Abbott family notes from Mesa to Sidney Easter visits
Dr and Mrs J H Abbott return to Sidney from Mesa Arizona February 21. Their daughter Mrs Walter Prange of Rangely Colorado meets them. Numerous relatives from Washington California New Mexico Alberta and Nebraska visit and plan Easter gatherings. Gene Volkert and wife expected to drive Abbottts car home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Abbott
Sidney
Mesa
Ariz
Walter Prange
Rangely, Cole
Joan Glant
McCleary, Wash
G. W. Farnen
Arcata
Calif
Grant
Farnen
Abbotts
Farmington
N. M
Gene Volkert
Ray Davis
Lorna Volkert
Dr. Abbott
Arizona
Miss Carolyn Nelson Weds Paul McMillen at Calvary Church
The March 7 wedding of Carolyn JoAnn Nelson and Paul Hugh McMillen took place at Calvary United Methodist Church Bushnell before 260 guests. The couple, both with local ties, plan to live in Sidney AR 2. The reception followed in the church parlors with lavender accents and a five tier cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary United Methodist Church
Bushnell
Carolyn JoAnn Nelson
Leland V. Nelson
Paul Hugh McMillen
Arthur McMillen
Sidney
Donald Webster
Kenneth Taylor
Sandra Shoup
Patricia Nelson
Jeffrey Nelson
Michael Kucher
Rose, Neb
LaVon Brett
Nancy
Vicki Nelson
Deborah Katen
Dale Katen
Robin McMillen
Ronald McMillen
Kenneth McMillen
Robert Coulter
Potter
Paul Hutchison
Kenneth Childers
LeRoy Childers
Eudell Nelson
Newman Grove
Ed Robinson
Robert Schilz, Jr
Tom Rutz
Connie Cornill
Karla Childers
Colorado
James Vavra
Louis S. Nels
Santa Fe
N. M
Springfield
Ore
Pine Bluffs
Carpenter
Wyo
Northglen
Denver
Loveland
Colo
Rapid City
S. C
North Platte
Gurley
Scotts Bluff
York
Exeter
Glenvil
Potter, Rose
Kimball and
Ord
Neb
Unit 17 Celebrates Golden Anniversary in Legion Hall
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 17 marked the National Auxiliary Golden Anniversary with a 6:30 luncheon and meetings in the Legion Hall. Charter members still active include Mrs. Albert Greenlee Dorothy Martin Lexie Gard and Julia Roche. The group organized in 1922 and observed the post’s 51st birthday with a white elephant bingo and performances by the Boys Chorus, directed by Loren Bauman, and vocal selections by the chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Unit 17
National Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Lester McConnell
L. L. Swanson
Albert
Nina) Greenlee
Paul
Dorothy) Martin
Lexie Gard
Julia Roche
Loren Bauman
Bob Boehm
Roger McConnell
Greg Luce
Tom Boehm
Joselyn Easterly
Wes Mueller
Jay Gell
Curt Hientz
Lem McConnell
Bill Luben
Bill Fankhauser
Nathan Brei
Lyle Borcher
Blanche Hornbeck
Ft. Sydney
Post
85 Attend Sewing Class Demonstration
The Mrs. Jaycees hosted 85 women for a Stretch Knit and Sew event at the Youth Center. Pat Sessions of Serling narrated and showed sewing materials while models Judy Wentling Karen Wells Cyrena Folkerts Luann Wills Linda Schilz Janie Wentling Becky Everett Mary Ann Egging Cindy Wells and Mrs Bill Folkerts wore garments. Mrs Roger Jorgensen chaired refreshments. The next class opens April 1 in the 4-H building at 1 30 PM and 7 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaycees
Pat Sessions
Serling
Judy Wentling
Karen Wells
Cyrena Folkerts
Luann Wills
Linda Schilz
Janie“ Wentling
Becky Everett
Mary” Ann’ Egging
Cindy Wells
Bill Folkerts
Dalton Club Elects Officers
The Dalton Sugarness Sweeties Tops Club elected its 1970 officers at the March 17 meeting in Dalton Community Hall. New officers were chosen during the 7 p.m. session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Sugarness Sweeties Tops Club
Dalton Community Hall
Midland College Choir to Perform at Holy Trinity
The 69 voice Midland College Choir directed by Gene B. Nelson will sing at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on Monday March 30 at 8 p.m. as part of 15 appearances celebrating the Nebraska Synod Centennial. The choir, founded in 1928, is among the oldest in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland College
Gene B. Nelson
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Harlan A. Brei
Nebraska Synod of the Lutheran Church In America
Midland
United States
Nelson
Omaha Symphony Orchestra
the Clef Dwellers
USO
Seven Members Report Weight Change at Donna Nelson Club
The 1970 meeting elected Donna Nelson as president Phyllis Gerke as vice president Frances Miller as secretary and Margerie Lessman as treasurer. Members reported a four pound loss and four and a half pound gain. Jean Twarling won the fruit basket and declared potatoes and donuts forbidden. A song fest followed. The group joined Area Recognition Day at Scottsbluff last Friday as the club meets every Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Nelson
Phyllis Gerke
Frances Miller
Margerie Lessman
Jean Twarling
Scottsbluff
Community notices span clubs and meetings in Sidney
Every Monday 7 p.m. clinic for prospective parents in hospital auxiliary room with films and talks by doctors and nurses, sponsored by the American Nurses Association. Rotary Club 6 15 p.m. Fort Sidney Hotel. Civil Air Patrol moved to Mondays 7 p.m. CAP HQ Municipal Airport. ride requests to Bill Moore or Rev Wilbur Bennett. Every Tuesday Alcoholics Anonymous 8 p.m. Episcopal Parish Hall and Toastmasters Club 2408 6:30 a.m. at The Chateau. Sidney Newcomers to install officers Tuesday 7 30 p.m. Country Club. Food Stamp Program info at Senior Citizens Center 3 30 p.m. Public invited. Tuesday March 31 Royal Neighbor Association Diamond Jubilee Tea 7 30 p.m. Senior Citizens Center with officers present. Mrs Edith Evans Vera Rishing Myrtle Hoff man attend. Mrs W E Henke hosts Goal Gainers Extension Club at 1 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Nurses Association
Civil Air Patrol
CAP
Municipal
Bill Moore
Wilbur Bennett
Royal Neighbor Association
Senior Citizen's Center
Edith Evans
Vera Rishing
Myrtle Hoffman
W.E. Henke
Goal Gainers Extension Club
Panel Slated For Methodist Men Meeting
The United Methodist Men set an April 1 panel in the church fellowship hall with dinner at 6 30 p m. The theme Employment with Dignity covers preparing for work using job openings rewards for service personnel and setting employment goals. Panelists include Ralph Spencer Chester Hickman John Baudek and Ed Cole with Harold Massie coordinating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Methodist Men’s Club
Church Fellowship Hall
Milt Nissen
Ralph Spencer
Chester Hickman
John Baudek
Ed Cole
Harold Massie
Employment With Dignity
LCW Plans For Midland Dinner
The Lutheran Church Women of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church cancelled one March meeting due to weather while planning to host a Midland Choir dinner on March 30 at 8 p.m. Ruth Circle canceled. Elizabeth Circle met March 19. Esther Circle met March 21. Easter cards were addressed for shut ins, hospital, and rest home residents. All LCW members are invited to the April 2 Guest Day meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Midland
Ruth
Elizabeth Circle
Robert Johnston
Cliff Thurston
Ed Brauer
Esther Circle
John Block
Martin Block
LCW
Miss Collins Bride Elect Honored At Shower
Miss Marie Collins bride elect of Steven Groshans was guest of honor at a bridal shower in the Legion Park Shelter House. Guests included Mrs. Donald Collins Mrs Fay Allen and Miss Linda Collins and Mrs Edwin Groshans. Gifts were opened with hostesses and decorations in yellow and green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Collins
Steven Groshans
Legion Park Shelter House
Donald Collins
Fay Allen
Linda Collins
Edwin Groshans
Miss Collins
Dale Kruse
John Dorman
Miss Christy Ann Thies Graduates From Practical Nursing
Christy Ann Thies daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Thies graduates March 15 from the Practical Nursing program at Alliance Vocational School. The 3 PM ceremony in North High Auditorium included a special award for outstanding performance. Her grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred Reetz of Potter attended, and Miss Thies now works at St Josephs Hospital in Alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christy Ann Thies
Donald Thies
Alliance
Vocational School of Practical Nursing
North High
Thies
Fred Reetz
Potter
Reetz
Miss Thiess
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Allance
Early Easter Sunrise Service At First Christian Church
The First Christian Church plans an early Easter morning sunrise service at 6 am outdoors if possible, with youth and adults invited. A breakfast by Dick Dougherty and Lyle Morrison follows in the fellowship hall. Sunday School at 9:45 am and Easter Worship at 11 am include baptisms and a two message sermon by Rev. Ellis J. Votaw titled The Difference A Morning Made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
First Christian Church
Fellowship Hall
Dick Dougherty
Lyle Morrison
Alfred Peters
Ellis J. Votaw
Nebraska sorority installs Diane Hyde as Pi Beta Phi president
Diane Hyde daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Hyde is installed as President of the Pi Beta Phi sorority at the University of Nebraska. A 1967 Sidney High School graduate she is a junior majoring in Business Teacher Education and will serve until next January. She was voted outstanding pledge in 1969 and will participate in Ivy Day May 1 as a Daisy Chain honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Hyde
Harold Hyde
Pi Beta Phi
University of Nebraska
Sidney High School
Miss Hyde
Daisy Chain
Diane
Dix Legion To Present Play Silas Smidge from Turnip Ridge
The Dix American Legion and Auxiliary sponsor a three act rural comedy at Dix High School on April 4 at 7 30 p m. Boyd Close stars as Silas Smidge with Spinster Simplicity McPheeters played by Betty Singleton. Supporting cast includes Charles Singleton Lillian Engstrom Mary James Norman Johnson and others under director Charlie Rosenthal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Smidge
Turnip Ridge
Dix
Dix American Legion and Auxiliary
Ozark
Boyd Close
Betty Singleton
Simplicity McPheeters
Charles Singleton
Lillian Engstrom
Mary James
Norman Johnson
Sharon Carpenter
Wayne Manning
Linda Ilenen
Jean Gunderson
Joe Singleton
Duane Barrett
Lenora Barrett
Charlie Rosenthal
Adult Painting Classes Begin Next Tuesday Evening
Adult education water and oil painting classes start Tuesday night March 31 at 7 30 with Miss Jan Phillips as instructor in the Junior High Art Room. Enrollment is $11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Phillips
Potter Honor Roll Readers Reach Fourth and Sixth Weeks
Potter High School announces the honor roll for the fourth and sixth weeks. Eighth grader Coleen Aurich. freshmen Heather Fisher Colleen Sanders Connie Sanders Jane Slama. juniors Dianne Juelfs Wendy Lamm. seniors Paul Benish Beth Carlson Susan Herboldsheimer Kathie Hilpert Carolyn Horr ock Cindy Juelfs Luann Slama Kay Smith Jerel Walters and Ray Woten are named among the top students.
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Los Angeles
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Memorial Hospital
Brett Belden
Ben Beldens
Philmont
New
Dean Hiner
Pat and
Chrys
Innisfail
Alberta
Canada
Dalton
Francis Hiner
Gesina Miller
Susan Hiner
Kearney State College
Pat Benskin
Helen
Marion Whitaker
Condon King
William Davis
Teri
Primrose
Nebr
H. A. Wergin
Crete
H. J. Kuhns
Mrs
Duane Martin
Callaway, Neb
Emery’ Stockham
Mr. Martin
Mrs. Stockham
John Lohr
Lexington
Olinois
Lohr
Dixie Discount
Carol Baack
Verde Lane
Baack
H. C. Q. Nelson
Ermal Stratton
LaVerkin
Utah
Strattons
Mormon Church
Fort Morgan, Cole
al Corley
1543
Cedar
Mr. Corley
Forrest
R.R. Vandermate
Vandermate
Church of the Nazarene
Yankton
S. Oak
K.M. Kyes
Lincoln
Bernard Miller
Gordon Miller
Newcastle
Ruth Craig
Neal Craig
Allen McGee
Mabel McGee
Grant City
Gordon Richards
Vern Wentling
Hendley
R.W. Bruening
Beaver City
Miss Nelson
Paul McMillen
Christian Studio
Dalton Club
Gene B, Nelson
Rotary Club
Ft. Sidney Hotel
Alcoholics Anonymous
Episcopal Parish Hall
Toastmasters Club
Chateau
Senior Citizens Center
First Christian
Dix Legion
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