Town Folks Share News of Visits and Travel
Around the Town reports a string of visits and departures. Mrs L H Russell and daughters Janet Jo Ellen and Jennifer travel to Sioux City Iowa to join Mr Russell who now manages the Warrior Motor Inn there. Other gatherings include Mr and Mrs Emery Peterson and two sons of Kimball dining with the Harmons, the Johnsons from North Bend Neb visiting during their 41st anniversary, and a Frank Frauendorfer and Herb Statler dinner with plans for a Phoenix Arizona trip. Mrs Lillian Johnson returns from Denver with family Leola, Ed Kuppinger, and others. Dallas and Brenda Richards visit Gordon Richards in Grant City, Mo. R W McSpadden, Sidney native now living at 2005 13th Ave Gering, passes away Saturday night. Funeral arrangements are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Russell
Janet
Jo Ellen
Jennifer
Sioux City
Iowa
Russell
Warrior Motor Inn
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Stan Larabee
Leonard Fine
Arnold Monteith
Grant City
Gordon Richards
Dallas Richards
Brenda
Barbara
R.W. McSpadden
13Th Ave
Gering
Sidney
Free chest X-rays at Peetz School January 28
Free chest x-rays will be offered to anyone 15 and older when the Colorado State Department of Public Health mobile unit visits Peetz School in Peetz Colorado on Tuesday January 28 from 2 to 6 pm. The service is provided through local Christmas Seal agency TB & RD Association of North Central Colorado and Northeast Colorado Health Department. Staff volunteers are being recruited by Merrill Tregoning, Peetz School principal. X-ray exams can reveal undetected tuberculosis and other chest diseases. All participants will be notified of results, and those with suspicious shadows will be advised to see their family physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado State Department of Public Health
Peetz School
Peetz
Colo
Christmas Seal Agency
TB & RD Association
Colorado
Northeast
Colorado Health Department
Merrill Tregoning
Taf
Sunol Lady Mrs John De Mers Sr rites held at Sunol
Final rites were conducted today for Mrs. John De Mers Sr., 74, a Sunol resident, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney with Rev. Harlan Brel presiding. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery with Gehrig and Son Funeral Home in charge. she was a Schuyler, Nebraska native, married in 1917 in Denver, survived by her husband, two sons, one daughter, one brother, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunol
John de Mers Sr
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Sidney
Harlan Brel
Greenwood Cemetery
Gehrig and Son Funeral Home
H. H. Misegadis
A. A. Fenske
Earl Krueger
Dick Pavlat
Tom Allington
William Gade
Jerry Vacik
Church Ladies Aid For Elderly At Light Memorial
The United Presbyterian Women of Light Memorial Church met for a luncheon at 1 pm in the church fellowship hall. Miss Liz Cunningham shared slides on Finland, annual reports were presented, and circles studied Mark. Speakers included W. T. Miller, Dr. C. J. Cornelius, John Peetz, and Dr. L. S. O’Holleran. Projects covered science, medicine, juvenile courts, alcoholism, and cultural offerings. Nine dinners were served in 1968. 1969 plans focus on calling and caring for the elderly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liz Cunningham
Finland
W. T. Miller
C. J. Cornelius
John Peetz
L. S. O' Holleran
Silvia Mazel
Marshall
Denver
J. W Johnson
Prairie Schooners Square Dance Club Organized
Prairie Schooners Square Dance Club formed with Mal Minshall as caller and Myron Flessner as guest. Members Loyal Horni cek Bob Mika and Mal Minshall attended. First, third, and fifth Thursdays set for dances at East Ward School starting Jan 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Schooners Square Dance Club
East Ward
Mal Minshall
Myron Flessner
Carl Olefson
Holyoke
Cole
Smith
Sidney
Dareld Frerichs
Bob Mika
Prairie Schooners
Loyal Hornicek
Bob Flessner
Lodgepole School Head Will Return
Eugene G. Thompson was rehired as superintendent of Lodgepole schools for 1969 70 term, marking his second year leading the district. A Lodgepole native, he previously taught in California before returning home. Marian Rachel Circle met at the Presbyterian Church with 14 members. Ruth Circle gathered at Mrs Holechek’s home with 12. Mary Elizabeth Circle met at Mrs Barker’s home with 13 attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Thompson
Lodgepole Board of Education
Eugene G. Thompson
Lodgepole
Marian Rachel
The
Presbyterian Church
Robert Kruse
Kruse
R. C. Cunningham
Matthew
Ruth Circle
Robert Holechek
Richard Fix
Ancel Lewis
Mary Elizabeth
Ross Barker
Barker
Elmer Hartman
Novato Bride Weds Melvin Magliocco In San Francisco
Miss Karen J Forster and Melvin T Magliocco wed in a single ring ceremony at the Baha i Center San Francisco on Saturday Jan 11 at 2 pm. The event drew about 150 guests with floral displays and prayers by local Baha i members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen J. Forster
Novato
Calif
Melvin T. Magliocco
San Francisco
George Forster
Sidney
Josephine Magliocco
Vicki Thompson
Bride of
Himming Alla
U’ebaha
Fred Babo
John Fleming
Harry Thompson
Richard Groger
Edna Forster
Harry
Carroll Wright
Mill Valley
Sidney High School
San Rafael
Richard Id Dale
Paul Paris
New York
Mrs Theo Larson Rites Tuesday In Longmont Colo
Mrs Theo Larson 68 died at an Even Tide rest home in Longmont Colorado after years of poor health. Private funeral services are set for 3:30 p m Tuesday at Levellen Funeral Home with burial in Longmont Cemetery. Born Anne Wilson in Council Bluffs Iowa on August 15 1900 she moved to Colorado in 1950 and later to Loveland with husband Theo Larson in 1960. Surviving are the widower a daughter Helen Eastlake of Dallas Texas three grandchildren and two sisters Mabel Franklin of Denver Colo and Mattie Birch of Red Oak Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo Larson
Longmont
Colo
Levellen Funeral
Larson
Anne Wilson
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Colorado
Loveland
Helen Eastlack
Dallas
Texas
Mabel Franklin
Denver
Cole
Mattie Birch
Red Oak
Sidney Optimist Club Luncheon and Local Meetings
Sidney Optimist Club holds a noon luncheon at the Chateau Cafe on Tuesday January 21. VFW Auxiliary meets at 7 30 p m at the Legion Club. Cheyenne County National Farmers Organization meets Tuesday in the Armory at 7 p m with election to be held. Extension club leader training session Tuesday at 1 30 p m and 7 30 p m in the 4 H building featuring Making Yeast Rolls. all leaders invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Optimist Club
Chateau Cafe
National Farmers Organization
Cheyenne County
To Be Wed Nancy Segelke to James Hare
Engagement announcement for Nancy Segelke of Peetz daughter of Mrs. Martha Segelke and the late Harry Segelke to James Hare son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Here of Sidney. Segelke a Peetz High School and Sidney Beauty Academy graduate employed at Cameo Beauty Shop. Hare a St Patrick's Academy graduate attends West Texas State University. No wedding date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Segelke
Martha Segelke
Harry Segelke
Peetz
James Hare
Clarence Here
Sidney
Miss Segelke
Peetz High School
Sidney Beauty Academy
Cameo Beauty Shop
St. Patrick’s Academy
West Texas State University
Community meetings and a speaker announced
Sidney Rebekah Kensington plans a 2 p.m. meeting in the 100F Hall basement. Lions Club holds a noon luncheon at The Fort Sidney Motor Hotel. Tri-County Association of Retarded Children rescheduled its regular meeting to Jan 22 at East Ward School 7:30 p.m., with William Kelley, administrator of Educational Service Unit 19, as main speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Rebekah Kensington
Lions Club
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Tri-County Association of Retarded Children
East Ward
William Kelley
Educational Service Unit 19
Xi Iota Tests French Dishes at Sorority Meeting
Xi Iota Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosted a French cooking program during its Tuesday meeting at Mrs. Arthur Pelster home. President Mrs. George Niekum announced the Valentine Scholar Ship Dance set for Feb. 15 at the Country Club. Dishes included crepes Versailles, tossed salad with authentic French dressing, and Pain d Epice prepared by hostess Miss Luetta Gehrig and members. Next meeting is Feb. 11 at Mrs. Ralph Cox home with Mexican cooking theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xi Iota
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Arthur Pelster
George Niekum
Beta Sigma Phi
Country Club
Luetta Gehrig
Clark Wicks
Versailles
Ralph Cox
Trailblazers Car Club Meeting Displays Travel Slides
The Trailblazers Antique Car Club met at the Gurley Fire Hall for a covered dish dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Westerhoff and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Tilghman. Tilghman showed Vietnam slides. Westerhoff showed Alaska slides. Emil Weyerts presided over a 22-member business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trailblazers Antique Car Club
Gurley Fire Hall
Arnold Westerhoff
Glen Tilghman
Mr. Tilghman
Vietnam
Alaska
Emil Weyerts
Denver Club
Bob Horst
Bob Lafler
Mildred Sorge
Weyerts
Elmars Petersons
Mrs Norman Presides At CWS Meeting
Christian Woman's Fellowship of the First Christian Church met Thursday at 1 30. Mrs Doris Norman presided over the business meeting. The annual School of Outreach runs Sundays in February starting Jan 26 at 5 pm with a sack lunch supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Woman’s Fellowship of the First Christian Church
Doris Norman
Indonesia
Ellis Votan
Hazel Horst
Duane Martin
Earl Daack
Grace Petersen
Wotan
John Ross
Homemaker Contest Winner From Kimball High School
Miss Susan Bohac, a Kimball High School student, is named a Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow Contest winner and will compete in state awards. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Bohac of Kimball and granddaughter of Opal Kretz of Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Bohac
Kimball High School
Betty Crocker
James E. Bohac
Kimball
Bohac
Opal Kretz
Sidney
Corky Booth
Sunol
LCW Hears Annual Reports at Holy Trinity
The Lutheran Church Women of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church met Thursday January 2 at 1 30 p m in the church fellowship hall. Mrs Alvin Bauer and Miss Alice Rexroth conducted the meeting with annual reports read. Hostesses were Mrs Alvin Bauer Miss Agnes Ladine and Miss Alice Rexroth. The afternoon was spent addressing and stuffing envelopes. The next meeting will be Thursday February 6 Ruth Circle met at the
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church Women of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Church Fellowship Hall
Alvin Bauer
Alice Rexroth
Agnes Ladine
Ruth Circle
Les Landmesser
Harold Kieselhorst
Jim Brumfield
John Schilz
Paul Houser
Brumfield
Ladine
Kieselhorst
Elizabeth Circle
Wes Jensen
Ralph Fleming
Arthur Ladine
Henry Dumler
Census and Births Reported at Memorial Hospital
As of Jan 19 Memorial Hospital lists 69 patients and four babies admitted. Births include a five pound girl to Mr and Mrs Robert Balfour and three boys to Mr and Mrs James Schilling Mr and Mrs Robert Steffens and Mr and Mrs Jerome Cabela. Dismissals row lists numerous residents. Community church meeting notes follow with Elizabeth Circle activities and guest attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital
Sidney
Robert Balfour
Bert Britton
Hans P. Nielson
Ottilie Schuessier
John Colone
Fred Peters
Everard Dress
Robert Steffens
Francie Hadden
James Schilling
Clayton Radtke
M. R. Sigler
Ben Hilpert
Harvey Miles
Chappell
Jerry Cab
Jerome Cabela
Extension Club Notes and Civic Talks At Home Meeting
The Suzette Extension Club gathering at Mrs. Paul Aude's house featured a dessert luncheon, singing led by Mrs. Gerler, and a roll call on favorite TV programs. New president Mrs. Art Liljegren presided after installation by past president Mrs. Aude. Aude discussed Nebraska water supply, Crime Prevention Program, and reviewed 1969 yearbooks while presenting a lesson on American Furniture Styles. Esther Circle met at Emma Nelson's with devotions, a group study led by Mrs. Flohr, and a Priscilla-The Teacher and Missionary discussion. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church women plan sewing day January 27 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suzette Extension Club
Paul Aude
Aude
Joe Gerler
Extension Club
Roll Call
Art Liljegren
John Edzard
Nebraska Water Supply
Esther Circle
Emma Nelson
Walter Meissner
Jack Flohr
Priscilla
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Emery L. Peterson
Douglas R. Harmon
Peterson
Sidney Branch
Latter Day Saints Church
Clarence Johnson
North Bend
Neb
E.L. Anderson
Johnson
Mrs. Anderson
Johnsons
Herb Statler
Frank Frauendorfer
Statler
Phoenix
Ariz
Forrest Planck
Lillian Johnson
Ed Kuppinger
Leola Johnson
Lodgepole School
Baha’ Center
Melvin Magliocco
Judi Cloby
Terra Luide
Longmont, Colo
VFW
Legion Club
Mrs. Norman
Cws
Kimball Youth
Legion
American Legion
Dix
Linda Johnston
Scottsbluff
Richard Castleberry
Betty Horrock
Potter
Castleberry
Valentine
Telegraph
LCW
Suzette
Dix Sunday
Louis Johnson
Charles Sutton
Lyle
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