New Dance Studio To Open In Sidney
Mrs. Bessie Enyeart of Kimball announces a new dance studio in Sidney with registration for classes at the Band Shell at 13th and Linden from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday August 14. She is highly qualified with a Master’s in dance from the University of Wisconsin and has taught tap ballet acrobatic adagio character and ballroom in private studios and in physical education at high schools and colleges including Ohio Wesleyan University Oberlin College and New York State University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Enyeart
Kimball
Sidney
Shell
13Th
Linden
Enyeart
New York City
University of Wisconsin
Ohio Wesleyan University
Oberlin College
New York State University
Curtis Corrects Claim in Senate Nomination Campaign
Rep. Carl Curtis of Minden, among seven Republicans seeking the senate nomination, clarified in a public statement that he is not a World War I veteran. The remark follows a misattributed claim in the primary race coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Curtis
Minden
Curtis
Girl Scout Play Day Planned in Sidney Area
Leaders plan an outdoor themed Girl Scout Play Day for Wednesday August 25 in Sidney. Troops 105 and 70 with Mrs Ted Leach and Mrs Floyd Lanks in charge will host from 10 30 a m to 3 p m showcasing camping and cookery skills. A Safety Project may also be pursued for regional Girl Scouts following a council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Ted Leach
Floyd Lanks
Barney Schilling
Harley Haire
Ted
Lodgepole couple announce engagement of Marcia Garrett Scharrel
Plans for a spring wedding as Marcia Garrett Scharrel, daughter of Mr and Mrs Garrett Scharrel of Lodgepole, becomes engaged to Roderick Ault, son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Ault of Ogallala. Marcia is a Lodgepole High School graduate employed at Ogallala Community Hospital. Roderick, a Creighton University College of Pharmacy alumni, works as a pharmacist at Kersenbrock Drug Company in Ogallala.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett Scharrel
Lodgepole
Marcia
Roderick Ault
Raymond Ault
Ooyallala
Lodgepole High School
Ogallala Community Hospital
Ogallala High School
Creighton University College of Pharmacy
Omaha
Kersenbrock Drug Company
Oxallala
Jolly Rancher Change of Ownership Effective Aug 6
The Jolly Rancher Willard and Lucille Meyer have purchased the Jolly Rancher effective Aug. 6, according to an announcement this week. The former owners Edith Grieve and Edna Diedrick extend thanks to customers and friends for patronage over the past years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard
Lucille Meyer
Jolly
Edith Grieve
Edna Diedrick
Kay McIntosh Honored At Pre-Nuptial Party
Kathleen McIntosh, soon to wed Duane Kahl, was feted at a Sunday bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Herbert Hruska and Miss Pat Pelster. Blue and white decor featured wedding bells and umbrellas. Prizes went to Elsie Leech, Mrs. Don Mueller, and Mrs. McKinley McIntosh. twenty four guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen McIntosh
Duane Kahl
Herbert Hruska
Hruska
Pat Pelster
Elsie Leech
Don Mueller
McKinley McIntosh
Meeting on Sunday at IOOF Rebekah gathering Scottsbluff
A district IOOF outdoor meeting and a Rebekah session drew Odd Fellows and Rebekahs to Scottsbluff with host towns Gering and Scottsbluff. Delegates from nearby households included Mr and Mrs Louie Hoegers Mrs William Bergner Mr and Mrs Ray Tremain Mr and Mrs Joe Crumline and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Legion Auxiliary hits 100 percent 1955 membership goal
Mr and Mrs Dixon Rhoades and Mrs Alvin Duis represented American Legion Post 17 and its Auxiliary at the state Legion convention in Omaha last week. The Auxiliary announced a 100 percent membership turnout for 1955. Mrs Frank Wisner of Scottsbluff was named department sergeant, the sole Western Nebraska recipient of the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon .Rhoades
Alvin Duis
American Legion Post 17
Omaha
Frank Wisner
Scottsbluff
Tstoran
Nebraska
Bridal Shower Honors Carol Hancock in Dalton
Miss Carol Hancock of Dalton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hancock, engaged to marry Darrell Glassburn of Sidney on August 22, was feted at a linen shower hosted by Mrs. Jo Moody. Guests from Sidney Mines Gurley and Detroit joined in games, gifts, and a toast to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Hancock
Dalton
Darrell Glassburn
Sidney
Jo Moody
Robert Wait
Mmes
Harold Bond
M. W. Osborn
Ralph Thompson
Orvin Golden
W. H. Davis
A. J. Jorgenson
G. E. Kennedy
Charles Wait
D. W. Jorgenson
Wilburg Glassburn
Joe Bailey
Clifton Osborn
E. E. Osborn
Charles Hancock
Judy
Kenneth Morgan
Gurley
Irvin Kessler
Detroit
Mich
Moody
Waite
Morgan
Sorority Hosts Friendship Ten Coffee at Krueger’s Lake
Members of Beta Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosted a Friendship Coffee at the home of Mrs. Keith Schwartz at Krueger's Lake. Twenty-two members and guests attended the outdoor event with a lawn serving table adorned by yellow flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Alpha Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Keith Schwartz
Krueger
Schwartz
Dorcas Society Plans Breakfast For Teachers Workshop
The Dorcas Society met Thursday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church parlors with Mrs. Arnold Braasch presiding. They organized breakfast service for the Teachers' Workshop on Aug. 26 and named hostesses Mrs. Pat Deir, Miss Agnes Ladine, Mrs. H Statler, and Mrs. S C Jensen. The next regular meeting is Sept. 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Arnold Braasch
Pat Deir
Agnes Ladine
H. Statler
S. C. Jensen
WMB Club Breakfast With Mrs Lipke and Guest
The WMB Club met at Mrs Ed Lipke’s home for a breakfast during the regular meeting last Tuesday morning. Guest Mrs Warren Johnson of Potter attended the come-as-you-are event. After business, members played games and prizes were awarded. The note also mentions a meeting on Tuesday Sept 7 with Mrs F L B Goodwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Lipke
WMB Club
Warren Johnson
Potter
CWF Meeting Highlights Skit on “Strange and Lovely Cities”
Members of the Christian Women's Fellowship gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Roy Buchanan's home. Mrs. John Farmer presented a skit titled Strange and Lovely Cities and Mrs. Paul Pierson led worship with the talk What Is In The City But The People. Lunch was served by Mrs. Buchanan. The group planned a meeting on Aug. 19 in the church basement with Mrs. Ji. C. Proper as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Women’s Fellowship
Roy Buchanan
John Farmer
Paul Pierson
Thimble Club Hosts Mrs Block At Friday Meeting
Mrs Martin Block entertained Thimble Club members Friday afternoon at her home. Members attended a business session and spent the afternoon on fancywork. Lunch was served by the hostess. The next meeting is set for Friday August 20 with Mrs Elvin Kahl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Block
Thimble Club
Hight
Elvin Kahl
Plainview Club Meeting With Mrs Lafler
The Plainview Extension Club will meet at 1 30 Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Leon Lafler. The Shelter House at Legion Park was the original venue. Mrs Martha Amen will present a program on Flower Arrangement followed by a Dutch Treat lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainview Extension Club
Leon Lafler
Legion Park
Martha Amen
State VFW Auxiliary Wins National Honor
Nebraska Department earns top national honor for cancer fund drive effort at the national convention securing a $10,000 prize for best showing among 48 states. Local VFW Auxiliary members celebrate the achievement and recognition across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Nebraska Department
State Department
Camp Winner at Shattuck School Fairbault Minn
Robert P Mills son of Mr and Mrs Robert D Mills 2144 Newton was among prizewinners at the 40th summer camp at Shattuck School Fairbault Minn He won the Marksman medal and badges in 30 220 and 440 yard swim and sailing seman and mate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shattuck School
Fairbault
Minn
Robert P. Mills
Robert D. Mills
Newton
Seman
Mate
Divorce Petition Filed by Ruth Chipps in Cheyenne County
Ruth Chipps filed for divorce from John H. Chipps in Cheyenne County District Court citing extreme cruelty. She seeks custody of four children three girls and a boy and an injunction restraining visits to her residence. The couple married August 2 1941 in Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Chipps
Cheyenne County
Ruth Chipps
Chipps
Handy Helpers 4-H Club Meeting At Mrs Rufenacht’s Home
The Handy Helpers 4-H Club met at Mrs. Mattie Rufenacht’s home on August 3 with all members present. The president led, roll call and secretary’s report followed. The group planned fair entries, discussed breakfast posters, played games, and enjoyed lunch prepared by Mrs. Rufenacht. Barbara Hyde, Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handy Helpers 4-H
Mattie Rufenacht
Rufenacht
Barbara Hyde
Calf Clippers Available to 4-H Members in Cheyenne County
The Cheyenne County Extension office now offers calf clippers for 4-H members to use. Agent Ivan Liljegren noted it is best if one club uses the clippers at a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Ivan Liljegren
Local Druggists Visit Denver Market Week
Mr and Mrs E O Ladine Mr and Mrs Earl Winter Matt Janda Mr and Mrs Warren Ellison and Mr and Mrs Gordon Tobin of Sidney travel to Denver this week to attend the Denver Market. Denver's largest consolidated merchandise show attracts top buyers and leaders from the Rocky Mountain area with participation by over six regional trade associations and 120 firms. More than 4000 items will be displayed in half a million square feet of space citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O.ladine
Earl Winter
Matt Janda
Warren Ellison
Gordon Tobin
Sidney
Denver
Rocky Mountain
Hospital births and admissions listed for multiple names
Sidney hospital admission notes include Sidney Leona Gemeinhardt and others. births reported for Frank Marymee couple and Kopetzky Knackstedt Lauters. discharges listed for Tony Bickel Yarney Jones Brachtenbach McGowan Wilt Smith. additions in Taylor and Casper hospitals with several named individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Hospital
Sidney
Leona Gemeinhardt
Donald Lonsdale
David Boyle
Everett Shelley
Jerome Kleenen
Omaha
Carl J. Ochiltree
Portland
Ore
William Hopkins
Gurley
Frank Marymee
Tony Bickel
Glenn Yarney
Robert Jones
Nick Brachtenbach
Tommy McGowan
Maxine Wilt
Mr. Smith
Girths
Taylor Hospital
Sidney — William Hunt
Virgil Knackstedt
Richard Axtell
Bob Lauters
Philopetzky
Casper
Wyo
Ray Bird
Carl Wright
Phil Kopetzky
Navy Lt Callies joins largest postwar Pacific drill on Catamount
Navy Lt Leo B Callies son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Callies Lodgepole is aboard the landing ship dock USS Catamount in a 55 ship Pacific Fleet exercise the largest since World War II The task force includes two aircraft carriers three cruisers eight destroyers four escort vessels 16 minesweepers eight submarines and multiple support ships Kenneth Agnew visited Sidney after discharge in San Diego and return from a year with the First Marine Division in Korea
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Leo B. Callies
Benjamin Callies
Lodgepole
Callies
Catamount
Traffic citation list from early 20th century notices
Individuals from multiple places face traffic related infractions with fines and costs. Alfred Buddeke of Kimball and others including William Kinnersley Sidney and Lawrence Morrison Bridgeport are cited for offenses such as careless driving speeding and license issues with fines ranging from 10 to 35 dollars plus costs. Some names include Gordon Teske Glasgow Mont Delbert Schlweter Wellington Kans Alfonso Cloffi Chicago Carl Mattox Montebello Calif Mandly Belka Lodi Wis Lloyd Nolan Atherson Calif with incomplete entry for Nolan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Buddeke
Kimball
William Kinnersley
Sidney
Lawrence Morrison
Bridgeport
Gordon Teske
Glasgow
Mont
Delbert Schlweter
Wellington
Kans
Alfonso Cloffi
Mandly Belka
Lodi
Wisc
Lloyd Nolan
Atherson
Calif
VFW Auxiliary and Lodge Events This Week
Tuesday schedules list VFW Auxiliary meeting at 7 30 p m in Leg ion Room City Auditorium with election and Dutch Treat. Lodgepole Legion Auxiliary meets at 2 p m in Legion Hall. Wednesday Providence Chapter CES hosts at 8 p m in Masonic Temple. Friday Past Noble Grands Club meets at 7 36 p m at Mrs J A Sparks home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Legion
City Auditorium
Lodgepole Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Providence
Ces
Masonic Temple
Noble Grands Club
J. A. Sparks
Foreclosure Bid Tops Six Thousand Six Hundred Thirty Eight
A bid of 6638.36 from Leo Whetstone's attorneys was accepted by Cheyenne County Sheriff Schulz in the foreclosure suit against Howard and Orletha Stentz. The public auction covered Lot 3, Block 2, Trognitz Addition in Sidney. The second bid, after a higher federal tax claim was raised, awaits district court confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Whetstone
Cheyenne County
W. W. Schulz
Howard Stentz
Orletha Stentz
Trognitz
Sidney
United States of America
Irwin Pittam Dead Rites In New Mexico
Word came Monday of the sudden death Sunday night of Irwin Pittam a former Sidney resident. He died at the Veterans Hospital in Big Springs Texas, likely from heart damage linked to long asthma. Funeral services are planned for Thursday probably at Jal New Mexico where the Pittam family has lived. He leaves a wife eight children his father Harry H Pittam of Sidney four brothers Rennie Hurst of Sidney Orville Earl of Superior Wyoming and three sisters Mrs Iva Gausman Sidney Mrs Julia Hoke Kimball and Mrs Lucille Glahn Fort Collins Colorado. The Pittams lived in Sidney for years where he worked for Carl Loch Plumbing. They left in 1948 for New Mexico for health reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin Pittam
Sidney
Pittam
Veterans Hospital
Big Springs
Texas
Jal
N. Mex
Puttam
Harry H. Puttam
Rennie and Hurst
Orville
Earl
Superior
Wyo
Iva Gausman
Julia Hoke
Kimball
Lucille Glahn
Ft. Collins
Colo
Pittams
Carl Loch
New Mexico
VFW Ad Error Cited Over Curtis World War I Claim
In Omaha Curtis says an August issue of the Foreign Service Review carried a political advertisement claiming he was a World War I veteran. The Nebraska VFW ad jutant office says the insertion was in error and not authorized by the VFW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
VFW
Curtis
Foregin
Service Review
Omaha
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Jolly Rancher
Kay McIntosh
Ioof-Rebekah
Friendship Ten
F. L. B. Goodwin
CWF
Plainview Club
Kenneth Agnew
K. S. Agnew
San Diego
Sgt
Agnew
Korea
First Marine Division
Baw
13Th and
Linden Streets
Wisconsin University
Dance Masters of America
Life Tabernacle Church
The
BAND
Shell—13Th & Linden
K. F. Charles—Pastor
MAN About Town
Terry Savolt
Mr. Duis
Duis
Chinchilla
Fall
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