Town Gossip Snapshot of Regional Travels and Visitors
Around the Town items list numerous residents planning trips to Tucson the west coast and Arizona and others returning from visits in California Denver Cheyenne and various Nebraska towns. Notable mentions include KSID manager Dave Young recovering at home and Virgil Boyd of The Chrysler Corp addressing a Western Nebraska Chambers banquet with local dealers and area residents attending in Lincoln Alliance Sidney Bushnell Chappell and Bridgeport communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Elwell Sr
John Elwell Jr
Lee Maddox
Chrysler Corps
Alliance
Virgil Boyd
Chrysler Corp
Boyd
Western Nebraska Chambers of Commerce
Duplicate Bridge Scores Reported at Sidney Meeting
Two and a half tables were in play Wednesday evening in the Marathon Oil conference room. Frances Doran and Fred Stephens won first place with fractional points, while Bill and Mrs. Bill Yester took second. Master points will be awarded at the next meeting on Wednesday February 15. all bridge players are welcome to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Marathon Oil
Frances Doran
Fred Stephens
Bill Yester
Lodgepole Church Launches Mission Study Program
The Lodgepole Methodist Church began its church wide mission study titled Affluence Or Poverty The Dilemma for Christians. The first session Sunday Feb 5 featured a covered dish dinner and film Almost Neighbors with discussion and buzz groups. Mrs Henry Jenik reviewed Keepers of the Poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodgepole Methodist Church
Henry Jenik
Sue Larreau
Dean Christensen
Gary Aten
Ladies Club meeting reports Sioux Army Depot event
The Ladies Club met Wednesday for a noon luncheon at the SOTC cafeteria with nine members present. After lunch a brief business meeting was held and the afternoon was spent playing cards. Mrs. Ron Flaig will host the arts and crafts group on Feb. 15. Mrs. Mike Thomas won the door prize. Hostess for the afternoon was Mrs. Joe Schaf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Army Depot Ladies Club
SOTC
Ron Flaig
Mike Thomas
Joe Schaf
Rites Held For Herman H. Bockstadter
Funeral services for Herman H. Bockstadter 87 of Napa California were held at Gehrig and Son Funeral Home with burial in South Divide cemetery. Survivors include son Gerhart of Napa three daughters Leona Winn Florence Hicks Mildred Shuey two brothers William Hastings John Independence Kansas sister Emma Katzberg Wood River Nebraska and many grandchildren great grandchildren and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman H. Bockstadter
Napa
Calif
Gehrig and Son Funeral
South Divide
Albert Mahr
Henry Laaker
Art Wittig
Louis Nienhuser
Albert Brauer
Herman Reker
Bockstadter
California
Cheyenne County
Gerhart
Leona Winn
Florence Hicks
Mildred Shuey
Richmond
Wash
William H
Hastings
John H
Independence
Kans
Emma Katzberg
Wood River
Neb
Wheat Authority Talks To Lions
John L. Sullivan, president of the Nebraska Wheat Commission, spoke at the Sidney Lions Club noon meeting at Fort Sidney Motor Hotel on Is The Future History of the World Being Written in India Now. He detailed India food growth and distribution and Nebraska wheat’s role, with colored slides. Sullivan recently toured Rotterdam New Delhi Tokyo and other cities. The Lions board meets Thursday at 9:00 am. Guests included Robert Rauner Ray Cruise Lloyd Talich and Don Hoffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Sullivan
Nebraska Wheat Commission
Sidney Lions Club
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
India
Nebraska Wheat
Sullivan
Rotterdam
New Delhi
Tokyo
Board of Directors
Stan Larabee
Robert Rauner
Ray Cruise
Lloyd Talich
Don Hoffman
al Ladine
Lenten Coffee At First Methodist Church Sidney
The First Methodist Church in Sidney held its first Lenten coffee with 60 attendees. Miss Martha Hammond led the program on "Sarah" after a 9:30 am coffee hour led by Mrs. Spearow and assisted by several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Sidney
Martha Hammond
Sarah
Robert Spearow
C. D. Webster
Glenn Hornbeck
Elmer Holtman
Duane Johnson
Sparks Tie The Knot In Bridgeport Church Ceremony
Cherie D DeHaven daughter of Mrs Rita DeHaven and Stanley De Haven married Roger L Sparks son of Mr and Mrs Ted J M Sparks at St Pauls Lutheran Church on January 20. The Rev Jack Thiesen officiated a double ring ceremony. The bride wore bouf fant silk organza with lace and pearls and carried a white Bible and baby red roses. Maid of honor Karen Osborn. best man Neil Sparks. Guests from Hay Springs Rushville Rapid City Scottsbluff Hemingford Chadron Dalton Sidney Lincoln and Gurley attended. The couple reside in Bridgeport and he works for Lyman Richey Sand and Gravel Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherie D. DeHaven
Rita DeHaven
Bridgeport
Stanley DeHaven
Hay Springs
Roger L. Sparks
Ted J. M. Sparks
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Jack Thiesen
Karen Osborn
Neil Sparks
Rushville
Rapid City
S. D
Scott
OES Chapter Reports Lodge Activities and Upcoming Visit
Providence Chapter 108 OES met Wednesday evening with Mrs. Virgil Walters presiding. Mrs. Allen McGee installed as Martha. District 28 supervisor visits March 3 with school of instruction at 2 p.m. and banquet at 6 30 p.m. Reservations with Mrs. Gordon Richards. Meeting at 7 30 p.m. Sunday Feb 26 practice at 1 30 p.m. next stated meeting March 8 at 7 30 p.m. Refreshments hosted by Mrs. Lenhart Schobert and Mrs. Clyde Empson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Virgil Walters
Allen McGee
Martha
Masonic Temple
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Gordon Richards
Lenhart Schobert
Clyde Empson
Need Sales Books Or Office Forms At The Telegraph
Local ad urging readers to visit The Sidney Telegraph at 830llth Ave for sales books and office forms, promising quality items at a good price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Telegraph
Llth Ave
Alpha Iota Met In Ogallala Plans And Service
Alpha Iota chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha met at Mrs. Nor man Stevens home. Five members will attend the district convention in Ogallala Sunday. Names include Mrs. Gordon Johnson Dyle Dillon Don Burrows and Mrs. Robert Bauerkemper. Burrows will file for district coordinator for the state convention in Kimball the first week of June. The group will aid Cheyenne County Historical Association by supplying a weekly guide at the officer's home during summer Thursdays. They meet next Thursday at the museum for cleaning and odd jobs. A card party for members and guests is set for March 4. They spent the evening making St. Patrick's Day favors for Memorial Rest Home trays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Iota
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority
Norman Stevens
Ogallala
Gordon Johnson
Dyle Dillon
Don Burrows
Robert Bauerkemper
Sidney
Burrows
Kimball
Cheyenne County Historical Association
Memorial Rest Home
Hurst Promoted to Airman Second Class
Robert L. Hurst of Lodgepole has been promoted to airman second class in the US Air Force. A computer operator at Grand Forks AFB North Dakota, he serves in the Strategic Air Command maintaining alert intercontinental missiles and jet bombers. He is a Lodgepole High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mekinok
N.D
Robert L. Hurst
Howard L. Hurst
Lodgepole
Air Force
Hurst
Grand Forks Afb
Strategic Air Command
America
Lodgepole High School
Troop 109 Meeting Notes and Indian Costume Plans
Troop 109 met at the Presbyterian Educational Building at 4:00 on February 8, 1967. All members attended. The treasury held $17.82. In our court of honor meeting we discussed making Indian costumes for the Thinking Day program, with Thinking Day on February 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Educational
Lenten Coffee at Light Memorial Presbyterian Church
The first Lenten Coffee session was held Wednesday at 9:30 in the church education building with 30 attendees. Hostesses were Mrs. Elmer Hartmann Mrs Arnold Westerhoff and Mrs Roger Plantz. Mrs Westerhoff led the devotional and Mrs William Hunter spoke on Christian Outreach to the Women of Africa. Next week the lesson will cover Christian Outreach in Feychelles India. All church women are urged to attend each Wednesday before Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Light Memorial Presbyterian Church
Elmer Hartmann
Arnold Westerhoff
Roger Plantz
Westerhoff
William Hunter
Africa
Feychelles
India
Sub Deb and 17 Meet in Joint Club Session
Sidney girls clubs Sub Deb and 17 held a joint Wednesday meeting at Harlan's Bakery. Connie Fleener and Jane Schlaman led the gathering which planned projects including a summer dance a treasure hunt and a pizza party. A joint committee was formed and refreshments were served with brownies supplied by the bakery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney’s
Harlan’s Bakery
Connie Fleener
Jane Schlaman
Extension Clubs Plan Meetings and Activities
Eight members shared Christmas happenings at the Goal Gainers Club meeting led by Mrs. Arnold Westerhoff. The next gathering will be Feb 28 at Mrs. Herbert Stalter’s home with a meat lesson. State Liners Club scheduled Jan 26 to plan year activities and add lessons. Special projects include adopting a Viet Nam serviceman, visiting Rest Home residents, and fair booth planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goal Gainers Club
Arnold Westerhoff
Jack Pfeifer
Westerhoff
Herbert Statler
State Liners Extension Club
Alvin Narjes
Herb Hruska
Viet Nam
Ed Narjes
Ken Fleming
Community club events and fundraisers listed for Feb
Sidney Business and Professional Women's Club meets Feb 13 at Fort Sidney Motor Hotel at 6 30 pm Hospital auxiliary gathers Feb 14 at hospital conference room with lunch provided St Patricks Altar Society offers a smorgasbord Feb 16 serving 5 30 pm Adults 1 25 Children under 12 chairmen Mrs Albert Fehringer with assistants Mrs Robert Grothe and Mrs Maynard Weiser Prairie Schooners Square Dance Club Valentine dance Feb 11 4 H building on fairgrounds 8 pm Past Matrons Club meets Feb 11 at 2 pm at the home of Mrs Roland Biggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Business & Professional Women’s Club
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Sidney
St. Patrick’s Altar Society
Albert Fehringer
Robert Grothe
Maynard Weiser
Prairie Schooners Square
Valentine
Fairgrounds
Roland Biggs
Den 5 Pack 90 Meet Opens With Scout Promise
Den 5 Pack 90 held a meeting on February 7, 1967. The opening featured the Cub Scout Sign and Promise. Roll Call named famous men, Ricky Rush brought treats, and Mrs Beutler read a story about Abraham Lincoln. Cub Scout Sunday is February 12, 1967. We worked on banquet table decorations, heard a closing thought, and sang America. A word puzzle was also done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricky Rush
Census at Memorial Hospital Sees Sixty Patients
At eight a m Friday Memorial Hospital records show 58 inpatients and three babies in the nursery. Listed admitted are Sidney Mrs Karl Person Webb Purchase Terence Fry dendall Mrs Dan Foran Earl Henderson A E Ladine Ed Herbert Benny Rezanina Mrs Harry Sayre Ronald Brunick Don Dean Lawrence Wamsley Lodgepole Wayne Bond Mrs A C Bale. Discharged include Sidney Mrs Clayton Silver David Wheelock Mrs Arthur Chambers Mrs Robert Jensen Machelle Traux Bushnell Mrs Robert Dola ter and son Chappell Terry Akeson Gurley David Christofferson Gering Mrs Guy Tilton Deaths: Mrs Harry Sayre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital
Sidney
Karl Person
Webb Purchase
Terence Frydendall
Dan Foran
Earl Henderson
A. E. Ladine
Ed Herbert
Benny Rezanina
Harry Sayre
Ronald Brunick
Don Dean
Lawrence Wamsley
Lodgepole
Wayne Bond
A.C. Bale
Clayton Silver
David Wheelock
Arthur Chambers
Robert Jensen
Machelle Traux
Bushnell
Robert Dolater
Son
Chappell
Terry Akeson Gurley
David Christofferson Gering
Guy Tilton
Birth Announcements for Ke vin Leo Kurth and Walter Donald Halle
Kevin Leo Kurth and Walter Donald Halle are announced as newborn sons. Kevin Leo was born February 4 at 8 22 p.m. weighing 8 pounds 2 ounces. grandparents Ed Fristrom and Ed Kurth of Bronson Nebraska. Walter Donald Halle was born February 3. sister Kim Rene. grandparents Donald Young and great grandmother Mrs George Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Young
Harold Young
Donald Young
Mrs
Erenest Halle
Laramie
Wyo
Mrs. Halle
Young
Walter Donald Halle
Kevin Leo Kurth
Leo Kurth
Kevin Leo
Ed Fristrom
Ed Kurth
Bronson, Neb
Ernest Halle
Walter Donald
Kim Rene
From Sidney in Honor Band at Hastings College
Hastings College hosts the 82 member Nebraska High School Honor Band for two days with Ralph E. Strous of the University of Denver as guest director. Concert set for 8 p.m. Saturday in Calvin French Memorial Chapel features pieces such as Man of La Mancha and Prelude and Fugue in B flat Major. Selection restricted to top half of juniors and seniors. up to 10 percent from any band. Sidney entrants include Cheryl McHenry, Cynthia Schmale, Ross Hochman, Tom Edwards, Kathy Owen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings - Hastings College
Nebraska
Ralph E. Strous
University of Denver
Calvin French
Hastings
Mitch Leigh
Johann Sebastia Bach
Sidney
Cheryl McHenry
Cynthia Schmale
Ross Hochman
Tom Edwards
Kathy Owen
Leota Cole 69 Dies in Denver Hospital
Leota H. Cole of Bridgeport died Tuesday at a Denver hospital at age 69. Born January 5, 1898 in New Market Missouri, she moved with her parents to Angola in 1903 and had lived there since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Denver
New Market
Angola
Major Oil Action Focuses in Panhandle Nebraska
In 1966 most Nebraska drilling occurred in the Panhandle with Kimball County leading activity. Kimball added 23 new producers, Cheyenne 25, Banner 10, Morrill 7, while Scotts Bluff yielded none. Discoveries numbered four in Kimball and six in Cheyenne. The Denver Julesburg Basin play began earlier in Cheyenne County but Kimball soon dominated exploration and development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball County
Cheyenne County
Banner County
Morrill County
Scotts Bluff County
Denver-Julesburg
Longtime Western Nebraska railroad telegrapher and Bridge agent obituary
The subject spent most of her life in Western Nebraska, serving 49 years as a Burlington Railroad telegrapher and the last 20 as Burlington’s appointed agent at Bridge. She was a long-time member of the Bridgeport Eastern Star chapter and active in the American Legion Auxiliary the VFW Auxiliary and the World War I Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbraska
Burlington Railroad
Burlington
Bridgeport
The
Eastern Star
American Legion Auxiliary
VFW
Labor Supply Down in Southern Panhandle in January
In January the southern Panhandle labor supply fell 20 percent from January 1966, per Francis R. Hiner of the Sidney Nebraska labor office. Demand held steady with 50 open jobs versus 53 last year. Unemployment claims rose slightly from December but remained well below last January. The four-county area saw 95 new applications, 44 placed in jobs, and 48 people used testing programs. The Sidney office serves Banner Cheyenne Deuel and Kimball counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
Francis R. Hiner
Sidney
Nebraska Departement of Labor
Division of Employment
Hiner
Banner
Cheyenne
Devel
Kimball
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ross Barker
Tucson
Mrs. A. S. Hardy
West Coast
Arizona
Thomas E. Kokjer
Dave Young
KSID
J. C. Bush
William Waterson
Texas
Alva Speer
Jerry Robbins
Janice Adamson
Wayne Adamson
Dennis Randolph
Willard Randolph
Don Robinson
Ruth Weible
Tana
Oshkosh
Frank OQ. Robinson
Arthur Stoll
Thomas Sutton
Gary Brue
Linda Sutton
Albert Runion Home
Roland Green
Bob Johnson
Shari
Gayland Bode
Dalton
Guy. Williams
Madrid
George Zimmerman
Big Springs
Zimmerman
Mr. Bond
Bond
Charles Ham
Ken McMillen
Vic Johnson
Pat Saab
A. J. Sargent
Colo
Ival K. Johnson
Alvin Lindfors
Dennis Carland
Broken Bow
Ned
Mrs. Carland
Clarence Hare
Louise Croft
Bridgeport Nursing Home
June Ray
Louise Berta
Gordon Glassburn
Dianne Bonkiewicz
Colleen Whitmer
Cheyenne, Wyo
Joe Bonkiewicz
R. F. Harlan
L. J. Darnall
Arthur Darnall
Ethel Smith
Fort Laramie
Wye
Glen Darnall
Lusk, Wye
Delbert Lessman
B. H. Colling
Stella Wittrock
Wendell Smith
Sidney and
E.sutton Frost
Hilton Food Supplement Corp
San Jose
Lodgepole Church
H. Bockstadter
Wheat Authority
Frank Deaver
Ordville
Gilead
Harry
Orothy) Stein
George
Virginia) Fiehler
Colorado Springs
Robert
Nelson
Bonnie) Melevin
Dean
Kathy
Uis
Gamma Tau
Jallen
Cliff Skrdlants
Tepe Ade Fortes
Roger ‘Sparks
Oes
Roy L, King of
Keith Montgomery
Huron
S.D
James King
Centralia
Gene King
Newark
Ohio
Lee Morrison
Brookville
Hickory House Inn
AAUW
American Association of University Women
McFadden
Fort Sidney Commanding
Jack Flohr
Francis Hiner
Historical Society
Old Post
Herb Rabe
Rabes
Marie Johnson
Telegraph
Sidney In Honor
Leota Cole
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