Around The Town Encounters in Nebraska and beyond
Mrs. Jack R. Knicely attends a Lincoln meeting of the Nebraska Committee for Children and Youth before visiting her parents in Omaha and planning a Sidney train trip. The column lists numerous visits, graduations, relocations, a Korea assignment, and a June wedding involving local families and regional institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack R. Knicely
Lincoln
Nebraska Committee For Children and Youth
Omaha
Fred J. Klinger
Jack
Sidney
Dorcas Class Finishes Comforters at First Baptist
The Dorcas Class of First Baptist Church met March 9 to complete seven comforters begun earlier. A pot luck lunch followed, with eight members answering roll call with the word beauty. New president Mrs Arch ie Herboldsheimer and officers were announced. next meeting March 23 features devotional leader Mrs Herboldsheimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doreas
First Baptist Church
Blanche Humphrey
Saints
Horace Owens
Emma Cassidy
Dorcas
Archie Herboldsheimer
Robert Buecker
Bud Pearson
Owens
Herboldsheimer
Unannounced Housewarming At Lorenzo Home
Members of the Friendly Neighbor Club held an informal housewarming for Mr and Mrs Henry Laaker at their Lorenzo home on Friday evening. Guests arrived uninvited, played five tables of pinochle, and served a lunch at the close. Mrs Victor Meyer and Vern Nienhueser top scores, while Mrs Vern Nienhueser and Raymond Laaker had the low scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Neighbor Club
Henry Laaker
Lorenzo
Laakers
Victor Meyer
Vern Nienhueser
Raymond Laaker
Lodgepole AIA Meeting Shows The Group To Be Very Active
Twenty members of Francis DeBrunner Unit 286 Lodgepole American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday afternoon in the Legion Hall. Guest Mrs. G. W. Flewellen and Girl State chairman Mrs. Paul Smith attended as delegates and interviews. The unit accepted a delegate candidate Pamela Dawn Lindley and named Maureen Peterson as alternate. The group shipped neckties and nylon hose to the VA center and sent donations to the Chapel for Four Chaplains Red Cross and Red School House fund. The 81 member year includes new recruit Mrs. Lloyd Schmidt. They funded scholarships to veterans seeking nurse training and reported a tri county meeting in Sidney with department and district leaders. March serving committee announced for Lions Club dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis DeBrunner
Lodgepole American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
G. W. Flewellen
Paul Smith
Pamela Dawn Lindley
Max Lindley
Maureen Peterson
Keith Peterson
Margaret Helfrich
Linda Gade
Tara Jane Peters
VA Center
Hot Springs
S. D
Lloyd Schmidt
Soldiers and Sailors Home
Grand Island
Veteran’s Hospital
Lincoln
Red Cross
Red School House Fund
Sidney
Mesdames E. A. Johnson
Claude Smith
John Fraass
Ross Glassburn
Hart Brown
Alfred Peters
Phil Quinn
Verna Fraass
Vicki Peters
Charles Haseloh
Harvard
Nebraska
Roy Gabriel
Gurley
ALA
Department of Nebraska
Olive Johnson
Morris Hernbloom
Nora Wolfe
Arthur Disney
Duke Pace
Lions Club
Goodview
Lodgepole
Cornhusker
Chappell Methodist Church
MYF
Lutheran Church and Luther League
Bisle
Lodgepole African Legion Auxiliary
Marusivt Helfrich
Sara Jane Peters
4 H Junior Leaders Meet at 4 H Building
4 H Junior Leaders met Tuesday evening at the 4 H building. Vice-president Gary Kurz led the session in which members discussed a money making project for the tile fund and the public speaking contest set for March 23 in Sidney. Susan Allen reported on the fun trip to Happy Jack Ski Area March 6-7, with twenty two members joining the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4-H
Gary Kurz
Sidney
Happy Jack
Susan Allen
Prairie Schooners Host Benefit Square Dance April 3
The Prairie Schooners Square Dance Club hosts a benefit for the Nebraska Crippled Children's Society on April 3 at the Elks Auditorium in Sidney. Club members will appear on Channel 3 TV KTVS in Sterling Wednesday at 6 30 p.m with Mal Minshall calling and guest callers. John Lessig James Brumfield and Walter Hapton join on Doris Berry show from Sidney and Chadron to support the fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Schooners Square Dance Club
Nebraska Crippled Children’s Society
Sidney
Elks Auditorium
Prairie Schooners Club
Channel 3
KTVS
Sterling
Mal Minshall
Doris Berry
John Lessig
James Brumfield
Walter Hapton
Chadron
Nebraska
Crippled Children’s Society
Sterling To Host Denver Symphony
The 80 piece Denver Symphony Orchestra under Maestro Vladimir Golschmann will perform in Sterling, Colorado on March 18 marking its first out-of-Denver appearance this season. The program includes Chaconne by Vitali, Prelude to Act 1 and Liebestod from Wagner, and Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2 in E minor Op. 27, previously acclaimed in Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Symphony Orchestra
Vladimir Golschmann
Denver
Sterling
Colo
Vitali
Liebestad
Rachmaninoff
Frontier adds salesman to Sidney area
Frontier Airlines names Thomas J. Brungardt as the new sales representative for Sidney. He attended the Chamber of Commerce quarterly meeting Thursday and plans to visit Sidney at least twice monthly to boost personal business solicitations. Brungardt previously worked in Frontier's Denver operations division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Brungardt
Sidney
Frontier Airlines
Cub Scout News for DEN 1 PACK 82
Den 1 Pack 82 met at Mrs. Gerald Haupt home. They pledged allegiance, made wall decorations pictures, and received treats from Larry Lurber. Bruce Couch served as reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Haupt
Larry Lurber
Bruce Couch
Sorority Nine Plan March Progressive Dinner
Nine members of Alpha Iota Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha met at June Ray’s home Thursday evening. Vice president Mrs Robert Willis led in president’s absence. A progressive dinner on March 25 was announced with 6 30 p m start at Mrs John Simmerman’s residence. Nebraska State ESA convention in McCook May 21 23 was noted. Mrs Don Burrows presented Foreign Aid Pro and Con. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Iota
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority
June Ray
Robert Willis
Nebraska
ESA
McCook
Neb
Don Burrows
John Simmerman
Rebekah Lodge Plans Annual District Meet
Eleven Rebekah Lodges of District 33 attended a Bayard meeting to plan the May 5 district gathering. The event at Bayard starts 9 45 with a noon luncheon an afternoon session and a 6 30 p m banquet. Rebekahs Odd Fellows and friends are invited to the open meeting led by district president Mrs Edna Benton and district secretary Mrs Frances Williams. Sidney lodge representatives included Mrs Rex Olsen Mrs Orin Cox and Mrs Katie Helzer Sidney noble grand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Bayard
Rebekahs
Edna Benton
Frances Williams
Sidney Rebekah Lodge
Rex Olsen
Orin Cox
Katie Helzer
Sidney Noble
Kimball DeMolay Reorganized in Sidney and Kimball
On Sunday afternoon March 7 at the Kimball School auditorium the Sidney Chapter of DeMolay conferred degrees on 21 Kimball and four Sidney candidates. The Kimball Chapter was reorganized and installed by Temple Commandery No 30 of Sidney with Eminent Sir Knight Ray Cruise as installing officer. Robert E. Lund attended from the International Supreme Council and Jobs Daughters of Kimball plus parents and friends observed the Rose Degree and installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball School
Sidney Chapter
Order of DeMolay
Kimball
Sidney
Lee Goodwin
Rick Miller
Tom Simith
John Scholl
Temple Commandery No
Ray Cruise
Ralph Carleton
Earl Schultz
Clifford Webster
Arnold Draper
Clifton Berry
Harold Smith
LaVern Draper
Robert E. Lund
International Supreme Council Order of DeMolay
Nebraska
Rose
Jobs Daughters of Kimball
DeMolay
Sidney B and P W Club marks 35th anniversary romantic leads
The Sidney Business and Professional Women’s Club, first organized in January 1931 with Miss Irma Lehmkuhl as its first president, will observe its 35th anniversary in 1966. Led by Mrs. Donald Niece, with Miss Laura Rudd as vice president, the group reports 33 members in 1964-65 and promotes youth programs, nurse scholarships, hospital projects, and public rest room restorations while inviting more women to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Chapter of
Business and Professional Women
Irma Lehmkuhl
Sidney Business and Professional Women’s Club
Donald Niece
Laura Rudd
L. C. Holloway
Keith Simpson
Dallas Sieckmann
Paul Misegadis
Ada Hansen
Lynn Talcott
Mable Jorgenson
Kay McCumber
Charles Ham
International
Federations of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Laura Fish
Elizabeth Schwasnick
Ed Henkle
Leona Gemeinhardt
Edna Scriber
Mabel Nielsen
Edna Dedrick
Lacura Rudd
Mabel Larson
Glen Hornbeck
Ruby Wood
Miss Wood
Dedrick
Grand Island
Yancey
Washington, D.C
Memorial Rest Home
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Cheyenne County Court House
Sidney
Sidney Youth Council
Lenten and club meetings announced for March 16 18
Schedule lists events at Light Memorial Presbyterian Church Kensington Masonic Temple IOOF Hall and Fort Sidney Motor Hotel March 16 17 18 includes Lenten discussions by Mrs Lenhart Schubert Royal Neighbors anniversary with guest Edith Evans call H W Chandler for details and nursery provided for children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Light Memorial Presbyterian Church Educational Building
CES
Lenhart Schubert
Oren Cox
Leslie Sabin
Elwood Lostroh
Royal Neighbors
IOOF
Edith Evans
North Platte
Sidney Public School Menu for March 15–22 1965
The menu lists school lunches from Monday March 15 through Monday March 22 1965. Items include Beef Goulash with vegetables and hot biscuits on March 15, Hamburgers March 16, Fried Chicken Wards March 17, Beef with brown gravy March 18, Salmon patties March 19, and homemade chili March 22. Each day features sides such as milk with meals and desserts like vanilla pudding, apple sauce cake, and cinnamon rolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joes Sr
Grandson of L A Pearsons Dies in California
Mr and Mrs L A Pearson learned on Saturday of the death of their grandson Merle Pearson Jr age 19 in Salinas California He had been hospitalized after suffering flu He leaves his parents Mr and Mrs Merle Pearson and two sisters Dana and Kris Noel Funeral was set for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Pearson
Merle Pearson Jr
Salinas
Calif
Merle Pearson
Dana
Kris Noel
Army PVT Ertle Completes Field Communications Course
Army PVT Lawrence W. Ertle, son of Mr and Mrs Glen P Ertle of Diff Colo, completed an eight week field communication crewman course at Fort Leonard Wood under the Reserve Enlistment Program on March 11. He received instruction in installation and maintenance of telephone equipment and is a 1962 Iliff High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
AHTNC
Army Pvt
Lawrence W. Ertle
Glen P. Ertle
Diff
Colo
Fort Leonard Wood
Ertle
Iliff High School
Army
Richard E. Hessler
Philip Hessler
Atwood
Kessler
Sterling High School
Army Private Hessler completes field communication crewman course
Army Pvt Richard E Hessler of Atwood Colorado completed training as a field communication crewman He is the son of Mr and Mrs Philip Hessler and a 1960 Sterling High School graduate
Potter High Names Girls and Boys State Representatives
Nancy Sprenger 17, a Potter High junior, will be Potter’s Girls State representative with Synthia Reitz as alternates. Sponsored by local civic groups including the American Legion Auxiliary and Potter Women's Club. Kent Olsen, 17, also a Potter High junior, is Boys State representative with James Nagengast as alternates. Kent active in athletics and arts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Sprenger
Keith Sprenger
Rt. 2
Sidney
Neb
Potter
Nancy
Potter High
Synthia Reitz
Albert Reitz
American Legion Auxiliary
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Potter Women’s Club
Firemen’s Auxiliary
Kent Olsen
Leo Olsen
Kent
James Nagengast
Elmer Nagengast
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Ben Berges
Alfred Berges
Gary
Ogallala
Buford Schreck
Ordville
Orville Berges
Arvid Berges
Julesburg
Cole
del Krauter
Berges
Korea
Lloyd Talich
Colorado State College
A. L. Cruise
James Edwards
Lloyd Mintken
State Association of County Assessors
Mintken
Ida Bradt
State Association
Yancey Sotel
George Barlow
Ark
William Clark
Chadron and
Scottsbluff
Broadwater
Ray Jessen
Tony Reane
Randy
Morris Jessen
Dude’s
Jessen
Mike Gottschalk
Phil Gottschalk
University of Nebraska
Rushville
George Grothe
Ned Hendricks
Dugway Proving Grounds
Utah
Grothe
Sioux Army Depot
Dugway Base
W. H. Robbins
Saratoga
Wyo
Raymond Johnson
Wyola
Mont
Walter Johnson
Lloyd Johnson
Eddie Haupt
Eddie
Robert Reckard
Pat
Kenneth Mc Millen
Gene Lienemann
Wheatbelt
Ham
Mc Millen
Lienemann
Inter-Industry Electric Association
Syl Shotkoski
Ord
Kathryn Ann
John B. Hettrick
George R. Hettrick
Miss Shotkoski
Ord High School
Kearney State College
Fremont
Sidney High School
Greeley
Hettrick
Denver Symphony
Cub Scout News
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Cheyenne County
Kenneth Hyatt
Hyatt
Bill Daniels
Eft
Victor Nelson
Alpha Iota Chapter
Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Rebekah Lodge
B&pw
Panhandle Players
Romanoff
Juliet
Diane Tobin
Greg Feuerborn
The
Sidney Lions Club
N.A.R.C.E
National Association of Retired Civil Employees
H. W. Chandler
Sidney Public School
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