There Is a Western Nebraska Says Virginia
A Nebraska reader asks Virginia if western Nebraska exists and argues the Panhandle is part of the state. The piece urges recognition, highway planning help for Interstate 80, and notes local landmarks and pioneer history. It ends with a plea for a "Santa Claus" to aid western Nebraska.
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Nebraska
Virginia
Springs
Wyoming
Colorado
South Dakota
Highway Department
Panhandle
Fort Sidney
Fort Robinson
Mud Springs
Buttes
Chimney Rock
Jailhouse Rock
Courthouse Rock
Scottsbluff National Monument
Chadron State Park
Santa Claus
Emporia Gazette
Kansas
of Roads
College News and Obituaries From University Notices
Back to College Francis E Jorgensen a junior at the University of Nebraska will head the Campus Protection Committee of Ag Nebraska Union for the coming year at Lincoln. Rita Johnson elected treasurer of Kappa Delta at University of Wyoming Laramie. Cadet MSGT Roy A Cutsinger earns academic honors at Wentworth Military Academy Sidney son of Mr and Mrs Thomas R Hart honored.
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Francis E. Jorgensen
University of Nebraska
Mable L. Jorgensen
Sidney
Ag Nebraska Union
Jorgensen
Ag Union
Agricultural College
Lincoln
Rita Johnson
Walter Johnson
Kappa Delta Social Sorority
University of Wyoming
Laramie
Terry Wickstrom
Kenneth Wickstrom
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Roy A. Cut- Singer
Thomas R. Hart
Wentworth Military Academy
Cordell Thomas
Cutsinger
Busy Homemakers 4-H Club Meets at Leader’s Home
The Busy Homemakers 4-H Club met at Mrs. LaVern Draper’s home with Lynn de Peterson presiding. Members reviewed 4-H calendars and planned an apple crisp project for two weeks. Linda Draper contributed treats. The next meeting is scheduled for March 24, with Chris Brush as reporter.
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LaVern Draper
Lynn de Peterson
Linda Draper
Lodgepole Names 1964 Girls State Representative
Lodgepole selects Barbara Jean Forell 17 as its Girls State representative for 1964. The Goodview student, active in band cheerleading dramatics and student government, attends Cornhusker Girls State June 13 to 19 in Lincoln. Kathryn Larreau named alternate. both chosen by Francis DeBrunner Unit 286 American Legion Auxiliary.
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Lodgepole
Barbara Jean Forell
Leland Forell
Goodview
Forell
Cornhusker
Lincoln
Methodist Church
Kathryn Larreau
Joe Larreau
Francis DeBrunner
American Legion Auxiliary
Golden Wedding anniversary for Walter and Mrs Happel in Sidney
Mr and Mrs Walter Happel will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with an open house March 22 in the First Methodist Church social hall from 2 30 to 4 30 p m They have five children 17 grandchildren and were married March 19 1914 in Raton New Mexico Their life in Nebraska includes farming near Bunker Hill Sidney and work at Sioux Army Depot and Montgomery Ward Both are First Methodist Church members with Mrs Happel active in Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
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Walter Happel
First Methodist Church
Burdett
Lyria) Read
Anacortes
Wash
Ernest Mella
Reinmuth
Gurley
Clarence
Ern) Reinmuth
Bridgeport
Leslie
Bud) Happel
Kimball
Melvin Happel
Norwalk
Calif
Happel
Raton
N. M
Cheyenne County
Bunkerhill
Sidney
Sioux Army Depot
Montgomery Ward
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
Politicoes to Speak at Sidney P T A Meeting
State Senator George Fleming and opponent Robert L. Clark will speak at a joint Sidney P T A meeting in the Central School auditorium on Wednesday March 18. They will address education policy topics including school district reorganization disposal of school lands broadening the tax base and methods for selecting the State School Board and Commissioner of Education. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. and is open to parents teachers and interested community members.
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George Fleming
Robert L. Clark
Sidney P. T. A
Sidney
Directors Meet of Nebrasa Farmers and Ranchers
Directors of Nebraska Flying Farmers plan a Sunday meeting at Grand Island Municipal Airport in Nebraska. The session is set for 11 a.m. Marshall Lutgen, the president, announces the gathering.
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Nebraska
Grand Island, Neb
Marshall Lutgen
DeMolay Sweetheart Candidates For 1964 Title at Sidney
Three candidates vie for the 1964 DeMolay Sweetheart at Sidney Chapter's Sweetheart dance on March 21 in the Fort Sidney Hotel. Miss Cheryl Schnell Miss Colleen Christ and Miss Mary Jurgens are the contestants, daughters of local residents. The event marks the 45th anniversary of DeMolay's 1919 founding by Frank S. Land of Kansas City.
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DeMolay
Sidney
Fort Sidney
Cheryl Schnell
Louie Schnell
Colleen Christ
Carl Christ Jr
Mary Jurgens
Louis Jurgens
Gurley
Frank S. Land
Kansas City
Three Women from Area Attending WSCS Meeting
About 1500 Nebraska Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service members will gather in Omaha March 17–19 for a three day event. Local attendees include Mrs. W. E. Henke president of the WSCS, Mrs. John Stayton wife of the local minister, and Mrs. Ervin Kiel wife of the Potter pastor. Featured speakers are Mrs. E. T. Pittard of Anson Texas and Mrs. Kathrine Boeye Ward a Manila missionary. State leaders include Mrs. Kenneth W. Copeland and Mrs. Ira W. Frederick with Mrs. Barbara Cobb among others. A 25 year service commemoration and a tour of the city mission will be held alongside a banquet for ministers' wives.
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Nebraska Methodist Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Omaha
W. E. , Henke
WSCS
John Stayton
Ervin Kiel
Potter
E. T. Pittard
Anson
Texas
Foreign Work
South Central Jurisdiction
Henke
Stayton
Kiel
Additions Named In Easter Drama
Two more residents join the Holy Week drama sponsored by the Sidney Ministerial Association. Mrs Rowena Zitek leads properties and assembles antique items for the set while Mrs George Taylor becomes stage manager bringing Panhandle Players experience. Announcement by Mrs Weert Frerichs, director of On The Third Day.
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Sidney Ministerial Association
Rowena Zitek
George Taylor
Panhandle
Weert Frerichs
Brownie Troop 45 Hosts St Patrick's Day Party
Brownie Troop 45 met in Central School auditorium on Thursday March 12 with assistant leader Mrs Merle Spearow and troop committee chair Mrs Otto Aufengarten. They celebrated Girl Scouting's 52nd birthday with cake and lime punch, completed St Patrick's Day pins, and played games.
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Central School Auditorium
Merle Spearow
Otto Aufdengarten
Spearow
Lynda Aufdengarten
Airman Beyer Begins Three Year Duty in England
Airman First Fred J. Beyer Jr. left after a 30 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Beyer Sr and heads to Weatherfield Air Force Base England for a three year tour. He previously served at Beale Air Force Base near Sacramento. His brother Robert SN US Navy has returned from the Far East and is now at Wheelley Navy Base near Seattle. The note also covers local travel and funerals including J A Elder of Imperial Nebraska and other Sidney area visits related to Miss Berniece Kelly’s funeral.
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Fred J. Beyer Jr
Fred Beyer Sr
Weatherfield Air Force Base
England
Beale Air Force Base
Sacramento
Calif
Robert
U. S. Navy
Far East
Wheelley Navy Base
Seattle
Cook
Sidney High School
Hull Cook
Gene Warren
Susan
Sandra
Lloyd
Butch Carr
Overland Air Service
Jim Nissen
Milson Nissens
Cactus
Hull Cookei
Billings
Mont
Telegraph
Parsley Storage Advice From Simple Prep Guide
Wash parsley and drain then pack lightly in a wide mouth jar with a screw top and refrigerate for good storage.
DeMolays Observe 45th Week in Sidney with Proclamation
Sidney marks the 45th anniversary of the International Order of DeMolay with a weeklong observance March 15 to 22 1964 led by Mayor Dean Wilson who proclaims DeMolay Week and urges citizens to salute the organization. Sweetheart candidates Cheryl Schnell Colleen Christ and Mary Jurgens vie for honors while Gary Talich is master councilor and Lloyd Talich DeMolay Dad. A Sweetheart Dance is set for March 21 at the Fort Sidney Hotel and a window display at Greenlees Inc reflects the celebration.
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Sidney
Dean Wilson
Fort Sidney
Cheryl Schnell
Louie Schnell
Colleen Christ
Carl Christ Jr
Mary Jurgens
Gurley
Louis Jurgens
Sidney DeMolays
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Greenlee’s Inc
Gary Talich
Sidney Group
Lloyd Talich
DeMolay
Order of DeMolay
Frank S. Land
Kansas City
Missouri
Temple Commandary No. 30
Tryouts Set For April Hootenanny in Sidney High Auditorium
Amateur musicians sixth grade and up invited to audition April 6 and 8 from 7 to 9 pm in the Junior High School band room for a Hootenanny to be held April 25 at 7 30 pm in the Sidney High School auditorium. Peggy Jelinek chairs with Mrs. Robert Cramer leading Troop 19. Admission 50 cents with proceeds aiding a July camping trip and a 1965 Savannah tour.
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Sidney High School
Peggy Jelinek
Black Hills
Rocky Mountains
Savannah
Juliette Low
Girl Scouts
Robert Cramer
Garden Club Supports Project in Shady Places Topic
Sidney Garden Club met on Tuesday March 10 with Mrs. Lee Gain presenting Quick Colorful Plants for Shady Places. Mrs. Florence Linton opened the business session, Mrs. Rex Olsen led a lilies study, and members voted to donate $5 to the state project.
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Lee Gain
Sidney Garden Club
Emma Tank
Marvin Anthony
Florence Linton
National Gardener
Rex Olsen
Olsen
Cub Scout News for DEN 8 at PACK 90
On March 3 at Mrs. Elvin Kahl's den meeting, Cub Scouts of DEN 8 PACK 90, Wet March 3, collected treats brought by Robert Hickman. They made pine cone bird feeders filled with corn meal and margarine and played four games with Robert Hickman serving as reporter.
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Den
Elvin Kahl
Robert Hickman
Dalton Couple Announce Mary Lou Knudsen Engagement
Dalton residents Mr and Mrs Chris Knudsen announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Lou to Daryl L Rapp son of Mrs Deloras Rapp of Denver and Emerald Rapp of Miss Knudsen A 1963 Dalton High School graduate she attends Central Business College Denver scheduled to graduate in April The fiancé is a 1963 East High School Denver graduate and works at May D and F Co Denver The couple plans a summer wedding.
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Chris Knudsen
Dalton
Mary Lou
Daryl L. Rapp
Deloras Rapp
Denver
Emerald Rapp
Sidney
Miss Knudsen
Dalton High School
Central Business College
East High School
May D and F Co
Baptist April Meet Set Here
An all day work meeting of Gleaners of Grace Baptist Church was held March 1. Members formed a nominating committee and planned for the April 6-7 Nebraska Conservative Baptists state meeting at the local church with housing decorations and menu duties assigned. Devotions were by Mrs. Greene. The next session is March 23 at 7 30 p m at Mrs. Lundy's home.
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Grace Baptist Church
Emil van Mark
Zeddie Sumner
Lyndell Lundy
John van Mark
Nebraska
Charles Wright
Sumner
James Greene
Greene
Lundy
Very Busy Bees Meeting Notes
A Lor enzo school meeting on February 27 discussed First Aid school clothes skirts blouses and homemaking projects. Mrs Arleigh Nelson provided refreshments. The next meeting is set for March 19 at the school. Reported by Jeri Roberts.
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Lorenzo School
Arleigh Nelson
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