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Roy MacAdam returns from Steamboat Springs Colorado after visiting Rodrick MacAdam family and trout fishing. John Goffe of Marathon Oil in Lindsay Ohio is transferred to Shreveport Louisiana. he previously worked in Casper Division Sidney District. Numerous Nebraskans and friends plan visits, reunions, and trips to Idaho Montana and California, with gatherings in Sidney and Potters and at Lake McConaughy and Apex Colorado. George Macomber of Little Compton Rhode Island visits Sidney for the twelfth year, enjoys golf, and follows the PGA tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy MacAdam
Steamboat Springs
Colo
Rodrick MacAdam
John Goffe
Marathon Oil Co
Lindsay
Ohio
Marathon
Shreveport
Goffe
Casper Dviision
Sidney
Judy Herrod
Carl Faddis
George Macomber
Little Compton
R. D
Mr. Macomber
Reservations for District Four Legion Convention in Ba yard
Reservations for the District Four American Legion and Auxiliary convention in Bayard on Saturday September 13 are due September 1. Contact Mrs. Lester McConnell or Mrs. Marion Whitaker to RSVP. The all day event opens at 8 am with coffee, a 9:30 am memorial service, noon luncheon at the Presbyterian Church, Auxiliary and Legion meetings in the afternoon, and an evening banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Auxiliary Convention
Bayard
Lester McConnell
Marion Whitaker
Legion Hall
Presbyterian Church
House of Transfiguration
Tri-Color Ribbon Winner at Sunol Flower Show
Mrs. Webb and John Webb of Sunol won the Tri-Color award at the Sunol Flower Show held Wednesday at Sunol School. Mrs. Webb earned blue by scoring 95 plus in Artistic Design with all fresh cut plant material in the Do not Cross Yellow Line class, entering four yellow flower displays. Mrs. Clarence Meyer of Lodgepole won the horticulture award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Webb
Sunol
Webb
Clarence Meyer
Lodgepole
Telegraph
Nursery Class To Begin 4th School Year
The Sugar and Spice Nursery School opens its fourth year with Mrs. Clara Mc Daniels as instructor. Regular classes start Tuesday Sept 2 from 9 to 11 15 a.m. Monday through Friday at the Presbyterian Educational Building 1345 Linden. Parents may call 254 3132 for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar and Spice Nursery School
Clara McDaniels
Presbyterian Educational
Linden
Birthday Surprise Honors Duo At Home Party
Mr. and Mrs. Myron Flessner were honored at a surprise birthday party last Sunday at their home. Birthdays were August 25 and 20. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Mal Minshall, Sylvia and Kim, Mrs. George Hare baked the cake, with attendees from Oshkosh, Sunol, and Gurley. Prizes for pitch awarded to Mrs. Tallmage, Mrs. Hoppmann, Mr. Ladine, and Mr. Tallmage. Mika won the traveling prize. Mrs. Ladine received a surprise package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Flessner
Mal Minshall
Sylvia
Kim
George Hare
Mal Hoppmann
Oshkosh
Bob Mika
Sunol
Dick Ladine
Dean Tallmage
Gurley
Tallmage
Hoppmann
Mr. Ladine
Mr. Tallmage
Mika
Ladine
Milford wedding unites Jo Lynn Krueger and Denny Bargen
The doublering ceremony uniting Miss Jo Lynn Krueger of Sidney and Denny Bargen of Milford was performed at St Tritrick's Catholic Church in Milford on August 9 with 150 guests. The event featured ivory organza gown, Watteau train, daisies and white roses, and an array of family attendants. Following the ceremony, a champagne reception at Ft Sidney Motor Hotel preceded a wedding trip to Wyoming. the couple will reside in Milford where the groom coaches and teaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Nelson
Grand Island
Jo Lynn Krueger
Sidney
Denny Bargen
Milford
St Tritrick’s Catholic Church
Chester Krueger
Orval Bargen
Helen Spencer
Chuck Lafler
Dennis Wamsley
Dick Borchert
Ron Holly
Rich Halsey
Barbara Bargen
Superior
Jody Wamsley
Roxie Borchert
Jerry Wamsley
Dennis Wamssey
Gary Bargen
Dewitt
Neb
Jerry Miller
Davenport
Bob Bargen
John Houtchens
Greeley
Colo
Tom Sorensen
Hardy
Ft. Sidney Motor Hotel
Bob Grothe
Maynard Wieser
Mary Grant
James Krueger
Kathy Schnell
Terry Jones
Donald Tedesco
Wyoming
St. Joseph’s
Memorial Hospital
University of Nebraska
Sigma Chi
Ft Sidney Motor Hotel
Soren Nelson
Concord
Calif
Jim Rundstrom
Kearney
James Edwards
Ronald McIrvin
Denver
Robert Daley
Omaha
Eugene Schultz
Ruskin
Harland Bohling
Fred Teal
Rockey White
Lincoln
J.D. Foster
Sioux Falls
S.D
Bruce Maschmann
Dale Butler
Norfolk
Kenny Pedersen
Emma Millen
Osborne
Kan
Christie Anderson
Gary Parrott
Omana
Robert Bargen
Oliver Nelson
Larry Meyer
Mary Daley
Lodgepole Class Recalls 20 Years 1949 Dinner Reunion
The Class of 1949 from Lodgepole High School marked 20 years with a dinner at the Sidney Elks Club on Saturday Aug 23. Seven members and their spouses attended. Guests of honor were Mr and Mrs Lydiatt, longtime Lodgepole teachers. Carnations decorated tables, blue candles and silver ribbons signified the class colors. The evening featured the Prophecy poem class history and a social hour at the Thompsons home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodgepole High School
Sidney Elks Club
Delores (Gipfert) Lindquist
Broadwater
Geneva (Weyerts
Lawrence Thompsons
Englert
Winter Rites Are Planned For Nancy Lee Fowler and Jens Husted
A December wedding is being planned by Miss Nancy Lee Fowler and Jens R. Husted. The engagement is announced by the future bride's parents Senator and Mrs N W Ladegard of Sidney. Fiance is son of Drs and Mrs Joel R Husted of Boulder. Both 1968 Boulder High School graduates and will be sophomores at the University of Colorado in Boulder this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Lee Fowler
Jens R. Husted
N. W. Ladegard
Sidney
Drs
Joel R. Husted
Boulder
Boulder High School
University of Colorado In
Shower to honor Lodgepole girl Judy Gentry
A bridal shower for Judy Gentry will be held Thursday September 4 at 8 p.m. in the Lodgepole Methodist Church. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Gentry
Lodgepole
Sidney Man Enlists in Marine Corps for Training
Steven J. Banks left Sidney on August 15 for San Diego California to begin a six week training in the United States Marine Corps. He is the son of Mrs. Jack Banks and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Banks of Sidney. He attended Sidney High School and worked for the International Union of OU Chemical and Atomic Workers in Denver before enlisting. His wife Camila and two children Shawn and Curtis remain in Sidney. His address is Steven Banks 2610137 K Co PVT 3156 MCRD San Diego CA 92140.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven J. Banks
Sidney
San Diego
Calif
United States Marine Corps
Jack Banks
Sidney Rest Home
Sidney High School
International Union of OU Chemical and Atomic Workers
Denver
Camila
Shawn
Curtis
Steven Banks
K. Co. Pvt
MCRD
Couple Is Wed At First Christian Church In Sidney
Miss Rhonda Kay Shoopman and Stanley Charles Bills wed at the First Christian Church in Sidney on Aug. 17 at 3 30 p.m. The Rev. Ellis J. Votan officiated before lavender gladiolas and candlesticks. The bride wore an organza gown with Chantilly lace and a Watteau train. Attendants included sisters Mrs. Glenn Hoppes and Mrs. Keith Oaken. The couple will live in Alliance where he teaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Rhonda Kay Shoopman
Stanley Charles Bills
Ellis J. Votan
Miss Shoopman
Beulah Shoopman
Roy Bills
Lodgepole
Robert Hiett
Charles Lafler
Robert Shoopman
Glenn Hoppes
Kimball
Keith Oaken
Colby
Kan
Tom Jones
Mark Curless
Wesley Bills
Byron Bills
Charles Schmidt
Ron Graham
Denver
Virginia Campbell
Kris Curless
Gerri Koester
Black Hills
Bills
Alliance
Sidney High School
Memorial Hospital
Lodgepole High School
Chadron State College
Grace Hill
Bayard
Emma Schmidt
C.O. Bills
Holiday Activity Planned At Sidney Country Club
An open house is planned for Sunday August 31 at the Sidney Country Club with a smorgasbord dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at $2.25 per plate. The pool remains open through Monday for members to use before season end. spaghetti night is set for Wednesday September 3 with a real Italian dinner including wine bread and salad. The club has closed today and will close tonight.
City Golf Winners Are Announced
Mrs. Hillard Lockett captured first place in the Championship Flight of the City Ladies Golf Association Championship at Hillside Golf Course on Wednesday. Second went to Mrs. Ross Barker. First Flight winners were Mrs. J.D. Olinger first and Mrs. H. C. Q. Nelson second, with Second Flight led by Mrs. Russ Pedersen first and Mrs. Robert Zalesky second. Regular ladies day included coffee and a business meeting in the Pro Shop, ahead of tee-off. Prizes for best poker hand went to Mrs. J. B. Baker first, Mrs. Olinger second, and Mrs. Nelson third. Plans were made for an Award Breakfast on Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 9 a.m. in the Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillard Lockett
City Ladies Golf Association
Hillside Golf Course
Ross Barker
J.D. Olinger
H. C. Q. Nelson
Russ Pedersen
Robert Zalesky
Country Club
J. B. Baker
Olinger
Nelson
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Les Landmnesser
McConaughy
Rusty Landmesser
Friend
Tom Landmesser
Kent Mattson
Alma
Dan McKay
Mrs
Herman Stueve of
Pilger, Neb
Walter Stueve
Paul Mayer
Houston
Tex
MacAdam
Mayer
Mayers
Apex
Nebraska
Margaret Brett
Potter
Peggy Stueve
San Francisco
Walter Mstueve
David Wren
Wren
Miss Stueve
California
Muriel Crosby
Northwest
Twin Falls
Boise
Idaho
Rex
Jack
Mike Doggett
Clarkston
Wash
Crosbys
Montana
Yellow Stone Park
Leonard Smith
Burt
Mark
Henderson, Nev
Irene Jurgens
Pat
Lori
Elise. Votaw
David
Nancy
Phelps
Legion Park
Louis Nienhuser
Elmer Phelps
Howard Phelps
Sacramento
Don Brauer
Dwayne Phelps
Kenneth Nienhuser
Jack Nienhuser
Ken Humphrey
Alvin Vach
Marge Nikont
Gering
Louie Nienhuser
Lou Ann
Jim Jackson
Robert Ireland
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Thailand
Milford, Neb
Stanley C
Sidney Country Club
City Golf
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