Town Notes Highlight Broad Cheyenne Area Visits
A roundup of local hospitality and travel includes Creighton Law graduate James Heaton visiting Omaha relatives, Cheyenne residents Mrs. Elizabeth Schwasnick and Mrs. Charles Diamond in town, and A F Wiltmire recuperating from wrist surgery in Cheyenne. Other items note locals traveling to Estes Park, Iran based Stonehouse, and service members heading overseas from Cheyenne and Spokane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Heaton
Creighton Law School
Omaha
P. J. Heaton
Elizabeth Schwasnick
Charles Diamond
Cheyenne
Morris Snyder
A. F. Wiltmire
de Paul Hospital
Zelma Meenan
San Gabriel
Calif
James Hiett
Mr. Hutchinson
Engagement Planned for Dorothy Johnson and Vernon Kallweit
Miss Dorothy Johnson and Vernon Kallweit announce an autumn wedding. Parents of the bride are Mr and Mrs Delbert S Johnson of Peetz. Groom’s parents are Mr and Mrs Gus Kallweit of Sidney. Miss Johnson is a 1956 Peetz High School graduate. Kallweit graduated Sidney High School in 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Johnson
Vernon Kallweit
Miss Johnson
Delbert S. Johnson
Peetz
Gus Kallweit
Sidney
Peetz High School
Kallweit
Sidney High School
Thimble Club Ends Summer Meet After Final Session
Mrs Wesley Berry hosted nine members and guest Mrs Henrietta Borcher last Friday afternoon. Members voted to discontinue the summer meetings, with next session set for Sept 6 at Mrs Martin Block's home. The gathering included needlework, visiting, and refreshments.
Hospital Auxiliary Sets Membership Deadline Aug. 1
The Cheyenne County Hospital Auxiliary fixed Aug. 1 as the dues payment deadline. Active members pay one dollar and associates five dollars, to be sent to membership chairman Mrs. J. J. Lyle. President Mrs. P. J. Heaton led 14 members in reports on gifts, vending, quilts, and upcoming charity efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County Hospital
J. J. Lyle
P. J. Heaton
Paul Randall
Earle Winter
Randall
Hospital
Effie Madsen
Madsen
Madden
Winter
Leo Bolin
Funeral Today for Ben C. Jurgens 85
Funeral services were held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church for Ben C. Jurgens 85 who died Monday at his home. He was born in Germany and lived in Cheyenne County Minnesota Canada before settling in the area. Survivors include his wife ten children from the first marriage four from the second, 48 grandchildren and 59 great grandchildren. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery under Craig Mortuary arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Ben C. Jurgens
6Th Ave
Henry Trawny
Gurney
Greenwood Cemetery
Craig Mortuary
George Barlow
Jack Knicely
William Frerichs, Jr
Edme Flessner
Lavern Flessner
Robert Huff
Johanna Fichenscher
Annette Barkema
Ihrhove
Germany
Mr. Jurgens
Old Timers-Varsity Spring Football Ends Even
The first Old Timers versus Varsity game at Michigan State finished in a 20 to 20 tie, with both sides showing balanced play and key scoring drives before a large spring crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State
Sidneyites European tour report reaches Chadron Teachers College
Report from Chadron Teachers College confirms members of the European Field Study group have traveled from the Netherlands to France and Germany. Participants include Mrs. Kinney Dissmore Merrick Jung and others from Sidney Chadron Julesburg and Pine Ridge. They toured Manchester and Stratford upon Avon in England and studied English education before moving to The Hague Amsterdam and Germany. The voyage included visits to St Patrick's The Hague Ministry of Education Rembrandt's house and Caernarvon Castle with plans to continue through Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadron Teachers College
Netherlands
France
Germany
Jan Kinney
John Dissmore
Anne Merick
LaDonna Jung
Sidney
Robert S. Ellwood
Elizabeth Ebner
Pauline Moody
Chadron
Ruth Ebke
Julesburg
E. S. Young
Lyman
Manchester
England
Manchester Guardian
Holly Royde
Manchester Grammar School
Oxford
Cambridge
North Wales
Chester
Caernarvon Castle
Edward
Prince of Wales
Stratford-on-Avon
William Shakespeare
Ann Hathaway
Shakespeare Memorial Theatre
Ministry of Education
Hague
St. Patrick’s
Hauge
Amsterdam
Rembrandt
Local Admits and Discharges Listing Names in Sidney
Admitted: Sidney: Samuel R. Sweet, Mrs. Glenn Schmitt, Mrs. Bill Degaugh, Mrs. Roger McCormack, Edward Foy, Mark Blanke, Clyde Lucas, Bernard DeLashmutt, Mrs. Gerald Austin, L. E. Wamsley and Robert Bell. Dismissed: Sidney: Mrs. Henry Meysenburg and son, Mrs. Earl Rush, Carl Jacob, Edward Foy, Mrs. Nevin Jansen, Mrs. George Hartt and baby girl, and Bernard DeLashmutt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Samuel R. Sweet
Glenn Schmitt
Bill Degaugh
Roger McCormack
Edward Foy
Mark Blanke
Clyde Lucas
Bernard DeLashmutt
Gerald Austin
L. E. Wamsley
Robert Bell
Henry Meysenburg
Earl Rush
Carl Jacob
Nevin Janssen
George ‘Hartt
Bernard ‘DeLashmutt
Willey Family Announces Birth of Son Brian Lee
Mr and Mrs Charles Willey announce the adoption of a son named Brian Lee born April 28 weighing nine pounds three ounces. The Willeys returned Tuesday morning to Sidney with their new son and heir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian Lee Willey
Charles Willey
Brian Lee
Birth of Catherine Carol Schilz in Memorial Hospital
Catherine Carol Schilz was born July 10 at 5 06 a.m. in Memorial Hospital, weighing six pounds eight ounces. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Mark Schilz. brother Nicholas is one. Grandparents are Mark N. Schilz and Roswell Robinson of Sidney. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Or Chaney of Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Carol Schilz
Mark Schilz
Catherine Carol
Memorial Hospital
Nicholas
Mark N. Schilz
Roswell Robinson
Sidney
Or. Chaney
Hartt Birth Announces Welcome Teresa Lynn Hartt
A daughter, Teresa Lynn, was born to Mr. and Mrs. George Hartt at 5 31 p m on Monday July 8 in Memorial Hospital weighing seven pounds 14 ounces. She has siblings Steven and Debra and grandparents Mrs. Josie Sandoval of Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teresa Lynn Hartt
Teresa Lynn
George Hartt
Memorial Hospital
Steven
Debra
Josie Sandoval
Sidney
State Rural Youth Camp Set for Aug 1 3 at Comeca
State Rural Youth camp plans announced for August 1 to 3 at Camp Comeca near Cozad. Lois Hibbler IFYE delegate and Rev Adramn Edgars address attendees. Handicrafts led by Mary Scott Kenneth Hall Neal Baxter organize basketry metal craft and kite making. Open to Rural Youth members advisors and extension workers with early registration by July 26 and a $10 onsite fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Comeca
Cozad
Louis Keller Sidney
Lois Hibbler
Ayr
International Farm Youth Exchange
IFYE
Australia
Adramn Edgars
McCook
Mary Scott
Scotts Bluff
Kenneth Hall
Scottsbluff
Neal Baxter
Lincoln
Keller
Gleaners Hold Tuesday Meeting At Grace Baptist
Mrs Buck Allison presided at a brief Gleaners gathering Tuesday evening at Grace Baptist Church. Six members attended and discussed visitation. The group spent the rest of the evening rolling bandages for missionary work. The July 23 meeting will be at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Allison
Grace Baptist Church
Dorcas Circle 4 Meets With Mrs Rapp
Dorcas Circle 4 of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church met at Mrs Licland Frickey's home with Mrs Wayne Rapp leading a lesson on Practise In Prayer. Mrs George Seelmeier presided and discussed Christmas card sales. A picnic at Legion Park on Aug 13 was planned for the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Rapp
Dorcas
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Licland Frickey
George Seelmeier
Final Date Set For Girl Scout Day Camp Registration
Final registration day for Summer Day Camp of Girl Scouts and Brownies is Monday July 15 announced by Mrs Carl Christ Jr publicity chairman. A fee of one dollar must be paid to troop leaders on or by Monday as no registrations will be accepted after that date. Camp activities are open to all Girl Scouts and Brownies in the Sidney area provided registration is made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Christ Jr
Sidney
Christ
Presbyterians To Have July Guest Speakers
Light Memorial Presbyterian Church fills July pulpit during Rev Harold B. Taylor’s vacation. Rev Walter Ulrich of First Presbyterian Bridgeport will speak July 21 and 28. Dr George Bancroft of Omaha, Synod of Nebraska, Presbyterian Church U S A, appears July 21. Services at 8 30 a m all month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold B. Taylor
Light Memorial Presbyterian Church
Walter Ulrich
First Presbyterian Church
Bridgeport
George Bancroft
Omaha
Synod of Nebraska of the Presbyterian Church
U.S.A
Lodgepole ALA names committee heads at July meeting
Lodgepole American Legion Auxiliary appointed chairmen for various committees including Rehabilitation Leota Robertson and Membership Evelyn Talib at the July 9 meeting. Seventeen members attended as officers outlined a $250 monthly custodian hire and $50 Costa Rican youth exchange fund. Delegates to the Omaha Department Convention were named with alternates listed, calendars were handed out, and the July serving committee announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodgepole American Legion Auxiliary Executive Committee
Leota Robertson
Evelyn Talib
May Heath
Clara Fraass
Alice Brown
Ruth Quinn
Jennie Smith
Irma Quinn
Evelyn Talich
Mable Kreider
Kay Miller
Lillie Fraass
Bugs
Helen Lydiatt
Red School House
Helen Herbloom
Legion Hall
Library
Legion
Omaha
Olive Johnson
Nellie Smith
Lodgepole
Lillie Franss
Helen Hernbloom
Lions Club
Ten Attend Ladies Golf Luncheon At Country Club
Ten ladies attended the Wednesday Ladies Golf meeting at the country club. Mrs J R Gilliland had the low score, Mrs Claude Wuthier the low putts, and Mrs George Hinn the high score. Mrs Warren Brown hosted the luncheon. Next week’s hostess will be Mrs Hinn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J R. Gilliland
Claude Wuthier
George Hinn
Warren Brown
Mrs Hinn
Week In Advance Community Event Schedule July 13 20
This listing outlines club meetings and activities for July 13 to 20 across York area groups including U P Oldtimers Club Promenaders Dance Club Foursquare Dance Club Episcopal Parish Hall Toastmasters Rotary Rural Youth Knights of Columbus C E S Kensington Jaycees V F W Auxili ary Toastmistress Lions Kiwanis Scout Troops 83 89 90 National Guard Armory Army Reserve Royal Neighbors CWA Shrine Circus Odd Fellows Hall and related venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. P. Oldtimers Club
Promenaders Dance
Foursquare
York Club
Episcopal Parish Hall
Toastmasters Club
Yendis Cafe
Rotary Club
the Country Club
C.F
Knights of Columbus
C.E.S. Kensington
Jaycees
Elks Club
V.F.W
Recreation Committee
Toastmistress Club
Lions Club
Kiwanis Club
National Guard
Armory
Air Force Reserve
Rebekahs
Job
Army Reserve
Royal Neighbors
C.W.A
City Auditorium
Cheyenne
Odd Fellows Hall
Past and Present Officers Honored at OES Session
Providence Chapter 108 Order of the Eastern Star honors past and present secretaries and treasurers at the Ma sonic Temple meeting. Tribute by Mrs. Frank Longan, gift from Mrs. Jack Weimer, names listed include Mrs. Roy Depew and others. Chapter birthday observance planned for July 27 at 3 to 5 p.m. at Mrs. Kenneth Bagby’s home. A patriotic reading and song accompanied social hour with decor by Mrs. Earl Schultz and refreshment volunteers. Thirty-seven members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Frank Longan
Jack Weimer
Roy Depew
C. A. Story
Robert Hiett
Rex Olsen
Francis Knox
David Ells
Longan
Kenneth Bagby
America
J. W. Vaughn
William Fankhauser
Earl Schultz
Louisa Adams
Verna Robinson
Elmer Hartmann
Mission Group Studies The Pendulum Swings Chapter
The Nazarene Foreign Missionary Society opened a study on The Distinctive Race from The Pendulum Swings by W A Eckel led by Mrs Carl Baker. Members discussed customs differences between Japanese and American people and planned mission activities and a Missionary Night on July 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Eckel
Carl Baker
Nazarene Foreign Missionary Society
America
Alsin Hedges
Ray Nelson
C. B. Johnson
David F
British Guiana
Baker
Union Pacific Oldtimers Picnic at Riverside Park Scottsbluff
The Union Pacific Oldtimers Club 29 and Auxiliary hold their annual picnic in Riverside Park Scottsbluff on Sunday afternoon starting at 4 30. UP shields mark the route and all Junior Oldtimers are invited. Bring your own lunch and table service. A beautician's picnic follows Sunday at 4 p.m. in Legion Park with invited beauticians and families. Bring a covered dish sandwiches and table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific Oldtimers Club
Riverside Park
Scottsbluff
UP Shields
Beautician's
Legion Park
Beauticians
Band Concert Program Promises Lighting Effects and Soloist
This evening at 8 o clock the bandshell hosts a band concert with unusual lighting by Jack King and John Hettrick and guest soloist Mrs William Fankhauser accompanied by Miss Margaret Ann Olson. The program includes March Religioso Onward Christian Soldiers Ode to Music Chopin songs and a set of light classical pieces leading to a grand finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack King
John Hettrick
William Fankhauser
Margaret Ann Olson
W. P. Chambers
Nici
Enews
Anderson
Grandman
Fankhauser
Kiddie Ballet
Co.cc
Ralph Herman
Walters
Colorama Wenn
Yoder
Brockenshire
Killham Portz Rites Celebrate Quiet Marriage
In a quiet Tuesday ceremony at Judge and Mrs Smith’s home Mable Killham and Howard Portz united in matrimony. Attending were immediate family and a few close friends including Mrs Chester Vetter and Vern Portz. The couple,left for San Francisco to attend the Elks convention and tour the Pacific Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable Killham
Howard Portz
Judge
Garden Club Hears Flower Show Reports At Picnic Meeting
Sidney Garden Club met at Legion Park for a noon picnic with 17 members and six guests. Members discussed a Gurley flower show, lessons on leaves and petunias, naming practices, and floral arrangement practice. The Aug. 13 meeting will be at 9 a.m. at Mrs. Ed Henkle's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club
Legion Park
Sidney Garden Club
E. E. Osborn
Amelia Berry
Dalton
Mary Uptegrove
Rita Underdown
James
George Loaris
Richard Maddox
Lee Gain
M. L. Anthony
George Young
Gurley
Ervin Ehlers
Ida Ahrens
Rex Olsen
Maddox
Osborn
Ed Henkle
Marriage License Details and Recipe Included
Marriage license entries list Dick Deal aged 20 and Barbara Jones aged 16 both of Sidney, Howard Portz 53 and Mabel Killham 43 both of Sidney, Marvin Bartling 22 of Sidney, and Ruth Barnhart 20 of Lodge Pole. Mash parsnips with butter or margarine and a little onion salt, form into a small pie plate, heat and brown under the broiler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Deal
Barbara Jones
Sidney
Howard Portz
Mabel Killham
Marvin Bartling
Ruth Barnhart
Lodgepole
Ags Kiwanis to Host Ball Teams at Circus
At the Wednesday Kiwanis dinner meeting in the Yendis Cafe Mel Everingham assistant superintendent of schools and Neal Allison Masck Auto Supply manager attended. J B Baker presided as 12 members joined planning to sell Shine Circus tickets for July 20 to members of two minor league ball teams sponsored by the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Mel Everingham
Neal Allison
Masck Auto Supply Co
J. B. Baker
Shine Circus
Dryland Toughies 4-H Club meets with calved demonstration
The Dryland Toughies 4-H Club gathered June 24 at the Arvin Livingston home with Gary Policky presiding. Plans were set for a July 30 tour beginning at the Joe Policky home and a July 19 meeting at the John Sell home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dryland Toughies
Arvin Livingston
Gary Policky
Joe Policky
John Sell
Paul
David Hutchison
Livingston
Hutchison
Doris D. Runge
Lucky Clover 4 H Club Skit Practice For Fun Night
The Lucky Clover 4 H Club gathered at Gail Christensen’s home on July 3 at 7 pm to rehearse a skit titled 4 H Comes To The Ozarks. Jo Ann Nissen served refreshments and filed the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Christensen
The
Ozarks
Jo Ann Nissen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dean Stettner
Chris Filsinger
San Francisco
Stettner
Duane Mack and
Daugher
Harold Ruhter
Walter Krueger
Roap Ruhter
Ira Jackson
Santa Ana
Harold Jackson
Buea
Jackson
Frank Bean
Mas
Virgil Raddatz
Griffiths Air Force’ Base
Rome
N.Y
Frank Raddatz
Fred Stephens
Stephens
Allan Stephens
Idlewild
Heidelburg
Sgt. Stephens
Don C. Smith
Richard Smith
Frank Hornaday
Denver
C. W. Hornaday
Hornaday
Dave Roberts
Pete Smythe
New York City
Ralph Trujillo
Denver Post
Danver
Charlotte
Anne Dorwart
North Platte
National Red Cross Aquatic School
James McIntosh
C. B. Dorwart
Bertha Proffit
Cleveland
Dorwart
Dorothy Jonnson
Thimble Club
Hospital Auxiliary
Luis Estevez
Presbyterians
Shrine Circus
OES
Mission Group
Killham-Portz
Ags Ae Kiwanians
Kathy Fleming
Virginia Kettler
Raymond Walker
Marlaine Walker
Althea Gibson
New York
Darlene Hard
Montebello
Queen Elizabeth
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