Sidney social notes show wide family visits and travel
Dozens of Sidney residents host and visit relatives across states and countries. Families from California to Nebraska gather in Sidney and nearby towns, while others head to Denver, Loveland, Cheyenne, and Fort McDill. The Letts return stateside from Okinawa en route to Florida as guests plan weddings and long travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Letts
Sherri
Tommy
Debbie
Laurie
Sidney
Sergeant Letts
Orville Langley
Letts
Elmer Holliday
Okinawa
Fort McDill
Tampa
Fla
Panhandle Play Tonight At Panhandle Players
The Panhandle Players stage Sir Slob and The Princess tonight with curtain at 8 p m and show ending shortly after nine. Adults and children will enjoy a fairy tale filled with kings queens princes and knights in colorful costumes and sets. Tickets are available at the door for family attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle Players
Sir Slob
Linda Blake Named Cheyenne County Centennial Queen Nominee
Linda Blake daughter of Mr and Mrs William L Blake is the Sidney High School 1966 graduate and plans nursing training at Bryan Memorial Hospital Lincoln this fall She was Pep Club and band member a cheerleader and Cotillion Queen at Sidney High School
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Blake
Uis
Cheyenne County
William L. Blake
Sidney High School
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Lincoln
Handicraft Display Set At Memorial Hospital Rest Home
Residents at Memorial Hospital Rest Home will display crafts from handicraft classes. Participants include Emma Narjes, Mary Kasparek, Cora Gaston, Electa Standen, Minnie Mika, Rose Hansen, Minnie Tobin, Ethel Stuhts, Grace Schreiner, Alma Hand, Anna Cizek, Minnie Mageson, Pauline Banks, Rose Rutherford, Mary Upgrove, Winnie Fred Wolf and Charles Bobo. The display is not for sale, but similar articles may be ordered by calling the home. Visitors to the merchants building are urged to view the handicraft display by our older citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital
Emma Narjes
Mary Kasparek
Cora Gaston
Electa Standen
Minnie Mika
Rose Hansen
Minnie Tobin
Ethel Stuhts
Grace Schreiner
Alma Hand
Anna Cizek
Minnie Mageson
Pauline Banks
Rose Ruhter
Mary Uptegrove
Winnifred Wolf
Charles Bobo
Baptist Lay Crusade Set at Calvary Church Sidney
The Calvary Baptist Church at 10th and Linden in Sidney hosts its annual Layman's Crusade August 21 to 28 led by Rev Eddie Elrod of Monticello Arkansas pastor of North Side Baptist Church. Assisting are Mr and Mrs James Young of Warren Arkansas with daily services at 7 30 p m Monday through Friday. A Saturday ice cream social and devotional follow from 6 30 to 7 30 p m. The crusade is open to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Baptist Church
10Th and
Linden St
Sidney
Eddie Elrod
Monticello
Ark
North Side Baptist Church
James Young
Warren, Ark
Trailblazers Attend Cheyenne Antique Car Club Meet
The Trailblazers Antique Auto Club of Sidney joined the Oak Spokes in Cheyenne for a weekend event Aug 5-6. Host Arnold Westerhoff, Mildred Sorge, and Bruce attended. Activities included a city tour, games, a banquet with 104 guests, door prize for Mrs Sorge, breakfast at Peterson’s, and a Lions Park noon meal. Cars from Denver Fort Collins Casper and Cheyenne County were shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trailblazers
Antique Auto Club
Sidney
Oak Spokes
Antique Car Club
Cheyenne
Arnold Westerhoff
Mildred Sorge
Bruce
Sorge
Peterson’s
Lions Park
Denver
Fort Collins
Casper
Wyo
Cheyenne County
Jr Homemakers Meet At Edwards Home In August Session
The Jr Homemakers gather at Edwards home at 9 30 A M on August 16 with seven members present. Pat Thompson chaired the meeting as the August calendar and fair entries were reviewed. Leaders checked records while each girl modeled first and second garments. Paula Ritz served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JR. Homemakers
Edwards Home
Pat Thompson
Paula Ritz
Services For Louie Niebaum Held Thursday
Funeral services for Louie H. Niebaum were conducted at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Henry Monnich officiating. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery. Niebaum, a Nebraska native born November 13, 1891 in Arlington, died after a heart attack at Memorial Hospital. He married Erma A. Rexroth on February 2, 1915. Survivors include his wife, son Dale L. of Sidney, sister Anna Thies of Lodgepole, and two grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie H. Niebaum
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Henry Monnich
Greenwood Cemetery
Bob Rexroth
Lester Thies
Sid Simmerman
Clifford Peltzer
Arnold Braasch
Ed Runge
Gehrig and Son Funeral Home
Mr. Niebaum
Sidney
Memorial Hospital
Arlington
Neb
Erma A. J. Rexroth
Dale L
Anna Thies
Lodgepole
Engaged: Sandie Bules to Jim Kerr in Colorado
Engaged announcement from Peetz and Las Animas families states Sandie Bules and Jim Kerr plan an early fall wedding. Sandie is a Peetz High School graduate. Jim Kerr, son of Noel and Mrs Kerr, Las Animas, attended North Eastern Junior College and Lamar Junior College and will be a junior at Southern Colorado State College in Pueblo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Bules
Peetz
Sandie
Jim Kerr
Noel Kerr
Las Animas, Colo
Bules
Peetz High School
Las Animas
North Eastern Junior College
Lamar Junior College
Southern Colorado State College
Pueblo
Christy Earns MS in Education at Kearney State College
William S. Christy son of Mr and Mrs Henry Christy of An selme earned a Master of Science in Education in English from Kearney State College on July 29. His collection of short stories And Never Let Us Cry was accepted by the Graduate Council in lieu of a thesis, a college precedent. Bill and his wife Dwana and three daughters live in Sidney where he teaches at Sidney Junior High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Christy
Henry Christy
Anselme
Kearney State College
Graduate Council
Bill
Dwana
Sidney
College Bound Youth Departures Listed
Local edition invites readers to submit notices of college bound youth. Include student name, school, departure date, course of study, parent names, and any details to help print a complete story.
Scout Troop 89 Meeting Covers Camporee and Compass Course
At the August 16 gathering Troop 89’s assistant Senior Patrol Leader took weekly clues. Scout master Ed Colone discussed the Camporee and the compass course. The group included a game and the Living Circle with Reporter Phillip Herrera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Colone
Living
Phillip Herera
Barbara Kurz Marries in Sidney Nebraska Nuptials
Barbara Kurz daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Kurz married George Nolde of Sterling Colorado. Nuptial Mass at St Patrick's Sidney with music by Mrs Herb Hruska Jr and others. Bride wore dull sheen satin gown with lace bodice and An silhouette train. reception followed in the youth center. Out of town guests listed from Fergus Falls Denver Sterling and Fleming among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Kurz
Car Kurz
George Nolde
Sterling
Colo
Bernard Nelson
St. Patrick’s Church
Sidney
Herb Hruska, Jr
Hruska
Lee Stormberg
Gene Higgins
Charles Lafler
Helen Spencer
Panis Angelicus
Russell McMillen
Gary Thorstenson
Fergus Falls
Minn
Marlaine Walker
Carla Haupt
Jerry Haupt
Tim McMillen
Russ McMillen
Mike Nolde
Rich Nolde
Fleming, Colo
Richard Nolde
Fleming
Marty Prather
Gary Kurz
Gary Thorstensen
Ed Simms
Max Mathewson
Mathewson
Toni Mathewson
L. V. Schilz
Denver
Cole
Connie Krueger
Stanley Krueger
Gloria Perkins
Bernadette Brogan
Kathy Wilson
Colorado Mountains
S. Set
Albert Haupt
Paine Field
Wash
Dena Davis
Sandy
Dick Benson
Arvada
Leonard York
Gloria Perking
Hans Carstens
Loveland
Marilyn
Jolene Block
Lodgepole
Paul Lambert
Myron Woten
Kathy
W. D
Recent Vows Taken MRS GERALD L WISE
Linda Jean Feaster and Gerald Lee Wise wed at Trinity Methodist Grand Island on Sunday Aug 14 in a double ring ceremony. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Burton Feaster, and groom, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Wise, were married by Dr James Chubb. The couple will teach in Omaha schools this fall after a Jackson Hole wedding trip. They will reside in Omaha. Out-of-town guests came from Phoenix Ariz California Virginia Omaha Lincoln Lodgepole Sidney Scottsbluff Kearney York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald L. Wise
Lumbard-Leschinsky
Trinity Methodist Church
Grand Island
Linda Jean Feaster
Gerald Lee Wise
James Chubb
Burton E. Feaster
Charles Wise
Lodgepole
James Minor
Calvin Cutright
Lincoln
Nancy Feaster
Sue Feaster
Jannetta Sailors
Hamlet
Ruth Ann Svatos
York
Maid of Honor
Kim Buterbaugh
Scottsbluff
Bill Gassman
Bob
Jim Meyer
R. W. Meyer
Venice
C.L. Thompson
Lynn Casey
Kearney
Kent Wise
St. Paul
Keith Wise
Crescent City
Calif
Charles Bills
Rut Nelson
Steve Vanderbeek
Dee Schaad
Sutton
Holiday Inn
L. W.gassman
Joyce Hornady
Cynthe Nelson
Dorothy Feaster
Phoenix, Ariz
Melvin Thompson
Byron Thompson
R.W. Westin
Omaha
E. F. Carveth
Janet Gassman
Betty Bachman
Anne Meyer
Jackson Hole
Wyo
Westwood Lane
Apt. 28
Kearney State College
Alpha Phi Sorority
Theta Xi Fraternity
Phoenix
Ariz
California
Virginia
Sidney
Madge McMurray Dies At Kimball
Madge Maxine McMurray died at Kimball hospital at 67. Born June 25, 1889 in Pawnee City, she later lived near Kimball after moving from Lincoln in 1930. Survived by husband Ruel, mother Stella McCanze, two sons Morris and Jack, a daughter Mrs. David Munson. Funeral Saturday 2 PM at Trinity Methodist Church. Memorial to Cancer Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball - Madge Maxine McMurray
Kimball
Kimball Hospital
Pawnee City
Lincoln
The
State Journal
Ruel R. McMurray
Stella McCanze
Sidney
Morris
Kirkland
Wash
Jack L
David C. Munson
Martinsburg
Trinity Methodist Church
Cancer Society
Rotary Meeting Cancelled Amid Cheyenne County Festivities
Sidney Rotary Club president Dr. C A Bitner announced there will be no Rotary meeting Monday night due to the Cheyenne County Fair and Fort Sidney Days celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Bitner
Sidney
Wyoming graduates list for summer term 1966
At the University of Wyoming in Laramie 427 students will earn bachelors degrees and more than 218 will complete advanced degrees as the five week summer term ends August 19 1966. Among the bachelor candidates 209 graduate with honors and the college breakdown includes 76 education 57 arts and sciences 37 engineering 30 commerce and industry 8 agriculture and 2 law. Notable candidates include Wayne Dee Walker of Dalton earning BS in mechanical engineering and Rita Marie Johnson of Sidney earning BS in arts and sciences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University OF Wyoming
Laramie
Wayne Dee Walker
Dalton
Rita Marie Johnson
Sidney
Dalton Youth Speaks To Rotary Club
Steve Linton of Dalton spoke at the Sidney Rotary Club meeting about his trip to William Jewell College in Liberty Missouri for a youth leadership camp. The event featured citizenship and farming as a way of life, with remarks by Stan Wells and recognition of visiting Rotarians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Linton
Dalton
Sidney
Chris Bitner
Ray Tucker
Henley Beach
Australia
Jack Knicely
James R. French
Tracy, Calif
Ben Shanbaugh
Longmont
Cole
Andrew Baran
Harry Richardson
Kimball
Farmers Daughters 4-H Club Hosts Achievement Meeting
The Farmers Daughters 4 H club entertained their mothers at an Achievement Meeting on Aug. 10 at the park. They visited the Ft. Sidney Museum and discussed exhibits for the Fair and enjoyed a picnic lunch. Judith Lenzen reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer’s Daughters
Farmer’s Daughters’ 4- H Club
Ft. Sidney
Judith Lenzen
Club Mel Merle Rudebusch Talks at Sidney Lions Luncheon
Western Nebraska Vocational Technical School director Mel Merle Rudebusch spoke at the Sidney Lions Club noon meeting at Fort Sidney Motor Hotel. Audience heard of start‑up problems, five instructional areas, hired instructors set to begin Sept. 1, and 118 inquiries from Arizona to Nebraska. Guests included Johnnie H. Chambers and several Sidney residents. Program chairman was Elmer Weber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Rudebusch
Western Nebraska Vocational Technical School
Sidney Lions Club
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Arizona
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
Kansas
Nebraska
Johnnie H. Chambers
Baton Rouge
Preston Hogeland
Paul Husmann
John Storkel
Jim Brumfield
Sidney
Elmer Weber
Eager Hands 4 H Club Meeting Notes
The Eager Hands 4 H Club met at Becky Mowry's home on August 4. They discussed the song contest and preparing their record books for the fair. The meeting included judging oatmeal cookies and sandwiches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eager Hands 4-H Club
Becky Mowry
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Elva Louderback
Rettner Ferguson
Alhambra
Ferguson Calkins
Whittier
Iowa
Paul C. Larsen
Mr. Larsen
Nell Larsen
Pat Banks
Mrs. Larson
Harlan Spikers
Lillie Larson
Larry Larsons
Gerald Laux
Jan Laux
Grand Lake
Jacqueline Wiseman
Dana
Scott
Redwood City
J. W. Johnson
Mrs. Groth
Donald Cruise
Lebanon
Ore
Mr. Cruise
Peter Frederick
Famil the Earl Cruises
Fred Pierson
Frederick
Mr. Frederick
Veteran’s Hospital
Ivan Liljegren
Zampanga City
Phillipines
Don Ensminger
Mr. Ensminger
Goodyear
Gilbert Blanchard
Becky Lynn
van Cleave
Miss
Nyle F. Leypoldt
Colorado
Leypoldt
Fred Leypoldt
Arlie Nelsons
Alfred Ladine
Richard Ladine
Everett Tallmage
Gurley
Mr. Ladine
Linda Mears
Colorado Springs
Monte Vista
L. C. Landemesser
Robert A. Warren
Jay
Jon
Glasgow
Mont
Lt. Warren
Cecil Warren
Jim Lopez
Annette
Mr. Lopez
Mister Lopez
Lanny Larson
Dude’s
Lanny Larsons
Larson
Kenneth Larson
Larry Bruce
Lanny
Jolene Larson
Gaer
Henry Darnsteadt
Broomfield
Terry Lee Aurich
Linda Jean Frantz
Christian Lutheran Church
Terry Lee
Raymond Aurich
Darnsteadt
Alice Robbins
Philip Ham
Michele
Mrs. Ham
Ervin Westfahl
Ogallala
Charles Ham
Chino
Brett
Jeannie McKay
George Taylor
Edwin McKay
Don McKay
Don Lingwall
Ed Lipke
William Hawkins
Doug Haworth
Dennis and
Jimmy
Sacramento
Mrs. Haworth
Herbert Littleton
Doyle Feland
Gene Hokom
George Loebe
Larry Loebe
Nila
Jim Judds
North Platte
Lake Maloney
Larry Golden
Opal Brown
Marie Johnson
Front Street
Herbert Buck
Kay Walt
Evanston
Chuck
Debbie Wait
Wait
Wyoming State Hospital
Ernie Davidson
Connie
Lynnwood
Mrs. Davidson
Orvil Krauter
A. H. Lathrop
Vermillion, S. D
Neal Craig
Panhandle
Baptist Lay Crusade
Louie Niebaum
William S, Christy
Madge McMurray
Rotary
Dalton Youth
Rotary Club
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