Sharon Levin Fourth in VFW Voice of Democracy Contest
Sharon Levin of Sidney placed fourth in the District Two Voice of Democracy competition. Greg Peiper and Thomas Morehouse won second and third. the district winner advances to the state contest. Elmer Rasmussen chaired the district, with Mrs. McConnell and others handling local arrangements. Grace Baptist Church backs its annual Christmas program An Old Fashioned Christmas Sunday at 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dino Darsaklis
Mike Hammon
Veterans of
Foreign War Post
Bridgeport
Jean McConnell
Sidney
Sharon Levin
Porter McGuver Post 610
Paul Levin
Sidney High School
Sunday School of
Grace Baptist Church
The
Christian Church Sunday School
Fellowship Hall
Santa
Doris Harlan
Engagement of Molly Higgins to Timothy O'Holleran
Miss Molly Higgins of Grand Island and Timothy Patrick O’Holleran of Sidney announce their engagement. Molly is a senior at the University of Nebraska Lincoln, serves on multiple boards, and belongs to Kappa Alpha Theta. Timothy attended UNL and is a junior at the University of Nebraska Medical School in Omaha. A July 10 wedding is planned at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Grand Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Higgins
Grand Island
Molly
Timothy Patrick O’holleran
Lloyd O’holleran
Sidney
Human Resources Research Foundation
Phi Eta Sigma
Sigma Chi
University of Nebraska Medical School
Omaha
St. Mary’s Cathedral
Around The Town Highlights From Local Girls And National Programs
Mrs Bud Lade of Salinas and former Dalton resident Sandra Mayer attended a Japanese Agricultural Training Program Seminar in Japan celebrating the program's 10th anniversary in Tokyo. Local graduates and students from Kearney State College and National College of Business share awards, placements, and honors while civic youth activities and church events close the season with Christmas programs and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Lade
Salinas
Calif
Sandra Mayer
Dalton
Japan
Orient
Tokyo
Adults fuel youth drug crisis and profit from abuse
A reader letter argues adults push hard drugs on youth and profit from trafficking, aided by media advertising and lax enforcement. The piece condemns adult behavior and urges responsible modelling by parents and leaders. It also notes broad drug use across aspirin, tranquilizers, and sleeping pills and calls for accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
T.V
Mom and Pop
Lions Club luncheon features Kinne on bicentennial
Walter E. Kinne district court reporter spoke at Sidney Lions Club noon meeting at the Chateau. He discussed why the constitutional form of government endured 200 years and what it will take to endure a second bicentennial. The club approved eyeglasses for a needy boy and considered donations to Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp and picnic table work for the Free Community Tourist Camp near the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds. Rev. Franklin E. Witter chaired the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter E. Kinne
Sidney Lions Club
Chateau
Sidney Lions
Lodgepole Valley
Cheyenne County Fairgrounds
Franklin E Witter
First Christian Church
Rebekah Lodge Hosts Constitution Presentation
Sidney Rebekah Lodge met with Violet Minshall presiding. A covered dish supper preceded a visit by Rachel Porter Assembly Warden and her daughter from Benkleman. Guests from the Dix Naomi Rebekah Lodge attended as Porter spoke on new lodge legislation and the Christmas program featured members’ children and grandchildren with Santa and IOOF treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Rebekah Lodge
Violet Minshall
Noble Grand
Rachel Porter
Benkleman
Dix Naomi Rebekah Lodge
Rebekah
IOOF
Children’s Christmas Wish List Letters From Nebraska Readers
A compilation of brief Christmas requests from children and families in Sidney and surrounding areas. Notes include toys such as Baby That Away, Baby Bundles, a rock polisher, G I Joe, Action Pack, Evil Knievel StuntCycle, dirt loader, Beginners tool set, Husky Michigan Crane, sleds, games, Nerf Footballs, Easy Bake Oven, and outfits. Also mentions cookies and milk left for Santa and carrots for Rudolf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Michelle
Cathy
Michelle Combs Potter
Nebraska
Darin Paul
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Higgins
Columbus
Laurie Herboldsheimer
Potter
Pendleton
Kearney State College
Cushing Coliseum
Kearney State
Julie Lenz
Chappell
Harvey Miles
National College of Business
Rapid City
Kevin Mersheim
First Federal Savings
Miller, SD
Pamela Mather
Lyle Mather
Gurley
Alpha Psi Omega
New Mexico State University
University
Walter Stueve
Their Childen
Peggy Stueve
Denver
Cole
David Wren
Christopher
Michael
San Antonio
Tex
CYF
Karen Mather
Steve Couch
Greens
Alan Michael Cansler
Mildred Cansler
U.S Navy
Mike
US Naval Reserves
Navy
Interior Communications
CWF
Memorial Home
Witter
Alan Bedient
Sidney Telegraph
U.S
Telegraph
Marian Lenzen
Rebekahs
Greenlee’s Department Store
Sidney, Nebraska
Greenlee
S&h
Gerry
Dent
Gerry P.S
Rudolf
Jody
Love Jody RaNae Happold
Gary Dale VanNatter
Linden St. Sidney, Near
David
Santa Bobbi
Bobbi
Troy
Troy Sprenger
Kathy
Pizza Hut
Brother
Travis
Santa Claus
Love
Travis Sprenger
Dusty
Dante
Heowelers
Dial Federal Savings and Loan Association
Second Avenue Scottsbluff
Nebraska Land
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