Local Social Roundup From Weekend Visits and Travel
Ed Runge and wife returned from the Denver convention of Midwest dealers. Mrs. Dick Powell and children from Laramie visit her mother in town. Keith Spiker family hosts weekend guests Mr and Mrs Frame and three sons. Kenneth Fleming and Bill Niemann host guests. Spikers visit Niemanns. Heizer shows recovery. preparations for surgery if needed. Breakware and Rasmussen depart for vacation to San Francisco and Arizona. D. R. Thomas returns from Vostoo pace. Seattle bound Thomas family visitors. Dean Wilson and Vernon Runge travel to a lumberman’s event. return planned. Vernon Runge and son Charles visit Montgomery Alabama after week with Mrs. Runge. Weekend guests include Riggs, Hungerford and George Hungerford of Ft. Collins. Keith Simpson weekend in Denver with daughter and Fred Otrio family. Leonard Fine hosts Mrs Fine’s Denver parents. Germaine Hahler pledges Zeta Tau Alpha at Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Runge
Denver
Mbdamiain
Dick Powell
Laramie
P. Powel
Keith Spiker
Rgi
B Frame
Nvey
Kenneth Fleming
Bill Niemann
Spikers
Niemann
Wesley
Jens Harvey
Heizer
Scottsbluff
San Francisco
Arizona
D. R. Thomas
Thei Satttehee
G. F. Thomas
Seattle
Dean Wilson
Aha
Lupberman
Vernon
R. Runge
Charles
Montgomery
Ala
B. E. Runge
Sidney High School to Administer National Merit Test
Sixteen Sidney High School students will take the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test at 9:13 a.m. on Tuesday March 8. The program awards scholarships and finalists based on test scores, with potential substantial funds and further semifinal and finalist stages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney High
Sidney ‘High School
Larship Qualityingyrest
Ralph
Sperker
Irector
Emis
Borad
Keetiedee
Nari Feito
Oper
Ss Retinas
Funs
Sciimi
Thigdesintio
Inc
Winney
Eehoad
Iin. Editic
Navy airman serves with AEW squadron at Patuxent River
Patuxent River Md. airman Ronald R Humphrey son of Mr and Mrs Free Humphrey of Sidney serves with Airborne Early Warning Squadron Two at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. He reported Jan 20 from the Navy Receiving Station Washington. He entered the Navy in 1956 after finishing high school. Cub Scouts Den 1 JP A had a meeting at Teammy Welch home with bird feeder craft and refreshments provided by Tommy Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patuxent River
Ronald .R. Humphrey
USN
Free
A. Humphrey
Sidney
Naval Air Station
Patuxent
River
Naver
Washington
Navy
Den 1
Jpa
Atlpug
Alt Téommy Welch
Vatter
Tommy
Ruseeil “Jobman
Potter at Merscheimis Hosts Fiveimen't Abaittery Meeting
A dense, informal notice describes a Red Cross class and various club events. It lists dates, times, and places for meetings including Toastmasters Sees Hotel, Educators Club, and joint activities at Gia S Sabe, with reminders about rehearsals and exemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Merscheimis
Slere
Cluw
Pam
Sidney
Educatora Clutx
Peayecins
Mas Cai
Ciob
Ney
Lar
P.m
Gia S
Saidan
Nein Bae Sm . Potter
Sutherland
Avorgas
Pottér Legion
Lester Willoughby Iby
Wedngeday
District Auxiliary to Hold Initiation Ceremony
The Official visit of Mrs. D es Adéotic of McGrew District will be Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Post Home. Initiation ceremonies will be conducted and all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Es Adéotic
McGrew
By Post
Miss Wittig Named Oldtimers and Ladies Contest Candidate
Lincoln Nebraska Wesleyan University pageant notes list candidates for Big Snob Old Grouch title. Elianes Wittig Mona Johnson Marilyn Miller Sharon Petersen vie for Big Snob. Wesley Ballard Everett Davis Jerry Ferguson Charles Lang contend for Old Grouch. Ballots by housing and sorority members determine the winners at the annual formal dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alincoln
Nebrasks Wesleyan
Interfraternity
Coun
Elianes Wittig
Delta Zeta
Fred W. Wittiz
Sidney
Mona’ Johnson
Willard
Serong
Walter E. Day's
Seward
Jerry, Ferguson
Zeta
Phi-‘senior
Miles
Ferguson
Lincoln
Charles Lang
Phi Kappa Tau
Richard H. “Lang
Craig
Monthly Meet Officers Named In B eo-op U P Oldtimers Club
The Oldtimers Club held a chili supper for 50 at the city auditorium basement with Valentine decorations. W J Maring and Everatt Gade led separate business meetings. two officers were elected to vacancies, and next meeting is March 5 for the Birthday Month supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eo - Op
U. P. Oldtimers Club
City Auditorium
W. B. Swenson
Frank Hengl
W. J. Maring
Everatt Gade
John Mellcury
Cecil Wycoff
Dix
William Adams
Leroy Miller
W B. Swenson
Wilbur Glassburn
Valentine Observance Dinner at Ft. Sidney Hotel
The 5S Club hosted a Valentine dinner Friday at the Ft. Sidney Hotel for ten couples. Mrs. Lloyd Talich and Mrs. James Edwards led as decorations chairs. Red hearts and carnations adorned tables while Pinochle honored men and ladies. Edward Teller played piano after dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Sidney
Lloyd ‘ Talich
James
Edwards
Louis Miler
James Edwards
Lloyd
Johnson
Ray
Cruise
Sidney Public Schools Menu for February Week
Menus list daily meals for February 16 to February 22 including navy beans with ham, hot dogs, creamed turkey, macaroni and cheese, and kraut with wieners. Side dishes feature salads, corn, mashed potatoes, fruit cups, desserts, bread, and milk. Specifics include dates February 16 to February 22 and 1950s style lunch offerings.
Muehling Honored By Lutheran Brotherhood
Muehling named Outstanding Individual for new business activity at the President's Club. C Hoel and F Granrud noted Lawrence E. Aden agency leads in sales. the organization reports record business near 220 million dollars in 1959 and over a billion dollars in force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran
Jclub
C. _Hoel
Soi Marx Muehling
Brotherhood
Lawrence E
Aden
Ancora
Coloreel
F. Granrud
Uber Brotherhood
Guest speaker for CWF luncheon in Alliance
Mrs. Bertha Martin of Alliance will address the Christian Women's Fellowship luncheon at First Christian Church starting 12:45 p.m. She recently completed a five month tour of 11 foreign countries and will discuss Christian Ideals of People Around The World. She serves on Nebraska's Christian Church state board and belongs to Alliance Toastmistress Club. she writes poems set to music and believes a smile travels the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Martin
Alliance
Christian Women's Fellowship
First’ Christian Church
Dalton P.T.A. to Present Special Education Meeting
The Dalton P.T.A. will host a panel discussion on Educational Methods and Techniques Used in Special Education at 7 30 p m Wednesday February 17 in the Dalton school auditorium Edward Schinz el president will lead with Darrell Hunt chairing the panel which includes Mrs John Brotherson and Edward Townley superintendent of Dalton Public Schools Jim Butterbaugh will cover the needed physical plant Attendees from Dalton and nearby communities are invited to stay for a social hour and discuss special education needs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Parent-Teacher Association
Dalton School
Edward Schinzel
Darrell Hunt
East Ward
Sidney
John Brotherson
Brotherson
Edward Townley
Dalton Public Schools
Dalton
Jim Butterbaugh
Dance Club Event Is Termed Success
Silver Belles and Beaux Square Dance Club hosted a public dance Friday with Jack Jackson from Columbus Ohio as guest caller. Thirteen squares of dancers attended representing Siney Kimball North Platte Sterling Dix Bridgeport Chappell and Ogallala. Hosts were Mr and Mrs Clyde Cameron and Mr and Mrs Keith Simpson. Next club dance set for February 24 at City Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Belles and
Beaux Square Dance Club
Jack Jackson
Columbus
Ohio
Siney
Kimball
North Platte
Sterling
Dix
Bridgeport
Chappell
Ogallala
Clyde Cameron
Keith Simpson
City Auditorium
Valentine Bridge Club Dinner At Ft. Sidney Hotel
W.N.O. Bridge Club members and their husbands gathered Sunday at Ft. Sidney Hotel for a Valentine dinner party attended by ten couples. Decorations featured red and white carnations and hearts. Two bridge tables were played with honors to John Scholl, Sedgwick, Peterson, and Pattison. Hostess committee included Niebaum Schmidt and Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.N.O. Bridge Club
Ft. Sidney
John Scholl
Dick Sedgwick
Bill Peterson
M. L. Pattison
Dale Niebaum
Carl Schmidt
Martin Grant
Sorority Nominating Committee Appointed
Xi Rho exemplar chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at the home of Mrs. Allen Karnik with Mrs. Charles Dalton assisting. Eleven members attended as Mrs. Jerome Lenzen led the meeting. The group discussed the February 20 scholarship dance and distributed tickets. Officers named as nominating committee were Mrs. Lenzen, Karnik, Lee Stormberg, and Dale Norman. Conversion of Asia was the lesson by Mrs. Martin Grant. Next meeting set for February 29 due to Ash Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Martin Grant
MYF Plans Two Special Events In Near Future
The First Methodist Church Intermediate MYF outlined two events after a Sunday session with 28 members and six counselors present. Rev. Homer Bollinger will speak at a joint sub-district meeting on February 28. A public cafeteria lunch on March 12 at the city auditorium basement will fund camping expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intermediate Methodist Youth Fellowship
First Methodist Church
Rocky Ethridge
MYF
Homer Bollinger
City Auditorium
God
Christ
Jean Davis
Jeanine Thies
Ellen Olsen
Rose Ann Retzlaff
Gary Talich
David Cox
Ann Thomas
Baker Couple Marks 57th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Baker of Sidney observed their 57th wedding anniversary with a quiet family dinner at home. Their daughter and son in law, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Spearow, attended, and friends called in the afternoon. Mr. Baker retired in 1950 after 47 years as a Burlington Railroad maintenance foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O. Baker
Sidney
Paul Spearow
Mr. Baker
Burlington Railroad
Gurley Students Tour American Loan Plan In Sidney
Gurley High School advanced business class spent an hour and a half learning the loan system in Sidney. Raoul C. Nelson, local American Loan Plan manager, explained the operation while students including W. E. Jackson Lavon Rohde Bernice Freudenberg Jolene Larson Donna Praskoul and Alize Bules listened attentively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gurley
Sidney
Raoul C. Nelson
W. E. Jackson
Lavon Rohde
Bernice Freudenberg
Jolene Larson
Donna Praskoul
Alize Bules
Huntsman Hustlers 4-H Club Sets Meeting Times
Fifteen members of the Huntsman Hustlers 4-H Club met February 13 at the Miller home with Charles Stone as guest. Don Ray Cruise led, and members voted to hold meetings at 7 39 p.m. on the second Friday monthly. A talk titled Identifying Weeds was given, calendars were distributed, and last year's reports reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsman Hustlers Crops 4-H Club
Jeanne
Jerry Miller
Charles Stonecipher
Don Ray Cruise
Terry
Lee Spiker
School custodian Otto Breitenbach paints Disney style murals
Wayne New Jersey reports Otto J. Breitenbach and his walls of an elementary school are brightened by murals. The 65 year old custodian is noted as an accomplished artist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne
Otto J. Breitenbach
Easter Sunrise Observance Discontinued in Sidney
The Sidney Ministerial Association voted to cancel Easter sunrise services citing poor attendance and bad weather. Instead, daily Lenten meditations will run April 1 to 14 at First Methodist Church from 12:05 to 12:30, with Good Friday services April 8 at the Methodist church from 12 to 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Ministerial Association
James D. Greene
First Methodist
Heen
Methodist Church
Hoppeses announce birth of son Doug Las Leroy
Douglas Leroy Hoppes and Mrs Glenn Fleppes announce the birth of a son, Doug Las Leroy, at Memorial Hospital at 9:29 a.m. Friday Feb 12, weighing eight pounds, 15 ounces. Grandparents: Marvin Hoppes, Beulah Shoopman of Sidney, and Leonard Shoopman of North Platte. Great-grandparents: Grace Hill of Bayard, T. J. Shoopman of Angora Neb., N Temple of Norcatur Kan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Leroy Hoppes
Glenn Fleppes
Douglas Leroy
Memorial Hospital
Marvin Hoppes
Beulah Shoopman
Sidney
Leonard Shoopman
North Platte
Grace Hill
Bayard
T. J. Shoopman
Angora
Neb
Birth Announcement for Douglas Dean Dobbins
Douglas Dean Dobbins was born at 7:43 am on Saturday February 13 at Memorial Hospital. He weighed seven pounds ten ounces. He is joined by siblings Donald Ray eight, Debbie six, Diane five, and Daryl three. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs R A Shimmin of Tryon Nebraska and Ira Cumpston of North Platte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Dean Dobbins
Donald Dobbins
Douglas Dean
Memorial Hospital
Donald Ray
Debbie
Diane
Daryl
R. A. Shimmin
Tryon
Neb
Ira Cumpston
North Platte
Extension Clubs Meet Across February Activities
Several local clubs held meetings in February. The Du Cum Extension Club discussed Abraham with Mrs. Gerke hosting and Mrs. Jess Higgins presiding. The Goal Gainers Club enjoyed a Valentine party with whist games and prize honors. Handy Fixers Club gathered at the Spearon home for a social evening with travel photos and planned March 8 at Mrs. Bagby’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
du Cum
Howard Gerke
Gerke
Abraham Lincoln
Jess Higgins
William Waite
John Groshans
Kenneth Larson
Norman Swanson
Goal Gainers
Goal Gainers Extension Club
Court Whist
Bill Williams
Herb Statler
Elvin Ehlers
Williams
Low
Harve Talhelm
Handy Fixers Extension Club
H. Glenn Spearon
Spearow
Europe
H. R. Montgomery
Kenneth Bagby
Admitted and Dismissed Names list by city regions
The record lists admitted and dismissed individuals by city regions Sidney Lodgepole and Potter Chappell. Names include Judy Sparks and Cynthia Elias among admitted in Sidney while Toni Davis and others are dismissed. additional entries from Peetz Burgett Peetz and Chappell Henry Kalb appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Judy Sparks
LaVerne Thomas
Donald Dobbins
Gary Simpson
Lumir Musil
Robert Thorpe
Mike Masur
Cynthia Elias
Lodgepole
Edward Waite
Ronald Hunt
Toni Davis
Vincent Schmitt
Harold Smith
Eugene Bonkiewicz
Paul Houser
Nevin Janssen
Burgett Peetz
Audrey Gilbreath
Frank Bayliff Sr. Peetz
Dennis Cates
Wayne Wolverton
Potter
Clyde Shaver
Chappell
Henry Kalb
Birth announcement for Sharon Rose Thomas in Sidney
Mr and Mrs Arno Thomas announce the birth of daughter Sharon Rose at Memorial Hospital at 4 56 am Saturday February 13 weighing seven pounds four ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Arno Thomas and Frank Peetz of Sidney The siblings Timothy four Wally three and Chevyl 19 months are listed as well as the parents residence in Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arno Thomas
Sharon Rose
Memorial ‘Hospital
Timothy
Wally
Chevyl
Frank Peetz
Sidney
Birth Notice for Steven Scott Simpson
Steven Scott Simpson was born at 9 33 a.m. on Saturday February 13 in Memorial Hospital weighing six pounds fourteen ounces. Parents are Mr and Mrs Gerald Simpson. Grandparents listed are Joe Oliverius and Mr and Mrs Harl Vance of Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven Scott
Gerald Simpson
Memorial Hospital
Joe Oliverius
Harl Vance
Sidney
Girl Scout meeting reviews dues and camp plans in Sidney
The February meeting of the Girl Scout Neighborhood Association in East Ward School included 16 leaders and guests Mrs. Wynant and Mrs. Cross. Plans covered New March of Dimes funds, hospital tray favors, cookie sales, Founder’s Day, March Fun Night, and S.O.D. Day Camp for Brownies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout Neighborhood Association
East Ward School
Leslie Wynant
Garland Cross
C.D
Richard Dotts
W. J. Robinson
Max Cory
Juliet Lowe
City Auditorium
S.C.D
Guilding Star Council
Jeaders
Goodall Cedar Point
Ogallala
B. L. Gainsforth
Guiding Star Council
Ordville P.T
Sidney
Dotts
The
Sidney Telegraph
Brownie Troop
Debi Thayer
Sweden
China
Linda Thayer
J. W. Patterson
William Palmer
Pamela Patterson
Jeader
Leo Bolin
Jackie Lautner
Lindy Petersen
Valentine
Karen Herboldsheimer
Mary Ellen White
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Gett
Weithicli
United” States
Miss Wittig
Oldtimers
Edward Teller
Sidney Public Schools Menu
Sovet
TWA
C.W.F
Ft. Sidney Hotel
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Arven Reynolds
Henry Meysenburg
Hex Wolvin
Beta Alpha Chapter
Dick Dotts
Telegraph
Dalton P.T.A
Special Education Committee
Robert Arkeny
Bridge Club
Sorority
American Loan Plan
Huntsman Hustlers
Neves
Cor CA Leas
lLeauers
Sharon Rose Thomas
Steven Scott Simpson
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