Around The Town A flurry of local visits and travels
Joy Smith and Norma Kurth spent a week in Colorado Springs babysitting for friends. Mr. and Mrs. Smith traveled to Las Vegas for a turkey shoot where he won 930 prize money and a new bow. Dozens of local residents hosted and visiting included Ringelman, Hermann, Brue, Sutton, and many others from Sidney, North Platte, and nearby towns with multiple gatherings and weddings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy Smith
Norma Kurth
Fon
Trado Springs
Colo
Stanley Smith
Y Smiths
Iley Smith
Las Vegas
Smith
Trailer City School Bus To Resume Operation
Trailer City will resume school bus service with the route run by Mrs Sylvia Spencer and under the management of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Spencer and Mrs Sylvia Spencer. The bus will transport Trailer City children to Sidney schools. Sale of Trailer City to the Spencers is being considered by owners Mr and Mrs Ray Sterrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trailer City
Lloyd Spencer
Sylvia Spencer
Ray Sterrett
Trailer Court
Sidney
Surprise Anniversary Party for Treinen Couple
Friends and relatives surprised Mr and Mrs Matt Treinen at their Treinen home on their 20th anniversary A social gathering included a pitched entertainment event Winners were Emma Kohler high and Joy Hare low among the ladies Chet Phelps high and Rocky Stegeman of Chappell low among the men
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Treinen
Treinen
Emma Kohler
Joy Hare
Chet Phelps
Rocky Stegeman
Chappell
Oscar Wright
Aurora
Neb
Nne
Marcel Fitzgerald
Clarence Couch
Sidney
Everett
Keith
Harold
Berthoud
Cole
Phyllis) Coffey
Wayne
Faye) Parker
Riverside
Calif
Allen
Weiser
Idaho
Joy For An Anxious Age Led By Women At Light Memorial
At Light Memorial Presbyterian Church Women’s Association circle meetings on Thursday they discussed Joy For An Anxious Age and a rummage sale planned for March 3 and 4. Miriam Rachel Circle met at Mrs Edna Dedrick’s home with 12 members and a guest. Devotion by Mrs Sue Harrington. lesson by Mrs H C Nelson. Mary Elizabeth Circle met at Mrs Clarence Castner’s home with 14 members and a guest. Devotions by Mrs Adele Seeger. lesson by Mrs Castner. Ruth Circle met at the church with hostess Mrs Laura Caster. Miss Mable Nielsen gave the devotional and Miss Marie Nicholsen presented the lesson. 12 members and a guest present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Association of Light Memorial Presbyterian Church
Miriam Rachel
Edna Dedrick
Sue Harrington
H, C. Q. Nelson
Mary Elizabeth Circle
Chocolate souffle served with sauce and whipped cream benefits
A chocolate souffle with both chocolate sauce and whipped cream offers enhanced flavor and texture. The pairing adds richness from the sauce and lightness from the whipped cream, creating a balanced dessert experience.
Engagement Announced for Dorothy Hamby and Ernest Radke
Mr and Mrs A C Hamby announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothy Le Hamby to Ernest L Radke son of Mr and Mrs Ray Radke of Big Springs Ned Miss Hamby is a Sidney High School graduate and Memorial Hospital employee Her fiancé is a Big Springs High School graduate who served four years in the U S Navy He works for Consumers Public Power District in Norfolk Neb A wedding is planned for April 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Hamby
Dorothy le
Ernest L. Radke
Ray Radke
Big Springs
Ned
Miss Hamby
Sidney High School
Memorial Hospital
Big Springs High School
U. S. Navy
Consumers Public Power District
Norfolk
Neb
Talent Night at Sidney Country Club Aims to Find Hidden Talents
Sidney Country Club members plan a talent night on March 18 seeking performances. Interested performers must contact Dean Wilson by February 25 to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Country Club
Dean Wilson
Ladies Night At Lions Club Echoes Valentine Event
The Sidney Lions Club held its annual Ladies Night at the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel on Wednesday with a welcome by president Stan Larabee. New members Mr and Mrs Milt Nissen and Mr and Mrs John L Staasch were introduced. Each lady received a corsage and gift as proceeds support Lions youth activities. Henry Gell announced Cherry Pie Day on February 22 at the Old Photo Center corner. Lionsesses bake two pies each. program chair was Paul Martin with helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine
Sidney Club
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Stan Larabee
Milt Nissen
John L. Staasch
Larabee
Henry Gell
Washington
Photo Center
11Th
Illinois
Lions Club
Paul Martin
Charles Willey
Henry Geu
al Brauer
Weyerts Church Observes World Day of Prayer
The American Lutheran Church Women of Weyerts Lutheran Church held a world day of prayer service Friday morning. The theme was Of His Kingdom there Shall be no end from Luke 1 33. More than 80 women attended from Lis co Lodgepole Gurley Dalton and Potter with talks solos and an around the world coffee hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Lutheran Church Women of the
Weyerts Lutheran Church
Queen
Congo Islands
Lavern Flessner
Alvin Danielson
Louis Schmale
Harold Borges
Wayne Bules
Walter Jurgens
Kenneth Miller
Ray Jessen
Floyd Bruns
Roger Franzen
Kenneth Weyerts
George Frerichs
Danielson
Verne Miller
Lisco
Lodgepole
Gurley
Dalton
Potter
Cub Scouts Meeting Recap February 1967
On February 14, 1967, Den 5 Pack 90 met and opened with the pledge of allegiance. Ronnie Mercer brought treats and Ricky Rush shared a story while Don Paxton demonstrated tricks. The group played a game and closed with the Cub Scout Promise and living circle with Ronnie Mercer acting as reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronnie Mercer
Ricky Rush
Don Paxton
Living Circle
Local Sorority Girls Attend Ogallala Meet
Ten members from local Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority chapters attended a district meeting in Ogallala on Sunday hosted at Mrs. B. L. Gainsforth home. Mrs. Don Burrows seeks district coordinator at the state convention in Kimball Neb in late June. The Sidney chapters plan a bid for the 1969 convention. Attendees included Mrs. Burrows Swaim Johnson Dillon Bauerkemper Brumfield Skrdlant Jallen Winston and Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority
Ogallala
B. L. Gainsforth
Don Burrows
Kimball
Neb
Sidney
Jack Swaim
Gordon Johnson
Dyle Dillon
Robert Bauerkemper
James Brumfield
Walt Skrdlant
William Jallen
Eugene Winston
Earl Martin
Phoenix Picnic for Displaced Nebraskans Held Feb 26
The annual Nebraska picnic for displaced Nebraskans in the Phoenix area will be Sunday February 26 at 12 30 PM at Madison Park School 1431 E Campbell. Coffee will be furnished. Mrs Wayne D Cook is in charge of arrangements and publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix Ariz
Madison Park School
E. Campbell
Wayne D. Cook
Sidney Rebekah Lodge Elects Centennial Committee
Rebekahs met on Wednesday with noble grand presiding. Mrs. Oren Cox and Mrs. Lawrence Osborn reported on a Bushnell planning meeting. A Centennial committee was appointed with Mrs. Osborn as chair and members Mrs. Frazee, Mrs. Helzer, and Mrs. Bill Hays. Hostesses for the social hour were Mrs. Cox, Mrs. Helzer, and Mrs. Koehn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Cox
Noble Grand
Sidney Rebekah Lodge
Oren Cox
Lawrence Osborn
Bushnell
Cox
Osborn
George Frazee
Katie Helzer
Bill Hays
Helzer
Frances Koehn
Area Students To Appear In Choir Concert
The Chadron State Choir and the Englaies present a concert in Memorial Hall Auditorium at 3 p.m. Sunday February 19. Six numbers will be directed by students Gail Shoemaker Judy Softley Dennis Warner Phyllis Seim and local directors Gary Fisher Carol Barbury. Alfred R Blinde directs the program open to the public without charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadron State Choir
Englaies
Memorial Hall
Gail Shoemaker
Dalton
Gary Fisher
Sidney
Gilead
Judy Softley
Chadron
Carol Barbury
Mitchell
Stitch N Stir 4-H Club Meets At Krueger Home
The Stitch N Stir 4-H Club held its first meeting of the year at the Krueger home on February 14. Members received ribbons and record books from last year and planned projects for the county fair. Officers appointed by Mrs. Krueger and Mrs. Kurz include Peggy Kettler President, Sharon Gregg Vice President, Connie Krueger Secretary, and Eileen Tobin News Reporter. new members Sharon Gregg, Susan Hare, and Deborah Howe joined, with Mrs. Frank Gregg as guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krueger
Troop 109 meeting notes Feb 15 1967 brief
Troop 109 met at the Presbyterian Educational Building on February 15, 1967 at 4 o'clock. All members were present. Treasury balance is $11.92. Planning the Thinking Day Program with dress rehearsals next week. Program at Central School from 3:00 to 4:30. Report by Joy Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Educational
The
Treasury
Central School
Stuffed Mushrooms With Chicken Spread Idea
Small raw mushrooms may be stuffed with prepared chicken spread to serve as an hors d oeuvre. Mushrooms do not need to be washed. After removing the stems, wipe the caps with a damp cloth.
Meeting Called For Teen Center
A Teen Center meeting is scheduled for Sunday afternoon at the Teen Club. The session begins at 1:30 p.m. An election of officers and board members will be held. All Center members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teen Center
Teen Club
Center
Xi Rho Host Beta Alpha Xi Rho Party Evening
Xi Rho chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority entertained Beta Alpha Chapter members Wednesday night at Mrs. Allen Karnik home. Twenty attendees enjoyed a dessert and cards with a George Washington cherry theme. High prizes went to Mrs. Karl Person Mrs. Clark Wicks and Mrs. Robert Ludwig. Door prizes were won by Mrs. Leo Krieger Mrs. Larry Thompson and Mrs. Doug Earnhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xi Rho
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Beta Alpha Chapter
Allen Karnik
Karl Person
Clark Wicks
Robert Ludwig
Leo Krieger
Larry Thompson
Doug Earnhart
Kemper Cadet Robert Rybolt Promoted to First Lieutenant
Kemper Military School and College in Boonville Missouri announced the promotion of cadet Robert Rybolt to first lieutenant. Rybolt, son of Dr and Mrs R E Rybolt of Sidney Nebraska, serves in Kemper Corps of Cadets under the Army ROTC program. The promotion was announced by Lt Col Benjamin H Purcell and the school board. Kemper reports 560 cadets, the largest in 123 years, and notes it is the oldest military school west of the Mississippi. It has been designated an honor military school by the Army since 1914. The school’s graduates will attend over 100 colleges this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Rybolt
R. FE
Rybolt
Sidney
Neb
Kemper Military School and College
Boonville
Kemper
Corps of Cadets
Department of the Army
R.O.T.C
Benjamin H. Purcell
John E. Gould
Mississippi River
Wyoming Dean's honor roll student named
Roger Young of Sidney is among 440 students qualifying for the Dean's honor roll for the University of Wyoming fall semester 1966-67.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Young
Sidney
University
Lenten Coffee at Light Memorial Church Holds Second Session
Twenty eight women met at 9 30 in the church education building for the second Lenten Coffee and devotional period. Mrs Clarence Castner led the devotional and paced the lesson Christian Outreach in Seychelles India by Mrs William Hunter. Social hour was organized by Mrs Castner Mrs Gordon Fuller and Mrs Don Beniske. The next meeting will feature a book review Take My Hands by Dorothy Wilson with Mrs Hunter presenting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of Light Memorial Presbyterian Church
Clarence Castner
Feychelles
India
William Hunter
Dorothy Wilson
Memorial Hospital Census And Admits At 8 A M
At Memorial Hospital the 8 a m census shows 47 patients and one baby in nursery. Admitted are Tina and James Ash, Brian Sherlock, Mrs Floyd Armstrong, Cliff Hammond, Mrs Clyde Gorsuch, Mrs Robert Kenzy, Mrs Ron Krueger, David Hill, Earl Pace and more. Birth listed a son to Clyde and Clyde Gorsuch. Deceased include George Young, William Walsh and Dean Hagemeister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital
Sidney
Tina
James Ashmore
Brian Sherlock
Floyd Armstrong
Cliff H.hammond
Clyde Gorsuch
Robert Kenzy
Ron Krueger
Peetz
David Hill
Lodgepole
Earl Pace
Ralph Henkle
Verna L. Pearson
John Schlesselman
Elizabeth Cunningham
Harold P. Craig
Elmer Halsey
Kevin Miller
Neal Tank
Dan Dean
Thure Sallberg
Bert Britton
Leroy Dickinson Gurley
Louis Miller
Donald Bremer Lodgepole
George Young
William Walsh
Dean Hagemeister
Lodgepole Valley cookout and bingo eve events
Readable notices for community events include a Wednesday covered dish supper at Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club with meat and coffee provided, followed by bingo. a Thursday St Patrick’s Altar Society smorgasbord with adult and child pricing. and a Sunday anniversary observance for Mr and Mrs Frank Deaver. The Plains Historical Society meets in Kimball at the courthouse. a VFW auxiliary meeting Tuesday evening notes a change of venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club
St. Patrick’s Altar Society
Frank Deaver
Ordville
the Plains Historical Society
Kimball
Neb
NARCE Plans August Sioux Army Depot Reunion
J L Hettinger of the local NARCE chapter spoke at the IOOF Hall Sid ney meeting inviting all members to join the first annual reunion of former Sioux Army Depot employees in August during the Cheyenne County Centennial. Chapter 892 officials pledged full support and praised the invitation. Marshall Larkins led the session with Blanche A Humphrey as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Hettinger
National Association of Retired Civil Employees
NARCE
IOOF
Sidney
Sioux
Cheyenne County
Hettinger
Mr. Hettinger
Marshall Larkins
Blanche A. Humphrey
Linda Mae Penick Weds James Kerby in Arvada Colo
Mr and Mrs George Penick of Potter announce the marriage of their daughter Linda Mae to James Kerby son of Mrs Lucy Heath of Fort Collins. The wedding occurred February 4 in Arvada Colorado. They reside at 4514 Field Street Arvada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Penick
Potter
Linda Mae
James Kerby
Lucy Heath
Fort Collins
Arvada
Colo
Field St
Honored Charter Members Mark Elks Lodge Meeting
Drove 94 of Sidney's Elks Lodge honored charter members at a Monday night meeting. Rollie Waite presided with 36 members present. a $10 donation supported sending local girls to Girls State. Plans for Panhandle County Officials meeting were set. prize drawings favored Baker and multiple members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.C. Jelinek
Lawrence Brachtenbach
Ada Sayre
John Engel
Bernice Hunt
Maude Quelle
W. B. Swenson
Frank Morey
John Peetz
Pearlie Copley
J. B. Ruttner
Frank Baker
BPO
Does
Sidney’s Elks Lodge
Rollie Waite
Panhandle
Mel Crom
Myron Peter
Ruttner
George Coleman
Swenson
Eugene Winston
Engel
Eugene Darnsteadt
Jelinek
Waite
L. O. Witters
Robert Jones
Baker
C. J. Tomasello
Frank Loebe
Curley Doggett
Soldier Jam es L. McCaig Arrives in Vietnam
Army Private First Class James L. McCaig, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank McCaig of Sidney, arrived in Vietnam with the 3rd Battalion, 39th Infantry, part of the 9th Infantry Division. A grenadier in Company C, he entered the Army in April 1966. His wife Ruthann lives in Dix Route 1 Box 206.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Army
Vietnam
James L. McCaig
Frank McCaig
Fifth Ave
Sidney
39Th Infantry
9Th Infantry Division
Ft. Riley
Kaw
Ruthann
Box 206
Dix
Private Bond completes 14 week automotive repair course
Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland Private Ralph L. Bond 22 son of Mr and Mrs Leonard B Bond Lodge Pole completed a 14 week automotive repair course at the Army Ordnance Center and School Aberdeen Proving Ground Md Feb 3 He was trained in maintenance and repair of engines for the Army s tracked and wheeled vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Ralph L. Bond
Leonard B. Bond
Lodgepole
Army Ordnance Center and School
Army
Troop 94 Meeting Recaps February Activities
Troop 94 held a Monday after school meeting at South Ward. Lynda Wiedeburg reports on sessions about February's special days, games, and news from other countries, plus treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troop 94
South Ward
Lynda Wiedeburg
Troop 130 Girl Scout Meeting At Presbyterian Church
In a February 15 1967 gathering the Centennials brought treats as the 7 67s played TIRO to open. The Trail Blazers visited Mrs Sembeck in hospital while all signed valentines for Mrs Gainsforth and Mrs Goodall. Four girls were absent. The Sassy Sioux sang a closing song after practicing a play. Johna Platz, reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Centennials
Trail Blazers
Sembeck
Gainsforth
Goodall
Prairie Schooners
District 38N Lions Peace Essay Winners Named
Carol Yamamoto, 16, Ly man High School junior won the District 38N Lions Peace Essay contest. Second place went to Bill McBride of Brule, with awards presented by district governor Harry Knight of Hemingford. The first place essay advances to state competition. 324 local essays and 21 district entries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Yamamoto
Lyman High School
Lions International
Lions Cabinet
Bridgeport
Bill McBride
Brule
Lions
Harry Knight
Hemingford
Sidney Lions Club
Vickie Peters
Sidney High School
Engagement announced for Janice Willman and Robert Rowan
Mrs Mildred Willman of Gering announces the engagement of her daughter Janice to Robert Rowan son of Mr and Mrs Neal Rowan of Gurley Miss Willman is employed by Hiram Scott College Her fiance is a senior at Hiram Scott and will graduate in late summer No wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Willman
Gering
Janice
Robert Rowan
Neal Rowan
Gurley
Miss Willman
Hiram Scott College
Hiram Scott
Southern Cornbread For Stuffing Omit Sugar In Traditions
A cooking note advises using a traditional Southern method by baking cornbread to use in turkey stuffing and omitting sugar from the corn bread.
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Tly
Wea
Joyce Robinson
Grant
Ifarold Hermann
L. L. Rinehart
Larry Golden
Dale Brue
Richard Fiyzate
North Platte, Neb
Kent Richards
Commerce Cit
QO. W
Charles Taylor
Lander, Wyv
Harold Christenson
Harry Gallen
Irs
Dallas Sieckmann
Love
Sice
S. Sieckmann
Wheatbelt
Ey Dau
Sieckmann
Greenlees
Conann
Loveland
Mon
Homer Ben
O'Neill
Don Tuch
Juli
Gene Lienema
Ken McMillen
Ham
Ayovining
North Platte
San Francisco
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
Lienemanns
Charles Home
Tone
Wayne Bauerjive
West Coast
San Neice
Sace
Bauer
Mike O’hare
Wash
Iper
Tom Adams
Se, Idaho
Lebanon
Ore
Sidneyite
Detr
Anna Smith
al Rahe
Fred Wittig
Irene
Elmer Wittig
Bill Sutton
Oakland
Thomas Sutton
Linda Sutton
Gary Brue
John Pullen
Oshkosh
Betsy Purchase
Mrs. Purchase
Gilbert Blanchard
Bec’ Lynn
Lauren Purchase
Purchase
Clifford Davidson
Delbert
Robbie Reod
Ulrmis
Vernow Cod
Elma Hawk
Rick Ewert
David 3Rauer
Robbie
Ron Hunt
Scottsbluff and Gering
Hunt
Caleb Payne
Mr. Hunt
Oscar Hatcher
Bob Kennon
James Snyder
Laramie, Wyo
Roy Burrows
Atwood
Delmer Hardin
Leonard Tschacher
Ron Mel Irvin
Dennis Bargen
Tony Amateis
Emil Kleich
Joseph Lojka
Hunley
S. Dak
Ludwig Schroeder
David City
Nebr
Mr. Schroeder
Heyo Schroeder
Lillian Ewert
A. R. Rogers
Poca
Tello, Idaho
James E. Bohac
Susan
Becky
Trailer City School Bus
Weyerts Church
Phoenix
Rebekahs Met
Joy Reed
A*ae
University OF Wyoming
Josritas
VFW
Legion Club
Johna Platz
Lyman
Janice Willman
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