Founder's Day Celebrated by Local Sorority Chapters
Sidney Beta Sigma Phi chapters marked the 28th anniversary with a luncheon at the Ft. Sidney Hotel. Mrs. Gordon Tobin gave a talk and poetry, Mrs. J. Fred Thompson spoke on twenty years in the sorority, and two members hold the Order of the Rose. Awards named “Girl of the Year” honored four chapter presidents, with future national competition expected next fall. Officers were elected for the City Council branch, to be installed May 18.
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Arthur Borcher
leBaron Goodwin
Charles Lafier
Xi Rho
Frank Mattoon
Xi Iota
Henry Meysenburg
Beta Alpha Chapter
H.C.Q. Nelson
Alpha Nu
Ross Barker
Robert Carter
Mattoon
Community club schedule and social list for May week
May events list across chapters clubs churches and socials from May 4 to May 8 including Toastmasters Toastmistresses United Lutheran Church Women First Baptist Ladies Missionary Circle and more plus a note on Women’s Recreation being discontinued. Also a brief 1901 Broadway note on Ethel Barrymore’s debut in Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines with 168 performances.
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BQO
P.E.O
Cheyenne County
Yendis Cafe
United Lutheran Church Women
First Baptist Ladies Missionary Circle
Methodist
Kiwanis Club
Job’s Daughters
VFW Hall
Rebekah Lodge
A.A.U. W
Beta Alpha
Xi Rho
Xi Iota
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
J. D. Olinger
Carl Christ Jr
Ethel Barrymore
Captain Jinks of
Horse Marines
Junior High Band Shines At Sterling Music Festival
Junior High Band earned a superior rating at the Instrumental Music Festival in Sterling on Saturday. Solo and small group ratings include Vaughn Meyer and Larry Nelson with superior and superior minus, Judy Hinn with superior minus, flutists, baritone and cabinet solos, and Jimmy Knicely with superior for cornet solo. Attendees hailed from Gering, Imperial, Iliff, Ft. Morgan, Brush, Sterling, Sidney, Crook and Julesburg.
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Sidney Junior High
Sterling
George Hinn
Vaughn Meyer
Larry Nelson
Judy Hinn
Joyce Glassburn
Kristin Bitner
Sheri Schou
Janice Cutright
Oldtimers Club Spring Banquet Set Saturday
The annual Spring banquet for Union Pacific Old Timers Club 29 and Auxiliary is planned for Saturday May 9 at Ft Sidney Hotel banquet room. Reservations and dues go to Fred Pierson club president 2104 Newton St Sidney by Wednesday May 6. Social hour from 5 30 to 6 30 followed by banquet at 7 p.m.
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Holy Trinity Lutheran Docal Society
Women's Assn
Presbyterian Church
First Methodist W.S.C.S
St. Martha’s Guild
Episcopal Parish Hall
Christian Women’s Fellowship Group
St. Paul’s Lutheran Ladies Aid
St. Paul’s Lutheran Walther League
Union Pacific Oldtimers Club
Ft. Sidney
Fred Pierson
Newton St
Sidney
Square Dance Club Event Draws Western Nebraska Dancers
Towns across western Nebraska and northeastern Colorado sent twelve squares to an open dance in the city auditorium. Vaughn Parish of Boulder led as featured caller with a specialty dance by him and his wife during intermission. Coffee and rolls were served after by hosts Elton Hodges and Dalé Southard with their spouses.
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Nebraska
Colorado
City Auditorium
Silver Belles
Beaux Square Dance Clo
Vaughn Parish
Boulder
Elton Hodges
Dalé Southard
Around Town Notes From Sidney And Nearby
Mrs N W Ladegard was called to Gering Saturday night to be with her sister Mrs J G Pegler after a heart attack. Mr and Mrs J F Marshall of Westminster Colorado were weekend guests at the homes of Frank Longan Len Pike in Peetz. Mrs Marshall is a niece of the two ladies. Jan Meier a Midland College student Fremont spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Don Meier. At the state convention of Ph D Tuesday through Thursday noon in Omaha will be Mrs John Elwell Sr of Sidney Chapter BO and Mrs Jack Knicely of Chapter FA. Charlie D Green of Berthoud Colorado is visiting Sidney this week. Mr Green is a former Sidney resident and at one time served this area as a state senator. Mr and Mrs Leo Bolin and family visited relatives in Denver over the weekend.
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N. W. Ladegard
Gering
J. G.pegler
J. F. Marshall
Westminster
Colo
Frank
Longan
Len Pike
Peetz
Marshall
Jan Meier
Midland College
Fremont
Don Meier
State Comvention Cof Ph
Omaha
John Elwell Sr
Sidney
Jack Knicely
Chapter
Charlies D. Green
Berthoud
May Activities Slated By Lodges Calendar of Events
The May schedule for the B P O Elks and Does lodges lists a Mother's Day program with dinner and ritual on May 8, initiation of Elks on May 18, and Does blood type file at Memorial Hospital on May 19. Regular and special events run May 4 through May 30, including Fun Nites with $1 dinners and a Memorial Day observance.
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B.P.O. Elks
Doe
Elks
Altar Society Ham Dinner announced for May 7
St Patrick s Altar Society will serve a ham dinner to the public at 5 p m on Thursday May 7 in the Youth Center. Chairman is Mrs LaVerne Thomas with Mrs Robert Kurz as co chair and a list of committee members including Loretta Fehringer Nyle Lypoldt Frank Rezanina Louis Weible Joe Bonkiewicz Jr William Tilghman Jim Lodes Frank Woodward Joe Bonisiewicz Sr Stewart Brown Ann Burgett James Laier Charles Lafler Burgett Peetz Gene Bonkiewicz and Lee Stormberg.
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St. Patrick’s Altar Society
LaVerne Thomas
Robert Kurz
Mmes
Loretta Fehringer
Nyle Lypoldt
Frank Rezanina
Louis Weible
Joe Bonkiewicz Jr
William Tilghman
Jim Lodes
Frank Woodward
Joe Bonisiewicz Sr
Stewart Brown
Ann Burgett
James Laier
Charles Lafler
Burgett Peetz
Gene Bonkiewicz
Lee Stormberg
WSCS Final Meeting Slated For Thursday
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church will hold its final meeting until Sept 3 on Thursday at 1 36 p m. The program includes a pledge service by Mrs Kenneth Bathy recognition of new members memorial service special membership awards and installation of officers led by Rev R I Townsend The World to Christ We Bring will be discussed Circle 6 hostesses led by Mrs Marshal Rogers A nursery will be available for small children
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Woman’s Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Kenneth Bathy
C. A. Story
Eileen Hitchison
Frank Longan
R. I Townsend
Rites Here Saturday For Herman Blanke
Funeral services for Herman Blanke 75 retired farmer were held in Sidney with burial at South Lutheran Cemetery Ohiowa Nebraska. He died from a heart attack found by his son Edwin. Survivors include a son a daughter four grandchildren a brother a sister and a half brother.
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Craig
Herman Blanke
Edwin
Sidney
Henry Monnich
Phillips Mortuary
Ohiowa
Neb
South Lutheran Church
Mr. Blanke
Fillmore County
Henry
Henrietta
Rutter Blanke
Sophie Rippe
Doved
Cheyenne County
Blanke
Sidrey
Iinto
Ieee
Reisner Dolezal Wedds In May Ceremony At St Patrick
Miss Karen Verdeen Reisner became the bride of Frank Anthony Dolezal of Lincoln in a 10 oclock Saturday ceremony at St Patricks Church. The Rev James Kremeier presided with 100 guests as lavender and pink gladioli adorned the altar. The gown was white silk organza with a chapel length train and a pearl trimmed bodice. The couple plans a two week trip to New Orleans and the South and will reside in Lincoln.
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Karen Verdeen Reisner
Frank Anthony Dolezal
Lincoln
St. Patrick's Church
T. H. Reisner
Sidney
Frank E. Dolezal
Wahoo
Neb
James Kremeier
Helen Spencer
William Fankhauser
Gerald ‘Fenwick
Ogallala
Marcella Lessman
Yendis Cafe
Charles Mercer Jr
Brule
Lee Schnell
Lucille Koehn
Carol Anderson
Betty Kieselhorst
New Orleans
South
Dolezal
University of Nebraska
Dun & Brady Street
Omaha
NU Professor To Address WMUCC Meeting In May
Dr John L Adams of the University of Nebraska will be featured speaker at the Western Nebraska United Chambers of Commerce meeting in Mullen on Thursday May 14. He is Associate Professor of Poultry Husbandry and chairman of the department and will discuss vertical integration and its potential in modern agricultural production. He has authored several poultry research publications.
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John L. Adams
University of Nebraska
Western Nebraska United Chambers of Commerce
Mullen
Adams
Catholic Daughters Poetry Contest Winners Named
Local winners of the annual Catholic Daughters of America poetry contest were announced at a Mother Daughter breakfast at St Patrick's Youth Center. Winners advance to the state contest in Lincoln. Division I first Diane Tobin, second Robert Tobin, third Janice Wit. Division II first Jim Vogt, second Linda Chambers, third Jody Krueger. Division III first Rebecca Backes, second Mary Margaret Feuerborn, third Germaine Hahler.
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St. Patrick’s Youth Center
Diane Tobin
Linda Chambers
Robert Tobin
Janice Wit
Rebecca Backes
Germaine Hahler
Thomas Siudowski
St. Patrick’s Académy
Mary Margaret Feuerborn
Jody Krueger
Wnolf
Jim Vogt
Telegraph
St. _Patrck’s
Lincoln
Idaho Surpasses 20 Million Acres in National Forests
Idaho authorities report more than 20 million acres of national forest land within state borders. The milestone highlights conservation value and federal land management, involving the U S Forest Service and state agencies.
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Idaho
Oil and gas producers meet in Casper this week
Wyoming Colorado Utah Montana North and South Dakota and Nebraska oil and gas producers arrive in Casper for the spring meeting of the Rocky Mountain District of the Division of Production of the American Petroleum Institute. Sessions run Wednesday through Friday with headquarters at the Gladstone Henning and Townsend hotels. L. A. Lindstrom and colleagues from The Ohio Oil Co. Sid ney district office will participate, with Lindstrom chairing Wednesday’s discussion on the application of bottom hole tubing anchors.
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Casper
Wyoming
Colorado
Utah
Montana
North
South Dakota
Nebraska
Rocky Mountain
Division of Production
American Petroleum Institute
Gladstone
Henning and Townsend
Ohio Gil Co
Sidney
L. A. Lindstrom
R. L. VanCleave
G. R. Hettrick
S. V. Holloway
M. V. Timlin
W. E. Rourke
W. M. Walford
Mr. Lindstrom
Brownie Troop 52 Visits Hobby Shop for Mother's Day Ideas
Brownie Troop 52 met at Mrs. Loren Fisher's home then walked to the hobby shop to seek Mother's Day ideas. Treats were shared by Mudy Morris. Dianne Bonkiewicz reports.
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Brownie
Loren Fisher
Mudy Morris
Dianne Bonkiewicz
MYF Has Surprise Party For Sponsor
Thirty five members of Intermediate Methodist Youth Fellowship held a surprise birthday party for sponsor Mrs J W Vaughn at the Vaughn home during a Sunday evening meeting. The lesson featured a skit The Family Round Table by Diane Kinney Sherry Wiltemn James Loaris Charlotte Tyson and Jan Laux. Social time followed with games refreshments and a marshmallow roast. Other sponsors present included Mr Vaughn Mrs W M Usher Don Baumbach and Miss Shirley Strandberg.
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Intermediate Methodist Youth Fellowship
J. W. Vaughn
Vaughn
Diane Kinney
Sherry Wiltemn
James Loaris
Charlotte Tyson
Jan Laux
Mr. Vaughn
W. M. Usher
Don Baumbach
Shirley Strandberg
Bridge Parties Are Events Last Week
Mrs Elmer Ladine and Mrs Neal Atkins hosted two bridge parties in Ladine last week. Eight tables played after a dessert lunch Tuesday evening with pastel table decor and wreaths of spring flowers. Honorees included Mrs Ed Foy Mrs Ross Barker Mrs S C Rabb Mrs Louis Miller and others. Pink umbrella baskets and spring flowers decorated luncheon tables. High scorers were Mrs Julia Roche Mrs E L Uptegrove Mrs W D Harte Mrs Percy Dimick and Mrs O J Weymouth.
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Elmer Ladine
Neal
Atkins
Bridge
Ed Foy
Ross Barker
S. C. Rabb
Louis Miller
Weldon Stewart
Raymond Maley
Joe Dodds
Dinner site changed for Cheyenne County educators
The Spring dinner for the Cheyenne County Educational Association moves to the Post Cafeteria at .C.D. on Wednesday May 6 at 6 30 p.m. The event will no longer be held at the school as previously announced.
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Cheyenne County Educational Association
C.D
Wedding party hosted at Reisner home dinner
Mr and Mrs T H Reisner hosted a dinner Friday after the rehearsal for the wedding of their daughter Karen to Frank Dolezal of Lincoln. The event featured a centerpiece of white and orchid mums with cupid figurines. 75 guests attended the Saturday ceremony and reception, including many out of town relatives and friends.
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T. H. Reisner
Karen
Frank Dolezal
Lincoln
Frank E. Dolezal
Wahoo
Frank Mercer
Ray Smith
Harold Smith
Elliott
Iowa
Clem Sydick
Carolyn Piedra
Omaha
Charles Mercer
Brule
Gerald Fenwick
Ogallala
Reisner
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WSCS
Beta
Sigma Phi
Founder
Karen Reisner
Gary Schmidt
Spencer, Neb
Gary Reisner
Stan Kucera
Mead
Michael Reisner
WMUCC
Brownie News
Vona Rodgers
Leslie Robinson
Finda Reisner
Jane Ladine
MYF
Roebuck Andco
Sears
Rnone
10Th Ave
Sayther
Northwestern Béll Business Office
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