Pivonka Family Mourning and Regional Visits Noted
Local notices report funeral travel for John N. Pivonka 96 of Wichita and Dighton Kansas, with Frank Pivonka and Carol traveling for services. Other items cover relatives visiting from Sacramento and Alliance, youth rallies and church events, and residents visiting Denver Madrid and Florida during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pivonka
Carol
Lodgepole
Dighton
Kan
Mr. Pivonka
John N. Pivonka
Bohemia
Kansas
Wichita
Possible Two Defensive Driving Classes
If interest remains high, two Def driving classes may be set: afternoon and evening sessions, starting Thursday Feb 15 at 7 p.m. in the 4-H building. Trooper Manley directs the two hour weekly course for four weeks with a $4 materials fee. extension office invites registrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Manley
Extension Department
Den 1 Pack Meeting at Mrs Mehlings Home
Den 1 group met February 7 1968 at Mrs Mehlings home. They paid dues played basketball and worked on crafts with Dale Dress providing treats reported by Dale Dress
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Den 1
Prairie Schooners Plan Benefit Dance for Children
The Prairie Schooners Square Dance Club discussed a March 30 benefit dance at the Elks Auditorium to aid a crippled Nebraska child. Master of ceremonies Frank Layman will host with guest callers. Lloyd's Furs of Denver offers a fur drawing with $1 tickets. Gene Cox of Denver is set as Festival caller on Sept 28 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Gene Cox
Denver
Larry Gilstrap
Hyannis
Fort Collins
Colorado
Cheyenne
Prairie Schooners
East Ward
Lions Plan Ladies Night and Pie Sale at Fort Sidney
The Sidney Lions Club met at the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel for a noon program. Topics included Valentine Ladies Night on February 14 and a George's Day cherry pie sale on February 22 at 11th and Illinois to fund youth activities. Also charter for Scout Troop 85 was presented, sponsored by the club with Delbert Lessman as chairman and Gene A. Tumbleson as Scoutmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Lions Club
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Tom Brower
Lions Ladies Night
Lion al Bauer
Photo Center
11Th and
Dlinois
al Ladine
Boy Scouts of America
The
Lions Club
Delbert Lessman
Gene A. Tumbleson
Gene Horrock
Potter Lions
Fred Kriesel
Gurley Lions
Arlie Rydquest
Cheyenne
Ron Heit
Sidney
Stewart Brown
Rho Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Hosts Hair Styling Program
The XI Rho chapter held a regular meeting at Mrs. John Mason's home with co host Mrs. Lewis Wilson. They backed Nebraska Cystic Fibrosis as the state project to be voted on at the 1968 state convention in Kearney. Final plans were set for a February 10 scholarship dance at the Country Club and the next meeting will be at Mrs. Wilsons home. Miss Vonnie Pittam demonstrated hair styling, introduced by program chair Mrs. Ken Pittam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Pittam
Dining Etiquette Guide for Courses and Plate Removal
The instruction explains removing bread and butter plates after the main course only if a salad is served afterward. If no salad follows, keep the bread and butter plates until the salad plates arrive or until the proper course sequence completes.
Cub Scouts Send Kool Aid to Overseas Servicemen
Eight Cub Scouts of Den 4 Pack 8 sent Christmas cards and Kool Aid to 16 servicemen overseas. Three replies arrived from Raymond Oliverias, Dale Chryst aboard USS Harnett in Vietnam waters, and YN2C E Beyer in Vietnam. Messages praise the cards, humor, and support, with updates on Navy radios radar repair and ship duties supporting River Patrols and allied forces.
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Den 4
Pack
Raymond Oliverias
Dale Chryst
Harnett
Vietnam
Dale
Navy
Army
Dave Peterson
E. Beyer
Dave
Multiple Community Events Schedule in Lodgepole
A sequence of local events and meetings is listed for February 9 through February 21 in Lodgepole. Included are IOOF and OES gatherings, Beta Sigma Phi dinner, Prairie Schooners dance, American Legion unit meeting, and WSCS circles at various locations with times and hostesses.
Mrs. Cruise Hosts PEO Chapter BO Dinner Meeting
Mrs. Ray Cruise served as hostess for Chapter BO PEO at a Monday dinner meeting. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Doug Boyd and Mrs. Rollin Blome with assistance from Mrs. Boyd's daughter Mrs. John Keeling of St. Louis. Mrs. W. J. Robinson presided and shared the president's letter summarizing the year to the Nebraska state president. The program, a Constitutional quiz by Mrs. Carl Johnson, followed. 24 members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Cruise
Chapter BO
PEO
Doug Boyd
Rollin Blome
Boyd
John Keeling
St. Louis
W. J. Robinson
Nebraska
Carl Johnson
Bob Hassle
Lodgepole WSCS Plans Future Projects and Events
The Lodgepole Women’s Society of Christian Service met with 21 members and Rev. Henry Hoffman. Plans include hosting an Open House for Elizabeth Barrett’s 90th birthday, serving the Eastern Star Banquet, observing World Day of Prayer, and the annual Senior Tea. The group discussed the merger to form the United Methodist WSCS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Lodgepole Methodist Church
Henry Hoffman
WSCS
Omaha
Roberta Rice
Seoul
Korea
Women’s Society of the United Brethren Church
United Methodist Church
Lodgepole
Elizabeth Barrett
Cheyenne County Historical Association Holds February Meeting
The Cheyenne County Historical Association met February 5, 1968, at the Museum with seven board members present. Jim Paxton and Vern Goranson interviewed several Old Timers for taped memories to be stored at the museum. A 1894 flag was purchased for display at the Historical Association Home when the house opens. An intensive cleaning project will begin under Mrs. John Elwell Jr. supervision. Next meeting is March 4 at 8 p.m. in the museum. all are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County Historical Association
Jim Paxton
Vern Goranson
Historical Association
John Elwell Jr
Freedom Festival themed Cub Scout meeting notes
Den 2 Pack 82 met February 6 1968 at Mrs Brannocks to discuss a Freedom Festival. Invitations for the Blue and Gold Banquet and a good turn pledge were prepared Jerry Hicks was elected denner and Ruben Mitchell assistant denner. Living circle closed Marv Brannon led treats display by Ruben Mitchell reporter.
Lois St John Weds Sgt Thomas Hazlewood at KL Sawyer
Lois Jean St John and Sgt. Thomas Earl Hazlewood wed December 29 in the family chapel at K L Sawyer Air Force Base Michigan. Chaplain Frank Harris presided with S S June Lamb as matron of honor and Richard L Millham as best man. The couple resides in Ishpeming Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KL Sawyer Air Force Base
Mich
Lois Jean St. John
Paul R. St. John
Ishpeming
Thomas Earl Hazlewood
James Hazlewood
Sidney
Frank Harris
S. June Lamb
Gwinn
Richard
Sidney High School
Vocational Technical School
Milford
Neb
K. I. Sawyer
N. 5Th
Ishpaming
Pancake Feed Set By Methodist Men’s Club
The Methodist Men’s Club of the 1st Methodist Church met in the church social hall with 25 members and five guests including Horace Gale of Denver and Miss Donna Cornelius. Verlin Livingston led devotions, while Miss Goodwin and Miss Cornelius performed solos and duets with Mrs. Johnson on piano. The pancake feed is scheduled for Saturday March 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Men’s Club
1St Methodist Church
Horace Gale
Denver
J. W. Johnson
Donna Cornelius
Gayle Goodwin
Arlys Beese
Verlin Livingston
Miss Goodwin
4 H Clubs Bunker Hillbillies Meeting Notes
Nancy Dalton opened the meeting with roll call by Susan Borcher who also read last minutes. Jim Larson reported the treasury with 8.21 dollars as Trudy Grosze proposed a skating party and a separate meeting to book roller rink. they chose countries for the roll call and adjourned to Mrs. McNurlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hillbillies
Nancy Dalton
Susan Borcher
Jim Larson
Treasury
Trudy Grosze
Pam Johnson
Rest Home Birthday Corner Local Residents Featured
February celebrates Ernest Graham aged 82 on February 2 and Rosa Highland aged 85 on February 26 at the rest home corner notices.
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Ernest Graham
Rosa Highland
Scout News Den 6 Pack 82 Welcomes New Members
Den 6 met February 6 1968 and welcomed Ken Stroh and Rusty Deiles as new scouts. Jack Hinrichs was elected Denner with Chris Schaaf as assistant denner. We prepared invitations for the Blue and Gold Banquet and held uniform inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Den 6
Ken Stroh
Rusty Deiies
Jack Hinrichs
Denner
Chris Schaaf
Haberman Named Oshkosh School Superintendent
Harold Haberman has been named superintendent of Garden County High School in Oshkosh, succeeding Floyd Marian who resigned. Haberman has 13 years in the Oshkosh school system, including nine years as head football coach and four years as principal. High school French teacher and librarian Mrs. Laura Berge resigns to teach at Hiram Scott College in Scottsbluff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh
Harold Haberman
Garden County High School
Floyd Marian
Haberman
Laura Berge
Hiram Scott College
Scottsbluff
Treinen Couple Celebrates 50 Years of Marriage in Laramie
Frank J. Treinen and his wife marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a 3 to 5 pm reception at the Connor Hotel Laramie Room. The couple, married Feb 5 1918 in Sidney, have a son Edward C. Treinen and daughter Marjorie Petersen, with five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
Wye
Frank J. Treinen
Connor
Sandy Thomas
Carlene Jensen
Roger Anderson
Albin
Virginia Cochran
Fort Worth
Texas
Cheri Petersen
Boise
Idaho
Treinen
Sidney
Union Pacific
City of
J. B. Ruttner
Margaret Mathews
Harry Oliverius
Sunol
Mrs Elwell Heads GOP Women Here
The Cheyenne County chapter of the Nebraska Federated Republican Women was organized at a home meeting. Temporary officers include President Mrs John Elwell Jr Vice President Mrs Mary Jane Gottschalk Secretary Mrs Earl Gell Treasurer Mrs G F Bush. Twenty women attended and educational meetings were planned for the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne: County
Nebraska Federated Republican Women
C. J. Cornelius
John Elwell Jr
Mary Jane Gottschalk
Earl Gell
G. F. Bush
Dale Stubblefield
Shelton
Federation
Eva Jean Beltner
Bayard
National Committee
Republican Party
Vo-Tech Scouts Observe Week Candle-Light Service
Vo-Tech Scout Troop 86 and Brownson Patrol 101 plan a candle-light service in WMTS Chapel at 8 p.m. on Sunday to observe Boy Scout week. The service will be led by the Scouts and attended by Dave Bickford Troop 863 leader Bill Jallen Patrol 101 leader and Gene Goben Tinka Tonka District director.
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Vo-Tech
Brownson
WMTS
Dave Bickford
Bill Jallen
Gene Goben
Tinka~Tonka
Named Instructor Of The Month In Dive Business
Robert Clark Jr. was named the outstanding Scouba instructor for January and February in the trade journal Dive Business. He and Mrs. Clark attended the National Sports Goods Show in Chicago when the honor was announced. Clark runs Scouba instruction in western Nebraska and operates the second largest per capita dive shop in the country.
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Robert Clark Jr
Clark
Chicago
Nebraska
Extension Clubs Learn Functional Fabric Finishes
The Du Cum Extension Club met January 31 at 7 30 pm at the Kenneth Larson home with 8 members and 1 visitor Mrs Cliff Parker. Mrs Paul Nagengast chaired the meeting reviewing county club goals and upcoming dates. Mrs Elwin Linton spoke on The History of Voting and the next meeting is February 28 at 7 30 pm at Mrs Waite s with a lesson on Buying Fruits and Vegetables by Mrs Irvin Campbell. Gift won by Mrs Paul Nagengast. Lunch served by Mrs Kenneth Larson Dorothy Larson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Goranson
Cliff Parker
Kenneth Larson
Paul Nagengast
Elwin Linton
Wm. Waite
Irvin Campbell
Dorothy Larson
Honeycomb Extension Club Notes February Meeting
The Honeycomb Extension Club held a February meeting at Mrs. Doug Harlan’s home. President Mrs. George Hart led the session with a council-meeting report and a makeup lesson by guest Rita Golden. A gift was given to her and refreshments were served. The March meeting will be at Mrs. Spencer Cronk’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honeycomb Club
Honeycomb Extension Club
Doug Harlan
George Hart
Rita Golden
Spencer Cronk
County Officials Meet Next Week in Bridgeport
Seven from Cheyenne County attend the Panhandle County Officials Association quarterly meeting in Bridgeport Tuesday. Attendees include Milt Nissen treasurer Ed Swanson assessor Mrs Ruby Henkle Clerk of District Court Ralph Englert Clerk Commissioners W G Smith and Doug Boyd and F Blaine Thompson highway engineer. Secretary of State Frank Marsh and deputy Allan Beerman address the county clerks separately.
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Cheyenne County
Bridgeport
Panhandle County Officials Association
Milt Nissen
Ed Swanson
Ruby Henkle
Ralph Englert
W. G. Smith
Doug Boyd
F. Blaine Thompson
Frank Marsh
Allan Beerman
Currants Prep Tip for Two-Egg Cake Batter
Instructions suggest washing currants in very hot water and draining well before adding to cake batter. The method aims to clean and dry the currants to ensure even distribution and moisture control in a standard two-egg cake.
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Pam Kaus
Patricia Keeffe
Lincoln School of Commerce
Pam
Tony Kaus
Lincoln
Ralph Perkins
Kenneth Perkins
Jed
Bonnie Sewald
Sacramento
Calif
Perkins
Billie Rief
Sheridan
Wyo
Fred Kuchesa
Rushville
George Ray
John Ray
Joe Ray
Chadron
Lynn Rich
Buffalo
James Jo Williams
Louis Johnson
Cheryl Johnson
Colo
Alliance Christian Church
Benna Belden
Connie Krueger
Bret Belden
First Christian Church
Henry Reitz
Judy Weimer
Beth Hiett
Linda Thompson
Steve Steele
Gayle Gass
Beverly Dougherty
Gideons
Wayne Cashler
Harold Peterson
Stan Larabee
Don Krieger
Tallahassee
Fla
Points
Pennsylvania
Robert Clark Sr
Madrid
Spain
Ramon Paz
Kansas City
LeRoy D. Lippstrew
Dale Lippstrew
Dalton
Beta Epsilon Economics and Business Honorary Society
Colorado State University
Cole
Rena McCleneghan
Memorial Hospital
Cheyenne, Wyo
Rogers
Bill Bartlett
Greeley, Colo
Herb Statler
Dale Dress
Lions Plan
Harry Thompson
Raymond Oliverius
Telegraph
Larry Thompson
Alaska
Larry
Rebekah
Noble
IOOF
National Guard Armory
Valentine
OES
Masonic Temple
Sidney High Band
Dave Elis
Francis DeBrunner
Lodgepole American Legion
John Hornicek
Arthur Disney
William Gade
John Oliverius
Phil Quinn
Lodgepole Methodist Wscs
E. K. Yanney
Larry Morrison
Lodgepole Methodist
Floyd Wise
Harold Hernbloom
Ernest Meyer
Lodgepole Me
Thoside
Dave Rentz
Joe Larreau
Tess
Mrs. Cruise
Lodgepole Wscs
G. O. Holtman
Forrest Tremain
Russell Olson
Wayne Campbell
L. E. Lydiatt
Arnold Kehl
Roy Bills
Leonard Bond
Albert Brandl
Lloyd Bondegard
John Hokom
News of
Association
Ruben Mitchell
Tom Hazlewood
Scout News
DEN
Frank Treinen
Mrs. Elwell
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