Notable Local Birthdays and Travel Themed Gatherings
Memorial Hospital hosted surgery for M L Pattison owner manager of Town and Country Market. Alva Hart turned 90 at home on Monday February 2 with family celebrations and well wishes. Sidney residents travel for family events as Mrs Clara McDaniels and relatives attend a capping ceremony in Colorado Springs and plan permanent residence in Sidney. Others visit kin in Bird Island and Kearney while Mark Anthony prepares for Air Force service after earning a chemical engineering degree from Oklahoma University. Local clergy members Dr Elmer Douglas and Rev R Vandermate arrive for visits and church events in Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L
Pat) Pattison
Memorial Hospital
Mark Anthony
Lichelle
Kermit, Tex
Ernard Gass
Aymond Anthony
United States Air Force
Sidney
University of Oklahoma
Gulf Oil Co
Mrs Pedersen Hosts BO PEO Chapter Meeting
Mrs Pedersen served as hostess to the Monday 6:30 p m dinner meeting of Chapter BO of PEO Co hosts were Mrs Mike Hardy Mrs Carl Christ Jr and Mrs Roland Biggs Ray Cruise read her president s letter to 27 members present summarizing the year s events The 1:30 p m meeting will be at Mrs Dean Wilson s home February 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Pedersen
Chapter BO
PEO
Mike Hardy
Carl Christ Jr
Roland Biggs
Ray Cruise
Dean Wilson
Hospital Census Counts 46 Patients and One Newborn
As of this morning Memorial Hospital reports 46 patients and one newborn. Admitted include Sidney Jo Becky Yardley and Potter Marie Lougan. Discharged include Sidney Inez Blue and Mrs Henry Kieselhorst. Dalton Mrs Leonard Oberndorf er Gurley James Higgins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital
Sidney
Jo Becky Yardley
Potter
Marie Lougan
Inez Blue
Henry Kieselhorst
Dalton
Leonard Oberndorfer
Gurley
James Higgins
Birth of Stephanie Ann Marko in Spalding Nebraska
Mrs Gene Marko and Mr Gene Marko of Spalding Nebraska announce the birth of a daughter Stephanie Ann born Friday January 23 weighing six pounds nine ounces. She has two brothers Gregory four and Jerry three. Mother is formerly Mary Ann Mohatt. Grandparents Everett Mohatt of Sidney and Mr and Mrs Stephen J Marko of Cheyenne Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephanie Ann Marko
oMro
Gene Marko
Spalding
Stephanie Ann
Gregory
Jerry
Mary Ann Mohatt
Everett Mohatt
Sidney
Stephen J. Marko
Cheyenne
Wyo
Lodgepole Pushes March of Dimes Drive Tonight
Co chairmen Miss Jody Wise and Doug Soucie lead the Lodgepole High School March of Dimes campaign. Funds will be raised with a money blanket throw at the Lodgepole St Pat s game tonight and the Lodgepole Gurley game Saturday night. Wise is a varsity cheerleader and class officer. Soucie is a letterman in multiple sports and a choir member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodgepole High School
Jody Wise
Dale Wise
Doug Soucie
Leonard Soucile
Wise
Girls State
Soucie
LCW Plans Boxes For Servicemen At Holy Trinity Church
Lutheran Church Women of the Holy Trinity discuss packing servicemen care boxes at the March meeting. Miss Alice Rexroth chairs the 1:30 p.m. session as Mrs. Don Wright supplies popcorn and piano music. Outreach chair Mrs. Max Wilt eyes an April guest day while altar flowers and Pentecost materials are arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Brauer
Lutheran Church Women of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Don Wright
Alice Rexroth
Max Wilt
Henry Dumler
Marius Christensen
Duplicate Bridge Winners at Parish Hall Event
The Duplicate Bridge Club met in the Episcopal Church Parish Hall last Friday with results showing Mrs. Ross Barker and Mrs. Fred George first, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Simpson second, and Mrs. Crystal Stevens with Mrs. Gertrude Stokes third. The Swiss Movement team in Sterling Colorado also featured local players including Mr. and Mrs. Simpson and others. Fourth place in Sterling went to Mrs. Ruttner and Mrs. Gehrig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duplicate Bridge Club
Episcopal Church
Ross Barker
Fred George
Keith Simpson
Crystal Stevens
Gertrude Stokes
Swiss Movement
Sterling
Colo
Simpson
W.E. Gehrig Sr
Catherine Ruttner
The
Judith Baack Weds James C Sparks Jr in Potter Lutheran
Miss Judith Lynne Baack of Dix wed James C Sparks Jr of Kimball in a January ceremony at St Pauls Lutheran Potter with Rev G H Boehnke presiding. Attendants included matron of honor Don Bogert and bridesmaids Terri James and Terri James. The couple will reside in Kimball where the groom works for Z and Construction Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Boehnke
Judith Lynne Baack
Dix
James C. Sparks Jr
Kimball
Paul’s Lutheran Church of
Potter
Herb Baack
James Sparks
Earl Baack
Ray Kuehn
Gene Brothers
Peetz Girl Scout Cookie Drive Chooses Chairwoman
Mrs. Raymond Wood has accepted the chairmanship of the 1970 Peetz Girl Scout Cookie drive. The girls will deliver boxes next week from Tuesday through Thursday. Contact any Peetz Senior Scouts Cadettes or Mrs Wood for orders during Girl Scout Week March 8 to 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Wood
Peetz
Wood
WSCS and Wesleyan Guild Hold Joint Meeting
The Women’s Society of Christian Service and the Wesleyan Service Guild met with 32 members and two guests. Edna Scriber presented the American Indian program with help from Leeta Crook Ellen Peterson Ralph Spencer Laura Fish and Laura Rudd. Sarah Harvey accompanied by Robert Spearow sang Beautiful Nebraska. Lenten Devotions begin Feb 11 and run Wednesdays for six weeks with Can I Believe In Miracles to be presented. Coffee at 9:30 with devotions 10 to 10:30. Circle seven served lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
United Methodist Church
Wesleyan Service Guild
Bob Horner
Jetta Clausen
Edna Scriber
Leeta Crook
Ellen Peterson
Ralph Spencer
Laura Fish
Laura Rudd
Sarah Harvey
Robert Spearow
Nebraska
March Rites Are Told for Loretta Wilson and Milford Naprstek
The March wedding plans are announced for Loretta Jo Wilson and Milford Lynn Naprstek. Loretta, daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Wilson, is a 1966 Sidney High School graduate and a May Kearney State College graduate. Milford, son of Mr and Mrs Milford Naprstek, is a 1969 Lexington High School graduate and works at the Lexington Livestock Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loretta Jo Wilson
Paul Wilson
Milford Lynn Naprstek
Milford Naprstek
Lexington
Neb
Sidney High School
Kearney State College
Lexington High School
Lexington Livestock Commission
Troop 130 Plans Valentines Party at Regular Meeting
Troop 130 held its February 2 meeting at St. Pauls Lutheran School. A Valentines Party is set for February 9 at the usual meeting place by the girls. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Lutheran School
Katie Garber
Beta Alpha entertains five guests at member home
Beta Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority hosted five guests at Mrs. Cory Nelson’s home. Hosts welcomed guests including Mrs. Bob Koester and others. Projects featured Nature's Landscape and Artist's Landscape. Mrs. Dickes won a prize. Reminder issued for Billy Johnson Benefit Dance February 21 at the Elks Club. tickets $1. Next meeting set for Mrs. Jack Wiedeburg’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Alpha Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Cory Nelson
Ross Barker
Bob Koester
Dallas McDuffee
Gary Brue
Mick Dickes
Craig Gregory
Ron Holly
Dallas Langley
Dickes
Billy Johnson
Elks Club
Jack Wiedeburg
New Supervisor Appointed for Royal Neighbors of America
Miss Vera L. Rishling of Neligh Nebraska is named State Supervisor of Nebraska for the Royal Neighbors of America and began duties Sunday February 1. She has served as District Deputy and succeeds Mrs M Lucille Loyd who returns to Kansas to serve as supervisor there. Announcement made by Mrs John Treinen local Oracle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera L. Rishling
Neligh
Neb
Nebraska
Royal Neighbors of America
Miss Rishling
M. Lucille Loyd
Kansas
John Treinen
Peetz Plans Gala Heart Fund Drive
The Peetz community hosts Heart Fund Night on Monday Feb 9 at 6 30 PM with student games tumbling acts and a faculty versus school board men game. Cake raffle cake pie and coffee served with Linda Gillham hosting Heart Queen duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peetz
Logan County Heart Fund
Heart Fund
Peetz Schoo
Heart Queen
Linda Gillham
Heart Fund Committee
Sterling
Pardon
South 3Rd Street
Rebekah Lodge
Sacred Heart Parish Hall
Dolores Nelson
Ruth Hartway
Ruth Bules
Peetz Hill
Bethel 25 Initiates Six Into Job's Daughters
Bethel 25, International Order of Job's Daughters, initiated six new members at the Wednesday Masonic Temple meeting. New members include Suz ie Mattoon, Tami Brumfield, Debi Gordon, Ja nie Wait, Evie Bricker, and Nancy Votaw, daughters of local families. Special guests included Mrs. James Bricker and Mattoon, with the invitation from Chappell Bethel for March 8. Junior Officers night set for Feb. 18 and practice Feb. 16 in the temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
International Order of Job's Daughters
Masonic Temple
Suzie Mattoon
Frank Mattoon
Tami Brumfield
Jim Brumfield
Debi Gordon
Maurice Gordon
Janie Wait
Bob Wait
Evie Bricker
James Bricker
Nancy Votaw
Ellis Votaw
Pre Wence Chapter
CBS
Mattoon
Grand Lodge of Nebraska Masons
Chappell Bethel
Campus news notes two students' college plans
Miss Connie Krueger will attend Grand Island School of Business for the fall term beginning September 14 after graduating from Sidney High School. She plans a secretarial major. Kathy Owen, a junior at Kearney State College, will serve as parliamentarian for Alpha Omicron Pi Phi Sigma Chapter during the 1970 term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Krueger
Stanley E. Krueger
Grand Island School of Business
Sidney High School
Grand Island
Kathy Owen
Kearney State College
Phi Sigma Chapter
Alpha Omicron Pi
George Owen
Nebraska Couple Wed In Butte Double Ring Nuptials
Miss Judy Lechtenberg of Sidney and Jerry Cullen of Chadron united in marriage in a Butte Nebraska ceremony at St Peter and Paul Catholic Church. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Lechtenberg of Butte, wore a Peau de Soi gown with Venice lace. Best man was Jerry Colgate and maid of honor Debbie Lechtenberg. The groom’s mother wore a turquoise knit dress and a blue skirt dress. The couple's reception followed at Butte Legion Hall. The bride is a 1968 Nebraska University Home Economics graduate and instructor. the groom is a Chadron State College physical education instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dix
Lyle Baack
Ann Arbor
Mich
Ronald James
Kimball
Terri James
Douglas James
Jerry Sparks
Don Bogart
Pennis Baack
Hillside
Ill
James Amy
Denver
Edgar Boehnke
Potter
Richard Schreiner
Brush, Colo
Sam Guffey
Golden
Colo
Dennis Baack
Loretta Mathewson
S. Webster
Z and § Construction Co
Sidney High School
George Risk Industries
Dix High School
Chadron State College
James Sparks
Ernest Baack
Sidney
Boehnke
Floyd Guffey
Brush
Cole
Sherill James
Anaheim
Calif
Walter Bredehoff
Randy Williams
Sterling, Colo
Rex Boehnke
Laramie
Wyo
Russ Worthman
Gering
J. R. Sparks and
Butte
Neb
Judy Lechtenberg
Jerry Cullen
Chadron
Lawrence Lechtenberg
James Cullen
Pueblo
James Rief
S. S. Peter and Paul
Debbie Lechtenberg
Venice
Jerry Colgate
Washington D.C
Larry Lechtenberg
Russell Lechtenberg
University of Nebraska, School of Home Economics
Colorado State College
Greeley
Community Event Calendar of Clubs and Meetings
A dense schedule of weekly groups and one off events lists recurring meetings for Bridge, Square Dancing, Past Matrons, Parents Advisory Council, Band Auxiliary, BPO Does, Rotary Kiwanis, Beta Sigma Phi, American Legion Auxiliary, Handy Fixers, Garden Club, Toastmasters, Weight Loss group, Eastern Star, Mrs Jaycees, Lions Club, Potential scouts, and a Valentine Dinner, plus a benefit dance for Billy Johnson and a Valentine luncheon across various dates in February.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alva Hart
Clara McDaniels
Patty
Jim
Colorado Springs
Gary Yarbough
Burley
Tom Kuemper
Bird Island, Minn
Bob P. Evans
Ken Pittam
Bob Selzer
Kearney
National Hairdressers Association
Lincoln
Pittam
Selzer
Charles Wiede- Gre
Tucson
Ariz
Clair’ Cameron
David Ittan
Tecopa
A. R. Mittan
Urns, Wye
Carl Nelson
Mable Jorgensen
Big Brings
Charles Diamond
Elmer H. Douglas
Winfield, Kan
M. E. Douglas
R. R. Vandermate
Church of the Nazarene
Mrs. Pedersen
LCW
Cliff Thurston
Thurston
John Black
Emma Nelson
Judith Baack
WSCS
Wesleyan Guild
Jenifer Johnston
Beta Alpha
Campus News
O’neill Photo Co
O'Neill, Neb
Prairie Schooners Square Dance Club
Maude Quelle
Weldon Stewart
Parents Advisory Council
King’s Daughters
Elmer Ladine
Jiead
BPO
Elks Lodge
Rotary Club
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Kiwanis Club
Yendis Cafe
Clark Wicks
Xi Iota Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Francis DeBrunner
Lodgepole American Legion Auxiliary
Ed Misegadis
William Miller
Olive Johnson
Phil Quinn
Handy Fixers Extension Club
Louis Johnson
Sidney Garden Club
L. W. Kahl
Toastmasters Club
Chateau
Sidney Weight Losers Tops
St. Patrick’s Church
Providence
Order of Eastern Star
Lions Club
Chateau Club
Helping Wand Garden Club
Air Explorer
Sidney Airport
Ken Wientjes
N. S. Club
Jaycees
Plainview Extension Club
Stewart Brown
Valentine Exchange
Trailblazers Antique Car Club
Emil Weyerts
Millard Music
Beta Sigma Sorority
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