Potter High seniors qualify for state typist clerk posts
Glenda Moench Ida Anderson and Dee Ann Hart, seniors at Potter High, qualified for state examiner based typist clerk roles with merit ratings. Mrs Charles Morehouse is the Potter commercial instructor. Returning to Euveaux Air Force Base France after ten days in Sidney 1st Lt Leo Brachtenbach visits family in Cheyenne County. Several locals travel for weekends and family visits including to Ponca City Albuquerque and Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenda Moench
Ida Anderson
Dee Ann Hart
Potter High School
Charles Morehouse
Potter
Euveaux Air Force Base
France
Sidney
Leo Brachtenbach
Nick Brachtenbach
Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital
Adollph Hedgl
Patuxent River
Helen Brachtenbach
Wayne Loch
Ponca City
Oklo
Loch
Sam Hunter
Morgan
Clark Fuller
Albuquerque
N. M
Bruce Eastman
Walter Fuller
Darol Lynn Fuller
Lloyd Renfield
van Nuys
Calif
Emma Kenfield
Tom Keefer
North Platte
Marlene Frauendorfer
Jim Lennenkamb
Denver
Frank Frauendorfer
Frauendorfer
Gordon Niemeller
Lawrence Brachtenbach
H. C. Craig
Donna
Grand, Canyon
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
Catalina Island
California
Zion and Sequoia National Parks
Bryce Canyon
Barker Winns For Lady Golfers Wins Low Score
Mrs Barker won the low golf score prize at the Sidney Country Club Ladies Golf Luncheon on Wednesday. Twelve ladies attended with hosts Mrs Warren Mettlen and Mrs Carl W Christ Jr. Also awarded were Mrs Lowell Davis for low putts and Mrs J R Gilliland for the longest drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Barker
Sidney Country” ‘Club
Lowell ‘Davis
J. R. Gilliland
Warren Mettlen
Carl W. Christ Jr
Fourth Grade Fun Night At Central School
About 50 people attended Central School fourth grade Fun Night Friday evening. Students presented two original playlets and the rest of the program was games. A Maybasket centerpiece decorated the refreshment table. Students served their parents. Mrs Mae Scranton teaches the class. Room mothers were Mrs Walter Runge and Mrs Jack Weimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central School
Mae Scranton
Walter Runge
Jack Weimer
Xi Iota Exemplar chapter installs Mattoon as president
Mrs. Frank Mattoon was installed as president for the coming year during Xi Iota Exemplar chapter Beta Sigma Phi ceremonies. Officers named include Mrs. Rauner as vice president and Mrs. Tremain as secretary. Plans for May 10 luncheon with Alpha Nu at Sidney Country Club were set. A $10 donation to the Fire Department for a resuscitator was approved. Slides from Europe were shown by Mrs. Davis. Program chair was Mrs. Tobin. next regular meeting is in fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mattoon
Xi Iota
Beta Sigma Phi
Lowell Davis
JeBaron Goodwin
Robert Rauner
Harold Tremain
N. C. Livoni
Ross Barker
Joe Lyle
Davis
Alpha Nu Chapter
Sidney Country Club
Fire Department
Europe
Gordon Tobin
Mother's Day Out for Dinner at Ft Sid ney Hotel
A Sunday dinner event titled Mother's Day Out is planned for May 11 at the Ft. Sidney Hotel. The gathering invites attendees to enjoy a special evening meal in a hotel setting with anticipated socializing.
Silver Coffees Planned for Cancer Society Drive
Mrs. Doyle Butts is named co chair of the Sidney Cancer Society fund drive. More than 50 silver coffees are planned over the next two weeks to raise funds and spread cancer awareness. Hostesses will obtain literature at State Farm Insurance on 11th Ave and donations of white materials for bandages are requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Butts
Sidney Residential
Cancer Society
Ralph Welch
State Farm Insurance Office
Lth Ave
Cheyenne County
Engagement announced for Miss Norma Jean Rohde
Announcement states Miss Norma Jean Rohde becomes engaged to Harry Morrell of Ogallala. Parents Mr. and Mrs. George Rohe of Gurley share the news. Miss Rohde works at Good-All Electric in Ogallala. Morrell is son of Mrs. Myrtlé Morrell of Ogallala and works at Consumer's Public Power Plant. An August wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Jean Rohde
Harry Morrell
Ogallala
George Rohe
Gurley
Rohde
Good-All Electric Company
Myrtlé Morrell
Sidney Student Wins Sears Roebuck Scholarship
Nineteen Nebraska high school seniors including Stanley Jorgen of Sidney receive Sears Roebuck scholarships to study at the University of Nebraska College of Agriculture next term. Thirteen win $200 awards and six win $100. The Sidney student is among the $200 recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Stanley Jorgenson
Sidney
Sears ‘Roebuck
Nebraska University College of Agriculture
Peetz Speaks at Xi Rho Beta Sigma Phi Meeting
John Peetz Jr. was guest speaker Wednesday evening when Xi Rho Exemplar chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met at Mrs. Jerry Lenzen home. His talk covered Wills and Inheritances. A brief business session led by vice president Mrs. Charles Lafler with 16 members present. State Beta Sigma Phi convention set for May 17-18 in Kearney. Mrs. Keith Schwartz to host May 21 gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Peetz Jr
Xi Rho
Beta Sigma
Phi Sorority
Jerry Lenzen
Charles Lafler
Beta Sigma Phi
Kearney
Keith Schwartz
Pioneer Physician Dies At Broadwater Age 82
Broadwater physician Dr. William H. Gray, 82, who lived in Broadwater since 1918 and practiced medicine for over 50 years, died Wednesday at his home. Born July 6, 1875 in New Market Iowa, he studied at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine and practiced in Osceola and Minot before moving west. Funeral services were at Broadwater Presbyterian Church with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Surviving: his wife Lillie Beerline, a stepdaughter in Huntington West Virginia and a stepson in Powell Wyoming. Memorial to the Presbyterian Church established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadwater
William H. Gray
Broadwater Presbyterian Church
Marvin Miller
Rosehill
Holeciek Funeral Home
Bridgeport
Presbyterian Church
New Market
Iowa
University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Osceola
Minot
N. D
Western Nebraska
Lillie Beerline
John Mayne
Huntington
W. Va
Howard Beerline
Powell, Wyo
Potter High seniors prepare for final week activities
The 1958 Potter High School senior class will hold Baccalaureate services Sunday at 8 p.m. with Rev G Hoagland delivering From Dream to Reality at Potter Methodist Church. A banquet, prom, and class night follow, with Dr. Dalton of Chadron State College as commencement speaker Thursday. Ten girls and ten boys graduate. weather may affect the all school picnic planned for Friday at Sidney Legion Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter High School
G. Hoagland
Potter
Methodist Church
Millard Music
Lupt
Charles Morehouse
Buffalo Bend
Dalton
Chadron State Teachers College
Ida Anderson
Lary Baack
James Coulter Jr
Dale Dedic
Karen Egging
Gail Erickson
Kenneth Grothe
Robert Hagemeister
Dee Ann Hart
Gordon Johnson
Kent Lee
Betty Madden
Glenda Moench
Garry Reinhard
Sylvia Reitz
Connie Rose
Vaughn Russell
Jay Stecher
Edna Warrelmann
Marjorie Willoughby
Sidney Legion Park
District VFW Meeting Sunday In Scottsbluff
Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary members will convene in Scottsbluff Sunday afternoon, May 18, for the District IL elections and business sessions at the Scottsbluff-Gering Post Home. District officials urge a strong turnout from all posts, with Sidney units also encouraged to attend. Auxiliary members should notify Mrs. Joe Hajek, and Post members contact Commander Wilbur Wiedman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Scottsbluff
Scottsbluff-Gering
Sidney
Joe Hajek
Wilbur Wiedman
Fourth Grade Holds Fun Night Friday at East Ward School
Fourth grade Fam ily Fun Night themed All 12 Months featured month decorations a Christmas tree a stuffed animal zoo and Channel 100 tele vision news broadcast with Wayne Eames as announcer The event announced April 1 promoted the entire fourth grade to the sixth grade Hats made by room mothers Mrs Melvin Hiett and Mrs George Owen were worn by Nancy Hiett and George Owen Special guests included Miss Mary Runge Mrs Syl villa Brotherson and Miss Myra Masters Mrs Blanche Baker taught Refreshments were served by room mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Ward
Wayne Eames
Channel 100
Melvin Hiett
George B. Owen
Nancy Hiett
George Owen
Mary Runge
Sylvilla Brotherson
Myra Masters
Blanche Baker
South Students Visit Area Farms Field Trip Planned by South Ward Class
Sixth grade at South Ward school will ride a bus Monday to Cheyenne County farms to observe strip farming terraces grassed waterways and other conservation practices. County agent Ivan Liljegren and principal John Jensen will lead. The 32 students will stop at local farms to witness soil sampling and soil tests with explanations at each step.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Ward School
Cehyenne
Ivan Liljegren
John Jensen
Couple Honored At Surprise Dinner Party
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Starks of Keenesburg Colorado were guests of honor at a surprise dinner at Pepper Pool Hudson on Saturday May 3 celebrating 20 years in business partnership with Mr. Ray Babcock of Denver. Attendees from Sidney included Herschel Spearow F M Bonkiewicz Dennis Walsh Francis Egging Oscar Schlaman and Ed Cortney plus Starks' relatives from Sioux Falls South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Starks
Keenesburg
Colo
Pepper Pool
Hudson, Colo
Ray Babcock
Denver
Starks
Babcock
Sidney
Herschel Spearow
F. M. Bonkiewicz
Dennis Walsh
Francis Egging
Oscar Schlaman
Ed Cortney
Mr. Starks
Cora Starks
Sioux Falls
S. D
Members Honored At Sorority Luncheon
Founders Day luncheon at Fort Sidney Motor Hotel April 30 awarded the title Girls of the Year to Mrs. John Peetz Jr. Xi Rho Exemplar chapter, Mrs. Tom Jones Alpha Nu, Mrs. E. R. Jimerson Beta Alpha, and Mrs. leBaron Goodwin Xi Iota Exemplar. Sidney high school sextet performed. program chaired by Mrs. Gordon Tobin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
John Peetz Jr
Xi Rho
Tom Jones
Alpha Nu
E. R. Jimerson
Beta Alpha Chapter
leBaron Goodwin
Xi Iota
Sidney High School
Gordon Tobin
Louis Wilson
Saddle Club Officers Select Committees
Saddle Club officers named committees for the coming year at the Lodgepole Valley clubhouse. Members include J B Ruttner chairing Rules and Membership with N W Ladegard M W Osborn Carl Olson and Mrs Mabel Larson. Kenneth Fleming chairing Activities and a program with Chuck Fisher Joe Dodds Leo Krieger Mrs Wes Jensen Mrs J B Ruttner and Mrs J S Karnik. Wes Tensen chairing House and grounds with Dr J Karnik J B Baker John Treinen and several ladies including Mrs Chuck Fisher Mrs Kenneth Fleming and Mrs L C Holloway. Publicity and publications is chaired by Mrs Clark Fuller with Clark Fuller and Wes Jensen. Rodeo chaired by B Baker with Kenneth Fleming Joe Dodds Wes Jensen. Hostesses led by Mrs Karnik with Mrs Osborn and Mrs Frank Goodwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club
J. B. Ruttner
N. W. Ladegard
M. W. Osborn
Carl Olson
Mabel Larson
Kenneth Fleming
Chuck Fisher
Joe Dodds
Leo Krieger
Wes Jensen
Historical Group To Elect Officers At Monday Meet
Cheyenne County Historical Association will elect officers at its annual meeting on Monday May 12 at p m in the director's room of Fort Sidney Hotel All members are urged to attend and anyone interested in the organization is invited An interesting program is planned The meeting was postponed earlier due to bad weather Offices to be filled include president vice president secretary treasurer and a director Present officers are Roy Greenlee president Mrs B H Grimm secretary treasurer and John Treinen and M W Osborn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
County Historical Association
Fort
Sidney Hotel
Roy Greenlee
B. H. Grimm
John Treinen
M. W. Osborn
Promenaders Dance Club
U. P. Oldtimers Club
Ft. Sidney Motor Hotel
Elks Lodge
Cheyenne County Historical ‘Association
Fort Sidney
Toastmasters Club
Providence
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
American Legion Auxiliary
Esther Swanson
Herschel Spearow
New Officers Installed For Beta Alpha Chapter
Beta Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi installed new officers for the coming year at Mrs. Burgett Peetz's home. Outgoing president Mrs. Leo Krieger handed over duties to president Mrs. E. R. Jimerson with Hank Meysenburg as vice president. Other officers include secretary Mrs. Louis Wilson, treasurer Mrs. Krieger, and corresponding secretary Mrs. L. S. O Halloran. A Mother's Day coffee and a husbands’ social were planned. the chapter will resume in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Alpha Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Burgett Peetz
Leo Krieger
E. R. Jimerson
Hank Meysenburg
Louis Wilson
Krieger
L. S. O’halloran
Family Fun Night at Central Grade School Highlights
First grade students entertained about 50 guests including parents Monday evening at Central Grade School Family Fun Night. Children sang songs and played games while May basket decorations graced the refreshment table. Room mothers Mrs. Mel Everingham Mrs. Lloyd Harlan and Mrs. Merle Spearow led the event with teacher Mrs. George Kriegsmann coordinating activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Grade School
Mel Everingham
Lloyd Harlan
Merle Spearow
George Kriegsmann
Brownie Troop 80 Hosts Mother's Day Meeting
Eleven members of Brownie Troop 80 met at Mrs. Ladine home with Charla Colling leading the business meeting. Gifts were exchanged for Mother's Day and refreshments were served by Briggette Bothe. Nancy Knicely reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownie Troop
Charla Colling
Briggette Bothe
Nancy Knicely
Brownie Troop 43 Plans Mother's Day Tea Hobbies
Brownie Troop 43 met at the Brownie meeting hall with Mrs. Anderson as leader. Members sang, played games, and discussed hobby pieces to present at the upcoming Mother's Day Tea. Karen Anderson provided a nice lunch. Eileen Caywood, news reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownie Troop
Brownie Meeting
Meetings and events at Fort Sidney and area clubs
Local clubs schedule events across the week at Fort Sidney Motor Hotel and area venues. Promenaders and Oldtimers host dances with dinner, program and rehearsal for Our Town. Church, youth and sorority groups announce meetings, teas, and officer elections with RSVP details for May events.
Public Invited To Mother's Day Program Sunday
The public is invited to attend the annual Mother's Day observance at 3 pm Sunday in the lodge rooms of Sidney BPOE 1894. Adults receive carnations and oldest and youngest mothers are recognized. guest Mrs. E V Garcia of Scootschluff, 1956 Nebraska Mother of the Year, attends with Dr. D J Garcia of Sidney. Program features include an address by Joel Babcock, a Tribute to Mothers by Joy Knacksteadt, and vocal solos by William Fankhauser. Harold Lessig serves as Exalted Ruler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney B.P.O.E
E. V. Garcia
Scootschluff
Nebraska
D. J. Garcia
Sidney
Joel Babcock
Joy Knackstedt
William Fankhauser
Harold Lessig
Ward Johnson Takes In Salesman Clinic
Ward Johnson of Joe A. Gibson, Inc. Sidney, and 16 other Ford dealership personnel from Ford Division's five-state Denver sales district attend a five-day sales management seminar in Denver. Topics include automotive retail merchandising, operating standards, sales promotion, training, service and parts management, and used car conditioning. Seminar led by W. A. Heller and a panel of Ford dealers in the central region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Johnson
Joe A. Gibson, Inc
Sidney
Ford
Ford Division
Denver
W. A. Heller
Kansas City
Central Region
Central
Card Clubs Meet at Sutton Home for Queen of Clubs
Queen of Clubs met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Tom Sutton's home with Mrs. Robert Kallhoff and Mrs. Alva Speer as guests. Honors went to Mrs. Sutton, Mrs. Wesley Felt, and Mrs Cecil DeVeny. Next meeting is in fall. Contract Club met at Sidney County Club with hostess Mrs A D Greenlee. Honors went to Mrs A S Hardy and Mrs C H McNish. guest prize to Mrs Ackerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Sutton
Robert Kallhoff
Alva Speer
Sutton
Wesley Felt
Cecil DeVeny
W. P Ackerman
Sidney County Club
A D. Greenlee
A. S. Hardy
C. H. McNish
Ackerman
Wednesday Afternoon Club Hosts and Canasta Honors
Mrs Elmer Hartmann hosted the Wednesday Afternoon Club on May 7 with guests Mrs Warren Cunningham Mrs Guy Ellsworth and Mrs Mel Everingham receiving guest prizes. In Happy Dozen Canasta Mrs Earl Le La Cheur of Scots Bluff attended as an out of town guest while Mrs Leslie Sabin high and Mrs A R Tremaine second high led the cards. Mrs Melvin Hiett was lowest. Hostess for the May 22 meeting will be Mrs Ed Lipke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Hartmann
Warren Cunningham
Guy Ellsworth
Mel Everingham
Pearl West
J. R. Miller
Happy Dozen Canasta
Earl le la Cheur
Scotsbluff
Happy Dozen Canasta Club
Rex Olsen
Leslie Sabin
A. R. Tremain
Melvin Hiett
Ed Lipke
Wilson Receives Life Membership in Sidney Jaycees
Dean Wilson was awarded a life membership at a Sidney Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting, remaining the chapter’s lone active charter member. The group, formed 11 years ago with John Abramson as president, heard reports on Teen-Age Road-E-O and Safe Driving Road-E-O, set for May 18 near the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Junior Chamber of Commerce
Dean Wilson
Jaycees
Lanny Welton
LWML Spring Rally Held In Kimball
Mrs Herbert Baack of Potter was reelected president of the Sidney Cheyenne Circuit LWML at the Kimball rally on April 30. Officers include H Van Gundy secretary Newell Harris member at large and Rev Norman Hanne man counselor. Lyle Mueller reserve Army chaplain spoke on duties of Army chaplains. Eight societies attended along with two visiting groups. A Noon luncheon followed by a skit The Widow's Mite. 1959 spring rally will be held in Potter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Baack
Potter
Sidney- Cheyenne
Lutheran Women's Missionary Legue
Kimball
Baack
H. van Gundy
Cheyenne
Newell Harris
Kemmerer
Norman Hanneman
Rudy Muncherloh
Sidney
Southern Nebraska
LWML
Lyle Mueller
Louisville
Neb
United States Army
Donald Mueller
Christian Growth
G H. Boehnke
The
Potter Society
Brownie Troop 152 Meeting Report
Brownie Troop 152 met at Mrs. Foy's home on Thursday afternoon with nine girls present. Barbara Wells called the meeting to order. The girls made Mother's Day cards and sang songs. Terry Meysenburg served the refreshments. Dianne Wieser, reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Patrick's
Dinner invitation to Mother at Ft. Sidney Hotel Sunday May 11
A brief invitation requests showing appreciation by taking Mother out to dinner on Sunday May 11 at the Ft. Sidney Hotel. The note emphasizes a social gesture rather than a formal event with specifics beyond the venue and date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Sidney Hotel
Seven Seniors To Graduate At Dix
Seven seniors will receive diplomas at Dix Rural High School commencement Tuesday May 13. Dr Lyle Andrews Chadron State Teachers College will give the address on Living in a Satellite World. Elaine Gunderson delivers salutatory Velma Daniels is valedictorian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dix Rural High School
Lyle Andrews
Chadron State Teachers College
Elaine Gunderson
Velma Daniels
Phyllis Hruiza
Herbert Baack
Linda Williams
Monty Novotny
Richard Dickinson
Fred DeMerritt
Durell
Golden Hour Extension Club Plans June Picnic At Legion Park
Ten members and one guest Mrs W J Vecera attended the Tuesday Golden Hour Extension club meeting. Hostesses were Mrs Gerhard Egging and co hostess Mrs Duane Warren. A picnic is planned for June 12 at 11 a.m. in Legion Park with final arrangements by a newly appointed committee. Guest speaker Robert Lauters of Sidney Nursery spoke on planting plans for yards. The next meeting is Sept 4 at Mrs Harold Glanz’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Hour
W. J. Vecera
Golden Hour Extension Club
Gerhard Egging
Duane Warren
Warren
Legion Park
Robert Lauters
Sidney Nursery
Harold Glanz
Admitted and Dismissed Names Include Many in Sidney Kimball
The list shows admitted individuals in Sidney and Kimball areas, including Mrs. Charles Hewitt Mrs. Anna Heising and Kent Lethal er with others. Dismissed names include Linda Wehmiller Cleo Chambers Cheryl Duckler and several more from Sidney Kimball and Gurley. Stanely Eatmon also appears with Mrs Jerry Lacey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Charles Hewitt
Anna Heising
Kent Lethaler
Lester Perry
Arthur Wright
Clarence Motes
Katherine Stark
Lennah Armstrong Lodgepole
Leonard Dickinson
Kimball
Harold Tarr
Linda Wehmiller
Cleo Chambers
Cheryl Duckler
Camilla Keller
Nancy Monk
Walter Monk
Anna Olson
Vic Baltes
James Mohatt
William Fowler
Dorvan Carley
Joe Melchair
Swenson
Don Paulman
Fred MecClenahan
Gurley
van Lessig
Kimball Stanley Eatmon
Jerry Lacey
Cub Scout Dens Plant Bulbs and Finish Mothers Day Gifts
Den 2 met at Mrs. Florence Ludeman s home and planted Amaryllis bulbs while taking September Daisys and Avocado seeds home to plant. After the meeting they played ball. Den 5 met at Mrs. Joe Henry s home and finished Mothers Day gifts and cards before closing with The Living Circle and the Law of the Pack. Then they played ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Scout den 2
Den 2
Den
Florence Ludeman
Cub Scout den 5 den 5
Joe Henry
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gell
Mrs. Barker
Mrs. Mattoon
Gancer Drive
Ae i
Norma Jean Rehde
Johy
Péetz
Hollis Peratt
Kiwanis Club
Potter School
District Vfw
South
Saddle Club Officers
Beta Alpha
Wilson
Dix
Dalton Legion Hall
John Webb
Sunol
Edward Townley
Morehouse
John Mason
Lodgepole
Jose Klitzing
S.O.D
Klitzing
Dalton American Legion Auxiliary
Sidney Schools
C. P. Saladez
Andersen Studio
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