Around The Town notes mix of events and visits in area
Area items include Mark Bonkiewicz and Steve Sutton attending Orientation Day for Boys and Girls Staters at Bridgeport on May 5. Marymount College chorus completed a spring tour with performances in Nebraska and Kansas and TV appearances. Various residents and visitors are listed with family ties and local happenings across Bridgeport Lincoln and Scottsbluff.
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Mark Bonkiewicz
Steve Sutton
St. Patrick's Academy
Bridgeport
The
American Legion and Auxiliary
Marymount College
Salina
Kan
Nebraska
Kansas
Mary Bonkiewicz
Joe Bonkiewicz
Lane-Ettes Honor Awards At Wednesday Luncheon
Lane-Ettes Bowling League held its awards luncheon at Dude's Steak House with Mrs. J D Olinger as emcee. First place went to Dude's. second to American National Bank. third to Marathon. Individual honors include Marilyn Meier 636 high series, Gwen Walker 269 high game, Gift Shop 2787 high team series, Fairmont Foods 1005 high team game, Barbara Harmon most improved, and Marge Dougherty most improved since last year.
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Lane-Ettes Bowling League
Dude’s Steak House
J. D Olinger
Dude’s
D C. Jelinek
Bob Bilby
Dick Doughterty
E. W. Jimerson
Dale Nelson
American National Bank
Jack Knicely
Bob McKay
C. J. Cornelius
James Edwards
Simmons Cook
Bob Wilcox
Chris Engelland
Robert Cramer
Jim Snyder
Bill Jallen
Marilyn Meier
Gwen Walker
Fairmont Foods
Barbara Harmon
Marge Dougherty
Officers Named For 17 Club
New officers were elected Monday evening at Debbie Witters home. President is Miss Witters, vice president Beth Edwards, secretary Carol Miller, treasurer Debbie Thompson, news reporter Julianne Narjes, historian Kathy Flagg. Installation set for June 3 at Penny Pedersen home. New members to be initiated June 7. Refreshments were served after.
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Debbie Witters
Miss Witters
Beth Edwards
Carol Miller
Debbie Thompson
Julianne Narjes
Kathy Flagg
Penny Pedersen
Soest Census Shows 57 Patients and Five Babies Admitted
Census records list 57 patients and five babies. Admitted in Sidney are Tom Patrowsky, Mrs. Roger Brennan, Lori Sue Houtz, Pamela Allred, Mrs. Emmett Main, Darwin Cramer, Norman Pace. In Chappell and Big Springs, admissions include Mrs Ernest Kauferman and Mrs Kenneth Fries. Discharges include Lori Sue Houtz and others. A daughter weighing eight pounds four ounces was born to Lynden and Mrs Sanders of Potter at 1 18 p m May 15.
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Sidney
Tom Patrowsky
Roger Brennan
Lori Sue Houtz
Pamela Allred
Emmett Main
Darwin Cramer
Norman Pace
Chappell
Ernest Kauferman
Big Springs
Kenneth Fries
Mike Russell
Kenneth Tilghman
L. H. Russell
Bridgeport
Jim Hass
Lynden Sanders
Potter
Garden Club Plans Summer Events at Rest Home Planting
The Sidney Garden Club met at Mrs. Marvin Anthony’s home with 13 members and a guest. President Mrs. Keith Simpson led plans for the July picnic and August tea. Ellen Peterson reported on the district meeting in Chappell and Mrs. Hickman gave a study on Boudideaux Pass. Emma Tank led Nomenclature and several members will plant petunias at the Rest Home.
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Sidney Garden Club
Marvin Anthony
Emma Tank
Irene Warfield
Keith Simpson
Ellen Peterson
Chappell
Chet Hickman
Boudideaux Pass
Pedersen Speaks At Lions Club Meeting
Russell Pedersen superintendent of Sidney Public Schools was guest speaker at the Sidney Lions Club luncheon at Fort Sidney Motor Hotel. His talk on New Eras in Education covered state and federal aid and teacher changes. Roy MacAdam reported on Lodgepole Creek cleanup between 11th and 13th street bridges.
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Russell Pedersen
Sidney Public Schools
Sidney Lions Club
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Roy MacAdam
Lions Civic Improvement Committee
Lodgepole Creek
11Th
13Th Street
Fred Kriesel
The
Gurley Lions Club
al Ladine
Henry Gell
Paul Adkinson
Dolores Hare to Be July Bride
Mr and Mrs Laurence B Hare of Hermiston Oregon announce the engagement of their daughter Dolores Dee Hare to Dennis Craig Clark also of Hermiston A July wedding is planned The bride elect is a secretary at the Umatilla Army Depot Her fiancé is an employee at the Hermiston A P Depot Miss Hare is a granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Matt Trele nen and Mrs Frieda Thomas all of Sidney
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Laurence B. Hare
Hermiston, Ore
Sidney
Dolores
Dee
Dennis Craig Clark
Hermiston
Umatilla Army Depot
Hermiston A. P. Depot
Miss Hare
Matt Trelenen
Frieda Thomas
Job's Daughters Entertain Parents and Visiting Members
Job's Daughters Bethel 25 held Parents Night and Friendship Night at the Masonic Temple with Honored Queen Jeannie Olsen presiding. Guests included visiting Daughters from Kimball Bridgeport and Chappell. visiting Honored Queens Kristi Hoke Chris Eckert and Carol Fenster. visiting Princesses Kathy Robinson Debbie Paining Donelle van Ostrand Carol Blome Janelle Barton. Other officials and guardians introduced. Go To Church Sunday announced for May 19 at First Methodist Church.
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Job
Bethel
Masonic Temple
Jeannie Olsen
Job’s
Kimball
Bridgeport
Chappell
Kristi Hoke
Chris Eckert
Carol Fenster
Pat Ledbetter
Kathey
Robinson
Debbie Painning
Donelle van Ostrand
Carol Blome
Janelle Barton
Gracie Olsen
Neil Russell
Arline Clark
Henry Reitz
LaVern Draper
James Edwards
leBaron Goodwin
R. C. Cunningham
Merle Spearow
Lloyd Talic
Laura Rudd
First Methodist Church
Rebekahs Plan District Meet For June Seventh
Sidney Rebekah Lodge No 66 approved the 56th annual District 33 session to be held June 7 at Central School Auditorium with registration at 9 AM and sessions through noon. Lodges listed include Scottsbluff Minatare Gering Lyman Morrill Bridgeport Dix Bayard Mitchell and Bushnell with district president Mrs Lawrence Osborn in charge.
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District
Sidney Rebekah Lodge No
Rex Olsen
Noble Grand
IOOF
Central School
16Th and
King
Lawrence Osborn
Sidney
Scottsbluff
Minatare
Gering
Lyman
Morrill
Bridgeport
Dix
Bayard
Mitchell
Bushnell
Assembly
Oren Cox
Emma Engel
Duplicate Bridge Session Held in Episcopal Parish Hall
Five and a half tables played Wednesday night at the Episcopal Parish Hall for a Duplicate Bridge session. Master Point winners were Judge and Mrs. John Kins of Kimball first, with Mrs. Ross Barker and Mrs. Gretchen Pippitt tied for second. fourth went to Mrs. J. R. Keating and Mrs. J. R. Gilliland, and Mrs. Gilbert Meyer with Mrs. Crystal Stephens. The group meets every Wednesday at 7 30 clock in the Parish Hall. all contract bridge players are welcome.
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Episcopal Parish Hall
John Kins
Kimball
Ross Barker
Gretchen Pippitt
J. R. Keating
J. R. Gilliland
Gilbert Meyer
Crystal Stephens
Hospital Bazaar Planned For Sept. 5-6
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary meets to plan the annual bazaar to be held September 5 and 6 in the Elks Auditorium. Letters seek club and organization support. anyone not contacted may join by contacting Mrs. Orvin Golden.
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Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
Elks
Orvin Golden
Les Hand Jr
Hilbert Borcher
Hand
Daisy Uptegrove
Vocal Recital At Potter Methodist Church
Mrs J W Johnson presents student Patrice Herboldsheimer in a vocal recital at 2 oclock Sunday afternoon at Potter Methodist Church. All are invited to attend.
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J. W. Johnson
Patrice Herboldsheimer
Potter Methodist Church
Community notices set for May events in Gurley area
Mrs. Jaycees host an anniversary coffee May 17 at 7 30 p m in Jaycee Hall near J M McDonald store with past members invited. May 18 Prairie Schooners Square Dance Club dance at Central School Auditorium at 8 p m urges dancers and spectators to attend noting location change. May 19 Trailblazers Antique Car Club meets on Gurley main street at 12 30 p m for a Bridgeport outing with weather contingency and a bring dish and table service request. May 22 Duplicate Bridge at 7 30 p m Episcopal Parish Hall everyone welcome.
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Prairie Schooners Square Dance Club
Central School
Trailblazers Antique Car Club
Gurley
Bridgeport
Duplicate Bridge
Episcopal Parish Hall
Officers Of Alpha Nu Installed In Candlelight Ceremony
In a candlelight ceremony Monday Alpha Nu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi installed new officers headed by president Mrs Jerome Buehrer and vice president Mrs Gene Torczon with others serving as secretary and treasurer. The outgoing president Mrs Jack Flohr received a gavel pin and gift. A new pledge Mrs Les Landmesser received a silver engraved spoon. Guests Mrs Bill Peabody and Mrs Jim Hendricks were honored for upcoming moves as specialists.
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Alpha Nu Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Jerome Buehrer
Gene Torczon
Charles Everitt
Don Robinson
Jack Flohr
Les Landmesser
Bill Peabody
Jim Hendricks
Dallas
Texas
Kennet Fleming
Xi Iota chapter installs new officers in Beta Sigma Phi
Mrs. George Niekum was named president of the Xi Iota chapter at a Tuesday evening meeting held at Mrs. John Schou's home. New officers include vice president Mrs. Lloyd O Halloran secretary Mrs. Dick Plenger and treasurer Mrs. Bob Decker. Bridge results list Mrs. Ross Barker high winner and Mrs. Duane Golden joining the group.
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George Niekum
Xi Iota
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
John Schou
Lloyd O’halloran
Dick Plenger
Bob Decker
Ralph Cox
Ross Barker
Duane Golden
Scholllow
Mrs Block Hosts Circle Meeting at Holy Trinity
Esther Circle of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church met at the home of Mrs Blanche Block with Mrs Carlton Haze assisting. Devotions focused on God Speaks Today and Jack Flohr led Mary of Nazareth The Mother. Fourteen members and six guests attended including Mrs Louis Osborn and Mrs Herman Bruns from Omaha. The June meeting will be with Mrs Arthur Liljegren.
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Esther Circle
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Lcw
Blanche Block
Carlton Haze
Gurley Seniors Tour Colorado Highlights Royal Gorge
Gurley High School seniors visited Colorado attractions on a May trip. Highlights included Royal Gorge crossing of a 1100 foot bridge, the steepest incline railway, and tours of Golden Denver Manitou Springs and Colorado Springs areas. Sponsors were Werdell Lessman and Mr. and Mrs. LaVern Flessner.
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Canon City
Colo
Gurley
Colorado
Royal Gorge
Gol
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James Schilling
Lee Ogden
Travie
Grand Island
Melvin Reseigh
Eunice Faith
Pueblo
Cynthia Jorgensen
Roger Jorgensen
West Nebraska General Hospital
Harry Huge
Teddy
Alexandria
Walter Kinne
Flane
Lincoln
Mr. Huge
Huge
Rebe Kinne
R. E. Fraass
Harvey Nelson
G. P. Post
E. O. Ladine
William Bartratt
Vicki and
Tammy
Vicki
Ric Ladine
Marty Fowler
Boulder
N. W. Ladegard
Carl Bonstead
Reno
Nev
Sioux Army Depot
LeRoy Hadden
Iowa
Susan
Ken Bales
Memorial Hospital
Cheyenne
Wyo
Gerald McCaslin
Kearney
Gary
Theta Xi
Kearney State College
S. J. Simmerman
Marion Whitaker
Lane-Ettes
Garden Club
Pedersen
Lions Meeting
Dolores Hare
Delores Hare
Rebekahs
St. Patrick’s Prom
Sidney St. Patrick’s Academy
Dan Cortney
Mary Rea
Telegraph
Order OF the Rose
Luetta Gehrig
Beta Sigma Phi
Xi Rho
Gordon Fuller
Jens Nielsen
Jack Wiedeburg
Jim Burton
William Peabody
Loren Avey
John Echternach
Nielsen
Wiedeburg
Beta Alpha Chapter
Alpha Nu
M's. Ularx Wicks
Preston Hacetana
Gayle Brumbaugh
Roy Reed
Stan Johnson
Dallas Langley
Larry Franke
Mrs. Niekum
Block
LaVern Flessner
Dan McNurlin
Dennis Berry
Mike E . Allen Miller
Emil Weidner
Vance Duncan
Tim Larsen
Linda Christofferson
Judy Sanders
Jane Kriesel
Marcia Mosel
Diana Mahin
Kathy Miles
Sandra Ewert
Louis Flessner
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