Around The Town notices and family updates
Charles Deaver and George Deaver with sister Mrs Elen Cort ney travel to Denver to attend the funeral of their cousin Mrs Grace Clarke of Denver Colorado. Harry D Brumage formerly of Sidney now in Laramie suffered a street crossing accident with a crushed leg and knee amputation and is recovering at home. He asks for cards and letters at 1451 Koirneyv St Laramie. Frank Frauendorfer visited Denver and met his new granddaughter Sharon Munie born December 6. Martin Block and wife visit Cheyenne this weekend to see their son-in-law Mr John Jurgens and grandson Jack. Frank Bean remains a patient at DePaul Hospital Cheyenne Room 315 for a back injury from a fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Deaver
George Deaver
Elen Cortney
Denver
Grace Clarke
Colo
Hf van Aclstyn
Harry D Brumage
Sidney
Laramin
Brumece
Brumace
Union Pacific
Koirneyv St
Laramie
Cheyenne
Wyo
Martin Block
John Jurgens
Jack
Frank Bean
DePaul Hospital
Wheat Growers Meet Promises Reports on Conventions
Nebraska Wheat Growers Association members and board of directors will meet Monday December 17 at the Elks Club in Ogallala. Cheyenne County members are urged to attend with prearranged car schedules from Potter Co op Sidney Implement and Lodgepole Drug. Information released by Robert Fison secretary treasurer of Cheyenne County Wheat Growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Wheat Growers Association
Elks Club
Ogallala
Cheyenne County
Potter Co-op
Sidney Implement
Lodgepole Drug
Robert&Fison
Santa Claus Visits Lodgepole Lions Club This Saturday
Santa Claus will make his annual pre Christmas stop at Lodgepole this Saturday with headquarters at the Legion Hall. The Lodgepole Lions Club and local businesses sponsor the event. Kids are invited to the Legion Hall at 2 pm to see a free movie receive treats and talk to Santa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Lodgepole
Legion Hall
Lodgepole Lions Club
Santa
Shriners Host Christmas Party at Lodgepole
Lodgepole Shrine club held a Christmas party for children with Santa visit and treats from 3 to 5 pm. About 150 attendees from Kmall Chappell Sidney Dalton Gurley Oshkosh Big Springs and Lodgepole enjoyed performances by local musicians and a group singing led by Mrs Russell Talbot. Treats were passed to 65 present as doughnuts Kool Aid and coffee concluded a joyful day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodgepole
Lodge Pole Valley
Mary Kay Yanney
Peggy Jones
Sidney
Janet Richards
Janet
Lewis Vance
Chappell
Brenda Richards
Anita Quinn
Linda Misegadis
Russell Talbot
LHS Musicians To Perform Saturday Evening Concert
Lodgepole high school music department presents a program on Saturday December 15 at 8 p m in the high school auditorium. Director Robert Reese notes a mainly instrumental program featuring the LHS band a cornet trio and two piano solos Susan Teague and Caro Bruns. First half includes standard marches and transcriptions while the second half offers Christmas music by Tschaikovsky Mozart and Herbert followed by carols and audience sing along.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodgepole High School
Robert Reese
LHS
Cornet
Tschaikovsky
Mozart
Herbert
Bill Sergent
Milton Campbell
Brent Stoll
Susan Teague
Caro Bruns
Lodgepole Grades Operetta Ring Castle Bell Dec 19
Lodgepole grade school will present the operetta Ring Castle Bell on December 19 at 7 30 p m. Almost all pupils participate with each teacher coaching. Mrs Sam Sergent directs with Mrs Art Sergent directing music and several townsfolk assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodgepole
Castle Bell
Sam Sergent
Art Sergent
Sydney Finch
Bob Trump
Don Hafer
Bud Hobson
George Emanuelson
Ron Clark
Dick McGee
Sorority Gamma Tau Plans January Meeting
A Christmas dinner hosted by Mrs. Leo Zwicki featured Gamma Tau chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha. Mrs. James Brumfield presided over the meeting as members celebrated with revealed secret sisters during gift exchange and holiday decorations. Mrs. Don Born will host the January 10 gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Zwicki
Gamma Tau Chapter
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority
James Brumfield
Don Born
Engagement announced for Judy Kaye Morris to Jerry Seefeldt
Mr and Mrs Clarence Morris Sr of Orchard announce the engagement of their daughter Judy Kaye Morris to Jerry Seefeldt son of Rev and Mrs W H Seefeldt of Sidney The couple plan a wedding in the future Morris is a high school senior and Seefeldt is in the Marine Corps No date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Morris Sr
Orchard, Neb
Judy Kaye
Jerry Seefeldt
W. H. Seefeldt
Sidney Mess
Christmas Ave Presbyterian Women Install New Officers
The Presbyterian Women's Association held a candlelight installation at the church with 35 members attending. New president Miss J. R. Miller and officers outlined the year, delivering a program Pioneering the message that without the cross and crown there is no Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Delinger
Susan
Sally Caster
Beverly Eddy
Ken
Scott Dalene
Lyon Robinson
Linda Abrams
Rita Blome
Pattilee Echternach
Bayard and
Scottsbluff
Christmas club and church events schedule listing
A dense calendar of December meetings and Christmas parties across churches and service clubs. Highlights include St Pauls Lutheran Walther League and Holy Trinity junior activities, Rotary Kiwanis Toastmasters VFW Yeomen Xi Iota chapters, OES Masons Delta Kappa Gamma and Lions Club dinners. Activities span Dec 16 to 20 with parties, elections, dressings and gift exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Holy Trinity
St. Paul's Lutheran Walther League
Jaycees
Mariners Club
Light Memorial Presbyterian
Rotary Club
O. E. S. Kensington
Masonic Hall
Delta Kappa Gamma
Yendis
Xi Iota
Beta Sigma Phi
Lions Club
Sidney Educators Club
Job
Bethel
St. Martha’s Guild
WSCS
Women's Association
Dorcas Society
Holy Trinity Lutheran
Royal Neghbors
Do it Day Observed For Christmas Seals in Cheyenne County
Monday December 17 designated Do It Day by Mrs Elizabeth Schwasnick local chairman to encourage Cheyenne County residents to answer Christmas Seals. Funds support Cheyenne County Tuberculosis Committee programs including health education x rays tuberculin testing and medical research and education on respiratory diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Schwasnick
Cheyenne County Tuberculosis Committee (Association
Cheyenne County
Lodgepole Brother Dies Suddenly in Waco Nebraska
Zee D Hobson 70 of Waco Nebraska died Saturday December 1 from a heart attack. Survived by three sisters Nell Melton Grace Rogers and Allen Lindley all of Lodgepole and one brother Bud Hobson all of Lodgepole. He was a 40 year mail carrier at Waco retiring on his 70th birthday in September. His death was sudden and unexpected. His sisters had visited him Thursday November 29 finding him in apparent good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zee D. Hobson
Waco
Neb
Lodgepole
Nell Melton
Grace-Rogers
Allen Lindley
Bud Hobson
Alll
Hobson
Navy
Platte Valley Film Shown To Lions Club
The Platte Valley Trilogy sound film was shown at a Wednesday Lions Club luncheon. Vern Draver of Thompson Photo Service handled the technical showing. The film highlights Platte Valley role in westward development and migration, including Mormons and Forty Niners, secured through the Sidney Public Library with support from Nebraska Public Library Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platte Valley
Vern Draver
Thompson Photo Service
Missouri
Sidney
Sidney Public Library In Cooperation With the Nebraska Public Library Commission
L B Neuman
Lumis Studnicka
The
Potter Lions Club
Mrs Schobert Heads Eastern Star For Coming Year
Mrs Lenhart Schobert was elected new worthy matron of Providence chapter 108 O E S at a Wednesday meeting in the Masonic Hall. Offcers include Weldon Stewart worthy patron and Elmer Hartmann associate matron and associate patron. Open installation set for 7 30 p m Wednesday Jan 9 at the Masonic Hall. Santa visited at Open House following the meeting and gifts were exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenhart Schobert
Providence
Masonic Hall
Robert Hiett
Schobert
Weldon
Stewart
Elmer
Hartmann
Rex Olsen
Frank Longan
John Scholl
James Edwards
Masonic’ Hall
Hartman
Hiett
Charles Grigsby
Jog. Dodds
Santa Clause
Jaycees and Families Plan Annual Christmas Dinner
Jaycees their wives and children will hold the annual Christmas dinner Sunday December 16 at 5 30 p m at the National Guard Armory. Families should bring fried chicken a covered dish and table service Santa Claus will visit with treats for the children Kenneth Kieselhorst is in charge of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaycees
National Guard
Santa Claus
Kenneth Kieselhorst
Potter Methodist Youth Choir to Present Christmas Cantata
The Potter Methodist Church junior choir of 36 voices will present a Christmas cantata titled Christ Is Born by John EBoalt Friday evening December 21 at 7 30 in the church sanctuary. The public is invited to attend the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter Methodist Church
John Eboalt
Christmas Program Set at SHS Auditorium
Small grade school pupils from grades one through six will present an operetta titled Merry Christmas Mr Snowman on Thursday December 20 at 7 30 p m in the SHS auditorium. Martin Pebleyard and the Fitzwaters direct the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SMNCL
SHS
iMrts
Martin*Pebleyard
Harold Fitzwater
Snowman
Bunkerhill Club Holds Christmas Covered Dish Dinner
Mrs Paul Dalton hosted the Bunkerhill club Christmas covered dish dinner with 12 members present. Mrs Robert Steffens presided as officers were elected with Mrs Steffens re elected president, Mrs Harold Smith named vice president, and Mrs Hilbert Borchert secretary treasurer. Secret pals were revealed and names drawn for the coming year. Mrs John Engel to host Jan 9 meeting with roll call on Christmas Day activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Dalton
Bunkerhill Club
Mirs
Robert Steffens
Steffens
Harold Smith
Hilbert Borchert
John Engel
Christian Church Choir Presents Sunday Cantata
The First Christian Church choir offers The Light Eternal a Christmas cantata on Sunday December 16 at 7 30 p m under Mrs Earl Baack with a tableau by the Christian Youth Fellowship. Soloists include Francis Butterfield Robert Lauters Jack Knicely and others with Mrs Robert Hiett as organist and Rev Aubrey Russell as minister. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church Choir
Earl Baack
Christian Youth Fellowship Group
H. W. Petrie
Rene Brenner
Francis Butterfield
Robert Lauters
Jack Knicely
Paul Pearson
Myra Masters
Lester Couch
Otto Horst
George Burr
Lundburg
Aubrey Russell
Robert Hiett
Rebekah Kensington Christmas Event At IOOF Hall
Rebekah Kensington held a Christmas dinner Wednesday at the IOOF Hall basement with 22 members. Mrs. Cliff Hammond presided as members answered roll call and discussed Christmas Day plans. Devotions were given by Mrs. Oren Cox, Mrs. Blanche Humphrey and Miss Barbara Cox. Prizes were awarded after bingo. Next meeting set for Jan 9 at 2 p.m. with several officers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Kensington
IOOF
Cliff Hammond
Oren Cox
Blanche Humphrey
Barbara Cox
K. R. McHatton
Martin Block
Alva Hart
First Baptist Church Youth Group December Meeting
First Baptist youth group met with eight members on December 9. The lesson Down With Demon Decibles was led by John Buecker Larry Humphrey Jeanne Adamson Sharon Pearson and Judy Fristrom. A short business meeting followed with president Larry Humphrey in charge. Caroling is planned for December 23. Next Sunday's lesson will be Stand Up and Be Counted. Diana Humphrey, reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
John Buecker
Larry Humphrey
Jeanne Adamson
Sharon Pearson
Judy Fristrom
Diana Humphrey
Ship n Whip 4 H Club Formed At Home Meetings
The 4 H group Ship n Whip elected Rhonda Peetz president Debra Nation vice president Debbie Earnhart secretary Phyllis Rossmeier news reporter Suzanne Peetz treasurer Susan Saab telephone girl Jill Bennett games leader. Second meeting at Jill Bennett's Dec 1 chose club name and planned sewing tool demo then refreshments. Next meeting set for Dec 15 at Debbie Earnhart's home with Phyllis Rosemeier reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhonda Peetz
Rhonda
Debra Nation
Debbie Earnhart
Phylis Rossmeier
Suzanne Peetz
Susan Saab
Jill Bennett
Teader
Names Admitted and Dismissed in Sidney Potter and Crook Notices
A notice lists admitted and dismissed individuals across Sidney Potter and Crook, including Rufus Gummere Dale Erlewine and Mary Mitchell Chappell admitted, alongside dismissals of Mrs. Thomas Taylor and Mary Taylor among others, with multiple households named in August, Kimball, and Crook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Rufus Gummere
Dale
Neal Erlewine
Clara Hendriks
Randy van Cleave
Bradford Glassburn
Kimball
Mary Mitchell Chappell
W. W. McArtor
Esther Hixon
Potter
Daniel Jarman
Roland Musil
August Theis
North Platte
Harold Westphal
Thomas Taylor
Mary Taylor
John Hinrichs
Glenn Hoppes
Michaela Gilstrap
Dick L. Hadden
Henry Hager
Grover McAlexander
Marilyn Wills
Kay Ericson
Wayne Larson
Lodgepole
John Talich Crook
Cole
Harold Cave Kimball
Gary Pixley
Gurley
Leo Wolff
Baby Boy Atkinson Born at Memorial Hospital
Mr and Mrs Jack Atkinson of Sioux Army Depot welcomed a son born Thursday at 9 23 am in Memorial Hospital weighing eight pounds some ounces. He has a 20 month old brother Stephen. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Hradecky of Sioux Army Depot and Mr and Mrs Willard Atkinson of Bushnell Neb. Great grandparents are Marl Hradecky of Sterling and Mr and Mrs Fred Lechman of Sterling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Atkinson
Sioux Army Depot
Tursday
Memorial Hospital
Weshing
Stephen
William +Hradecky
Willard Atkinson
Bushnell
Neb
Marl Hradecky
Sterling
Fred Lechman
Noel Charles Fisher Born to Mr and Mrs Fisher
Noel Charles Fisher is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Fisher or Potter. He was born Tuesday December 1 at 5 57 p.m. in Memorial Hospital weighing six pounds ten ounces. Siblings Elaine, nine Heather seven Tamara three and Marena one. Grandparents Charles Fisher of Potter and Mrs Walter Randol of South Sioux City Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fisher
Potter
Noel Charles
Memorial Hospital
Elaine
Heather
Tamara
Marena
Charles Fisher
Walter Randol
South
Sioux City
Neb
Births in Sidney and Denver Families Gather News
Mr and Mrs Donald Burns announce daughter Temera Kay born Wednesday at 5 30 am in Memorial Hospital weighing eight pounds seven ounces. Grandparents are Alex Benzel and Marguerite Scherk of Sidney with W A Bundy as great grandfather. Sharon Marie Linnenkamp born Thursday weighing seven pounds five ounces to Mr and Mrs Jim Linnenkamp of Denver. She has siblings David James and Denise Catherine. Grandparents Frank Fraunendorfer of Sidney and Raymond Linnenkamp of Harper Iowa with Ferd Linnenkamp as great grandfather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Burns
Temera Kay
Memor’al Hedl‘al
Donald Russell
Alex Benzel
Marguerite Scherk
Sidney
W. A. Bundy
Sharon Marie Linnenkamp
Jim Linnenkamp
Denver
Celo
Sharon Marie
Thuretay Deek
David James
Denise Catherine
Frank Fraunendorfer
Raymond Linnenkamp
Harper
Iowa
Ferd Linnenkamp
Harper, Iswa
Christmas Seals Fight TB and Other Respiratory Ailments
An estimated two million people now have or have had active tuberculosis, the oldest known respiratory disease. Christmas Seals campaign fights TB and other respiratory illnesses.
Extension Clubs Celebrate Christmas Luncheon and Gifts
Mrs Earl Gen hosted 11 members for the Extension Clubs Clever Circle Christmas luncheon on December 12. After games secret pals were revealed with gifts. Mrs Henry Geu led a brief business meeting. hostesses included Mrs LaVerne Flessner, Mrs Henry Geu, and Mrs William Gade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Geu
Earl Geu
LaVerne Flessner
William Gade
Robert Rexroth
Boy Scout Den 1 Pack 82 Christmas Craft Night
Dec 19 1962 meeting at Mrs Foy home with all present. Pledge said. Pine cone decorations sprayed gold silver red. Den Chief Chris Brenning. Hugh Foy provided popcorn and nuts. Pack 82 Den 2 met Dec 11 at Mrs Manley home to finish presents for mothers. Lynn Warnick provided treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve
den Rother
Paul Manley
Lynn Warnick
Randy McDowell
Sailor Ronald L. Warren Returns from Western Pacific Cruise
Seaman apprentice Ronald L. Warren, son of Dalton residents, is due home December 20 after six months aboard the USS Hornet in the Western Pacific as part of Seventh Fleet operations. The Hornet visited Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, and Hawaii and hosted thousands of guided tours while attached to Task Force 704 anti-submarine warfare group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USS Hornet
Ronald L. Warren
USN
Harold L. Warren
Dalton
United States
Western Pacific
Hornet
Seventh Fleet
Long Beach
Calif
Far East
Hong Kong
Philippines
Japan
Hawaii
Task Force 704
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Irs
Frank Frauendorfer
Jim Linnenkamh
Sharon Munie
Chursday
Ge Gee
Carmi, Ill
Fred Stewart
Apt. G
Omar
Elmer Hendrickson
11Th Avenue
Great Falls
Mont
Hendrickson
Army Corps of Engineers
10Th Avenue
Olinda Brauer
Theodor Brauer
Memorial Rest Home
Miss Bauer
Robert
Don Brauer
Howard
Bing) Miller
Delton
Newton
Miller
Harry’s Globe
Mokone Thore Heme
Lucille Tare
Elza Mivin
Moriraig
Martin
Mike Higby
Merly
Tahona
Oklo
Higby
Biss Construction Co
Grant
Josephine Purssey
Burlington
Shriners
Judy Kaye Morris
James Thayer
M. C. Sherrerd
Robert Hassle
C. J. Cornelius
Thayer
JeBaron Goodwin
John Elwell Jr
Frank Cordiner
Thay
Christmas Ave
Presbyterian Women’s Association
Arnold Westerhoff
J. R. Miller
Atlin Caster
H.N. Rhodes
Mias
Sylvia Reese
H. C. W. Nelson
Roger Plantz
Edna Dedrick
World Service
C. H. Fuller
Ancel Lewis
Circle
John Echternach
Mir
Ernest Seeger
Mary Elizabeth
Wendell Abrams
Iam
Rachel
Ruth
Arlin Caster
Dan Dalene
Caleb Eddy
Eastern Star
Methodist
Nol’ Grdide
Xmas Eo Is ‘Dee
Christian Church Choir
Phyllis Rosémeyer
Noel Charles Fisher
Tamara Kay Burns
Happy Hour
Paul Ritz
Ephteen
Boy Scout News
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