Around Town People and visits across multiple towns
Local brief lists residents visiting family and attending events. Mrs Nels Fardahl hospitalized in Scottsbluff. Miss June Ray returned from Lisco visiting her father Jack Ray. Allen and Heather Ray of Watsonville visited. Various travel to Rapid City Estes Park Denver and Julesburg noted along with guests in Sidney. Community members attend dances, reunions, and university trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph
Nels Fardahl
West Nebraska ‘General
Scottsbluff
June Ray
Lisco
Jack Ray
Allen Ray
Watsonville
Calif
Lloyd Johnson
Pittsburg
Ham
Eardley
E. L. Ham
Steven
Rapid
Estes Park
Greenlee Cabin
Chester Vetter
Howard-Portz
B. H. Grimm
Paul Varghese
India
Princeton University
Princeton
Frances Gadfrey
Ogden
Utah
James Godfrey
Ceul Sowards
Claude Blakelee
Casper
Blakeslee
University of Wyoming
Laramie
Russell Williams
Cheyenne
C.E.D. Medical Association
Sidney Country Club
Carl Cornelius Jr
George Meehan
Rumble, Colg
Meehan
Dick Roberts
Lyle Mather
Colorado Mountains
S Mechan
Lovelandpmefore
Sidney
Chey@me
A. D. Greenlee
D Foirmer
Robert Sutton
Phoenix
Estés Park
Harriette Thompson
Omaha
Sadie Mellburg
Denver
Glenn Coleman
Thompson
Mellburg
Virgil
Wichita
Kan
Beech Aircraft
Lewellen
Neb, Fairgrounds
Winifred
Wolf
Big Bear
Bruce Correll
Los Angeles
Tom Kallhof
Scottsbluff Junior College
Metsayaien Fleming
Bridgeport
Gebdige
Fleming
Glenn Fleming
Lorenzo
Pamela Fleming
George Fleming
Duane Moody
Leslie
Julesburg
Moody
Sidney Safeway
Christian Churches Convention Opens in Denver
The International Convention Assembly of Christian Churches in Denver expects eight to ten thousand registrants through Wednesday. Twelve world mission countries will be represented, with many Sidney church members planning to attend portions of the sessions. Dr John Paul Pack of Seattle will preside over major sessions as president, opening tonight with the President's Address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convention Assembly of Christian Churches
Disciples of Christ
Denver
World Mission
Sidney’s
First Christian Church
W. K.hasenyager
Milton Tillerson
Jack Kwicely
Earl Bledsoe
Derman
Duane” ‘Martin
James A
Garfield
Christiana
United States
Thomas Campbell
Communion
C John Paul *Pack
University É Christian Church
Seattle
Lincoln Mayor Clark Jeary dies at 67
Former Lincoln mayor Clark Jeary died Thursday night at age 67 after six weeks of illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Lincoln Westminster Presbyterian Church with burial in Lincoln Memorial Park. Jeary served as mayor from 1953 to 1956 before returning to banking as vice-president and trust officer of the National Bank of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Clark Jeary
Lincoln Westminster Presbyterian Church
Lincoln Memorial Park
National Bank O Commerce
Farewell Luncheon for Mrs Massey at Ft Sidney Hotel
Mrs Massey was guest of honor at a no host farewell luncheon yesterday in the Ft Sidney Hotel. Attendees included Mrs Douglas Stiles Mrs Marion Scholes Mrs Robert Cramer Mrs Paul McDaniel and Mrs Sherrill Drum. The Massey family plans to move to Shreveport Louisiana after the two sons Warren nine and Paige five finish school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Massey
Ft. Sidney
Douglas Stiles
Marion Scholes
Robert Cramer
Paul McDaniel
Sherrill Drum
Massey
Warren
Paige
Shreveport
la. Mr. Massey
Ohio Oil Company
Caper Wyo
Mrs Yaycees To Aid Children's Hospital Meeting Report
Mrs Yaycees held an August meeting in the city auditorium basement with Bill Wehmiller presiding. Fourteen members and one guest, Nancy Middaugh, attended and discussed the Omaha Children’s Hospital Bazaar and planned making boy baby clothing for the September meeting. A dance variety program by Mrs Zwickl’s students was featured. hostesses were Mrs Charles Barlow and Mrs Merle Bobo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JayCees
City Auditorium
Bill Wehmiller
Nancy Middaugh
Eula
Zwickl
Saddle Club Plans Pony Express Centennial Celebration
The Saddle Club of Pole Valley organized a meeting in Gothenburg on Tuesday to plan the 1969 centennial of the Pony Express. J. B. Ruttner presided as 17 members attended. Wes Jensen showed pictures from Ft Sidney Days parade and rodeo. N. W. Ladegard and Wes Berry hosted the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dmgi Wa
OsBdin
Pole Valley
Pony Express
Ini
Gothenburg
J. B Ruttner
Othe Ft
Sidney
Wes Jensen
N. W. Ladegard
Wes Berry
Circle 3 Has Thursday Meet at First Methodist
Nineteen members of Circle 3, Woman's Society of Christian Service, met at Mrs. Emma Tank's home with Mrs. Annie Benning assisting. Also present were one new member, Mr. Victor Baxter, and four visitors. A brief meeting announced a rummage sale on Aug 29 at the city auditorium and a Friendship Coffee on Sept 2 at 9:30 am in Chappell Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle 3
Woman's Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Emma Tank
Annie Benninghouse
Victor ‘Baxter
C. E. Brittain
Leinhart Schubert
B. Smith
Mary Forward
Ws.c.s
City Auditorium
Friendship
Chappell Methodist Church
Local Engagements and Planned Weddings Reported
Announcements from families include Betty Ann Hradecky to Jack Dean Atkinson of Potter with a November 14 wedding at St Patrick’s Church. Jean Schmidt to Laurence Beyer of Dalton, planning a September wedding. Betty Hewitt to Roger Ives of Sidney with a November 1 ceremony at Sidney First Christian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hradecky
Daugher
Betty Ann
Jack Dean Atkinson
Potter
W. A. Atkinson
Bushnell
St.Patrick’s Church
Hradecky
Northwestern Bell ‘Telephone Company
Rere
Atkinson
Potter Schools
Carl Schmidt
Broadwater
Jean
Laurence Beyer
Willis Beyer
Dalton
Betty Hewitt
Roger Ives
Sidney
Charles Hewitt
Ives
Ray Ives
Stockton
Kan
Miss Hewitt
Whitlock Trucking Company
Newcomer Mrs Bower Honored At Sioux Ordnance Tea
Mrs Harvey Bower wife of the new commanding officer at Sioux Ordnance Depot was guest of honor at a tea. Hostesses were SCD Women’s Club members led by President Mrs Louis Srdich. Fifty five ladies attended from the Sioux Officers Open Mess Soo-Damsels and the Women’s Club. Silver tea services glowed with flame gladioli and silver accents. Mrs Floyd Brenneman Mrs Waldo Dearing Mrs Raymond Stein and Mrs Maurice Ivory served between 2 and 4 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Bower
Sioux Ordnance Depot
S.C.D. Women's Club
Louis Srdich
Floyd Brenneman
Waldo Dearing
Raymond Stein
Maurice Ivory
Sans Souci Card Party at Sidney Club Hosts
Mr and Mrs George Fleming hosted Sans Souci Club at Sidney Country Club with guests from the club. Winners were Mr and Mrs Foster Cook first high and Mr and Mrs Jack Baker second high. Mrs Carrie Sparks won high in pinochle with others noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sans Souci
George Fleming
Sidney Country Club
Sans Souci Club
Fleming
Foster Cook
Jack Baker
Keith Deaver
Leon Fine
Carrie Sparks
Lester Elkinton
H. F. Beckmann
Claude Sparks
Sadie Pierson
Esther Swanson
Henrietta Borcher
Church appoints two bid ey men to higher posts
In a district reorganization of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints former Sidney branch president H Wilford Chandler named District president of the newly formed Platte Valley District including Sidney Bridgeport Alliance Kimball and Sterling Kendall H Woodward of Sidney named as the churchs new branch president here Changes announced by David S Romney of Denver head of the western states mission The Sidney area was moved from Scottsbluff Torrington Bridgeport Chadron to the Cheyenne area and Platte Valley District formed with the five towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Sidney
H. Wilford Chandler
Platte Valley
Bridgeport
Alliance
Kimball
Sterling
Kendall H. Woodward
Church
David S. Romney
Denver
Western States
Colorado
New Mexico
Nebraska
Wyoming
Scottsbluff
Torrington
Chadron
Buth Torrington
Cheyenne
Sub Debs Initiation And Installation Held
Formal initiation of 14 new Sub Debs into the Sub Deb Club and installation of officers occurred Wednesday at Karen Felt's home. New members Jennie Maley Jody Krueger Jody Glassburn Pam Hinrichs Sandy Williams Sandy Zwickl Deanna Niemeller Thelma Behm Dorothy Rasgorchek Helen Jorgenson Sharon Kettler Shery Beck Marlene Meyer Gris Cave were pinned by Diana Cabella. Bonnie Glassburn retired as president. Karen Felt became president. New officers include Kathy Shipman vice president Barbara Hyde secretary Connie Hruska treasurer Judy Dress reporter. Refreshments followed. Next meeting September 2 at Kathy Shipman’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Felt
Diana Cabella
Jennie Maley
Jody Krueger
Jody Glassburn
Pam Hinrichs
Sandy Williams
Sandy Zwickl
Deanna Niemeller
Thelma Behm
Dorothy Rasgorchek
Helen Jorgenson
Sharon Kettler
Shery Beck
Marlene Meyer
Gris Cave
Bonnie Glassburn
Kathy Shipman
Barbara Hyde
Connie Hruska
Judy Dress
Calendar of church events and community meetings
A listing of upcoming activities including rummage sale at city auditorium by Metho dist W.S.C.S on Aug 29 8 am and church picnics Aug 30 at Chadron with transportation and meals 75 cents. Also square dance at Lewellen fairground Aug 31 8:30 pm with Virg Knackstedt emcee. Various club and church meetings run Sept 1 to Sept 3 across Sidney and area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity Lutheran League
Chadron
Lewellen Fairground Pavillion
Virg Knackstedt
Junior Set Holds Pre School Parties
Pre school social events hosted by the junior set lead into the five day a week schedule starting Sept 2. Jean Olinger and Susan DeVier co hosted a dancing party at the Olinger home with about twenty attendees and snacks served. Ted Kinney was guests of honor at a surprise birthday party hosted by Max Cory at the Cory home with fourteen guests. A patio supper at Sharon Lindell's home drew eighteen guests with charades and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
Evenng
Jean Olinger
Susan DeVier
Qlinger
Né Hall
Ted ’Kinney
Max ‘Cory
Cory
Sharon Lindell
Reunion of St Patrick’s Academy graduates recalls 1936 class
Fifteen girls and four boys from the 1936 St Patrick’s Academy class held a Monday coffee gathering at Mrs James Hiett’s home in Cheyenne County. Ten alumnae attended their first reunion in 28 years, signing the school annual and class history. Maiden names listed for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Academy
James Hiett
George Fehringer
Peetz
Cheyenne County
Fred Mills
Evansville
Ind
Helena Wellner
Mary Meenan
Doris Treinen
Hammond McNish
Marjorie Barlow
William Raddatz
Dorothy Treinen
S. R. Robinson
Virginia Gehrig
Welby Bauer
Monica Merck
Potter
Don Howerter
Mathilda Loebe
Lodgepole
Ed Disney
Marjorie Deaver
Allen Stikker
Gertrude Filbin
Dalton
Army and Marine Recruits Complete Training in 1960s
Army Pvt. Robert G. Yauney, 19, of Sidney, finished the eight week central office telephone switchboard operation course at The Southeastern Signal School in Fort Garden, Georgia. He joined the Army last March after high school in Sidney and studied at Odessa College and the University of Utah. Fort Carson unit details follow with Warrant Officer Junior Grade Harold L Waite, 31, of Derby, Colorado, scheduled for two weeks of annual active duty training. Waite is part of the 156th General Hospital. Marine Pvt. Charles E. Williams, son of Pensword C. Williams of Sidney, completed 11 weeks of recall training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, earning basic military, infantry weapons instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Robert G. Yauney
Glenn V. Yauney
Sidney
Southeastern Signal School
Fort Garden
Yauney
Fort Ord
Calif
Sidney High School
Odessa
Tex.) College
University of Utah
Salt Lake City
U. S. Army
Fort Carson
Colo
Ilarold L Waite
Joan
Ives
Olive St
Derby
156Th General Hospital
Denver
Hugh E Waite
Route 1
Sterling
Waite
Sterling High School
University of Denver
Atlantic Fleet
Marine
Charles E. Williams
Pensword C. Williams
Maple
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
San Diego
Marine Corps
Bankers Attend Tri County Meet Dinner
All eight banks from Cheyenne Devel and Kimball Counties were represented at the Tri County Banking Association dinner at the Ft Sidney Hotel. Speaker Lee Gillette of American National Bank Denver discussed Installment Credit. President Leo B Krieger led the meeting with reports and notes on banking courses attended by EuGene Bonkiewicz and E K Yanney. Next quarterly meeting set for November 25 at Kimball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Devel
Kimball
Tri- County Banking Association
Ft. Sidney
Lee Gillette
American National Bank of Denver
Leo B. Krieger
Eugene Bonkiewicz
Colorado School of Banking
Boulder
E. K. Yanney
Lodgepole
Rodgers University
New ,Brunswick
N. J
Dennis Underdown Wins Honor at Vagabond Ranch Geology Prize
Dennis Underdown son of Joh W Underdown of Sidney received honorable mention in geology at Vagabond Ranch near Granby Colorado for participation in geology prospecting during a summer program directed by Charles H Paves and based at Rumsey Hall School Washington Conn. The ranch blends camping riding climbing and work programs for teen boys emphasizing that work can be as rewarding as play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Underdown
Joh W."underdown
Linden St
Sidney
Granby
Colo
Dennis
Summmer
Charles H. Paves
Rumsey Hall School
Washington, Conn
West
Four-H achievement events and pre-fair updates
Several 4-H clubs report achievements and activities. Do Daddier the Do-Daddler notes Aug 12 meeting at Mrs. Carl Kurz home with muffins demo by Virginia Kettler and Barbara Kurz and 38 guests. North Star hosts roll call on club members favorites and aprons demo, with three visitors. Little Missles Aug 14 meeting at Mrs Clifford Wolf's home includes candy sales, sandwich making, and plans for Aug 28. Gurney Da M' ter tours projects July 2 and Aug 17 24 meetings, ribbons won, and thanks to sponsors. final meeting Aug 24 closes books, praises Danny McNurlin and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Kurz
Virginia Kettler
Barbara Kurz
North Star
Marilyn Slama
Martha Stephens
Pont of Rock
Rita Carlson
Little Missles
Clifford Wolf
S. J. Simmerman
Karen Simmerman
Danny McNurlin
Cheyenne County
Assa
Roger Sarge
Wade Sterling
Ahlschwede
Galen Kriesel
Duties Assigned For 1960 PTA State Convention
Sidney PTA council assigned duties for hosting the 1960 state convention April 21-22. Les Landmesser appointed committees: East Ward Opal Brown platform and elections. North Ward Robert Knudsen meals and information. South Ward Frank Mattoon housing and hospitality. Central School Carl Christ exhibits publicity. Juniors High Advisory Board registration ushers pages decorations. Convention expected to draw 500 attendees and hold sessions at the senior and junior high buildings and Central School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent- Teacher Association
Sidney Pta. Council
Les Landmesser
East Ward
Opal Brown
North Ward
Robert Knudsen
South Ward
Frank Mattoon
Central School
Carl Christ
Gentral School
B P O Docs Plan For Money Making Projects
Plans for a rummage sale at the city auditorium on September 4 were completed at a Monday evening BPO meeting led by Mrs Raymond Kent. Co chairmen were Mrs Virgil Knackstedt and Mrs Joy Knackstedt. The event starts at 8 30 a m in the auditorium basement. Plans for a food booth at the Hospital Auxiliary bazaar next month were discussed. Booth chairman is Mrs Virgil Kunacktedt with Mr John Peetz Sr and Mrs Bryce Wilson as co chairmen. Christmas money makers include a doll and handmade outfit on display at the bazaar booth and a clothes hamper to be filled with hand embroidered linens. Mrs D C Jelicek and Mrs Dale Nelson are in charge of the doll and Mrs Lawrence Brachtenbach and Mrs Dyer Ketchum the hamper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Auditorium
Raymond Kent
Virgil Knackstedt
Joy Knackstedt
Virgil Kunacktedt
Booth
John Peetz Sr
Admitted and Dismissed Names Listed by Locations
Sidney and nearby towns record a list of admitted and dismissed individuals including Joy Cloud Boby Clark Ruby Spindler and Ed L Banks in Dix with other names in Lodgepole Kimball Bayard and Sterling. The note ends with Mark Twain on cauliflow er described as "nothing but carbage with a college education."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Joy Cloud
Boby Clark
Ruby Spindler
LeRoy Hadden
Linda Tschacher
Arian Luxa
Dix
Ed L. Banks
Lodgepole
Lloyd Dykman
Kimball
John Oliver
Bayard
Terry Scott
Larry Talich
Sandra Merck
Patricia Schlesselman
Mary Beth Littleton
DeWitt Jones
Robert Schilz
Ladd Prazak
Gurley
Bernard Busboom
James Coulter, Jr
Clifford Johnson
Sterling
Lewis Bennett
Nellie Hibbert
Mark Twain
Funeral today for Guy E. Berry 74
Funeral services were held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church for Guy E Berry 74 who died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital after months of ill health Rev Henry Monnich officiated with burial at Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were Hilbert Borcher John H Cook Arlie Zalesky Dick Robertson Bernard Cox and S C Jensen Born December 1 1884 in Saunders County Nebraska he married Josie Nellie Miller in 1908 and they moved to a farm near Gurley in 1924 He retired from farming in the early 30s and the family later moved to Sidney Survivors include his wife one son two grandchildren and two sisters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Guy E Berry
Memorial Hospital
Hilbert Borcher
John H. Cook
Arlie Zalesky
Dick Robertson
Bernard Cox
S. C. Jensen
Mr. Berry
Saunders County
Neb
John Wesley
Amanda Berry
Josie Nellie Miller
Dodge County
Gurley
Sidney
J and Q Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Brachtenbach Home
Mrs Lawrence Brachtenbach hosted J and Q bridge club on Wednesday with new member Mrs Robert Kastner. Awards went to Mrs C Jelinek high, Brachtenbach second, and Mrs Don Himes low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J and Q
Lawrence Brachtenbach
J and Q Bridge Club
Robert Kastner
C. Jelinek
Brachtenbach
Don Himes
Jelinek
Bridge Club
Robert McRae
E. R. Jimerson
Si Behm
V. Innes
Rex Wolvin
Search Continues For 22 Year Old Oshkosh Farmer
Sheriff Loyd hunts for Larry Swanson a 22 year old farmhand who disappeared Friday while irrigating a cornfield near the North Platte River. He was last seen three miles east of Lewellen by a neighbor. Clues point toward a river channel with tracks to water’s edge and no further signs. Swanson left at 6:30 am from the Dave DeLaet place and did not return. his billfold and money were at home, suggesting no intent to flee. His wife and two children await news as authorities call the area rugged with tall corn and river breaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh
Ray Loyd
North Platte
Larry Swanson
Lewellen
Sheriff Loyd
Loyd
Dave DeLaet
Mr. DeLaet
Swanson
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Neves
Angwer
Christian Churches Convention
Mrs."Massey
Mrs. Yaycees
Children's Hospital
Saddle
Rony
W.S.G.S
Betty Ann Hradecky
Jean Schmidt
Miss Betty Hewitt
S.C
D. Newcomer
Bower
Methodist
W.S.C.S
Moertag
Ladies Bowling League
Legion Room
Sidney Toastm
Yendis Cafe
United Lutheran Church
Missionary Circle of
First Baptist Church
Kiwanis Club
Rebekah Lodge
Methodist Men's Club
Wesleyan Methodist Women's Missionary Society
Job's Daughters
Women’s Assa of Light Memorial Presbyterian Church
Holy Trinity Dorcas Society
St Paul's Lutheran Walther League
Lutheran Ladies Aid
St. Pauls Fellowship Hall
Janice Treinen
Jennifer Rowan
P.T.A. State Convention
Meet
Shosyrat
Guy E. Berry
Henry Monnich
Greenwood Cemetery
The
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