Local residents to spend holidays with family across towns
Kent Ohio couple Mr and Mrs James Svo will visit relatives for Christmas. Russell Jobman returns from Rapid City South Dakota to spend the holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs James Bricker. R J Kruse and family plan to visit Wood River and Grand Island for Christmas with relatives. Kathy Kruse attends Western Nebraska School of Nursing in Scottsbluff and joins her parents. Carol Nissen of Kearney heads home to visit Mr and Mrs Milton Nissen. JoAnn Nissen a Kimball speech therapist also expected home for Christmas. Pvt Gerhardt Narjes stationed at Fort Rucker Alabama and Julie Narjes a Lincoln School of Commerce student will join family. Kathy Narjes employed in Denver plans Christmas at home. John McHenry student at the University will be in Sidney for the holidays with Mr and Mrs John McHenry. Arlina Harte arrives from San Francisco to spend two weeks with her mother Mrs W D Harte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Svoboda
Kent
Ohio
Louis Johnson
Russell Jobman
Rapid City
S.C
National College of Business
James Bricker
R. J. Kruse
H. E. Carter
Wood River
J. L. Kruse
Grand Island
Kathy Kruse
Western Nebraska School of Nursing
Scottsbluff
Carol Nissen
Kearney
Milton Nissen
JoAnn Nissen
Kimball
Paul Narjes
Rita
Pvt
Gerhardt Narjes
Fort Rucker
Ala
Julie Narjes
Lincoln School of Commerce
Lincoln
Kathy Narjes
Denver
John McHenry
The
University
Sidney
John Mclenry
Campus Shower Honors Future Bride Nancy Knicely
An on campus shower honoring Miss Nancy Knicely was held Tuesday with 30 classmates present. The future bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Knicely, will wed December 28. Hostesses Joan Yahnke Janet Clegg Susan Nakatsu and Annie Reyes organized the kitchen shower in Selleck Quadrangle at the University of Nebraska with punch and cookies in the bride’s chosen holiday colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Knicely
Jack Knicely
Joan Yahnke
Janet Clegg
Susan Nakatsu
Annie Reyez
Selleck Quadrangle
University of Nebraska
Grace Baptist Churchs 14th Anniversary Dinner
Grace Baptist Church observed its 14th anniversary on Thursday November 11 with a Congregational Christmas Supper. Sixty five members attended the annual dinner arranged by Mrs Jim Phelps. Mrs Emil Van Mark read the church history and Jim Phelps led the devotions. Call social news to 254 2429 or 254 5555.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Baptist Church
Jim Phelps
Emil van Mark
Rites Said On Thanksgiving wedding in Denver church
Miss Judy Ann Alexander and Rodney E. Jobman united in marriage on Thanksgiving Day November 27 at Thornton United Methodist Church in Denver. Witnesses included families of Alexander Bricker and Farrell Tudge. Newlyweds reside in Frisco Colorado, groom works for an auto parts company. Both attended Kearney State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Ann Alexander
D. H. Alexander
Gothenburg
Rodney E. Jobman
James A. Bricker
Thornton United Methodist Church
Denver
Alexander
Bricker
Ervin Farrell
Tudge
Frisco
Colo
Kearney State College
Cub Scout Pack 82 Holds Family Christmas Meeting
Cub Scout Pack 82 combined its regular monthly meeting with a family Christmas party at the Youth Center. Awards were presented by Dennis Custer to Bears and Wolves, Webelos badges awarded to five youths, plus pins for years of service. Santa visited, hearing wishes from about 150 children and distributing treats, with refreshments for parents and older siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Scout Pack 82
Dennis Custer
Steve Storkel
Brian Balfour
Marvin Reader
Steve Simpson
Jim Pohl
Tony Kealy
Denner
Mark McElvain
Tim Cansler
Tom Schmitt
Ricky Jbach
Marvin
Tnd
Santa
Programs Announced At First United Methodist Church
The Rev. Dr. Sidney L. McCaig announced weekend events at First United Methodist Church. The annual choir program directed by George Hinn will be at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday with six weeks of rehearsals completed. A Christmas Eve service runs 6 30 to 8 30 p.m. with four organists and a come and go format. The church school Christmas program is Sunday at 3 p.m. in the sanctuary. children should arrive by 2 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Methodist Church
Sidney L. McCaig
George Hinn
90th Christmas Birthday Celebrated by Local Resident
John Billeter, 90, a Memorial Home resident, marks his Christmas Day birthday with a family dinner at his granddaughter’s home in Gurley. Born in Waterloo Nebraska, he later worked in Fremont and Casper before settling here. He earned a 28 year recognition for public service with the Nebraska Department of Roads and Irrigation and helped build many county bridges. He has 27 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Billeter
Memorial Home
Billeter
Ernest Deaver
Gurley
Waterloo
Nebs
Douglas County
Fremont
Arlington
Casper
Wyo
Department of Roads and Irrigation
Cheyenne County
State Highway Department
Nebraska
Robert Crosby
Charles
Elsie) Bolinger
Floyd Billeter
Broadwater
Ervin
Bessie) Aurich
Fowler, Colo
Elder
Beulah) Hein
Denver
Roy
Lucille) Thomas
Juliets Extension Club Christmas Party Held at Couch Home
The Juliet Extension Club postponed business for an all Christmas party at Mrs. Clarence Couch home. Guests included Mrs. Rose Harland and others. Group carols and a Luke Chapter reading entertained. Invitations were extended for Friday’s Extension Christmas Tea. Games were led by Mrs. Couch and others. Hot punch ended the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juliets Extension Club
Clarence Couch
Rose Harland
Memorial Home
Joe Policky
Raymond Anthony
Emil van Mark
Couch
James van Mark
Elmer Chaon
Chaon
Lodgepole Lions Club Christmas Party Set for Saturday
The Lodgepole area Christmas party for children is scheduled Saturday at 2 p m in the Legion hall. The Lions Club and local business men sponsor the annual event and a film will be shown with treats distributed by Santa Claus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodgepole
Legion Hall
Lodgepole Lions Club
Business Men
Santa Claus
Schedule At First Christian Church Seasonal Program
The Rev Ellis Wotan lists the First Christian Church schedule. The annual Christmas program by the Sunday School is set for Sunday at 7 p.m. Mrs George Runge leads with assistance from Mrs Myrtle Higgins and Mrs Paul Pearson. The Sidney High School senior high chorus will sing at the 11 a.m. morning worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Ellis Wotan
George Runge
Myrtle Higgins
Paul Pearson
Sidney High School
Sorority Couples Party at Country Club Draws Twenty Attendees
Twenty persons attended the Alpha Nu Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Christmas party at the Country Club. Mrs. Roy Reed won the door prize and a dollar grab bag was exchanged. The evening ended with dancing and a business meeting set for January 12 at Mrs. Kim Burton's home. The lesson will be led by Mrs. Marvin Hood and Mrs. Allen Schilz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Nu Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Roy Reed
Kim Burton
Marvin Hood
Allen Schilz
Memorial Hospital census and admissions report
As of this morning Memorial Hospital lists 46 patients and three babies. Admitted in Sidney Donald Kettler Beth Hiett Dennis Kennedy Susan Klein and Victor Lambert. in Dalton Roxanne Devier and Mrs James Eddy. in Lodgepole Mrs Kent Lee. Dismissed in Sidney Mrs Donn McKinney and son Mrs Edna Taylor and Mrs Edward Kirkpatrick Crook Colo Mark Rhodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital
Sidney
Donald Kettler
Beth Hiett
Dennis Kennedy
Susan Klein
Victor Lambert
Dalton
Roxanne
Devier
James Eddy
Lodgepole
Kent Lee
Donn McKinney
Edna Taylor
Edward Kirkpatrick
Crook
Colo
Mark Rhodes
Three Girls Tutor Vista Children in Nebraska
Three Sidney young women from the Vista program tutor Mitchell schoolchildren as part of a nationwide effort. Susan Hurt Kathy Kruse and Kathy Jacobson are among 15 Nebraska Wesleyan College students guiding 1st through 9th graders. A Christmas party at Pioneer Hall featured games songs refreshments Santa gifts and a visit from Santa. Eighteen children travel from Mitchell to the college with more expected after the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Vista
Susan Hurt
Dennis Hurt
Kathy Kruse
R. J. Kruse
Kathy Jacobson
Marvin Jacobsen
Nebraska Western College
Mitchell
Pioneer Hall
Santa Claus
LWLM Dinner At St Pauls Lutheran Women Missionary League
Sixty five members attended the dinner in the church fellowship hall last Thursday. Tables featured Christmas centerpieces and stockings holding money saved over the year. Rev. Lester Boehm opened devotions before the meal. Hearts games followed with prizes for Frank Mueller and Frank Wiese and for Mrs. Lester McConnell and Mrs. Mary Miller. Advent carols closed the event led by Mrs. Earl Moermond and Mrs. Verne Sharman. Hostesses were Mrs. Boehm, Mrs. Orville Filsinger and Mrs. Ervin Fischer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Lutheran Women Missionary League
Church Fellowship Hall
Lester Boehm
Frank Mueller
Frank Wiese
Lester McConnell
Mary Miller
Earl Moermond
Verne Sharman
Boehm
Orville Filsinger
Ervin Fischer
Physical Therapy Benefits Told To Sidney Lions Club
Daryl Conger of Memorial Hospital spoke at the Sidney Lions Club luncheon in The Chateau club room. He outlined Physical Therapy history and functions, noting its broad benefits for all ages and that therapy is doctor recommended. The department has expanded with two new attendants in ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daryl Conger
Memorial Hospital
Sidney Lions Club
Chateau Club
Thomas W. ‘Pat
Patrowsky
Births Notice for Juedes and Hauck Daughters in Memorial Hospital
Cynthia Ann Juedes was born Monday December 15 at 11 58 AM in Memorial Hospital Lodgepole weighing eight pounds five and a half ounces. Parents Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Juedes announce. Lori Ann Hauck born Monday December 15 at 10 50 PM in Memorial Hospital weighing nine pounds 13 1/2 ounces. Parents Mr. and Mrs. Dale Hauck of Western Nebraska Vo Tech School announce. Grandparents and great grandmother listed for both families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Ann Juedes
Marvin Juedes
Lodgepole
Cynthia Ann
Memorial Hospital
Dianne
Derrill Stumpff
G. H. Juedes
Effie Stumpf
Sterling, Cole
Dale Hauck
Western Nebraska
Vo-Tech School
Lori Ann
Mark
E.F. Hoover
Sidney
Jeanette Hauck
Gering
Miss Hauck
Anna Hauck
Scottsbluff
Birthday milestones for Home and John Billeter
John Billeter will be 90 on December 25. Eva Frame will be 85 on December 29. The notes mark upcoming birthdays for these individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Billeter
Eva Frame
Community Calendar of Local Club Meetings and Events
Friday Bridge Club meets at 7 30 p m in the Parish Hall of the Episcopal Church. A Christmas tea and open house at the extension office Friday 1 to 5 p m. Chili and potato soup feed Saturday 11 a m to 8 p m in the Odd Fellow Hall basement 75 cents a piece. Santa at Mor Value Gift Center 2 to 5 p m. Kiwanis and Rotary meet Monday 6 30 p m at local venues. King's Daughters hosts Monday 7 30 p m. Toastmasters 2408 meets Tuesday at 6 30 a m in The Chateau. TOPS meets in St Patrick's Church basement with weigh-ins at 6 15 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duplicate Bridge Club
The
Episcopal Church
Cub Scout Pack 89
Odd Fellow Hall
Toastmasters Club
Chateau
Sidney Weight
St. Patrick’s Church
Tom
Mrs Abold Hosts Gleaners Annual Christmas Party
Mrs Ervin Abold hosted the Grace Baptist Gleaners for their annual Christmas party. Decorations followed a December theme as ten members exchanged gifts and revealed Secret Heart Sisters. Seasonal games were led by Mrs Jim Phelps Mrs Charles Lyon and Mrs Abold with Christmas devotions led by Mrs Paul Levin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Abold
Gleaners
Ervin Abold
Grace Baptist Gleaners
Secret Heart Sisters
Jim Phelps
Charles Lyon
Abold
Paul Levin
Kensington Christmas Feast Brings Eastern Star Members Together
A Christmas dinner at the Masonic Temple hosted by Eastern Star Kensington featured Mrs Myron Anthony as vice-president and Mrs Ara Brown as organizer. Hostesses included Mrs Earl Schultz and others. tables glowed with Christmas decor. Guests were welcomed by Mrs Elmer Hartmann, with songs by Mrs Balfour and Mrs Johnson. Competitive games saw Mrs Hartmann win bridge, Mrs Caldwell pinocle, and Mrs Longan canasta. Mrs Balfour claimed the consolation prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington
Masonic Temple
Myron Anthony
Ara Brown
Earl Schultz
Mike Timlin
Rollie Biggs
Edna Dedrick
Schultz
Elmer Hartmann
Robert Balfour
J. W. Johnson
Luther League Plans Sunday Caroling Party
The Luther League of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church met December 7 to arrange a December 23 caroling party. Members meet at 6 p m at the church and may bring guests by notifying Nathan Brei Nancy Rexroth Cynthia Studnicka or Debbie Fleming. Cars will be driven by Nancy Miller Ken Fleming and Rev Harlan A Brei. A hot chocolate feed followed and Rev Brei answered questions about church doctrines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Nathan Brei
Nancy Rexroth
Cynthia Studnicka
Debbie Fleming
Nancy Miller
Ken Fleming
Harlan A. Brei
Breil
Christmas origins traced to 1038 in English usage
The text notes Christmas did not exist as a word until 1038 when English speakers used Christes Maesse to describe Christ's birthday. It traces the etymology from Old English forms to modern terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Christes Maesse
Chris
Christes Messe
Johnsons Host Pinochle Party
The Christmas season was marked by a covered dish dinner hosted by the Saturday night Pinochle Club. On December 13 the Louis Johnsons welcomed members as Ervin Fischer won high and Mrs. Neil Allison took the average in a festive event with turkey dinner and two card tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Johnsons
Ervin Fischer
Neil Allison
Techniques Of Self Cleaning Ovens Are Told
Sandra Dickison of the University of Nebraska Extension discusses self cleaning ovens now available in gas and electric ranges. Two cleaning methods exist pyrolytic and catalytic. pyrolytic uses heat, catalytic uses a coating with a catalyst. Catalytic cleaning started in 1968 and works only on gas models, while pyrolytic works on both gas and electric ovens. The article notes a four self cleaning oven range pairing with a glass ceramic top and sealed electrical elements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Dickison
University of Nebraska Extension
Dickison
Enormous Hilton Park oak crowned nation’s widest limb
A 300 year old oak in Hilton Park Wilmington N C rises as the nation’s widest limb tree with branches spanning 110 feet on a 90 foot tall trunk. During the holidays it bears 7 000 colored lights and six tons of Spanish moss in festive decoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Park
Wilmington
N.C
Halidays
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Arlina Harte
San Francisco
Calif
W. D. Harte
Grace Baptist
Methodist
Grace Schneider
Rosa Highland
Telegraph
First Christian
Boye
LWLM
Lori Ann Hauck
Sugar and Spice Nursery
the Federy
Mor Value Gift Center
Kiwanis Club
Yendis Cafe
Rotary Club
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
H. C. Q. Nelson
Luther League
Johnsons
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