Local Social Notes Mix With Hospital and Travel Updates
Around the Town columns recount visits and guests in Carr Colu and Sidney including Dr and Mrs IH Nelson and families. Charles Deaver admitted to St Josephs Hospital Denver, Sigler visiting Missouri Valley, Otto Rahe golden wedding honored in Sidney, and St Davids Day banquet for Welsh descent attendees in Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Deaver
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Denver
Sigler
Missouri Valley
Iowa
Joe Wyant
C. E. Moriarity
Alvin Duis
Otto Rahe
Lodgepole
Jack Thurow
Sidney
Thurow
Frank Boyle
Ruth Berryman
Corad
Lincoln
Neb
St. David’s Day
Cornhusker Hotel
Nebraska State Picnic Draws 300 in Phoenix
About 300 Nebraskans gathered in Phoenix Arizona on February 28 for the state picnic. H J Dolly Dollinger of Sun City was elected president. Rudy Ruser retired from the Sidney area. The event included winter residents from Cheyenne County and a Four Nights For God preaching mission at First Methodist Church with Dr Sidney L McCaig on March 9 and Dr Robert L Townsend on March 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
H. J. “Dolly” Dollinger
Sun City
Scottsbluff
Sidney
Rudy Ruser
Cheyenne County
Arizona
Thomas O’connell
George L. Young
George Siefer
Carl Baker
Jack Brening
Forrest Planck
Alberta Holm
Alta Wyman
Frank R. Morey
Leon Lafler
Esther A. Booth
Firth Booth
George Kivett
Clarence Melberg
Raymond Graff
Aurilla Martin
Vira Worth
Corwin Bess
Dewey Dirks
Mildred Jones
W. P. Ackerman
Roy MacAdam
John Costello
Glenn Hedgecock
Youngtown
Mesa
Scottsdale
Tempe
First Methodist Church
Sidney L. McCaig
Robert L. Townsend
McCaig
Nebraska
Nebraska Wesleyan
McCook
Kearney
Rebekahs Hold Regular Sidney Lodge Meeting
Sidney Rebekah Lodge No 66 met in the IOOF Hall with 16 present led by Noble Grand Mrs Katie Hel zer. March is Eye Bank and Visual Research month with aim to support ocular research and endowment at Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute Johns Hopkins. Next meeting set for Mar 17 at 730 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Rebekah Lodge No. 66
IOOF
Katie Helzer
Noble Grand
Sovereign Grand Lodge and
Rebekahs
Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute
John Hopkins Hospital
Sovereign Grand Lodge Committee
Wilmar Institute
John Hopkins University
Eugene Morris
Schuyler Colvax
Rebekah
Kenneth Noteboom
Carl Hutchison
Rex Olsen
ALA Head To Be In Sidney For Tri-County Meeting
Mrs. Charles Haseloh state president of the American Legion Auxiliary will visit Sidney for a social tri county meeting at the Jaycee Legion Hall. The event marks the first of four district visits through March 11. District president Mrs. Roy Gabriel of Gurley and all auxiliary members from Cheyenne Deuel and Kimball counties are invited. program begins at 8 p.m.
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Charles Haseloh
American Legion Auxiliary
Harvard
Neb
Jaycee Legion Hall
Sidney
J. C. Peneney Company
Illinois
Lloyd Lockwood
ALA
Cheyenne County
Deuel County
Kimball County
Roy Gabriel
Gurley
District Head OES To Visit Potter Chapter
Mrs. Harold Rezek of Hay Springs district 25 OES will visit the Potter chapter on Thursday March 11. School of instruction at 2 pm with an evening session at 7 30 pm. Banquet at 6 30 pm at the American Legion hall. Reservations with Mrs. Rudy Dedic by March 8. Tickets cost 1.50. Potter chapter officers practice on Monday March 8 at 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Rezek
Hay Springs
OES
Potter
American Legion Hall
Rudy Dedic
De Molay Reorganization Set for Kimball Chapter
Kimball De Molay to reorganize the Sidney Chapter of De Molay will assist in Kimball on Sunday March 7. Ceremonies begin at 2:00 PM in the Kimball Masonic Temple. Sidney members will confer degrees on Kimball candidates, then Temple Commander 30 of Sidney under Eminent Commander Ray L Cruise will install officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Order of de Molay
Kimball
Kimball de Molay
Kimball Masonic Temple
Temple Commandery 30
Ray L. Cruise
de Molay
Brownie Notes from Troop 109 Meeting
Troop 109 met after school at East Ward school to discuss Girl Scout Sunday March 7. They learned how to make a bed roll and enjoyed treats brought by Pam Winston. Bonnie Snyder was the reporter for the notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Ward
Pam Winston
Bonnie Snyder
Presbyterian Women Meet at Fellowship Hall Luncheon
The United Presbyterian Women's Association met Thursday at 1 pm for a covered dish luncheon in the church Fellowship Hall. Twenty women attended as Mrs H C Q Nelson presided. The program, The Church Teaches, was presented by Mrs R C Cunningham, Mrs S R Rathbun, and Mrs Arlan Caster with St Patrick's Day themed decor. Hostesses were the Mary Elizabeth Circle, chaired by Mrs C M Larson. The next meeting will be a breakfast on May 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Women’s Association
H, C. Q. Nelson
R. C. Cunningham
S. R. Rathbun
Arlan Caster
Mary Elizabeth Circle
C. M. Larson
Association
Garland Farmer Group Meeting Notes
The Garland Christian Women’s Fellowship met Thursday at 1:30 at Mrs. Grace Peterson’s home with Mrs. Anna Campbell as hostess. They sang for Mrs. Peterson’s birthday, heard a prayer by Rev. von Forell, and discussed contrasts between Congo brothers and American privileges. Mrs. Lowell Belahoy will attend the March 16 general meeting in Sidney. next meeting moved to April 8 due to church evangelicals. Mrs. John Farmer led the lesson and a report on Congo Christians was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland Farmer
Christian Women’s Fellowship
Grace Peterson
Anna Campbell
Lowell Belahoy
Lincoln
CWF
Sidney
John Farmer
Peterson
Congo
Birthday Party for Robert Lee Jobman Ends with Treasure Hunt
Robert Lee Jobman celebrated his twelfth birthday on Wednesday February 24 with a Shelter House party. A Sloppy Joe lunch ice cream and cake followed games. Gifts were hidden for a treasure hunt as guests Cynthia Studnicka Janet Seelmeyer Denise Conger Theresa Willis Keith Kaylor Steve Akin Gene Lodes Dick Davis and Evel yn Mae Jimmy and Randy Jobman attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee Jobman
Shelter House
James Bricker
Harevey Vizina
Robert
Cynthia Studnicka
Janet Seelmeyer
Denise Conger
Theresa Willis
Keith Kaylor
Steve Akin
Gene Lodes
Dick Davis
Evelyn Mae
Jimmy
Randy Jobman
Lenten Services At St. Patrick's
The Reverend Father Vincent Pelster announced Lenten services at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Sunday Holy Mass begins at 7 p.m. during Lent. Wednesday Mass is at 6:30 p.m. with an Information Forum at 7:30 p.m. Friday features Stations of the Cross and Benediction. times are 3:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Pelster
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Lenten Meeting Draws Forty-Nine Women at First Methodist
Forty nine women attended a Lenten devotional at First Methodist Church marking the first pre Easter gathering by the group. Mrs. John Slayton led devotions on The Scandal of the Cross as hostesses Mrs. George Bennett Mrs. C V Strandberg and Mrs. Ed Anderson coordinated the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
John Slayton
George Bennett
C. V. Strandberg
Ed Anderson
Area Catholic Women Meet at Sidney Deanery Event
Over 60 women from Dalton Kimball Oshkosh Lodgepole and Sidney attended the Sidney Deanery Diocesan Council of Catholic Women meeting at St. Patrick's in Sidney on Feb 21 The St Patrick s choir demonstrated Liturgical Services with Father Bernard Nelson narrating Mrs John Ardissino deanery president led the gathering Legislative bill 515 on selling obscene literature to minors was discussed A Deanery Parish Workshop invite to officers and chairmen was issued for Sacred Heart Bayard March 9 at 6 pm A donation was given to the DCCW Slides of Rome were shown by Father Cletus Semper The next meeting is set for June 13 for a Day of Recollection
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton, Kimball
Oshkosh
Lodgepole
Sidney
Sidney Deanery
Council of Catholic Women
St. Patrick’s Church
St. Patrick’s
Bernard Nelson
John Ardissino
D.S.C. W
Sacred Heart Church
Bayard
Mar
D.C.C
Panhandle Play Date Postponed to March 26 27
Panhandle Players first 1965 season opener Romanoff and Juliet by Peter Ustinov, scheduled for March 12 and 13, postponed to March 26 and 27. Director Mrs George Taylor cites Gary Boye winning the district American Legion oratorical contest on March 13 as reason. March of Dimes King Queen dance on March 20 also shifts schedule.
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Panhandle Players
St Pat's To Host Panhandle C Speech Contest
St Patrick's Academy will host the Panhandle C speech and one act play contest Saturday in the new St Pat Auditorium starting at 9 30 am. Events end mid afternoon and the school will award a trophy to the top scoring team with certificates for individual winners. Participating schools include Hemingford St Agnes Alliance and Minatare with Hay Springs not competing.
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St. Patrick’s Academy
Holy Week Drama to Be Staged April 13 and 14
Sidney Ministerial Association presents Spark in Judea a political religious drama about Pontius Pilate during the crucifixion week. Cast includes Claudia Procula Mrs John Elwell Jr W Eert Frerichs Pilate Richard Black Marius Jerusalem garrison commander Keith Williams Longinus Greg Fitzgerald Annas Rev John Stayton Theodoretus Nesta Mrs Carl Nelson Mary Magdalene Mary Lou Johnston Caiphus Rev Carl Nelson Joseph of Arimathea Bob Nightengale Roman sentry Jim Knicely and others.
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Pontius Pilate
Christ
Claudia Procula
Pilate
John Elwell, Jr
Gurtha
Weert Frerichs
Aurelian
Richard Black
W. T. Miller
Marius
Jerusalem
Keith Williams
Longinus
Greg Fitzgerald
Annas
John Stayton
Theodcritus
Caleb Eddy
Nesta
Carl Nelson
Mary Magdalene
Mary Lou Johnston
Caiphus
Joseph of
Arimethea
Bob Nightengale
Roman
Jim Knicely
Meet The Catholic Daughters February Meeting at St Patrick’s
The Court Mother Seton held its February meeting in St. Patrick's church basement led by Grand Regent Jeanette Cantrell. Upcoming events announced include Night In Vegas Party on March 17 Tea for prospective members on April 4 initiation May 25. Officers slate to be selected by nominating committee of Mrs. John Peetz Jr Mrs. Art Pelster Mrs. Joe Kelley Mrs. Peetz Jr Mrs. Ron Tighe and Mrs. James Cantrell. Next meeting set for March 23 with social hour hostesses Mrs. Dalton Mrs. Cook Mrs. Breckner and Mrs. Beyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Daughters of America
Art Pelster
Joe Kelley
Peetz, Jr
Ron Tighe
James Cantrell
Father Nelson
Father Rivers
Frances Dalton
Foster Cook
Gertrude Breckner
Carrie Beyer
Cub Scout Pack 90 Den 8 Meeting Report
Pack 90 Den 8 met March 2 at Mrs. Hadden's home. They opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and finished making Chinese fish kites. March's theme is "South of the Border" and they are making pinatas. Scott Adams provided treats. Bruce Hochman, Reporter.
AAUW Hears Speech Therapist in Sidney Meeting
The American Association of University Women met at Mrs. Clifford Webster’s home. Keith Williams, Sidney Public School speech therapist, spoke on special therapy offered by the Sidney schools. Miss Mable Nielsen announced candidates, and the group voted a donation to the American Legion Auxiliary for Girl State expenses. An invitation to hold the 1966 AAUW convention in Sidney was extended. The local group plans support for a ministerial workshop on teen-age and family life in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association of University Women
Clifford Webster
Keith Williams
Sidney Public
William Kalous
Sidney
Mable Nielsen
Jack Flohr
G. F. Bush
American Legion Auxiliary
AAUW
Duvalls
Sidney SHS students to take merit scholarship test
Twenty seven Sidney High School students will sit the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test at 8 10 p m Tuesday March 9. The NMSQT is a three hour exam marking the first step in the annual merit scholarship competition. Scores help counselors guide college plans.
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Sidney High School
Ralph Spencer
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Merit Corporation
Look Who's Here Kevin William Campbell Born in Hoquiam
Mr and Mrs Bob Campbell announce the birth of a son on February 25 in Hoquiam Washington weighing 6 pounds 2 ounces He has a sister Kimy 21 months old Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Joseph Ringelman Sidney Mr and Mrs Gatha Campbell Aberdeen Mrs Bob Campbell is the former Betty Ann Ringelman
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Kevin William Campbell
Bob Campbell
Hoquian
Wash
Kimy
Joseph Ringelman
Sidney
Gatha Campbell
Aberdeen
Betty Ann Ringelman
Awards Court For Troop 150
Troop 150 held its Court of Awards February 26 at the Shelter House in Legion Park with fifty six attendees. Awards honored girls for Scout traits and activities, box social prizes went to the Lewis Mehling and Palmer families, and a Sleepy Hollow skit was performed. Officers presented report cards and year pins marked five years since the troop’s October 1964 founding.
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Shelter House
Legion Park
Lodgepole Valley School House
Lewis Mehling
William Palmers
John Appelhans
Leslie Wynant
Lewis Mehlings
Leonard Perers
Sleepy Hollow
Lorraine Wynant
Linda Thayer
Julie Wilson
Elizabeth Jay
DeAnn Rathbun
Katheryn Brunick
Lynn Mehling
Marsha Griffiths
Deanna Bruns
Rolanda Gorman
Pamila Adams
Troop 150
Connie Palmer
Esther Williams
Patty Bryant
Kathern Brunick
Janet Studnicka
Kathy Wright
Goodall Ceder Point
Pam Adams
Connie Balmer
Telegraph
Lions Club speaker promotes World’s Fair film at Fort Sidney
John Schou of Scholl Insurance Agency spoke at the Lions Club noon meeting in Fort Sidney about the New York World’s Fair. The Travelers Audio Visual film Profile of a Fair accompanied his remarks and highlighted fair exhibits. Next Lions District 38N cabinet meeting is planned for March 24 at the Drake Hotel Alliance. Henry Gell reported Boy Scouts will plant about 600 trees this spring at locations including the little league fields Hill Side Golf Course Sky Manor and Stand Pipe hill. Paul L. Martin chaired the program. guests included Dr. R. S. Sherrerd and T. R. Tillotson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schou
Scholl Insurance Agency
Lions Club
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Travelers
Lion
al Ladine
Lions District 38N
Drake Hotel
Alliance
Henry Gell
Lions State Centennial
Little League
Hill Side
Sky Manor
Stand Pipe Hill
Paul L. Martin
R. S. Sherrerd
Kimball
T. R. Tillotson
Sidney
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Larry Nelson
Rebekahs Meet
Brownie
Presbyterian
Garland Farmer Group
Area Catholic
Panhandle
St. Pat’s
Cub Scout News
SHS
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