Local social notes from Kimball and area families
Around the Town items chronicle Kimball graduation activities and future plans for Karen Gentry, daughter of the Gentries, and Concordia State Teachers College. It covers several families traveling to Fremont, Ceresco, and Lincoln for reunions and visits, plus the Watersons returning from California, Stibleys hosting in Las Cruces, and multiple weekend gatherings and Delta Zeta events at Colorado State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Brauer
Dwayne Brauer
Christine
Kimball
Kimball High School
Karen K. Gentry
Carol Gentry
Gentry
Concordia State Teachers College
Seward
Delta Zeta Sorority
Colorado State College, Greeley
Art Pelster
Jan
Highland Park
Pelsters
Former Sidney Resident Dies On Friday
Vaughn Burgess about 53, a former Sidney resident now of Roggen Colorado, died Friday night in his sleep of a heart attack. Former Marathon Oil Co. employee. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Tuesday May 26 in Fort Collins. Burial in Fort Collins Cemetery. Pallbearers Henry Meyer and Ed Smigel, both of Sidney. Survived by widow Gwendolyn, son Dean of Denver, daughter Vaughnette Kidslater of Greeley, and four grandchildren. Meyer and Smigel leave tomorrow for Fort Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Vaughn Burgess
Roggen
Colo
Marathon Oil Co
Fort Collins
Henry Meyer
Ed Smigel
Burgess
Gwendolyn
Dean
Denver
Marathon
Vaughnette Kidslater
Greeley
Meyer
Water Adds at First, Then Sugar Melts in Caramel
Cautionary note advises gradually adding water to hot caramelized sugar to slow sputtering and prevent splashes. Guidance emphasizes slow addition and steady heat control to avoid burns and eruptions during caramel preparation.
Census Update Shows 36 Patients In Care Across Town
As of May 25 at 7 am thirty five patients plus one baby remain in the nursery. The list of admitted includes Sidney Thorton Plum, Mrs. Clara McNish, Charles Krueger, Mrs. Larry Gilstrap, Frances Wiegand, Mrs. Douglas Stiles, Anton Meick, Mrs. Gerald Franklin, Linda Woodward, Debbie Thurston, William Watts. Lodges Pole and others are noted in brief entries with names from Cheyenne, Hannibal, Seattle, and Kansas City. Dismissals include R. D. Brown, Mrs. William Kinnersley and daughter, Mrs. Jesse Tafolla, Mrs. Gerald Pebley, Raymond Anthony, Melvin Drake, Entimo Trujillo, Mrs. Douglas Stiles, Mrs. Robert Buxbaum, Jane Ann Gerler, Harry Pokrwinski, Ernest Hansen, Mrs. Larry Loebe and son, Mrs. Belle Mann, Thorton Plum, Pauline Lake. List also mentions Potter Larry Larson and several others. BOOST NEBRASKA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Thorton Plum
Clara McNish
Charles Krueger
Larry Gilstrap
Frances Wiegand
Douglas Stiles
Anton Meick
Gerald Franklin
Linda Woodward
Debbie Thurston
William Watts
Lodgepole
Thomas Bale
Cheyenne
Wyo
Clyde Winters
Hannibal
Lewis Rhoades
Seattle
Wash
Harold Manning
Kansas City
J.S. Geizel Gering
Don Tilton
R. D. Brown
William Kinnersley
Jesse Tafolla
Gerald Pebley
Raymond Anthony
Melvin Drake
Entimo Trujillo
Robert Buxbaum
Jane Ann Gerler
Harry Pokrwinski
Ernest Hansen
Larry Loebe
Belle Mann
Pauline Lake
Potter
Larry Larson
Michael Namath
Tommy Bale
Alan Luxa
Frances Duncan
Chappell
Howard Christensen
Two Sidney Girls Chosen for July Tomahawk Encampment
Sidney High School sophomores Peggy Jelinek and Chris Cramer were selected from Guiding Star Council to join eight Scouts at the Patrol Encampment July 1925 at Tomahawk Ranch near Denver. Ninety six girls will form four patrols with unit-wide cooking, music, forums, drama and nature activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Tomahawk Ranch
Denver
Peggy Jelinek
D. C. Jelinek
Chris Cramer
R. L. Cramer
Sidney High
Mile- Hi Girl Scout Council
Sidney Troop
Peggy
Chris
Goodall Cedar Point
Ogallala
National Forest
Guiding Star Council
Lewellen
Curtis
North Platte
Cedar Point
Top Grad Bowman Weds and Army Honor Highlight
Top graduate Specialist Fourth Class Ed ward H. Bowman aged 21 son of Mr and Mrs John E Bowman of Sidney earned the Maxwell D Taylor Award as the top student among 300 graduates at the Defense Language Institute Presidio of Monterey California He received personal praise from Colonel Richard J Long commander for mastering Vietnamese He is a Sidney High School and Chadron State College alum who enlisted in November 1962 After a short leave he will report to helicopter school at Fort Worth Texas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Bowman
John E. Bowm
Sidney
Defense Language Institute
Presidio of
Monterey
Calif
Bowman
Maxwell D. Taylor
Richard J. Long
Sidney High School
Chadron State College
Army
Fort Walters
Texas
Nebraskans Among UW Class of 541 Graduates
About 541 University of Wyoming students are listed as candidates for bachelor’s degrees to be awarded at spring commencement on June 1. The group includes graduates from 74 Wyoming cities, 30 other states, and six foreign nations. Nebraskans featured include Robert D. Rennick with a BS in arts and sciences, Patricia Lillian Miller of Oshkosh with a BS in arts and sciences, Mucho Berri Bulka of Lisco with a BA in arts and sciences, and Stephen Lee James of Kimball with a BS in agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Wyoming
Wyoming
Robert D. Rennick
Patricia Lillian Miller
Oshkosh
Mucho Berri Bulka
Lisco
Stephen Lee James
Kimball
Local births in Minden and Denver areas announced
Laurel Ann Larson born May 13 in a Minden hospital weighing seven pounds nine and a half ounces. Brother Mike is five. Grandparents Harold P OConnor of Sidney and William Larson of Plattsmouth. William Dean Rath born May 20 at 12 42 a m in Memorial Hospital weighing six pounds three and a half ounces. Sister Cindy four. Grandparents Edwin Rath Jr and Sr of St Francis Kansas Floyd Hale Loveland Colorado. Great grandparents J D Rath Mary Friehling Fred Pohlenz Harold Hale. Charles Robert Babcock born May 20 in Denver Hospital weighing seven pounds two ounces. Siblings Andrea Maurice Dorothy Nanette. Grandparents John Cooper Oma Babcock Humboldt Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dean Rath
Edwin Rath Jr
William Dean
Memorial Hospital
Cindy
Edwin Rath Sr
St. Francis, Kan
Floyd C. Hale
Loveland
Colo
J. D. Rath
Mary Friehling
Haigler
Fred Pohlenz
Harold C. Hale
Charles Robert Babcock
Joel E. Babcock
South Newland
Denver
Sidney
Charles Robert
Andrea
Maurice
Dorothy
Nanette
John Cooper
Oma Babcock
Humboldt
Neb
Stuffed Franks With Potato Mash Guide
Recipe notes say two cups mashed potatoes seasoned with salt and butter can fill six to eight frankfurters. Slit the wieners lengthwise halfway, open, and pack with the potato mix. Bake hot or broil until hot and potatoes browned.
Saturday Shower For Miss Maley
Miss Marilyn Maley was guest of honor at a Saturday shower in the First Methodist Church social hall. Hostesses included Mrs. C D Webster and others. Sixty guests attended, with out of town visitors from Boulder. Miss Maley and Robert Donnelly, both University of Colorado students, will marry June 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Maley
First Methodist Church
C. D. Webster
Lloyd Carr
T. R. Tillotson
Alvin Duis
C. A. Story
Raymond Maley
George Moore
Dale Maley
Wayne Maley
Boulder
Cole
Donna Allen
Sharon Brestel
Dalton
Corinne Vizina
Miss Maley
Maley
Robert Donnelly
University of Colorado, Boulder
Brownie Troop 45 Plans Day Camp Activities
Brownie Troop 45 met at James Edwards home with Mrs Spearow and Mrs Aufdengarten teaching knot tying and other Day Camp activities. Thirteen members registered for Camp. They made pixie hats from brown bandanas to take to Day Camp and Diana Jo Spearow provided treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Edwards
Merle Spearow
Otto Aufdengarten
Diana Jo Spearow
Sharon Lindell To Be Honored At Fremont Shower
Miss Sharon Lindell of Sidney a Midland College student will be honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower tonight in Fremont. Hosts are Mrs Eileen Waye and Mrs Denny Zakovec of Fremont. Mother of the bride Mrs Lowry Lindell Sidney will attend. guests include relatives and friends. Lindell plans to marry Keith Fiscus of Avoca Iowa in June. he also attends Midland College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Lindell
Sidney
Midland College
Fremont
Eileen Waye
Denny Zakovec
Lowry Lindell
Miss Lindell
Keith Fiscus
Avoca
Iowa
NARCE Meets In VFW Home Chapter 892 Leaders
The newly formed NARCE Chapter 892 held a Wednesday meeting at the VFW Post Home with President Marshall Larkins leading prayer and the pledge. Officers include Henry Chandler as vice president Clarence Cox secretary treasurer and G C McAlexander chaplain. The group aims to unite retired civil employees for backing legislation and invites all retired government workers to join. next meeting is June 17 at 2 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Civil Employees
VFW Post Home
Marshall Larkins
Mr. Larkins
Henry Chandler
Clarence Cox
G. C. McAlexander
Peetz High Graduates Class of 15
A class of 15 graduates from Peetz High School were honored in commencement exercises. The program included invocations by pastors, a Salutatory by Jeanne George, a main address by James R. Leh, and a Valedictory by Gary French. Scholarships were awarded to multiple students. 13 plan to pursue college, business school, nursing, or related fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peetz High School
Omahr Foxhaven
Marjie Gillham
Raymond Scott
Jeanne George
Cindy Williams
James R. Leh
Sterling
E. W. Maurer
Colorado
Gary French
Colorado State College
Greeley
Northeastern Junior College
Beryl Leckler
Colorado University
Boulder
Fred French
Sidney Beauty Academy
Judy Sperry
Nancy Segelke
Francis Roelle
Board of Education
Karen DuBois
Mary Lou Fehringer
Andrew Gerrge
Jeanne Gerrge
Sandra Headley
John
Sidney Man Is Omaha U Grad
The largest graduating class in the history of the University of Omaha, 867 students, will receive degrees at the 55th annual Commencement Monday, June 1. Bryan B. Bockelman, 1512 Osage St., Sidney, is a candidate to receive a Master of Sciences degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Omaha
Bryan B. Bockelman
Osage St
Sidney
4 H Clubs HELPING HAND Organizes May 16 Meeting
Helping Hand organized its 4 H club on May 16 at Mrs Don Wright home with Cyndy Elsen elected President. Jeannette Sterling new vice president Kathy Wright secretary Nancy Elsen reporter. Projects are Lets Bake and Lets Make a Skirt and Blouse. Kathy Wright Linda Sawicki to demonstrate muffins at next meeting Deanna Bruns to bring drinks for May 28 meeting noted by Cyndy Elsen reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helping Hand
Don Wright
Cyndy Elsen
Jeanette Sterling
Kathy Wright
Nancy Elsen
Linda Sawicki
Deanna Bruns
Peetz Honors 1964 Graduates at Commencement
Peetz High School honored its 1964 graduates with Gary French as valedictorian and Jeanne Gertge as salutatorian. They gave addresses at the commencement exercises held Thursday evening in the school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peetz High School
Gary French
Jeanne Gertge
WSCS Circles Organize at First Methodist Church
WSCS at First Methodist organizes weekly circles for the coming season with morning and afternoon sessions led by Mrs. W. E. Henke. Circle 1 through Circle 7 establish chairs treasurers and spiritual life heads, with guest Mrs. Lloyd Carr outlining budget and pledge details and a corsage given to missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
W. E. Henke
Earl Yarnell
Oren Cox
Ward Johnson
Harold Lyngholm
Albin Olson
John Dissmore
WSCS
Hilbert Borcher
Kenneth Bagby
Ivan Adams
Spiritual Life
Dale Kinney
David Ells
Elmer Holtman
Chris Jorgensen 91 Celebrated at Memorial Rest Home
A Sunday noon picnic dinner at Memorial Rest Home honored resident Chris Jorgensen for his 91st birthday. Family members attended including Clarence Dormas Ruth Ann Mable Jorgensen Roger Jorgensen Cynthia Sue Charles Smith Alvin Dorman Donna and Judy Weimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Rest Home
Chris Jorgensen
Clarence Dormas
Ruth Ann
Mable Jorgensen
Roger Jorgensen
Cynthia Sue
Charles Smith
Alvin Dorman
Donna
Judy Weimer
Extension Club Plans Guest Day In June
Plainview Mrs Arno Thomas was hose less for the May 20 meeting with eight members present. Nancy Peetz attended as a guest and Mrs Donald Deaver presided. Plans were made for the annual guest day party on June 10 with the Yearbook committee in charge. A regular June meeting will not be held and due to small membership no booth at the Hospital Bazaar in October. They will contribute 10 to the rummage sale or other project. Death in the Garden was read by Mrs Stewart Brown. Recreation was arranged by Mrs James Deaver with prizes to Mrs Frank Morey and Mrs Bob Lafler. Next regular meeting September 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arno Thomas
Nebraska
Nancy Peetz
Donald Deaver
Stewart Brown
James Deaver
Frank Morey
Bob Lafler
Honey Substitution Requires Less Liquid In Baking
When honey replaces sugar in recipes the added liquid must be reduced to keep moisture balance. The adjustment helps maintain texture and prevents overly wet results, with attention to sweetness and browning impact.
Scholarship Awarded to Miss Kathryn Schwartz at Mount Marty College
Kathryn Schwartz, a 1964 St. Patrick Academy graduate from Sidney, has received a partial tuition scholarship for 1964-65 at Mount Marty College Yankton Is. D. The award is renewable annually pending scholastic standing. She was also named an alternate for the Catholic Daughters of America Court Mother Seton scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Schwartz
St. Patrick Academy
Mount Marty College
Yankton
Is. D
M. Verona Kessler
Miss Schwartz
Catholic Daughters of America
Loin wealth stuffing prep on Shawn cutting board
To prepare loin wealth stuffing, place the Shawn cutting board. With a sharp knife split in half to the bone to create a pocket to hold the stuffing. After the chops are stuffed, tooth picks can be used to hold ends together.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sharon
Lindell
Ceresco
Robert Hassle
California
William Waterson
Turlock
Nancy
Ed Haupt
Joe Stibley
Las Cruces
N. M
Clarence G. Hare
Lowell
Susan
Broken Bow
Dennis Carland
David Weller
Omaha
Herman Carland
Frank Boyle
Frontier
Lincoln
Clarence Brittain
Ruby Gable
Boyle
Weeping Water
Frank Trowbridge
Mary Lee
Cozad
York
Boulder, Colo
Mrs
Fostrat
Duis
U.S. Army
Ernest Edwin Vernon
Linda Hirshberg
Murray R. McCumber
Washington,d. C
Henry Jording
A. R. Vernon
Oberlin
Kan
Max Kors
Christ Episcopal Church
C. A. Shaffer
Vernon
Murfin Drilling Co
Laurel Ann Larson
Mike
Harold P.o’connor
William Larson
Plattsmouth
Larson
Dane O’connor
Narce
Peetz High
Sidney Man
Omaha U Grad
Fort Sidney Colonels
Sidney Country Club
Harold King
William Fankhauser
Circle
Elwood Lostroh
Leslie Sabin
Ed Andersen
C. V. Strandberg
C. A.story
George Bennett
Marvin Anthony
Charles Walker
Jesse Wortman
Lou Houge
Esther Goranson
F, L, B. Goodwin
M, O. Baker
Harvey Vizina
Ken McMillen
George Hare
Carl Cornelius
Marvin Boehmer
Frank Finney
Bill Christy
Dan Rown
Rowan
Circle 7
Glenn Ackerson
Ara Brown
Elsie Carlson
Ralph Welch
Plainview
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