Around The Town News Notes and Visits
George Wheat, former Sidney resident now in Salt Lake City, visited with friends Friday. Mrs. Frieda Harris returned from a two week visit with daughters in Mead Washington and Exhrata Washington. John H Harte and family arrive from San Francisco for a week with his parents. sister Miss Ky Harte from Omaha also visiting. Elaine Wittig named outstanding senior in Nebraska Wesleyan University Woman's Athletic Association. 1966 Sportsmanship award presented at Congress Inn. Albert Schoneman family from Lucerne Colorado weekend guests. Mrs Warren Misner of Gering weekend guest of Aunt Mrs Guy Ferry. Returning from Tulsa were Mr and Mrs Lee Stormberg and children and Mrs Anne Short. They were joined at Salina by Mrs W J Kretz Stockton California visiting relatives including Lt and Mrs Frank Hopkins. Now a guest in the home of her sister Mrs Short with plans to visit two more sisters, Mrs P J Lenzen and Mrs Lillian Schuerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wheat
Sidney
Salt Lake City
O. E. Copley
San Francisco
W. D. Harte
Harte
Mr Harte
Miss .' Ky Harte
Omaha
Arlina
Deriver
Elaine Wittig
Nebraska Wesleyan University Woman's Athletic Association
Tulsa
Okla
Lee Stormberg
Anne Short
Fred Gillig
Salina
Kan
W. J. Kretz
Stockton
Calif
Frank Hopkins
Short
P. J. Lenzen
Lillian Schuerman
Candidate's Tea Attendees Display Elegant Spring Fashion
The Ft. Sidney candidates gathered Friday at the Ft. Sidney Hotel for a social tea. Tables hosted by Mrs. Rich ard Smith and Mrs. Gerald Robbins allowed informal conversation with judges at each spot. Attire ranged from pinks and lavenders to tailored sheath dresses and decorative hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Sidney
Richard, Smith
Gerald Robbins E
Fuidgés
Phar Crranhae
Jaycees
Sylvia . Phillips
Sandra Boen
Virginia Berry
Laura Randall
Beverly Dorwart
Jeri George
Bonnie Brown
Musical Program at Keystone Fellowship Meeting
Keystone Fellowship held a Thursday dinner at First Methodist Church with oboe soloist Rodney Vaughn and vocal soloist Litin Nelson. Sharon Crouse performed piano solos and accompanied Patsy Foster. Mrs. Lawrence Osborn led a short business session with 26 members present. Walter Cork led the devotional. Hosts were Mr and Mrs Cork and Mr and Mrs David Ells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Fellowship
First Methodist Church
Rodney Vaughn
Litin
Nelson
Ron Peterson
Sharon Crouse
Patsy Foster
Lawrence Osborn
Walter Cork
Cork
David Ells
Luther Leaguers Tie In Attendance Contest
Luther Leaguers ended their attendance contest in a tie after a Sunday meeting at Holy Trinity Church. Phil Miller presided as 13 members attended as new officers were elected: Donna Landmesser president, Carol Knudsen vice president, Ronnie Boon secretary, Kathy Deir treasurer. Diana Gipfert led the study What Happens At Communion. Refreshments were provided by Landmesser and Gipfert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Alvin Miller
Arnold Muehling
Phil Miller
Holy Trinity Church
Donna Landmesser
Carol Knudsen
Ronnie Boon
Kathy Deir
Diana Gipfert
Kindergarten Pre Registration Meeting Set for May 4
Parents of children who turn five by Oct. 15 1960 are urged to attend a pre registration meeting for the 1960 61 term. The session at 7 30 p m in all four grade schools will explain free health and dental checkups and feature a film Frustrating Fours and Fascinating Fives. Mrs T R Tillotson elementary consultant notes the meeting aids planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kidergartén
T. R. Tillotson
Founders Day Observed At BSP Luncheon Meeting
Sixty five local Beta Sigma Phi members attended a Founders Day luncheon at the Ft. Sidney Hotel. Walter W. Ross’s message from Kansas City was read, and Mrs. LeBaron Goodin served as toast mistress. Awards named a Girl of the Year and new council officers were elected for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sama Phi Sorority
Ft. Sidney
Walter W. Ross
Kansas City
Tom Lenzen
leBaron Goodin
John Peetz Jr
Beta Sigma Phi
J. R. Miller
M. C. Shetferd
Xi Ista
Allen Karnik
Xi Rho
Arven Reynolds
Beta Alpha Chaper
Lowry Lindell
Alpha Nu ¢Harter
William Fankhauser
Neal Atkins
Jeanette Albro
Patsy Davis
Susan Cook
Barbara Hyde
Linda Gaddis
Neil Allison
Lewis Mehling
Mel. McCoy
WSCS General Meet Includes Yearly Reports And Awards
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of First Methodist Church will hold its final meeting of the 1959 60 fiscal year Thursday at 1 30 p m in the church chapel. New officers will be installed by Rev R L Townsend. A memorial service will be conducted by Mrs Eileen Hutchison. New members will be honored by Mrs C A Story and special memberships presented. A pledge ceremony Jesus The Light of The World will be directed by Mrs Kenneth Bagby. Assistants include Miss James Ethridge Cliff Webster Lloyd Talich Elswood Lostroh Walter Cork Jesse King Don Larson. Socio Period Soloist will be Mrs Otto Aufden garten greeters Mrs Ara Brown and Mrs Clyde Empson. Circle 1 hostesses are Mrs Raymond Maley. Refreshments in social hall and nursery for small children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
R. L. Townsend
Eileen Hutchison
C. A. Story
Jesus
Light of the World
Kenneth Bagby
Mies
James Ethridge
Cliff Webster
Lloyd Talich
Elswood Lostroh
Walter Cork
Jesse King
Don Larson
Otto Aufdengarten
Ara Brown
Clyde Empson
Circle 1
Raymond Maley
Sidney Public Schools Menu May 3–9 1960
Menu lists daily meals for Sidney Public Schools from May 3 to May 9 1960. Items include meat loaf with mashed potatoes and peas, sloppy Joes, meat pie, filled sandwiches, plus sides like corn, apple sauce, cabbage salad, and desserts such as coconut pudding and chocolate cake. Milk servings appear with each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Public Schools
C. C. Rookie
Forests Cover Large Share Of Czechoslovakia
Forests occupy 32 percent of the 49 371 square miles of Czechoslovakia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czechoslovakia
Peetz Student At CSU Takes Part In Mock U N Meet
Lynn Raddatz a 1958 Peetz High School graduate represented Greece at a mock United Nations at Colorado State University on April 27. Delegates wrote to UN reps and responses shaped the discussion with a highlight speech by Leslie Munro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Raddatz
Peetz High School
Greece
Colorado State University
Leslie Munro
International
Poppy Day Set May 7 With Local ALA Help
Local American Legion Auxiliary announces the 38th annual Poppy Day to be observed Saturday May 7. Volunteers from the Auxiliary will sell memorial crepe paper poppies to aid disabled veterans and their families, with proceeds directed to veteran support through the Nebraska Department and Lincoln Veterans Hospital programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Johnson
American Legion Auxiliary
Johnson
American Legion
Europe
American Legion and
Auxiliary
Tne
Nebraska Department
Veterans Hospital
Lincoln
Nebraska
School events and notes for May week schedule
A sequence of school activities and meetings is listed for May including concerts track meets class meetings and honor society events. Additional notes mention a U S Mint nickel production figure the 1950 census American Indian population and Balzac on women creating husbands.
Lodgepole Seniors End Year Banquet In Medieval Castle Decor
Lodgepole High hosted the junior senior banquet in the old building with a moat, fish, shields and crowns as decorations. Forty seven guests enjoyed a supper served by sophomore volunteers before dancing to Sterling high swing band. Seniors traveled by train to Sun Valley Idaho on Thursday led by chaperones Mr and Mrs John Mason Mr and Mrs Merlyn Carlson and Mr and Mrs E K Yanney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodgepole
Sterling High
Sun Valley
Idaho
John Mason
Merlyn Carlson
E. K. Yanney
Sorority Convention Set in Sidney May 13 15
The Nebraska Association of Epsilon Sigma Alpha will hold its 14th annual convention in Sidney May 13 15. State president Marvella Van Meter announced National ESA Week May 1 7 marking the group's 31st anniversary. The group funds welfare and medical aid societies as a main project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Association of Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Sidney
Marvella van Meter
Former Sidney Man Promoted To Trust Officer
Dennis J Cortney, 30, son of Mrs. John Cortney of Sidney, has been elevated from assistant trust officer to trust officer at the United States National Bank of Omaha. A Creighton University graduate, he moved to Omaha in 1956 and holds Nebraska CPA certification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis J Cortney
John Cortney
Sidney
United States National Bank of Omaha
Ellsworth Moser
Omaha
Cortney
Dalton
Denver
Creighton University
Omaha Certified Public Accountant
Nebraska
Brownie Troops Report April Meetings and Elections
Brownie Troop 38 met at Mrs Edwards and chose Liz Cunningham as president with Gayle Goodwin and Bobby Jo Maine among helpers. Troop 150 planned day camp activities and learned a Belgian Congo chant at South Ward School with Pamela Schmidt as flag bearer. Troop 119 made Mother’s Day gifts at North Ward. Troop 114 met at Mrs Leo Bolin’s home learning a square knot and singing. Debbi Thayer and Lucille Ginfert reported treats and news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownie
South Ward
Donna Cornelius
Jeannie Olsen
Deanna Wells
Debbi Thayer
Deana Bonkiewicz
Lucille Ginfert
Mrs
Pamela Schmidt
South Ward School
Alvin Bruns
Don Rapp
William Palmer
Rolanda Gorman
North Ward
Leo Bolin
Faith Hunt
Elks Honor Mothers Friday May 6 at 8 pm
The Sidney BPO Elks Lodge observes Mother's Day Friday May 6 at 8 pm with prizes for oldest and youngest mothers and the mother with the most children. Flowers for all and refreshments will follow. May activities include meetings and events through May 30 with dinners, card parties, and a Memorial Day tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Bpo Elks Lodge
Elks Club
Elks
Kearney
Elks Ladies Card Party
Community Club and Church Gatherings Schedule May Events
A compiled list of local club meetings and church activities for May including Toastmasters Rotary PEC Cheyenne County events and various women's groups. Notable entries include Frank Welch Masonic Lodge guest speech and a Kareer of community dances at city auditorium with Bridgeport guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toastmasters Club
Rotary Club
PEC
Cheyenne County
Frank Welch Masonic Lodge
United Lutheran Church Women
Ladies Missionary Circle
Darlene Gerler
Potter Methodist Church
Cheyenne County Educators Assn
Eeria
Harold Beatty
Gering
Rebekah Lodge
Beta Alpha
Xi Iota
Xi Rho
BSP
Job
Kiwanis Club
Silver Belles
Beaux Sqare
City Auditorium
Bridgeport
Gues‘s
Admitted and Dismissed Names Listing Curator Notes
A roster lists admitted individuals in Sidney and Dix districts with several names under Potter and 0D including Mrs Eewin Stevens and Roy Wolf. Dismissals include Sidney James W Young Vincent McMann Lonnie Devier and others. Blue Springs Missouri mentions Michael Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
George Barlow
Mary Ellen Dominguez
Frances Alverez
James Wagegerby
Mack Peetz
George Owen
Sidney Webb Jr
Kenneth Williams
S.O
Eewin Stevens
Robert Wolf
Louis Srdich
Potter
John Nelson
Donald Revel
Luann Slama
Gurley
Joyce Burke Lodgepole
Stanley Bills
Dix
Foster Lynn Barnes
Sidney James W Young
Vincent McMann
Lonnie Devier
Michael Wills
Lodgepole
Charles Fawcett
June Scharrel
Harry Lee
Blue Springs
Michael Rice
Lenstroms Welcome Baby Boy in Denver Hospital
Mark Lenstrom Sr and Mrs Vic Lenstrom of Denver announce the birth of a son named Mark on Thursday April 7 at a Denver hospital. The baby weighs nine pounds and has a two year old brother Norman. The mother is Joan Emerson formerly. Grandparents are C. L. Emerson of Sidney and Joe Lenstrom of Comstock Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Lenstrom
Vic Lenstrom
Denver
Cattlemen Hear Eckert In North Platte May Program
Human Relations Specialist Dr. Max C Eckert will appear at the Sandhills Cattle Association annual convention in North Platte Nebraska on May 24. The program features an industry panel moderated by Hart Jorgenson and includes Keith Miller Ace Reid and other leaders from Nebraska to Kansas and beyond. The meeting invites ranchers and their wives from Western Nebraska for education information and enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Hansen
North Platte
Nebraska
Sandhills Cattle Association
Max C Eckert
Neb
Dr. Eckert
Dale Carnegie
Haxton
Colo
University of Nebraska College of Denistry
Scottsbluff and Gering
Keith Miller
Omaha
Ace Reid
Kerrville
Texas
Hansen
Hart Jorgenson
Omaha _ Livestock Foundation
Charles O'Rourke
Omaha Union Stock Yards
Chester Paxton
Thedford
Nebraska Stock Growers
Max C. Eckert
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frieda Harris
W.E. Curtis
Mead, Wash
Ms_ Lloyd Bennet Jr
Exhrata
Wash
Albert Schoneman
Lucerne, Colo
Eugene Kerns
Warren Misner
Guy Ferry
Keystone Party
Indergarten
WSCS
Jon Moench
James Moench
Reth
Ney
Oscar Moench
Cueyennie
Center
Henry Moench
Cheyenne
Walt Schubarth
Sydney
Rhe
Hattie Ogie
Lydia Schubarth
Charles Dedic
Miss Fort Sidney
Col
Edgar Anderson
Janet Egg
Sidney Gering
Sidney Ogallala
Ieave
Grand Island
United States
Balzac
Sidney Man
News of the
Girl Scouts
Brewning
Treat
Lucile Ginfert
Brenda, Richards
Methodist W.s.cs
Episcopal St Martha's Guild
Presbyterian Women's Assn
St Paul's Lutheran Ladies Aid
Holy Trinity Lutheran Corcus Society
St. Paul's Lutheran Walther League
Vermont
Tivl
Marion A. Boggs
Second Presbyterian Church
Little Rock
Ark
Presbyterian Church In the
Southern
Jacksonville, Fla
Eckert
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