Open House Honors Potterites Birthday Guest of honor Joe Benish to celebrate 95th birthday
Open house for Joe Benish of Potter March 17 marks his 95th birthday at the Potter Senior Citizen Center from 2 to 4 pm. Benish, 87, moved to Cheyenne County in 1887 with parents Anton and (late) Mrs Benish and siblings, homesteaded nearby, still owns land, gardens each year, and remains active in the Potter community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Benish
Potter
Potter Senior Citizen Center
Benish
Cheyenne County
Anton Benish
Joe
Anna Nelson
Open House Planned At LDS Church Here
An open house is planned for March 14 from 6 to 9 pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Sidney. A facsimile of the Aztec Calendar Stone will be on exhibit along with scale models of pyramids and other artifacts. The event will include a film titled Ancient America Speaks and feature explanations of the group’s beliefs and a visit by Jesus Christ as described by Branch President James Huff.
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Mormons
Toledo and
Keller
Sidney
National Museum
Mexico City
Branch
James Huff
Central and
South America
Jesus Christ
Huff
Seven Entered 4-H Speaking Contest at Courthouse Basement
Seven Cheyenne County 4-H members competed in the public speaking contest held Saturday morning at the Courthouse Basement. Vicki Smith of Potter won a blue ribbon in the Senior Division and will speak at the District 4-H event in Chadron on March 22. judges included Rev Rodney Wilmoth of Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
4- H
Vicki Smith
Potter
Chadron
Brenda Sorge
Gurley
Bobby Aufdengarten
Sidney
Karen Peters
Dalton
Shelly Sanders
Sally Borcher
Tammy Fish
Sidney residents named in medical, education, and dining tips
Mrs. Sharon Harlan of Sidney is a patient at St Josephs Hospital in Denver and will be in Room 463 for several days. Hull A Cook and Virgil Knackstedt begin internships at Virginia Mason Hospital and University of Nebraska Affiliated Hospitals. Eight Chadron State College coeds join Alpha Omicron Pi. Karen Fecht enrolls at Lincoln School of Commerce. Kim Minshall enrolls in Legal Secretarial. Omelet tip suggests cheeses to enhance flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Harlan
Sidney
St Joseph's Hospital
Denver
Colo
St. Joseph's Hospital
17Th
Franklin
Cynthia Studnicka
Deb Taylor
Barbara Ziegler
Dalton
Chadron State College
Alpha Omicron Pi
Csc
Karen Fecht
Herbert Fecht
Lincoln School of Commerce
Kim Minshall
Malvin Minshall
Rebecca Treaster to Wed Robert Lessig in Beloit August
Beloit Kansas Mr and Mrs Francis B Gwin announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Rebecca Ann Treaster to Robert Lessig son of Mr and Mrs Harold Lessig The couple plan a August 10 wedding at the First United Methodist Church Beloit Kansas Rebecca is a Beloit High School graduate and Kansas State University sophomore Robert is a Gurley High School alumnus who attended Chadron State College and works for Goodyear in Lincoln
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Francis B Gwin
Beloit
Kan
Rebecca Ann Treaster
Robert Lessig
Lincoln
Harold Lessig
Gurley
Beloit High School
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Gurley High School
Chadron State College
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
First United Methodist Church
Guest Attends UPWA Luncheon with Presbyterial Plans
The United Presbyterian Women's Association held a Thursday noon luncheon served by Circle I. Special guest Mrs Roland Reed, Box Tutte Presbyterial President, discussed Spring Presbyterial plans for April in Kimball. Mabel Nielsen spoke on missions and Summer Medical Offering. Mrs HCQ Nelson presented a program featuring the film In Beauty I Walk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Women's Association
Circle I
Roland Reed
Box Tutte Presbyterial
Kimball
Mabel Nielsen
Hcq Nelson
Shower Fetes March Bride Ruth Schmidt
March bride elect Ruth Schmidt was guest of honor at a bridal shower Sunday at Mrs Donald Hadden's home. Blue and yellow decor complemented the event with hostesses and guests including Kathryn Schmidt Elmer Gabel Roberta Brunick and others. Miss Schmidt will wed Kent Wimmer of Bayard on March 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Schmidt
Donald Hadden
Orville Vass
Pam Hadden
Miss Schmidt
Kathryn Schmidt
Elmer Gabel
Pete Schnell
Crook, Colo
Roberta Brunick
Robert Goldtrap
Mary Schmidt
Alliance
Wayne Larson
Helen Peetz
Sandra Trump
Lodgepole
Ann Donahue
Joan Mahaffey
la Vera Meissner
Linda Deaver
Sandy Beyer
Jeane Vass
Dorothy Hyman
Kent Wimmer
Bayard
Wheat Hearts Plan Bake and Take Days in Nebraska
The Cheyenne County Wheathearts announce Bake and Take Days on March 22 and 23. President Mrs Bennie Herboldsheimer says the statewide effort offers friendly visits and baked wheat treats to the elderly, shut-ins, and nursing home residents, with participation encouraged for all Nebraskans. The Wheat Division of the State Department of Agriculture sponsors the event. details and materials are available by writing to 101 Terminal Building, Lincoln, Neb 68508.
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Cheyenne County
Wheathearts
Bennie Herboldsheimer
The
Nebraska Wheat Growers Association
Nebraska
Wheat Division
State Department of Agriculture
Terminal Building
Lincoln
Bunker Hill Club Luncheon Held at Stein Home
Six members and three guests attended the Bunker Hill Club dessert luncheon and meeting at Mrs Harry Stein's home. After the business session a Ten-point Pitch game crowned Mrs Ted Wittrock high winner and Mrs Norman Steffens the low prize. The next meeting is set for April 10 at Mrs Emma Engel's home at 1 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Wittrock
Potter
Hilda Steffens
Dean Deaver
Bunker Hill Club
Harry Stein
Norman Steffens
Emma Engel
Sidney DeMolay Chapter Installs New Officers
Sidney DeMolay Chapter held installation ceremonies at the Sidney Masonic Temple with Frank Mattoon, Grand Master of Masons of Nebraska, as installing officer. Officers named included Master Councilor Bob Goodwin and Senior Councilor Randy Conger, with high regard shown to guests from Jobs Daughters Bethel 25. The event featured a DeMolay Leadership Course highlight and a reception in the temple social hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mattoon
Masons of Nebraska
Sidney Chapter Order of de Molay
Sidney Masonic Temple
Mattoon
Phil Curtiss
Bob Hossle
leBaron Goodwin
la Vern Draper
Earl Schultz
Marshall
Bob Goodwin
Randy Conger
Mary Dell Conger
Daryl Conger
Rich Platz
John Platz
Jay Schmidt
Mark Rodgers
Jay Curtiss
Brian Willey
John de Poorter
Scott Couch
Stuart Fankhouser
Steve Cook
Norm Spencer
Ray Oliverius
Ken Stroh
Nick Swanstrom
Paul Platz
Wyatt Lurber
Mark McKay
Pat Hessle
Rob Robinson
Goodwin
Masons of
Nebraska
Keith Simpson
Frank Welch Lodge
Bruce Couch
de Molay
DeMolay Council
Billy Bucher
Jobs
Bethel
Claire Mehling
Queen of Jobs
Pat Hossle
W P. Ackerman
W J Robinson
Jobs Daughters Bethel 25
Rodney Wilmoth
Temple
Susan Mattoon
Pam Hassle
Sianey Chapter
VeMday
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Clyde Nelson
Mr Benish
Union Pacific
LDS Church
Lodgepole Valley Barracks
Ladies Auxiliary
Sidney Menu
St. Pat's Menu
Miss Smith
Alva Gaddis
Laramie, Wyo
Mrs. Gaddis
Mrs
Frank Cares
Miss Treaster
UPWA
Dalton Legion Hall
Leon Gillenple
Elwin Linton
Kenneth Morgan
John Munson
Harold Kraupie
Dalton Presbyterian Church
Herboldsheimer
Robbie Michaelson
Robbie
Hiinois
Sidney DeMolay Chapter
DeMolay Advisory Council
DeMolay Dad
Clarence Couch
la Vera Draper
Elmer Hartmann
Bob Hessle
Mike Timlin
Knights Templer 30
Beau Monde
Sterling
Main Sterling
Datsun
North 3Rd Street
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