Around the Towns Many families on trips and plans this fall
Mr and Mrs Frank Carey and children return from a two week vacation in Las Vegas Los Angeles and San Pedro with Mr and Mrs Derald Strant Guests include Mr and Mrs John Copley from Los Angeles and Rex Prather family in Lincoln Lois Jane Marek will attend Nebraska Wesleyan University This fall with music and education majors Several guests visit the Stewards and Short families plan trips to Denver Loretto Heights College seniors depart for college Dean and Lee Roy Meyer head to University of Nebraska Others visit Falls City Denver Sioux City and Lincoln weekly social notes list numerous family visits and upcoming moves
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Carey
Larry
Eva Jo
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
San Pedro
Calif
Mr. Carey
Derald Strant
John Copley
Copley
Rex Prather
Mr. Copley
Qr. Copley
Omaha
University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Lois Jane Marek
L J. Marek
Lodgepole
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln
Opera House Council
Alpha Gammi Delta Social Sorority
Ira Steward
Leo Melcher
Pam and Lee
San Mateo
Melcher
Steward
Steward’s
Bert Lynn
Steven
Bushnell
Denver
Clair Belle Koester
al Koester
Loretto Heights College
Anna Short
Jerome C. Short
Lee Stormberg
Dean
Lee Roy Meyer
Ed Meyer
University of Nebraska College of Agriculture
Lee Roy
University of Nebraska
Lon Hires
Leo Wagner
Sioux City
Iowa
A. J. Hepner
Harold He
Anita Pitner
Herb Edwards
Falls City
Neb
Milford Kirkendall
Ernie
George Burr
Black Hills
Burr Some Wire
W. K. Hausenyager
Francis Needham
W. L. Needham
Chadson State Teachers College
P. J. Heaton Sr
Margaret
Kearney State Teachers’ College
Jim
Washington, DC
Georgetown Universiy
Tichasi
South Bend
Ind
Notre Dame University
Mike Selzer
B. H. Wertz
Lawton
Oklo
Selzers
Wertz
Boulder
W. M. Thompson
Winnemucca
Nev
George F. Thompson
Yellowstone National Park
Montana
Ernest Baack
Frank Frauendorfer
Herman Blanke
Henry Ehmke
Charles B. Harris
Charles L Harris
Norfolk
Potter Nurses Graduate From West Nebraska General Hospital
Potter residents Missn Wiekhorst and Miss Shirley Buhrdorf were among 14 nurses newly graduated from West Nebraska General Hospital School of Nursing in Scottsbluff last week. Dr James D Hayhurst spoke at the First Methodist Church ceremony. Diplomas were presented by Theodore McCosh hospital board president. Arthur Russell Scottsbluff College instructor led with a solo. Nadine Sward RN played organ. Both graduates plan to continue at the Scottsbluff hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nzz Wiekhorst
Ray Wiekhorst
Mmss
Shirley Buhrdorf
Elmer Buhrdorf
Potter
West Nebraska General Hospital School of Nursing
Scottsbluff
James D. Hayhurst
First Methodist Church
Theodore McCosh
Hospital Board of Trustees
Arthur Russell
Nadine Sward
New Members Join Rebekah Kensington Group
Mrs E W Augenstein chaired a brief meeting in Odd Fellows Hall on Wednesday afternoon. Two new members joined, Mrs Allen Berpner and Mrs Ida Ahrens, with 14 members present. After business, members played canasta. honors went to Mrs William Gunderson high, Mrs M G Block second, and Mrs Fred Humphrey low. Hostesses were Mrs James Clothier, Mrs Lestie Sabin, and Mrs Gene Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Augenstein
Rebekah Kensington
Odd Fellows Hall
Allen Berpner
Ida Ahrens
William Gunderson
M. G Block
Fred Humphrey
James Clothier
Lestie Sabin
Gene Morris
Garden Club Hosts Pink and Blue Shower for Mrs Maddox
Sidney Garden Club members honored Mrs. Richard Maddox with a pink and blue shower Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Ida Ahrens home. Gladioli decorated the table and room, gifts were given in a doll buggy by daughter Judy, and guests spent the time socially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Garden Club
Richard Maddox
Ida Ahrens
Saddle Club Hears Of European Tour
Dean Olson spoke about his European tour this summer as the guest at Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club. Twenty members attended the Wednesday meeting led by J. B. Ruttner. four new members joined Chuck McRae Leland Lindt Peetz Pp J Heaton Jr Frank Trowbridge. Rodeo events were planned for Sunday afternoon at the club arena with public invitation to participate. A watermelon feed hosted by Mr and Mrs Carl Olson closed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Olson
Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club
J. B. Ruttner
Chuck McRae
Leland Lindt
Peetz
Pp. J. Heaton Jr
Frank Trowbridge
Carl Olson
Barbara Bills Sues for Divorce and Custody in Cheyenne Court
Mrs. Barbara Bills files a divorce suit in Cheyenne County District Court against Wesley Bills alleging extreme cruelty. She seeks custody of their one son and asks the court to determine guardianship and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Bills
Cheyenne County
Wesley Bills
Carolyn Meyer and Charles Carlson Wed in Potter Church
Carolyn Meyer and Charles E Carlson wed in a candlelight ceremony at Potter Methodist Church attended by 175 guests. The service featured marble-voiced readings, a three-tier cake, and a reception in the Fellowship Hall. The couple plan to live on a farm north of Potter after honeymooning at Niagara Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Meyer
Charles Carlson
Potter Church
George Wetzel
Kearney
Merlin Maas
Potter
Donald Worley
Lincoln
Lowell Neilson
Big Pine
Calif
Harold Cushing
Cheyenne
Donald Spencer
Lloyd Allen Juells
Carlson
Glen Bales
Hilbert Borcher
Don Haworth
Edward Rawlinaitis
Sidney
Connie Oliverius
Sterling
Patricia Steele
Verlee Schreiner
Denver
Niagara Falls
Potter High School
Central Business College
Sioux Ordnance Depot
University of Nebraska School of Agriculture
Curtis
Colorado State University
Ft. Collins
Armed Forces
Plans for September events in Tuesday meet
Thirty members of Catholic Daughters of America met in St. Patrick's Auditorium with Mrs. J. E. Kelley presiding. Mrs. Neil Bailey elected as three year trustee to fill vacancy. Knights of Columbus breakfast planned for Sept 15. Mrs. Bailey appointed chairwoman. Annual reception and institution planned for Sept 22 with Mrs. Allen Karnik as general chairman. Lecturer Mrs. Harold Olsen presented Holy Communion. Western Europe slides shown by Mr. and Mrs. Richard John on S.0.D. Hostesses listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Daughters of America
St. Patrick’s Auditorium
J. E. Kelley
Neil ‘Bailley
E. Stokes
Knights of Columbus
Bailley
Allen” Karnik
Harold Olsen
Hagemeiste Elected Secretary In National Flying Farmers
Lee Hagemiester of Potter was elected secretary of the National Flying Farmers Association at the annual Chicago convention. A longtime flying enthusiast, he has served as president of the Nebraska Flying Farmers and is regarded as a leading regional organizer within the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Hagemiester
Potter
National
Flying Farmers Association
Hagemiester
Chicago
Nebraska Flying Farmers and
Partiants.” 3
CKD Monthly Meeting at Sidney Country Club
The CKD Medical Association and Auxiliary held their monthly dinner meeting Wednesday at Sidney Country Club hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Chris Eitner. Fourteen attendees participated in informal doctor-led discussions after dinner. auxiliary officers were elected: President Mrs Don Wilkinson, Vice President Mrs Raymond Olson, Secretary Mrs C J Cornelius Jr, Treasurer Mrs Lloyd O’Halleran, Publicity and Courtesy Chair Mrs Robert Benner. The next meeting is planned for September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.K D. “Medical Association
Sidney Country Club
Chris’ .Eitner
Don Wilkinson
Raymond Olson
C J Cornelius Jr
Lloyd O’halleran
Robert Benner
4-H Clubs Celebrate Achievement Day Program
The Kitchen Maids and Kookie Kutters 4-H Clubs held their annual Achievement Day at the Francis Hruska home with 55 guests and Miss Bonnie Lindau. Activities included a welcome, achievements, songs, pledges, a fashion parade, and awards presented by Claire Belle Koester and Vera Hare. Birthday cake note for Vera Hare, Mary Jo McDevitt, and Cheryl Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kookie Kutters
Francis Hruska
Bonnie Lindau
Mary Jo Schadegg
Calleen Gorman
Conniec Hruska
Marcia Treblich
Laevender
Miss Lindau
Claire Belle Koester
Vera Hare
Cheryl Johnson
Elks Club September Events in Sidney Calendar
The Sidney Elks Club announces a September calendar with Labor Day closure. Highlights include Fun Nite with free dinner at 6 30 p m on Sept 4, multiple Elks regular meetings, Ladies card parties, Does gatherings, and pot luck dinners at 6 30 p m on several dates, plus initiation at 8 p m Sept 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Elks Club
Elks
Elks Meeting
Deadline set for district convention
Registration deadline for members of the American Legion Auxiliary to attend the district four convention in Chappell on Oct. 1 has been set for Sept. 15. Announcement by Mrs. LL Swanson, local group president. Members should contact Mrs. Swanson at phone 5646 before the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Chappell
LL Swanson
Degrees Given to Two Sidney Teachers at Greeley
Degrees of bachelor of arts in elementary education with teaching certificates were conferred on two Sidney women at Colorado State College of Education summer commencement in Greeley on August 15. Pauline Wesner Tewell and Mildred F Tillotson received the honors as part of 641 degrees awarded that day, contributing to a 1956-57 total of 1,214 degrees for the college. President Dr William R Ross presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Colorado State College of Education
Greeley
Pauline Wesner Tewell
Mildred F. Tillotson
William R. Ross
Potter American Legion Auxiliary Sale At Sidney City Auditorium
Potter American Legion Auxiliary will hold a rummage sale tomorrow Saturday at Sidney City Auditorium starting at 8 a.m. Proceeds will support Legion programs and community services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
American Legion” ‘Auxiliary
Sidney City Auditorium
Marriage License for Loehning and Nelson
Marriage license issued for Lyle Loehning aged 25 of Longmont folo and Beverly Nelson aged 21 of Sidney. The couple obtained a license to marry as recorded in the local registry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Loehning
Longmont, Folo
Beverly Nelson
Sidney
Mrs. Webster Named Cheyenne County Extension Council Chairman
Mrs. Clifford Webster was elected chairman of the Cheyenne County Extension Council for 1958 at the Monday afternoon meeting in the city auditorium. Outgoing chairwoman Mrs. William Waite presided. other officers include Mrs. Paul Aude as vice-chairman and Mrs. Gordon Richards as secretary, with Mrs. Earl Gell as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Webster
Charman
Cheyenne
State Council
Valentine
Waite
Myron Carlson
Ehlers
Aude
Esther Swanson
Frank Morey
Swanson
Silver Belles Beaux Open Fall Dance Season Wednesday
Fall activities for the Silver Belles and Beaux start on Wednesday September 4 with an open dance at the VFW hall at 8 p.m. Ed Gilmore, a world famous square dance caller, leads the event assisted by Lou and Ginger Brown of Boston who oversee the round dance portion. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Belles and Beaux Square
V.F.W. Hall
Ed Gilmore
Lou
Ginger Brown
Boston
Mass
Sorority Social Coffee Sunday Highlights Horoscope Theme
Alpha Iota chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha held a Sunday coffee at Mrs. Virgil Reed s home. Special guests included Mrs. R C Cunningham and others. Decorations featured Horoscope with each guest receiving an August horoscope. Mrs. Charles Innes organized the arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Iota Chapter
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority
Virgil Reed
R. C. Cunningham
Leonard Deaver
Leo Bolin
Don Fedderson
J. C. Cullins
Charles Innes
Sidney Nebraskans Attend California Picnic
Sidneyites attend a Nebraska picnic in northern California with 154 participants from 30 counties and 45 towns. Alfred Menecly of Sidney represented Cheyenne County as plans were made for annual events in August at Sequoia Park Eureka with notices to inform relatives in Northern California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
California
Tres
Alfred Menecly
Sidney
Nebraska
Sequoia Park
Eureka
Calif
Deadline Set For ALA Annual Dues Increase
American Legion Auxiliary annual dues rise 25 cents starting November 1. Sidney members urged to pay by tomorrow to avoid the 1958 increase, as announced by Mrs. TL. Swanson, president, and treasurer Mrs. Esther Swanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
TL. Swanson
Sidney Group
Esther Swanson
Bid A U Like Club Hosts Card Day at Mrs Edwards Home
Mrs Herb Edwards hosted members of the Bid As U Like Club Wednesday afternoon at her home. An out of town guest, Mrs Melvin McCoy, won high score with Mrs Dave Neubauer second. Mrs Don Feathererson received low score and the September 11 meeting hostess will be Mrs Feathererson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Edwards
Melvin McCoy
Dave Neubauer
Don Featherson
Featherson
JAQ Club meets at Mrs Don Himes home
Mrs Don Himes hosted the JAQ Club on Wednesday afternoon. Winning honors were Mrs Marion Treinen high, Mrs Deward Jelinek second high, and Mrs Robert McRea low. Mrs Jelinek will host the September 11 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Himes
Marion Treinen
Deward Jelinek
Ropert McRea
Jelinek
Best Speaker Is Chosen Monday At Toastmasters Club
At the Monday dinner meeting of the Toastmasters Club 17 members and three guests attended. Lowry Lindell was named best speaker with her talk Degree of Education. Other speakers included Rudy Munnerloh on Esthetics and N32 Hughes on Gourmet or Drunk. Ice breaker by Lewis Podugiman. Topicmaster Ralph Olsen led table topics on Taxation in roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tceastmasters Club
Lowry Lindell
Rudy Munnerloh
N32 Hughes
Lewis Pdugiman
Joe Bonkiewicz
Louis Johnson
Gerald Matzko
Dick Maddox
E. J. Madsen
Chialravan
Gerald Matzke
Leon Lafler
John de Mers
Turner
Scott
Lafler
Miss McIntosh Feted At Wednesday Steak Fry
Mr and Mrs Leonard Fine and Mrs Leon Fine hosted a steak fry Wednesday honoring Jayne McIntosh who will soon enter nurses training at St Josephs Hospital School of Nursing in Denver Twenty guests who are Fine store employees and their families spent the evening sociably before the departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Fine
Leon Fine
Jayne McIntosh
St Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing
Denver
Fine’s
First Birthday Party for Cindy Jo Hinton
Cindy Jo Hinton celebrated her first birthday yesterday with a party at home. Seven guests attended, sharing ice cream and a cake iced white with pink trim and a base ring of pink lavender and white asters. Guests included Greg Kastner Monty Kastner Mike Willis Jamalee Willis Tracy Treinen Debra Orman and their mothers Mrs Kastner Mrs Willis Mrs Treinen and Mrs Orman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cindy Jo Hinton
Todd Hinton
Greg
Monty Kastner
Mike
Jamalee Willis
Tracy Treinen
Debbie
Janet Orman
Robert Kastner
James Willis
Marion Treinen
Robert Orman
Birthday Month Celebrated By Newcomers Club
The Newcomers Extension Club held a birthday month celebration at the Episcopal Parish Hall with 31 members present. Mrs. Joel Babcock was chosen president for the coming year, and plans were made for September installation ceremonies. The event featured a pink birthday cake, door prizes, and card games with bridge, pinochle, and canasta winners announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Parish Hall
C. B. Extension Club
Joe Dodds
Neal Atkins
Wayne Ayers
Tis Barnes
Civib
Clarence Castner
M. R. Sigler
Vix Barnes
Joel Babcock
C. J. Cornelius Jr
Robert Benner
Gerald Bolding
R. C. Cunningham
Dick Smith
al Hart
Canasta
Leonard Peiper
Mmes Lewis Mehling
Warren Ellison
J. J Lyle
John Elwell Jr
Mrs Barker Leads With Low 45 At Sidney Ladies Golf
Mrs Barker was awarded the prize for low score of 45 at the Wednesday ladies golf and luncheon at Sidney Country Club. Other prize winners were Mrs Lowell Davis with 53 and Mrs Neil Hughes with 63. Twelve ladies attended and Mrs Davis hosted. upcoming hostess will be Mrs Claude Wuthier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Barker
Sidney Country Club
Lowell Davis
Neil Hughes
Davis
Nott-Hendrix Wedding Rites Solemnized in Kimball
Miss Mary Eloise Nott daughter of Mr and Mrs Gardner Nott of Dix married Fred Glen Hendrix son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Hendrix of Simla Colorado in a 2 pm Aug 18 ceremony at St John s Lutheran Kimball Rev G H Bodinke officiated before 120 guests Miss Mae Rutter played organ Harold Heidemann sang The bride wore Chantilly lace and net with a pillbox lace hat They left for a Colorado Springs wedding trip and will live on a farm south of Dix Both families prominent in local farming community
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iMary Eloise ‘Nott
Gardner Nott
Dix
Fred Glen Hendrix
Floyd Hendrix
Simla
Colo
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Kimball
G. H. Bodinke
Mae Rutter
Harold Heidemann
Hazel Nove
Geneva Hendrix
Trudy Kleven
Lee Hendrix
Hillrose
Larry McKim
Simia
Burton Hase
Limon
Daryl Dallegge
Peetz
Bernard Heidemann
Colorado Springs
Dix High School
Kimball County Co-op Oil Association
Rom Samia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Inez Wiekhorst
Garden Club
Saddle Club Hears of
Potter Methodist Church
Carolyn Hazel Meyer
Charles E. Carlson
John D. Meyer
Ted Carlson
C. D. Hoagland
Marvin Meyer
Dan Carlson
Ralph Anderson
Lila Meyer
Sonia Weyerts
Myles Gilbert
Bairoil
Wye
Marian Meyer
Susan Herboldsheimer
Andersen
CDA
Western
Europe
Mas
Richard Johnon
Henry Meysenburg
Chaman
Josenhreging
John Frenking
Edward Haupt
Keith Schwantz
Hagemeiste
Flying Farmers
CKD
Elks Club
Webster
Extension Council
Silver Belles
Beaux
Sorority
ALA
J. A. Q. Club
Toastmasters Club
Miss McIntosh
Claude Wuthier
Nott-Hendrix
Thompson
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