Sidney Weekend Visitor Roll Call
Visiting in Sidney over the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs Jesse Rowe was Richard Rowe of Fort Baggs Texas en route to Payette Idaho before duty in Viet Nam Also visiting at the Bowes were Al Steele of Chappell Mr and Mrs Ed Haupt and children and Mr and Mrs Henry Haupt who visited Edwin Meyers and sons in Palmer Kansas for a Lutheran confirmation Dudley Meyers Others attended fraternity initiation for John Evans and visits to the University of Michael Soleman at Lincoln News of Mark Kirby injured in Viet Nam hospitalized in Oakland California Two Kirbys moved to Sidney from Fort Morgan Doggett's Truck Line Family and friends heard of Easter vacation visits and family travels to North Platte Nebraska and Colorado State University Fort Collins Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Haupt
Henry Haupt
Palmer, Kans
Edwin Meyers and Sons
Dudley Meyers
John McHenry
Lincoln
Bob Evans
John
Beta Thela Phi
McHenrys
George Soleman
Michael
H. K. Kirby
Mark
Viet Nam
Oakland
Calif
Kirbys
Sidey
Fort Morgan
Doggett
Roxanne
Matt
Jan Laux
Sidney
Ho Hor
Gerald Laux
Laux
Colorado State Universsity
Fort Collins
Xi Iota Elects New Officers at Beta Sigma Phi Meeting
Mrs. Ralph Cox was elected president of Xi Iota chapter with Mrs. George Neikum as vice president and Mrs. Art Pelster as secretary. Other officers include treasurer Mrs. Lloyd O’Holloran and deputies Mrs. Bob Decker and Mrs. M. C. Sherrerd alongside Loretta Gehrig as delegates. The program Women In Sports was prepared by Mrs. Sherrerd and presented by Mrs. Pelster. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Sherrerd home with Mrs. David Truss as co hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Cox
Xi Iota
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Ross Barker
George Neikum
Art Pelster
Lloyd O’holloran
Bob Decker
M. C. Sherrerd
Loretta Gehrig
Women In Sports” Was Prepared By Mrs. Sherrerd
Pelster
Sherrerd
David Truss
Barker
Fred George
Extension Clubs and Scouts Meet in Cheyenne County
Suzette Extension Club hosted by Mrs. Susan Hahler with Mrs. Paul Aude presiding and guest Mrs. Art Liljegren. Members discussed Easter hats, made hospital tray favors, and heard a book review on Beyond Ourselves. Next meetings planned for April 11 and April 19. Handy Fixers also met and voted to donate to the piano fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Hahler
Suzette Home
Paul Aude
Joe Gerlic
Art Liljegren
Dick Darnall
Katherine Marshall
Arnold Sunderman
Louis Johnson
Cheyenne County Historical Association
Francis Hiner
Donna Fuehrer
Glen Spearow
Rites Held for Dale Norman in Sidney Church
Funeral services for Dale Norman were conducted Friday morning at the First Christian Church in Sidney with Rev. Ben Ogden officiating. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were Sid Couch Nyle Neypoldt Francis Butterfield Ivan Fehringer Ronald Heit and Robert Van Meter. Gehrig and Son Funeral Home handled arrangements. Surviving are his wife Dorris one son Edgar Scott two daughters Mary Elizabeth and Katherine Louise and his mother Mrs. E. B. Norman of North Platte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Norman
First Christian
Sidney
Ben Ogden
Greenwood Cemetery
Sid Couch
Nyle Neypoldt
Francis Butterfield
Ivan Fehringer
Ronald Heit
Robert van Meter
Gehrig and Son Funeral Home
Dorris
Edgar Scott
Mary Elizabeth
Katherine Louise
E. B. Norman
North Platte
Jerry Ray Van Natter Celebrates Seventh Birthday
Jerry Ray Van Natter was guest of honor Saturday afternoon for his seventh birthday. Hosted by his mother Mrs. Jerry Van Matter the party featured games an Easter egg hunt and cake ice cream and Koolaid. Guests included Billy Folkerts Mike Claar Jack Hinrich Rodney Warren Raymond Lucas Tamera Van Natter and Bruce Van Natter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Ray van Natter
Jérry,Van Matter
Billy Folkerts
Mike Claar
Jack Hinrich
Rodney Warren
Raymond Lucas
Jerry
Tamera
Bruce van Natter
Belden Receives Outstanding Young Man Award
Sidney resident Wallace Benjamin Belden Jr of the Sidney Jaycees is honored with an Outstanding Young Man certificate for his service to the community country and profession. He is noted for active involvement in the Sidney Junior Chamber of Commerce church and Boy Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Benjamin
Ben) Belden, Jr
Sidney
Sidney Jaycees
John Hajek Rites Held at St Patrick’s Church
Services were held Wednesday at St Patrick’s Catholic Church with the Very Rev Vincent J Pelster officiating. Burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers named Lester Hand Leonard Reiken John Treinen Albert Mahr Robert Kallhoff and Frank Weise. Survived by five sons Joseph Robert J Bernard F all of Sidney John J of Herlong Calif and Donald E of Omaha and one daughter Mrs Josephine Davis of Mesa Ariz seventeen grandchildren and one great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Vincent J. Pelster
Greenwood Cemetery
Lester Hand
Leonard Reiken
John Treinen
Albert Mahr
Robert Kallhoff
Frank Weise
Gehrig and Son Funeral Home
Hajek
Joseph
Robert J
Bernard F
Sidney
John J
Herlong
Calif
Donald E
Omaha
Josephine Davis
Mesa, Ariz
Mrs Standen Honored At East Sidney Party
Members of the East Sidney Draw Club celebrated Electa Standen of Memorial Rest Home at a surprise party Wednesday afternoon. The event at Mrs. Howard Kurz's home included a decorated cake and gifts for the guest of honor, with 14 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Sidney Draw
Engagement Is Announced by Polz Kill Family
Mr and Mrs Bernard Polz Kill of Central City announce the engagement of their daughter Karen to Ed Bauer son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Bauer of Sidney Miss Polzkill is a 1966 graduate of Central City High School Mr Bauer is a graduate of Lodgepole High School and attended Kearney State College They are employed in Grand Island No date has been set for the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Polzkill
Central City
Karen
Ed Bauer
Lloyd Bauer
Sidney
Miss Polzkill
Central City High School
Bauer
Lodgepole High School
Kearney State Colege
Grand Island
Heart Fund Total Grows in Cheyenne County
Dr. John Platz reports Cheyenne County Heart Fund total is 1749.87 with Memorial Hospital employees contributing 50. Organizations yet to donate are urged to send gifts to Dr. Platz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Platz
Heart Fund
Cheyenne County
Memorial Hospital
Platz
Beta Alpha Hosts Easter Rush Party Event
The Beta Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosted an Easter rush party at Mrs. Duane Golden’s home on March 15. Guests included Mrs. Larry Langley Mrs. Max Solomon and Mrs. Stan Wells. Prizes went to Mrs. Robert Wilcox and Mrs. Karl Person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Golden
Beta Alpha Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Larry Langley
Max Solomon
Stan Wells
Robert Wilcox
Karl Person
Bob Schaaf
Lorenzo Jr Garden Club Meets at Lorenzo School
The Junior Garden Club of Lorenzo met Mar. 13 at the school house with guests Mrs. Ted Fleming and Mrs. Marvin Fleming from the Helping Hand Garden Club of Lorenzo. They planned a fair booth and discussed an idiot's bush. They will make hospital tray favors and meet again Apr. 10 for a flower arranging lesson. Members will bring lists of forest products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo
Ted Fleming
Marvin Fleming
Lorenzo School
LWML Plans 25th Anniversary Tea and Drive
Members of St. Pauls LWML met in the fellowship hall for planning of the 25th anniversary. They discussed letters from India, a “Being Christian In Our Tasks” talk, and a membership drive. The Centennial float committee was formed, and the May 7 tea with sister groups invited was announced. Hostesses were Mrs. Filsinger and Mrs. Wise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Lutheran Women’s Missionary League
Fellowship Hall
Fred Schlesselman
Stella Wittrock
Harold Borcher
India
LWMS
Earl Moremound
St. Paul’s
Schlesselman
Walter Aurich
Orville Filsinger
Frank Wiese
Troop 146 Brownies Meet For Fort Sidney Day Parade Talk
Troop 146 met March 16 1967 at North Ward with flag ceremony. Junior Scouts Mary Ann Valdez and Elizabeth Morris taught games. They discussed a float for Fort Sidney Day parade and planned further discussion. Treats followed and taps closed the meeting. Beth Rogels Reporter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Ward
Mary Ann Valdez
Elizabeth Morris
Fort Sidney
Beth Rogels
Troop 130 Meeting At Central School In March 1967
Girl Scout Troop 130 met at Central School on March 15 1967. The 7 67s handed out treats while Trail Blazers opened and worked on family trees. 7 67s visited the courthouse for research and Prairie Schooners visited Mrs Lindbeck in hospital. Cen tent nials closed and Sassy Sioux cleaned up. Johna Platz Scribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central School
Lindbeck
Johna Platz
Lodgepole teen named alternate for Girls State
Rita Stoll a 16 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Stoll of Goodview Community was named an alternate for Girls State from Lodgepole. She has been active in band chorus pep club three years a letter girl in marching band treasurer of the Junior class and a B Team Cheerleader. She attends Lodgepole Methodist Church serves as M Y F president and sub district Methodist Youth Fellowship vice president. She holds the Honorary Youth Membership pin from the Womens Society of Christian Service and is a Past Honored Queen of Jobs Daughters Bethel 38 Chappell now serving as Second Messenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rita Stoll
Floyd Stoll
Goodview
Lodgepole
Rita
Lodgepole Methodist Church
M.Y.F
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Womens Society of Christian Service
Queen of Jobs Daughters Bethel
Chappell
4 H Clubs Report From Sidney Wranglers Lively Lads and Just Us
Sidney Wranglers meet March 16 at 7 30 p m in 4 H building with 17 members. reports and discussion follow a split senior junior session. refreshments by Childers family and Gayle Gass. Lively Lads organized February 3 1967 meet March 3 at president Bill Laban’s home. electricity project discussed. next meeting April 7 at 7 30 at Rodney and Kenneth Steffens. Gary Sharman new member. Just Us 4 H Club met at Duane Kahl’s home to plan Spring Party and a club picnic for June 4 1967 at Bridgeport. animal nutrition project discussion. next meeting April 10 at Chuck Lafler’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Wranglers
Kathy Wilson
Childers
Lively Lads
Lively Lads 4-H Club
Bill Laban
Henry Gell
Rodney
Kenneth Steffens
Gary Sharman
Rodney Steffens
Just US
Antelope Lacks Lateral Toes and Dewclaws on Feet
The text notes that antelope lack lateral toes or dewclaws on each foot unlike most hoofed animals. It also states cities with suburbs airports and shopping centers consume about a million acres of land annually.
Midland and Chadron College Activities Feature Music and Vacations
The Midland College stage cast for The Sound of Music is announced by Eugene Nelson. Easter vacation at Chadron State College begins March 23 with classes resuming March 28. Midland Lutheran College's A Cappella Choir heads to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena Easter morning. Kemper Cadet Robert Rybolt from Sidney is promoted to Captain as Kemper Military School reports its largest enrollment in 123 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland College
Eugene Nelson
Betty Weed
Dalton
Chadron State College
Larry Tangeman
Midland Lutheran College
A Cappela
Pasadena
Calif
NBC
Galen Kriesel
Fred Kriesel
Gurley
67 Voice
Gene Nelson
West Coast
Kriesel
Raymond Weed
Midland
Kemper
Robert Rybolt
R. H. Rybolt
Sidney
Nebraska
Kemper Military School and College
Boonville
Missouri
Corps of Cadets
Department of the Army
R.O.T.C
John E. Gould
Mississippi River
Helfrichs announce birth of Terilyn Ann Helfrich
Terilyn Ann Helfrich was born at Weld County General Hospital in Greeley at 10 a.m. on Wednesday March 15. She weighed seven pounds five ounces. She has two brothers Jeff and Tony. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Paul Spearow of Gurley and great grandparents Mr and Mrs M O Baker and Mr and Mrs George Kavanaugh of Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terilyn Ann Helfrich
Gerald Helfrich
Greeley, Cole
Terilyn Ann
Weld County General Hospital
Greeley
Jeff
Tony
Paul Spearow
Gurley
M. O. Baker
George Kavanaugh
Sidney
Lucky Steppers 4-H Club March Meeting Highlights
The Lucky Steppers 4-H club met March 18 at the 4-H building with co hosts Karen Felsch and Susan Luehrs. Debbie Livingston and Nancy Owens demonstrated towel making while Jodeen Miles and Diane Spearow demonstrated hand sewing. Pam Hossle reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucky Steppers
Karen Felsch
Suesan Luehrs
Debbie Livingston
Nancy Owens
Jodeen Miles
Diane Spearow
Nebraska
Pam Hossle
Eagle Patrol Scout Meeting Activities and Projects
The Eagle Patrol met March 9 1967 at Brett Belden for a flag ceremony and to discuss First Aid box contents. They planned accessories for the box and made an Indian headdress, closing with Living Circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Eagle Patrol
Brett Belden
Living Circle
Army personnel notes from Vietnam and Europe
Army Private First Class Eugene A. Wolf 20 of Atwood Colorado assigned to Advisory Team 79 in Vietnam Feb 20 advising III Corps. Sgt David L. Tessaro 24 of Sterling Colorado completed a radio relay course March 10 in Lenggries Germany. Private Judy K. Gueck 19 of Kimball Nebraska completed eight weeks basic training at Ft McClellan Alabama March 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Army
Vietnam
AHTNC
Eugene A. Wolf
Rienald Wolf
Atwood
Colo
III Corps
Wolf
Ft. Huachuca
Ariz
Merino High School
Lenggries
Germany
David L. Tessaro
John J. Tessaro
Second St
Sterling
U.S. Army School
Europe
Tessaro
Judy
McKinley St
Ft, Mcclellan
Ala
Judy K. Gueck
Donald Gueck
Jefferson, Kimball
Neb
Women’s Army Corps Center
Ft. McClellan
Troop 109 Meeting Report From 1967 Reed’s Army Store Display
The Troop 109 meeting occurred at the Presbyterian Educational Building on March 15 1967 at 4 o clock. Attendance was incomplete and the treasury balance stood at 15.62 dollars. Carol Crom supplied candy bars for treats with Joy Reed noted as troop scribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Educational
Carol Crom
Reed’s Army Store
Betty Crocker Contest Winner Announced for Nebraska
Deanna Lackaff of Rock County High School Bassett is named 1967 State Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow for Nebraska and will receive a 1500 scholarship from General Mills. Second honors go to Dennise Brown of Benson High Omaha with a 500 scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deanna Lackaff
Rock County High School
Bassett
Betty Crocker
Nebraska
General Mills
Winener
Deanna
Dennise Carol Brown
Benson High School
Omaha
Michele Mary Halgren
Bellevue
Penny Rae Sielker
Bridgeport
Kay Ellen Haumont
Broken Bow
Christine Anne Whelan
St. Cecilia High School
Hastings
Carol Ann Jacobson
Lincoln High School
Lincoln
Harriet Frances Turner
Lincoln Northeast
Patricia Darlene Anderson
Marquette High School
Marquette
Trudy Anne Jambor
Neumann Central
Wahoo
Science Research Associates
Chicago
Circles Meet WSCS at Lodgepole Methodist Church
Circles of the WSCS met March 6 at the home of Mrs. R N Huff with co hostesses Mrs Allen Lindley and Mrs Phil Quinn. Fourteen members and four guests attended as devotionals and lessons on The Mission School and Across the Atlantic were led by Lindley Kehl and others. The next meeting is April 13 at Mrs A C Peterson with hostess Mrs Phil Quinn. The WSCS plans a March 30 coffee meeting at 9 30 am with hostesses Harold Hern bloom Ernest Meyer Harold Isley and George Minshall urging Centennial dress and rolls for all guests to wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Lodgepole Methodist Church
R. N. Huff
Allen Lindley
Mark Hafer
Barton Bondegard
Ron Bartling
Paul Huff
Arnold Kehl
Mission School
A. C. Peterson
Phil Quinn
Lesson
Atlantic
Womans Society of Christian Service
Harold Hernbloom
Ernest Meyer
Harold Isley
George Minshall
Sidney Public School Menu March 21 28 1967
Public school lunch offerings list daily menus for Sidney from Tuesday March 21 through Tuesday March 28 1967 with meals such as Ham and Noodle casserole Boiled beans Turkey salad and Roiled Beef with noodles plus sides and 1 2 pint milk notes good Friday and Monday school closures and a subject to change caveat.
Census Update at Memorial Hospital Details Admissions and Losses
The 8 am census lists 52 patients and four babies in the nursery. Admissions include Sidney: Mrs. Larry Mace and others. Gurley: Mrs. Kenneth Dimick Potter and Julie Overman. Dismissals include Sidney names. Dalton: Mrs. Loyde Aurich. A birth noted: a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Larry Mace. Deaths: Julian Cruz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital
Sidney
Larry Mace
Crescencio Rocha
Karen O’brien
Mary E. Davison
H. W. Chandler
Margaret M. Felsein
Billy O’brien
DEN 1 PACK 82 Meeting Recaps Handicrafts and Games
Five members met on Tuesday March 14. They worked on monthly handicrafts, played games, and Danny O Brien served treats. Bill Clark reported the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Den 1
Danny O’brien
Bill Clark
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Ohn Engel
Allen
Linda
Cynthia
John Smith
Harold Smith
Pueblo, Colo
Ken Keiselhorst
Joan Scheurman
Stanley Scheurman
Ken .Kieselhorst
Miss Schuerman
James Sanderrson
Denver
Ron Tighe
Mrs. Tighe
Gertrude Higgins
Suzettes
Handy Fixers Extension Club
Bruce Kiutsinger
Ben Belden
John Hajek
Standen
Heart Fund Total
LWML
Colorado
Mary Chenoweth
Fine Arts Center
Colorado Springs
Tangiers
North Africa
Mike
Miss Chenoweth
Michael Hickey
Sidney High School
Charles Ham
DeMolay Sweetheart
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Rita Blome
Ken McKay
Leslie Robinson
Marsha Potterf
Gayle Gass, Reporter
Phillip Herrera
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Joy Reed
Sidney Public School
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