Telegraph Christmas Roundup of Family Gatherings
The Telegraph lists Christmas plans around town with Mr and Mrs Joe A Gibson traveling to Denver and Mr and Mrs DeWitt Glassburn hosting Christmas dinner. Guests arriving from North Platte include Lynn Gorman and the Gorman family along with Zwickl and Hajek relatives visiting Grant and Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe A. Gibson
Denver
Gibson
Bessie Everist
A. J. Kenworthy
Carl Loch
John Grant Jr
Robert Hajek
Joe Hajek
Elvin Fehringer
Jesse Denver
Grant
DeWitt Glassburn
North Platte
Lynn Gorman
Leo M. Gorman
M. A. Zwickl
Leo Zwickl
Edwin Zwickl
Gorman
Christmas Gatherings Span Towns Across The Region
Numerous families plan Christmas visits and dinners across Sterling Hemingford Lynch Gering Scottsbluff and surrounding towns. Residents travel from Seattle Denver and beyond to share meals with relatives including the Langstone Haselhurst Ray Crow Crowell and Sherrerd families along with many others in families such as the Finkbiner Hagemeister and Belieu clans.
Holiday Guests Set For Christmas Weekend Gatherings
Happy Holiday Mr and Mrs A S Hardy host their daughter and family including Robert Clark and Carol Ann. Clark and son Gary visit Yates Center Kansas with her parents Mr and Mrs B Opperman. Guests of Mr and Mrs A F Weber include Mildred Dahms of Denver and Led Weber of Idaho Falls. Rev and Mrs Paul Porter of Hastings stay with Don Porter. Jorgenson hosts Christmas Eve with Don Jorgenson Helen and H C ee. Arvin Reynolds family visit Scottsbluff with Harold Root. Roy Wells guests include P J Petersen of Kearney Leroy Krumback family and Lt Randall Krumback in Glendale, Gene Klein family from Arvada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Grage
Lloyd Appleyard
Donna
Gene
Norman Anderson
Dan
Hank
Hemingford
Arven Reynolds
Gary Dobberstines
Scottsbluff
Reynolds
Harold Root
Herbert Rossmeier
Mr Rossmeier
Bertha Rossmeier
Lynch
CL. Haselhurst
Bristow
Vern Thomas and Sons
Seattle
Wash
D. R. Thomas
Dean Wilson
Wilsons
Bill Wehmiler
QO J Weymouth
Arnold Wagoner
Leonard Elsberry
Johnstown
Colo
William Finkbiner
Bloomington
M. C. Sherrerd
Robert Sherrerd
Kimball
George Lemby
E. S. Sherrerd
A. S. Hardy
Robert Clark
Carol Ann
Clark
Gary
Yates
Center
Kan
B. ‘Opperman
A. F. Weber
Mildred ,Dahms
Denver
Led. Weber
Idaho
Paul Porter
Hastings
Don Porter
A. J. Jorgenson
Therr
Don Jorgenson
Helen
H. C.ee
McCook
Arvin Reynolds
Harold
Root
Roy Wells
P. J. Petersen
Kearney
Leroy Krumback
Virginia
Arvada
Randall Rumback
Steven
Glendale
Ariz
Wells
Gene. Klein
Rotary Club Christmas Party Draws 200 Members and Guests
The Rotary Club held its annual Christmas party on Monday evening with about 200 attendees including members and children. Special guests included Stu Dent Rotarian Gordon Printz and District Governor Clark Fuller's son Halsey Fuller. Bob Clark chaired the program and introduced William Fankhauser. a senior high choral group sang several numbers. Santa Claus, Carl Christ Sr., distributed treats and favors. background music came from records played by Alvin Duis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Gordon ‘Printz
Halsey Fuller
Clark Fuller
Bob Clark
William Fankhauser
Senior High
Santa Claus
Carl Christ Sr
Alvin Duis
Penney Associates Yuletide Dinner Party
A Christmas party for J C Penney Co associates was held Sunday evening in Rail's Cafe party room with 22 attendees. Decorations featured a holiday motif and guests enjoyed games and visits. Tokyo, capital of Japan, covers 828 square miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Penney Co. Associates
Rail’s Cafe
Tokyo
Japan
Christmas Cotillion Finalists Named at Sidney High
Six senior finalists announced for the Christmas Cotillion at the Ft Sidney Hotel sponsored by Sidney High School. Finalists Susan Cook Barbara Hyde Sylvia Phillips Mike Fisher Harold Irwin Leland Lewis chosen by the senior class. other nominees included Dick Yonekura Terry Gilliland Kent Pearson Karen Felt Vicki James Sherry Beck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todiy
Ft Sidney
Sidney High School
Susan Cook
Barbara Hyde
Sylvia Phillips
Mike Fisher
Harold Irwin
Leland Lewis
Dick Yonekura
Terry Gilliland
Kent Pearson
Karen Felt
Vicki James
Sherry Beck
Mrs Hull Cook
Twenty Days Of Christmas Celebrated By Swedish Folk
Ruth J. Dotts describes Swedish Christmas customs led by Tore Strom from Gothenburg. The article covers the 20 day celebration from Dec 24 to Jan 13, Julotta services, smorgasbord with ham centerpiece, lutfish, rice porridge with a single almond, Jultomten gifts, and Knut party with dancing and a retiring tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tore Strom
Gothenburg
Sweden
Tore
Tomten
Mr. Jultomten
Santa Claus
Jultomten
Knut
Beverly Rae Hendricks Weds AD3 George E Hendricks in Hawaii
Mr and Mrs Edward G Mayers announce the marriage of their daughter Beverly Rae to AD3 George E Hendricks US Navy. Ceremony held Saturday afternoon December 5 at Barber’s Point Honolulu Hawaii. The couple reside in Hawaii and plan a transfer to Japan on January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward G. Mayers
Port Alberni
British Columbia
Canada
Beverly Rae
George E Hendricks
US. Navy
G. D. Hendricks
Sidney
Barber’s Point
Honolulu
Hawaii
Double Christmas Bridge Parties At Wuthier Home
Mrs Claude Wuthier hosted two dessert bridge gatherings Monday at the Wuthier residence with six tables in both afternoon and evening sessions. Afternoon winners included Mrs Keith Deaver and Mrs Robert McKay, among others, while evening honors went to Mrs Lews Mehling and Mrs leBaron Goodwin. The artful decor featured green and red Christmas colors, white and gold accents, handmade favors, and a white tumbleweed wreath display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Wuthier
William Fankhauser
George Hinn
Wuthier
Keith Deaver
Robert McKay
Lews Miller
Joe Dunbar
Gerald Giery
Lews Mehling
leBaron Goodwin
Dean Wilson
Bill Harris
Et.c Jones
Haugans Honor Godfrey Loper With Farewell Party
Mr and Mrs Joe Haugan hosted a farewell gathering Monday for Godfrey Loper and his wife at their home. Attending were FAA employees and spouses. Loper, long with the FAA in Sidney, will become a communications instructor at the FAA Aeronautical Training Center in Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godfrey Loper
Joe Haugan
Mr Loper
Federal Aviation Agency
Sidney
FAA Aeronautical Training Center
Oklahoma City
Okla
Funeral today for Victor G Henderson
Final rites for Victor Clifford Henderson 47 were held at First Baptist Church after a Sunday death from a rifle wound. Burial at Greenwood Cemetery with military rites. Henderson, a Sidney native born Jan 14 1912, served in WWII and Korea and worked for Union Pacific. Survivors include three children two brothers two sisters and his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Victor Clifford Henderson
Gerald Brestel
Greenwood Cemetery
Gehrig and Son Funeral Home
Hurst Pittam
Melvin May
Arthur Chambers
Harold Kurz
A. J. Koester
Sam Chambers
Sidney
Mr Henderson
Eli
Grace Green Henderson
Union Pacific Railroad
Clifford
Gary
Vickey May
Roy
Earl
Frances
Gertrude
Las Cruces
N. M
Eli Henderson
Army Recruit Pittam Completes Fort Gordon Course
Fort Gordon Georgia—Derald H. Pittam son of Mr and Mrs Hurst H Pittam of Sidney Ohio completed an eight week radio relay and carrier operation course at the Southeastern Signal School on December 11. The 23 year old entered the Army last July and trained at Fort Hood Texas prior to this assignment. He is a 1955 Sidney High School graduate and attended Colorado State University. He was connected with Pittam Body Shop before enlisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Gordon
Army
Derald H. Pittam
Hurst H. Pittam
Osage
Sidney
Southeastern Signal School
Pittam
Fort Hood
Tex
Sidney High School
Colorado State University
Fort Collins
Pittam Body Shop
No Smoking Sign Sparked By Young Man’s Witty Reply
A son, with worldly air, replied to a warning as he said no smoking. The moment captures a humorous exchange reflecting caution against smoking.
PEO Meetings Feature Holiday Themed Programs
PEO chapters TR and BO met for Christmas parties at members homes. FR A held a 1 pm luncheon with 17 members and one guest, Carolyn Kennedy, including a Christmas ideas exchange. BO hosted a Christmas tea for 28 members and one guest, James Evnridge, with Holy Hands program and a Holy Land pilgrimage tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Clark
J. E Keating
Jack
Carolyn Kennedy
O. J. Weymouth
W. J. Robinson
Robert Benner
James Edwards
Douglas Boyd
John Elwell Sr
James Evnridge
Guy V. Doran
Henry Marx
Peter Marshall
Stateliners Hold Annual Christmas Party
The Stateliners held their annual Christmas party on December 12 at Mrs. Joe Bonkiewicz Jr. home. Nine couples attended with guests Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hruska Jr. Cards were played. high scores belonged to Mrs. Wilmer Brauer and Mrs. Gerald Niblock, with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Elsen recording low. Social hour and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Bonkiewicz Jr
Herbert Hruska Jr
Wilmer Brauer
Gerald Niblock
Robert Elsen
Townsends Will Mark Anniversary With Open House
Rev and Mrs R Townsend will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday afternoon December 27 in the First Methodist Church family room. The couple married December 28 1934 in St Pauls Methodist Lincoln. Their children Rosemary Judith and Lewis will assist. Rosemary a TWA hostess in Los Angeles will not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R ! Townsend
First Methodist Church
St Paul’s Methodist Church
Lincoln
Townsend
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Bloomfield Junior
Tyro
Rosemary
TWA
Los Angeles
Judith
Wesleyan University
Lewis
Mettlens Surprised At Housewarming Sunday
A surprise housewarming party was held Sunday for Mr. and Mrs Warren Mettlen who recently moved into a new trailer. Guests brought refreshments andvisited. attendees included the McKay, McElfresh, Morrison, Call, Gell, Andersen and Brauer families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mettlens
Warren Mettlen
Robert S McKay
Francis McElfresh
Lyle Morrison
Robert H Call
Earl Gell
Robert Andersen
Art Brauer
Reynolds Home Hosts Two Social Events Last Week
The Arven Reynolds home featured two Christmas themed gatherings with pink, white and silver décor including a white tree and driftwood centerpieces. On Wednesday Mrs Reynolds and Mrs Don Wells hosted an Alpha Beta chapter Beta Sigma Alpha party for 15 members with gift exchanges and a refreshment buffet. Open House for teachers followed on Friday with about 20 visitors. the Reynolds host annual event enters its third year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arven Reynolds
Reynolds
Don Wells
Alpha Beta Chapter
Beta Sigma Alpha Sorority
G. H. Doran
Don Heath
Little Sharon Delivers Santa Wish List
A six year old first grader Sharon Kay Rezanina writes a festive letter to Santa. She requests a tiny tears doll crib a nurse kit and an ice cream maker and promises cookies and milk on Christmas Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Sharon Kay Rezanina
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F. L. Harrison
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Elmer Westerhoff
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