicz
Joe Bonkiewicz
Ann
Kathy Bennett
Pat Colling
Dale Gorman
Connie Hietz
Nancy Josten
Mike Kennedy
Steve Sutton
Bill Bonkiewicz
Tom Fehringer
Peetz
Mike Bonkiewicz
Cheyenne
Kathy Davis
Patty Gregg
Susan Jenks
Vicki Kruse
Mary Kunge
Karen Wieser
Donald Ringleman
Earler
Glenn Weller
Mark
Chateau
Youth Attend LDS Conference in Cheyenne
Youth and guests of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints attended the Annual Youth Conference in Cheyenne at the Cheyenne Steak House. The two day gathering featured sports a hootenanny an inspirational meeting and a dinner dance with attendees including Janet Brunick Patricia Mueller Valarie Neville Bonnie Rucker Robyn Lee Wilcox Kathy Kruse Wesley Mueller Bryan Wilcox Joe Tresques Darold Cumming and Bruce Cumming. Sponsors were Douglas Harmon Sidney Branch president and Mrs Donovan Neville. Leaders include Mrs Robert Wilcox president and Mrs Wesley Mueller with Mrs Douglas B Harmon as counselors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Cheyenne
Robyn Lee Wilcox
Kathy Kruse
Janet Brunick
Patricia Mueller
Valarie Neville
Bonnie Tucker
Telegraph
Bonnie Rucker
Wesley Mueller
Bryan Wilcox
Joe Tresques
Darold Cumming
Bruce Cumming
Douglas Harmon
Sidney Branch
Donovan Neville
Robert Wilcox
Douglas B. Harmon
Chappell IOOF Celebrates Mortgage Burning Ceremony
The Chappell Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodges held a mortgage burning ceremony with about 100 attendees from the surrounding area. In attendance were members and local residents, including Mrs. Rowena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chappell Ioof
Chappell Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Rebekah
Shawn
Rowena
Chappell Odd Fellows Burn Mortgage Ceremony
The Chappell Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodges held a Burning of the Mortgage at the Chappell lodge hall with a covered dish supper bingo and pinochle. Twenty one members from Sidney attended along with dignitaries including Deputy Grand Master Harold S White Mrs White of Lexington and other district leaders. The initiative started in 1948 the new hall opened April 11 1950 and the mortgage was released February 6 1969.
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Chappell Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Rebekah Lodges
Chappell Lodge
Big Springs
Chappell
Sidney
Nebraska
Harold S. White
White
Lexington
Walter Rees
Rees
Rebekah Assembly
Rowena Zimmerman
4-H Novice Club Holds First Meeting in April
The 4-H Novice Class met April 17 at the 4-H building led by Mrs. Clarence Cornell with Mrs. Jerry Clark assisting. Ken Cook spoke on horse care. Members include Mark Rowe Deborah Rowe Deborah Katen Valera Lafler Christy Wiedeburg Phillip Childers and De light Cornell. The next meeting is May 1 and interested joiners should contact Mrs. Clarence Correll at 254-4226 Christy Wiedeburg reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Cornell
Jerry Clark
Ken Cook
Mark Rowe
Deborah Rowe
Deborah Katen
Valera Lafler
Christy Wiedeburg
Phillip Childers
Delight Cornell
Clarence Correll
Private First Class Timothy Rhoades Killed in Vietnam?
Private First Class Timothy G. Rhoades, 20, son of Mr and Mrs Richard J Rhoades of Big Springs Nebraska, was assigned March 29 to the 11th Infantry Brigade Americal Division near Duc Pho Vietnam. A 1967 graduate of Big Springs Rural High School and Theta Chi member, he entered the Army in August 1968 after basic at Fort Lewis and was last at Fort Benning Georgia. He attended Kearney State College prior to service.
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Duc Pho
Vietnam
AHTNC
Timothy G. Rhoades
Richard J. Rhoades
Big Springs
Neb
11Th Infantry Brigade
Americal Division
Rhoades
Ft. Lewis
Wash
Ft. Benning
Fall Project Discussed at N S Club Meeting
The N S Club held its regular morning meeting at Mrs. Ray Cruise home on April 11. Mrs. Robert Spearow presided before 10 members and one guest as welfare programs for the project were considered. Mrs. Cruise led the lesson with a demonstration on artificial flower arrangements. The next meeting is a no host luncheon at Ft. Sidney Motor Hotel on May 2.
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N.S. Club
Ray Cruise
Robert Spearow
Cruise
Fern Hecker
Ft. Sidney Motor Hotel
Rites Held At Kimball For Mika Infant
Graveside funeral services were held at Kimball Cemetery for Sheri Lyn Mika infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Mika. She died Friday at Kimball Hospital one day after birth. Survivors include parents one sister Lori Ann grandparents Bill Leckner Kimball and Irene Mika Sidney and great grandparents Gus Stabb Kimball Minnie Mika Sidney. Allen Funeral Home in charge.
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Kimball Cemetery
Sheri Lyn Mika
William Mika
Kimball
Kimball Hospital
Lori Ann
Bill Leckner
Irene Mika
Sidney
Gus Stabb
Minnie Mika
Allen Funeral Home
Eighteen Attend Meet of Kensington Eastern Star
Eighteen members attended the April meeting of the Eastern Star Kensington Tuesday afternoon at the Masonic Temple. Dessert lunch was served by Mrs. Elmer Hartmann, Mrs. Grace Peterson and Mrs. F.H. Harrington. Mrs. Marvin Anthony led the business meeting in the absence of president Mrs. Keith Simpson. Cards followed with high bridge score going to Mrs. Don Weimer and high canasta to Mrs. A.F. Whitmire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Kensington
Masonic Temple
Elmer Hartmann
Grace Peterson
F.H. Harrington
Marvin Anthony
Keith Simpson
Bridge
Don Weimer
Canasta
A.F. Whitmire
Look Who's Here Look Who's Here Kevin Jay Clarkson
Mr and Mrs Ryan Clarkson announce the birth of son Kevin Jay on Thursday April 17 at 12 15 pm at Memorial Hospital in Sidney The baby weighs seven pounds 14 1 2 ounces Grandparents are Ralph S Bryant John Clarkson of Sidney Great grandparents include Harvey Perrine Beulah Nelson of Council Bluffs and Mr and Mrs Kealy of Sutherland Nebraska.
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Kevin Jay Clarkson
Ryan Clarkson
Osage
Kevin Jay
Memorial Hospital
Ralph S. Bryant
John Clarkson
Sidney
Kevin
Harvey Perrine
Beulah Nelson
Council Bluffs
Kealy
Sutherland
Nebr
Mrs Schwasnick's Brother Arthur Williams Dies
Mrs Frank Schwasnick received word of the death of her brother Arthur Williams 82 in Florence Colorado. Williams a retired ranch manager died last Wednesday. Funeral services held in Florence. He is survived by a daughter a son four sisters and two brothers. One brother John Williams of Cheyenne former Sidney resident.
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Frank Schwasnick
Arthur Williams
Florence
Colo
Williams
John Williams
Cheyenne
Sidney
Census shows 44 patients at Memorial Hospital
As of Sunday there were 44 patients and four babies in Memorial Hospital. Admitted in Sidney include Mrs Roy Hull Otillie Schuessler Myrtle Bickle Mrs Marcelous Foreman Crescencio Rocha Mrs Thomas Colling Rona Rae Bartling and Michael Anthony. In Kimball Minnie Parks. Dismissed in Sidney Mrs Jerry Weyhrich Richard Willis Charles F Bartlett Carol Glassburn Mrs Matt Treinen and David Crutchfield Lodgepole Mrs Roy Barnhart and daughter Paul Rainey Potter Thelma Rose Virginia Langlay and Mrs A D Gunderson Gurley William Wolcott Kimball Mrs Lee Arndt and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital
Sidney
Roy Hull
Otillie Schuessler
Myrtle Bickle
Marcelous Foreman
Crescencio Rocha
Thomas Colling
Rona Rae Bartling
Michael Anthony
Kimball
Minnie Parks
Jerry Weyhrich
Richard Willis
Charles F. Bartlett
Carol Glassburn
Matt Treinen
David Crutch
Field
Lodgepole
Roy Barn
Hart
Paul Rainey
Potter
Thelma Rose
Virginia Langlay
A. D. Gunderson
Gurley
William Wolcott
Lee Arndt
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Denver
Frank Kreft
Michelle
Nevada
Iowa
Morris Jessens
Hazel McBride
California
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Lompoc
Calif
Terry Pfau
Delores Williams
Gayland Bode
Paula Ann
Dalton Catholic Church
Monty Young
Elks Lodge
The
Optimist Club
the Chateau
Toastmasters Club
City Association of Women Bowlers
Dude’s Steak House
Cheyenne County Historical Association
4-H
Lions Club
Cheyenne County, Legion and Axuiliaries
Lodgepole Legion Hall
Sunol Garden Club
A. A. Fenske
Sunol
Cheyenne County Extension Club
Campus E News
Mrs. Custer
Honeycomb Club
SHS
Cheryl Bruenger
Saddle Club
WSCS
Mark Bonkiewicz
LDS
Chappell Oof
Mika
Meet of
Alpha Nu Chapter
Cheyenne County
Alpha Nu
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Janine Saab
Carolyn Schmitt
Cecelia Grant
Jane Schuman
Bill Kelley
Unit 19
Charles Everitt
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