PTA convention honors drive for standards and 1960 61 program
Delegates at Sidney Nebras ka approved a 1960 61 legislative program opposing obscene literature and pornographic materials and condemned violence sensationalism and erosion of standards in TV and motion pictures. They backed the elect ive plan for the State Board of Education and appointive State Commissioner of Education. Dr William G Hollister of the National Institute of Mental Health received a state life membership. The convention named three schools Lincoln School Grand Island Stoddard School Beatrice Central Ward School Fairbury as 100 percent PTA members. Gavel awards went to Omaha Central High Beaver Crossing Public School for membership gains and Benson West Elementary for magazine subscriptions. Hemingford Public School won subscriptions growth and new officers and district directors were installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Congress of Parent-Teachers Assa
Sidney
State Board of Education
William G. Hollister
National Institute of Mental Health
Bethesda
Nebraska Pta Assn
Hollister
Lawrence A. Lemons
Scottsbluff Public Schools
Nebraska
Nebraska Congress of Parents and Teachers
PTA
Lincoln School
Grand Island
Stoddard School
Beatrice
Central Ward
Fairbury
Omaha
Central High School
Beaver Crossing
Benson West Elementary School
Kennard George
Benson West
Hemingford Public School
Ray W. Scott
Hensingford
State PTA Membership Tops 71 000 Mark in Nebraska
The Nebraska Congress of Parents and Teachers reports a total membership of 71 016 as of April 1, up 2 706 from last year. Eleven new units formed, 13 lost due to school consolidations, region V lead in National Parent-Teacher Magazine subscriptions, two new committees named, and over 3 290 honorary life members with 403 scholarships awarded including two at University of Nebraska in special education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Daka
South Dakota
Board of Managers
Alcohol Education Committee
Action Committee
University of Nebraska
Hollister Urges PTA Action and Youth Meetings
Dr. William Hollister, representing the National Congress of Parents and Teachers, urged local PTA action and youth involvement at a Thursday convention. He highlighted four tests of maturity, warned that modern life heightens youth challenges, and urged PTA as an extended family to spot needs, engage in techniques, uncover concerns, and unite to solve problems. He also promoted four keys to understanding children's emotions and the shift to freedom giving parenting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hollister
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Hollister
Chicago
Nebraska Congress
Key
Action For
PTA
Brigitte Bardot
Sidney
Nebraska Congress backs current school governance plan
The Board of Managers of the Nebraska Congress reaffirmed support for the present system of governing schools with an elective State Board of Education and an appointive State Commissioner of Education. Guests included Mrs. Samuel Thompson of Cheyenne and Mrs. Glen Rogers of Cheyenne. A Sidney High School band concert moved to Friday morning due to music contest date changes, with Grade School chorus, Mothersingers Chorus, and Choral-Aires from Colorado College also performing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Managers
The
Nebraska Congress
Board of Education
Samuel Thompson
Cheyenne
Wyoming
PTA
Glen Rogers
Wyoming Congress Publications
Crack Sidney High School
Mothersingers
Colorado State College
Greeley
Three Fined $15 For Disturbing Peace
Three sheriff officers broke up a party at Trailer City Thursday evening leading to eight youths detained and three occupants fined $15 each plus $6 costs for disturbing the peace. The fined individuals were Daniel Shaske Ralph Herrera and Edward Cardova. Sheriff W W Schulz and deputies Gene Morris and Kermit Brumbaugh assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trailer City
Daniel Shaske
Ralph Herrara
Edward Cardova
Sherff W. W. Schulz
Gene Morris
Kermit Brumbaugh
Chappell Rites Monday For Mrs Earnhart 86
Mrs. Charles Earnhart 86 of Chappell dies after brief illness in Chappell hospital. Funeral at Chappell Methodist Church Monday with burial in Lodgepole Cemetery. Survived by sons Roy Lodgepole Kenneth Chappell Paul Springfield Ohio and daughter Gladys Haskell Lodgepole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Earnhart
Chappell
Chappell Hospital
Chappell Methodist Church
Lodgepole Cemetery
Goodview
Dalton Lions Club to Host District Talent Show Sunday
Twenty one acts from twelve western Nebraska towns compete in District VI Lions talent contest at 2 pm Sunday in Dalton High School auditorium. Ken Andersen to emcee. Winners in junior intermediate and senior divisions advance to state contest in Sidney in May with entrants from Mitchell Minatare Harrisburg Kimball Dix and Bushnell and locals Bayard Lodgepole Dalton Gering Potter Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Nebraska
Lions Club
Dalton High School
Ken Andersen
Sidney
Mitchell
Minatare
Harrisburg
Kimball
Dix
Bushnell
Bayard
Lodgepole
Dalton
Gering
Potter
Rites Held for Infant Alvin Edward Cabello
Funeral services were held for Alvin Edward Cabello infant son of Mr and Mrs Robert Cabello of Sidney at Gehrig and Son Funeral Home. Born Tuesday at Memorial Hospital he died Wednesday. Survived by parents and 15 month old brother David Duane the rites were conducted by Rev Carl W Baker and burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Edward Cabello
Robert Cabello
Sidney
the Gehrig and Son Funeral Home
Memorial Hospital
David Duane
Carl W. Baker
Greenwood Cemetery
Wayside Mission Opens For Transients In Sidney
Bud Bennett and Chuck Harvey establish the Wayside Mission at 8214 Std behind the Post Office in Sidney to provide beds meals and a place to clean up for transients. The non denominational facility offers up to 100 capacity two night stay rules and relies on donations with city cooperation and volunteer services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation
Salvation Army
The
Wayside Mission
Bud Bennett
Chuck Harvey
Harvey
Funeral Held Today for Schwartz Infant
Funeral services were held for Susan Violet Schwartz infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Schwartz of Sidney. The burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. Survived by sister Randy Kay five, another sister Teresa Helen died earlier this year at twenty months. Rev C E Brittain officiated at Gehrig and Son Funeral Home rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Violet Schwartz
Harold Schwartz
Sidney
Memorial Hospital
C E Brittain
Gehrig and Son Funeral
Greendwood Cemetery
Randy Kay
Teresa Helen
Carpenter pledges Rockefeller nomination at GOP convention
State Sen. Terry Carpenter, running for governor and GOP convention delegate, says he would nominate New York Gov. Nelson Rockefeller for president unless Rockefeller asks him not to. He argues Nixon cannot win and notes no personal meeting with Rockefeller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsbluff
Terry Carpenter
New York
Nelson Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Nixon
Carpenter
Joe Smith
Hazeldean
Police May Have Your Number Says Chief Willis
Police Chief Sol Willis warns residents police may have metal yard house numbers after vandals stole 32 markers on a night. Contact desk officer Jim Siefer if your number is listed among 1134 1146 1104 1116 2045 1356 1328 1326 1632 1375 1815 1524 1430 1624 1709 1230 1526 1534 1340 1123 1945 1711 945 1204 2044 1136 1345 1320 1129 1645.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Willis
Jim Siefer
Introducing The Candidates For Miss Fort Sidney Of 1960
Janet Egging a Potter High senior and former Potter Days Queen competes alongside Marcelyn Jurgens a Sidney graduate employed in Denver. Janet trains in speech and performs a piano solo while Marcelyn offers a reading. Both entries are sponsored locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Egging
Francis Egging
Potter
S.-Mn
Brunette
Potter High School
Janet
Potter State Bank
Herman Jurgens
Sidney
Sidney High School
Marcelyn
Park’s School of Business
Denver
Luther League
Lutheran Church
Non Beard Growers Face Kangaroo Court at Fort Sidney Days
Males over 21 who do not sport a beard for Fort Sidney Days June 23 24 25 face possible judgment before a Kangaroo Court announced by beard committee chair Dave McReynolds. Derby hats may be worn to promote the event and trophies will be awarded in five beard categories including most elegant and decorative best red beard best dark beard ugliest growth and Sweepstakes. Some Sidneyites already sport beards as the contest start was delayed until after Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beard Committee
Dave McReynolds
McReynolds
Sidney Hi Band and Chorus Win District Superior Ratings
The Sidney High School Band earned a superior rating at the District 6 music contest for the ninth straight year, with superior sight reading. The 7 member High School Chorus also won a superior award. solos and groups from Cam Choate to the sax sextet posted high marks. several entries received excellent or good ratings. Judges were George Hinn and William Fankhauser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney High School
Chadron
George Hinn
William Fankhauser
Cam Choate
Superior
Rodney Vaughn
Helen Jorgenson
Carol Clark
Tympani
Leland Lewis
Kristin Cave
Peggy Hakes
Marilyn Maley
Lynn Nelson
Excellent
Jean Simmerman
Conrad Friede
Flute
Girlé
Drilling Advances and Logan County Lease Bids Surge
Morrill County wells reached total depths with the No 1 Engelland at 5061 feet and the No 1 Kreader at 5175 feet while No 1 Shoemaker reached 5191 feet. In Logan County a state lease sale drew top bids of 15.30 per acre for 240 acres near Sterling Reservoir, amid strong Denver interest. other bids reached 10.11 for 40 acres and 6.75 and 5.75 per acre for adjacent tracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashby Drilling Co
Morrill County
Tipps Drilling Co
Kimbark Exploration Co
Cheyenne County
Logan County
Colo
Sterling Reservoir
Patrick S. Beaird
Denver
Sterling
Thomas L. Giacomini
Car Missing Then Found in Minutes
Police responded to a report of a stolen blue 1956 model convertible from a service station. Bruce Christofferson reported the theft at 11:08 PM and officers located the car by 1:18 PM the same night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Christofferson
Teen Show Dance Headline at Zike Roller Rink
A teen oriented show and dance at Zikes Roller Rink 2032 Illinois St invites the general public. Next event on Thursday April 28 starts 8 30 PM with Aaron Zeiss and the Millionaires billed as Americas Greatest Top 40 Band. Saber Dean leads the organization. Free records a dance contest and prizes add appeal. Tickets advance 1 per person or 175 per couple at the door 125 per person and 2 per couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zike
Illinois
C. W. Zike
Aaron Zeiss
The
Millionaires
America
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Les L. Scheer
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James Kirkman
North Platte
Congress of Parents and Teachers
Henry Hohnholt Jr
West Kearney
William Nichol Jr
S. A. McMaster
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L. L. Scheer
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Dalton Lions Club
Leslie Ptacek
Jancey Blakeslee
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Sylvia Minshall
Sharon Course
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Kathy Strasheim
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Karen Theis
Patty Zalesky
Ward Larson
Larry Musil
Danny Knight
Ray Wead
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Selves
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Schwartz
Terry
Marcelyn Jurgens
Mrs
Gurley
Maddox Motor Company
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Mary Dell Conger
Jaycees
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Kangaroo Court
Sidney Hi Band
Zike Roller Rink
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