Santa letters from Nebraska children seek toys and treats
A long list of handwritten Christmas requests from Nebraska children includes dolls, toy vehicles, records, a horse, riding gear, a racing set, a radio, a record player, and a variety of clothing. Several children promise cookies and milk for Santa, with names and locations like Dena Zalesky of Ledgepole.
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Santa Claus
Dena Zalesky
Ken
Santa
Dustine
Kenny
Brad
Misti Cae
Rudolph
Billy Evans
CWF Group Hosted By Lady Frieda
The Garland Farmer Group of the Christian Women's Fellowship met at Lady Frieda Maria Widstrand Decktor’s home at 30pm. President Hazel Horst opened with prayer and a short business meeting followed by a lesson by Mabel Hiett and worship led by Merritt Plant. Ten members sang Christmas songs, lunch was served, and Lady Frieda played organ before the CWF Prayer closed the meeting.
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Garland Farmer
Christian Women's Fellowship of the First Christian Church
Frieda Maria Widstrand Decktor
Hazel Horst
Mabel Hiett
Merritt Plant
Frieda
CWF
Winners Told Winners of the Band Auxiliary raffle drawn at halftime
The Band Auxiliary raffle winners were announced at halftime of the Saturday Sidney Sterling basketball game. Grand prize a Continental Trailways trip to Los Noches Mexico won by CD Bills of Lodgepole. Second prize $75 to Loctta Gehrig, 1140 10th. Third $50 to Larry Musil, Box D La Porte Cole, and fourth $25 to Margaret Wilds of Broadwater.
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Los Noches
Mexico
CD Bills
Lodgepole
Loctta Gehrig
Larry Musil
la Porte
Cole
Margaret Wilds
Broadwater
Football Outfit Praise From Sidney Youth
A brief note from Sidney Nebraska expresses thanks for a football outfit given to a local youth. The message highlights appreciation for support from Troy Meyer and the community.
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Santa
Troy Meyer
Sidney
Nebr
Welcome Wagon Newcomers elect leaders at Ft Sidney
Mrs Hokom hosted by 16 Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club at the Ft Sidney Hotel meeting. A four month term elected a new president and vice president replacing Mrs Walter Strauch and Mrs Ken Weander with Mrs Weander and Mrs Bill Harmon. Christmas party discussion and hostesses Mrs Weander and Mrs Harmon served refreshments. Prize winners included Mrs Muss Donna Finngimier Mrs Carey Nienhueser Mrs Lance Wallin Mrs Hokom Mrs Stanley Ganzel Mrs Nienhueser and Mrs Weander.
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Barb Hokom
Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club
Ft Sidney Hotel
Walter Strauch
Ken Weander
Weander
Bill Harmon
Lodgepole Valley Saddle Clubhouse
Harmon
Muss Donna Finngimier
Carey Nienhueser
Lance Wallin
Hokom
Stanley Ganzel
Nienhueser
Thompson elected president of State County official group
Elected F B Tommy Thompson of Sidney as president of the State County Highway Superintendents Engineers and Surveyors Assn for 1971 72 Daniel Hostler from Grand Island was named vice president and Robert Guakel of Scottsbluff secretary treasurer The results were announced in Omaha during the group annual meeting alongside the State County Officials Assn event.
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F B
Tommy) Thompson
Sidney
Engineers and Surveyors Assn
Daniel Hostler
Grand Island
Robert Guakel
Scottsbluff
Omaha
UP Groups Dinner Party Brings 65 to National Guard Armory
Union Pacific Old Timers and Auxiliary Club 29 and Junior Old Timers and Auxiliary Club 35 held a combined Annual Christmas Dinner at the National Guard Armory with 65 members and guests. Gene Bennett introduced the organizing committee: Mr and Mrs Gene Tumbleson, Mr and Mrs Dean Walker, Mr and Mrs Jerry Kaminski, Mr and Mrs OW Golden, Mr and Mrs Gus Juedes, and Mr and Mrs HL Roos. Charles Grigsby crafted centerpieces given as door prizes won by Mrs Jack Fry, Mrs Dean Fosters, Gus Juedes, Mrs Don Milburn of Chappell, and Elmer McKinley. Christmas treats were shared with the children present.
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Union Pacific Old Timers and Auxiliary Club
Jack Fry
Dean
Plainview Extension Club Christmas Meeting Highlights
The Plainview extension club held a noon luncheon at The Fort Sidney Motel on December 8 with a gift exchange and business meeting at Mrs Jim Deaver’s home. Members prepared candy and wreaths for nursing homes and the Environmental Cottage, donated $5 to Kings Daughters, and planned yearbooks and a 1972 birthday box at the January 12 gathering hosted by Mrs Gary Jensen.
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Fort Sidney
Plainview Extension Club
Jim Deaver
Kings Daughters
Gary Jensen
Xi lota Hosts Three Chapters At Holiday Tea
Xi lota Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority held a Christmas Tea December 4 at Dr and Mrs B Dorwart home. Members from Alpha Beta Alpha Nu and Xi Rho attended the afternoon event featuring December and Christmas decor and a holiday lunch.
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Xi Lota
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
B Dorwart
Sidney
Alpha Beta Alpha Nu
Xi Rho
Presbyterian Choir To Be Honored At Church Event
The Light Memorial Presbyterian Church choir will be honored at a Thursday 9 pm reception at the church Manse following regular practice. Rev and Mrs Darrell Davis will host. The season will be marked at United Presbyterian Women's Association Circle meetings with Miriam Rachel Circle at 9 30 am at Mrs H C Q Nelson’s home and Mary Elizabeth Circle hosted by Mrs Elmer Hartmann.
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Light Memorial Presbyterian Church
Darrell Davis
United Presbyterian Women's Association
Miriam Rachel
H C Q Nelson
Mary Elizabeth
Elmer Hartmann
School Lunch Menu for Sidney Public
Weekly menu lists daily offerings from December 14 to 20 including Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Toasted Dogs, Chili, Fish Fillets, and Oven Fried Steaks. Each day includes sides such as coleslaw, green beans, fruit, milk, and desserts with two pints of milk noted on select days. Menu subject to change.
Nebraska Heart Association urges Moms on Kids Diet
The Nebraska Heart Association urges mothers to begin children on new dietary habits with Christmas gifts to promote heart health. It recommends reducing cholesterol and saturated fats to lower the risk of heart attack later in life.
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Nebraska Heart Association
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Environmental Cottage
Safeplay Manufacturing Co
Safeplay
Lloyd Spieker
Santas
Love Sincerly
Dena Lee
Rita Zalesky
Ledgepole
Nebraska
Love Dean Bedinet
Santa Clause
Love, Danny Eetz
Jeff
Jane
Jane Hecker
Jack Im
Jack Hecker
Travis
Zoomer
Tony Meyer
Merry Xmas
Jackie McClure
Theda McClure
Todd Meyer
Jeff Hecker
Lady Frieda
Mrs. Hokom
Plainview Group
Uletide
Presbyterian Choir
Theodore Hamm
Ng Co
St Paul Moar
Sidney Public
Chrysler
Maddox Motor CO
Hinois St Sidnes, Nebr
Agilon
Jcpenney the Christmas Place
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