Residents share greetings and visit notes from Sidney area
A note from former Sidney residents Mr. and Mrs. Mel McCoy in Phoenix thanks local readers for subscriptions and praises the Beta Sigma Phi Founders Day coverage. The column lists visiting relatives and numerous Nebraskan connections, including University of Nebraska students and area stops in Lincoln and Goodland Kansas, plus upcoming moves and birthdays.
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Sidney
Mel McCoy
Phoenix
Ariz
Peetz High Student Chosen for Oregon Science Institute
Honored sophomore Vincent Fehringer of Peetz High School is one of fifty high school students nationwide selected to attend a science institute at Oregon State University in Corvallis. The program begins June 15 and covers Forestry and Wildlife Management.
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Vincent Fehringer
Peetz High School
Oregon State University
Corvallis
Ore
Wool Contest Opens July 1 for 100% Wool Garments
The Make It Yourself With Wool competition begins July 1 with entry forms available statewide. The program encourages girls to sew 100 percent American wool garments and compete in district and state shows en route to national finals in Denver in January 1969. Sub-debs to adults compete in pants, skirts, jumpers, pant-suits, and pant dresses across age groups, with state selection on December 13 in Cozad.
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Harvey Finke
Cozad
Ray Sall
Chappell
Nebraska
Denver
Hastings College Elects Miss Lea Nelson Historian
Miss Lea Nelson of Potter, a Hastings College freshman, was elected historian of the Chi Omega Psi sorority. Stephen J. Treinen, son of Mr and Mrs John N Treinen, was among 147 Regis College graduates at the 91st commencement on Monday May 19. The Very Rev Louis G Matellone S J presided and Frank Mankiewicz delivered the commencement address. Miss Mary Bonkiewicz, a sophomore majoring in business education, represented Phi Beta Lambda at the Fremont state convention. she placed second in typing.
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Lea Nelson
Potter
Chi Omega Psi Sorority
Hastings College
Miss Nelson
Stephen J. Treinen
John N. Treinen
Regis College
Louis G. Matellone
S.J
Frank Mankiewicz
Robert F. Kennedy
Mary Bonkiewicz
Phi Beta Lambda
Business Sorority
Kearney State College
Fremont
Bonkilewicz
Joe Bonkiewicz
Lodgepole
Tri County Officers To Serve Again
Officers of the Tri County Association for the Mentally Retarded were reelected at a regular meeting in the East Ward school Tuesday night. Reelected are Mrs Martin Grant president Mrs George Saab vice president Mrs Vincent Schmitt secretary and Mrs Louis Leal treasurer. The group discussed the state board of directors meeting at Lincoln in June with Mrs Leal set to represent Tri County. William Kelley Unit 19 administrator spoke on plans for the trainable mentally retarded program for next year and the potential cottage type school for students up to age 21. Stan Butkus of Lincoln joined in planning future initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-County Association For the
East Ward
Martin Grant
George Saab
Vincent Schmitt
Louis Leal
State Board of Directors
Lincoln
Leal
Tri-County
William Kelley
Unit 19
Stan Butkus
State Association
Xi Iota Has Installation Of Beta Sigma Phi Officers
Xi Iota chapter welcomed Mrs. Kenneth Fleming and Mrs. Robert Schaaf as guests to the May 13 regular meeting at Mrs. Robert Rauner s home. Outgoing president Mrs. George Niekum installed the 1969 1970 officers, with Mrs. Kaye Plenger as new president and officers including Mrs. Lloyd O Halloran vice president Mrs. Duane Golden secretary and Mrs. Robert Decker treasurer. After adjournment members and guests played bridge with prizes to Mrs. Ross Barker Mrs. Niekum and Mrs. Robert Schaaf. refreshments were served by the hostess and program committee.
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Ross Barker
Niekum
Robert Schaaf
Mrs Robinson Hosts Sorority Meeting
Mrs James Robinson hosted Alpha Iota Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority at her home last Thursday May 15. Mrs Dyle Dillon led the business session discussing state office candidates and proposed bylaw changes to be settled at the state convention June 6 7 and 8. Community projects were planned and convention preparations made. no further meetings are scheduled before the convention.
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James Robinson
Alpha Iota
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority
Dyle Dillon
Honeycomb Club Plans Summer Recess After Meeting
Mrs. Dallas McDuffee hosted the Honeycomb Extension Club meeting with guest Mrs. Bob Bilby. Members shared favorite fabrics, voted a $5 donation, and decided to dismiss for the summer. Next gathering Sept 15 at Mrs. Doug Harlan’s home with host Mrs. Robert Kruse. guest night includes salad supper and a wig display.
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Dallas McDuffee
Honeycomb Extension Club
Bob Bilby
Bert Young
Cheyenne County
America
Omaha
Doug Harlan
Robert Kruse
Hillside Ladies Golf Association Meet Wednesday
The Ladies Golf Association will meet Wednesday at 8 a m in the Pro Shop at Hillside Golf Course for coffee and rolls. All ladies who enjoy golfing are invited to attend.
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Ladies Golf Association
Hillside Golf Course
Country Club Dinner Dance Is Saturday
A smorgasbord dinner dance is set for this Saturday evening at the Sidney Country Club with the Rhythmics providing music. Members must have at least half of their 1969 dues paid and no delinquent accounts. May birthdays can claim a free club steak dinner. pool opens Memorial Day with chicken served for families starting at noon.
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Sidney Country Club
Joel Birner
Bill Rogers
E. W. Jimerson
Dana College Choir Set for Potter School Auditorium
The Dana College Choir will perform Monday at 8 p.m. in the Potter School Auditorium Potter with Potter Lutheran Church sponsoring. Rev Harlan A Brei of Sidney will preside. Dr Paul E Neve leads the choir in his 27th year and marks the 44th touring season with performances across the United States Canada and Europe.
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Dana College
Potter School
Potter
Potter Lutheran Church
Harlan A. Brei
Holy Trinity Lutheran
Sidney
Paul E. Neve
Northwestern University
School of Sacred Music
Union Seminary of New York
United States
Canada
Europe
Prayer Service Held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
A Pentecost service led by Mrs. Henry Dumler opened with The Spirit in Our Mist. Rev Harlan Brei gave the benediction as parishioners enjoyed fellowship, rolls, and coffee after the service. Several circles met later in May with devotions, films, and Genesis study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Henry Dumler
Harlan Brei
Harold Kieselhorst
Gene Lienemann
William Jallen
Eugene Meier
Jack Flohr
Les Landmesser
Arlo Jones
Harold Hyde
Alvin Bauer
Etta Block
Jess
Erma Niebaum
Brei
Ruth Circle
Church Loyal Room
Ken Whitefoot
Miss Schilreff Enters University of Colorado Nursing School
Tammy Schilreff daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Schilreff will attend the University of Colorado School of Nursing in Denver this fall part of the medical complex including Medicine Dentistry Pharmacy and other departments. She is a Nebraska sophomore active as YWCA Big Sister Kosmet Klub cast member Red Cross chairman and sorority Delta Gamma officer.
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Jim Countryman
University of Nebraska
Sam Countryman
University
Bonnie Countryman
Westminister
Calif
Don Hazelett
Goodland
Kaw
Tammy Schilreff
Robert Schilreff
University of Colorado School of Nursing
Denver
Colo
Eleanor Roosevelt Cancer Re
Miss Schilreff
YWCA
Kosmet Klub
College Red Cross
Landcaster Association For Retarded Children
Delta Gamma
Moncrief Receives State Economics Institute Scholarship
Kenneth F. Moncrief of Sidney High School earned a scholarship to a summer economics institute at Oklahoma State University from June 9 to August 1. Forty teachers from across the nation will study macroeconomics and develop plans to improve their courses. Institute sponsors include OSU Center for Economic Education, the National Science Foundation, and the Oklahoma Council for Economic Education.
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Pauline Kopecky
OSU College of Business Administration
Vincent Patrick
Tulsa Public Schools
Dr Cornelius Honored By American Academy of General Practice
Dr C J Cornelius Jr of 1116 10th Ave Kansas City has been re elected to active membership in the American Academy of General Practice, marking completion of 150 hours of accredited postgraduate study in the last three years. The academy, founded 1947 and based in Kansas City, promotes continuing education and helped establish the new family practice specialty.
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Kansas City
C. J. Cornelius, Jr
10Th Ave
American Academy of General Practice
National Association of Family Doctors
The
Academy
National Medical Association
Luther League Elects New Officers at Holy Trinity
Nathan Brei was elected President of the Luther League of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at a Sunday meeting in the church basement. Officers include Nancy Rex roth as vice president Debbie Fleming as secretary and Cynthia Studnicka as treasurer. The program featured a film on mental retardation and plans for summer church camp, a picnic, and a hayride. The league will meet only once a month in summer.
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Nathan Brei
Luther League of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Nancy Rexroth
Debbie Fleming
Cynthia Studnicka
Harlan Brei
League
Old Timers Meeting Held in National Guard Armory
Union Pacific Old Timers and Auxiliary held a dinner and regu lar meeting at the National Guard Armory with 46 members and guests. Mrs Gus Juedes and John Mc Henry led the business session. Mrs Les Landmesser won a Surprise Package. Entertainment featured Bunce prizes won by Therm Crawford and others. several honorary cards were presented to longtime members. Committees and upcoming picnics for June and July were announced.
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Union Pacific Old Timers
National Guard Armory
Gus Juedes
John McHenry
Les Landmesser
Paul Killion
Big Springs
J.T. Corder
Foster Cook
Arnold Walters
Fred Miller
Dix
H. W. Farnsworth
John Harding
C.E. Brown Bunce
Therm Crawford
Low
Crawford
Doris Norman
Dean DeLong
Poteter
Jack Curless
Lodge Pole
Roy Roos
Peetz Names City Girls State Delegates for Colorado
Peetz area American Legion Auxiliary Unit 134 announces six Peetz area girls as Girls State delegates for Colorado at Colorado Woman's College in Denver June 18 to 24. Evelyn Fehringer Deborah Schneider Leah Houser and alternates Jerri Roberts Jackie Lee Marostica Cynthia Karg were selected from Peetz Iliff and Crook High Schools based on leadership character scholarship and stability.
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Peetz
American Legion Auxiliary Unit
Colorado Woman’s College
Denver
Evelyn Fehringer
Deborah Schneider
Leah Houser
Miss Fehringer
Frank Fehringer
Jerri Roberts
Paul Roberts
Sidney
Peetz High School
Community event calendar May to June in Sidney area
A dense list of local events from May 24 to June 15 includes dances, pilots meeting, color films, officer elections, Newcomers gathering, Mother-Daughter Banquet, picnics, American Legion Auxiliary luncheons and wreath making, Gurley High School Alumni plans, Senior Citizens card party, Optimist Club lunch, Summer movies for children, Toastmasters, and a horse show. Details include venues like Sidney Country Club Vo-Tech drafting building Chateau Lodgepole East Ward School and Fort Sidney Motor Hotel with various times and hosting individuals.
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Vo-Tech
Dancers In Performance at Sidney Junior High School
The annual dance recital sponsored by the Zwickl School of Dance was held Sunday afternoon at the Sidney Junior High School Auditorium to benefit the Nebraska Crippled Children's Association. Director Mrs Eula Zwickl assisted by Mrs Mary Ann Aaron and Miss June Zwickl led a cast of many students including Kristi Bennett Clair Mehling Kristi Krueger Cheri Hyde and dozens more in performances.
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Zwickl School of Dance
Sidney Junior High School
Nebraska Crippled Children’s Association
Eula Zwickl
Mary Ann Aaron
June Zwickl
Kristi Bennett
Clair Mehling
Kristi Krueger
Cheri Hyde
Marci Bauman
RaNee Darnsteadt
Mavin Ba
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Neb
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Pat) Kennedy
Kearney
Larry Myers
Alliance
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Pensacola
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Ruth Kennedy
Alvis Kennedy
Tim
Pat
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Ed Sullivan
Oshkosh
Jack R. Knicely
E.C. Knicely
Susan Knicely
Nancy Kincely
Lynn Gottschalk
Mary Jane Gottschalk
Des Moines
Iowa
Des Moines Register
Miss Gottschalk
Bonnie Stayton
Nebraska Wesleyan University
John Stayton
Staytons
Bonnie
Gerald Day
Monte Vista
Independence, Mo
Day
Lee’s Department Store
Cheyenne, Wyo
Richard Gamel
Pasadena
Mr. Gamel
Burroughs Corporation
Richard Carter
Bridgeport, Ill
Rose
Mr.Carter
Marathon Oil Co
Earle Essex
Chadron
Newton
Essex
Continental General Insurance Co
Trudy Halle
Laramie, Wyo
Eugene Bonkiewicz
Cheyenne
Wyo
Fort Morgan
Bonkiewicz
Glenn E. Well
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Joe Bonkiewicz, Jr
Weller
E. D. Worden
Fred Beyer
Xi Iota
Mrs. Robinson
Honeycomb Club
Country Club
Dana
Holy Trinity
Ken Moncrief
Oklahoma
Dr. Cornelius
Telegraph
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Lois Rice
Elementary Advisory Council
Miss Rice
Frank Finney
Lynn Martin
Sidney High School
University of Nebraska, School of Nursing
King’s Daughters
Gretchen Pippitt
Chateau
Jack Tubbs
John SummerSe
Sidney Drove
A.J. Fenske
Harold Fitzwater
Lunol School
American Legion Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Francis DeBrunner
Legion Hall
Legion Rooms
Gurley High School
Wayne Russell
Gurley
Sidney Optimist Club
Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club
Clarence Correll
Box
Sidney Telegraph
11Th Ave
Debbie Krugman
Cynthia Jorgensen
Corrie Schilz
Todd Tumbleson
Monna Kieselhorst
Ricky Hecker
Lori Hecker
Susan Kuehn
Judy Wernseman
Darin Wright
Debbie Wait
Patty Hecht
Sheri Lopez
Jody Weinsman
Susanne Heizer
Jane Pelster
Susan Fecht
Cora Simmerman
Eileen Tobin
Jarma Zilmer
Melanie Rohde
Janice Tobin
Sally Garcia
Julie Wait
Beth Gretch
Joan
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