Birthday dinner honors Andy Rapp at home
A dinner at the Andy Rapp home marked Andy Rapp's 80th birthday with many relatives and friends in attendance. Notables included Mr and Mrs Arther Rapp, Rudolph Franklin from Hastings Neb, Adolph Rapp of Minden Neb, Hannah Swedberg, Harry Elsam from Holyoke Colo, Victor Rapp of Sidney, Earl Hochwerter and family from Colorado Springs, Wayne Rapp and sons of Boulder Colo, Edward Bowman of Baltimore Md visiting with Mr and Mrs John Bowman. Bowmans are military and headed to San Francisco en route to Vietnam. They visited Sterling Colo earlier this week and will dine with Mr and Mrs B D Hammond tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Rapp
Arther Rapp
Rudolph Franklin
Hastings
Neb
Adolph Rapp
Minden
Hannah Swedberg
Harry Elsam
Holyoke
Colo
Victor Rapp
Sidney
Earl Ho=wetter
Colorado Springs, Colo
Wayne Rapp
Edward Bowman
Baltimore
Sunol Couple Announces Engagement of Sharon Fenske
Mr and Mrs A J Fenske announce the engagement of daughter Sharon to Gary Church son of Mr and Mrs Russell Church both of Sunol. Miss Fenske and Mr Church are Sunol High School graduates with Miss Fenske at Parks Business College Denver and Mr Church employed as Union Pacific depot agent in Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Fenske
Sharon
Gary Church
Russell Church
Sunol
Miss Fenske
Mr. Church
Sunol High School
Parks Business College
Denver
Union Pacific
Sidney
Mourine Rapp
Marlene Jean
James L. Higgins
Myrtle Higgins
Jess Higgins
Gurley
Miss Rapp
Sidney High School
Gurley High School
University of Wyoming
Travel Talk At Suno Garden Club Meeting
Mrs Myron Carlson of Chapell spoke at the Suno Garden Club meeting held February 18 at Mrs Cecil Tremain home. She described her trip to Australia and New Zealand. Nine members and guest Mrs Robert Rexroth attended. Mrs Sam Irwin gave The Flower Of The Month talk. Mrs Bill Gade presented nomenclature. Mrs John Webb demonstrated three crescent shaped floral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Carlson
Chappell
Suno Garden Club
Cecil Tre~main
Carlson
Australia
New Zealand
Robert Rexroth
Sam Irwin
Bill Gade
John Webb
Troop 109 Plans Window Display For Girl Scout Week
Troop 109 met in the East Ward School basement with Mrs. Snyder and Mrs. Borcher to fix window plans for Girl Scout Week. The display will be placed in the Army Store window. Ronda Portz reported on badge work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Ward School
Snyder
Borcher
Heart Sunday drives $1051.65 in Sidney fund drive
Heart Sunday contributions from Sidney residents totaled 1051.65 with most counted. Chairwoman Mrs. Curley Doggett announced last night as 122 volunteers conducted a door to door canvass. Remaining envelopes will be opened soon and a final figure announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heart Sunday
Sidney
Curley Doggett
Heart
Heart Fund
Nebraska Heart Association
4-H Club Meeting Plans New Projects
The meeting opened with a game bear hunt and completed name slips. Mrs. Burdorf reviewed project manuals while members chose Let's Cook and Beginning Baking. We agreed to meet at members' homes and set the next gathering for March 12 at Burdorf's house. Del Rae Beermann spoke on the 4-H calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Burdorf
Burdorf
del Rae Beermann
Sunny Truss
Grace Baptist Church Family Night February 27
Grace Baptist Church of Sidney hosts Family Night on Sunday February 27 with a 5 p.m. pot-luck dinner and a 7 p.m. speaker program by Dr. J. Glenn Discoe president of Baptist Bible College of Denver. The event is sponsored by the Gleaners Missionary group and open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Baptist Church of
Sidney
Gleaners Misc Sionary Group
Glenn Discoe
The
Baptist Bible College of Denver
Concert Choir From Colorado State to Sing in Sidney
The Colorado State University concert choir, 65 members strong, will present a program at Sidney High School on Wednesday March 16. The appearance is sponsored by the Sidney High School band and vocal departments and the athletic department. The choir has been invited to perform at the Music Educators National Conference in Kansas City the following weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado State University
Sidney High School
Kansas City
Sidney
Church Group On Ski Trip From First Christian Church
The Christian Youth Fellowship group returned from a ski trip on Saturday Feb 19 spending the day at Happy Jack Recreational Center near Laramie Wyoming. Several had never skiied before and learned the sport on the trip. Participants included Nancy Hiett Marlene Rapp Jim Higgins Vicki Peters Nancy von Forell Jim and Gail Bosley sponsor Paul Sheaman and Mr and Mrs James Bosley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Youth
The
First Christian Church
Happy Jack
Laramie
Wyoming
Nancy Hiett
Marlene Rapp
Jim Higgins
Vicki Peters
Nancy von Forell
Jim
Gail Bosley
Paul Sheaman
James Bosley
Rebekahs Meet at Sidney IOOF Hall
The Sidney Rebekah Lodge met at 2 p m Wednesday in the IOOF Hall basement with ten members answering roll call. Mrs Pearl Simpson presided. A birthday party for Rebekah members is set for Monday Feb 28 at 7 30 p m. Mrs Tremain gave a devotional, Mrs Bales presented The Year Ahead, and How To Use The Bible was read by Mrs Simpson. The next meeting is March 9. Canasta followed the business session with hostesses Mrs Tremain and Mrs Bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Rebekah Lodge
IOOF
Pearl Simpson
Rebekah
A. R. Tremain
Amy Bales
Simpson
Tremain
Nancy Peetz Honored on 16th Birthday
Nancy Peetz celebrated her 16th birthday hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Burgett Peetz and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Peetz. Held February 20 in the Yendis Party room, guests included Nancy's classmates and Diane and Mike Bonkiewicz of Cheyenne Wyoming. The party featured dancing, gift opening, and music themed cakes decorated by the Peetz families with Helen Krajewski assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgett Peetz
Larry Peetz
Helen
Norma Krajewski
Nancy
Yendis
Diane
Mike Bonkiewicz
Cheyenne
Wyo
Bure Gett Peetz
Helen Krajewski
Engagements Are News in the Sidney Telegraph
The Sidney Telegraph notes that engagements are news and printed free of charge. It invites readers to submit engagement announcements for print and explains there is no fee for printing pictures and stories of engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Telegraph
Social Desk
Belles and Beaux Square Dance Club meets at Central School
The Silver Belles and Beaux square dance club held a Wednesday evening event in the Central School auditorium with four squares. Ken Pittam led calling, while Mr. and Mrs. Einsphar taught a new round dance, Jambalaya. Guests from Otis Colorado to Kimball were present and Johnny LeClair will guest call in Kimball on March 25. A April caller is planned after a board meeting. Harold Lessman and Ed Bauer hosted the social hour. next dance is March 9 at Central School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Belles
Beaux Square Dance Club
Central School Auditorium
Ken Pittam
Everett Einsphar
Leroy Beattie
Otis
Colo
Ralph Pleper
Sterling
Carl Hazelworth
Fort Morgan
Harevey McCormick
Sedgwick
Orville Pittam
Lon Martin
Kimball
Johnny LeClair
Harold Lessmans
Ed Brauers
Central School
Church Observes Compassion Week in Sidney
The First Christian Church of Sidney held Week of Compassion events with a congregational fellowship dinner. The observance aligns with One Great Hour of Sharing, supported by Church World Service and World Relief groups. After dinner a Shell Oil produced film Food or Famine was shown. A free will offering was collected and Mrs. Kyle Mines led the devotional and offering dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church of
Sidney
First Christian Church
United States
Church World Service
Shell Oil Company
Kyle Mines
LPV Saddle Club Meets at Lodgepole Valley Clubhouse
The LPV Saddle Club held a meeting at 7:30 p.m. with members and guest Roger Marty present. Wes Jensen reported on monthly activities including a film on The Arabian Horse and guitar songs by Rev. and Mrs. Paul Nystram. A March ride is planned for March 27 at 1:30 p.m. from the clubhouse, followed by a potluck at 6 p.m. Guests welcome. next meeting set for March 30 at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club
Roger Marty
Wes Jensen
Paul Nystrom
George Washington
Paul Roberts
Butch Boeshart
Paul Hecker
Dean Olson
LWML Meeting in Kimball Sets Spring Rally Theme
A Kimball gathering of Cheyenne Zone LWML officers from Trinity Cheyenne Our Savior Burns Pine Bluffs Kimball Potter Gurley Trinity South Divide and St Pauls Sidney met Feb 22 to plan the Spring rally. Rev Bornemann Cheyenne opened the meeting and Mrs Sorge Gurley led the business session. Rally at Trinity Cheyenne Apr 24 with registration 2 to 2:30 pm. Let Your Light Shine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne Zone
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League
Trinity Lutheran of
Correction . Museum Seeks Historical Items
Mrs. Francis Hiner, who catalogs artifacts in the Cheyenne County museum in the old Sidney Library building, will be on hand for the next three Wednesdays to receive and record any historical items brought in for display. Donors are asked to bring items on Wednesday afternoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Hiner
Cheyenne County Museum
Sidney
Gamma Tau Plans Party at Memorial Rest Home
Gamma Tau chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha met at Mrs. Eugene Winston’s home to plan a spring rush party. Before planning they assisted at a bingo party for Memorial Rest Home residents. Next meeting at Mrs. Dale Schoon’s home on Mar. 10 with Mrs. R. H. Wester assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamma Tau Chapter
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority
Eugene Winston
Memorial Rest Home
Rest Home
Dale Schoonover
Winston
R. H. Wester
Extension Clubs Meet on Lincoln’s Birthday Notes
Friendly Neighbors Club gathered Thursday afternoon February 10 at Mrs Julia Rasmussen home with all but three members present. President led opening, songs were sung including the prayer song, visitors Mrs Pearson Mrs Reimer and Mrs Woten. Reimers showed Africa pictures. Lunch served by hostess. Next meeting in March at Harry Stately home. Reported by Mable Miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Neighbors Club
Julia Rasmussen
Lincoln
Pearson
Reimer
Woten
Plainview Extension Club Lesson on Poisoning Dangers
Plainview Extension Club met February 9 at Mrs. Stewart Brown’s home with eight members. Mrs. Russel George titled the lesson We Are Sur rounded by Poisons, stressing household product poisoning risks and labeling and safe storage to protect children under five. members received a poison counterdose chart and local Poison Center info.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russel George
Plainview Extension Club
Stewart Brown
Bridge For Heart Fund draws 180 women to play
Women opened their homes Tuesday for a Bridge For Heart Fund event hosting 180 players. Afternoon prizes went to high score winner Mrs. Gordon Tobin with co host Mrs. Neil Allison, and many second highs listed among a long group of hostesses and players. Evening session also hosted by multiple women with high score prizes awarded to Mrs. James Snyder and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Wright
Matt Janda
J. D. Olinger
E. R. Jimerson
John Peetz
Kenneth Peetz
H.C. Craig
E. S. Stokes
Lawrence Brachtenbach
Kenneth Wickstrom
Lloyd W. Carr
Carl Schmidt
James Snyder
Richard Thailing
M. L. Pattison
Harold Chaffee
John Rankin
Neil Alisson
Lewis Mehling
Glen Houtz
W. T. Miller
Ralph Cox
George Hinn
Jim Cantrell
4-H Club Meetings and Sidney Wranglers Events
4-H club notes report meeting proceedings with president Gary Kurz leading a discussion of projects and refreshments. A bake sale to fund rain slickers was planned for March 5 at 9 30 a.m. at Town and Country Market. The Wilson family provided refreshments and future lessons cover horse anatomy parts and gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T-Bone
Gary Kurz
Carl Kurz
Leonard Beyer
Robert Benzel
Sidney Wranglers
Sidney Wranglers 4-H Club
Wilson
Pat Bauerkemper
Poison topics dominate Bakers Dozen club meetings
The Bakers Dozen Extension Club met at Mrs. Jerome Coleman’s home Feb. 22 with eight members and three guests. Slides on poisons in the home followed discussions of experiences with poisons. A March 23 meeting was planned at Mrs. Rosemary Colling’s home, with Juliet group meeting Feb. 23 at Mrs. John Sell’s home and guests present. Mrs. Georgian Cerny of Rest Home was welcomed to the club. The March 23 lesson at Mrs. Rodney Mathewson’s home was We Are Surrounded By Poisons. A school board term clarification corrected a March 1 caucus report. actual expiring terms are Mr. Underdown and Carl Christ Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Homemakers
Tom Smith
E.R. Braithwaite
Victory Homemakers Extension Club
Jack Wiedeberg
Clarence Triska
Ted Reisner
Bakers Dozen Extension Club
Jerome Coleman
Rosemary Colling
Juliets
John Sell
Don Benisek
Harry Anderson
Gene Sell
Eldon Petersen
Georgian Cerny
Jim van Mark
Rodney Mathewson
Sidney
John Underdown
H.C.Q. Nelson
Underdown
Carl Christ Jr
Catholic Youth Rally in Sidney February 27
Teenagers from Catholic high schools will explore faith at a youth rally on Sunday February 27 at St Patrick’s High School Sidney. Speakers include Rev Hubert Spanel from Grand Island, John Early from Central Catholic Grand Island, and Georgia Glass from University of Nebraska. Topics cover Christian teen life, responsibility to witness, and the Apostolate of the Youth. Senior and junior student council members of St Patrick’s will lead discussion groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s High School
Hubert Spanel
Grand Island
O’conner
Neb
John Early
Central Catholic High School
Georgia Glass
University of Nebraska
Cadet S/Sergeant Rybolt Named Kemper Raiders Cadet
Cadet S/Sergeant Robert Rybolt, son of Dr and Mrs R H Rybolt of Sidney, selected for Kemper Military Academy Raiders 35 cadets. Raiders require strong academics, leadership, high PT score, marksmanship, and rugged training willingness as Kemper marks 122nd year. University of Colorado notes Rodney Vaughn performed in first master organ class led by Arthur Poister. Midland College A Cappella Choir to tour March 17 27 with local participants and home concert April 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemper Military Academy
Robert Rybolt
R. H. Rybolt
Sidney
Raiders
Kemper Military School and College
Boonville
Kemper “Raiders
Kemper
Mississippi River
Department of the Army
University OF Colorado
Vaughn
Hindemith
Community club events in Fort Sidney notice
Saturday Feb 26 Prairie Schooners Square Dance Club at the 4-H building 8 p.m. Dancers and spectators welcome. Monday Feb 28 Sidney B P W meets at Fort Sidney Motor Hotel 6:30 Rotary Club 6:15 p.m. Kiwanis Club 6:30 Sidney Country Club Rebekahs birthday party IOOF Hall 7:30 p.m. All members urged to attend. Tuesday Mar 1 Sidney Newcomers Club 7:30 p.m. Fort Sidney Motor Hotel newcomers welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Schooners Square Dance Club
Sidney B&pw
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club
Sidney
Rebekahs
IOOF
Sidney Newcomers Club
Census at Memorial Hospital Reports 53 Patients
At Memorial Hospital the 8 a.m. Friday census shows 53 patients and two babies in nursery. Admitted include Robert D. Reeder Elmer Krueger John Pyles Mrs John Ehrman Mrs Clifford Wolf Mark Clinton Thomas Hass Lodgepole Mrs Arnold Michelman Jolene Block Julesburg Mrs Henry Schutte. Dismissed include Linda Thompson Mrs Augustine Caberra Mrs John McHenry Rose McFadden Mrs George Campbell Frank Dickes Cynthia Nelson Mrs Glenn Leiding Mark Dvorak Mrs Ray Johnson Peetz Mrs Alfonse Schumacher Gurley Chris Rohde. A girl was born to Mr and Mrs Walter Shaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital
Sidney
Robert D. Reeder
Elmer Krueger
John Pyles
John Ehrman
Clifford Wolf
Mark Clinton
Thomas Hass
Lodgepole
Arnold Michelman
Jolene Block
Julesburg
Colo
Henry Schutte
Linda Thompson
Augustine Caberra
John McHenry
Rose McFa
Connie Jo Shaw Born to Shaw Family at Peetz
Connie Jo Shaw, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Shaw of Peetz Cole, born February 23 at 12 23 p.m. weight 6 pounds 13 1/2 ounces. Grandparents include Mrs. Howard Steinbuecher of Scottsbluff and Mrs. Walter L. Shaw of Sacramento. Great grandparents listed as Han Struve of Peetz Cole and Mrs. Lina Paintinger of Munich, Germany. John Walter Wilson and Mrs. Richard Wilson announce a son born February 23 at 2 36 a.m. weight 8 pounds 8 ounces. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wilson of Lemoyne Ned and Mrs. Etta Casey of Grand Island. Great grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Dader of Grant Island and Mrs. Lemoyne Wilson of Lewellen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Jo Shaw
Walter Shaw
Peetz
Cole
Connie Jo
Howard Steinbuecher
Scottsbluff
Walter L. Shaw
Sacramento
Calif
Han Struve
Peetz, Cole
Lina Paintinger
Munich
Germany
John Walter Wilson
Richard Wilson
Cedar Bluff Ranch
Broadwater
Walter Wilson
Lemoyne
Ned
Etta Casey
Grand Island
J. H. Dader
Grant Island
Lemoyne Wilson
Lewellen
Gurley Junior ENTEs Box Social to Fundraiser
The Gurley High School junior class will sponsor a box social on February 26 at 5 30 p m in the school gym. Prizes will be awarded for the best decorated boxes in three divisions kindergarten through sixth grade junior high through high school and adult. After the box social supper at 7 p m the Gurley High School volleyball girls will sponsor a nickel carnival. Advance tickets are on sale from the girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gurley High School
Shrine Club To Meet In Chappell February 27
Chappell Lodgepole Valley Shrine Club hosts a monthly covered dish dinner at the Masonic Temple February 27 at 6 30 p m. In charge of refreshments are Carlos W. Hafer H H Reese Barton S Armstrong and H A Talbott Louis M. Vance will provide entertainment Past presidents will greet attendees All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chappell
Lodgepole Valley Shrine Club
Masonic Temple
Carlos W. Hafer
H. H. Reese
Barton S. Armstrong
H. A. Talbott
Louis M. Vance
Sid ney man promoted to Fabri Tek Sales Coordinator
Eardley L. Ham of Sidney has been promoted to Sales Coordinator at Fabri Tek Corporation in Minneapolis. He joined the Amery Wisconsin plant in August 1964 and has received three promotions, now taking an administrative executive role. He is married to Beverly Van Nice of Rapid City and has two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eardley L. Ham
Charles E. Ham
Sidney
Fabri-Tek Corporation
Minneapolis
United States
Beverly van Nice
Rapid City
S.D
Hams
Charles Guy
Jennifer Sara
Wisconsin
Ham
Bill Higheland
Sidney High School
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Jon Nickell
Dalton
Ernest B. Nickell
West Nebraska General Hospital School of Nursing
Gering Firstt Methodist
Garden Club
Ronda Portz
Grace Baptist Church
Mar
Rebekahs Meet
Nancy Peetz
Belles & Beaux
Church
Compassion
LPV Saddle Club
LWML
Gamma Tau
Plainview Club
Muriel Crosby
Arno Thomas
Play Bridge For Heart Fund
Bakers Dozen
Catholic
Midland College
Midland A Cappella
Eugene Nelson
Bennington
Elkhorn
Nebraska
Charlyce Gulzow
Potter
Galen Kriesel
Wichita
Kansas
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Dallas
Houston
Victoria
Corpus Christi
Austin
Texas
Oklahoma City
Shrine Club
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