Mrs Rex Olsen Elected Worthy Matron of Providence Chapter
Mrs Rex Olsen was elected Worthy Matron of Providence Chapter 108 Order of the Eastern Star at a Wednesday meeting in the Masonic Temple. Charles Grigsby named Worthy Patron. outgoing officers presided. Officers chosen included Mrs Jack Weimer, Mrs Elmer Hartie, Mrs David Bidsat, Mrs Frank Longen, and Mrs Lloyd Renpe. A Christmas carol program featured the choir and Cecelia Kennedy played organ. An installation is planned for January 14 with refreshments and social hour coordinated by Henry Baeckel and Roland Biggs and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Olsen
Providence
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Charles Grigsby
Weldon Stewart
Earl Schultz
Jack Weimer
unele Elmer J. _ Hartie
David Bid
Frank ‘Longén
Lloyd Ren Pee
Robert Hiett
M. W. Timlin
H. W. Ells
Ida Abkrens
Longan
John Schou
Lloyd’ Talib Noland Biggs
Frank Longan
Cecelia Kennedy
Baeckel
Biggs
Frank Bean
Elizabeth Schwasnick
Carl Hutchison
Jack’ Hutchison‘land
Lloyd Talich
Family Dinner Honors Two Birthdays At Home
Mrs Louis Johnson hosted a family dinner Sunday honoring her husband birthday and her sister in law Mrs Kenneth Jelinek birthday the following Monday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Albert Jelinek Mr and Mrs Deward Jelinek Peggy Pat Mr and Mrs Ralph Fleming Kenneth Jelinek and Cheryl Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Johnson
Kenneth Jelinek
Albert Jelinek
Deward Jelinek
Peggy
Pat
Ralph Fleming
Chéryl Johnson
Alpha Iota Chapter Holds Model Meeting
Alpha Iota chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority met at Mrs. James Bricker home with Mrs. William Triplett officiating. Plans include a Christmas dinner December 1 at Ft. Sidney Hotel followed by a pledge ceremony at the Bricker residence. The group voted a five dollar donation to King’s Daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Iota
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority
James Bricker
William Triplett
Ft. Sidney
Bricker
King's Daughters
Donna Hagemeister
Jess Backemeyer
Carrie’ Sparks
L. L. Swanson
Sub Debs Plan Yule Party For Dec 17
Sub-Deb Club met December 10 at Jeri George's home to view new uniforms worn to school. Guest speaker Sherri Bauman spoke of her trip to Germany. Plans were made for the Christmas party December 17 at Bonnie Glassburn home with caroling and a shift exchange. A planning committee of Jerri Van Buskirk Bonnie Glassburn Katie Liles and Kathy Shipman was named. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeri George
Sherri Bauman
Teg
Gérmarty
Bonnie ‘Glassburn
Jerri van Buskirk
Katie Liles
Kathy Shipman
Garden Club Hosts Yule Party and Luncheon
The Sidney Garden Club held a Christmas luncheon at Odd Fellows Hall with 21 members. Members discussed narcissus care, a quarterly Garden News announcement, prize contests, and a comprehensive pruning study led by Mrs. Rabe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows Hall
Sidney Garden Club
Nacional Garden Club
St. Louis
Garden News
Herbert Rabe
Jason Lobb
Emma* Tank
Ed Lipke
Richard Maddox
Marvin Anthony
Mrs Taylor Elected President Of Kensington Lodge
Mrs Taylor was elected president of Rebekah Kensington Lodge at the Wednesday afternoon meeting led by retiring president Mrs George Burr. Also chosen were Mrs Betle Mann as vice president and Mrs Amy Bales as secretary with Rex Olsen as treasurer. Installation will be held next month and the group canceled December's meeting. Refreshments and canasta followed for the 16 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart Taylor
Rebekah Kensington
George Burr
Heny
Bétle Mann
Amy Bales
Rex Olsen
United Fund
Burr
Alaska
Taylor
Telegraph and Globe Employees Hold Christmas Party
Telegraph and Globe Painting company staff and spouses gathered Wednesday at the Fort Sidney Hotel for a Christmas dinner followed by cards and dancing. Table centers by Mrs Vern Anthony featured green stall red tapers and white Christmas bells. Gifts were presented by group members including Mr J C Bush Mrs J H Lowe and Mr and Mrs Warren Brown with Vern Anthony as master of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph and Globe Painting Company
J. H. Lowe
Arren Brown
Vern Anthony
Gamma Tau Dinner Pledge Rites Set
Thirteen members of Gamma Tau chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority met Thursday at Mrs. Charles Christian sen s home. Mrs. Robert Benner led a brief meeting and plans were made for a December 27 dinner at Mrs. Doyle Butts home. The evening continued with decorations for January when the chaster will host a district meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamma Tau
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority
Charles Christian
Robert Benner
Doyle ‘Butts
Frauendorfers Host Card Party Saturday Evening
Mr and Mrs Frank Frauendorfer hosted a card party at the home of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Lawrence Brachtenbach. Forty guests attended. Loretta Fehringer and John Engel won high scores while Toni Gesell and Clifford Parker had the low. Refreshments were served and the evening ended with dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Frauendorfer
Lawrence Brachtenbach
Loretta Fehringer
John Engel
Toni Gesell
Clifford Parker
Dalton Sorority Holds Xi Mu Beta Sigma Phi Christmas Dinner
Xi Mu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi in Dalton hosted a no host Christmas dinner at the Ft. Sidney Hotel banquet room. Seventeen people enjoyed turkey, evergreen decorations, and place cards, with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Warr earning high card scores and a gift exchange closing the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xi Mu
Beta Sigma’ Phi
Dalton
Ft. Sidney
Harold Warrn
Neal Rowan
Gilbert Meyers
Art ‘Pelster
Percy Dimick
Warren
Lawrence“ ‘Marrin
Forrest Planck
Allen Stikker
Earl Munshaw
Neal chosen for Messiah tenor solos in Cantata
Neal, son of Rev and Mrs John Neal, a student at Miltonvale Wesleyan College in Millenvale Kansas, has been selected to sing the tenor solos in the Christmas Messiah concert by the a cappella choir. He recently returned to Cheyenne after a three week hospital stay as a medical patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gai
Cheyenne
Veteran's "Hospital
Neal
Vand Ke Ohn
Iltonvale Wesleyan College
Millenvale
Kan
Handel Oratorio Slated Sunday In Ogallala
Ogallala public schools and the Chamber of Commerce prepare a Messiah performance at the high school auditorium on Sunday December 14 at 7 30 pm. Director Jack Learned expects at least 500 attendees and a chorus of about 100 from Ogallala and nearby areas weather permitting. The narration will follow Handel’s complete text with no solos this year and the event aims to heighten Christmas spirit and provide musical enrichment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogallala
Jack Learned
Handel
Baptists View Film After Annual Holiday Dinner
Nearly 140 persons attended Tuesday evening’s First Baptist Church annual holiday dinner in the church Fellowship building. Ladies served the meal and holiday decorations were on display. After the dinner about 200 news persons watched The Red River of Life shown by Rev. Gerald Brestel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
Church Fellowship
Red River of
Gerald Brestel
Gleaners Pack Boxes for Indian Children
Gleaners of Grace Baptist Church met Tuesday night with six members to pack a box for the Nyajo Indian Children's Home. Plans were made for a Christmas party at Mrs. Zeddie Sumners home. a devotional was led by Mrs. James D. Greene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Baptist Church
Zeddie Sumners
James D. Greene
Card Clubs Honor Hostesses and Members at Meetings
Mrs. Weldon Stewart hosted the Jose Club at her home Thursday with Christmas gifts exchanged and refreshments served. Prizes went to Mrs. Roland Biggs high, Mrs. J R Gilliland second, and Mrs. L L Pippitt low. next meeting Jan 12 at Mrs. George Taylor's. J A Q Club met at Don Himes home with three guests. prizes awarded to Mrs. Dale Nelson high, Mrs. Don Himes second, Mrs. Lawrence Brachtenbach low. next meeting a no host luncheon Dec 23 at Sidney Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon Stewart
Jose “Club
Roland Biggs
J. R. Gilliland
L. L. Pippitt
George Taylor
J.A.Q
Don Himes
J.A. Q. Club
Orville Beck
C. V. Innes
E. R. Jimerson
Dale Nelson
Admitted Names Across Multiple Cities and Dismissal Questioned
A fragmented list of individuals across Sidney Gurley Portland Maine and other locales includes Michael Gehrig Harold Higgins Vergal Winn Mrs Gerald Hicks Mrs Darrell Danilson Mrs Orville Sterley Richard Wayne Peterson Gene Frerichs Friend Dickinson Jr Kimball Dianni Bloom Claude Coulter Jerome Karnik Wayne Van Cleave Mrs Rubio Guerrera 4G H Doran Michael Pfaut Evelyn Alexander Roy Swift and daughter Carl Borcher and daughter Stanley Miller and daughter Ron Hunt Pat Morris Jean Ramsey William H Fredrick Allen Gene Nicholson Ernest Nelson Dixon Finley with unclear status of dismissal and related notes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Michael Gehrig
Michael ‘Pfay
Harold Higgins
Vergal Winn
Gerald Hicks
Darrell Danilson
Orville Sterley
Richard Wayne Peterson
Gurley
Gene Frerichs
Lodgepole
Friend Dickinson Jr. Kimball
Dianni Bloom
Sterling
Arthur Littler
Portland
Maine
Claude Coulter
Jerome Karnik
Wayne van Cleave
Rubio Guerrera
H. Doran
Michaél Pfaut
Evelyn Alexander
Roy ‘Swift
Carl Borcher
Stanley Miller
Ron Hunt
Pat Morris
Jean Ramsey
William H. Fredrick
Allen
Gene Nicholson
Potterres
Sam
Wickstrom
Ernest
Nelson
Peetz
Dixon - Finley
Early Meets For W S C S Circles Amid Holidays
The Women's Society of Christian Service circles at First Methodist Church met a week early to avoid holiday conflicts. Circle Two led by Mrs. David Ells had one guest, 11 members, and lessons from the Christmas Book of Luke. Circle Four with 18 members and one guest, Mrs. R Townsend, shared a turkey dinner and discussed The Christmas Story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Circle Two
David Ells
Henry Marx
Ida Ahrens
Clarence Brittain
James Thayer
Ells
Circle Four
R. L. Townsend
Hilda Schou
O ' Olsen
Floyd Hiesler
Leslie Sabin
I. P Houge
Ray Marey
Richard Maddox
County Officials In State Meet At Omaha
The 64th annual convention of Nebraska county officials was held in Omaha from Wednesday with final sessions to follow Attending from Cheyenne County were Mr and Mrs George Fleming Mr and Mrs George Coulter of Potter Mr and Mrs Don Hart Sy Rose Ralph Englert David Ells and Mrs Ruby Spindler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Omaha
Cheyenne County
George Fleming
George Coulter
Potter
Don Hart
Sy Rose
Ralph Englert
David Ells
Ruby Spindler
Brownie Troop 32 Holds December Meeting
Brownie Troop 32 met December 10 at Mrs. Griffiths home. Members finished mother gifts, enjoyed two kinds of treats, and closed with a song. Catherine Hutton served as reporter.
Candlelight Vesper Service Planned at First Christian Church
A candlelight vesper service is set for 4 o clock Sunday afternoon at First Christian Church. The hour long program features familiar carols and a Christmas story in song and Scripture. Mrs Frank Matheny directs an 18 voice choir with Miss Doris Harlan as assistant and Mrs L J Darnall as organist. Duets are by Mrs W K Hasenyager and Mrs Melvin Hiett and by Miss Myra Masters and Francis Butterfield. Candlelighters are Terrye Matheny and Linda Lauters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Frank Matheny
Doris Harlan
L. J. Darnall
W. K. Hasenyager
Rites Saturday in Bayard For D. Rusch
David Rusch age 85 a longtime farmer near Sidney and Bayard died Thursday in a Flint Michigan hospital after a stroke. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 30 pm in Bayard with burial beside his wife in Bayard Cemetery. Surviving children include eight sons and three daughters in several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Rusch
Sidney
Bayard
Flint
Mich
Wfe
Rusch
Cheyenne County
Ben
Cheyenne
Willan
Tred
San Jose
Calif
Hannah Costello
Gilroy
Emanuel
Jonah
Reuben
Limey
Saginaw
D. Weber
Mary Lockmann
E. David
Extension Club Christmas Parties Share Holiday Cheer
Plainview Extension Club met at the William George home on Wednesday December 10 for a no hostess turkey dinner and social afternoon. Sixteen members exchanged mystery sisters and gifts while singing carols, with 1958 secret pals revealed and year plans drawn. Handy Fixers Club held a turkey dinner at Mrs Forrest Bellcu's home Tuesday evening with 23 members and husbands. Gifts around the tree, secret pals revealed, and a leave of absence for Mrs Ada sayie Mpsaited were noted. Jan 13 meeting planned at Mrs Johnson's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainview Plainview
Handy Fixers
Handy Fixers Extension Club
Carisnas
Forrest Bellcu
Ada ‘Sayie
Lyle Gish
Louis Johnson
Belidt
Mms
Johnson
Armed Forces unit planning Christmas tea and gifts
A group met at the home of their leader Mrs. Rossmeier on December 9 with ten members present, noting a missing member Suzy Peratt. They discussed Christmas gifts and invited mothers to an investiture tea on December 15. Kristine Stamper served refreshments. Eileen Rossmeier was substitute reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossmeier
Suzy Peratt
MlonJaz
Kristine Stamper
Eileen Rossmeier
Clinton Is Speaker At Tax Estate Clinic In Alliance
Panhandle lawyers accountants and trustees finished a two day federal tax law and estate planning meeting in Alliance sponsored by the Nebraska State Bar Association. Lawrence M. Clinton of Sidney spoke on disposing of real estate without trusts and joined a panel with Lincolns Ha McCown Frede Richards John C Maron and others. Fitzgerald urged everyone to make a will noting half of the dead die without one, risking higher state taxes. Forty seven lawyers from sixteen towns attended including Alliance Sidney and Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
Alliance
Nebraska State Bar Association
Lawrence M. Clinton
Sidney
Hastings
Omaha
Ha McCown
Breatricez
Frede Richards
John C Maron
Flavel A Wright
Tames N Ackerman
Lincoln
John LC. North
Creghton University
James J Fitzzerald
Crata
Joseph C. Tye
Newarka Bar Associaton and
Mason
Brough
Fitzgerald
Allance
Bayard
Brewster
Broadwater
Chadron
Crawford
Fremont
Gering
Gordon
Harrizon
Kimball
Scottsbluff
Vaentine
Ncoln
Lodgepole A L A notes Christmas charity and events
Lodgepole A L A met in regular session in the Legion Hall on Tuesday December 9 with 13 adults and one child present. Reports covered Christmas charity to veterans families in Omaha and Lincoln, gifts to retarded children and overseas service men, a December 21 cookie drive, and responses to Legion and Lion's Club events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodgepole A.L.A
Lodgepole Ala
Nita Cay Hernotoom
Arnold Michelman
Verna Fraass
Omaha
Veteran’s Hospital
Lincoln
Grand Island
Nebraska
Alice Brown
Irma Quinn
Alice
Irma
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Alpha Iota Chapter
Garden Club
Lodge Kensington
Telegraph and Globe
Frauendorfers
Dalton Sorority
School
Baptists
Gleaners
W.S.C.S
Catherine Hutton
DODGE
Sierra
Elwell
9Th
Illinois
Christian Church Choir
D. Rusch
Carl H. Farmer
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Texas
Brownie
Gruens
Clinton
In Alliance
Astern
Legion Siucco
Legion
Legion Hall
Mary Hornicek
Red School House
Ruth Brown
Pearl Nelson
Rika Hernbloom
Wilma Whitefoot
Lions
Western Over Western Drug Store
PIR Are ‘Elgin ‘Watches
ARROW
Marlene
Fed
Rex
Diamond & Watch Shop
Faberge
Cologne
Janda & Tobin Drug Store
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