Soil Stewardship Week Observed May 1926 Nationwide
The May 1926 Soil Stewardship Week highlights mankind’s duty to wisely use soil and water resources. Sponsored by 2,930 Soil and Water Conservation Districts, the effort urges faith communities to consider stewardship through church materials and programs created by the National Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Advisory religious leaders from Lutheran, Catholic, Methodist, Church of Christ, and Baptist groups guide the initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico. Some 2,930 Soil and Water Conservation Districts
National Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts
E. W. Mueller
National Lutheran Council
Chicago
John George Weber
National Catholic Oral Life Conference
Dég Monnes
Harold Huff
Board of Missions, Methodist Church
Philadelphia
Henry A. McCanna
National Council of the Chuches of Christ
New York City
Lewis Newman
Southern
Three Candidates for Nursing Scholarship at BPW Meeting
Mrs. Carl Nelson presented three BPW nursing scholarship candidates at the Yendis Cafe Monday evening. Miss Janice Biggs Miss Carol Albro and Miss Betty Stately spoke of their plans to attend nursing schools. Installation of next year’s officers followed with Miss Ruby Wood the new president. May 27 meeting will be led by the new executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BPW
Carl Nelson
E. H. Henkle
Isabel Montero
Verna Robinson
Janice Biggs
Carol Albro
Betty Stately
L. C. Holloway
Nelson
Ruby Wood
Edna Dedrick
Elizabeth Schwasnick
Ramona Schmitt
LeRoy Larson
Alice Blair
Henkle
Sidney Area Welfare Meet Draws About 125 Attendees
Approximately 125 people attended the Panhandle Welfare Association quarterly meeting in Kimball on Wednesday May 15. Mrs. Harold Pals of Sidney presided, Judge Phillip Gilliam of Denver was the featured speaker, and Mrs. Donald Hart of Sidney moderated the afternoon panel with Judge William Russell Pedersen and Sidney School Superintendent among attendees from Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle Welfare Association
Kimball
Harold Pals
Sidney
Phillip Gilliam
Denver
Donald Hart
William Russell Pedersen
Pals
Hart
Pedersen
John Miller
Garland Davis
Wayne Russell
Roger Kenton
Lawrence Beyer
Ralph Spencer
John
Wittrock Rites Held Wednesday
Last rites for Emma Wittrock 85 were held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church north of Potter with Rev G H Boehnke officiating. Burial followed in St Paul's Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons Gerald Wittrock Joe Madden Lynn Wittrock Rolland R Madden Dennis Madden and Michael Wittrock. Mrs Wittrock of Cheyenne County died Saturday morning at Memorial Hospital after declining health, born February 4 1878 in Scribner to Fredrick and Amalia Borcher. She married Herman Wittrock July 22 1895 and came to the county in 1918. Survivors include six sons one daughter 37 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. husband and one daughter preceded her in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Wittrock
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Potter
G. H. Boehnke
St. Paul's Cemetery
Gehrig and Son Funeral Home
Gerald Wittrock
Joe Madden
Lynn Wittrock
Rolland R. Madden
Dennis Madden
Michael Wittrock
Wittrock
Cheyenne County
Memorial Hospital
Fredrick
Amalia Folkmann Borcher
Scribner
Herman Wittrock
This County
Bridal shower honors Miss Karin Felt before June wedding
Miss Karin Felt, a June bride to be, was honored at a bridal shower hosted in the home of Mrs. Harold Hyde. Eighteen guests, mothers of Felt’s friends, attended or sent regrets. Gifts were opened by Mrs Felt. prizes went to her. Miss Felt will marry William Schaffer of Cheyenne on June 8.
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Karin Felt
Harold Hyde
J. M James
Casper
Wyo
Wesley Felt
Miss Felt
F. J Devier
Paul Pearson
Harvey Vizina
Curtis Elsen
Felt
William Schaffer
Cheyenne
Hongir Students Celebrate at Din High May 14
Din High School students participated in a common cement exercises event on May 14 with Barbara Bel pum earning valedictorian honors and Deanna Scheele among the highlighted participants.
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Hongir
Din High School
Barbara Belpum
Valedictossin
Deanna Scheele
Uiber
LCW Circles Hold Thursday Sessions
Two Lutheran Church Women Circles of Holy Trinity met Thursday May 16 with 13 members and a guest. Elizabeth Thirteen members and one guest met at the church with new officers elected to replace departing members. Lesson on Evangelism and Work In Taiwan was presented. Hostesses were Mrs Orten and Mrs Wright. Next meeting set for June 20 at Mrs Henry Monnich home. Esther Miriam Mrs Elvin Kahl hosted 18 members with Mrs Troutman assisting. Mrs Walter Meissner presided. Mrs Lewis Osbourn elected recorder to replace ill Mrs Carleton Haze. Devotions by Mrs Etta Block. Lesson on Parents Should Be Parents. Refreshments by hostesses. Next meeting June 20 at Mrs Emma Nelson with Mrs Martin Block co-hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Elizabeth
Ronald Hunt
Ken Helen
Arnold Braasch
Wesley Jensen
Holen
Fremont
Taiwan
Gene Orten
Don Wright
Henry Monnich
Esther Miriam
Elvin Kah
E. Troutman
Walter Meissner
Lewis Osbourn
Carleton Haze
Etta Block
Anna Rexroth
Emma Nelson
Martin Block
President Names New Committees For Alpha Nu
Mrs John Scholu showed slides of her trip to Mexico City at the May 13 Alpha Nu meeting. Mrs Bob Cook was installed president for the coming year with officers and committees named, including social and program chairs. Next event is the Ritual of Jewels at the Fort Sidney Hotel with a Hawaiian Luau planned for June 1 at the Sidney Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Scholu
Mexico City
Alpha Nu Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Ken Noteboom
Scholl
W Wood
Noteboom
Lester
Bob Cook
H N. Rhodes
Ivan Adams
Robert A. Clark
del Kech
Cook
Ken Woodward
John Burbank
Ken McMillen
Harley Behm
John Echternach
George Nickum
Adams
Fort Sidney Hotel
Sidney Country Club
Garden Club Hears Comprehensive Study
Mrs Leslie Sabin led a comprehensive study for Sidney Garden Club members at their meeting last Tuesday. Mrs Marvin Anthony hosted nine members with roll call answered by Mothers Day Snems. Sabin presented Yellow Bed Straw and an article on the Tinson Weed, Jee Gain gave a Birds lesson on prairie chicken pheasant and dove. Next meeting scheduled Tuesday June 1 with Mrs James on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Sabin
Sidney Garden Club
Marvin Anthony
Mothers Day
Sabin
Jee Gain
James
Doctors to State Medical Convention in Omaha
Representing the Tri-County Medical Assn at the Nebraska State Medical Assn meeting in Omaha last week were Dr. C B Dorwart and Dr. C J Cornelius. The four day session closed Thursday. Dr Cornelius was accompanied by his wife. Dr Dorwart went to Lincoln with his sons Jack Bill and Chuck to join Clinton Dorwart for the Inter-State game at the University of Nebraska. The boys returned Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-County Medical Assn
Nebraska State Medical Assn
Omaha
CB. Dorwart
C J Cornelius
Cornelius
Dorwart
Lincoln
Jack
Bill
Chuck
Clinton Dorwart
University of Nebraska
Sidney
Hospital Auxiliary Plans Equipment Purchase At Memorial
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary met with 22 members present to elect officers and approve buying a Medco Sonolator therapy room device and 15 bed rails totaling 1465 dollars. Installations planned for January. Officers include Leon Lafler president and multiple trustees from Sidney Lodgepole and Potter areas. A skit by seven members and refreshments followed. next meeting set for June 11 at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital
Earl Schulz
Charles Smith
Leon Lafler
H.C.Q. Nelson
Frankeach
Ken Noteboom
Lodgepole
Potter
Air Force seeks civilian pilots for ART flying units
Air Force announces openings for Aircraft Maintenance Office Pilot and Employee Development Officer Pilot in Air Reserve Technician slots. Salaries range 8045 to 11150 and 6675 to 9475 per year, with added military and retirement benefits. Tests required for all Employee Development Officer posts. Openings at major airports and bases nationwide.
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Air Force
Air Reserve
Active
Air Force Reserve
Minneapolis-St Paul International
Mitchell Field
Milwaukee O'Hare International
Chicaen - Richards-Gerraur Afb
Missouri
Scott Afb
Illinois
Selfridge Afb
Michigan
Post Office
National Junior Honor Society Holds Ceremonies
Steven Harlan presided at recent National Junior Honor Society ceremonies in the Junior High auditorium. Jay Hackett explained member selection criteria as 12 members were activated and 16 probationary members admitted. Officers installed include Ken McKay president Tamara Schilraff vice president Nancy Knicely secretary Toni Edwards treasurer Kathy Hutton librarian.
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Steven Harlan
Jay Hackett
Carl L Nelson
Russell Heath
Sandbanks
Sharon Wilson
David Felt
Ken McKay
Tamara Schilrafi
Nancy Knicely
Toni
Deborah Thayer
Rita Underdown
Laura Smith
Cheryl McHenry
Charlene Herout
Lori Perkins
Daryl Johnson
Louelle Studnicka
Mike Beekin
Memorial Hospital Bazaar to include Docs grab bag table
Will Enter Booth In Hospital Bazaar This Fall. At the last meeting Mrs. Frank Baker presiding, 23 members attended and voted to serve breakfast and an eyeing smorgasbord on Friday June 4 for the Job's Daughters Grand Bethel in Sidney. Door prize won by Mrs. Si Behm. bingo winners listed. Hostesses named. next meeting May 27 at 8 pm.
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B. P O. Does
Frank Baker
Grand Bethel
Sidney
Memorial Hospital
Si Behm
J. B. Ruttner
Carl Farmer
M. V. Timlin
Lawrence Brachtenbach
Baker
Robert McRae
Behm
Curley Doggett
Herman Hawthorne
LaVerne Schilling
Fred Lehmkchal
Lodgepole
Civil Service Tests For Agricultural Statistician Jobs
The United States Civil Service Commission announces nationwide examinations for Agricultural Statistician positions chiefly in the Department of Agriculture. Salaries range from 4565 to 5540 dollars annually. Applicants must show qualifying academic training or a combination of study and specialized experience. Applications accepted until further notice by the Executive Secretary, Board of US Civil Service Examiners, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington DC 25.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Department of Agriculture
Board of
US_ Civil Service Examiners
U. S Department of Agriculture
Washington
Smiley to Graduate From Naval Academy June Fifth
Midshipman First Class Stanley K Smiley son of Army Colonel and Mrs Stanley W Smiley of Sioux Army Depot Sidney will graduate June 5 from the U S Naval Academy Annapolis Md He will receive a bachelor of science and an Ensigns commission Proceeding schools include Valley Forge Military Academy and U S Air Force Academy prior to entering service He entered the Naval Academy in July 1959 on a Presidential appointment and will report to Pensacola Fla for flight training after leave
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley K Serev
Stanley W. Smiley
Sioux Army Depot
Sidney
U. S&s. Naval Academy
Annapolis
Smiley
Valley Forge Military Academy
Wayne
U. S. Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs
Colo
Naval Academy
Relative of Lincoln Resident Dies of Heart Attack
A Gillan of Lincoln died from a heart attack suffered days earlier. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 pm at First Presbyterian Church Lincoln with burial in Lincoln. Nephew Ray Cruise and wife, Lloyd Talic and spouse, and Neal Rowan and wife attended, all traveling from nearby towns including Gurley. Gillan was sister to Mrs Rowan and had several relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Gillan
Lincoln
First Presbyterian Church
Mr Gillan
Ray Cruise
Lloyd Talic
Don Ray
Neal Rowan
Gurley
Gillan
Rowan
Frontier Airline April Profit Up
Frontier Airlines reported an April operating profit of 131,485 dollars, up from 14,933 dollars in 1962. Retained earnings were 62,023 dollars after taxes and profit sharing of 63,500 dollars, versus 21,188 in 1962. For the first four months of 1963, operating profits totaled 504,716 dollars, up from 47,652 in 1962. retained earnings reached 243,444 dollars, versus 93,909 in 1962.
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Denver
Frontier Airlines
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Vonna Roggasch
James Vavra
James Wilke
Linda Wurdeman
Fort Sidney
Lea Gorman
Chamber of Commerce
United States
L. A
Whitey) Lindstrom
LCW
Alpha Nu
Garden Club
Hospital Auxiliary
Telegraph
Stanley K. Smiley
Frrom Annapolis
Pensacola, Fla
Ieee
Frontier Airline
Federal Land Bank
Federal Land Bank Association
Wm. D. Harte
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First Pacer
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