Relatives Gather for Arthur Draper Funeral Plans
Out of town relatives attend the funeral in Sidney for Arthur Draper. Attendees include Welbourn Ward Thomas Barritt Scott Guill families from Council Bluffs and Missouri Valley, along with relatives from Omaha Fremont Sterling and Denver. Several locals and students plan Christmas visits and returns to colleges and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Draper
Sadie Welbourn
Hazel Ward
Josie Thomas
Lottie Barritt
Henry Scott
Robert Walker
Dallas Guill
Council Bluff
Iowa
Marjorie Johnson
Omaha
Dale Vallier
Fremont
Kenneth and
Gene Vallier
Leonard Crispin
Missouri Valley
Wayne Draper
Kings Hill
Idaho
Jane Heinbegner
Willard Armstrong
Sterling
Colo
Leonard Vallier
Henry Walker
Peetz
Douglas Snyder
Scottsbluff
Sidney Draper
Deane Clark
Almond McGruder
Denver
Lodgepole ALA Brightens Season With Contributions
Francis DeBrunner Unit 286 Lodgepole American Legion Auxiliary held its Christmas party and gift exchange at the Community Center. Donations included 20 to Gift For Yanks Fund 250 to Nebraska Children's Home and 25 to Leonard Ward Memorial. 81 paid members for 1972. Need-a-Lift copies placed in local libraries and Girl State. Cookies for Cheyenne Veterans Hospital. district visit Jan 2 planned with Tarlatan men gifts. 28 members attended plus guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis DeBrunner
Lodgepole American Legion Auxiliary
Community Center
Nebraska Childrens Home
Leonard Ward Memorial
Olive Johnson
Lodgepole
American Legion
Cheyenne Veterans’ Hospital
Cheyenne Veterans Hospital
Mark Hafer
Stanley Stevens
Wiliam Miller
Hubert Bondegard
Paul Fraass
William Miller
St Patrick’s School Christmas Concert This Sunday
The St Patrick’s School Christmas Choral Concert is set for Sunday at 8 pm in the high school auditorium. Students from first through sixth grades perform carols representing various countries, followed by a Junior High Chorus and a Mixed Chorus cantata titled A Christmas Blessing conducted by Sister Leonette Wolff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Patrick's School
CCC
Nancy Wolff
Mexico
Germany
Holland
Italy
Adeste Fideles
France
Shepherds
America
St Patrick's
Roff
Noel
O'Hara
Kountz
Scholin
Leonette Wolff
Ladies Team Wins Duplicate Bridge Event at Parish Hall
Mrs. Ross Barker and Mrs. Fred George won high honors in a Friday Duplicate Bridge Club match at Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall. Second went to Mr. C. R. Kinnison and Mrs. Kinnison of Ovid Cole. third to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bussinger. The group resumes Friday play after Jan. 7 due to holidays. Soloists include Bill Kreutzer, Mike Pohl, Deanna Fehringer, Jill Bennett, Denise Sterling. Tableau includes Mona Elias, Sharon Egging, Dave Stormberg, Jim Heaton, Rich Rocha, Peter Lensen, Paul Conrad, Marie Fuerborn, Mike Cortney, Carrie Cabela, Kris Schlaman, Darcy Kruse. No admission charge. public welcome.
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Ross Barker
Fred George
Duplicate Bridge Club
Christ Episcopal Church
C.R. Kinnison
Ovid
Cole
Kenneth Bussinger
Bill Kreutzer
Mike Pohl
Deanna Fehringer
Jill Bennett
Denise Sterling
Stephanie Schmitt
Mona Elias
Angel
Sharon Egging
Mary
Dave Stormberg
Jim Heaton
Shepherds
Rich Rocha
Peter Lensen
Paul Conrad
Kings
Marie Fuerborn
Herod
Mike Cortney
Joseph
Carrie Cabela
Baby
Kris Schlaman
Darcy Kruse
Angles
Dan Peetz Named Student Rotarian of the Month
Dan Peetz, a Sidney High School senior active in athletics and student government, was introduced as Student Rotarian for December at the Sidney Rotary Club meeting. He plans to study pre med at Kearney State College or the University of Nebraska next fall. George Hinn introduced him, as the club announced the annual Rotary Christmas party for children will be held next Monday with Santa Claus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Peetz
Sidney Rotary Club
Sidney High School
Kearney State College
University of Nebraska
Peetz
George Hinn
Rotary
Santa Claus
Christmas Carols at Legion Park Meeting
On Wednesday the 15th the group met at Legion Park for ice skating. Betty Hadden served cocoa and Michael Tremain provided cookies. Everyone attended and plans were made to go Christmas caroling at the next meeting led by Mike Tremain.
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Den
Legion Park
Betty Hadden
Michael Tremain
Mike Tremain
Seniors Celebrate Season at Plaza and Center Open House
A busy period of senior activities included a Christmas party with sing along led by Mrs Margaret Nagengast and piano by Mrs Amanda Folkerts at the Senior Citizens Center. Attendees exchanged gifts, enjoyed coffee and snacks, and new centers hosted visitors from Kimball, Lodgepole, and Sterling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senior Citizens Center
Margaret Nagengast
Amanda Folkerts
Art Shuberg
Iva Johnson
Ross
Cecil Hume
Bill Frederickson
Santa Claus
Kimball
Ada Seevers
Joe Rudolph
Albert Ruttner
John Brotherson
Merritt Plantz
Fern Hijehness
Ralph Perkins
Mary Kurz
George Rippe
Lodgepole Plaza Rest Home
Albert Rutiner
Fern Hjelness
Ella Kahler
Georgia Glaubitz
Walter Kaylor
Frieda Harms
Sterling Senior Center
Ross Robinson
Lyda Bennett
Amy Robinett
Gene Leah
Fort Collins
Cole
Royal Neighbors
Garden Club Christmas Dinner Meeting in Sunol
The Sunol Garden Club held a Christmas dinner meeting hosted by Mrs Cecil Tremain with Miss Alice Rexroth assisting. Fourteen members attended along with two guests, Mrs Dean Hecker and Miss Julie Lafler. New officers were installed by Mrs AA Fenske: president Mrs Russell Church, vice president Miss Rexroth, and secretary treasurer Miss Lea Booth. Mrs Sam Irwin rejoined the club. carols were sung by Mrs Bob Lafler and Mrs Church with Miss Lafler at the piano. The year book was discussed and hosting dates and committees were set. The next meeting will be at Mrs Irwin’s home on January 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunol Garden Club
Cecil Tremain
Alice Rexroth
Dean Hecker
Julie Lafler
Russell Church
AA Fenske
Rexroth
Lea Booth
Sam Irwin
Bob Lafler
Church
Miss Lafler
Irwin
Advent Observed by UPWA Circles at Light Memorial
United Presbyterian Women Association circles in the Light Memorial Presbyterian Church held Christmas lessons and devotions this week. Miriam Rachel Circle hosted 13 members with two guests. Mary Elizabeth Circle welcomed 13 members and six guests. guests shared Christmas memories from their homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Women's Association
Three Join Circle After Moving Dinner
The Evening Circle of the United Methodist Church in Lodgepole held a Christmas dinner Thursday evening starting at 5 45 pm. Mrs Lucille Meyer hosted the pre-dinner punch with Mrs John Hoktom assisting as Mrs Meyer read a Bible scripture. The main course was at Mrs Louis Dughman’s home with Mrs Dave Safford aiding, and dessert plus a program ended at Mrs Frank Pivonka’s house where Mrs IA Caldwell co hosted. Sixteen members attended with four visitors: Mrs John Schneider Mrs George Franklin Mrs Kenneth Tilghman and Mrs Cheryl Cauble, who later joined the Circle as the group sang carols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Methodist Church
Lodgepole
Lucille Meyer
John Hoktom
Meyer
Mary Bale
Helen Minshall
Louis Dughman
Dave Safford
Frank Pivonka
IA Caldwell
John Schneider
George Franklin
Kenneth Tilghman
Cheryl Cauble
Pivonka
Community Club and Organization Gatherings Schedule
Fridays feature the Duplicate Bridge Club at 7 30 pm in Christ Parish Hall. Weekdays list clubs: Rotary, Kiwanis at 6 15 pm and 6 30 pm at the Country Club. Tuesdays include VFW Auxiliary at 7 30 pm and SWL TOPS at United Methodist Church door, weigh in 6 13 pm and meeting 7 pm. Call numbers: 234 2125 or 254 4654. A Saturday December 1 doctors party at the Hospital employees event is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Methodist Church
South Door
Johnsons of Topeka Bride Judith Armstrong Weds James Johnson
Topeka couple James Russell Johnson and Judith Ann Armstrong wed Nov 20 at Grace United Methodist Church Topeka in a double ring ceremony. The bride wore white velvet and Venice lace with mantilla veil and carried gold and white blooms. Family and friends from Topeka Sidney Torrance Overland Park and Glasgow attended. The couple plan KU degrees and careers in education and railroad administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Russell Johnson
Alilis Tyler
Apt 19
Topeka
Kan
Santa Fe Railway
Judith Ann Armstrong
Margie B Armstrong
Johnson
Carl E Johnson
Sidney
Otis Beach
Grace United Methodist Church
Lloyd Holbrook
Douglas Everley
Proom
Jack Lee Armstrong
Venice
Karen Hansen
St Joseph
Kathy Antonich
Jean Tamas
Overland Park
Michael Ll. Johnson
Torrance
Calif
Paul S Clark
Shawnee Mission
David Ll. Stracke
Webster Groves
Holiday Inn South
Sarah Bausch
Susan Bausch
Nancy Sager
Oak Park
Karen Sue Johnson
Janice Jantz
Marion
University of Kansas
Alpha I Delta Pi
Phi Kappa Sigma
Flaming Steer
Henry Bausch
Russsell Johnson
Solomon, Kan
Sidney Martin Af Glasen Kan
PCAA Open House Set On Monday
On Monday December 20 the Community Action Agency invites the public to tour its headquarters at 1840 7th St Gering from 8 30 to 5 00. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Action Agency
7Th St
Gering
Lions Hear Of Parcel Service Here
Wes Warner of United Parcel Service Omaha reviews the local operation at the Marathon Building with Sidney Lions Club during Wednesday noon meeting. The firm handles parcels of 50 pounds or less.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Parcel Service
Marathon Building
Sidney Lions Club
Wes Warner
Omaha
Xi Iota Betas Host Husbands for Yuletide Dinner
Xi Iota Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi and their husbands enjoyed a catered turkey dinner and Christmas celebration at the Noteboom home. The event featured a gift exchange, visiting, cards, and a film on The United Parcel Service History and Services. Guests included Gerald Slotten, Jim Goecke, Rudy Munderloh, and Sidney Al Bauer noted eyeglasses funding for a needy pupil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xi Iota Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Ken
Chateau
United Parcel Service
James Peterson
Gerald Slotten
Grand Island
Jim Goecke
Omaha
Rudy Munderloh
Sidney al Bauer
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Colorado State College
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J W Vaughn
Columbia, Mo
Rodney Vaughn
Martha Wear
Clayton
Marion Whitaker
Whitakers
Wilbur Bennett
Paul Pultz
North Platte
E.K. Yanney
Cheyenne County
Ft. Sidney
Bill Sticker
University of Nebraska , Lincoln
Allen Sticker
Tom
John Storkel Sr
Peggy
Stephen
John Storkel
U.S. Navy
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Great Lakes Training Station
John White
Kearney
George White
Merle Spearow
Diane
William “Bill Suit
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Terry Suit
David J Hruska
University of Nebraska At
Pat Hruska
St. Louis
Herbert Hruska
Wesley Mueller Jr
Ricks College
Rexburg
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Wesley Mueller Sr
Trish
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Jon
Robert Rauner Jr
Bobby
Clifford Wolfe
Robert Rauner
Frank
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Lester Steffens
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Doug
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San Antonio
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Barbara
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Gary Suhr
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Art Pelster
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William Clarahan
Torrence
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St. Joseph's Hospital
Dick Kahl
Northeastern Junior College
Sterling, Colo
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Robert Kallhoff
Alan Schilz
Corrie and Robbie
Bryan Andersen
Bill Kelley
Allen Nelson
Lee Johnson
Guy Terman
Potter
Mabel Calahan
Fred Backhaus
Debbi
Holdrege
New
William Kieselhorst
Robert Cloud
Becky
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Joe Kieham
Ted Fueher
St. Pat’s
Garden Club
Upwa
Nelson
Marie Nichelson
Marie Nielsen
Mary Elizabeth Circle
Elmer Hartmann
Gladys Bell
Gladys Wright
Cindy Zickefoose
Alice Hubbard
Roger Plant
Ron Barker
Nazarene
Plaza
Lodgepole V Alley Plaza Nursing Home
Junior Fellowship
Church of the Nazarene
Magil Suhr
Jeff Samson
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Presbyterian Education
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PCAA
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