Potter couple wed in Methodist Church ceremony
Miss Marlys F. MacAdam and Myles Gordon Gilbert married Monday at the Potter Methodist Church in a double ring ceremony attended by about eighty guests. The bride wore an ivory satin gown. organ music and floral decor with rose and white carnat ions highlighted the event. Honeymooning in Denver the couple will reside in Rawlins after January 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlys MacAdam
Potter Church
Potter
Marlys F. MacAdam
Roderick L. MacAdam
Myles Gordon Gilbert
Vic
Myles G. Gilbert
Rawlins
Wyo
O. D. Hoagland
Charlotte Enevoldsen
Lois Meyer
Sidney
Carolyn Meyer
Jane MacAdam
Thomas Baker
Geoffrey Cole
Louis Seaverson
Roderick MacAdam, Jr
Three From County In KSTC Musical Carousel Cast
Three Cheyenne County students at Kearney State Teachers College join an all- student cast in the Broadway musical Carousel to be staged in the college auditorium January 11 12 and 13. Jean George Doris Davis and Barbara McRoberts are from Sidney Gurley and will perform alongside Andrew Tetzlaff Orleans and Linda Larsen Gothenburg leading an cast of about 80 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Kearney State Teachers College
Jean George
Doris Davis
Sidney
Barbara McRoberts
Gurley
Ferenc Molnar
Liliom
New England
Billy Bigelow
Barker
Sweet
Julie Jordan
Andrew Tetzlaff
Orleans
Billy
Linda Larsen
Gothenburg
Julie
Cub Scout Pack 86 Holds Dec 19 Meeting
Cub Scout Pack 86 of SOD met December 19 in barracks 5. Den 4 opened with flags and pledge. Guests included Colonel Wood Rev. Wilson and Mr. Thomas. Awards were given, Webelos ceremony for Larry Humphrey, Santa distributed gifts, and the group ended with the Living Circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barracks
Den 4
Wayne L. Wood
Rev. Wilson
Thomas
Buckskins
McDonald
Bobcats
Lester Daniels
Kenneth Gossett
Billy John
Michael, Hansen
Phil Bennett
Larry Humphrey
Pete Pennington
Cubs
Dens 2
Akela
T. J. Hansen
Denner Bill Qhi
Den 2
Ervin Farrell
Cubmaster
Colonel Wood
Santa
Rev
Wilson
Mexico
Ernest Giron
Benefit Square Dance Jan 7 Alliance for March of Dimes
Dr Hull Cook Hink Barker and Ken Pittam are guest callers for the Silver Belles and Beaux at a benefit square dance in Alliance. The Jan 7 event in the municipal auditorium starts at 8 p.m. to support the March of Dimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull Cook
Hink Barker
Ken Pittam
Silver Belles
Beaux Square
Sidney
Alliance
Municipal Auditorium
St Paul Ladies Aid Names New Officers at Meeting
St Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid met at Mrs Henry Dorn home with co host Mrs John DeMers presiding. Twenty nine members attended as the new president announced committee appointments for the year. The next meeting is set for Thursday Feb 2 at Mrs Ervin Fischers home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Lutheran Ladies Aid
Henry Dorn
John DeMers
Rev Parks Speaks At CAP Cadet Meet At Sidney High
The Rev C Fred Parks spoke on honesty at the Civil Air Patrol Cadets meeting in Sidney High School. Seven cadets plus guest Sp 3 Paul J Poltz of Fort Benning attended. Cadets will meet at the Airport with Lt Richard Gale to order a new cadet training manual. Next meeting set for 7 30 pm Wednesday Jan 18 at the Airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Fred Parks
Civil Air Patrol
Sidney High School
Paul J. Poltz
Fort Benning
Richard Gale
Lodgepole High School Show Date Set For January
Lodgepole High School and Junior High students present a variety show on January 14 at 7 30 p.m. in the school auditorium. The event, led by Clara Mae Thompson, raises funds for the March of Dimes under the Teens Against Polio program with 60 cent adult and 30 cent child admission. The program features vocal and instrumental music, dancing and skits chaired by Charles Meyer, a senior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodgepole High School
Clara Mae Thompson
Charles Meyer
Four youths named in Sidney and Broadwater report
Dale M. Schoonover aged 26 and Dorothy L. Grandt aged 23, both of Sidney, along with Neal M. Thompson aged 18 of Dalton and Eileen M. Amateis aged 18 of Broadwater are cited in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale M. Schoonover
Dorothy L. Grandt
Sidney
Neal M. Thompson
Dalton
Eileen M. Amateis
Broadwater
Bald Eagles Show Size Variations Across Ages
Although adult bald eagles are heavier than juveniles, immature eagles often reach larger dimensions due to longer feathers. This size difference highlights how feather growth affects apparent body size in different life stages.
Knackstedts Dance Record Released by Windsor Records
Sidney Nebraska couple Virgil and Mary Ann Knackstedt of the Silver Belles Beaux have a new two step record Paper Doll released by Windsor Records Tempe City California. Announcement appears in Sets in Order January issue with note that the composers perform on the recording and that Windsor leads square dance records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Virgil ‘Knackstedt
Silver Belles & Beaux
Windsor Records
Temple City
Calif
Square Dancing
Virg
Mary Ann Knackstedt
Nebraska
Sundowners
Windsor
Knackstedt
The
Belles & Beaux
Wamsley's Offers Colored TV Sets in Sidney
Progress in Sidney the week includes Wamsley's Plumbing and Heating and Appliance Store announcing sale of colored television sets. The store says it can service sets with color reception. The RCA Victor model is on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Wamsley
Wamsley’s
RCA Victor
Cortney Estate Valued Over Ten Thousand In Probate
Estate of the late Humphrey P. Cortney a north Sidney farmer who died December 26 has probate action filed in Cheyenne County Court. The estate is valued at more than $10 000 with heirs including three sons and six daughters. A hearing on nominating Ed Cortney and Oscar Schlman as co administrators is set for January 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey P. Cortney
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Cortney
Ed Cortney
Oscar Schlaman
Bridge Clubs See Winners at Regular Meetings
Multiple clubs held weekly bridge sessions with prizes won by various members. Kimball's Mrs. E O Kerr topped the Bridgettes. Mrs. J D Bechman was second. Mrs. Kuhlmann placed low. Newcomers club prizes went to Mrs. Pattison and Mrs. Cunningham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Kuhlmann
E. O. Kerr
Kimball, High
J. D. Bechman
Kuhlmann
Kerr
Newcomers
Evening Bridge Club
Margaret Rogers
Frank Balderson
Pat Pattison
R. C. Cunningham
Scott
Monday OES Past Worthy Matrons Meeting
Monday at 2 PM in the home of Mrs Rollie Biggs for the Order of Eastern Star event listed. Tuesday Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary executive board meeting at 1 30 PM in the Auxiliary room at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worthy
Rollie Biggs
Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital
Divorce Proceeding Filed in Cheyenne County
Opal Dobrinski of Dalton files for divorce from Fred Dobrinski of Bridgeport alleging extreme cruelty. Pursuit includes custody of two minor children and a restraining order. Marriage date January 7, 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal Dobrinski
Dalton
Cheyenne County
Fred
Bridgeport
Diamonds Found Largely in India South Africa and South America
The article notes major diamond locations including India, South Africa, and countries in South America as the key sources of diamond deposits. It underscores these regions as the principal sites for diamond discovery and extraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
South Africa
South America
Drinking Driving Charge Filed After First Sidney Crash
Miss Dollie Pierce of Lodgepole faces a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence after Sidney's first New Year’s crash. Pierce, driver of the vehicle, struck a parked car on west Minois Street, suffering serious head injuries. She will be arraigned in police court when physically able.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dollie Pierce
Lodgepole
Sol Willis
Miss Pierce
Sidney
West Minois St
Willis
Week In Advance Local Community Meeting Schedule
A January schedule lists club meetings and events through Saturday. Activities include SHS Band Auxiliary, Rotary Club, City Council, BPW, DeMolay, IOOF Rebekah installation, Catholic Diocesan basketball, and multiple bowling and civic group gatherings across area venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SHS
Rotary Club
City Council
BPW Club
Yendis Cafe
Ioof-Rebekah
IOOF
BPO
Elks Lodge
North Platte
Jaycee Jills
VFW
Legion
City Auditorium
Carpenters Union & Auxiliary
Hospital
Peetz
Cheyenne County Farmers Union
Lions Club
Providence
CES
Masonic Temple
Kiwanis Club
Shell
National Guard
Armory
Ohio Women’s Club
Episcopal Parish
SOD Lions Club
Army Reserve Meeting
Gothenburg
Sidney
Oshkosh
Lodgepole
Dix
Lorenzo
Gurley
Broadwater
Dalton
Bushnell
Sedgwick
Sund
Potter
Fragmentary OCR note with scattered phrases and dates
Fragmentary OCR text mentions 1956 and various incomplete phrases. No clear event, person, or organization is readable enough to identify a specific news item or outcome for a concise summary.
Chamber of Commerce year open with renewed membership drive
The Sign Citizen notes 1956 aims and urges member support for the Chamber of Commerce. Renewals list local businesses and individuals. newcomers are named. New business Nelson Motor Co. and Kerneth & Kled Krops 4-H Klub also appear after a community update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Sidney Nursery
Pittam Body Shop
Osage Grocery
Sidney National Bank
James Brunton
Rev. Robi. Townsend
Thompson’s Photo Service
Panhandle Paint & Glass Co
the Chicago Corporation
Seven-Up Bottling Co., Inc
Rex’s Watch Shop
School funds ready for state districts
State Treasurer Ralph Hill certified that 3,040,757 is now available for distribution to public school districts by the Board of Education. The figure, drawn from the temporary school fund at year end, rises from 2,388,289 last year and comes from sources including school land leases and related interest, liquor licenses, itinerant merchant licenses, employment agency licenses, and the Department of Education refunds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Hill
F. B. Decker
Board of Education
Educational Lands Board
Police Court Fines Report Several Speeding and Intoxication Fines
Allen McGee cited for speeding with $10 fine plus costs. D Hale fined $25 for disturbance. Vernon Florke fined $10 for speeding with costs. Russell Annear fined $10 for intoxication plus costs. John Duffy intoxication fine $11. Carl Simpson fined $10 for speeding. Clifford Harris fined $11 for speeding. Lila Thomas fined $10 for speeding. James Brown fined $10 for speeding. Gene Cole fined $10 for speeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen McGee
D. Hale
Vernon Florke
Russell Annear
John Duffy
Carl Simpson
Clifford Harris
Lila Thomas
James Brown
Gene Cole
Speedway fines for Marvin Strong and Cleo Barnett
Marvin Strong was fined for speeding with a stated amount of 15 dollars. Cleo Barnett also faced speeding charges with a fine of 25 dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Strong
Cleo Barnett
Saginaw man has jaw realigned after dislocation
Bert A. Tappen went to bed yawning and woke to a dislocated jaw. Doctors adjusted the jaw at 9 22 the next morning to enable him to close his mouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saginaw, Mich
Bert A. Tappen
Tappen
Rutgers Offers Two-Week Course on Commercial Ice Cream Making
Up to date techniques of making commercial ice cream are being taught in a two week Rutgers University course. The program covers modern equipment, recipe development, flavor formulation, and production efficiency for industry professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutgers University
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. C. Binning
Cheyenne
Gene Binning
Kimball
H. E. Polson
F. E. Hruza
Eloise Hruza
Barbee
Potter High School
Telephone Company
Rawlins High School
University of Wyo
Rawlins Electric Co
Ernest Aton
Roy L. MacAdam
Margot Binning
Hazel Sleeth
H. K. Polson
James E. Thayer
Deborah and
Linda
Eloise and
Janis Hruza
KSTC
Cub Scout Pack
St. Paul
Rev. Parks
CAP
Knackstedts
Wamsley's
Cortney Estate
Bridge Clubs
Merry Mix
Henry Baeckel
Merry Mix Club
Glen Ackerson
Jack Weimer
Clyde Johnson
A. E. Nimtz
Weimer
Walter Cork
P. J. Heaton
John Peetz, Sr
Thomas O’connell
W. FE. Gehrig
M. L. Merritt
Gehrig
Toppers Bridge Club
Toppers
Clarence Castner
Ralph Dailey
Dailey
Padroni
Pre. Sommerce
Mog Hess
Triska’s Service
Maroon Inn
Debus Baking Co
Farmers Feed & Seed
Maytag
Vaughn Betz
Jackson Bill Chin
18Th Ave
David Johnson
5Th Ave
John R. Keltner Trognitz
West Illinois
Tim Murray
Illinois St
Wayne Voss
Newton Billie Breternitz
10Th Ave
Nelson Motor Co
Horn Motor Co
Kerneth & Kled Krops
Klub
Kernel
Klod Krops
Stanley Jorgensen
Jolly Rancher
FORD
Chevrolet
Tudor
Newton
Department of Education
Will
George Saali
Rmn
Wayner
Rapp
Lynn Martin, JR
Lynn
Haigler
Nebr
U. S. Air Force
Dariene Wiese
Frank Wiese
Trailer City
Automotive and Truck Insurance
Bonding Service & Workmen's Compensation
Gorman BD. Hawkins
Farmers Insurance Group
ED Forsythe
Kimball & Dix
Synbel
Superior Service
Foland
Forrest
Cliff Sanford
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