Farmers Union Elects Handley at Nebraska Convention
Handley Ross Handley of Gurley reelected Farmers Union director after a term at the state convention in Omaha. He originally sought the state presidency but withdrew for Elton Berck who won the presidency with 217 of 246 votes. Several candidates withdrew in favor of Berck, including Arnold Ruhnke Clarence Lewis Rudolph Raabe Hans Jensen Lewis Wiebe and Chris Milius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Handley
Gurley
Farmers Union
Omaha
Handley
Elton Berck
Berck
Lincoln
Arnold Ruhnke
Plymouth
Clarence Lewis
Anselmo
Rudolph Raabe
Wisner
Hans Q. Jensen
Aurora
Lewis Wiebe
Filley
Chris Milius
The
NFU
Outstanding Mrs Jaycee Named At Sidney Meeting
Mrs. Vern Anthony was named Outstanding Mrs Jaycee of the year at a Sidney Nebraska meets. She received a certificate from Mrs. Richard Smith and will enter the state Omaha contest in May. Mrs. Robert C. Wait led the session with 16 members and four guests present. A Hastings convention report was given and a March 9 style show at Central School was announced with tickets at 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Anthony
Central School
Jaycee
Warren Ellison
Gene Wamsley
Vince Maliszewski
Methodist Women In Lenten Observance at First Church
Forty seven women attended the First Methodist Church Lenten devotional and coffee in the Social Hall. Mrs Elmer Ladine led the devotional on What Does Prayer Accomplish inspired by Andrew W Blackwood. Hostesses were Mrs Merle Spearow and Mrs Keith Spiker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Elmer Ladine
Andrew W. Blackwood
Merle Spearow
Keith Spiker
Birthday Party for Rebekah Lodge Members
The annual birthday party of Rebekah Lodge members was held Wednesday evening in the Odd Fellows Hall basement with 24 persons present. Each was presented with a birthday gift. Hostesses were Mrs. Lawrence Osborn and Mrs. Frank Klentz. The evening featured dance games. Awards went to Mrs. Frank Boyle Miss Opal Brown and Mrs. Amy Bales. Refreshments displayed pink and green lodge colors with three birthday cakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Lawrence Osborn
Frank Klentz
Frank Boyle
Opal Brown
Amy Bales
Elks Ladies and Club Card Games Report Meetings
Elks Ladies played five tables of pinochle at the Feb 21 meeting in the lodge room. Hostesses were Miss Mary Peetz and Mrs Paul Larson. High honors went to Mrs Si Behm Mrs Carrie Sparks and Mrs Sid Simmerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Elks Ladies
Mary Peetz
Paul Larson
Si Behm
Carrie Sparks
Sid Simmerman
Opal Sparks
H. F. Beckmann
Campfire Girls Meet At Youth Center In Potter Ki Ci
The Potter Ki Ci Campfire Girls met at the Youth Center with leader Mrs Nagengast present. They practiced on the council fire as part of the Blue Birds and the large group. Lavonne Langley served as scribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter Ki Ci
Nagengast
Blue Birds
Lavonne Langley
Saddle Club Plans Ft Sidney Days Rodeo
Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club members planned an amateur rodeo for Ft. Sidney Days weekend next June. J B Ruttner presided as 25 members attended. Bill O Connors of Elsie Neb will conduct the event at the club rodeo grounds. After the meeting the group played cards. refreshments were provided by Mr and Mrs Dick Lindley and Mr and Mrs Cecil Holloway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club
Ft. Sidney
J. B. Ruttner
Bill O’connors
Elsie, Neb
Dick Lindley
Cecil Holloway
Dance Students Present at Sidney Lions Club Program
DeVonne Studio of Dramatic Dance students performed at the Wednesday Sidney Lions Club meeting under program chairman Don Himes. Participants included Darlene Takahashi, Carol Albro, Roy Cutsinger, Judy Maddox, and Larry Mahlman, with Takahashi winning Kiwanis Stars of Tomorrow in 1955 and 1957. Takahashi did two ballet solos. all performed tap numbers. Instructor is Miss DeVonne Cawthra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeVonne Studio of Dramatic Dance
Sidney Lions Club
Don Himes
Darlene Takahashi
Kiwanis Stars of Tomorrow
Carol Albro
Roy Cutsinger
Judy Maddox
Larry Mahlman
Miss Takahashi
DeVonne Cawthra
Rummage sale and club meetings listed for March weekend
On Saturday March 1 a rummage sale opens at 8 30 a m in City Auditorium sponsored by Plainview Extension Club. Various church and civic meetings follow Sunday Good Neighbors Light Memorial Presbyterian St Pauls Lutheran Fellowship League P E O Rural Youth and Toastmasters gather in Fort Sidney Hotel. A style show organized by Mrs Jay cees is set for Sunday March 9 at Central School at 2 30 p m tickets are 1 per person and Mrs Robert C Wait leads the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Auditorium
Plainview Extension Club
Good Neighbors Club
Light Memorial Presbyterian Church
St. Paul’s Lutheran Fellowship
P.E.O
Sidney
Robert C. Wait
Extension Clubs Share February Meetings and Plans
Extension clubs in Plainview and surroundings held February gatherings with hosting by Mrs N W Statler and Mrs Carl Ziegler. Activities included dessert luncheons, birthday celebrations, and a project to furnish the 4 H building at the county fairgrounds, plus lessons on color and a hospital bazaar plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goal Gainers
N. W. Statler
Goal Gainers Extension Club
George Young
County Fairgrounds
Herbert Rabe
Jason Lobb
Irvin Ehlers
Roy Gish
Rebuilding Planned After Fire Destroys Ernie's Truck Stop
Sidney resident and property owner R J Porter said the destroyed Ernie's Truck Stop will be replaced with a modern service station and cafe quarters. Cecil Tremain and Ernie Schadegg expect to be back in business in 30 days. Fire Chief Vizina estimated total loss around 25000 dollars with building valued at 12000 and a music machine worth 1740. origin undetermined though wiring to an air compressor was considered a possible cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Porter
Sidney Oi
Ernie
Cecil Tremain
Ernie Schadegg
Harvey Vizina
Sidney
Porter
ACP Meeting Rescheduled To Friday March 7
Wayne Rapp ASC manager announces ACP conference moved from March 5 to Friday March 7 due to a date conflict. Meeting will be in the ASC office at 1 15 p m with farmers urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Rapp
ASC
ACP
Brother Of Former Sidney Resident Dies At 65
Fred Cradie aged 65, brother of Mrs. C. E. Couch, a former Sidney resident, died Wednesday evening in a Portland hospital after heart surgery earlier that day. He had lived in Portland with his sister for several years and was uncle to Mrs. Joe Dodds of Sidney. Mrs. Dodds flew from Denver to attend the funeral services in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cradie
C. E. Couch
Sidney
Portland, Ore
Portland
Joe Dodds
Dodds
Denver
Better the Best Beef Club Reorganized at Tom Allington Home
TheBetter the Best Beef Club reorganized at the Tom Allington home on Monday evening February 24. Officers elected include Tom B Allington president Ricky Jurgens vice president Dale Ommen secretary treasurer Peggy Allington news reporter. Other members listed are Linda Gade Ray Don Nash Robert Ommen and Dave Allington with John Ommen as leader and Tom Allington as assistant leader. Material was distributed and record books started. Hostesses were Mrs Ommen and Mrs Allington. Next meeting set for Linda Gade home Monday evening March 3 Peggy Allington reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Allington
Tom B. Allington
Ricky Jurgens
Dale Ommen
Peggy Allington
Linda Gade
Ray Don Nash
Robert Ommen
Dave Allington
John Ommen
Ommen
Allington
Busybody 4-11 Club Plans Rename At Lorenzo School
The Busybody 4-11 Club held its February 4 meeting at Lorenzo School with a brief business session and a lunch hosted by Mrs. Walker. Members discussed renaming the club and set a reporter Sharon Hull noted next meeting for February 25 at Mrs Raymond Walker’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busybody
Lorenzo School
Admitted and Dismissed Names by Towns in Colorado
A list of admitted and dismissed individuals by town includes Sidney Jolene McRea Kathleen McRea and others. Sedgewick Dennis Johnson. Broadwater Deborah Lindquist. Potter Jerome Schinzel and daughter. Gurley Theo Egging George Bartels. Lodgepole Larry Borm Cecil Tremain. Peetz Ronald Wieser and Lilian Wieser. and Sidney Susan Caster plus many Mrs titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Susan Caster
Fred Pennell
Thomas Lenzen
Simmons Cook Jr
Bernice Wittig
Bud Fister
Clara Meick
Theo Larson
Walter Runge
Nancy Lou Cook
John Larry Cook
Lester Perry
Roy Dwinell
Ernest Chapman
Joe Herrera
Otto Ernest
Jerry Hile
Larry Peetz
Leoba
Broadwater
Deborah Lindquist
Potter
Jerome Schinzel
Gurley
Theo Egging
George Bartels
Lodgepole
Larry Borm
Cecil Tremain
Peetz
Ronald Wieser
Lilian Wieser
Brownie Troop 152 Elects New Officers
Brownie Troop 152 met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Ed Foy's home with ten members present. Terry Durbin presided as president. New officers named Pat Himes president Connie Innes vice president Barbara Wells secretary Theresa Meysenburg treasurer Annette Kalihoff reporter. Next meeting set for March 6 at Mrs. Foy's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Foy
Lewis Fehringer
Terry Durbin
Pat Himes
Connie Innes
Barbara Wells
Theresa Meysenburg
Annette Kalihoff
Happy Homemakers 4-H Club Meeting Notes
The Feb 22 meeting of Happy Homemakers 4-H Club was called to order by President Diane Tobin. The group approved sending a dollar to CARE and planned Easter favors for the hospital. They discussed bake sale items for March 29 and coordinated sewing projects including skirts and blouses. Judy Maddox, reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Homemakers 4-H Club
Diane Tobin
Look Who's Here Vaughn Lynn Seibert Birth Notice
Mr and Mrs Leslie Seibert announce Vaughn Lynn born at Memorial Hospital on Feb 26 at 3 44 PM weighing 6 5 4. Siblings Randall 9 Leslie 7 Beverly 6 Roger 4. Grandparents Wilber Jenewein and Harry Seibert of Lewellen Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn Lynn Seibert
Leslie Seibert
Vaughn Lynn
Memorial Hospital
Randall
Leslie
Beverly
Roger
Wilber Jenewein
Harry Seibert
Lewellen
Neb
Sharon Victoria Glassburn
Sharon Victoria
DeWitt Glassburn
Darwin
Gene
Joyce
Janelle
Betty
E. Halslander
Torrington
Wyo
Jeffrey Alan Cook
Simmons Cook Jr
Jeffrey Alan
Rally Meeting Adds 12 C of C Enrollees
A mystery gathering at Fort Sidney Motor Hotel became a Chamber of Commerce rally, resulting in twelve new members. Neal Atkins, C of C president, outlined past civic club achievements and urged member support to boost funds and membership, stressing attracting new industry amid blizzard conditions with about one hundred attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Chamber of Commerce
Neal Atkins
C of C
Atkins
Chamber
Sidney
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Anthony
Rebekah
Wesley Felt
Queen of Clubs
Max Helm
F. J. de Vier
Clyde Cameron
Glenn Ackerson
Ackerson
J. W. Vaughn
Cameron
Darvin Carley
Delmar Richardson
Marathonettes Club
Nevin Janssen
Sherman Nation
William Walford
John Austin
Nation
Campfire Girls
Saddle Club
Ft. Sidney Days
Lions Club
Victory Homemakers Victory Homemakers Extension Club
Carl Ziegler
Katie Helzer
Henry Baeckel
L. M. Sharp
C. A. Triska
T. G. Smith
Cliff Jensen
Fred Meick
C. E. Wiedeburg
Plainview
Stewart Brown
Yendis Smorgasbord
Walker
Raymond Walker
Sharon Hull
West Side
Telegraph
Thompson
Happy Homemakers
Herstead Monument CO
Eottsbluff
Mecchi
Sidney Sewing Center
Ben Franklin
American Loan Plan
ALP
11Th Avenue
Sidney Telegraph
Nebraska Corporation
Kimberly
Simmons Cook, Sr
Servisoft
Soft Water Service
Linden Street
Sale
Gulbransen
Dean Hagemeister Potter
Nebraska
Dent
Bauman
19Th Ave
Hin
Ang
Pontiac
Art's Motors
West Highway
Sidney, Nebr
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