Old Time Railroads and Stage Coaches Prominent in Cheyenne County
The Dalton Committee of the Cheyenne County Historical Association met at the Bob Cape with ten members and three guests to discuss Old Time Tables of Railroads and Stage Coaches. A 1900 map showed the Northwestern Fremont Elkhorn and Missouri Valley line ending at Casper with a Hastings branch. stage schedules and mail routes were detailed. The meeting previewed April’s annual gathering and included notes on Casey Jones songs and historic rail milestones.
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Dalton Committee
Cheyenne County Historical Association
Bob Cape
Charles Cape
Scott
Ray Henke
Earl Munshin
County Association
Northwestern
Fremont, Elkhorn and
Missouri Valley Railroad
Casper
Wyo
Hastings
South Dakota
Boston
California
Casey Jones
Henry Clark
Camp Clark
Bridgeport
Pioneer Village
Minden
Scott Welker
Redington
Nebraska
Gering
Cheyenne County
Sophia Geis
Mud Springs
Card Club Fetes Husbands At Peters Home
The No Name Card Club hosted a covered dish dinner at Mr and Mrs Jay Peters home Sunday with 22 attendees. Ladies’ top honors went to Mrs Russell Rushman and Mrs Kaye Cape. men’s honors to Keith Rexroth and Leon Gillspie. Pamela Schuler, Morrill resident and Lyman High School student, was named a Good Citizen by the DAR at a colonial tea in First Methodist Church, Gering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No Name Card Club
Jay Peters
Russell Rushman
Kaye Cape
Keith Rexroth
Leon Gillspie
Pamela Schuler
Dean Schuler
Morrill
Lyman High School
Daughters of the American Revolution
DAR
Gering
First Methodist Church
Eesgagd
Sunflower Gals elect officers in 4-H club meeting
Eight members of the Sunflower Gals 4-H Club met at Connie Twarling’s home after school Friday. Officers elected were Shelly Sanders president Connie Twarling vice president Jane Pelster secretary and news reporter and Kristin Vick treasurer. The group plans a booth at the spring carnival at the Armory in Sidney on April 5 with Kristin Vick and Lisa Winkelman decorating. Leaders are Mrs. Lloyd Winkelman and Mrs. Glenn Twarling with Elwin Linton leading the younger group. Next meeting is at Connie Twarling’s after school on March 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunflower Gals 4-H Club
Connie Twarling
Shelly Sanders
Jane Pelster
Kristin Vick
Armory
Sidney
Lisa Winkelman
Lloyd Winkelman
Glenn Twarling
Elwin Linton
Christofferson family visit and church notices in Gurley area
E-5 and Mrs Bruce Cape and Becky of Fountain Colo visited Mr and Mrs Charles Cape and Mr and Mrs Ray Satchell Monday. Arnold Christofferson Martin Christofferson and Mrs Carrie Gunderson of Sidney traveled to Albuquerque NM. Christoffersons visited Mrs Bob Nelson in hospital she had been in intensive care but is responding to treatment. Mrs Gunderson visited her daughter there. Bruce Christofferson of Denver stayed with Arnold Christofferson and is enclosing front porch for Merle Christofferson. Rev John Rhine of Sidney spoke at the Grace Lutheran Church Gurley L C W meeting. Mrs Kenneth Morgan read the Bible at United Presbyterian Church Wednesday. Mrs Harry Noonan served cookies and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Cape
Becky
Fountain, Colo
Charles Cape
Ray Satchell
Arnold Christofferson
Martin Christofferson
Carrie Gunderson
Sidney
Albuquerque
Christoffersons
Bob Nelson
Gunderson
Bruce Christofferson
Denver
Merle Christofferson
John Rhine
Grace Lutheran Church
Gurley
L.C.W
Kenneth Morgan
United Presbyterian Church
Harry Noonan
China cancels remaining U.S. wheat orders for 1975 76
The Agriculture Department said China canceled 14 million bushels of U.S. wheat slated for 1975 76 beginning July 1, after earlier cancellations of about 2 million bushels through August. Officials noted the move has little impact on next year’s grain export outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
China
U. S
Agriculture Department
Dentist to Address North Platte Valley Dental Meeting
Dr. William K. Davis of Fort Collins Colorado will address the North Platte Valley Dental Association at a March 13 dinner at Scottsbluff Country Club. The topic is Pedodontic Problems with discussion on behavior management restorative techniques interceptive orthodontics and the special child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William K. Davis
Fort Collins
Colo
North Platte Valley Dental Association
Scottsbluff Country Club
Seniors observe birth of George Washington
Seventeen attended the Senior Citizens Center Cherry Pie Social honoring George Washington's birthday. Guests played pool and bingo with white elephant prizes. Quilt day is Thursday. members are asked to bring scissors and fabric scraps. Monday is women’s pool day. Next pot luck is March 3. attendees should bring a covered dish and table service.
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Senior Citizens Center
George Washington
Editor's Note Calls for More Local Coverage
The note requests reporters raise focus on schools local government churches and organizations while excluding routine items such as visits shopping trips and private celebrations to improve overall community coverage.
Lions consider local Bi Centennial effort
Dalton Lions club meeting focuses on Bi Centennial plans with Nebraska scenes shown to emphasize regional progress and future growth. Guests from interested organizations attend dinner and program as local unit prepares to work with a county wide committee. District Lions meeting in Kimball Sunday aims for good turnout. Easter egg hunt planned for March 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Lions Club
Nebraska
Dale Flora
Lions
Kimball
Webster brothers reunion spans two decades in Florida
The five Webster brothers raised in Dalton, with their wives, gathered in Sarasota during the week of February 9 for a reunion their first in 22 years. Attending were Clifford and wife in Sarasota, Jason and wife of Scottsbluff, Gilbert and wife of Lexington, Orrin and wife moving from Puerto Rico to Tucson, and Dwight and wife in Sarasota where he ministers at Vamo United Methodist Church. The reunion included a dinner after church at Clifford Webster’s home and honors Milo and Gertrude Webster, early Dalton settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Webster Brothers
Dalton
Sarasota
Clifford Webster
Jason Webster
Scottsbluff
Gilbert Webster
Lexington
Orrin Webster
Puerto Rico
Tucson
Ariz
Dwight Webster
Fla
Vamo United Methodist Church
Dwight
Milo
Gertrude Webster
West Dalton
Bridge Club Hosts Luncheon Prize Winners Named
D B R Bridge Club members met at the Jack McVicker home for a 12 30 p m luncheon hosted by Illa. The event featured a patriotic theme. High honors went to Mrs Dale Flora, second to Mrs Jon Holsinger, and Traveling to Mrs Allen Stikker. Mrs Harlin Dorman will host March 6 at 12 30 p m with guest Mrs Jay Wilson of Sidney.
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Db.r Bridge Club
Jack McVicker
Illa
Dale Flora
Jon Holsinger
Allen Stikker
Harlin Dorman
Jay Wilson
Sidney
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Historical Association Studies Transportation
Irma Dirks
Custer
S. D
Cheyenne
Foamjeos
Adwon
Sunflower Gals
Rick Metler
Glen Harris
West Nebraska General Hospital
Assembly of God, Church
Rev Campbell
Sidney Church
Marvin Aurich
Town Board
Senior Citizen’s Center
Presbyterian Elders
Gurley-Dalton Garden Club
Ron Henry
George Tallmage
UPWA
Harold Brunner
Auxiliary
Legion Marché
C.D
D.B.R
Poe
Ratiling Co
Rath Meizer
Ted
Resner
Reid
Bmuller
Mmall Vine
Sas
Tillis
Lot Witch
Solinn
Chevalle Clea
Balanes
Art Frerichs
Nebr Telegraph
Florida
D.B.R. Bridge
The
Cheyenne County Historical Assn
P.m
Verim Livingston
Ver Miller
Arvin Neileen
Mervin Hoppman
Roger Kahr
A. Moffa
Tee Peeks
Ralph Miller
KR. B McKinetry
Jim von Anné
Dean Meyer
D Loomis
Vertin Livingston
Countryman Partnership
Cow
Elmer Riter
Robert Pau
Dale Waltman
Stange
Robert Bech
Richard Gerke
ChappeLl Livestock Auction, Inc
Chappell, Nebraska
Bill Michie
L. Mewberg
Rover
Circulation Department
Bill Cox
Mirst
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