Sidney residents embark on summer travels and gatherings
Around the Town notes numerous local residents planning trips and hosting guests. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Harte travel to San Francisco for three weeks to visit their son and daughter-in-law, while Mrs. Anné Baker and H. Van Aelstyn attend Abbey School graduation in Canon City. The report covers graduates, civic events, hosting visitors, and upcoming summer plans across Sidney and nearby areas, mentioning Kemper Military School, Northeast Junior College, and several extended family visits in Colorado, New Mexico, and Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Harte
San Francisco
Bill Harte
H. van Aelstyn
Anné Baker
Abbey School
Canon City
Colo
Northeast Junior College
Sterling
Dean Olson
Carl L. Olson
Sidney
Kemper Military School
Boonville
J P. Cleland
Kemper
E. N. Harmon
Norwich University
Olson
Kemper Corps
Ed Haupt
Midland College
Peter Nielsen
Jerry Wolf
Hastings College
Hastings
Clifford Wolf
George Scofield
North Platte
Ralph Thompson
Nancy Benson
Wymore
Neb
Rosemary Townsend
Robert Townsend
Elaine Osterhoudt
Curtis
Ann
David
Y Mitchell
Philadelphist
Washington
Barre Vipriday
Agnes Ladine
Willian’ Bell
Jeff
Crawford
Engagement of Carollyn Deah McGirr to Leo Simmons Jr
Mr and Mrs James Dean McGirr announce the engagement of their daughter Carollyn Deah to Leo Eugene Simmons Jr son of Mr and Mrs L E Simmons of Ponca City Oklahoma An August ceremony is planned at Light Memorial Presbyterian Church They both attended Municipal University of Wichita Kan Miss McGirr Nebraska Miss Universe 1957 finalist and Miss Press Photographer of Kansas Mr Simmons studied at University of Oklahoma and Wichita State University The couple plan Tonkawa Junior College next fall Miss McGirr will study business and Mr Simmons engineering
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dean McGirr
Carollyn Deah
Leo Eugene Simmons Jr
L. E. Simmons
Ponca City
Okla
Light Memorial Presbyterian Church
Municipal University
Wichita, Kan
Miss McGirr
Sidney High School
Nebraska
Long Beach
Kansas
Minneapolis
Mr. Simmons
University of Oklahoma At
Norman
Hollywood
Wichita
Tonkawa
Oklo
Our Town to open June 9 10 by Panhandle Players
Panhandle Players present three act play set in Grover’s Corners New Hampshire with no scenery using audience imagination in a rehearsal style performance June 9 and 10 8 pm in the senior high auditorium Lead cast includes Nancy Davis Emily Webb and Harry Northup George Gibbs with Bud Madsen as technical director The show features unique balcony love scene on ladders and audience participation with 26 townspeople in group scenes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bes
Panhandle Players
Nancy Davis
Emily Webb
Harry Northup
George Gibbs
Herb Aldrich
Connie Madsen
Grover’s Corners
N. H
Gibbs
Oine
Bud Madsen
Ken Pittam
Dr. Gibbs
Gregory Feuerborn
Joe Crowell
Joe Harbison
Howie Newsome
Professor Willard
Lois Ham
Silver Belles Beaux Square Dance Meet Midweek
Mr and Mrs Dallas Richards and Mr and Mrs Duane Warren hosted the Silver Belles and Beaux Square Dance Club in the V F W Post Home on Wednesday. Seven squares danced with callers Ken Pittam Virgil Knackstedt and Ross Barker Jr. Officers will be elected at the next meeting on June 11 at the post home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas Richards
Duane Warren
Silver Belles
Beaux Square Dance Club
V.F.W Post
Ken Pittam
Virgil Knackstedt
Ross Barker Jr
Harold O'Conner
Post Home
Robinson Ward Rites on Friday
The double ring ceremony united Miss Barbara Ann Robinson of Sidney and Lanny Leon Ward of Sidney at Live rdnance Depot Clavel on Friday May 7. Rev Willard Norton officiated with family present. Attendant Judy Jackson wore a blue print dress. cake and luncheon followed at Brownson Cafe. The couple will honeymoon briefly. groom serves in the US Air Force in Maine, bride stays with family until joining him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Privit Ad Pleysanth
Mms
Liverdnance Depot
Clavel
Trat United
Maimase
Sarbara Ann Robinson
Sidneid
Lanny
Pau Norton
Judy Jackson
Jack Robinson
Maine
United States Air Force
Sidney
Ward
Sidney High School
May Procession at St Patrick's Church on May 25
The annual May Procession at St Patrick's Church took place Sunday May 25. Janice Lehman was crowned May Queen with attendants Lillie Klug and Susan Hare. St Patrick's high school students formed the living rosary and senior guards for the crowning while songs were sung. Father Thomas Siudowski delivered the sermon and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Church
Janice Lehman
Lillie Klug
Susan Hare
St. Patrick’s High School
Thomas Siudowski
Mrs Karnik To Head CDA Here In St Patrick’s auditorium
Mrs Karnik named Grand Regent of Catholic Daughters of America at St Patrick’s auditorium Pyengay night. Retiring Grand Regent Mrs E Kelley presided. New officers include Mrs Carl Loch vice grand regent Mrs C B Dorwart prophetess Mrs William George financial secretary Mrs D Garcia historian Mrs Edward Lahman treasurer Mrs Vernon Schwartz monitor Mrs John Frenking sentinel Mrs Paul Dalton lecturer Mrs Martin Grant organist Rev Thomas Sjudowski chaplain. Trustees listed and election board named. Plans for a mock bake sale announced with a one dollar contribution by each member. 45 members attended and voted to dispense with June and July meetings. Next meeting August 26. Hostesses named for social period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Karnik
Catholic Daughters of America
St Patrick's Auditorium
Pyengay
E. Kelley
Carl Loch
C. B. Dorwart
William George
D. Garcia
Edward Lahman
Vernon Schwartz
Monitor
John Frenking
Sentinel
Paul Dalton
Martin Grant
Thomas Sjudowski
J. E.kelley
Arlene Ferrill
Foster Cook
Neil Bailly
Charles Christiansen
Charles Dalton
Simon Behm
Francis Clapham
Joseph Hajek
Donald Deaver
Tom Lenzen
Welfare Committee
Ron Tighe
M. L Merritt
Jerome Lenzen
Legion Auxiliary Elects Esther Swanson as President
The Legion Auxiliary met in the city auditorium basement Tuesday and elected Esther Swanson as president. Other officers chosen include L. J. Johnson as first vice president Lloyd Lanks as corresponding secretary Marguerite McMillen as treasurer Myra Hester as chaplain Dixon Rhoades as historian and Ellen Bergner Oscar Hollinrake as sergeants at arms plus LeBaron Goodwin Derschel Spearow and Swanson as executive board members. A Poppy Day and Memorial program followed with solos by Lynn Nelson and Joel Babcock. The evening closed with social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Swanson
American Legion Auxary
City Auditorium
L. L. Swanson
Louis Johnon
Lloyd Lanks
Marguerite McMillen
Myra Hester
Dixon Rhoades
Ellen Bergner
Oscar Hollinrake
leBaron Goodwin
Derschel Spearow
Swanson
Lynn Nelson
Anne Merrick
Joel Babcock
Goodwin
Jallen
Frank Longan
The
American Legion
Church School Vacation Programs Open at Local Churches
Vacation church schools opened this morning at eight local churches and will run for two weeks. Christian education classes for youngsters run five mornings this week and next, at Light Memorial Presbyterian First Christian Calvary Baptist Christ Episcopal Holy Trinity Lutheran First Methodist Church of the Nazarene and Sioux Ordnance Community Church. Handwork dramatics Bible instruction singing and recreation are planned. All community children are welcome at the denomination of their choice.
Nebraskans Visit Kellogg Center, Michigan
Thirty three Nebraskans will fly to East Lansing Michigan state University as part of a two day visit to the Kellogg Center. The trip aims to acquaint business men and educators with adult education center roles for the state and surrounding area. Participants include A J Jorgenson Paul L Martin and Roger Cunningham. Nebraskans will cover their own expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Lansing
Mich
Kellog
Michigan State University
University of Nebraska Foundation
Nebraska
Perry Branch
Kellogg
University of Nebraska
W. K. Kellogg Foundation
Battle Creek
University
College of Agriculture
A. J. Jorgenson
Paul L. Martin
Nebraska State Bar Association
Sidney
Roger Cunningham
First National Bank of Lincoln
Irene Cunningham
Rebekah Kensington Meets On Wednesday
Mrs. Arthur Dilley Sr. and Mrs. Arthur Dilley Jr. hosted a Wednesday afternoon gathering May 28 as Rebekah Kensington met in the {.0.C.F. Hall. Mrs. Oren Cox led the grief business session with 16 members attending. Afterward, the group played cards with Mrs. William Gunderson winning high, Mrs. Ray Averill second, and Mrs. E. W. Augenstein low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Dilley Sr
Arthur Dilley Jr
Rebekah Kensington
Oren Cox
William Gunderson
Ray Averill
E. W. Augenstein
Leslie Sabin
Ed Lipke
Cox
Graduates Attend Thursday Sunrise Breakfast at Townsend Home
A come as you are breakfast at 6 30 a m Thursday hosted by Judy Townsend at Rev and Mrs Robert Townsend home featured graduation theme decorations. Guests were Sidney high school graduates from the night before including Sandra Tillotson Carol Grage Sandra Lewis Kay Thomas Barbara Cork Kari Kay Keating June McMillen Rosalie Swanson Joyce Robinson Diana Albers and Diane DeVier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
Robert Townsend
Judy Townsend
Sidney High School
Sandra Tillotson
Carol Grage
Sandra Lewis
Kay Thomas
Barbara Cork
Kari Kay Keating
June McMillen
Rosalie Swanson
Joyce Robinson
Diana Albers
Diane DeVier
Delcamp Evans Rites Hold April 6 at Dalton Church
Miss Ruth Delcamp wed Stanley Evans in Trinity Lutheran Church Dalton Nebraska on April 6 with Rev. James Holden officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Delcamp, wore satin with a full train and red roses. The couple now reside on a ranch near Haigler after a New Mexico honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Delcamp
Stanley Evans
Trinity’s Lutheran Church
Dalton
Ned
John Delcamp
Haigler
Neb
James Holden
Douglas Stewart
Denver
Barbara Sue Evans
Colorado Springs
May Lou van Anne
Marjorie van Anne
Helen Gerwick
Marvin Kamla
Daniel Delcamp
Raymond Delcamp
Bob Brunswig
Ogallala
Jerry Delcamp
Bridgeport
Phyllis Harris
New Mexico
Music students shine in four studio recitals
Sixty four students performed in four recitals held Sunday May 25 at Mrs Flolen Spencers studio. Organ soloists included Linda Mintken Mark Anderson and others. piano solos featured Jolene Olsen and many more. accordion soloists were Randy Adams Kay Heath and Elizabeth Runnels. vocal solos by Stephen Banks Bobby Tobin and Jody Krueger. Diplomas and pins were awarded to elementary piano and music theory graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flolen Spencer
Linda Mintken
Mark Anderson
Marlene Fell
Mary Therese Spencer
Trudy Leach
Jeanette Raddatz
Helen Jorgenson
Connie Albro
Carol Jean Anderson
Jolene Olsen
Gloria Kurtz
Jimmy Banks
Carol Bailey
John Bailey
Kathleen DeMers
Cynthia Benzel
Steve Bailey
Jolene Runge
Ivana Banks
Steve Durbin
Terry Sethaler
Linda Fleming
Sandy Boen
Bernard Fehringer
Larry Clinton
Sharon Hull
Karen Meyer
Donna Hruska
Goria Porter
Kathleen Raddatz
Floyd Crouse
Jody Krueger
Gary Porter
Rita Johnson
Kathy Segelke
Johnny White
Mary Jo Schaedegg
Marlene Goranson
Elizabeth Runnels
Gail Gish
Don Ray Cruise
Sandy Williams
Robert Rowan
Myra Nelson
Randy Adams
Elks Lodge Announces June Events and Ball
The Elks Lodge gears up for a busy June with an Officers Inaugural Ball on Saturday June 7 at 9 p.m. in the lodge room. Flag Day services are set for June 20 at 7 p.m. at the corner of Lith and Jackson Street with members of BPO Does and the Elks. Other events include June 2 and June 16 Elks regular meetings, June 6 Ladies card party, and June 23 Does business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Lodge
Lith & Jackson St
B.P.O. Does
Elks
Dick Dotts
Hahler's
11Th Ave
Jackson St
Newcomers Club Meets In Ft Sidney Days Theme
Newcomers Club met Tuesday evening in the Episcopal Parish Hall with 39 members and nine guests including Mrs Dale Norman and Mrs V R Calahan. The Fort Sidney Days decor featured a miniature fort and covered wagon. After business, members played bridge and pinochle with Wins recorded for Mrs Gerald Dow, Mrs Orville Berk, Mrs William Vigerra, and Mrs Tom Muler. Hosts were Mrs H S Robinson, Mrs Ben Riewe, and Mrs Fritz Nagle. Next session set for June 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C Dis Webster
Episcopal Parish
Dale Norman
V. “R. Calahan
Stan Miller
William Gray
Jack Kutz
W. L. Jewell
Lee Milhollen
Harold Brown
Jerry Hume
H. S. Robinson
Ben Riewe
Fritz “Nagle
Mitchell 4-H Camp Opens June 16 At Fair Grounds
Four-H Club members aged ten and up may attend at the Mitchell fair grounds from June 16 to 19. Registration is six dollars due by June 13 at the County Extension office, with a parent-signed health certificate. The fee covers meats, swimming, and ramp insurance. handicraft supplies cost about fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Fair Grounds
Also Mentioned on This Page
Delmar E. Knight
I Potter
Richard Dotts
E M_ Gates
Jean
John Davis
Louis Piva
Millard Mus
Larry
Kennett Rose
Larry Hammond
O Potter
Rex Hagemeister
Dee Ann
Louis Hagemeister
C. W. Golden
W. C. Golden
Idaho
Oregon
Joe Dodds
Janie
Lingle
Wyo
Gene Malm
Debbie
Dodds
New York
Pratt Art Institute
Brooklyn
Walter Ellsworth
Bryce Wilson
Bartley
Harley Kelly
Kelly
Ward Knudsen
Sharon
Lexington
Doyle Gueck
Barbara
Charles
Carolyn McGirr
Kan
J. D. McGirr
Roger Barnhill
Clement Ford
Charlene Anthony
Raymond Anthony
Mona Habermand
Walter Babcock
Calif
Charlene
Dr. Haberman
Paul Aude
Janice
Jason Andrew
Burlington
Aude
Canada
Long Island
N. Y
Ray Ehle
Grand Lake
Robert Clark
Carol
Hull Cook
Sandy
Hull
Genevieve
Miss
Carolyn Dean McGirr
Our Town
Miltonvale Wesleyan College
Miltonvale
Kans
Presiz
Weeby
Thompson
St. Patrick’s Church
Legion Auxiliary
and Mrs
Andersen
Kellogg Center
Mitchell
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