Community Guests Visit and Travel Notes
Mrs Grace Bartlett of Muncie Indiana visits her brother Mr and Mrs Neda Robinson for ten days and will travel to Kansas City Sunday for a ten day visit before returning home. Chicago resident Mrs Sophie Engelland visits Sidney and hosts a dinner for friends at the Fort Sidney Hotel and Niemann home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Bartlett
Muncie
Ind
Neda Robinson
Kansas City
Robinson
Harold C. Craig
Donna Craig
TE J Hartmann
J. R. Miller
Pearl West
Raymond Maley
Ruby Spindler
Clifford Webster
Joe Dodds
Sophie Engelland
Chicago
Sidney
Walter
Ft. Sidney
George Niemann
Edward Meier
John Miller
H. Jelsen
Niemann
Mildred Wendt
West Point
Neb
Denver
Gerald Dow
Alma
Hastings
Glen Daw
Robert Buhrdorf
Art ‘Schuessler
Ergin Ehlers
Roby Felzein
Gurley
Beverly Engell
Marshall
George Fleming
Rose Callier
Katherine Smith
Sterling
Channel 9
Ed Vestal
Aspen
Rockies
Atlantic
Anna B. Thimgan
Burdett Read
Anacortes
Wash
Melbin Hoppel
Pasadena
Calif
Grace Hoover
Taura Schoeman
Millier
Louisville
Leslie Happel
Robert
Kimball
Clarence Reinmuth
Richard
Arlene
Lannie Covall
Bridgeport
Ernest Reinmuth
Gurtcey
Maxine Westfall
Phyllis Parsons
Jack Pollock
Lincoln
Birthday celebrant attends Harvard Jubilee Weekend
Sandy Cook, daughter of Dr and Mrs Hull Cook, will celebrate her 16th birthday this weekend by attending the Harvard Freshman Jubilee Weekend in Cambridge Mass She flies in from Denver by plane and will be hosted by Griffith Brice The activities include a semi formal dance Friday evening the Harvard Regatta Saturday morning a formal dance Saturday night campus chapel services Sunday morning and a Sunday picnic She plans to return to Denver Monday by plane
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Cook
Hull Cook
Harvard
Harvard University
Cambridge
Mass
Denver
Starvard
Griffith
Brice
Saddle Club Elects Officers and Holds Party
J B Ruttner was re elected president of the Logrende Valley Saddle Club for the fifth time at the Wednesday meeting held in the clubhouse. Wes Jensen and Mrs Clark Fuller were reelected treasurer and secretary, with J B Baker named new vice president. A ride to Krieger's pasture and back was planned for Sunday followed by a barbecue at the clubhouse. Dr and Mrs J S Karnik were honored at a surprise party for their 50th wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Ruttner
Logrende Valley Saddle Club
Wes Jensen
Clark Fuller
J. B. Baker
Krieger’s Pasture
J. S. Karnik
Baker
Kennet Mlem.ng
Poppy Day Observance Marks 39th Anniversary
Tomorrow, May 2, Poppy Day is observed with American Legion Auxiliary members on the streets distributing red remembrance flowers in exchange for donations to aid veterans and families. The program began in 1920 and evolved from silk poppies by French widows to U.S. made poppies from veterans in hospitals nationwide.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Alvin Duis
Esther Swanson
John Elwell Sr
L. L
Milwaukee
Department of Georgia
Georgia
American Legion National Convention
Cleveland
American Legion
Legion and Auxiliary
France
Minnesota
American Legion and Auxiliary
Everingham to Teach at Colorado State University
Mel Everingham Sidney Public Schools assistant superintendent will teach at Colorado State University Fort Collins for four weeks from June 15 to July 10. He will instruct Secondary School Curriculum in its first offering and cover junior and senior high scheduling alongside a course on History and Principles of Public School Systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Everingham
Sidney Public Schools
Colorado State University
Fort Collins
Lions Club Plans Light Bulb Sale Start Monday
Herb Aldrich presided at the Wednesday noon Lions Club meeting in Ft. Sidney Hotel. Plans were discussed for a light bulb sale to begin Monday. Twenty-two members were present with Rex Wolvin and Mel McCoy as guests of Ralph Thompson and W. R. Bolin of Lincoln as guest of L. L. Lockwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Aldrich
Lions Club
Ft. Sidney
Rex Wolvin
Mel McCoy
Ralph Thompson
W. R. Bolin
Lincoln
L. L. Lockiwood
Cheyenne Doctor Is Medical Assn Speaker
Twenty two Cheyenne Kimball Deuel County Medical Association members and Auxiliary met for a dinner at Sidney Country Clinic. Dr Francis A Barrett Jr of Cheyenne was guest speaker. hosts were Dr and Mrs Hull Cook. auxiliary members socialized at the Cook home after dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne-Kimball-Deuel County Medical Association
Sidney Country Clinic
Hull Cook
Francis A. Barrett Jr
Cheyenne
Cook
Bluffs Woman Elected President of Presbyterial Group
Mrs. A L Hadwiger of Scotts Bluff was installed president of the Box Butte Presbyterial Society at a Tuesday Kimball United Presbyterian Church meeting. About 120 members attended from Alliance Dalton Dix Bridgeport Bayard Broadwater Gordon Kimball Lisco McGrew Minatare Morritt Rushville Scottsbluff Sidney. Miss Mildred Hoffmeister of India spoke on cooperation with the church there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Hadwiger
Scottsbluff
Box Butte
Henry Hoffman
Bridgeport
Walter Sorensen
Secon
Lloyd White
B. H. Grimm
Sidney
Glen Geary
Gordon
H L. McKibbin
Bayard
E. J. Hartmann
Carl Upp
Minatare
Commission On Ecumenical Missions and Relations
Fred Peterson
Alliance
National Missions
Clara Clough
Dalton
Elmer Westerhoff
W. L. Edwards
Holger Gram
Kimball
Board of National Missions
Box Butte Society
Hadwiger
Dix
Broadwater
Lisco
McGrew
iMorritt
Rushville
United Presbyterian Church
Hartmann
Carl L. Nelson
Lewis Waterstreet
Beard
Sof
Kimball United Presbyterian
World Service Department
Charles Rusk
Clough
McKibbin
Gealy
42 Attend O E S Kensington Supper
Kensington Eastern Star members and their families met for a covered dish supper at Masons and Stars night 42 attendees. J Fred Thompson presented slides from International Parks Highway Association on Highway 385 scenic spots while Janice Biggs played piano and Camille Bond with Kristin Cave sang. A F Whitmire Rex Olsen and Charles Grigsby were introduced as officers and hosts. May basket decor featured spring flowers. Mrs C Brown chaired decorations. hostess group listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington
J. Fred Thompson
International Parks Highway Association
Janice Biggs
Camille Bond
Kristin Cave
A. F. Whitmire
Frank Welch Lodge
A.F
A.M
Rex Olsen
Two Piano Recitals Scheduled On Sunday
Thompson-Kolbe Music Studio students present two recitals Sunday afternoon in Ft Sidney banquet room. The 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. programs will each last about one hour, featuring about 75 students from Sidney and nearby towns. Admission is free and open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson-Kolbe Music Studio
Ft Sidney
Sidney
Sidney Student To Graduate At Omaha
Miss Donna Meyer daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Meyer will graduate from Immanuel Hospital School of Nursing in Omaha on May 7 Baccalaureate services are May 3 Speaker at commencement will be Dr George F Hall campus pastor for the Lutheran Student Foundation University of Minnesota Also scheduled on May 7 is a tea for the seniors and their mothers Other activities include a chorus concert May 5 and a school dinner May 6 The school founded in 1922 as part of Immanuel Deaconess Institute will graduate 35 students
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Meyer
Ed Meyer
Immanuel Hospital School of Nursing
Omaha
George F. Hall
Lutheran Student Foundation
University of Minnesota
School of Nursing
Immanuel Deaconess Institute
Sidney High Band Invited to Hillsboro Strawberry Festival
George Kolzow of the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce invited the Sidney High Band and chaperones to join Hillsboro’s annual Strawberry Festival in June. Band director George Hinn said the invitation will be accepted conditionally as the band’s schedule upon arrival in Portland remains uncertain. Hillsboro lies 18 miles west of Portland on the route to the Pacific Ocean, making attendance highly probable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kolzow
Hillsboro
Ore
Chamber of Commerce
Sidney High
Sidney
George Hinn
Portland
Pacific Ocean
Mount Olympus Height Stands At 9730 Feet in Greece
The peak Mount Olympus in Greece reaches an elevation of 9730 feet, confirming it as the highest point in the country. Local geographers note its prominence and historical significance in Greek heritage.
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Mount Olympus
Greece
St. Gerard's Study Club Meets With New Guest
The St. Gerard's Study Club gathered Friday at Mrs. Charles Lafler's home with six members and one guest, Mrs. Herbert Hruska Jr., joining as a new member. Lessons on Training for Life's Work and Play and Vocations were led by Mrs. Maynard Schumacher and Mrs. John N. Treinen. Mrs. Hruska will host the May 1 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Gerard’s Study Club
Charles Lafler
Herbert Hruska, Jr
Hruska
Maynard Schumacher
John N. Treinen
National Honor Society Year End Installation and Reception
National Honor Society at Senior High held its year end event with initiation and installation of officers in the junior high area. Sophomore members Jack Bishop Carol Clark Philip Ham Helen Jorgenson Marilyn Maley Rachel Ramos Mable Roberts Judy Ziegler Tony Rock Edward Bowman attended. Sandy Cook was absent. Howard Maley conducted ceremonies installing Michael Rennick Cal Outright Rodney Bales LeRoy Ensley Sylvia Phillips Connie Borgmann Wanda Fischer Linda Gaddis. Juniors initiated include Richard Ackerson Rodney Bales Susan Cook Connie Borgmann Mick Rennick Sylvia Phillips Terry Gilliland Linda Gaddis Dick Yonekura Leland Lewis Lynn Nelson Richard Moore Gary Porter Anna Thomas. Robert Rennick was also initiated. Senior awards to Howard Maley Cal Cutright and Sharon Christensen were presented by Mel Everingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bishop
Carol Clark
Philip Ham
Helen Jorgenson
Marilyn Maley
Rachel Ramos
Mable Roberts
Judy Ziegler
Tony Rock
Edward Bowman
Sandy Cook
Howard Maley
Michael Rennick
Cal Outright
Rodney Bales
Leroy Ensley
Syliia Phillips
Sharon Christensen
Connie Borgmann
Wanda Fischer
Linda Gaddis
Richard Ackerson
Susan Cook
Mick Rennick
Sylvia Phillips
Terry Gilliland
Dick Yonekura
Leland Lewis
Lynn Nelson
Richard Moore
Gary Porter
Anna Thomas
Robert Rennick
Tribute to Ruth Holtom as Sidney sponsors depart
A tribute read by Howard Maley honored Ruth Holtom one of the Sidney sponsors not returning next year. More than 100 students, parents and teachers attended the event and cafeteria reception with blue crepe decorations and pastel flower arrangements. Anna Thomas and Linda Gaddis served at punch bowls while Mrs Vergal Winn led initiation and installation. Senior members listed include Sherri Bauman, Bonnie Brown, Joyce Burr, Sharon Christensen, Cal Outright, Leroy Ensley, Jerry Felt, Wanda Fischer, Katie Liles, Janet Lindsey, Howard Maley, Carolyn Sanford, Karolyn Brestel and Gary Policky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Holtom
Sidney
Howard Maley
Anna Thomas
Linda Gaddis
Miss Holtom
Vergal Winn
Sherri Bauman
Bonnie Brown
Joyce Burr
Sharon Christensen
Cal Outright
Leroy Ensley
Jerry Felt
Wanda Fischer
Katie Liles
Janet Lindsey
Carolyn Sanford
Karolyn Brestel
Gary Policky
Annual Meeting of Wyo Braska Council Set for Sunday
The Wyo Braska Area Council will hold its annual meeting Sunday in Scottsbluff. Dinner and program start at 5 45 p.m. at the Lincoln Hotel. The evening features the council president s annual report officer elections special recognitions and the Silver Beaver Award for distinguished service to boyhood. Mr Edward Julis will serve as Master of Ceremonies.
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Wyo- Braska
Scottsbluff
Lincoln Hotel
Edward Julis
Cheyenne May Day events and community activities
May 1 to May 6 schedule lists Cheyenne Encampment 19 and Au Saaeeeays events, Poppy Day, mother daughter breakfast at St Patrick Youth Center, poetry contest awards, St Pauls Fellowship League, Good Neighbors Club dinner, publicized dance at city auditorium, Boulder parish Silver Belles and Beaux Vaughn caller, tickets $2 with coffee and rolls. Also chapters FR and BO, Toastmasters, United Lutheran and Baptist women, Job's Daughters, Rebekah Lodge, AAUW, and Beta Sigma Phi chapters plus Kiwanis at Yendis Cafe various evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.L.A
C.D.A
St. Patrick's Youth Center
St. Paul's Fellowship League
Good Neighbors Club
Presbyterian Church
City Auditorium
Silver Belles and Beaux Vaughn Parish
Boulder
Job’s Daugthers
Rebekah Lodge
Aa.w
P.m. Beta Alpha
Xi Rho
Xi Ioto
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Kiwanis Club
Yendis Cafe
Kansas Struggles Over Free and Slave State Settlers
Kansas was colonized by both free and slave state settlers nearly sparking a civil war in the territory as tensions over law and governance intensified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
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Swanson
Myra Hester
Telegraph
Saddle Club
Everingham
Lodgepole
Cornhusker Boys
Philip Ihrig
E. G. Thrig
Luther League of Weyers Lutheran Church
Lodgepole American Legion Post
Kreider and Son Implement Company
Farmers Co-op
Milded Hoffmeister
India
Hoffmeister
Ewing Christian School
Ludhiana
Punjab
United Presbyterian Women
Glen Avery
National Council of Presbyterian Women
Robert Calkins
Scotland
O.E.S
Wyo-Braska Council
G-E
Rocky Mountain Empire
Suds
Frank Loch Electric
DRC
Illinois
Cascade Automatic
Cees
Town & Country Oil
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