Five Cheyenne County women up for Outstanding Young Woman honor
Cheyenne County lists five nominees for Outstanding Young Woman of America among 5,000 nationwide finalists. Barbara Jean Houtz, nurse at Memorial Hospital, and her husband Glen, a teacher, lead a family of four daughters. Other nominees include Carolyn Allen, lodgepole educator. Carolyn Niekum, substitute teacher. Rebecca Everitt, Sidney art teacher. and Judith Stine, Lodgepole kindergarten teacher.
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Cheyenne County
Glen Houtz
Barbara Jean
Memorial Hospital
Glen
Sidney High School
Lisa
Mary
Julia
Lori
Houtz
Church of Christ
Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Woman’s Club
Venango
Girl Scouts
Sidney
PEO
4-H
American Nurses Association
United Fund
Cheyenne County Heart Association
Lodgepole
Pi Delta Phi
Xi Sigma Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Kappa Delta Pi
National Education Honorary
Pi Gamma Mu
National Education Association
Nebraska State Education Association
Cheyenne County Education Association
First United Methodist Church of Sidney
Nebraska Modern Language Association
Teaching of Foreign Languages
Nebraska
Miss Allen
France
Lodgepole Public Schools
George Niekum
Carolyn Marie
Sidney Public Schools
Greenlees
Niekum
Xi Jota
American Association of University Women
South Ward
Jaycees
Woman’s Society of the Methodist Church
Stephanie
G. P
Elaine
Nickum
Kearney
Kearney State College
Charles Everitt
Rebecca Ethel
Everitt
Sidney Branch
Alpha Nu Chapter
Nebraska Art Association
Ft. Sidney
Sidney String Ensemble
Dakota Friendship Program
Cheyenne County Welfare
Colorado State University
Ft. Collins
Judith Fay Stine
University of Denver
S. Clayton
Denver
Bertrand, Neb
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Lutheran Church Women
Lutheran Camp
Jennerstown
Penn
Xi Sigma
Santa’s Mailbox Letter From Santa Claus
A brief note from Santa addresses boys and girls about increasing presents to deliver each year. The fragment hints at a crowded schedule and the workload Santa faces during the holidays.
Scratch Pads For Your Business Or Around Home
Sidney Telegraph advertises practical scratch pads for business and home use. Includes location at 830 11th Ave and urges readers to inquire about pricing and availability.
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Sidney Telegraph
11Th Ave
Letters to Santa from Nebraska Children
A collection of handwritten requests dated December 4 1968 from Jeff Witkowski Melanie Lafler and James Lafler in Sidney Nebraska. They ask Santa for Hot Wheels Monopoly Kerplunk road building equipment a toy gun a Susie Homemaker set a coloring book a doll a mighty Mike jeep a hot wheel stunt set and three specific hot wheel cars. They promise cookies and milk and thank Santa for past gifts.
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Verde Lane
Sidney
Nebr
Santa Claus
Monopoly
Kerplunk
Jeff Witkowski
Santa
Susie Homemaker
James Lafler
Firemen Elect New Officer and Conven tion Plans
Fireman Dean Starr was elected as a new Sidney volunteer fireman at Thursday night’s meeting. Mike Marshall was appointed head of the entertainment committee for the state fire department convention to be hosted here next October. reservations are already arriving at local motels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Starr
Sidney
Sidney Volunteer Fire Department
Mike Marshall
State Fire Department
Peetz Council Reports On Scout Activities
The Peetz Troop Committee of Mountain Prairie Girl Scout Council met November 26 at the United Methodist Church with 12 members. Brownies made egg shell flower pots and planted seeds, did splatter painting, and took a penny hike. Senior Scouts and Cadette led Brownie games while plans for a December 11 Christmas party and gift exchange were announced.
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Peetz
Mountain Prairie Girl Scout Council
United Methodist Church
Don Fehringer
Robert Gillham
Doug Robirds
Junior Scout events mark December activities and plans
Mrs. Robert Gillham will lead a December 4 dinner the girls will cook and serve for a badge project. Cadettes hosted a record concert and social dancing party at Lorenzo with help from Mrs. Easterly and local schools. Christmas party planned December 11 focuses on giving to children. Planning meeting set for Dec 7 in Fort Collins. Senior Scouts held Speak Out in Sterling with Ruth Fees attending from Peetz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gillham
Dean Gillham
Lorenzo
Jack Easterly
Zwickl
Peetz and Lorenzo
Fort Collins
Walker’s Dam
Sterling
Ruth Fees
Peetz
Hugh Fees
Secret Sisters Revealed At Sorority Meet
At the Be ta Alpha of Beta Sigma Phi, members exchanged names for secret sisters for the new year during a Christmas gathering. Mrs. Karl Person hosted with Mrs. Jack Wiedeburg as co host. Door prize went to Mrs. Dallas Langley. Programs covered conversation and etiquette. Minutes from the city council meeting were read by Mrs. Jens Nielsen. A Christmas party is planned for Dec 14 at 8 p m in the Kansas Nebraska Conference Room. The next meeting is Jan 8 with Mrs. Max Solomon.
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Beta Alpha Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Karl Person
Jack Wiedeburg
Dallas Langley
Larry Franke
Larry Langley
Langley
Jens Nielsen
Kansas-Nebraska
Max Solomon
WWI Groups Install and Host District Heads
WWI groups in Lodgepole Valley Barracks No. 2448 and Ladies Auxiliary held regular meetings in the Legion Club with special guests from Scottsbluff Ogallala and Wichita. A pre Christmas dinner, Yule theme decor, carols, and birthday and anniversary acknowledgments followed. December deaths and hospital get well notices were observed and the charter draped in memory of Frank Morey. Next meeting set for Jan 2 with Chappell members in charge.
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Lodgepole Valley Barracks No
Legion Club
Phil Schleicher
Scottsbluff
District VII
Sidney
George Hancock
Ogallala
State Legislative Committee
Edson Baggs
Clarence Collister
Lake McConaughy Barracks
No. 2433
Frank
J. Sibal
Og«allala
Graham
Wichita
Kan
H.R. Baumbach
Phil Crantz
Memorial Hospital
Albert Carlberg
Fremont
Somerset
Frank Morey
Nebraska County Superintendents meet in Lincoln
State conference of the Nebraska Association of County Superintendents and Educational Service Unit Administrators met in Lincoln this week with attendees including Cheyenne County Superintendent I A Caldwell. Speakers Dr Floyd Miller and Dr Rosalie Farley urged adapting to a changing world noting newborn service units and a century-old county superintendent system should be retired. New officers named: Betty J Majors president Neil Lancaster president-elect Lavonne Mras ek treasurer Hattie Hager secretary and Wilsie Cross sergeant at arms.
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Nebraska Association of County Superintendents and
Lincoln
Cheyenne
I. A. Caldwell
Floyd Miller
Rosalie Farley
University of Nebraska
Betty J. Majors
Polk County
Neil Lancaster
Cass County
Lavonne
Christmas party schedules fill week in Sidney clubs
Local groups list festive events from Dec 7 to Dec 14. Newcomer's Club hosts an 8 p.m. Christmas party at Jaycee Hall. CES Kensington sponsors a 6:30 p.m. covered dish dinner at the Masonic Temple. Saddle Club, Sub Deb Style Show, Trail Blazers Antique Car Club, VFW Auxiliary, Catholic Daughters, Job's Daughters Bethel 25, Band Parents Auxiliary, King's Daughters, Eastern Star, Business and Professional Women's Club, Hospital Auxiliary tea, Providence Eastern Star meeting, Rebekah Kingston meet, and Beta Alpha chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority all announce holiday gatherings with dishes, gifts, and entertainment.
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CES Kensington
Masonic Temple
CES
Saddle Club
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Trail Blazers Antique Car Club
Bob Lafler
Sidney Vfw
Post 610
American Legion Hall
Providence Chapter 108
The
Order of Eastern Star
Harold Spiker
Hinds
Printing services ad at The Sidney Telegraph
An advertisement inviting readers to use The Sidney Telegraph for all printing needs. Includes address R30 11th Ave and signals local newspaper production services offered by the paper.
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Sidney Telegraph
11Th Ave
Proceeds Of Auction Given To Fellowship
The Sidney branch of the Versity Women met at Mrs Paul Roberts home with 16 members present. Mrs Marvin Hood joined as transfer from Scottsbluff. Auction of Christmas baked goods and merchandise supported the AAUW fellowship for women pursuing doctorates. Co hosts were Mrs Viola Bohlen Mrs Merna Meier and Mrs Mary Roelle. Next meeting set for February 5.
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Sidney
American Association of University Women
Paul Roberts
Marvin Hood
Scottsbluff
AAUW
Ola Bohlen
Merna Meier
Mary Roelle
Speeding Violations and Fines Across Multiple Counties
A listing from County Court in Passaic and other locales shows individuals cited for speeding with fines ranging from 15 to 30 dollars and additional costs. Notable entries include Earl W. Phillips of New Castle Del speeding for 15 dollars and Martha M. Frerichs of Sidney failing to stop at a stop sign for 15 dollars.
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George W. Bigelow
Passaic
N.d
Ruth Hebdon
Ray Ames
Earl W. Phillips
New Castle
Del
Wayne R. Staples
Chicago
Ill
Donald Dykeman
Westminister
Colo
Sidney
Connie Cape
Dalton
Gerard Esdaile
Phillipsburg
N. J
Elks Calendar of December Events
Elks schedule includes Las Vegas steak dinner December 7 for Las Vegas dues members only. December 9 dues meeting. December 13 Bell Telephone Christmas party. December 14 closed for Elks party. December 16 lodge event. December 21 Dalton Fuller and the Playboys dance with Christmas party steaks and door prize. December 23 does meeting. December 25 closed for Christmas. December 31 New Year Eve party upstairs in the new club with party favors steaks and music by Millard Music.
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Ing
Bell Telephone
Elks
Elks Lodge
Dalton Fuller
The
Playboys
Millard
Speeding and intoxication fines listed for multiple defendants
A group of defendants from various locations face speeding fines from 15 to 30 dollars and intoxication penalties of 32.50 dollars. Names include Jackie Zembower Aurora Colorado Doris S. Drobny William R. Revelle Ocean City California Richard Wayne Christian Ft. Dodge Iowa Thomas C. Nielsen Gordon Nebraska Dan Good Buffalo Alice Edmonds Barrington Illinois Bernard A. Geer Clarinda Iowa Jerald Diederich Sidney.
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Jackie Zembower
Aurora
Colo
Doris S. Drobny
William R. Revelle
Ocean City
Calif
Richard Wayne Christian
Ft. Dodge
Thomas C. Nielsen
Gordon
Nebr
Dan Good Buffalo
Steven Afraid of Bear
Alice Edmonds
Barrington
Ill
Bernard A. Geer
Clarinda
Jerald Diederich
Sidney
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Santas
Telegraph
Melanie Lafler
Peetz Council
Eugene Meier
World Association
Dean de Bois
Sorority
Lodgepole Valley Barracks No. 2448
E. R. McNaughton
Chappell
William E. Zehr
Ralph Robertson
Potter
A. F. Whitmire
Frank E. Longan
Dave Ells
John A. Elwell
John Hornicek
Ladies Auxiliary
Clark Grieve
Ernest Anderson
Vernice Glenn
Frank Longan
W. E. Zehr
Margaret Dissmore
Gaard
Elis
Nell 0
Wise
Frank Gadd
Rex Olsen
Anderson
Zehr
Edna Dedrick
VAVS
Hornicek
Jaycee Hall
Yendis Cafe
Duane Kahl
Job’s Daughters
Bethel
Job’s
Elmer Ladine
Eastern Star
Jack Headley
Lenhart Schobert
Robert Hiett
Ira Johnson
Harold P. Craig
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Hospital Auxiliary
Sidney Rebekah Kensington
IOOF
Kansas-Nebraska Natural Gas
Las Vegas
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