Widely Visiting Kin Over Thanksgiving Weekend
Relatives from Wichita Roggen Denver Lincoln Bloomington and California visited Sidney area over Thanksgiving weekend to spend time with local families including the Adams Talcott Kucera and Weymouth households. Attendees shared meals, attended services, and planned Christmas gatherings as they traveled from multiple states. Local residents noted upcoming moves and promotions affecting the community, with several relatives coming for notable events and farewell visits.
Christmas Priocey Party Plans for Dec 12
The Does Drove B-P.O. annual Christmas party is set for December 12 at the regular meeting, with election of officers to follow. Members should bring a $1 gift for exchange. Initiation ceremonies were held for Mrs. Ray Hartzler, Mrs. Robert Dodds, and Mrs. Harold Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B-P.o
Raymond Kent
Ray Hartzler
Robert Dodds
Harold Thomas
Marion Treinen
H.R. Montgomery
Lawre Bracktenbach
Kenneth Wickstrom
D. C. Jelinek
Kathryn Shaffer
H. R. Montgomery
Library Story Hour Schedule Announced
Kindergarten through second grade children are invited to bi monthly story hour at Sidney Public Library. The first and third Saturdays begin tomorrow December 3 at 1 45 p m in the basement with Mrs Leo Thomas and Mrs Coral McKay in charge of the program.
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Sidney Public
Leo Thomas
Coral McKay
Christmas and Birthday Parties Set By ALA Sidney Unit 17
Sidney Unit 17 of the American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday evening in the Legion building with 11 members present. Mrs. Louis Johnson presided and plans were made for the Christmas party on December 27 featuring a gift exchange and social, plus a business session. Each member was to bring a guest. A birthday party was planned for Memorial Rest Home in January. After the business, Auxiliary members joined Legion members for a social hour.
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Sidney
American Legion Auxiliary
Légion
Louis Johnson
Memorial Rest Home
Legion
Saddle Club Hosts Parade Film Night at December Party
Lodge Pole Valley Saddle Club met Wednesday with 21 members, hosts Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wellner and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Olson. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Dean Olson of Sidney and Chuck Habel of Casper. J. B. Ruttner presided as plans for a December 38 Christmas party at Hazel's began with a 5:30 smorgasbord. Wes Jensen featured photos of Ft. Sidney Days parade and Saddle Club Rodeo from June, shot by Richard Hespen of Fremont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge Pole Valley Saddle .Club
Dean Olson
Sidney
Chuck Habel
Casper
J. B. Ruttner
Hazel’s
Wes Jensen
Ft. Sidney
Saddle Club
Richard Hespen
Fremont
Ray Wellner
Carl Olson
Ladines Host Surprise Housewarming at New Home
A surprise housewarming for Mr and Mrs Ladine was held at 1400 Elm St Tuesday with neighbors and friends attending. Mrs Arnold Christofferson and Kenneth Larson won high scores at cards while Mrs Martin Christofferson and Mr Ladine received a gift from self invited guests. Attendees came from Sidney Dalton Gurley and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies
Art Ladine
Elm St
Mirs
Arnold
Christofferson
Kenneth Larson
Martin Christofferson
Art Draper
Esther Swanson
Sidney
E. E. Osborn
Norman Swanson
Merle
Arnold_ Christofferson
Dick Tadine and Son
of Dalton
Kennéth Morgan
Joss Higgins
Gurley
Officers Installed At Thursday Meeting Of Women's Assn
Presbyterian Women's Association installed new officers led by Rev. Carl L. Nelson at Light Memorial Church. New president Mrs. Roger Plantz and others took roles. 30 members and two guests attended. theme was Christmas Carols. outgoing president Mrs. Ron Barker hosted a tea with Christmas décor.
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Presbyterian Women’s Association
Carl L. Nelson
Light Memorial Presbyterian Church
Roger Plantz
Elmer Haines
Robert Benner
Sylvia Reese
Frank Cordiner
Harlan Haith
C. M. Larson
B. H. Grimm
Clarence Castner
Arnold Westerhoff
Claude Wuthier
Clark Grieve
A. J. Jorgenson
J. R. Miller
Arlan Caster
Ron Barker
A. E. Dill
A. P. Pilger
William Fankhauser
Grimm
Weekend Community Calendar Dec 3 9 highlights and events
Local listings show public benefit bridge event at Yendis party room with Beta Alpha Beta Sigma Phi tickets one dollar, then book review tea at Kimball Branch AA ULW at the new Presbyterian Church. Rides available by calling Mrs. John Elwell Jr. pre holiday party at Sidney Country Club with Dick Dotts trio. Various church and club activities run Dec 4 5 9 including Luther Leagues Good Neighbors XI Iota chapter meetings Toastmasters Rotary PEO Kiwanis and sorority exemplars with receptions and sales across Gurley Kimball and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yendis
Beta Alpha Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Kimball Branch
ULW
New Presbyterian Church
Kimball
John Elwell Jr
Sidney Country Club
Dick Dotts
Billy Meick
Gurley
Luther League
St. Paul
C. F. Parks
Episcopal Parish
Toastmasters Club
Rotary Club
Toenie “County
Frank Welch Masonic Lodge
Toastmistress Club
United Lutheran Church Women
Iota
Beta Alpha One Xi Rho
Rebekah Lodge
Kiwanis Club
Helping Hand Garden
Gamma Tau
Alpha Tata
E.S.A
St. Paul’s
L.W.M
Goldenrod
Noble Grand
Guests Speak At B P W Meeting
Highway Patrol Sgt Mel Buse kist was program speaker for the Monday meeting of Sidney Business and Professional Women's Club on Highway Safety. Memorial Hospital Administrator Leo Bolin spoke on nurse and doctor aging and disease incidences, with Mrs Elizabeth Schwasnick introducing both speakers. A Christmas party and gift exchange are planned for the Dec 12 Sidney Country Club meeting with each member to bring a decoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Patrol
Mel Busekist
Sidney Business and Professional Women’s Club
Memorial Hospital
Leo Bolin
Elizabeth Schwasnick
Health and Safety Committee
Senior Luther Leaguers Plan Caroling Tour
The Senior Luther League of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will meet Sunday at 7 p.m. at the church. Carol Thomas, program chairman, will conduct a Christmas Bible quiz and plans will be made to go caroling Sunday, Dec. 11, with members of the Presbyterian Senior High Youth Fellowship. An executive committee meeting at 6 p.m. will precede the Sunday session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Carol Thomas
Presbyterian Senior High
Linda Simmerman Celebrates 11th Birthday Party
Linda Simmerman daughter of Mr and Mrs S J Simmerman celebrated her 11th birthday with a party at home Monday afternoon. Guests included Sharon Meyer Patricia Bauerkemper Janice Choate Jeanette Dyer Jennifer Bow en Colleen Marshall Karen Cora and Jennie Simmerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Simmerman
S. J. Simmerman
Sharon Meyer
Patricia Bauerkemper
Janice Choate
Jeanette Dyer
Jennifer Ann Bowen
Colleen Marshall
Karen
Cora
Jennie Simmerman
Houseguests Honored At Coffee Reception
Mrs. John J. Treinen and daughter hosted a Wednesday coffee for 20 ladies honoring guests Mrs. Clara Nelson and Miss Ethel Jeffery of Long Beach California. Refreshments ended the afternoon as Nelson and Jeffery prepared to return home after three weeks visiting Treinen’s family for Jeanette Raddatz Namuth’s wedding.
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John J. Treinen
Dennis Jurgens
Clara Nelson
Ethel Jeffery
Long Beach
Calif
Nelson
Miss Jeffery
Trevi
Woman's Day Observed at First Christian Church
Woman's Day will be observed Sunday at First Christian Church with women of the church taking part in the 11 o'clock worship service. Rev Aubrey Russell will deliver the sermon. Mrs Lola Delehoy was to speak but canceled due to illness. A covered dish dinner will follow at noon and all members and families are urged to attend. An afternoon program replacement was planned after the cancellation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Aubrey Russell
Lola Delehoy
State Christian Women’s Fellowship
Christmas Carols Featured During W S C S Program
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church presented a lesson titled Timmanuel God Is With Us with Mrs Elmer Ladine leading. A guest trio Mrs leBaron Goodwin Mrs Robert Hossle and Mrs Loren Becker sang carols and organist Mrs Ron Peterson accompanied. Nearly 80 members and 12 guests attended with a farewell gift to Mrs George Retzlaff moving to Central City. Tea followed with Christmas decor and pink candle centerpieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timmanuel
Elmer Ladine
Woman's Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
leBaron Goodwin
Robert Hossle
Loren Becker
Ron Peterson
Frank Longan
Neal Atkins
Omaha
W. C. Allen
United Nations
George Retzlaff
Central City
W.S.C.S
Holiday Events Set By Mrs Jaycees Club
Mrs. Jaycees met at the Yendis Cafe with nine members. A Christmas bake sale is planned for Dec 16 at Town and Country Market. Ladies Night is Dec 6 at Yendis. The Christmas party for members and families is Dec 1 at the National Guard Armory with a potluck supper and Santa visit. The next meeting is Jan 25 to plan banners for the February conference.
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Santa
Nike
Aviation Machinist Mate School Students Advance
MEMPHIS Tenn FHTNC Donald Schnell aviation machinists mate second class USN son of Mr and Mrs Pete Schnell Jr Route aL Box127 Sidney and husband of former Miss Patricia Sullivan of Dalton attends the advanced course at the Aviation Machinists Mate School Naval Air Technical Training Center Memphis Tenn The course provides knowledge for more responsible duties in naval aviation with instruction in organization administration reciprocating power plants ignition systems fuel metering propellers jet power plants and helicopters The course ends in March 1961.
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Memphis
Tenn
Donald
A Schnell
USN
Pete ‘Schnell
Sidney
Patricia
An Sullivan
Dalton
Naval Air Technical, Trainting
Job's Daughters Elect Officers and Plan Installation
Jane Weymouth was elected Honored Queen of Job's Daughters at a Monday meeting with about 60 members and sponsors present. New officers include Virginia Foland, Jean Schiller, Barbara Rimmer, Linda Wright, Eva Jo Carey, Sherry Jimerson, Georgia Grimm, Sharon Sieckmann, Janice Biggs, Pat Holmes, Judy Irwin, Jaron Lindell, and Diane Sedgwick, plus messengers Cyrena Allman and others. Cynthia Grimm, retiring Honored Queen, will install officers Saturday at 7 30 p.m. in the Bethel with assisting officers Peggy Hakes Corinne Vizina and others. candlelighters are Helen Jorgenson and Marilyn Maley. A formal dance at the Ft Sidney Hotel will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Weymouth
Virginia Foland
Jean Schiller
Barbara Rimmer
Linda Wright
Eva Jo Carey
Sherry Jimerson
Georgia Grimm
Sharon Sieckmann
Janice Biggs
Pat Holmes
Judy Irwin
Jaron Lindell
Diane Sedgwick
Cyrena Allman
Judy Hinn
Jeanie Miller
Jane Johnson
Connie Vizina
Cynthia Grimm
Bethel
Larry Delinger
Peggy Hakes
Corinne Vizina
Ell Wehmiller
Ken McMillen
Spencer Cronk
Gordon Carley
Judy White
Helen Jorgenson
Marilyn Maley
Ft. Sidney
Job
Echternachs Farewell Parties Mark Sidney Sendoff
Mr and Mrs John Echternach preparing to relocate to Lawrence Kansas were guests of honor at several farewell events in Sidney over the past week. Saturday hosts were Mr and Mrs Mason Caywood and Mr and Mrs W W Garber with a guest list including Dr and Mrs Robert Benner and others. A no host dinner followed on Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs William Usher with more attendees offering a farewell gift. Additional events are planned after Mrs Echternach returns briefly from Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Echternach
Sidney
Lawrence
Kan
Mason Caywood
W. W. Garber
Caywood
Jim Houser
Robert Benner
Homer Dillard
Don Kershaw
Wendell Abrams
William Usher
Selzer
Anita Brandon
H. N. Rhodes
Ed Strong
Warren Ellison
Echternach
Dear Santa Letters From Sidney Children 1960
A collection of Santa letters from Sidney Nebraska children dated December 1 1960. Dicky Daniels asks for a Jetport Set and asks Santa to remember his sister and brother and all other boys and girls. Ruth Anne Fees asks for a Ginger Play Doll and clothes, leaves a snack. Joetta Wolford asks for Hi heels clothes line ice box ironing board and other home items. Pat Brennan lists many desires including a pop gun Lionel train set sled two wheeler cowboy gear handcuffs trumpet badge and Ross set for Michael Brennan also asks Santa to bring something for siblings.
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Santa
Dicky Daniels
Dicky J. Daniels
Sidney
Nebr
Ruth Anne
Santa Claus
North Ward
Santa Ross
Michael Brennan
Blackfoot Road
Party Dates Set For December By 17 Club
The Seventeen Club met at Barbara Bitner's home with 11 members, sponsor Miss Beth Derbier, and guests Mrs James Brumfield and Mrs L L Lekwood. They planned an alumni party for December 17 and the annual Christmas party at Peggy Hakes's home. Mrs Lockwood spoke on selecting china, glassware, and silverware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Bitner
Beth Derbier
James Brumfield
L. L. Lekwood
Peggy Hakes
Lockwood
Benefit bridge proceeds not for sorority scholarship
The Beta Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority will hold a Saturday benefit bridge at the Yendis Party Room starting at 1 p.m. Funds go to the chapter for its activities, not to the sorority scholarship fund as reported earlier. The Sidney City Council chapters present the annual scholarship.
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Yendis
Beta Alpha Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
the Telegraph
Sidney
Shrine Club Holiday Party For Kids Slated
The Lodgepole Shrine Club schedules its annual children's Christmas party for Friday December 16 at 7 30 p m in the Lodgepole Legion Hall Festivities include a visit from Santa and Shriners are urged to accompany each child with a one dollar gift per child they escort
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Lodge Pole Valley Shrine Club
Lodgepole Legion Hall
Santa
North Platte events and activities schedule
A list of upcoming school activities includes junior varsity and varsity basketball games at North Platte at 6 15 p m and 8 p m, followed by an FTA dance in the junior high auditorium. Wrestling at Sterling with bus at 5 p m. senior guidance council meetings at 11 a m and 3 30 p m. junior high pep club and Masque and Gavel meetings. senior and junior guidance councils. House of Representatives meetings. Alliance basketball at 7 p m 4 p m. Western Nebraska Wrestling Tournament on Friday at 9 a m. The Christmas Cotillion is planned for Dec 23 from 8 30 p m to 12 a m at the Ft Sidney Hotel with tickets 1 per couple. Junior High Pep Club sweaters priced at 695 each.
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North Platte
Sterling
Jr. Hi
House of Representatives
of. Representatives
Cabinet
Western Nebraska
Ft. Sidney
Carley
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