Train trip to Stock Show in Denver amid notable riders
About 650 people rode a special steam engine train to the Denver Stock Show including Gov Stan Hathaway and Wyoming officials. The engine will be displayed in Missouri. Local social notes mention gatherings for the Dirks family, new Cheyenne arrivals, and several birthday celebrations and visits, with names and addresses of residents in Albin Wye and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Haldeman
Sidney
George Haldeman
Joe
Ross Haldeman
Albin
Wye
Clarence Rueckert
Minnesota Lake
Minn
Denver
Stan Hathaway
Wyoming
Patty Berry
Carel Powers
Census updates at Memorial Hospital listing admissions and dismissals
As of this morning Memorial Hospital has 39 patients with no newborns. Admissions include Sidney residents Marvin Schnell Elvera Zalesky Mrs John Schroeder Mrs Gordon Evans Quinn Louttie Gloria Dominguez Mrs Roger Abrams Mrs August Zilmer and Dele Nelson plus Dalton Faye Carey and Mrs si Gillespie Helen Carlson Chappell ney Lovell Kimball Mrs Oris Taylor Alliance Michael Kosmicki. Dismissals cover Sidney Mrs Roger Abrams Travis Delano Mrs Arno Thomas Mrs Mike Wieser and son Mrs Charles Light and daughter Jane Barnica W H Meyer Daisy Confer Gordon Niemeller Rick Roelle Carl Benzel Martha Ogle Ruben Mitchell James Haven and Mrs Harold Phillips Mrs Gordon Evans Gurley Carrie Smith Potter Mrs Ted Wittrock 7 daughter cami Filey Pisinis Peetz Mrs Charlies Chappell Anthony Lovell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital
Sidney
Marvin Schnell
Elvera Zalesky
John Schroeder
Gordon Evans
Quinn Louttie
Gloria Dominguez
Roger Abrams
August Zilmer
Dele Nelson
Dalton
Faye Carey
Si Gillespie
Helen Carlson
Chappell
Ney Lovell
Kimball
Oris Taylor
Alliance
Michael Kosmicki
Alpha Iota Aids Servicemen With Comic Strip Gift Program
A Sidney serviceman will receive comic strips from Sunday papers for distribution among colleagues, organized by Alpha Iota Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha In ertae Sorority. Plans include a Resusci-Anne purchase and a Mothers March of Dimes fund drive led by Mrs Norman Stevens with 11 members contributing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Alpha Iota
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Inertae Sorority
Norman Stevens
Dillon
Dunlap
Alt Ples
Senior Citizens Center On Tap Schedule
The Senior Citizens Center releases a weekly On Tap with events including pool, card games, and birthday notes. Activities run Saturday through Thursday with a poker and pinochle session at 1 30 p.m and a covered dish event at noon followed by a special show at 1 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senior Citizens: Center
San
Narjes Receives 1970 71 Aid Association Scholarship
Miss Narjes Julianne Narjes daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvin Narjes Route 2 Sidney has won a scholarship for the 1970 71 school year from Aid Association for Lutherans the fraternal insurance society with home office in Appleton Wisconsin Teachers College Seward
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julianne Narjes
Alvin Narjes
Sidney
Aid Association For Lutherans
Appleton
Wis
Teachers College
Seward
Birth notices from Potter and surrounding towns
A series of birth announcements lists eight pound one ounce Michal Scott born Jan 15 at 8 53 am in Good Samaritan Hospital Kearney with grandparents Arvin Nielsen Potter and E E Miner Newton Iowa and great grandparents Nielsen Walton Sears. Tracy Lynn Light born Jan 10 at 12 12 pm in Memorial Hospital first child of Charles and Tracy Light at 325 Dakota Road Kan mother Ethel Light Chase Kan with grandparents Ted Wittrock and Stella Wittrock. Kendra Kay weighed seven pounds six and a half ounces at birth Jan 11 3 54 am Memorial Hospital with parents unnamed. Richard Allen Kier seven pounds 12 ounces born Jan 13 1 50 am Memorial Hospital child of Danny Kier 1910 Dodge with grandparents Jim Kier Haxton Colo and Viola Bodeman Sidney and Rosa Kier Fickley Cole and Goldie McIrvin Sidney listed as great-grandmothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michal Scott
Good Samaritian Hospital
Kearney
Arvin Nielsen
Potter
E. E. Miner
Newton
Iowa
Albert Nielsen
Cleo Walton
Clinton
Esther Sears
Kimball
Tracy Lyne Light
Charles
Dakota Road
Tracy Lynn
Memorial Hospital
Kan
Ethel Light
Chase
Ted Wittrock
Rt. 2
Kendra Kay
Memorial
Tal
Clarence
Stella Wittrock
Richard Allen Kier
Danny Kier
Dodge
Richard Allen
Kier
Jim Kier
Haxton
Colo
Viola Bodeman
Sidney
Rosa Kier
Fickley, Cole
Goldie McIrvin
Community Organization Schedules Post Ongoing Meetings
Local calendar lists weekly Kiwanis Rotary Jaycees Eastern Star Toastmasters and CAP events at various venues from Jan 19 to 25. Highlights include Keen-Teens sessions at Lions Club Chateau and a Mothers March of Dimes gathering at courthouse area offices.
Radtke Makey Betrothal Reported for Candice Sue Makey
The engagement of Candice Sue Makey to Dennis E. Makey is announced. Candice Sue is a 1968 graduate of St. Patrick's High School and works at The Sidney Telegraph. Dennis is a 1969 Gurley High School graduate employed by Sidney Implement Inc. A spring wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candice Sue
Dennis E. Makey
Bud L. Makey
Gurley
St. Patrick’s High School
Sidney Telegraph
Gurley High School
Sidney Implement Inc
Reelected President of West Nebraska Hairdressers Association
Mrs. Ken Lorainne Pittam was reelected president of the West Nebraska Hairdressers Association at the December meeting. Ann Stettner is vice president, Mrs. Pat Benskin secretary, and Miss Esther Anderson treasurer. Pittam trained at Sidney Beauty Academy and has run the LaPetitte Salon for years, having led the group in 1970.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken
Lorraine) Pittam
West Nebraska Hairdressers Association
Ann Stettner
Pat Benskin
Esther Anderson
Kimball
Pittam
Sidney Beauty Academy
Benefit Dance Planned By Xi Iota Chapter
The Xi Iota Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi discusses its annual benefit dance at Mrs. George Taylor home with co host Mrs. John Gottschalk. The chapter will host Memorial Home residents Jan 29 and plans a dessert bridge with Xi Rho Chapter Feb 3 at Mrs. Lee Storm berg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xi Lota
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
George Taylor
John Gottschalk
C. B. Dorwart
Xi Rho
Lee Stormberg
Memorial Home
Mama
Fred George
Ma Barker
Barker Gang
Sidney Public Schools Lunch Menu Notice
The bulletin shows the Sidney Public Schools lunch menu with items like Wieners, Beef Stew, ham patties, buttered vegetables, whipped potatoes, pudding, rolls, milk, and bread. It notes no school lunches on Friday Jan 22 and lists upcoming offerings for January 3 and other dates with standard items and dairy included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Public Schools
Elorenzo Girl Scout Cookie Drive Set and Local Honorees
The Peetz-Lorenzo communities prepare for a Girl Scout cookie drive with fudge filled Scottees and other cookies priced at $1 a box. Kathy Peters chairs the Peetz Scouts while Marie Kurz is celebrated in school cards from Lorenzo Grade School students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peetz-Lorenzo
Kathy Peters
Mary Gillham
Greeley
Peters
Girl Scouts of
Lorenzo
Marie Kurz
State Head To Attend 25th Anniversary of Lodgepole Club
Mrs Erwin Watkins of Venango and president of the Nebraska Federation of Women's Clubs will attend the Lodgepole group 25th anniversary event Monday February 1. The dinner starts at 6 30 p m at the Lodgepole Coffee Cup and the gathering will reconvene at either Mrs Floyd Wise home or the library depending on attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin Watkins
Venango
Nebraska Federation of Women’s Clubs
Lodgepole
Floyd Wise
Stein Home Hosts Bunker Hill Club Luncheon
The Bunker Hill Club met at Mrs. Harry Stein's home for a 1:30 dessert luncheon. Eight members answered roll call with a TV commercial, then played pitch with Mrs. Norman Steffens winning high and Mrs. Carl Borcher low. The next meeting is set for Feb 10 with Mrs. Hilpert Borcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill
Harry Stein
Norman Steffens
Carl Borcher
Low
Hilpert Borcher
Rocky Mountain Regional Car Tour Planned
Plans for the Rocky Mountain Regional Tour were outlined at a Sunday Trailblazers Antique Car Club meeting at Emil Weyerts home. The 1970 tour is set for June 19–20 with Fort Collins Denver Colo Cheyenne Wye and Sidney hosting once every four years. Arnold Westerhoff and Ervin Fisher were elected co chairs. John Choen co hosted 29 members five children and guest Don Messing for dinner. New members Verden Stratman Darrell Hoffman. Next meeting February 21 at Gurley Fire Hall with co hosts Mrs en Sree ene Cook Savidge of Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
Trailblazers
Gurley
Emil Weyerts
Fort Collins
Denver
Colo
Cheyenne
Wye
Sidney
Arnold Westerhoff
Ervin Fisher
John Choen
Don Messing
Old Car Paper
Verden Stratman
Ovid
Darrell Hoffman
Gurley Fire Hall
En Sree Ene Cook Savidge
Bridgeport
Sergeant Pfeil Receives Ribbon for 478th Meritorious Service
Sherman Texas sergeant David L. Pfeil son of Mr and Mrs Melvin E Pfeil wears a distinctive service ribbon for affiliation with the 478th unit cited for exceptionally meritorious service from Jan 13 1969 to May 15 1970. The unit augments ADC alert forces protecting the U S from hostile aircraft and missiles. Pfeil graduated Sidney High School in 1967 attended Kearney State University and is married to Joanne L Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney High School
Kearney State University
Joanne L. Holmes
Sisters to Close St Josephs Hospital After Sixty Years
Alliance officials announce St Josephs Hospital will discontinue operation after sixty years. Sisters decide not to invest 1 million dollars in the current facility or build anew, aiming to open a new hospital by July 1, 1973. Community support acknowledged for Dr James F Kennedy Walter Mischnick and E J Ressegieu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph Hospital
Alliance
M. Kathleen
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Sisters of St. Francis
Community of Alliance
St. Joseph's Hospital
Sisters of
James F. Kennedy
Walter Mischnick
E.J. Ressegieu
Kathleen
Walters Attend Denver Stock Show and Hometown Socials
Mount Vernon area residents attended events from the Denver Stock Show to local gatherings. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Walters and Jerel toured Denver with Jerel returning to College Station Texas. numerous neighbors hosted dinners and visited in Scottsbluff Bridgeport Potter and surrounding towns. Guests included the Evans Johnson Sprenger Klentz and Runge families with New Year’s resolutions and socializing noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Walters
Jerel
Denver
College Station
Texas
Clarence Evans
J. C. Johnson
Jack Vincil
Pamela
Jennifer
Kimball
Warren Johnson
Jay C. Johnson
Kent Johnson
Henry Grothe
Ken Grothe
Linda
Sunshine Magazine
C. L. Walters
Scottsbluff Wednesda
Francis Reage
Misegadis
Lyle Sohnesa Burese
Bridgeport
Roy Andersen
Potter
Cora Goding
Emma Stanton
Randy Sprenger
Los Angeles
Bill Ruhter
Jim Jones
Carrie Ruhter
Milan Glassburn
Francis Runge
Dennis Jensen
Darren
Gurley
Jim
Steve Clifford
Rochester
Keith Sprengers
Maurice Nelson
Roy
Henry Buss
Sterling
Frank Klentz
Lloyd Reineka
Dale Katen
LeRoy Hadden
Doug
Scottsbluff
Ivan Walker
Edna McMillen
Scotia
Ron McMillen
Loring Tobler
Chuck Lafier
Local Families Share Holiday Moments and Travel
The text records families visiting relatives over the holiday. Mr and Mrs Jim Horton and children left for home Friday after visiting Mr and Mrs Marvin Fleming and Kim. Marvin Fleming and Kim spent Sunday evening with Edson Madden and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Horton
Frida
Marvin Fleming
Kim
Edson Madden
Also Mentioned on This Page
Laura Young
Mrs. Dewey Dirks
Wyo
Jerry Cordova
Cordova
Allied van Lines
Mrs. Woolridge
Peetz, Colo
Mr. Woolridge
The
Hank Construction Co
Anne Jones
Jones
W. E. Jones
Pat Beaskin
Bil Lenz
Wendell Draper
Richard Krueger
Evelyn Christensen
Allen McGee
Ed Haupt
Bradley
el Paso
Tex
Davidson
Shawn Sweet
Deryl Rapp
Troy
Kent Holloway
Todd
Bob Evans
Dusti
Billy
Bob ‘Evans
Narjes
Kiwanis Club
Rotary Club
Ft. Sidney Hotel
Jaycees
Keen Teen Center
Kensington
Ft. Sidney Moline
Toastmasters Club
Chateau
Alcoholics Anonymous
Christ Church
Civil Air Patrol
CAP
Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows
Tri-County Association For Retarded Children
Allen Roehl
Mental Health Center
Omee Denny Club
Circle No. 1
WSCS
Lodgepole United Methodist Church
Harold Hernbloom
P.J. Heaton
and Tremain
Roger Jorgensen
Royal Neighbors of America
IOOF
Sidney Jaycees
St. Patrick's Cafeteria
Christ Episcopal Church
Knights of Columbus
St. Ital Room
Catholic Daughters of America
Radtke
Candice Sue Radtke
Mrs
Ken Pittam
Xi Lota Chapter
Elorenzo
Mrs. Kurz
George Nolde and Sons
Carl Kurz
Stan Flaharty
Jack Easterly
Raymond Walker
Vernon Walker
Fisher
Wilson
Nebraska
U.S
Middle Atlantic States
Stein
Rocky Mt
State
Ralph Englert
Englert
Allen Beermann
Lincoln
Mount Vernon
Walters
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