Around The Town Thanksgiving Visits Across the Area
Town residents share holiday reunions with relatives from Buhl Sterling Lodgepole and Naponee Heavily featured are Thanksgiving gatherings at the Burr and Schmidt homes with trips to Kearney Enid California and Mexico The report lists numerous families and their guests including Henzl Phelps and Meehan relatives and Marines stationed at Palms California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Gorman
Buhl
Idaho
Reynold Gorman
Clyde Gorman
Wils
Cari Ranch
Sterling
Vernon Rood
Joe Henzl
Kenneth
Lodgepole
Adolph Triska
Peetz
DeWayne Phelps
Sharon Kay
George Burr
Joan
Donna Jordan
Phillips University
Enid
Okla
Sharon Christensen
Sidney
Burr
Joyce
Kearney
Tia- Juana
George Meehan
Pueblo
Colo
Peter Sewald
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Crowley
Mae
Catherine Crowley
James D
Dallas
Tex
Joseph
A. Crowley
Patrick
New York City
Miss Dixie Lee Smith Weds Gene Allen Denny in Quiet Nebraska Ceremony
Miss Dixie Lee Smith and Gene Allen Denny married Sunday morning November 30 in Ainsworth Nebraska at the groom's home. Rev. Ray Haun officiated as family and close friends attended. Bride wore a bouquet taffeta gown with lace and sequins and carried pink rosebuds. Attendants included Dorothy Sawle and Robert Denny. The couple will reside at 1136 South 14th in Lincoln after a short wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie Lee Smith
James Ray Smith Sr
Albin, Co
Gene Allen Denny
Neil Denny
Ainsworth
Neb
Ray Haun
Dorothy Sawle
Robert Denny
Miss Sawle
Mrs. Denny
South 14Th
Lincoln
Janet Colson and Leo Brachtenbach Wed in Paris Cathedral
Janet Colson daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Colson of Marengo Iowa and 1st Lt Leo Brachtenbach son of the late Nick Brachtenbach of Sidney were married September 1 at Notre Dame Cathedral Paris The Very Rev Martin Dougherty officiated at the ceremony with Lt Col James H Hunter of Evreaux Air Base France giving the bride away A civil ceremony earlier August 29 was performed in Paris witnesses included Mrs Elmore Caruthers Richmond and Rene Pichard with out of town guests from St Germain en Laye and Evreaux
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Janet Colson
Louis M. Colson
Marengo
Iowa
Leo Brachtenbach
Nick Brachtenbach
Sidney
Notre Dame Cathedral
Martin J. Dougherty
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Our Lady of
James H. Hunter
Evreaux Air Base
Marengo High School
Ottumwa Heights College
State University of Iowa
Air Force
Lorenzo High School
U. S&s. Naval Academy
Evereaux Air Base
St. Germain-en-laye
Evreaux
Marjorie Scandrett
Grinnell
Germany
Marie
Arrodissement
Elmore Caruthers Richmond
Rene Pichard
Wahoo Couple To Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Ralph S Chloupek will observe their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 5 p m Sunday Dec 7 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Wahoo Nebraska Friends and relatives are invited no formal invitations are being sent The couple married in Sidney on Dec 3 1898 by Rev Louis F Gunderman They have seven sons three living Lawrence of Wahoo Arnold of Omaha and Capt Carl in Germany They have nine grandchildren Two sons died in 1944 Lt Raymond and Donald Clarence died in 1920 and Ralph Jr in 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph S. Chloupek
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Wahoo
Chloupek
Sidney
Louis F. Gunderman
Trinity Lutheran Church
Nebraska
Newlyweds Honored At Thanksgiving Party
A post nuptial party on Thursday honored Donald Young and his bride Margaret Germany who wed Nov 17 in Sterling Colorado. Attending were George Young Sidney parents Howard Reimers and family Ray Henke and family Peter Dugese of SOD Anna Reimers and Herman Hertzel Gurley. Red and white streamers decorated rooms and an all white wedding cake was served. The time included group singing pictures and dancing to accordion music by Mr Hertzel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Young
Margaret Germany
Sterling, Colo
Young
George Young
Sidney
Howard Reimers
Ray ,Henke
Peter Dugese
Sod
Anna Reimers
Herman Hertzel
Freezing Plum Harvest While Handling Fresh Purple Plums
Guide notes freezing fresh purple plums to prevent discoloration during prep. Suggest two batches to keep plums from browning while another batch is prepared, with chilling steps between work cycles.
Kiwanis Club Plans Varied Coming Events
Sidney Kiwanis Club announced events at a Wednesday meeting in Yendis Cafe. Highlights include Ladies Night on December 3 and a children's Christmas party featuring Santa Claus on December 17. Leo Krieger led the business session and board meeting where Arvin H. Bruns was welcomed as a new member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Kiwanis Club
Yendis Cafe
Santa Claus
Leo Krieger
Arvin H. Bruns
Club
Five County Students Pledged To Sororities
Seventy one Midland College co eds were pledged to four social sororities at pledge parties on campus Nov 25. Pledges will undergo training in grooming manners and parliamentary procedure before active membership. Marilyn Miller pledged Phi Alpha. Gail Erickson, Doris Franss and Patricia Sheridan pledged Phi Omega. Lois Bartlinn pledged Pi Epsilon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland College
ALA Votes $10 Gift To United Fund Drive
Mrs. Esther Swanson led the American Legion Auxiliary meeting in the city auditorium basement. Twenty four members voted to donate $10 to the United Fund and planned a $1 gift exchange for the next meeting set for Tuesday December 16. The group joined the Legion for a social period and refreshments after the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALA
United Fund Drive
Esther Swanson
American Legion Auxiliary
City Auditorium
United Fund
Legion
Saddle Club Plans Christmas Dinner Party
The Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club set plans for its annual Christmas turkey dinner and party at the Wednesday meeting in the club house. Seventeen members attended including Mr and Mrs Les Hand Jr and son with JB Ruttner presiding. The party will be held Sunday Dec 7 at 5 30 p m in the club house. Host couples were Mr and Mrs Kenneth Fleming and Mr and Mrs Carl Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club
Les Hand Jr
JB. Ruttner
Kenneth Fleming
Carl Olson
New Brownie Troop Investiture Tea At North Ward Cafe
A mother and daughter investiture tea welcomed Brownie Troop 119 at North Ward Cafeteria on Thursday November 20 with a Thanksgiving theme. Leaders Mrs J W Houser Jr and Assistant Mrs Francis Zogg presided assisted by Miss Judy Houser of Troop 153. Guests included Mrs George Fotinos Miss Helen Rexroth Miss Nancy Bott and several others. Troop members listed include Carol Bond Linda Abrams Vicki Bauer Sandra Filley Desoran Ferguson Kathy Houser Gail Hruby Christy Jolnen Renee Kaylor Carolyn Lindsay Jeanie Parks Lynette Fedderson Betty Primus Karna Reeves Brenda Richards Doris Thomas Kathy Walker and Linda Zogg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brownie Troop 119
North Ward
J. W. Houser Jr
Francis Zogg
Judy Houser
Troop 153
George Fotinos
Helen Rexroth
Nancy Bott
Mmes. W. J. Abrams
Eugene Bauer
Ladies Chorus To Present Vesper Service At Senior High
The public is invited to a Sunday Vesper at the Senior High auditorium at 4 pm featuring the Ladies Community Chorus directed by William Fankhauser with accompanist Mrs. Carl Loring Nelson. The group of about 20 members performs Christmas music including carols and a chorus sextet, with Beth Deibler as business manager and no admission charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Community Chorus
William Fankhauser
Carl Loring Nelson
Beth Deibler
Hazelhurst
Sseneee Appalachian
Willistine Fankhauser
Lewis Townsend Celebrates Ninth Birthday Party
Lewis Townsend honored his ninth birthday Saturday with a luncheon at his parents home Rev and Mrs RL Townsend and a theatre outing. Guests included John White Bruce Luehfus Closman Ellis Vaughn Greg Merrick Ronald Heath and Richard Larson. A pink and yellow cake was shared before viewing Walt Disneys White Wilderness at the Fox Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Townsend
R.L. Townsend
John White
Bruce Luehfus
Bruce, Closman
Ellis Vaughn
Greg Merrick
Ronald Heath
Richard Larson
Walt Disney
Fox Theatre
General Meet Of WSCS Plans I Would Celebrate My Lord
Mrs W H Usher with Circle 6 presents the program I Would Celebrate My Lord at the Women s Society of Christ in Service general meeting. The event is Thursday Dec 4 at 1 30 p m in First Methodist Church social hall. Mrs Lenhart Schobert and Circle 2 chair Mrs J W Vaughn arrange business and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Usher
Circle 6
Women's Society of Christ
First Methodist Church
Lenhart Schobert
Circle 2
J.w.vaughn
Extension Club Brief Meeting and Holiday Plans
Extension Clubs gathered at Mrs. Robert Andrew’s home November 25 for a lesson titled Sewing New Fabrics. The group discussed the upcoming year’s programs and arranged a Christmas party to be hosted December 15 at the home of Mrs. D. B. Watson, the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakers Dozen
Bakers Dozen Extension Club
Robert Andrew
Andrew
W.”Re
D. B. Watson
December club meetings fill week’s social calendar
A dense list of Dec meetings across various groups and churches including Toastmasters, Ladies Community Chorus rehearsals for a vesper service, church women circles, sorority and fraternity chapters, Kiwanis, Rebekah Lodge, and other civic groups with times from 1:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at locations like Yen dis Cafe and Senior High auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yendis Cafe
United Lutheran Church Women of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
First Baptist Church Ladies Missionary Circle
Jab's Daughters
Wesleyan Methodist Women's Missionary Society
Beta Alpha
Sigma Phi
Rebekah Lodge
Kiwanis Club
Silver Belles
Beaux Squaredance
W.F.W. Tall
First Methodist
W.S.C S
Holy Trinity Dorcas Society
Christian Women's Fellowship
Women’s Association of Light Memorial Presbyterian Church
St. Paul’s Lutheran Walther League
St. Martha’ Guild
Episcopal Parish
St. Paul's Lutheran Ladies Aid In Fellowship
Gamma Tau
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority
Country Club
Encampment Auxiliary Plans Supper Meeting
Mrs. Clarence Cox led the Friday Ladies Encampment Auxiliary meeting in Odd Fellows Hall basement. A 6:30 p.m. December 12 covered dish supper for the encampment, auxiliary, and families is planned with a post supper program. Refreshments were served by Mrs. George Burr and Mrs. Allen Southard of Big Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Cox
Ladies Encampment Auxiliary
Odd Fellows Hall
George Burr
Allen Southard
Big Springs
Admitted and Dismissed Names Listed Across Amish County
A roster lists admitted individuals including Sidney Lehman Elizabeth Hay Ronald Wright Kathy Loewe and many others. Dismissals include Sidney's party with Mrs Clement Ford and several other named residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Edward Lehman
Godfred Shiller
Elizabeth Hay
Ronald Wright
Kathy Loewe
Melvin Foster
Guy Weaver
A. W. Peterson
H.C.Q. Nelson
Rubio Guerrero
Steven Fredthey
Abelardo Solis
Cynthia Elias
Ernest Giron
Delmar Shipley
Alvin Bartling
Chappell
Myron McGrate Bushnell
Don Smith
Lodgepole
Births of Eli Allen Weyerts and Vickie Kay Bonser
Mr. and Mrs. Emil Weyerts announce the birth of a son Eli Allen at 3 58 p m Thanksgiving Day Nov 27 in Memorial Hospital weighing six pounds 84 ounces Grandparents Mr and Mrs Henry Weyerts Dalton and Mr and Mrs Ervin H Reichman Oshkosh great grandmother Mrs Ida Reichman Chappell Also born Thanksgiving Day Nov 27 at Wemoriah Hospital a daughter Vickie Kay Benser seven pounds 1314 ounces Parents Mr and Mrs Howard William Benser older children Bonnie Lynne Sharon Anne Calvin Eugene and Philip Wayne Grandmothers Mrs Selma Mitchell Sidney and Mrs Ore Bonser Merino Colo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Allen Weyerts
Emil Weyerts
Eli Allen
Memorial Hospital
Henry Weyerts
Dalton
Ervin H. Reichman
Oshkosh
Ida Reichman
Chappell
Vickie Kay
Bonser
Vickie
Kay
Howard William Benser
Wemoriah
Theta Bonnie
Lynne
Sharon
Anne
Calvin Eugene
Phillip Wayne
Selma
Mitchell
Sidney
Ore Bonsér
Merino
Colo
Navy awards praise F D Roosevelt galley and Guantanamo mess
The Navy’s New Memorial Awards Committee praised the best chow in the service found aboard the carrier Franklin D. Roosevelt and at the Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. The panel, from the Executive Stewards and Caterers Association, judged the competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GOB Gastronomy
Norfolk
Naval Station
Guantanamo
Cubs
Navy
New Memorial Awards Committee
Assn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Smith
R. Denny
Studio de France Photo
Annie Pierard
J. Julian
Francis E. Needham
Lyle .Needham
Lambda Delta Lambda
Chadron State Teachers College
Needham
Newman Club
Sigma Tau Gamma
Thespian Club
Mrs
Saddle Club
Ladies Community Ghorus
Aes Lehman Christ Child Divine
Aw. Schumaker
Redmond, Cavanaugh, Weldon
Wilson
Mary
Rick Aed Staley
Avedowell Junior
Mane
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