Local families gather. transfers and visits mark weekend
Staff Sgt Lester F Johnson and family of Francis E Ware Ren AFB Cheyenne spent weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Herbert Johnson. The Johnsons have been transferred to Berkeley AB Mobile Alabama. A string of visitors from Potter and surrounding towns joined in weekend gatherings. University of Wyoming announces area students pursuing bachelor degrees including Ronald Earl Brown Sidney and William Stewart Stahly Kimball as of January 21. Beverly Clare Dorwart graduated nursing from Creighton University in Omaha. Several couples plan trips, engagements are announced, and local social events fill the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester F. Johnson
Francis E. Wareren Afb
Cheyenne
Herbert Johnson
Lester’ Johnson
Berkeley AB
Mobile
Ala
Harold Schuessler
Clifford Jonson
Famely
Lester Johnson
Clifford Johnson
Leslie Lipska
Potter
Johnson
Lester
Fred Enevoldsen
Gordon Reed
Jim Fisher
University of Wyoming
Laramie
Ronald Earl Brown
Sidney
William Stewart Stahly
Kimball
C. B. Dorwarth
Omaha
Beverly Clare Dorwart
Creighton University
Guy V. Doran
San Diego
Wallace Doran
Don Howard
E. L. Uptegrove
Thomas E. Kokjer
Montana
Wyoming
Wes Riewe
Harold Gugelinman
George Hare
Gene Frerichs
Robert Lindsey
Ed Oppie
Prairie Schooners Square
Bushnell
Bushnell Club
John Engel
Charles Gabriel
Chris Rohde
Gurley
Harold Smith
Royal Neighbors install officers in Sidney ceremony
Royal Neighbors of Lodgepole installed 1965 Sidney group officers at the 100F Hall with Mrs. Amy Bales and Mrs. Blanche Humphrey directing. New officers include Oracle Pat Seidel, past Oracle Gadd, vice Oracle Sharon Webster, recorder Robert Call, and others. Prizes awarded to Nagengast, Bales, Borchert. door prize to Webster. Memorial sent to Nebraska Royal Neighbors scholarship fund for Violet Hey. Hostesses named, February meeting to feature a covered dish dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hoffman
Royal Neighbors
Lodgepole
Sidney
Sidney Group
Amy Bales
Blanche Humphrey
Pat Seidel
Oracle
Frank Gadd
Sharon Webster
Robert Call
Loretta Feh
Ringer
Ann Short
Gadd
James Thompson
Mare Shal
Gary Borchert
Leona Rezanina
Inner Sentinel
Marie Stormberg
Outer Sentinel
Carl Christ
Margaret Nagengast
LeRoy Miller
Julius Hahler
Endurance
Bales
Loretta Fehringer
Nagengast
Borchert
Webster
Nebraska Royal Neighbors Scholarship Fund
Violet Hey
Leonard Rieken
John Treinen
Local couple wed at First Methodist Church Sidney
Hazel Frances Overman and Lester J. Darnall were married January 8 at 4 p.m. at the First Methodist Church of Sidney. The ceremony was conducted by Reverend John Stayton with only immediate family present. The couple, now at home at 1428 19th Sidney, planned a short Texas trip after the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist
Sideney
Hazel Frances Overman
Lester J. Darnall
John Stay~ton
Jack Hutchison
Kenneth Fleming
Darnall
Texas
Sidney
Jr Oldtimers January meeting of Up Oldtimers group
Mr and Mrs Virgil Sawicki hosted the January 5 gathering of the Jr Up Oldtimers 35 and Auxiliary. Attendees included Mr and Mrs E J McKinley, Mr and Mrs Dick Rea, Mr and Mrs George Portz, Merle Krugman, Mrs Ruth Landmesser, and Mrs Betty Braasch. Plans for the January 29 anniversary party were set with Braasch in charge of decorations and Landmesser handling invitations. Refreshments were served, next regular meeting slated for February 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Sawicki
Jr. UP Oldtimers
E. J. McKinley
Dick Rea
George Portz
Merle Krugman
Ruth Landmesser
Betty Braasch
Jr Oldtimers Dinner Dance Marks 10th Anniversary
The UP Junior Oldtimers 35 plan a Jan 30 anniversary dinner and dance at Sidney Country Club. Social hour at 5 30 pm dinner at 6 30 pm Masters of ceremonies are Mrs L C Landmesser and T N Crawford. Special entertainment features a skit by UP Oldtimers 29 titled Hillbilly Wedding. Reservations to George Portz by Friday Jan 29, $5 per couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun Valley
George Portz
Oldtimers and Auxiliary Meet at Sidney Armory
The Union Pacific Oldtimers Club 29 and Auxiliary met Saturday at the National Guard Armory in Sidney. A covered dish dinner preceded the meetings led by T. N. Crawford and Mrs. Betty Haven. About forty members attended, and Robert Van Meter showed a film titled The Last of The Giants. The evening ended with social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific Oldtimers Club
National Guard Armory
Sidney
T. N. Crawford
Oldtimers 29
Betty Haven
Auxiliary
Legion Post 17 Meeting With Boy Scouts Candlelight
American Legion Post 17 will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Jaycee Legion Hall. Special guests are Boy Scout Troop 90 sponsored by the Legion. The troop will present a candlelight ceremony. Oscar Hollinrake commander announced a snow blower tractor won in a drawing on Jan 20 by Weldon Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Post
Jaycee Legion Hall
Boy Scouts
Troop 90
American Legion
Legion
Oscar Hollinrake
Weldon Stewart
Immanuel LCW Of Lodgepole Holds First Meeting
Immanuel Lutheran Church Women in Lodgepole held their year opening meeting January 21 in the church basement with Miriam Circle as hosts. Fifteen members and one guest attended. Officer appointments included publicity chair Lloyd Dykman and yearbooks by Arnold Michelman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Circle
Paul Fraass
Myron Carleson
Lloyd Dykman
Arnold Michelman
Myron Carlson
L.C.W
Ed Stewart
Walter Dykman
Ernest Kahrs
Immanuel
West District
L.C.W. West
Holy Trinity Church
Sidney
Sidney Public Schools Weekly Lunch Menu 1965
The Sidney Public School menu lists meals from Monday January 25 to Monday February 1 1965 with daily lunches including Beanie Wienfes Harvard Beets Fruit Hot Rolls Butter 1 2 pt Milk on January 25 and variations through February 1 such as Macaroni Meat Sauce Creamed Turkey Barbecued Wieners and Salmon Patties. Menu notes Subject to Change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Sidney area club and 4-H meetings slated for week
A series of community events runs Monday through Thursday with Panhandle Players tryouts at Sidney High School and Newcomers Club dessert gathering at Fort Sidney Motor Hotel. Also listed are 4-H Junior Leader elections, Square Dance Club, Extension Leader and Training sessions in Sidney, Dalton, Lodgepole, and the Youth Center smorgasbord hosted by St Patrick’s Altar Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
The
Sidney High School
Sidney
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Sideney
Extension Council
Dalton
Clarence Mellberg
St. Patrick’s Altar Society
Albert Fehringer
Maynard Weiser
Cub Scout News from DEN 2 PACK 82 Meeting
A DEN 2 PACK 82 report notes Wednesday after school gathering with Brad Belden raising the flag. The group delivered pamphlets at Country Club, then returned for refreshments. Jon Johnson reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brad Belden
Country Club
4-H Club Notes T-BONE 4-H CLUB
The second meeting was at Robert Benzel home. Project estimate sheets were completed. Tom Gass demonstrated rope calf-halter making. New members Eddie and Don Madden joined. Next meeting set for Feb. 3 at Leonard Beyer’s home with lunch by Mrs. Benzel. Rick Walker reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Benzel
Tom Gass
Eddie
Don Madden
Leonard Beyer
Troop 27 Meeting At Central School January 21
Brownie Notes report Troop 27 held a meeting at Central School on January 21 with 14 members present. They submitted cookie orders, conducted a flag ceremony, learned two new songs, and closed with a wishing ring. Irma Leal, reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central School
Local Couple To Observe 25th Anniversary
Reverend and Mrs. James D. Greene will observe their Silver Anniversary on Sunday January 31 at Grace Baptist Church in Sidney. A 3 p.m. program followed by a reception will be held. Hosts are the greenes four daughters and relatives from Denver and St Paul with Charlene and Marlene at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Greene
Grace Baptist
Sidney
Greene
Greenes
Paul Norlander
Denver
Eugene, Anderson
St. Paul, Minn
Charlene
Marlene
Youth Rally At Presbyterian Church Promotes Dialogue
One hundred seventy five Sidney youths attended a four hour Youth Rally at the Presbyterian Church. The theme Mixed Marriage in the frame work of the Christian churches featured a panel including Father Murphy St Patrick's Catholic Church Father Kors Christ Episcopal Church and Father Monnich Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Moderator Reverend Carl L Nelson of Light Memorial Presbyterian led the discussion after games and a lunch in the church basement. Organizers included Presbyterian Senior High Fellowship and several parish volunteers. Go to Church Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Father Kors
Father Murphy
Monnich
Presbyterian Church
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Max Kors
Christ Episcopal Church
Henry Monnich
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Carl L. Nelson
Light Memorial Presbyterian Church
Nelson
Arlin Caster
Presbyterian Senior High Fellowship
Caleb Eddy
Lewis Wilson
Rollin Blome
Ancel Lewis
Wendell Abrams
Arnold Schiller
Carl Nelson
John Jensen
John Preston
Memorial Hospital Census and Admits list
The census at Memorial Hospital as of 8 a.m. January 25 shows 50 patients and five babies. Admitted include Sidney Fawcett Seefeldt Jones and many others across towns, with births to Marmon Sorge and Fiegenschuh. Deaths include Mary Mitchell on January 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital
Sidney
Charles Fawcett
Walter Seefeldt
Carl Jones
Thomas Phillips
Donald Baumbach
Robert Marmon
John Martinosky
Larry Gilstrap
Debra Jarred
Frank Trowebridge
Richard Siegenerschuh
Cassandra Adams
Elberne Luehrs
Frank Kurz
Donald Koester
Lodgepole
June Scharrel
Peetz
Harvey Marsh
Anton Nelson
Harve McGee
Kimball
Diana Bloom
Dalton
Herman Miller
Gurley
Leo Jegging
Earl Lessig
Roger Sorge
Jeff Calahan
Alfred Koester
Lydia Eckhardt
Glenn Sutton
Billy Trisha
Mike Kealy
Lberne Luehrs
Frank Neel
Neil Bergstrom
Clyde Simms
Alfred Johnson
Dick Hardesty
Mike Leach
Robert Maine
George Hart
Harvey Reed
John Mee Flenry
Lawrence Witters
Joan Johnson
Dilton
Douglas Smith
Potter
Jacob Carter
Sam Gurley
Willard
Hart Birth Announcement in Sidney and Perry Areas
Mr and Mrs George Hart announce the birth of a son Michael George on January nineteenth at 8 00 a m weighing 9 pounds 4 ounces He has a brother Doug las and a sister Kathy Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Jacob Hart Mr and Mrs Roy Roos of Sidney and Mrs Marvin Newhalsen of Perry Ia Great grandparents are Mrs Anna Vach of Sidney and Blain Smithson of Casey Ia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael George Hart
George Hart
Michael George
Douglas
Kathy
Jacob Hart
Roy Roos
Sidney
Marvin Newhalsen
Perry
Anna Vach
Blain Smithson
Casey
Neighborhood Girl Scout meeting announced in Sidney
Mrs Warren Ellison announced a neighborhood meeting for Girl Scouts on Wednesday January 27 at 10 am at the Presbyterian Educational Building in Sidney. Leaders are urged to bring advanced cookie orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Ellison
Presbyterian Educational
Sidney
Vickie Atkins
Yevonne Smith
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Kearney State College
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Miami
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Lee Ross
Aspen, Colo
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Barstow
Calif
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Robert V. Kurtz
Lincoln
Nebr
Miss Zalesky
Chadron State College
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Sigma Delta Nu
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Blue Key
Phi Sigma Epsilon
Jean Ellen
Alvin Lindfors
Commerce City
Colo
Miss Schiller
Mercy Hospital
University of Colorado
CSC
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Maple St
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Greeley
Associated Women Students
Miss Hruska
UP Oldtimers
Robert van Meter
Sidney Public School
Fairgrounds
Central School Auditorium
Cub Scout News
Jon Johnson
T-Bone
Benzel
Rick Walker
Irma Leal
Girl Scout News
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Nebraska Wing Cadet Council
Offutt Air Force Base
Everett L. Mercer
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Tom Buecker
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