Local social notes drift across Sidney and Scottsbluff
Around the Town reports visitors from Sidney to Grant Nebraska and Scottsbluff for an Eagle Scout Court of Honor where Gary Nichols earned his Eagle rank. It also notes a surprise birthday for Mrs. Kettler, family visits to Potter and Hastings, and ongoing travel and hospital news relating to the Hermann and Engel families, Meier and Randall households, along with regional meetings and public power district staff updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Rinehart
Ben Hermann
Sidney
Grant
Neb
Harold Hermann
Scottsbluff
Bill Nichols
Robert Nichols
Nichols
Doyle Foland
Calvin Klentz
Gary
Milton
Armour Beese
Rick
Bill Vaughn
Ellis
Mickey Robinson
First Christian Church
Fred Kettler
Potter
John Engel
Herb Johnson
Harold Smith
Cliff Johnson
Engels
Charles Gabriel
Gurley
Chris Rohde
Ed Weikhorst
Charles Ham
Wheatbelt
Wheatbelt Public Power District
Lincoln
Nancy Jo Meier
Vern Millers
Don Meier
Baptist Church Gleaners Meet
The Gleaners of Grace Baptist Church held a Wednesday work session at 1 PM in the church. Members cut quilt blocks for missionary families. Mrs James Greene led a devotional on Presence of The Holy Spirit. Refreshments were served by Mrs Greene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Baptist Church
James Greene
Greene
Trailblazers Antique Auto Club Meets in Gurley
The Trailblazers Antique Auto Club met Sunday afternoon at the Gurley Fire Hall for a 1 p.m. covered dish dinner hosted by Mrs. Mildred Sorge. Twenty members and eleven children attended. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Myron Flessner, Mr. and Mrs. John Laaker, Merlin Boehmer, and Ross Gothman. Three films were shown: Go Get A Horse, Lest We Forget, and 1964 Glidden Tour. The next meeting is February 21 at the Gurley Fire Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trailblazers Antique Auto Club
Gurley
Mildred Sorge
Myron Flessner
John Laaker
Merlin Boehmer
Ross Gothman
Gurley Fire Hall
Sub Debs Club Elects New Member at Atkins Home
The Sub Debs met at Marilyn Atkins home and selected a new member, Karen Jeppesen. A dinner for members is planned for February 14, with Donna Deaver hosting at her home on January 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Atkins
Karen Jeppesen
Donna Deaver
Extension Clubs Begin 1965 Work With Winter Council Meet
The 1965 Yearbook of the Cheyenne County Extension Clubs and their Council has been prepared for distribution. Officers include Mrs. Dale Flora as chairman and Mrs. Leonard Benzel as vice chairman with several committee heads named for Spring Tea, Achievement Day, Nomination Committee, County Fair and Handicraft Workshop. Twenty six clubs exist and meetings are planned for Jan 18 and future dates at the 4-H building in Sidney with a calendar to be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Leonard Benzel
Gene Lienemann
Stewart Brown
Jess Higgins
Gurley
del Rae Beerman
Alma Jorn
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Sidney
Myron Carlson
Merle Spearow
Nyle Leypoldt
Ed Hiett
Robert Call
Dan Rowan
Louis Fehringer
Virgil Horst
Virgil Schumacher
LeRoy Hadden
E. G. Garcia
Kenneth Humphrey
Elwin Linton
Don Lafler
Sidney Teachers Named to Helpmobile Staff in 1965
Mrs. L. C. Holloway and Miss Marie Nicholson of the Sidney school system are among 14 exemplary teachers chosen to join Nebraska State Education Association Helpmobiles in February. The program tours Beatrice on Feb 13 and North Platte on Feb 27, promoting reading instruction across grades. Nicholson will handle intermediate grades three and four with "Creating a Desire to Read," while Holloway, a Sidney High School instructor, will lead senior high sessions on "Every Teacher A Reading Teacher."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Holloway
Marie Nicholson
Sidney
Nebraska State Education Association
Nebraska
Beatrice
North Platte
Scottsbluff
Columbus
Sororities Meet For Beta Sigma Phi Chapter Planning
Seventeen members of the Alpha Nu Chapter met Monday evening at Mrs. S. R. Rathbun's home. They discussed the scholarship dance sponsored by Beta Sigma Phi chapters. Alpha Nu will handle decorating. Mrs. George Niekum presented the program on Substance For The Art Of Life The Good. Mrs. Ken Woodward will host the next meeting at her home on Jan 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha NU
Beta Sigma Phi
S. R. Rathbun
Alpha Nu Chapter
George Niekum
Ken Woodward
Youth Rally In Sidney Focuses On Mixed Marriages
Senior High youths from Sidney churches will gather Sunday Jan 24 from 4 to 7 PM at Light Memorial Presbyterian Church. A 25 cent registration includes social hour and a panel of local priests discussing interdenominational marriages, religion in home life, with refreshments at end. Contact Mrs Arlin Caster or Reverend Carl Nelson by Jan 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Sidney
Light Memorial Presbyterian Church
Arlin Caster
Carl Nelson
Troop 25 and 109 Meeting Notes
Troop 25 met Jan 14 at Holy Trinity Lutheran with 19 Brownies. They made turtle pins and planned cookie sales. Sally Caster and Lisa Houtz demonstrated ordering contacts. Pam Hossle, reporter. Troop 109 met Jan 13 at Mrs Snyder’s with all present except one. A new girl Cheryl Johnson joined. They opened with elephant walk, discussed Court of Honor badges, worked on needlecraft, sang taps, and held a wishing circle. Judy Bolin was troop scribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Sally Caster
Lisa Houtz
Pam Hossle
Troop 109
Shelves Add Varied Titles At Sidney Library
New adult and juvenile titles join Sidney Library shelves. Notable adult picks include God Bless The Child about a negro family in a white neighborhood and Ilyith Slept Here a light hearted diplomacy tale. Juvenile selections feature Shining Brass in a music series and Simba of the White Man a horse lovers classic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Kristin Hunter
Ilyith
Henry Carlisle
Agnes de Mille
Shining Brass
Daniel Tetzlaff
Jocelyn Arundel
Russell Hoban
Sidney Public School Menu for Jan 18 25 1965
Readable menu for Sidney Public School lists daily meals from Monday Jan 18 through Monday Jan 25 1965. Items include chili with crackers and milk on Monday, ham and noodle casserole on Tuesday, fried chicken and hot dogs Wednesday, cheese burgers Thursday, no lunch Friday, and beanie wienies on Monday Jan 25 with fruit and rolls.
Jehovah's Witnesses To Host Semi Annual Convention
Dale Green of the Sidney congregation announced a three day Jehovah's Witnesses circuit convention February 12 to 14 at the National Guard Armory. About 350 to 400 delegates from Wyoming South Dakota and Nebraska are expected with lodging needed. The theme Willingly Fulfill Your Ministry from Psalms 110 3. A highlight February 14 at 3 pm features District Supervisor M L Holten presenting The Moral Breakdown What Can Be Done About It. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Dale Green
Sidney
Green
M. L. Holten
Story Agency Wins Quality Business Award for 1964
In Omaha C A Story Agency received Guarantee Mutual Life Co.'s Quality Business Award for a second straight year, matching 1963. The award honors agencies with lapse ratios at or below ten percent and growth in production, with Story also serving on the company’s seven-member General Agents Advisory Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
C. A. Story Agency
Guarantee Mutual Life Co
Story
Insurance Company
Story Agency
Guarantee Mutual
General Agents Advisory Council
St Paul LWML Met Thursday in Sidney
Twenty one members attended the St Paul LWML meeting at St Pauls Lutheran Church in Sidney on January 14. The meeting opened at 7 30 p m with devotions led by Mrs Thekla Mueller and remarks on Missions To Migrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LWML
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Sidney
Maurice King
Thekla Mueller
Elmer Werner
Dan Tuchenhagen
Anton Lutzinger
St. Louis
Lyle Olsen
Elmer Weber
Scholarships Awarded to Eight Chadron Students
Eight Chadron State College students received one semester tuition scholarships from the Nebraska Congress of Parents and Teachers. Seniors Ardis Smith and Stephen H. Shaw headline the awardees with majors in Home Economics and Biology. Juniors Gary Hessler Pat Meter LaNita Studnicka and Eu nice Walgren, plus sophomores Jerry Bartak Sandy Meter, are also honored for scholastic record and teaching aptitude.
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Chadron State College
Nebraska Congress of Parents and Teachers
PTA
Lincoln
Karl Janecek
Ardis Smith
Dalton
Stephen H. Shaw
Alliance
Alpha Phi Omega
Gamema Theta Epsilon
Inter Mural
Gary Hessler
Minatare
Pat Meter
Minaetare
Chi Omega
Cardinal Key
Sigma Tau Delta
Wesley
LaNita Studnicka
Sidney
SEA
WAA
LSA
Eunice Walgren
Hay Springs
Gamma Delta
Home Economics Club
Jerry Bartak
Lewellen
Sandy Meter
SAC, Sea, and
Wesley Foundation
Steven Shaw
Memorial Hospital Board Holds Annual Meeting
The Memorial Hospital and Rest Home board of directors will hold its regular meeting Tuesday night as the annual meeting. It begins at 7 30 p m in the directors room in the hospital basement with annual reports from the hospital rest home and auxiliary and the election of 1965 officers on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital and Rest Home Board of Directors
Rest Home
Trophy Dinner for Ladies Golf and Sidney Club Men
The trophy award banquet for the Ladies Golf Assn. and the Sidney Country Club men's golf tournament will be held Saturday night January 23 at the clubhouse. Social hour at seven, dinner at eight. Reservations at $2 per plate with Mrs Bertha Allen caterer phone 254-3100 due by Thursday. All country club members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Golf Assn
Sidney Country Club
Bertha Allen
Country Club
Community Calendar Spreads Meetings Across Sidney
The week begins with a Monday dinner and joint installation at the 100F hall. Tuesday features VFW Auxiliary and Eastern Star events, Central School PTA plans a safety program and education talk, plus officer elections. Wednesday hosts a NARCE session at the VFW Post Home. Sunday closes with a Shrine Club covered dish dinner at the Masonic Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodgepole Valley Shrine Club
Sidney
Masonic Temple
Guiding Star Council meeting planned in Sidney
Mrs Elwood Pederson and Mrs James Snyder attend a Guiding Star Council neighborhood service team board meeting in Ogallala on January 15. District 4 workers will meet January 20 at 9 30 a m at Mrs J P Doughertys Sidney home with Fred Armstrong chairing the session. all workers and interested persons invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of
Elwood Pederson
James Snyder
Sidney
Guiding Star Council
Ogallala
District 4
J. P. Dougherty
Fred Armstrong
Ex-Peetz Principal Joins Iowa State Senate
Donald S. McGill age 58 former Peetz High School principal for nine years has become an official member of the Iowa State senate after being elected in November. A Democrat from Melrose McGill graduated from Parsons College is married and a father of a son. He was active in the Lions club and E U B church while at Peetz serving as a Sunday school teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald S. McGill
Peetz High School
Iowa State Senate
McGill
Melrose
Iowa
Parsons’ College
Peetz
Lions Club
E.U.B. Church
Memorial Hospital Census and Admits At 8 A.M. Jan 18
The census at Memorial Hospital stands 44 patients and two babies. Admitted: Sidney Mary Walker Ted Rosemund Charles Cook Elroy Swanstrom Billy Triska Mrs. Robert Maine Mrs. John McHenry W. J. Burgoon Nancy Narad Hadda Hadden Emmett Arnold Lodgepole Dale Florke John Hixon Mike Markel Jerry Frerichs Mrs A J Lindley Christine Nelson Sundl Gilbert Misegadis Crook Mrs Wilbur Houser Births: a boy to Mr and Mrs John Hart a girl to Mr and Mrs Roger Seeman Deaths: infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Seeman Rose Hagemeister Hadda Hadden Joe DeMers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital
Sidney
Mary Walker
Ted Rosemund
Charles Cook
Elroy Swanstrom
Billy Triska
Robert Maine
John McHenry
W. J. Burgoon
Nancy Narad
Hadda Hadden
Emmett Arnold
Lodgepole
Dale Florke
John Hixon
Mike Markel
Jerry Frerichs
A. J. Lindley
Potter
Christine Nelson
Gilbert Misegadis
Crook
Wilbur Houser
Kenneth Wickstrom
Frank Loch
Herebert Hruska
LeRoy Hadden
John Bennett
Robert Wait
Allen Tangeman
Cheryl Study
Jack Adkinson
Sammie Prather
Emma Sue Larez
Elmer Hartmann
Bridgeport
Donald Sife Fring
Chappell
T. O. Sutton
Larry Hammond
John Hart
Roger Seeman
Seeman
Rose Hagemeister
Joe DeMers
Powell Announces Birth of Son Eric William
Mr and Mrs Tom Powell of Laramie Wyoming announce the birth of a son Eric William born January 2 weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces He has a sister Annalyn age 3 Grandparents include Grace Powell Kimball Jerry Bodine Kalamazoo Mich Great grandparents Svend Nording Capron Ill Fred Bodine Milwaukee Wise and Jennie Bourret Sidney
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric William Powell
Tom Powell
Laramie
Wyo
Eric William
Annalyn
Grace Powell
Kimball
Jerry Bodine
Kalamazoo
Mich
Svend Nording
Capron
Ill
Fred Bodine
Milwaukee, Wise
Jennie Bourret
Sidney
Cub Scout News for Den 3 Pack 89
Steven Spencer and Jon Johnson report Den 3 Pack 89 meets at Mrs Craig's and at a den mother's home. Pledge of allegiance led, skit practice for Jan 28 pack meeting, Darwin Lesterman visit to view achievement, new members and color contest noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Den
David Porter
David
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Elmer Walker
Walker
Denver
Washington, D. C
Charles Weaver
Susan Ott
George Ott
Denver University
Susan
Beverly Busbroom
Paul Randall
Les Hand, Jr
Cheyenne
Victor C. Bush
McCook
Ned
Victoria Louise
Thomas Bernard Colling
Bernard H. Colling
Trail Blazers Car Club
Carl Christ, SR
BPOE
Does
L. O. Witters
James Brumfield
Jelinek
Witter
Drove
Brumfield
Winter Council
Sunol High School
Sunol
Sharon Fenske
Robert Hodges
Miss Fenske
A. J. Fenske
Business College
Bob
Clarence Mashek
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Louis Johnson
VFW
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Central School
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Jon Johnson
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