Independence Day Guests and Fourth of July Events
A crowded Fourth of July in Sidney and area includes visits from Ken Gipfert and family hosting guests from Columbus Nebraska Ypsilanti Michigan Williston North Dakota Sidney Nebraska Broadwater California and others. Neighborhood families attended picnics reunions and birthday celebrations at multiple homes and centers with extended travel and visits across Nebraska and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Gipfert
Fred Nelmeirs
Columbus
Neb
Charles Gipfert
Ypsilanti, Mich
John Deal
Willingston
N. D
Jimmy Brooks
Sidney
Robert Lindquist
Broadwater
Bill Moore
Wendell
Bernard Rapp
San Jose
Calif
49th Legion Convention Is July 11-13 In Omaha
The 49th Annual State Convention of the American Legion Auxiliary of Nebraska will be held in Omaha July 11 13 at the Prom Town House Motel with more than six hundred delegates alternates and guests. Howard Roth National Vice Commander will address a joint session Friday morning and local officials will greet attendees. The program includes memorial services child welfare awards nursing scholarship recipients and a tea and style show honoring Gold Star members. Election of officers for 1969 70 and other leadership posts will close the convention on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary of
Nebraska
Omaha
Prom Town House
Dan Herrin
Brady Department
Howard Roth
American Legion of
James Grove
Art Mercer
American Legion
Peter Marchetti
Guy Wallace
Orville Dudden
Venango
Walter L. Jewett
Aurora
American Legion and
Auxiliary Department
Richard Paul
Ray Griffin
Earl Franklin
Sterling
Colorado
National American Legion Child Welfare
Chilaw
Pamela Grantham
Bishop Clarkson School of Nursing
Diane Becker
Janet Delancey
Nebraska Methodist School of Nursing
Jolene Leibbrand
Luther Johnson
Valley
William Cox
Pierce
Charles Haseloh
Harvard
Northwestern
Marvin Harrison
Lincoln
Henry Beel
Johnstown
John H. Kerlakedes
Cecil Lee
Ainsworth
Department
Georgia
Campus News Highlights Student Achievements Across States
Miss Karyn Smith of Potter has been accepted by Mary Lanning School of Nursing Hastings College for the 1969 70 term following her 1968 Potter High School graduation and study at Nebraska Wesleyan University. Rich Larson and parents attended UNLs Summer Orientation in Lincoln on July 12. Kent L Brunzell earned spring semester honors at University of Missouri Rolla for GPA 2.75+. Colorado State College Spring Quarter lists 1119 students with GPA 3.5 or better and at least 12 credit hours. Beverly Mohatt named on honor roll R R 2 Box 157.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karyn Smith
Billie Smith
Potter
Mary
Kent L. Brunzell
Don Brunzell
University of Missouri
Rolla, MO
Colorado State College
Greeley
Norman Oppelt
Beverly J. Mohatt
R. R
Seventeen Golfers Attend LGA Meeting at Hillside Pro Shop
Seventeen golfers attended the Ladies Golfing Association meeting Wednesday morning at the Pro Shop on Hillside Golf Course. Scores were figured with handicap. Winning first prize was Mrs. Robert Zalesky and second, Mrs. Frank Barrett. The low putts prize was tied by Mrs. Hillard Lockett and Mrs. Jim Thayer. A short business meeting followed the usual rolls and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Golfing Association
Pro Shop
Hillside Golf Course
Robert Zalesky
Frank Barrett
Hillard Lockett
Jim Thayer
Colling Hiett Rites Set for June 29 at First United Methodist
Miss Hedy Colling and Ronald Melvin Hiett wed in a three poem ceremony in Sidney. The Rev. Dan E. Hiett officiated before an altar of white candles and mint green flowers. Attendants wore mint gowns. gifts and reception followed at the church parlor. The couple will reside in Kimball after a trip to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedy Colling
Ronald Melvin Hiett
First United Methodist Church
Charles Colling
Melvin Hiett
Sidney
Dan E. Hiett
Littleton
Colp
Duane Nichols
Robert Spearow
Peetz Bride Weds Kenneth Reynolds in Peetz Church
Miss Margaret Gillham of Peetz and Kenneth E Reynolds of Arapahoe Colo united in marriage at United Methodist Church of Peetz in 8 p m ceremony on June 20. Bride is daughter of Dean and Mrs Gillham. groom’s parents are Mr and Mrs Lowell Reynolds.
June Zwickl Weds Roger L. Robinson in Sidney Neb
June Zwickl of Sidney and Roger L. Robinson of Bassett Neb exchanged vows at 1 30 p m June 28 at St Patrick Catholic Church in a ceremony witnessed by 195 guests The Rev Lambert Phillips officiated The couple's parents and families filled the ceremony with traditional music and flowers including orange carnations and white mums The bride wore a white chiffon gown with pearl trim and a long satin trained veil designed by her mother The bridal party wore orange gowns with olive green velvet trim and carried orange and white flowers The reception and smorgasbord followed at the bride's parents home with 100 plus guests The couple will reside at 526 Jackson Sidney Neb
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Zwickl
Sidney
Roger L. Robinson
Bassett
Neb
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Lambert Phillips
Eugene Zwickl
C. L. Robinson
Jack Thorpe
Edna Lafler
Dennis
Michael Pelster
Dalton
John Davis
DeAnne Thies
Pat Sue Jelinek
Barb Wallinger
Denver
Rox Ann Robinson
Susan Robinson
Judi Wernsman
Harold Wernsman
Randy Roggasch
Dennis Roggasch
Rose, Neb
Marianne Aaron
Scott Robinson
Dan Zwickl
Dell Morris
Axtell
Karl Linke
Eddie Davis
Newport
Melvin Armstrong
Kay Zwickl
Frank Carey
Carolyn Tobin
Donna Namath
Joan Davis
Becky Hughes
Rose
Judy Wiemer
Vicki Colling
Colorado Mountains
Jackson
Sidney High School
Sidney Telegraph
Western Nebraska Vocational Technical School
E. R. Jimerson
Bridgeport
N. L. Robinson
Goldie Morris
Minden
John Zwickl
Community events and clubs schedule for Cheyenne County
July events list across Cheyenne County includes Cheyenne County Historical Association meeting July 7 at 8 pm, Sidney High School Band parents meeting, Aquatennial trip reminders, Toastmasters Tuesdays at 6 30 am, Senior Citizens July 8 1 30 pm at East Ward School, Sidney Garden Club picnic at noon July 8, Memorial Hospital Auxiliary at 2 pm, Ladies Golf Wednesdays at 8 am, Lions Club noon luncheon, Providence Chapter 108 Eastern Star July 9 8 pm with garden party at Miss Laura Rudd’s home, Mrs Jaycees meetings July 9 8 pm, Jaycees cookout July 12 at Mrs Ed Haupt’s home, and a note about fresh dill for mashed white turnips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Order of Eastern Star
Laura Rudd
Mrs. Jaycees
Ed Haupt
Rev Douglas Guest Pastor at Light Memorial Church
Rev Douglas Guest Pastor will lead services at Light Memorial Presbyterian for the last three Sundays in July while Rev Darrell Davis is away. Born in 1900s, he joined New York annual conference in 1922 and later moved with his wife and daughter Jean to Rawlins Wyoming in 1949. He served in Lamar Colorado and Newcastle Wyoming before retiring in 1964 and buying a home in Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Light Memorial Presbyterian Church
Darrell Davis
M.E. Douglas
Rocky Mountain
Douglas
New York
Douglases
Jean
Rawlins
Wyo
Lamar
Colo
Newcastle
Wyos
Lions Club Debate on Cheyenne County Declared Low in Spirit
At the Lions meeting last Wednesday at The Chateau a debate considered whether Cheyenne County should be declared economically low. Kenneth Pittam led pro arguments for Citizens for Cheyenne County Development, while Dr C B Dorwart spoke for the con side. A Q A period followed as Charles Willey, new Lions president, led the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Cheyenne County
Sidney
Kenneth Pittam
Citizens For
C. B. Dorwart
Charles Willey
Lion
Paul Adkinson
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Fred Niemeirs
LeRoy McCann
Kennard
Leon Laflers
Air Stream Trailer Club
Lafler
Raymond Friedman
Anadarko
Friedmans
Laura Young
Earl Bauers
Legions Park
Donald Youngs
Gurley
Donald Young
Leon Lafler
Rex Monahan
Chuck Lafler
Bob Lafler
Margaret Dissmore
Katherine Rihn
Alliance
Elmo Lewis
Lafayette, Cole
Viola Miller
Mitchell
Raymond Pickett
Herb Statler
Adeline Wienenberg
Wienenberg
Statlers
Mrs
Elmer Wilds
Chappell
Frank Frauendorfer
Mabel Hansen
Fremont
Albert Brandlis
Sundl
Hansen
Rauendorfer
Dan Duncan
Gerald Pitman
Duane Golden
California
Mrs Golden
Einar Larson
Colton
M. E. Douglas
Troy
Julie Magnuson
Central City
Gordon Magnuson
Gordon Richards
Curtis Carey
Grant City
Lake McConaughy
Allen McGees
Wendell Drapers
Mr. Richards
Missouri
Gordon Carey
Harold Lenz
Grand Island
Bill Lenz
Pat Benskin
Delbert Davison
Elva Davison
Laramie Peak
Delbert
Order of the Arrow
Arlina Harte
San Francisco
William D. Harte
Mike Gottschalk
Lynn Gottschalk
Des Moines
Mary Jane Gottschalk
John Gottschalks
Roger and
Hank Davis
Arvada, Colo
Albert Haupt
49Th Legion
Lester P. Henkens
Chadron
Roy Gabriel
Campus News
Charla Colling
Ernest Williams
JoAnn Nissen
Charles Hammond
Don Hofer
Jerad Stecker
Steve Washburn
Christie Harlan
DeWitt Jones
George Skiles
Ken Bennett
Vaughn Miller
Kristi Bennett
Cindy Benzel
Connie Hiett
Patio Apartments
Kimball
Union Pacific Railroad
Jeanette Coulter
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Peetz
Margaret Jane Gillham
Kenneth E. Reynolds
Arapahoe
United Methodist
Charles Koester
Ron Gillham
June Reynolds
Donna Redabaugh
Janice Mannweiler
Winsor
Becky Danielson
Ft. Collins
Lynnette Danielson
Torrington
Max Reynolds
Dick Gillham
Jerry Rorick
Manhattan
Kan
Richard Harding
Rex Waugh
Kimberly Gillham
Gary Gillham
Daugher
Marlys Kitch
Lakewood
Kenneth Gillham
Ivan Danielson
Frank Kane
Colorado Springs
Cheri Bloom
Kathy Gillham
Rodney Houser
Lodgepole
Norman Arenda
Cheyenne Wells
Wendy Danielson
Harry Bloom
Roy Gilliam
George Danielson
Brush
Kathryn Reynolds
Donald Faucett
Santa Fe
N. M
Reynolds
Kenneth Reynolds
Cheyenne County Historical Association
Chamber of Commerce
Toastmasters Club
Chateau Club
East Ward
Sidney Garden Club
Legion Park
Memorial Hospital
The
Lions Club
the Chateau
Rev. Douglas
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