Cheyenne social roundabout with extended family visits
A long list of visitors and guests gathers in Cheyenne and surrounding areas. B. C. Atkins and Neal Craig attend a General Electric meeting. many families from Guthrie, Oklahoma City, Omaha, Denver, and more travel for visits, reunions, and vacations including Yellowstone, Estes Park, the Black Hills, and Rocky Mountain National Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stickney’s
General Electric
Cheyenne
B. C. Atkins
Neal Craig
VFW and Auxiliary Host Family Picnic Sunday
The monthly family picnic sponsored by the VFW and Auxiliary is set for Sunday August 6 at 4 p.m. in Legion Park. Each family should bring a meat dish a covered dish and table service for their group. Drinks will be provided. All members of the Post and Auxiliary and their families are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW and
Auxiliary
Legion Park
Post
Miss Baker Honored At Bridal Shower
Miss Joanne Baker, whose marriage to Charles Austin is set for August 20, was guest of honor at a miscellaneous bridal shower Saturday afternoon at the Ft. Sidney Hotel. Luncheon at 1:30 was hosted by Mrs. Paul Hakes, Mrs. Wesley Berry, and Mrs. Wesley Jensen, with numerous invited guests listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joanne Baker
Charles Austin
Ft. Sidney
Paul Hakes
Wesley Berry
Wesley, Jensen
State Orders Seat Belts in All State Autos
Gov Frank Morrison ordered safety seat belts installed in more than 1,000 state owned vehicles as part of a safety campaign. Belts will be available at cost to state employees and bids will be taken on belts and future vehicles equipped with and without belts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Frank Morrison
George Morris
Scouts and Leaders Plan Regional Explorer Conference Trip
A 10-member delegation from the Wye-Braska Area Council will join 700 delegates from 37 councils at the Regional Elected Explorer Delegates Conference August 6–9 at Kansas State College. Chairman Jack Thorpe leads exhibits and clinics, with a governor and Kansas State University president speaking at the opening banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wye-Braska
Boy Scouts of America
Kansas State College
Jack Thorpe
Post 168
Scottsbluff
Kansas
Kansas State University
Thomas Keane
U.S.N
Wyobraska
Charles Bastrom
Paul Plummer
Bayard
Roger Hachstein
Crawford
Bill Koenecke
Sidney
Melvin Kjoromoe
Kenneth Pearson
Torrington
Jerry Coraghead
Fred Kawaguchi
Bill Richards
Council Explorer
Engagement notice for Madeline Ayle and Lawrence Saali
Engaged Miss Madeline Kay Ayle of Peetz to Lawrence Anthony Saali son of Mrs Louis Saali of Sidney No definite wedding date set Miss Ayle a Peetz High School senior for the coming term Saab a St Patrick's Academy graduate works as a mechanic at Beckmann Motor Co Inc
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard Ayle
Peetz
Madeline Kay
Lawrence Anthony Saali
Louis Saali
Sidney
Miss Ayle
Peetz High School
Mr. Saab
St. Patrick’s Academy
The
Beckmann Motor Co. Inc
Potter couple announce Shirley Tank engagement to Airman Ronald Maul
Mr and Mrs Loyal Tank of Potter announce the engagement of their daughter Shirley Faye to Airman Second Class Ronald E Maul son of Mr and Mrs Edward Maul of Sidney. Shirley a 1959 Potter High School graduate and secretary at the Cheyenne County Extension Office Sidney. Ronald a 1959 Sidney High School graduate serving in the U S Air Force stationed at Hill Air Force Base Utah no wedding date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Tank
Potter
Shirley Faye
Ronald E Maul
Edward Maul
Sidney
Miss Tank
Potter High School
Cheyenne County
Mr. Maul
Sidney High School
U. S. Air Force
Hill A.F.B
Utah
4 H Club Sews Plans and Hobo Breakfast Set
The Stitch and Stir 4 H Club met July 19 at Cheryl Johnson s home to discuss sewing projects. They aim to finish by Aug 2 and plan a Hobo Breakfast at 6 am at Cheryl s, with the next meeting on Aug 8 at Delois Bauman s home. Connie Weber reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheryl Johnson
Cheryl
Delois Bauman
Honey Exhibits and Bees Highlight Gurley Family Fair Plan
Ron Kriesel 18 from Gurley brings honey jars to the Cheyenne County Fair as a 4 H Club project. He has kept bees for six years with three colonies and an annual honey yield around 80 pounds. Ron earned a Gurley High School diploma this spring and plans to study architectural design at the University of Nebraska. He also exhibits two fat calves and raises chickens, while his father serves as county fair board president and his mother leads the Busy Maids 4 H Club. The Kriesel farm west of Gurley features antique autos and restored wagons, reflecting a family devoted to farming and community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Kriesel
Gurley
Cheyenne County Fair
Ron
Ernest Kriesel
Fairbury
Gurley School
Fred Kriesel
Gurley High School
University of Nebraska
Do Better
Kriesel
County Fair Board
Junior Fair Board
Busy Maids
Jane Kriesel
Galen
Leon
Antique Auto Club
Former Resident of Peetz Buried Today
Funeral services for Mrs. Emilie Schacht 72 long time Logan County resident who died Friday at Scottsbluff Neb were held at 1 30 p m Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev Edgar F Kruse officiating She was born February 22 1889 in Egeln Germany and later lived in Peetz Sterling and Scottsbluff She leaves son Erich Paul and seven grandchildren Burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery Sidney
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emilie Schacht
Logan County
Scottsbluff
Neb
Trinity Lutheran Church
Edgar F Kruse
Schacht
Egeln
Germany
Herman Paul
William Schacht
Peetz
Peretz
Schultz Awarded York Rite Honor
Earl W. Schultz of S C D Nebraska Grand High Priest Royal Arch Masons received Knight York Grand Cross of Honour with one quadrant on July 22 from the Covent General head of Knights of the York Cross of Honour W J Netherton national Grand Master General Schultz had earlier been named Knight York Cross of Honour for Nebraska a year prior
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl W. Schultz
S.C.D
Royal Arch Masons of
Nebraska
York Grand Cross
Covent
Knights of the
York Cross of Honour
W. J. Netherton
Mr. Schultz
York Cross of
Community Admittances and Dismissals List
A compiled report shows admissions and dismissals across multiple towns. Newborns are recorded in July for families including Gary Thompson and Glenn Hoppes. Additional notes list lodge and county residents connected to the announcements.
Ann Arbor Couple Welcome Daughter Nancy Ellen
Dr and Mrs Joseph Heinlein of Ann Arbor Mich announce the birth of a daughter Nancy Ellen born Saturday July 29 at 4 30 am in an Ann Arbor hospital. She has a sister Lisa aged two and brother John aged 11 months. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs J H Lowe of Sidney and Mrs John Heinlein of Santa Ana Calif. Great grandmother is Mrs E L Uptegrove of Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Heinlein
Ann Arbor
Mich
Nancy Ellen
Lisa
John
J. H. Lowe
Sidney
John Heinlein
Santa Ana
Calif
E. L. Uptegrove
Hill announces birth of Bryan Scott in Logan County
Sterling couple Mr and Mrs Elton Hill announce the birth of a son, Bryan Scott, on Tuesday July 25 at Logan County Hospital. The baby weighs nine pounds. Brother Keven Lee is 22 months old. Grandparents are Joe C. Oliverius of Peetz and Harold Hill of Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton Hill
Sterling
Bryan Scott
Logan County Hospital
Keven Lee
Joe C. Oliverius
Peetz
Harold Hill
Denver
Birthday Baby Kathryn Dorys Fehringer Born in Memorial Hospital
Mr and Mrs George Fehringer of Peetz announce the birth of daughter Kathryn Dorys Fehringer born Sunday July 23 at 11 19 pm in Memorial Hospital weighing eight pounds seven ounces. Siblings Bernard Kenneth Karen Dlaine and Neal. grandparents John J Treinen Sidney and Mrs Katie Fehringer Columbus Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fehringer
Peetz
Kathryn Dorys
Memorial Hospital
Bernard
Kenneth
Karen
Dlaine
Neal
John J. Treinen
Sidney
Katie Fehringer
Columbus
Neb
Bridal Shower Set At Potter On Friday
A miscellaneous bridal shower for Miss Donna Baack will be held Friday August 4 at 8 pm in Potter Methodist Church. All friends are invited. Miss Baack's marriage to Lloyd Carr Jr of Sidney will be an August 13 event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
Donna Baack
Potter Methodist Church
Miss Baack
Lloyd Carr Jr
Sidney
Peetz Couple Welcome Son Robert Joseph Schumacher
Robert Joseph Schumacher is born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schumacher of Peetz on Wednesday July 26 at Memorial Hospital timed 7 55 p.m. The newborn weighs six pounds ten ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Leo Fehringer and Mr. and Mrs. Alfonso Schumacher. Great grandparents are Adolph Schumacher and Mrs. Katie Fehringer.
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Sidney
Jake Schilling
Bart Taylor
Robert Deaver
Bud Fister
Penny .Morris
Pete Rapp
George Campbell
Marie Ackerman
Billy Peterson
Thomas New
A. T. Ross
Arthur Strong
James Brammer
Gary Jones
Imperial
Neb
Bart Clemons
Amorita
Okla
Roger Murphy
Gary Thompson
Glenn Hoppes
Walter Schumacher
Peetz
Robert Joseph
Memorial Hospital
Angie Kay
Lugene
Juna
Lyle
Cheryl
Leo Fehringer
Alfonso Schumacher
Adolph Schumacher
Humphrey
August Community Calendar at Local Lodges and Churches
A series of August events across Cheyenne area lodges and churches. Frank Welch Masonic Lodge hosts events August 1, Job's Daughters and Rebekah Lodge meet August 2, Christian Service and Order of St John gatherings August 3, Cheyenne Encampment and shower for Donna Baack August 4, VFW family picnic and a Beta Sigma Phi rummage sale. August 6 features a monthly VFW family prime at Legion Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Order of St John
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Fernandezs Welcome Son Phillip Ray at Memorial
Mr and Mrs Marie Fernandez of SOD announce the birth of their son Phillip Ray on Thursday July 20 at 3 14 pm in Memorial Hospital weighing seven pounds three ounces He has five brothers and two sisters Grandfather Gavino Larez of Lubbock is listed as grandfather on the paternal side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Fernandez
Sod
Phillip Ray
Memorial Hospital
Gavino Larez
Lubbock
Lex
Telegraph Wantads Offer Sale and Trade Ads
Classified info invites readers to place sell or trade notices via telegraph wantads. Indicates quick listings for items and services, welcoming buyers and sellers to use the telegraphic ad service for promotional reach.
Birth of Jill Marie Brammer in Memorial Hospital
Jill Marie Brammer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Brammer of Trailer City, was born Wednesday July 26 at 6 23 am in Memorial Hospital weighing eight pounds three ounces. sibling Jay Michael is two. grandparents include Bob Willich of Stoneham Colorado and Sam Brammer of Sterling. great grandparents Vern Schrack of Stoneham and Walter Witt of Sterling. great great grandmother Mrs Bill Schrack of Elm Creek Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jill Marie
James Brammer
Trailer City
Memorial Hospital
Jay Michael
Bob Willich
Stoneham
Colo
Sam Brammer
Sterling
Vern Schrack
Walter Witt
Bill Schrack
Elm Creek, Neb
Roberts announce birth of son James Patrick
James Patrick Roberts and Mrs Wayne Roberts of Littleton Colorado are parents of a son born Tuesday July 25 in a Littleton hospital, weighing six pounds. Grandparents are Martha Roberts of Sidney and James Coulter and his wife of Potter. Great grandparents are George Coulter and Charles Mayer, both of Potter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Roberts
Littleton, Colo
James Patrick
Littleton Hospital
Martha Roberts
Sidney
James Coulter
Potter
George Coulter
Charles Mayer
Final Band Concert Tuesday at Legion Park Amphitheater
The sixth and final band concert of the season is Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Legion Park amphitheater. The Beginning Band of about 90 youths, trained eight weeks under William Fankhauser and Sid Phelps, opens with familiar pieces. The second half features the City Summer Band directed by Mr. Phelps with a set list including Ocean, Brass Swing, and Euphonium solo by Larry Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Park
William Fankhauser
Sid Phelps
Eastport
Bayard Store earns top prize in Penney Carnival Fashion contest
B J Fowler manager of the Penney's Store in Dalhart Texas received a statuette after his Bayard based team won first in this year’s Penney Carnival Fashion contest for the Rocky Mountain Zone. Fowler is the son of Mrs Amanda Fowler and the late Jesse Fowler and now resides in Dalhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayard
Penney's
Dalhart
Texas
B. J. Fowler
Rocky Mountain
California
Nebraska
Amanda Fowler
Jesse Fowler
Inter-city bus service ends in Scottsbluff Gering
John G. Rutz of Star Bus Lines won state approval to discontinue the Scottsbluff to Gering inter-city service after about 20 years. A public meeting drew no protests as the commission approved the shutdown citing lack of patronage. The service began under A. P. Bressler and thrived during wartime rationing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsbluff-Gering
Scottsbluff
Gering
John G. Rutz
Star Bus Lines
State Railway Commission
Rutz
A. P. Bressler
Nebraska Highway 88 upgrade bid set for Redington area
The Nebraska Department of Roads will accept bids on August 3 1961 for 89 miles of Nebraska Highway 88 from the Banner County line east through Redington to four miles east of Redington. Work includes grading drainage structures and asphalt surfacing with over 20 tons of asphaltic concrete. Traffic detours will divert south from US 26 at Melbeta to join 88 thirteen miles west of Redington. Estimated cost 238540 dollars. Begin no earlier than August 21 1961 and finish by October 27 1962.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redington
Nebraska Department of Roads
Nebraska
Interior Decorators select Paul A Gross for White House panel
Paul A Gross is named to the White House committee of the National Society of Interior Decorators for 1961 62. He will assist President Kennedy and Mrs Kennedy in furnishing the White House in authentic American style. Gross, father of Mrs Glen Bruns, is known as an authority on traditional period furniture. The society started the project by furnishing the Diplomatic Reception Room in June of the previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chappell
Paul A. Gross
White House
National Society of Interior Designers Inc
Gross
Kennedy
Glen Bruns
National Society of Indoor Decorators
Bridgeport Opens Courtesy House Tourism Center and Museum
The Courtesy House tourist information center and museum in Bridgeport opened recently with an attendant on duty to receive materials and organize displays. Volunteers cleaned painted and prepared the space while the center stocked maps literature and information on state highways the game commission and the US Park Service. Governor Frank Morrison announced that funds to hire a custodian are not available at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Musem
US Park Service
Frank Morrison
Bridgeport Lions
Levy Figures Coming Soon Says Pindell
County Clerk I L Pindell expects complete levy figures for town and rural residents to be released soon once an official valuation figure is received. Nebraskans face an 8.41 mill state levy for 1961 62, down 2 cents from last year, with 6.33 mills for the general fund and 2.08 mills for special levies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. L. Pindell
Pindell
State Board of Equalization
General Fund
Board of Equalization
Bridgeport Woman Selected for Meteorology Study Abroad
Hazel Tatro a Bridgeport native and U S Weather Bureau meteorologist receives a one year study assignment at Florida State University. A 1937 Bridgeport High School graduate she is the first woman awarded such an assignment by the Weather Bureau and will begin in September before returning to Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Hazel Tatro
U .S Weather Bureau
Bluathenthal Field
U. S. Weather Bureau
Florda State University
Tatro
Nebraska
Wilmington
Bridgeport High School
Weather Bureon
Wilmington Station
Harvest er Earl Watson Dies After 19 Years in Area
Earl Eckard Watson aged 66 of Blackwell Oklahoma died at Kimball Hospital Monday from heart ailment after a sudden illness. A harvest hand who traced wheat fields for local farmers in the Dix area for years he was born September 15 1894 in Chaney Kansas and moved with his family to Blackwell in 1944. He was a Mason and Lions Club member and had earlier lived in Manchester Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
Kimball Hospital
Earl Eckard Watson
Blackwell
Oklo
Dix
Chaney
Kan
Watson
Masonic Lodge
Lions Club
Manchester
Okla
Rocket blast injures two boys in Gary's room
Two young scientists were injured when a homemade solid fuel rocket exploded in Gary Myers's bedroom. Johnny Tritt, 12, lost his right index finger and thumb and had other finger injuries. Gary Myers, 14, suffered a deep abdominal cut, a severe burn on the left arm, and multiple cuts from flying metal. investigators blamed static electricity during a thunderstorm as a possible ignition source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
Johnny Tritt
Myron Tritt
Gary Myers
Jack Myers
Gary
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Stormmont Vail Hospital
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Rifle
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Grant Teton Lodge
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Rapid City
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Robert Townsend
Tom Patrowsky
Hilda Schou
John Schou
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Kenneth Fleming
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Lodgepole
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Douglas Riley
Barton Clemons
Clearfield
Roy E. Burke
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Bryan Scott Hill
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Meename Ree
Frank Welch
Job's Daughters
Rebekah Lodge
Elks Auditorium
Beta Alpha Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
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Jill Marie Brammer
James Patrick Roberts
Oasis Chartreuse
Rough Riders
Euphonium
Larry Nelson
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Nebraska Panhandle
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