Family and social notes from Montezuma Utah and nearby towns
Mr and Mrs Bob Nelson and family of Montezuma Utah visit relatives and plan Estes Park trip. Gayle Goodwin attends Scottbluff De Molay event and is named State DeMolay Sweetheart by Ron Entrekin. Many relatives attend reunions and visits across Colorado and Nebraska with departures planned for weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayle Goodwin
leBaron Goodwin
Arthur L. Harris
Scottsbluff
Ron Entrekin
Baby Bryan Howard Reimers Born at Memorial Hospital
Mr and Mrs Darwin Reimers of Dalton announce the birth of a son Bryan Howard weighing eight pounds 11 ounces born at 552 pm Monday Aug 11 at Memorial Hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Howard Reimers of Dalton and Mr and Mrs Bruno Fangmeier of Hebron Nebraska Great grandparents include Mr and Mrs Adolf Fangmeier of Hebron Mr and Mrs H W Meyer of Deshley Nebraska and Mrs Mabel Birdwell of St Maries Idaho
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Howard Reimers
Darwin Reimers
Dalton
Bryan Howard
Memorial Hospital
Howard Reimers
Bruno Fangmeier
Hebron
Neb
Adolf Fangmeier
H. W. Meyer
Deshley
Mabel Birdwell
St. Maries
Idaho
Obituary Notices Include Six Names and Dates
A small list shows Louise Hine aged 86 on August 9, Pauline Banks aged 43 on August 13, and Mary Upgrove aged 61 with August dates. The brief notice records three deaths with varying ages and August timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Hine
Pauline Banks
Mary Upgrove
Community events calendar for August in Sidney area
A series of local events are listed including card and bridge nights at Senior Citizens building and Episcopal Parish Hall, Prairie Schooners dance at Bridgeport State Recreation Area, Rotary Club at Fort Sidney, U P Oldtimers dinner at The Chateau, Veterans of Foreign Wars meeting at Sidney Legion Hall, Kiwanis at Country Club, TOPS weight loss group at St. Patrick's basement, Toastmasters at The Chateau, ladies swimming and golf, bridal shower for Nancy Kastens at Sacred Heart Lodgepole, and Buffalo County Picnic at Legion Park Shelter House with noon lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Schooners Square Dance Club
Bridgeport
Sidney
St. Patrick’s Church
Nancy Kastens
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Lodgepole
Buffalo County
Legion Park Shelter House
Engagement Announced for Connie Wilson and Larry Lessman
Mr and Mrs Lewis Wilson announce the engagement of their daughter Connie to Larry Lessman son of Mr and Mrs Edward Lessman of Dalton Miss Wilson is a Sidney High School graduate and will attend the Lincoln School of Commerce this coming September Lessman is a 1968 graduate of Colorado State University Ft Collins and works as an electrical engineer for Hewlett Packard in Loveland No definite wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie
Lewis Wilson
Larry Lessman
Edward Lessman
Dalton
Miss Wilson
Sidney High School
Lincoln School of Commerce
Colorado State University
Ft. Collins
Colo
Hewlett-Packard
Loveland
Gladiolas Set Stage For Wedding Of Miss Phelps
Miss Patricia Phelps of Sidney married Patrick Burns of Mt. Pleasant Pa in a 5 pm ceremony at St Joseph's Church Kimball. The Rt Rev Msgr Leo Keating officiated. Attendants included sister Carolyn Phelps and James Jackson. Reception in the 4 H building followed. The couple plans to reside in Edmonds Washington after a Yellowstone trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Phelps
Sidney
Patrick Burns
Mt. Pleasant
Leo Keating
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Kimball
Chester V. Phelps
Edward J. Burns
Bob Glenn
Jack Schadegg
Vincent Phelps
James Jackson
Carolyn Phelps
David Wren
John Martinoski
Prairie Village
Kan
Jose Soto
Los Angeles
Calif
Thomas Burns
Pittsburgh
Jack Martinoski
Robert Burns
Shellie Kay Phelps
Matthew Burns
Jamie Jackson
Jim Hare
James Novotny
The
Golden Tones
Arlie Zalesky
Sterling
Colo
San Diego
Wilbur Jackson
del Kiser
Greeley, Cole
Walter Stueve
Richard Novotny
Dale Katen
Bill Novotny
Alex Strasheim
Yellowstone National Park
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Burns
Peetz School Opens August 25 For Registration Day
Peetz School opens at 8 30 a m on Monday August 25 for all elementary junior and senior high students. Superintendent Merrill S Tregoning says elementary students report to their grades while junior and senior high students go to the old gym for registration. Classes start after registration and the day runs a full schedule with lunch served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peetz
Merrill S. Tregoning
Grand Officer Visitation Set for September 9
Providence Chapter 108 reports Grand Officers of the Order of Eastern Star will visit the district on September 9 in Kimball. A banquet at 6 30 p m at Kimball Presbyterian Church with a 2 25 per plate cost due by September 1. Mrs. James Bricker collects reservations. all chapters invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Star
Providence
Masonic Temple
Kimball
Masonic Home
Fremont
James Bricker
Kimball Presbyterian Church
Bricker
Keith Spiker
Earl Schultz
D. W. Ammerman
Elmer Hartmann
Kenneth Bagby
Jones-Yarnell Rites Are Held In Gillette Wyo
Miss Janice Eileen Jones of Gillette marries Charles E Yarnell at First Baptist Church Gillette in a July ceremony. The couple's families from Gillette and nearby towns, with music by Mrs. Donald Dickey and readings of traditional wedding pieces, mark a formal wedding with a blue and white theme and a reception in the church hall. The newlyweds will live in Gillette where the groom works for Jones Construction as bookkeeper and dispatcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Eileen Jones
Gillette
Wyo
Charles E. Yarnell
Gerald W. Jones
Earl Yarnell
Sidney
Leon Nelson
First Baptist Church
Donald Dickey
Kenna Lou Naramore
Larry J. England
Casper
Jean Yarnell
Larry Jones
Robert Yarnell
Clovis
N.M
Ronald Eaves
Rozet
Mrs. Jones
Janice Yarnell
Jeanne Jones
Church Fellowship Hall
Gene Jones
Kenneth Naramore
Earlene Yarnell
MissArlydia Taylor
Buffalo
Barbara and
Linda Jones
Kenna Lou Na
Cas
Jones Construction of
Campbell Co
Dorrence High School
Dorrance
Kan
Winter Rites Are Planned For Gothenburg Couple
Miss Judy Ann Alexander of Gothenburg and Rodney E Jobman of Denver plan a mid winter wedding. The engagement was announced by the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs D H Alexander of Gothenburg. The bride is class of 1968 Gothenburg High School and attends Kearney State College. Jobman is son of Mr and Mrs James A Bricker of Sidney and a Kearney College student, Sidney High School graduate of 1966. The couple will exchange vows in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Ann Alexander
Gothenburg
Rodney E. Jobman
Denver
D.H. Alexander
Gothenburg High School
Kearney State Colege
Mr. Jobman
James A. Bricker
Sidney
Kearney College
Sidney High School
Two local seniors gain nursing and sorority honors
Miss Kathy Kruse will attend West Nebraska General Hospital School of Nursing in Scottsbluff starting September 8. Kathleen Miles, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Miles, is among 28 coeds initiated into Nu Tau Sigma at the National College of Business in Rapid City. Bev Schmidt of Broadwater also joined, both pursuing senior secretarial programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathy Kruse
West Nebraska General Hospital School of Nursing
Scottsbluff
Robert J. Kruse
Kathleen Miles
Harvey Miles
National College of Business
Rapid City
S. D
Nu Tau Sigma Sorority
Nu Tau Sigma
Bev Schmidt
Carl Schmidt
Broadwater
Republicans To Hold Election Meeting In Cheyenne County
Election of officers is the main business at the Cheyenne County Republican Party meeting set for Monday August 18 at 8 p.m. in the Shelter room of Ft. Sidney Motor Hotel. Frank Mattoon will preside and Jack Knicely chairs the nominating committee. After adjournment the Cheyenne County Chapter of the National Federation of Republican Women will hold a brief meeting led by Mrs. John Elwell Jr. Dues for 1969 are one dollar and may be mailed to Mrs. G F Bush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Republican Party
Ft. Sidney Motor Hotel
Jack Knicely
Frank Mattoon
National Federation of Republican Women
John Elwell Jr
G.F. Bush
Bridge Winners Are Announced
Mr and Mrs C R Kinnison of Ovid took first place at the Duplicate Bridge meet last Friday. Mrs Ross Barker and Mrs Fred George finished second. The club will meet tonight at 8 p m in the Parish Hall of the Episcopal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duplicate Bridge Club
The
Episcopal Church
C.R. Kinnison
Ovid
Ross Barker
Fred George
Sidney Players Take High Honors At Ogallala Tourney
Mrs Ross Barker won the Ogallala Ladies Invitational Championship and Medalist Award with 89 four over par at 18 holes. Mrs M L Merritt captured first place in the First Flight. Also competing were Mrs Fred George and Mrs Warren Ellison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Ogallala
Ross Barker
M.L. Merritt
Fred George
Warren Ellison
Lodgepole Bride-to-Be Weds In Las Vegas Vow
Miss Patricia Petersen of Lodgepole and Terry Sorenson of Omaha plan marriage in Las Vegas Nevada this Saturday August 16. Parents Mr and Mrs Stanley Stevens announce. Petersen a 1966 Lodgepole High School graduate trained in Lincoln. Sorenson a 1965 Omaha High School graduate in Seabees training for overseas duty. They will reside in California after the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Belden
Benna
Bradlee
Akron
Ohio
Patricia Petersen
Lodgepole
Terry Sorenson
Omaha
Las Vegas
Nev
Stanley Stevens
Miss Petersen
Lodgepole High School
Lincoln
The
Seebees
Sidney Ladies Tournament Set For Next Wednesday
A list of participants includes Steven Glenn Lockhart Sidney Rhonda Lee Carr Daniel Joe Calahan Sidney Patty Lou Bauer Sidney Robert Edwin Lee Lodge Pole Claire Ann Goodin Torrington Wyo Arthur Frank Soyring Sterling Diana Lynn Mason Sterling Clifford Mons Johnson Pine Bluffs Wyo Donna Rae Krueger Sidney Stanley Charles Bills Lodge Pole Rhonda Kay Shoopman Sidney Dennis Ardell Bargen Milford Neb Jo Lynn Krueger Sidney Larry Lee Borges Scotts Bluff Sharon Lee Cruise. The event gathers players from multiple towns for the upcoming Sidney Ladies Tournament scheduled next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven Glenn Lockhart
Sidney
Rhonda Lee Carr
Daniel Joe Calahan
Patty Lou Bauer
Robert Edwin Lee
Lodge Pole
Claire Ann Goodin
Torrington
Wye
Arthur Frank Soyring
Sterling
Diana Lynn Mason
Clifford Mons Johnson
Pine Bluffs
Wyo
Donna Rae Krueger
Stanley Charles Bills
Lodgepole
Rhonda Kay Shoopman
Dennis Ardell Bargen
Milford
Sidney Garden Club Names 12 Trees at Meeting
The Sidney Garden Club met with Mrs. Clarence Strandberg on Tuesday. President Mrs. Keith Simpson chaired roll call with 12 members naming a favorite tree. Mrs. George Young spoke on Asters and Mrs. Margaret Dissmore led a Comprehensive Study on Forest and National Resources. Mrs. E. F. Payton led a wildflower nomenclature activity. Hostess refreshments followed. next meeting hosted by Mrs. Rex Olsen on Sept. 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Ladies Golf Association Championship Tournament Set
The City Ladies Golf Association Championship Tournament is scheduled for next Wednesday with a play-off on August 27. Eighteen holes will be contested with all members eligible. Thirteen members plus guest Mrs. Richard Smith of Loveland Colorado attended the regular meeting in Sidney. Prizes were awarded based on handicaps with Mrs. Don Jorgensen first, Mrs. M L Merritt second, and Mrs. John Elwell Jr. and Mrs. Hillard Lockert tied for third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Ladies Golf Association
Allladies
Richard Smith
Loveland
Colo
Sidney Ladies Golf Association
Don Jorgensen
M.L. Merritt
John Elwell Jr
Hillard Lockert
Reunion honors Rotary exchange student in Sidney
The Mike Selzer home hosted a no host covered dish dinner Tuesday to honor Mr and Mrs Bob Julian of Geelong Australia. Mrs Julian former Rotary Exchange student in Sidney for one year. Guests included hosts and relatives from Sidney Kearney and Coolidge Arizona and others attending the farewell gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Selzer
Bob Julian
Geelong
Australia
Julian
Roma Briggs
Rotary
Sidney
Detroit
Mich
Selzers
W. J. Robinson
Carl Christ Jr
Jim Rundstrom
Kearney
W.P. Ackerman
Coleen
Bill Christ
Mike Hardy
Bob Selzer
Jack Knicely
Nancy
John Knicely
Lislie
Robbie Robinson
Mike
Pam Selzer
W. D. Hood
Coolidge
Ariz
Former Sidney Draw Farmer Kragel Dies in Iowa
Frederick Fritz H Kragel 77 of Mapleton Iowa died Aug 4 of an apparent heart attack at home Funeral services Aug 6 at St Matthew s Lutheran Church burial Mt Hope Mapleton Born Jun 17 1892 in Mapleton he farmed Sidney Draw then Mapleton and Charter Oak He is survived by his widow two daughters two sons a sister two brothers 14 grandchildren nine great grandchildren and other relatives
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Draw
Frederick
Fritz) H. Kragel
Mapleton
Iowa
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Mr. Kragel
Sidney
Emma Petersen
Charter Oak
Edward Hauschildt
Chula Vista
Calif
Rudolph Kepka
Sioux City
Paul
Lamon
Wis
Edgar
Denver
The Orient Express Enters Service in 1883 Era
The Orient Express began operations from Paris Gare de l Est in 1883 shaping fiction with about 400 novels and short stories and inspiring 100 film scenarios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orient Express
Paris
Gare de L’est
Finch Tells of American Emblem To Lions
Sydney Finch spoke at Sidney Lions Club luncheon on Four Convictions About Freedom arguing the national emblem is the American Eagle. John Ward noted the float missed the County Fair parade due to last minute mechanical trouble. Dr. Paul Adkinson reviewed the Harrisburg District Lions Zone Meeting with broad attendance. Lions from Cheyenne County aided at the fair opening barbecue, with ten Sidney Lions members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Finch
Cheyenne County
Sidney Lions Club
Chateau Club
Finch
John Ward
Sidney Lions
Harrisburg
Scottsbluff
Ogallala
Ralph Carleton
Adkinson
al Bauer
Lions Clubs
Sidney
Bowling Shop Scheduled for City League Officers
A workshop for the City Bowling Association will be held Monday at 8 p.m. in the Shelter House at Legion Park. All officers and members of the local bowling league are urged to attend to address prevailing problems. Mrs. J D Olinger and Mrs. William Jallen will lead, with duties and rule changes explained to officers and secretaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Bowling Association
Legion Park
J.D. Olinger
William Jallen
Cheyenne County Fair Weight Gain Contest Trophy Winners
Duane Anderson won the Weight Gain and Management Trophy in the 4-H Beef Cattle class at Cheyenne County Fair. Donors included Greenlee's with ribbons awarded to multiple participants across color categories Purple Blue Red and White listing numerous 4-H members and their family names as winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Anderson
Cheyenne County Fair
Greenlee’s
Harvey Miles Jr
Gene Neleson
Val Nelson
Don Nielson
Susan Nielson
Tim Thomas
Memorial Donation to Hospital Honors Mrs Dimery Schlumberger
A $500 gift to Memorial Hospital funds Coronary Care Monitoring Equipment. Donor Dr Carl Schlumberger Fremont honors his wife Mrs Jane Dimery Schlumberger with a bronze plaque naming her mother the late Mrs Mabell Dimery. Mrs Dimery was an early donor and Sidney resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital
Memorial Fund
Darold Hendee
Jane Dimery Schlumberger
Carl Schlumberger
Fremont
Schlumberger
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bob Nelson and
Familly
Montezuma
Utah
Art Nelson
Martin Christofferson
Estes Park
Albert Runion
Augusta Runion
Davis
Haswell, Colo
Florence Jackson
Irvin Schneider
Phoenix
Jack Parks
Chappell
Lee Schneider
Haxton
W.D. Hood
Helen
Cynthia
Coolidge, Ariz
F.L.B. Goodwin
Mr. Hood
Jack Fate Maxine
Sharon
Kansas City
R.M. Gilebert
Frances
eBaron Goodwin
St. Sidney Motor Hotel
W. D. Hoods
Waldo Dearing
Bay St. Louis
William Koehn
Alma Freerking
Denison
Fritz Kragel
Gary Ely
Garth
Topeka, Kans
Nila Ely
Virgil Hengl
Chris
Yuma
Aziz
Frank Hengl
Wayne Trueman
Red Bluff
Gerald Trueman
Covina
Donald Hadden
Truemans
Chester Simpson
China Lake, Calif
M.W. Riggs
Helen Stiller
la Habra
George Runge
Lester Runge
Eldred Merrick
Francis Butterfield
Virginia
Georgia Jo
Glenn Runge
Roger McConnell
Jeanette Alvord
Robert Schilz
Gerald Melvin
Gerald Pitman
Jerome Pringle, Jr
Arno Thomas
Doug Gillham
Paul Wolff
Carol Cochran
Senior Citizens
Rotary Club
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
U. P. Oldtimers Club
Chateau
Nyle Leypoldt
Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary
Sidney Legion Hall
Kiwanis Club
Toastmasters Club
Connie Wilson
Gladiolas
Miss Phelps
Northwestern Bell Telephone
Rassnen-Foley Electrical Supply Co
Mt. Pleasant High School
United States Air Force
Edward Burns
James Burns Sr
Colleen
Pleasant
Matthew
Pittsburgh, Pa
Matt Treinen
Nick Treinen
Bovina, Tex
Clarence Hare
Susan
North Platte
Greeley
Campus News
California
Sidney Draw Farmer
Bryan Brauer
Mark Christensen
David Fry
Tom Gell
Peter Lenzen
Tim Larson
David Lenzen
Tammie Livingston
Steve Luxa
Randy Mathewson
Jodeen Miles
Neil Miles
Gene Nelson
Mary Ann Nelson
Dennis Peters
Dean Rexroth
Dan Spearow
Ray Woten
Ron Ahlschwede
Mike Behrends
Rick Christensen
Nancy Dalton
Larry Disney
Joe Hopkins
Sharon Houser
Susan Houser
Peggy Huff
Joe Henke
Susan Henke
Dan Kastens
Leon Kriesel
Les Kuehn
Renee Kuehn
Debbie Livingston
Susan Lenzen
Buzz Lareau
Gerald
Rod Theis
Mark Thurston
Ellen Behrends
Jim Quinn
Joe Quinn
Kevin Sick
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