Around The Town miscellany from Sidney area visits
Mrs Bill Peratt and Krist Kay of Wheatridge visited Sidney parents. Their son-in-law Bill came to Sidney and his wife and child returned to Wheatridge with him. Denver visitors stayed with family. Local families hosted relatives from Cheyenne Denver Lincoln Yuma McCook Potter Gurley Oshkosh Ord and Linco l n. Ted Knecht, a 20-year veteran, died of lung cancer after retirement. Knecht’s parents were killed in 1927 leaving 11 children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Peratt
Krist Kay
Wheatridge
Cole
Gene Lienemiann
Barry
Ronnie
Cheyenne
Sidney
Ina
Elatdren
Gilbert Blanshard
Perry Blanshard
McCook
Jacok Stewart
Lincoln
Clayton S
Robinson
Fred Weible
Robert Cleary
Clif Johnson
Potter
Chris Rohde
Charles Gabriel
Gurley
Harold Smith
Ord
Neb
Frieda Widstrand
Ted Kneeht
California
Armed Services
Pete Knecht
Elm Creek
Mr Knecht
Engagement announced for Virginia McSherry and Charles Hammond
Mr and Mrs George E McSherry of South Hagerstown Maryland announce the engagement of their daughter Virginia to ETN3 Charles D Hammond son of Mr and Mrs B D Hammond of Sidney The bride to be is a 1961 graduate of South Hagerstown High School She attended Catawba College Salisbury NC and is studying at Shepherd College West Virginia while working at the Washington County Free Library The groom elect is a 1961 graduate of Sidney High School and attended Northeastern Junior College Sterling He is stationed at the Naval Security Headquarters in Washington DC The wedding is planned for May 8
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. McSherry
South Hagerstown
Virginia
Charles D. Hamnmond
B.D. Hamemond
Sidney
Miss McSherry
Catawba College
Salisbury
N. C
Shepherd College
W. Va
Washington County Free Library
Sidney High School
Northeastern Junior College
Sterling
Naval Security Headquarters
Washington, D.C
Missionary Alma Riter to Speak at Seventh Day Adventist
Miss Alma Riter of Nairobi will present a program at the Seventh Day Adventist church Tuesday at 7 30 p m. A native of Oshkosh Nebraska she has taught for eight years in East Africa for the church. The program features pictures and African handiwork displays with no admission charge.
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Alma Riter
Nairobi
Kenya
East Africa
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Oshkosh
Neb
Riter
Bridal Shower Honors Miss Billa Richards for Feb Bride
Miss Billa Richards, the future bride of Wendell Draper of Gurley, was guest of honor at a bridal shower hosted by her sister Mrs. Allen McGee. Twenty three guests attended, games were played, prizes awarded, and gifts opened with refreshments served by the host and co host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billa Richards
Wendell Draper
Gurley
Sune
Mrs. McGee
Leanna McGee
Prairie Schooners Square Dance Club Hosts Guest Dancers
The Prairie Schooners Square Dance Club held a Saturday dance at the 4-H building with four squares and guests from Kimball Bushnell Holyoke and Alliance. Alliance dancers retrieved their banner stolen by the host group as Walt Meter and Ron Sayers served as guest callers. Two new basics Swap Around and Swing Star Through were taught and Mal Minshall debuted a singing call Little Shoemaker. The next dance is set for February 13 at the same venue with area dancers and spectators welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Schooners Square Dance Club
Kimball
Bushnell
Holyoke
Alliance
Prairie Schooners
Walt Meter
Ron Sayers
Big Springs
Mal Minshall
Little Shoemaker
Farm Bureau Women Attend Alliance Planning Meeting
Farm Bureau women from the northwest district gathered in Alliance Nebraska June 29 at the Drake Hotel for a planning meeting. Thirty-five attendees included Mrs Lester Hess as mistress of ceremonies and Mrs Herman Link opening with devotions. The group reviewed the book Three Keys To Freedom and heard from Robert Thompson on state convention films and women’s roles. A skit Thief of Liberty and a legislative farm issues panel led by Mrs Leslie Elrod complemented discussions on the nurses loan fund which has aided fifty-five girls and one boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Alliance
Neb
Drake Hotel
Northwest District
Lester Hess
Gordon
Herman Link
Raveenay
Womn
Robert Thompson
Nebraska Farm Bureau
Duane Mitchell
Lincoln
Leslie Elrod
Kimball
Link
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Kenneth Larson
Bob Misegadis
Daryl Meier
Joe McMillan
Francis Runge
Harld Kettler
George Neumann
Welcome Wagon Hosts Movers to Sidney
Welcome Mrs. Beryl Nissen greets six families in the latest report through January 30. New residents include Donald and Mrs. Royle at 1035 Roses moving from Cody with one child. Marvin and Mrs. Schock and three children from Cheyenne living at Lone Pine Trailer Court. Laurence and Mrs. Thompson with three children at 1100 22nd Ave, manager of the Soil Conservation office. John and Mrs. Callaway at 82812 King, coming from Scottsbluff, working on the interstate highway with the Department of Roads. James and Mrs. Peterson at 2139 Elm from Lorenzo, Neb, he at Nebraska Meat Packers. Merle and Mrs. Peterson and four children at 12:20 Rose, he at Sioux Army Depot munition department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beryl Nissen
Donald Royle
Sidney
Cody
Wyo
Royle
Royal Drilling Co
Marvin Schock
Cheyenne
Lone Pine
John Callaway
King
Scottsbluff
Department of Roads
James Peterson
Loreenzo
Neb
Elm
Jehovah's Witnesses seek rooms for 350 delegates in Sidney
February 2 article notes Jehovah's Witnesses plan a house to house canvass to find enough homes to shelter 350 to 400 delegates for the circuit convention in Sidney February 12 14. Dale Green assistant housing director asks hosts to contact him at the convention headquarters 1233 7th Ave. Housing response has been favorable and convention sessions will be at the National Guard Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehovah's Witenesses
Sidney
Dale Green
Congregation
Jehovah's Witnesses
Mr. Green
National Guard
Presbyterian Mother Daughter Tea in Sidney February 4
The Women’s Association of Light Memorial Presbyterian Church sponsors a Mother‑Daughter Tea and Program on Thursday evening February 4 at 7 30 in the church basement. Invitations have been mailed to all women of the church. The junior girls choir and the girls choir will perform. Ruth Circle leads arrangements. all women and girls are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Association of Light Memorial Presbyterian Church
Sidney
Ruth Circle
The
Women’s Association
Lutheran Family Service 73rd Annual Meeting Set for Feb 9
Lutheran Family Service will hold its 73rd Annual meeting on Tuesday February 9 1965 at Trinity Lutheran Church Schuyler Nebraska. Sessions begin at 9 45 a m preceded by registration and social hour. Rev Melvin Tassler of Redeemer Lutheran Church Lincoln will be worship leader. Theme Love in Action. A color slide story will portray services to distressed families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Family Sevice
Trinity Lutheran Church
Schuyler
Nebraska
Melvin Tassler
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Lincoln
Love
Lutheran Family Service
Soldier completes single-rotor helicopter course at Fort Rucker
Pvt. Douglas L. Wilson son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Wilson Route 1 Box 199 Sidney completed a five week maintenance course in single-rotor helicopters at the Army Aviation School Fort Rucker Ala Jan 29 He entered the Army in August 1964 after basic training at Fort Leonard Wood Mo An 18 year old Sidney High School graduate previously worked at Bernies Packing Plant
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Rucker
Ala
AHTNC
Douglas L. Wilson
Paul E. Wilson
Box 199
Sidney
Army Aviation School
Wilson
Army
Fort Leonard Wood
Sidney High School
Bernies Packing Plant
Sub Debs Meet At Donna Deaver Home
The Sub Debs gathered at Donna Deaver's home where Donna was chosen as the new secretary. Members discussed several money making projects as Jean Olinger and Karen Jepesen led the lesson and Diane Hyde agreed to host the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Deaver
Donna
Jean Olinger
Karen Jeppesen
Diane Hyde
Brownie Notes from Troop 195 January meeting
Troop 195 met January 26 at the Presbyterian Educational Building after school. Patrol I opened with the flag ceremony, Darlene Runge brought treats, cookie orders were handed in, Patrol III closed the ceremony, Patrol II cleaned up. Connie Hickman, reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troop 195
Presbyterian Educational
Patrol I
Darlene Runge
Patrol III
Patrol II
Connie Hickman
ALA Outlines Year's Program
American Legion Auxiliary sets a 1965 calendar with monthly emphases. January targets security and peace efforts, February honors Washington and Lincoln, March highlights community service, April promotes welfare of children and Costa Rica study, May distributes 20 million memorial poppies, June supports 100000 Junior members, July focuses on Girls State, August hosts conventions, September stresses music, October funds educational aids and scholarships, November aims to enroll 1966 members, and December concentrates on disabled veterans and civil defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
America
American Legion
Congress
Washington
Lincoln
Costa Rica
Gurley High names 1965 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow
Kathryn McNurlin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin McNurlin, wins Gurley High School’s 1965 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow. She led a written homemaking exam, excels academically, tops her class, and holds Pep Club and class offices while active in 4-H, volleyball, and school activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn McNurlin
Gurley High School
Betty Crocker
Kathryn
Marvin McNurlin
Gurley
Shaffers' Baby Dies In Germany
Private graveside services were held at Douglas Cemetery for the infant daughter of Lt. and Mrs. William J. Shaffer who died four hours after birth in Augsburg Germany. Baptized Kathryn Gunborg Shaffer, she leaves parents and two grandparents Mrs. Foster C. Shaffer of Cheyenne and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Felt of Casper. The Shaffers have been in Germany since last April and will spend three years there.
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Douglas Cemetery
Douglas
Wyo
William J. Shaffer
Augsburg
Germany
Shaffer
Kathryn Gunborg Shaffer
Karin Felt
Foster C. Shaffer
Carey Ave
Cheyenne
Wesley Felt
Arroyo Drive
Casper
Shaffers
Med
New York
N.Y
Sioux Damsels Set Meeting February 2 At 7 30
The Sioux Damsels will meet on Tuesday February 2 at 7 30 with Mrs Bud Noxon and Mrs Everett Mercer as hostesses. Members to wear children's outfits and Hearts will be played for entertainment. Newcomers at Sioux Army Depot may contact Mrs Noxon Mrs Earl Schultz. In Sidney contact Mrs Harveys Headley or Mrs Alice Blair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Damsels
Bud Noxon
Everett Mercer
Sioux Army Depot
Noxon
Earl Schultz
Sidney
Harveys Headley
Alice Blair
Juliet Extension Club Sets 1965 Goals at Jan 27 Meeting
The Juliet Extension Club met Jan 27 at Mrs. Elmer Chaon with ten members and one guest, Mrs. Earl Chaon. Two 1965 goals were set: no family dinner, and an evening of entertainment at Memorial Rest Home. Mrs. Rod Matthewson led the Nebrakeland lesson. next meeting Feb 24 at Mrs. Clarence Couch’s, on Medical Self Help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juliet Extension Club
Elmer Chaon
Earl Chaon
Clarence Couch
Memorial Rest
Rod Matthewson
Nebraskaland
Stateliners Extension Club Plans Valentine Party
The January meeting at Mrs Maynard Schlehumacher's home had seven members and a guest, Mrs Lavern Thomas. Plans were made for a Valentine party to be held February 14 at Mrs Ed Narjes's home. Mrs Duane Kahl presented a knitting lesson.
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Stateliners Extension Club
Mayenard Scehumacher
Lavern Thomas
Ed Narjes
Duane Kahl
Sidney Public School Menu for Feb 1 8 1965
Sidney Public Schools menu covers February 1 to February 8 1965 listing daily meals with items such as barbecued wieners macaroni salad fried chicken ground beef spaghetti and meatballs spiced ham and assorted sides. Each day includes fruit milk and butter or margarine. Subject to change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Public Schools
St Patricks School Menu February 1 5 1900s
Daily lunch entries list February meals for St Patricks with items such as hot dogs and green beans on February 1 and fish sticks on February 5, including sides and milk portions. Multiple days mention roast beef, spaghetti, barbecue burgers, and bread varieties.
Luther League Sunday Observed at Holy Trinity Sidney
Youth Sunday was designated by the American Lutheran Churches. Members of the Luther League at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney led services with Susan Bonstead and others taking roles in liturgy, sermon, and ushering. A vocal solo was performed by Joan Owens. Next meeting set for February 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Lutheran Churches
Luther League
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Sidney
Susan Bonstead
Bob Bon Stead
Merrie Robinson
Diane Hyde
Patty Jelinek
Laverne Meier
Terry Adams
Diane Gell
Cindy Conley
Dean Hyde
Linda Smith
Douglas Orton
Mickey Robinson
Kent Brauer
John Lindell
Acolytes
Wayne Herout
George Owen
Allen Smith
Steve Wright
Ushers
Joan Owens
Evangelist to Speak in Sidney at Assembly of God
The Rev. Ralph A. Creider will lead special services at the Assembly of God Church at 1545 King Street beginning Wednesday February 3 and running nightly except Saturday through Sunday February 14 at 730 p.m. Creider pastored in Pittsburgh and Fayetteville and has traveled from New York to Florida with a unique musical program featuring twenty instruments and vocal numbers. Pastor Clinton Thompson invites the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph A. Creider
Assembly of God
King Street
Creider
Assemblies of God
Pittsburgh
Fayetteville
N. C
New York
Florida
Clinton Thompson
Assembly of God Church
Dorcas Class Paints Church Basement at All Day Meet
The Dorcas Class of the First Baptist Church met at Mrs Archie Herboldsheim er with songs and prayer led by Mrs Bud Pearson. Devotional on John Ten led by Mrs Horace Owens. Jan 19 all day meeting painted the church basement with Rev Abe Neufeld Dolly Alexander assisting. Lunch funded by Mrs Emma Cassidy Mrs Ethel Wimner and Mrs Etta Fairchild. Flowers sent to Rev Gerald Brestel. Quilt blocks worked on. Next meeting Feb 2 with Blanche Humphrey hostess and 4 a verse for roll call. Birthday cake for Mrs Bud Pearson.
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Bud Pearson
Horace Owens
Roll
Emma Cassidy
Ethel Wimner
Etta Fairchild
Dorcas
Abe Neufeld
Dolly Alexander
Robert Beucker
Gerald Brestel
Sidney Hospital
Blanche Humphrey
Wyoming Square Dance Club Festival Nears
The Sinclair Promenaders of Sinclair Wyoming announce their 14th annual all free square dance festival on March 13 and 14 at the Sinclair Recreation Hall. It opens with a welcome dance 2 to 4 p.m. featuring callers Bob Parrish Jerry and Sox Loudon. A Dutch treat banquet 6 p.m. at the Sinclair Hotel precedes the main festival dance. Free lunches are provided evening and Sunday workshop runs 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Decorations celebrate Wyoming's 75th anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinclair Promenaders Square Dance Club
Sinclair
Wyo
Sinclair Recereaton Hall
Sinclair Promenaders
Bob Parrish
Jerry
Sox Loudon
Memorial Hospital Census and Admits at Gunnison
Census figures from Memorial Hospital show 42 patients and two babies in the nursery. The report lists admitted and discharged patients across towns including Gunnison and Lodgepole with names such as Sidneys Deluna Harden Mae Burke Marvel Brannockh and James Hettinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital
Walter This
Harald Johnson
Debra Jarred
Harvey Miles
Lula Randall
Carl Jones
Peter Frederick
Lodgwepole
Roscoe Bills
George Minshull Gurley
Leo Meping
Dalton Ian Walker
Look Who's Here Kristi Dawn Mayer born in Hayes Center
Mr and Mrs Douphis Mayer of Hayes Center Nebraska announce the birth of a daughter Kristi Dawn on January 28 at 3 29 pm weighing 4 pounds 12 ounces Grandparents are Keith Tappan Sidney Arthur Moyer Grant and great grandparents Ora Jared Gandy Nebraska A birth notice noting family names and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kristi Dawn Mayer
Douphis Mayer
Hayes Center
Nebo
Kristi Dawn
Kristi
Keith Tappan
Sidney
Arthur Miyer
Grant
Ora Jared
Gandy
Neb
Elks Pot Luck Dinner and Xi Tata Chapter Meeting
A Saturday February 6 bingo event follows a pot luck dinner for Elks and guests. On Tuesday February 9 Xi Tata Chapter Beta Sigma Phi meets at 8 PM at Mrs. C. B. Dorwart’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Docs
C. B. Dorwart
Library Adds Diverse Books Across Adults and Kids
New shelf additions include Duet For A Lifetime a biography of the original Siamese twins Houdini by William Gresham Only The Earth and The Mountains a western about Cheyenne Indians for adults and Masks and Mask Makers by Kari Hunt for juveniles Nu Gang and His Kite by Jace Queline Ayer a Siamese boy and his kite Satellites in Outer Space by Isaac Asimov space info for boys Willie and the Wild Cat Well by Alberta Constant about life in early oil fields
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Hunter
William Greshame
Earth
Mountains
George Heinzmane
Kari Hunt
Nu Gang
Jacequeline Ayer
Isaac Asimov
Willie
Alberta Constant
Printing Service Promptly Delivers on Call
Telegraph Printing Co Inc offers on the job printing with fast pickup and delivery. Call 254 5555 for quick service and fulfillment of printing needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph Printing Co., Inc
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dean Schmidt
Mark of
Denver
Carl Schmidt
Bill Steele
Mike Janda
St. Paterick’s
David Ruttner
Steve Treinen
Janice Treinen
Janet Hajek
Mike
Jules
D. J. Garcia
Joe Bonkiewicz
P. J. Heaton
Grace
Carl Crouse
Telegraph
Presbyterian
Lutheran Family Service Meeting
Sidney Public School
Menu
St. Patricks
First Baptist Church
Archie Herboldsheim
Wyoming Square Dance Club
Sfospital
Clover Leaf Drovers
Panhandle
Wheatbelt
Rebekah Lodge
Providence
Masonic Hall
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