Around the Town: Bonds Host Grandchildren and Local Guests
A flurry of summer visits fills Sidney as Harold and Mrs Bond host grandchildren Tim and Nancy Lovell from Denver. Safer travels include Camille Bond’s return from a Methodist Youth tour and Radarman William Frazee arriving in Yokosuka, Japan with the Seventh Fleet for a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Bond
Tim
Nancy Lovell
Denver
Lovell
Sidney
Bond
Jack Lovell
U.S.S
Leyte
Jeff Norfolk
Frank Frauendorfer
James Linnenkamp
Frauendorfers
Adam Peloni
Roy Gilliam Sr
Valley
Neb
Roy Gilliam Jr
Los Angeles
Calif
Harold Lyngholm
Clairlyn Lyngholm
Colorado Springs
Lyngholm
John Jessen
Bloomfield
Alliance
Morris Jessen
Glenn Patrick
Patrick
Frank Pierson
Holdrege
William Finkbiner
Bloomington
Lou Hagemeister
Donna Hagemeister
W. Golden
Don Watts
Carl Christ Jr
Virgil Dean
California
Mike Selzer
Selz
Kinston
N. C
O. C. Yeakley
John
Atlanta
John Elwell Jr
William Cannon
Mitchell, Neb
Yeakley
Engagement of Miss Nancy Bretz to Gerald Beyer
Announcement from the parents of Miss Nancy Bretz of Sidney states her engagement to Gerald Beyer. Both are Sidney High School ’58 graduates. Miss Bretz works at Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital while Beyer farms near Sidney. No wedding date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Bretz
Gerald Beyer
Harold L. Bretz
Sidney
Beyer
Clarence E. Beyer
Miss Bretz
Sidney High School
Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital
Claire Belle Koester and Leonard Benzel United in Marriage
Claire Belle Marie Koester and Leonard Benzel were married at St. Patrick's Church Sidney on Saturday June 28 in a 10:30 a.m. ceremony officiated by Rev. Robert Chamberlain before more than 175 guests. The bride designed her Chantilly lace gown with a lace-trimmed veil and carried a pink and white colonial bouquet. her sister and friend served as bridesmaids. After a reception in the church auditorium, the couple, residents of Sidney, plan a farm life near Sidney following a U.S. Army service by the groom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s Church
Claire Belle Marie Koester
Leonard Benzel
Sidney
Alfred J. Koester
Carl Benzel
Robert Chamberlain
Jo Ann Berg
Bridgeport
Herbert Hruska Jr
Edward Bolke
Casper
Mary Jo Mahoney
Denver
Maid of Honor
Larry Koester
Harry Benzel
Myron Leveland
Dan Benzel
Louis’ Keller
Bernard Grothe
Potter
St. Patrick’s High School
Loretto Heights College
Colo
United States Army
Stanley Belieu
St. Patrick’s Auditorium
Lodgepole A L A Lodgepole Auxiliary installs officers
Lodgepole American Legion Auxiliary held a special open meeting on Friday June 27 in the Legion Hall to install officers for the coming year with President Jennie Smith installed by proxy while La Wanda Oliverius and others took roles such as first and second vice presidents secretary treasurer historian chaplain and sergeant at arms. Mrs Alvin Duis from Cheyenne County acted as installing officer with Clara Fraass and Lerota Robertson assisting. Reports from Lincoln Boys and Girls State were read by Jane Meyer and Richard Téagué. Outside guests included Mrs Wes Galloway from California and Mrs Morris Beel of Hershey along with Potter residents Mr and Mrs Ralph Robertson refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodgepole American Legion
Legion Hall
Jennie Smith
la Wanda Oliverius
Helen Hernbloom
Olive Johnson
Irma Quinn
Alice Brown
Helen Lydiatt
Clara’Fraass
Alvin Duis
Cheyenne County
Sidney
Robertson
Western Nebraska
Wes Galloway
San Bernardino
Calif
Morris Beel
Hershey
Aux- Viars
Family Reunion Picnic Held in Legion Park
Mrs Emma Henderson and daughter Barbara of Boise Idaho visited the former sister Mrs Carrie Sparks as guests of honor at a no host family reunion picnic in Legion Park Sunday noon. Attendees totaled 87 people including 39 adults and 48 children with many from Sidney and surrounding towns. families listed include Henderson, Haight, Kurz, Chambers, Kettler, and others from Cheyenne Denver Gibbon Dix and local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma _ Henderson
Barbara
Boise
Idaho
Carrie Sparks
Legion Park
Dale Henderson
Cheyenne
Gordon Haight
Denver
Belle Gibson
Russell Stafford
Gibbon, Neb
B. Carlson
Dix
Sidney
Louis Miller
Don Hunt
Ivan Walker
Chilren
Daryl Meier
Bert Walker
Emily Kurz
James Beyer
Carl Kurz
Robert Kurz
Potter Couple Announces Engagement of Suzanne Coulter
Mr and Mrs James Coulter of Potter announce the engagement of their daughter Suzanne to Wayne L Roberts of Omaha The bride to be attended Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority The groom is son of Mrs Martha G Roberts of Sidney a Dalton high school graduate and 1958 University of Nebraska graduate He is an electrical engineer for Northern Natural Gas Co in Omaha The couple plans to marry August 24 at Potter Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Coulter
Potter
Suzanne
Wayne
L. Roberts
Omaha
Potter Methodist Church
Nebraska State Society Picnic in Long Beach Park
J B Campbell president of Nebraska State Society announces annual picnic July 12 at Bixby Park Long Beach. Registration by counties starts at noon. Long Beach Band to perform and a program will follow. Paul Dunham serves as society secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Society
Long Beach Park
J. B. Campbell
Nebraska State Society of
Long Beach
Calif
Bixby Park
Paul Dunham
New Worship Time Set For Christian Church
First Christian Church voted at the annual meeting to move Sunday worship to 10 a.m. and church school to 9 a.m. starting July 6 for July and August. Rev. W. K. Hasenyager serves as pastor. The Smiling Susies 4-H Cooking Club met at Paul Misegadis home on June 24 with Peggy Allington presiding. Sixteen members attended with Sandra Mashek as guest. Mrs. Houser led group activities cooking fancy sandwiches and arranging two vegetable plates for lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
W. K. Hasenyager
Smiling Susies 4-H
Paul Misegadis
Peggy Allington
Sandra Mashek
4-H Fun Night Winners Named in Cheyenne County
The sixth annual Share the Fun Night and public speaking contest by Cheyenne County 4-H Clubs was held in the city auditorium. Eight skits were presented with ten members in speaking contests across senior and junior divisions. Winners include Hand Full of Sunshine, Destination Moon, 4-H Camp Here We Come, and others, with first place speakers earning $5 and district meet advancement in Scottsbluff on Aug 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
City Auditorium
Lucky Clover
Merry Makers
Kitchen Maids
Golden Gals
Kernel
Klod Krop Klub
Just Us
Carol Hare
Hitch Hiker
Pat Sullivan
International Geophysical Year
Judy Irwin
Wayne Walker
Georgia Sullivan
Kathy Albro
Kathy Schwartz
Donna Deaver
Carol Brauer
Charles Irwin
Saddle Club Hears 1958 Rodeo Reports
The Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club met last Wednesday in the club house to hear 1958 Ft Sidney Days rodeo and concession reports. J. B. Baker and Wes Jensen presented rodeo results while Mrs. Jensen spoke on concessions. Baker was elected 1959 rodeo chairman. President J. B. Ruttner conducted the session with twenty members present. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goodwin and Mr. and Mrs. John Treinen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft Sidney
Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club
J. B. Baker
Wes Jensen
Jensen
Baker
J. B. Ruttner
Frank Goodwin
John Treinen
Police Court Hefty DUI Fine for Robert L Savory
Robert L Savory, 30, of Sidney faced police court on a driving while under the influence charge. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs and had his license suspended for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Savory
Sidney
Former Potterites Land Scholarships for Kids
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Leafdale of Mesa Arizona learned that their daughter Marilyn won a National Secretaries Association scholarship for a secretarial program at Arizona State University where she will be a junior next year. Keith Leafdale earned a scholarship to the Southern California School of Theology at Claremont for the fall, after completing his ASU undergrad last January and receiving his degree at the spring convocation. He is in Chicago now, interning with the American Friends Service Committee and has served as parish visitor for First Methodist Church in Mesa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Leafdale
Potter
Fraser Dr. E
Mesa
Ariz
Marilyn
Arizona State
National Secretaries Association
Grand Canyon
Leafdale
Keith
Southern California School of Theology
Claremont
Calif
Chicago
American Friend's Service Committee
First Methodist Church
Rhonda Paulman Celebrates First Birthday at Family Picnic
Rhonda Jean Paulman celebrated her first birthday at a Sidney family gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs W O Golden on Sunday June 29. Attendance included Rhonda’s parents, relatives from Seguin Ogallala Riverton Scottsbluff and Sidney, with a pink and white birthday cake and social time afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhonda Jean Paulman
Rhonda Jean
Don Paulman
Sidney
William McMullen
Seguin
Tex
Jack Carlson
Ogallala
William Golden
Riverton
Wye
John Goodman
James Netherland
Scottsbluff
Carlton Hare
Alpha Iota Chapter Scavenger Hunt At Lawn Party
Ten members and eight guests attended a Friday evening June 27 Alpha Iota chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha gathering at Miss Donna Hagemeister s home. A scavenger hunt provided entertainment and refreshments followed. Hagemeister chaired the social committee with Mrs Keith Kaylor and Miss June Ray assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Finkbiner
Bloomington
Ill
Carrie Sparks
Jess Backemeyer
Edward Lehman
Arnold Wagner
Donald Fedderson
Kay Borgens
Gene Albe
Alpha Iota Chapter
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority
Donna Hagemeister
Hagemeister
Keith Kaylor
June Ray
Mrs Jaycees Meet in City Auditorium
Mrs John Austin and Mrs Ed Lehman attended as guests when Mrs Jaycees met in the city auditorium on Wednesday evening June 25. Fourteen members were present for a brief business session conducted by Mrs Richard Smith before a card party with Canasta, bridge, and pinochle. Door prize went to Mrs Gerald Robbins. next meeting set for July 23 at the city auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Austin
Ed Lehman
Jaycees
City Auditorium
Richard Smith
Canasta High
Dorothy Howlett
Ron Tighe
Roy Reed
Gerald Robbins
Owoco Card Club Honors Guests At Stan Robinson Home
Mrs Rabb and Mrs Bauman led guest and member honors respectively as Owoco Card Club gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs Stan Robinsons home. High for guests went to Mrs Rabb and Bauman took second high. Among members, Mrs Fritz Nage won high with Mrs Robert Waite second and Mrs D C Albers low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C Rabb
Ed Bauman
W. E. Gehrig Jr
Ben Meyer
Owoco Card Club
Stan Robinson
Rabb
Bauman
Fritz Nage
Robert Waite
D. C. Albers
Bridal Shower for Jane OConnor Before August 9 Wedding
Jane O Connor, bride to be William Larson of Holdrege, was guest of honor at a linen shower Friday night hosted by Mrs Hull Cook and Mrs C B Innes Sr at the Cook home. A miniature bride and groom and a wedding cake decorated the table. The bride's mother cut the cake, and Mrs Henry Marx served coffee. Twenty guests attended, and bridge games provided entertainment with prizes to Mrs McKinley McIntosh, Mrs Helen Welsh, Mrs Marx, and Miss Margaret Heaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane O'Connor
William Larson
Holdrege
St. Patrick’s Church
Hull Cook
C. B. Innes Sr
Cook Home
Harold O’connor
Henry Marx
Bridge
McKinley McIntosh
Helen Welsh
Marx
Margaret Heaton
Church ladies and guild meetings listed for week
Community notices list Kiwanis at Yendis Cafe and Rebekah Lodge tonight at 6 30 p m. Thursday at 2 p m St Pauls Lutheran Ladies Aid meets in the school fellowship hall. Dorcas Society Holy Trinity Lutheran St Martha s Guild Christ Episcopal and First Christian C W F group meet. Providence Chapter 108 Order of Eastern Star meets Wednesday July 9 at 8 p m in the Masonic Temple with initiation and social hour. visiting members welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Rebekah Lodge
St. Paul’s Lutheran Ladies Aid
Dorcas Society of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
St. Martha's Guild of Chist Episcopal Church
C.W.F
First Christian Church
Providence Chapter 108
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Tuesday Evening Bridge Honors At Elwell Home
Tuesday Evening Bridge Club met at Mrs. John Elwell Jr. home with dessert luncheon before cards. Mrs. Warren Brown earned high honors followed by Mrs. James Lodes as second high and Mrs. Richard Smith as low. Mrs. Reynolds received the traveling prize. Mrs. Gerald Matzke to host July 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Heinlein
Arven Reynolds
John Elwell Jr
Warren Brown
James Lodes
Richard Smith
Reynolds
Gerald Matzke
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nancy Brett
Thompson
Claire Belle
Koester-Leonard Benzel
Art Chambers
Lila Meyers
David Weller
Roland Brauer
Betty Benzel
Susan Siedel
Miss Benzel
Susan
Barbara Benzel
Black Hills
Benzel
Lodgepole A.L.A
Miss Suzanne Coulter
Christian Church
June McMillen
Louie Rudman
Lincoln
Richard Dotts
J. Fred Thompson
Sidney Telegraph
Saddle Club
Marilyn Leafdale
Keith Leafdale
Rhonda Paulman
Mrs. Jaycees
Seven-Up Bottling CO
Campbell Piano
Sidney, Nebr
Opal
Lafler
Nebraska
Maple
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