Socially Speaking Opens Busy Week in Bridgeport and Beyond
A sweep of local social activity unfolds across Bridgeport and nearby towns. Mrs. R E Franss visits from Bridgeport and shops in Scottsbluff with the Post family and friends. The Clemons family travels to California visiting Los Angeles Pomona Cathedral City and Chula Vista for gatherings including a Richard Clemons birthday party. Veterans of WWI and Ladies Auxiliary attend the February funeral of William E Zehr in Chappell. Several area residents travel for family events and attend church and school conferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Clemons
California
Burdette Clemons
Los Angeles
Pomona
Clemons
Donna Davenport
Cathedral City
Chula Vista
Jesse Collinsworth
Jesslya
Jessica
Richard R. Clemons
Richard
Kenneth Easley
Friendwood
Tex
Lodgepole Valley Barracks
William E Zehr
Chappell United Methodist Church
Ernest Anderson
Ralph Robertson
Amous Hoffert
Frank Steinbeck
Potter
David Ells
Harold Craig
Clark Grieve
A F Whitmire
Frank Longan
Edna Dedrick
Mary Peterson
Phil Crantz
Everett Curtis
Arnold Thurow
Rex Olsen
Walter Kahler
Sidney
Ned J Sandberg
Broadwater
Department of Nebraska
Sandberg
Engagement announced for Kristina Louise Burtless and David Narjes
Mrs William Burtless of Adrian Michigan announces the engagement of her daughter Kristina Louise to David A Narjes son of Mr and Mrs Alvin Narjes of Sidney. Kristina a graduate of Concordia Lutheran College Ann Arbor and Concordia Teachers College Seward Nebraska teaches at St Pauls Lutheran School Kankakee Illinois. David a 1966 Sidney High School graduate works in farming on the South Divide. They plan a June 25 wedding at St Johns Lutheran Church Adrian Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Burtless
Adrian
Michigan
Kristina Louise
David A. Narjes
Alvin Narjes
Sidney
Miss Burtless
Concordia Lutheran College
Ann Arbor
Concordia Teachers College
Seward
Nebraska
St Paul's Lutheran School
Kankakee
Illinois
Narses
Sidney High School
St. John’s Lutheran Church
WWII POW To Speak Monday at Nazarene Church
A Japanese WWII prisoner will speak Monday at 7 30 p m at the Church of the Nazarene in Lincoln Nebraska. Rev John Pattee, a missionary in the Philippines, will recount his China mission and his Japanese captivity with a photo presentation. He is accompanied by Rev Hoyle Thomas Nebraska District Superintendent, as Pattee tours Nebraska this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
10Th
Jackson
John Pattee
Philippines
China
Philippine Islands
Hoyle ‘Thomas
Nebraska
Churches of the Nazarene
Mrs Trask Visits OES Providence Chapter 108
Mrs Trask a visitor of York Chapter was introduced by Worthy Matron Mrs Keith Simpson at the Feb 9 Providence Chapter 108 meeting in the Masonic Temple Reports of visitations were given. Mr Simpson told of the Jan 10 Potter chapter visit by he and Mrs Simpson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Trask
York
Keith Simpson
Providence
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Mr. Simpson
Potter
Simpson
Benjamin Spady
Roy MacAdams
Bridgeport
Charles Grigsby
Spady
Laura Rudd
Simpsons
Ivan Walker
Ed Cole
Rudd
John Luben
Calendar of local club and group meetings and events
A dense listing of February events across communities with dates from Friday February 18 to Thursday February 24. It includes classes, trips, alums, square dances, civic caucuses, various club meetings, and a notice about an upcoming election and organizational changes.
Explorer Post 89 members tour Denver flight training center
Twelve Explorer Post 89 youths and sponsors John Virak and Virgil Lehmkuler toured United Air Lines Flight Training Center in Denver learning on Pilots training simulators. The visit showcased the world’s largest commercial training complex with 26 jet simulators valued over 25 million dollars and a 7.5 million building covering 289000 square feet. The trip aimed to expose youths to airline piloting methods and airport operations at Stapleton Field. The group backs Buffalo Bill Days on Feb 26 with a feed and activities at the National Guard Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Explorer Post 89
John Virak
Virgil Lehmkuler
United Air Lines Flight Training Center
Denver
Stapleton Air Field
National Guard Armory
Birthdays Marked by ES Past Matrons
The Past Matrons Club honored the birthdays of Mrs. Ancel Lewis and Mrs. Ed Henkle at a Monday meeting hosted by Mrs. Virgil Walters with co-hostess Mrs. Roy MacAdam. Director Mrs. G. F. Bush spoke on the Day Care Center. March hostesses will be Mrs. Keith Spiker and Mrs. Rex Olsen. Time and place to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancel Lewis
Ed Henkle
Virgil Walters
Roy MacAdam
G. F. Bush
Keith Spiker
Rex Olsen
Senior Citizens Boost Heart Fund By $65
The Heart Fund card party at the Senior Citizens Center Sunday night drew a good turnout from neighboring towns. A total of $65 was collected for the Heart Fund, with Mrs Loretta Fehringer and Mrs Margaret Nagengast arranging the games and Fern Hjelness, Lilly Meissner, Mrs Art Shuberg, and Mrs John on the lunch committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heart Fund
Senior Citizen’s Center
Loretta Fehringer
Margaret Nagengast
Fern Hjelness
Lilly Meissner
Art Shuberg
John
Blanche Block
Frank Frauendorfer
Ada Seevers
Gertrude Higgins
Jim McCarty
Cecil Hume
Grace Schneider
Ella Kahler
Frieda Harms
Harry Warner
Lucy van Ness
Walter Kaylor
Iva Johnson
Clarence Chambers
Leona Rezanina
Martha Happel
Center
Plans Announce Wedding for Cindy O Connor and George Post
The marriage plans were announced by Cindy O Connor s parents Mr and Mrs Jerry O Connor of Bayard Nebraska. The wedding is set for February 26. George Tim Post son of Dr and Mrs George P Post of Bridgeport and a grandson of Mrs Richard E Fraass of Sidney, will wed after Miss O Connor attended Bayard schools and Post graduates from Bridgeport High School. He is engaged in farming and ranching in the Bridgeport area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cindy Kay O'Connor
George Tim Post
Jerry O'Connor
Bayard
Neb
Mr Post
George P Post
Bridgeport
Richard E Fraass
Sidney
Miss O'Connor
Bridgeport High School
Acrylics Demonstrated For Pen Women In Chadron
Mrs. Frances Campbell presented Fun With Acrylics at the Chadron Branch meeting of the National League of American Pen Women. She showed acrylics as a versatile medium and texture techniques with cellophane. Officers and delegates discussed Biennial Convention judging and district and state appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Campbell
Kimball
Chadron
National League of American Pen Women
Jessie Thompson
Gwen Middleswart
Connie Swanson
Minnie Rhoads
Edith Nelson
Thompson
Marianne Putnam
Lenore Miles
Middleswart
Miles
Nebraska Arts Council
Hazel Geyer
Scottsbluff Elks Visit Sidney Lodge In Initiation Ceremony
The Scottsbluff Elks Club will visit the Sidney Lodge at the local regular meeting on Monday at 7 30 p m. Ten candidates will undergo initiation as the two clubs meet and are greeted by Vince Havorka Exalted Ruler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsbluff Elks Club
Sidney Lodge
Scottsbluff
Vince Havorka
District Lay Leader to Speak at First United Methodist
Fred Lockwood, district lay leader of the United Methodist Church Northwest District, will fill the pulpit at the 8 30 and 11 a m services on Sunday Feb 20 at the First United Methodist Church at 11th and Pasadena. His topic will be Faith Time and Gifts Lockwood is a certified public accountant and lives in Gering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lockwood
United Methodist Church
Northwest District
First United Methodist Church
1Lth
Pasadena
Mr. Lockwood
Gering
Bruns Couple Honored On 60th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Abbe Bruns of Dalton are celebrated for sixty years of marriage with a noon family dinner at Weyerts Church Parlor. 75 friends attended as Floyd Bruns and George Bailey led a program with songs by their family, culminating in a reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbe Bruns
Dalton
Weyerts Church
Floyd Bruns
George Bailey
Ralph Englert
Lincoln
Floyd
Myron Flessner
Roland Schmid
Betty la Bruns
Julie Schmid
Patricia Flessner
Bruns
Chester Bruns
Pine Bluffs
Wyo
Alvin Bruns
Herman Bruns
Harry Thompson
Olin Chibredt
Harold Miller
Lester
Rufenacht
Mattie Rufenacht
Herbert Rabe
Ed Hinrichs
Scott
Edme Flessner
Esther
Rich Thompson
Orville Krauter
Sidney
Archie Greenwood
George Hinrichs
Pete Rufenacht
Louis Bruns
Jake Thompson
William Bartling Jr
Irene Thompson
Thomas
Ed Schmid
Lodgepole
Julie
Michelle
Avoca
Iowa
Patricia
Stanley
Potter
Virgil Horst and Sons
Carl Kraft
Lewis
Gurley
Ed Kraft
Omaha
Evelyn Binns
Council Bluffs
Ralph Enblert
Abbe Biuns
Weyerts Immanuel Lutheran Church
Weyerts
DeMolay Heart Candidates To Be Honored Candidates
Sweetheart candidates and mothers will be honored at 8 p m Sunday in the Masonic Temple social hall. Hopefuls include Laurie Draper Clara Mehling Johna Platz Debby Sherrerd Kathy Kruse and Denise Conger. The Sweetheart will be revealed at a joint DeMolay Job s Daughters dance February 25 at the Country Club with Taurus Band providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Laurie Draper
Clara Mehling
Johna Platz
Debby Sherrerd
Kathy Kruse
Denise Conger
International Order of Job's Daughters
Taurus Band
Daughters Of Gleaners Attend Valentine Tea
A Grace Baptist church event welcomed 36 mothers and daughters for a Valentine tea. Suzanne Paris won the essay contest What My Mother Means to Me and received an overnight case. Officers will be elected at the next Gleaners meeting on March 27 with a garnish program planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Baptist Church
Gleaners
Emil van Mark
Charles Lyon
Mary House
Sharon Levin
Lori Lyon
Mrs. Lyon
Charles Wright
Larry Fisher
Jimmie Phelps
Suzanne Paris
Elizabeth Paris
Paul Levin
John van Mark
Ervin Abold
Ervin Phelps
Lee Curtiss
Betty Shipley
Lyon
Robert Lindsey
Lenten Devotions Begin at First United Methodist Church
Mrs. William Hays led the inaugural devotion titled The Life and Teachings of Jesus at 9 30 on Ash Wednesday morning. Coffee and rolls were served in the Fellowship Hall before the devotion in the sanctuary. The W S C S invites all ladies to the next devotional February 23 at 9 30 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
William Hays
Women's Society of the
First United Methodist Church
Fellowship Hall
W.S.C.S
Reading Is PEO Program Presented by Mrs Knicely
Mrs. Jack Knicely spoke on the program People Who Read at the Feb 7 meeting of PEO Chapter FR. The evening included a book review style entertainment hosted by Mrs Paul Martin with Mrs Gerald Matzke and Mrs Marvin Sherrerd helping. The 21 members heard business conducted by Mrs Matzke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Knicely
PEO
Paul Martin
Gerald Matzke
Marvin Sherrerd
Matzke
Bottle Drive to Support Head Start Kitchen Dishwasher
Head Start parents and volunteers canvass Sidney on Friday and Saturday to collect pop bottles. Proceeds fund the Center’s share of a new dishwasher, with meals prepared in the Head Start kitchen. Call the Greyhound Bus Depot for bottle pickups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Head Start
Sidney
Greyhound Bus Depot
Clarinet Clinic at Chadron College Draws 300 Musicians
A clarinet clinic expected to draw nearly 300 high school musicians will be held at Chadron State College on Saturday February 19. Clinician Dr Donald McUathren of Duquesne University will lecture on clarinet technique and lead small groups. The Chadron State College band will give a concert at 11 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadron State College
Donald McUathren
Dequesne University At
Pittsburgh
American Youth Symphony and Chorus
McCathren
Mrs Benzel Joins Casual Clan Club
Mrs Ruth Benzel joined the Casual Clan Extension Club at the Feb 9 meeting at Mrs Al Maple home with co host Mrs Henry Zich and guest Mrs Jan Devier among eight members Names were drawn for secret sisters and other business concerned the year book Plans were made to visit rest homes Mrs Zich and Mrs Jay Wilson gave the lesson Carpet Trends and explained buying helps with samples The March 8 meeting will be at Mrs Wilsons home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Benzel
Casual Clan
al Maple
Henry Zich
Jan Devier
Zich
Jay Wilson
Wilson
Carpet Trends Studied By Clever Circle
Mrs. Leslie Johnson presented the lesson on Carpet Trends at the Clever Circle Extension Club meeting at Mrs. Robert Rexroth’s home. President Reinhart Franzen chaired the business session and plans for Rest Home entertaining were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Johnson
Clever Circle Extension Club
Robert Rexroth
Reinhart Franzen
Alvin Bauer
Sidney
Cecil Tremain
Also Mentioned on This Page
R.E. Franss
George P. Post
Post
Roy Berry
Irene
Cindy
Ellen Bergner
Cheyenne
Kristi Lynn
Tech-Sgt
John L Bergner
Thomas Ryan
St. Patrick's High School
Ralph Spencer
Evan Riddle
Nichole
Brit Om
John Francone
Nichole Riddle
Michelle Fracone
Mary D. Treinen
Kenneth B. Treinen
Terri Treinen
Dennis Jurgens
Christi
Edward Callahan
William Raddatz
Ken Fehringer
Fort Collins
Colo
Doug Gilpin
Sandy
Mary Raddatz
Rita Raddatz
Karen Fehringer
Larry Kotecki
Roger Gilpin
J.K. Mahr
Mike Klish
Patricia Revesz
Darrel Trumm
Cliff Davis
Steve Treinen
Harry Ramaekers
Andrew Fehringer
Humphrey
Clarence Hare
North Platte
Roy Whiting
Hay Springs
Raymond Wohlers
Marsland
Edward Meier
Ovid, Colo
W.C. West
Medicine Bow
Art Merrick
McFadden
Louisa Lanker
Memorial Hospital
Memorial Rest Home
Daniel Gudhal
Kriss, Jenille and
Aaron
Colorado Springs, Colo
Arlen Kasten
Farmer's Union Co-Op Gas and Oil Co
Farmland Industries
Kansas City
Henrietta Tourney
Henry
Germany
Geraldine
Steven Austin
Steven
Phoenix
Ariz
Irvin Barnard
Karen Sue
W.W. Schultz
D.W. Amerman
Kent Holloway
Todd
G.R. Levy
Dunedin
Fla
Paul Stacy
Baron, Calif
Gerald Schulz
Laramie
Ervin Spencer
Dave Spencer
Rawlins
Glen Bale
Tom
Panhandle Kennel Club
Sal
Arthur Draper
Kenneth Walier
Robert Walier
Louis Barrett
Hazel Ward
Josie Thomas
Sadie Wellbourn
Lois Oloff
Henry Scott
Leonard Vallier
Peetz
Willard Armstrong
Jane Heinberger
Silvan Tadolini
Henry Vallier
Sterling
Almond B. McGruder
Dean Clark
Rick Olson
Don Keiper
S.J. Simmerman
Cora
Jenny
Joanna Thorpe
Neal Thorpe
Salida
Adolph Hauff
Maryland
Fred Backhaus
Debbie
Holdredge, Neb
Backhaus
Mabel Cajahan
Kristina Burtless
Mrs. Trask
OES
Score Keepers School
Cedar Lanes
Potter High School
Prairie Schooner’s Square Dance Club
Mal Minshall
N.F.O
Wheatbelt
Kiwanis Club
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Catholic Daughters of America
Victory Homemakers
Lodgepole City Caucus
City Hall
Trailblazers Antique Car Club
Emil Weyerts
PEO Sisterhood
Lowry Lindell
Tri- County
Stars of Tomorrow Show
Wyo-Braska Diabetes Association
St. Mary’s Hospital
American Legion Auxiliary Unit
Legion Club
Hilltop Homemakers
Mrs. Emerson Ransom
St. Paul’s Fellowship Hall
St. Paul's Ladies Aid
Elks Lodge
Scottsbluff Club
Rotary Club
Alcoholics Anonymous
Christ Episcopal Church
P.m
Pack
Helping Hand Club
Russell Olson
W.S.C
Sidney Lions Club
the Chateau
Sidney Optimist Club
Yendis Cafe
Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club
Saddle Club
Christ Episcopal Parish Hall
Panhandle
Cindy Kay O’connor
Scottsbluff Elks
WSCS
Chadron College
Mrs. Benzel
Casual Clan Club
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