Local notes and society updates from the area
Local notes recount visits and travel of residents including the Porters and Ladegards. Thelma Ladegard graduates from the state university and will teach in McCook next fall. Other items mention Memorial Day guests, hospital discharges, a marriage license for Arthur Baack and Olga Schuessier, a Home Missionary conference, and a Sidney school board resolution naming East ward as a Frances Willard school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Ladegard
Jane
Lincoln
The
State University
Thelma Ladegard
Teachers College of the University
McCook Public Schools
Sidney Board of Education
East Ward
Frances Willard
Local visits and trips feature Cheyenne and Rawlins residents
L. A. Rogers of Cheyenne, supervisor of Safeway stores, is spending a couple of days at the local store. Billy Breternitz of Rawlins arrived Tuesday for an extended visit with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Breternitz. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Batton spent the weekend in Lyons, Colorado, and Denver visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Rogers
Cheyenne
Safeway Stores
Billy Breternitz
Rawlins
Wyo
William Breternitz
Guy Batton
Lyons
Colo
Denver
Birth of Myrna Rae Thurow at Taylor Hospital
Mr and Mrs Arnold Thurow announce the birth of daughter Myrna Rae at Taylor Hospital on Wednesday morning weighing eight pounds two ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Thurow
Myrna Rae
Taylor Hospital
Eileen Busacker Visits Dalton as Week Guest
Eileen Busacker went to Dalton Monday where she is spending the week as a guest of her cousin Verla Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eileen Busacker
Dalton
Verla Smith
Veteran Union Pacific Conductor Edward Leighton Dies
Edward Leighton a veteran conductor with Union Pacific died at his Cheyenne home on Wednesday. He was well known in the area for making the Cheyenne Sidney run for the past 25 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Leighton
Union Pacific Service
Cheyenne
Mr. Leighton
Sidney
Mrs Harley Hite Visits Potter With Paviat Family
Mrs Harley Hite spent yesterday at Potter visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs John Paviat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Hite
Potter
John Paviat
Mrs Busacker and Infant Leave for Denver Visit
Mrs H J Busacker and her baby daughter Carol departed yesterday for Denver to visit her parents Mr and Mrs H B Miner. Mrs Ted Miner, her sister in law, will join them and then travel to Roswell New Mexico to visit her parents for a week. Dr L A Bersee optometrist moved his offices this week to the McIntosh building over Sidney Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Busacker
Carol
Denver
Bond Family Welcomed Home After Ogallala Visit
Mr and Mrs Harold Bond and their children Rita Jean and Kent returned Monday night from Ogallala where they had stayed since Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Jack Wolf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Porter
William Porter
Lincoln
W. D. Porter
Harold Bond
Rita Jean and
Kent
Ogallala
Jack Wolf
Miss Hazel Christeofferson Undergoes Tonsillectomy
Miss Hazel Christeofferson submitted to a tonsillectomy at Roche Hospital on Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Christeofferson
Roche Hospital
Local Parties Celebrate Milestones and Scholastic News
Patty Sue Miller turned three with a party hosted by her mother Mrs Bing Miller for a circle of young friends. Eastern Star Kensington held its monthly meeting at the Masonic club rooms with routine business and a social hour featuring needlework and lunch. Girl Scouts from Sicney, led by Captain Miss Gwendolyn Jorgenson, enjoyed an overnight Camp Fuller outing with a list of attendees. In Sidney, a wedding observed with roses, daisies, and glamour included bridesmaids in tan dresses, a corsage of roses and sweet peas, and attire described as beige. Mrs Wiebe, Sidney native and St Patrick’s academy graduate, taught in Cheyenne county. Mr Wiebe, Oak Creek Colorado resident, works as a coal mine surface engineer. A three-course wedding dinner followed at the couple’s home, with plans to reside in Oak Creek after a brief Rocky Mountain honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star Kensington
H. Schroeder
Frances Knox
Hanna Hammer
Mary Uptegrove
Masonic Club
L. L. Christy
Sicney Girl Scouts
Gwendolyn Jorgenson
Camp Fuller
Patty Martin
Peggy O’neil
Joan Story
Betty Simodynes
Helen Lockwood
Betty Jane Tyner
Betsy Hansen
Betty Hardy
Marina Mayer
Maxine Thomas
Doris LeSueur
Shirley Keith
Ishtan
Biege
Wiebe
St. Patrick's Academy of
Sidney
Cheyenne
Oak Creek Colorado
Phrice
Rocky Mountains
Oak Creek
Weddings and a Garden Party Bring Local Notables Together
Miss Ruth Sparks and Miss Muriel Riggs hosted a chic outdoor themed gathering for Ette Carre club members at Ruth Sparks home. Attendees wore gingham and straw hats while garden seed place cards and a sunken garden decor highlighted the event. Prizes went to Mrs. Sid Greenlee, Miss Ila Singer, Miss Margaret Cunningham, Mrs. William Davis, with Miss Nydal Schwasnick and Miss Gwen Whitney among the special guests. Separately, Margaret Filbin and Otto Ernest wed at St Patrick's church in a morning ceremony officiated by Rev. Anton Link, with George Fahy attending. Ruby Deaver married Peter Wiebe in a nuptial high mass at St Patrick's, with Ruth Deaver and Clement Deaver as attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Sparks
Muriel Riggs
Ette Carre Club
Sid Greenlee
Ila Singer
Margaret Cunningham
William Davis
Nydal Schwasnick
Gwen Whitney
Filbin-Ernest
Margaret Filbin
Sidney
Otto Ernest
East Dalton
St. Patrick's Church
Anton Link
George Fahy
Ruby Deaver
George C. Deaver
Peter Wiebe
St. Patrick’s Church
Ruth Deaver
Clement Deaver
Surprise party honors Mrs Harr before summer Eastward
Mrs Harr was surprised at her home Wednesday by neighbors in a courtesy send off before her summer in the East. Guests gave a handkerchief shower and a covered dish luncheon. Present were Mesdames Florence Trognitz Herschel Spearow Francis Fisher Herbert Foster Lydia Wilhelmy J L Hand and A A Rudd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett— Harr
East
Mrs L F E Million Hosts Birthday Party for Son Lewis
Mrs L F E Million entertained a group of children at her home last Saturday afternoon for her son Lewis seventh birthday. Guests included Patty Heaton Jimmie Heaton Mary Story Muriel Story Carolyn Ann and Catherine Ann.
Local Names Appear in Unclear Notice List
Hazelwood Elwyn and Esley Leaf Alvin Aurich Robert Bundy Betty Barnhart Jackie George Joyce Bush Lee Hecker Victor Siedow Robert Fraass Mabel and Harold King appear in a readable portion of a community or legal notice listing individuals likely connected to a public matter or filing. The fragment implies multiple people named in a roster or claim but lacks clear action or date details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazelwood
Elwyn
Esley Leaf
Alvin Aurich
Robert Bundy
Betty Barnhart
Jackie George
Joyce Bush
Lee Hecker
Victor Siedow
Robert Fraass
Mabel
Harold King
Bridge Luncheon Honors Ladies of Wednesday Club
Mrs E J Morgan led a complimentary bridge luncheon Wednesday for the Wednesday bridge club ladies. Special guests included Mrs J L Tewell Mrs E D Worden Mrs F L Logan Mrs Foster Cook and Mrs Jack Lowe. Lunch was at the Union Pacific hotel at one. Bridge events followed at the Morgan home with Mrs Cook winning high score and Mrs Tewell the traveling prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Morgan
J. l. Tewell
E. D. Worden
FL. R. Logan
Foster Cook
Jack Lowe
Union Pacific
Morgan
Sherrerds Entertain Guests at Union Pacific Dinner
Dr. and Mrs. E. S. Sherrerd hosted a Wednesday dinner party at the Union Pacific hotel with bridge games at their home. Delta Delta club members attended, three bridge tables played, honors earned by Mrs. Paul Martin and Dr. L. C. Barstow, and the traveling prize went to Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Stokes. Peonies from the Sherrerd garden served as colorful decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Sherrerd
Union Pacific
Delta Delt Club
Paul Martin
L. C. Barstow
E. S. Stokes
Sherrerd Garden
Eastern Star Kensington Social Night at Masonic Club
The monthly event for Eastern Star Kensington members and spouses was held at the Masonic club rooms on Wednesday night. Thirty covers were set for a covered dish supper at 6 30 with bridge as the main amusement. Ladies prizes went to Mrs. Carl Jones and Mrs. R A Babcock. gentlemen prizes to Mr. Jones and Mr. Babcock. Traveling prizes were won by Mrs. M G Rice and Joe Raichart. Hostesses were Mesdames David Elis Ed Alivens Frank Wait P W Barker J C Swinbank and M W Osborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Kensington
Masonic Club
Carl Jones
R. A. Babcock
Jones
Babcock
M. G. Rice
Joe Raichart
David Elis
Ed Alivens
Frank Wait
P. W. Barker
J. C. Swinbank
M. W. Osborn
Job's Daughters Meet Elect Delegates for Lincoln Council
Sidney bethel of Jobs Daughters elected Miss Joan Ahrens and Miss Hazel Olson as delegates to the Grand Guardian Council to be held in Lincoln on June 13 14 and 15. After business, the evening was spent practicing for installation ceremonies to be held at a special meeting Friday night June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Job's Daughters
Sidney Bethel
Jobs Daughters
Joan Ahrens
Hazel Olson
Grand Guardian Council of Jobs Daughters
Lincoln
Maple Grove Social Notes Shared By Residents
Maple Grove community weekly social round up lists visits and overnights among residents. Albert Berggren Ed Miles W. T. Sharman families John Junker Ruth Johnson and other neighbors are noted at various homes with Saturday and Friday gatherings and guests from out of town.
Horse and Buggy Days Fun Sees Local Social Roundup
Andrew Johnson dropped by J. C. Jorgensen home Saturday and Mr. and Mrs. Albin Johnson motored to Haxtun Sunday for dinner at the Sander's. Numerous families hosted dinners and picnics at local homes and lakes with fishing trips to Haythorn Lake and Krueger's lake. Several residents attended gatherings, rallies, and summer school plans around town.
South Colton News Roundup From Mrs Elsen Notes
Dorothy Elsen spent weekend with Evelyn Mose man. Lester Badziong started duties at Texeco Oil in Sidney. Earl Sharman, Stanley Preble, and Stanley and Wayne Elsen took a fishing trip to Haythorn lake. Joe Koester visited H J Elsen. Clarence Deaver and Paxton guests visited Mr and Mrs George Deaver. Harvey George family and Marcheta Benedict dined with Mrs Anna Short of Sidney. H J Elsen and sons visited George Nieman. Earl Sharman was a supper guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Elsen
Evelyn Moseman
Lester Badziong
Texeco Oil Company
Sidney
Earl Sharman
Stanley Preble
Stanley
Wayne Elsen
Haythorn Lake
Joe Koester
H. J. Elsen
Clarence Deaver
Paxton
George Deaver
Harvey George
Jean Louise
Marcheta Benedict
Anna Short
H. J. Elsen and Sons
George Nieman
Memorial Day Dinner Guests In Sidney
Monday of Stanley and Wayne Elsen and others visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roth of Sidney for Memorial Day dinner. Anna Bacziong joined her daughter and family Monday. Sidney visitors Saturday included Henry Koester Arnold Stockhamp Harvey George and daughter E Doty and children Charles George. Dennis Wynne and H J Elsen families called on Monday at various homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Wayne Elsen
P. J. Lenzen
Marcheta
Harvey George
Charles Roth
Sidney
Anna Bacziong
J. F. Moseman
Henry Koester
Arnold Stockhamp
E. Doty
Charles George
Dennis Wynne
H. J. Elsen
William George
East Dalton Social Notes From Edith Devier
The Marx girls visited with Jean Rathman Tuesday afternoon. Several families including the Vicks, Rathman, Bakers, and Deviers gathered at various homes on recent days. Edith and Leitha Devier joined Rev Reeves to Sund Wednesday’s Cheyenne County Sunday school convention in Sund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marx
Jean Rathman
Paul Vick
Emil Marx
James Devier
Gilbert Myers
C. A. Baker
Harold Warren
M. Bland
la Grange
Wyo
Bill Warren
A. J. Mellberg
Russell
Helen
Clarence Mellberg
Marjorie
Marva Devier
Edith
Leitha Devier
Kenneth Reeves
Sund
Cheyenne County
J. D Devier
Daughers
Leitha
Sidney
J. D. Devier
Washington demands return of seized Shanghai University assets
Secretary Hull warned Tokyo that America will not accept Japan's occupation of American properties in China. The U S demands restitution of the $1,000,000 University of Shanghai and other properties now held by Japanese troops. Hull called Japan's excuses for delay flimsy as businessmen and missionaries resume posts in displaced coastal and inland cities. London reports a twofold peace plan for Spain and Czechoslovakia as Britain pursues appeasement diplomacy. In New York six men are indicted for looting seven investment funds totaling over 16 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
China
Hull
Tokyo
United States
University of Shanghia
London
Europe
Spain
Czechoslovakia
Adolf Hitler
Neville Chamberlain
Anthony Eden
New York
Thomas E. Dewey
Four held in Boston securities scheme arrest world
Dewey disclosed four defendants, including Thom as W Morris and Ralph H Robb, Boston lawyers, and Vincent A Ferretti, were arrested on a $5 investment that yielded $13.5 million assets. $4.3 million dissipated. Frear seized in Washington, D C and held at $25,000 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Thomas W. Morris
Ralph H. Robb
Boston
Massachusetts
Philip A Frear
New York City
Washington, D. C
Vincent A. Ferretti
Also Mentioned on This Page
William Otzenberger
Beverly
L. K. Nelson
Diane
Peetz
Earl Williams
A. C. Peterson
Holdredge
Lester Peterson
Allen Nelson
Linda Laree
Russell Beebe
Chappell
Arthur B. Baack
Olga Schuessier
W. J. Shoemaker
Gothenburg
Crocery Ylores
Patty Sue Miller
Bing Miller
Deaver Wiebe
Mrs. Harr
Wednesday Bridge Club
O. E
S. Kensington
Maple Grove
Ed Miles
John
Christ Junker
Robert Irwin
Albert Berggren
Alice Mae Miles
W. T. Sharman
K Berggren
O. Hade
Albin Johnson
Ruth
John Junker
Cecil Tremain
Elna Johnson
Kearney
T. G. Waddell
Wm. Badiziong
Verne Sharman
Sirloin
Andrew Johnson
J. C. Jorgensen
Haxtun
Sander
H. P. Michelman
Dennis Walsh
H. P. Cortney
Mary Kavanaugh
Lester
Lillian Badizong
K. E. Berggren
Krueger
Zellabelle Johnson
Earl
Frances Hade
Joe Green
E. Roland Harriman
Jay Eye Lee
Goshen
N. Y
South Colton
Edith Devier
Oliver-Nichols & Shepard
FT. Grain-Master Combine
Price
Scherer
Blome
Senate
Roosevelt
Capitol Hill
Wheeler
Mont
Princeton
Fla
Berlin
Eger
Germany
Hills Bros. Coffee
Colorado
Maxie Cobb
Hod
Montgomery
Illinois Street
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