Sidney Highlights From Around Town Social News
A sweep of weekend visits and travel across Sidney features Mr and Mrs Carl Crouse in Lincoln for Education and Oratorical Contest committee meetings and Parents Day at the University of Nebraska. Ed Nelson and Esther Goranson host Sidney visitors while Wheatbelt manager Charles Ham tours St Louis and Grand Island. Verdell Zimmer enlists in the Nebraska National Guard, and A1c James L Hare arrives at Keesler AFB for leave before six months of training. The item also notes family visits, a deer hunt, a Community Betterment award banquet, and Sidney firemen attending the Interstate Volunteer Firemen’s Association meeting in Dix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Crouse
Lincoln
The
American Legion
Department of Nebraska
University of Nebraska
Tom
Sharon
George Coleman
Mike
Georgianne
Grand Island
George Young
Esther Goranson
Charles E. Ham
Wheatbelt
St. Louis
Vernon Goranson
Scottsbluff
Verdell R. Zimmer
Arlie C. Ickler
Sidney
Nebraska National Guard
168Th Artillery
Jack Laimer
Darrell Hunt
Bill Keenan
Dessie McNurlin
Keenan
Marvin McNurlin
Gurley
McNurlin
John Hinrichs
Cosmet Club
Dave
Kappa Sigs
James L. Hare
Keesler Afb
Biloxi
Miss
Clarence G. Hare
David Weller
Omaha
Dennis Carland
Broken Bow
Wayne Weller
Denver
Aic Hare
Engaged Cheryl Schnell to Larry Nelson
Mr and Mrs Louis Schnell announce the engagement of their daughter Cheryl to Larry Nelson son of Dr and Mrs H C Nelson A December wedding is planned Cheryl 1964 graduate of Sidney High School was Mu Alpha Theta secretary De Molay Sweetheart freshman at Kearney State Teachers College secretary treasurer of her class recording secretary for Alpha Phi He is a 1963 Sidney High School graduate senior year band president sophomore Hastings College Eta Psi Lambda Society both active in school affairs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheryl Schnell
Louis Schnell
Cheryl
Larry Nelson
H. C
Nelson
Miss Schnell
Sidney High School
Mu Alpha Theta
de Molay
Kearney State Teachers College
Alpha Phi Sorority
Hastings College
Eta Psi Lambda Society
Band Auxiliary Rummage Sale At Elks Auditorium
The Band Auxiliary of Sidney High School Band will hold a rummage sale in the Elks Auditorium Friday and Saturday November 20 and 21. Doors open at 9 a.m. Friday to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. Coffee and rolls will be served Friday morning. The Elks donate the space to support youth work in Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney High School
Elks
Sidney
Elks Auditorium
Val Peters Celebrates Eighth Birthday Party
Val Peters son of Mr and Mrs Al Peters celebrated his eighth birthday Saturday morning at the Peters home. Hostesses were his mother and sisters Kerry and Vicki. Guests included Steven Truss Brad Belden Larry and Terry Lurber Tom Baack David Maine Steven Couch and Kim Peters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Val Peters
al Peters
Kerry
Vicki
Peters
Steven Truss
Brad Belden
Larry
Terry Lurber
Tom Baack
David Maine
Steven Couch
Kim Peters
Local Club and Scout Events Notice for Nov 17 30
District committee meeting for neighborhood chairs of Guiding Star Girl Scout Council at Mrs. W. J. Ellison home at 9 30 a m Tuesday. Wednesday 9 30 a m Girl Scout leaders meeting at Presbyterian Church Educational building 14th and Linden 6 00 p m Rebekah covered dish dinner Odd Fellow hall 7 30 p m Rebekah Lodge 66 meets with Helen Neef Omaha guest. Friday Saturday Nov 20 21 Band Auxiliary Rummage sale Elks Auditorium 9 5 Friday 9 12 Saturday. Saturday Nov 21 Prairie Schooners Square Dance Club National Guard Armory 6 30 p m covered dish dinner and dance. Monday Nov 30 Boy Scout Parents Day Potter Youth Center 7 p m Court of Honor bring covered dish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guiding Star Girl Scout Council
W. J. Ellison
Presbyterian Church Educational
14Th and
Linden
Sidney
Rebekah
Odd Fellow Hall
Rebekah Lodge 66
Helen Neef
Rebekah Assembly of Nebraska
Omaha
Prairie Schooners Square Dance Club
National Guard Armory
Potter
Sorority Gamma Tau meets at Schoonover home
Gamma Tau chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority gathered Nov 12 at Mrs. Dale Schoonover's home with seven members and one guest, Mrs. J L Tepner. They planned philanthropic efforts for the year and will adopt a Memorial Rest Home resident in Sidney. Gifts and visits will continue on holidays. A pledge and jewel pin ceremony with dinner is set for Nov 19 at Fort Sidney Motor Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamma Tau Chapter
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Gamma Tau
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority
Dale Schoonover
J. L. Tepner
Memorial Rest Home
Sidney
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Make It With Wool Contest Held In Sidney Nebraska
The eighth annual Make It Yourself With Wool show took place November 14 at the 4-H building in Sidney with District 1 including 17 counties. Anita Lou Quinn won Division A, Vicki Miller was the Division A alternate, and several Division B and C winners and alternates were named. District 1 sponsors and judges, modeling participants, and coordinating committee were listed along with many local communities represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Sidney
Anita Lou Quinn
Vicki Miller
Alliance
Kearney
Gwen Nelson
Dalton
Donna Shaner
Morrill
Kathie Kayton
Gordon
Swift and Company
First National Bank
Mitchell
Scottsbluff National Bank
Greenlee’s
Town & County Dry Goods
Scottsbluff
L. B. Murphy Co
Scottsbluff and Chadron
Gavin Feeding
Scottsbluff Home Economists
J. C. Penney Co
Brownie Notes Meeting Discusses Phone Usage and Treats
Brownie troop held a November 12 meeting at Mrs Otto Auf dengarten's home led by President Lila Willis. Reports were given by the secretary treasurer and scrap book chair. Members enjoyed games chosen by the game committee and songs led by the song committee. The group learned correct telephone usage with equipment provided by the telephone company. Treats were brought by Sharon Dilley and Darcy Kruse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Aufdengarten
Lila Willis
Sharon Dilley
Darcy Kruse
Lodgepole WSCS Plans Bazaar and Christmas Events
Lodgepole WSCS met Nov 12 with nineteen members. They aimed for 25 percent membership growth, planned a Dec 2 bazaar and turkey dinner in the Legion Hall, and will host wedding receptions for Joyce Wit Wagaman and other duties. Circle groups, readings, and devotional lessons were scheduled. The St Patrick’s wedding of Joyce Marie Wit and Carroll Wagaman occurred Nov 7 in Sidney with a full ceremony and reception. attendees and family Details followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Lodgepole Methodist Church
Clarence Meyer
Meyer
Missionary Education
R. N. Huff
Korea
World Outlook
Spiritual Life
Legion Hall
Russell Olson
Dave Rentz
Jackie Lindley
Jane Meyer
Harold Hornbloom
Paul Smith
Jesus
E. K. Yanney
Robert Reese
Ruby Bates
Lodgepole
WSCS
Charles Wise
Horace Quinn
Christ
A. C. Peterson
Lodgepole Wscs
Harold Isley
Forrest Tremain
Cox Rites Held for Clarence E Cox at First Methodist
Funeral services for Clarence E. Cox, 70, were held at 2 PM Monday in the First Methodist Church with Rev. John Stayton officiating. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery as IOOF rites were conducted at the church. Pallbearers included Elza Wolverton, Kermit Brumbaugh, Harry Helzer, Rex Wolvin, Earl Cruise and Wilbur Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence E. Cox
First Methodist
John Stayton
Greenwood Cemetery
Gehrig & Son Funeral Home
Elza Wolverton
Kermit Brumbaugh
Harry Helzer
Rex Wolvin
Earl Cruise
Wilbur Bennett
Honeycomb Extension Club plans Christmas party and gifts
The Honeycomb Extension Club met at Mrs. Dale Erlewine’s home with seven members and one guest. Roll call noted each member’s planned cookie for the Christmas exchange. Mrs. Wes Bills was elected secretary treasurer, replacing Mrs. E G Garcia who is leaving. Dec 19 party tied to couples and a dollar gift exchange. Committee picks include Mrs. John Hart, Mrs. Erlewine, and Mrs. John Henkel for refreshments and entertainment. handicraft lesson given. table at Nov 20 workshop for Christmas items. Mrs. Harry Henkel to host Dec 14 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honeycomb Club
Honeycomb Extension Club
Dale Erlewine
Elroy Swanstrom
Wes Bills
E. G. Garcia
Sidney
Ak-Sar-Ben
John Hart
Erlewine
John Henkel
Robert Young
Harry Henkel
Potter Church Mother-Daughter Banquet Featured Cinderella Theme
The First Lutheran Church of Potter hosted a Mother-Daughter Banquet on Wednesday evening November 11 serving dinner to 95 attendees. Decor featured Cinderella imagery including a castle, midnight clock, pumpkin coaches and glittery details. Entertainment included a reading Primderella and the Dince, poems, a skit Dorothy’s Shoes, and group singing led by Mrs. Warrenburg.
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First Lutheran Church
Benjamin Warrenburg
40th Wedding Anniversary Celebration At Spearow Home
A group of friends gathered at Mr and Mrs H Glenn Spearow to honor their 40th wedding anniversary. The evening featured Court Whist and a ruby compote as a gift. Guests included couples from Mrs Spearows Handy Fixers Extension Club: Ura and Mrs Brown Ken and Mrs Bagby Ruby and Mrs Munderloh Forrest and Mrs Belieu Francis and Mrs Hiner Ed and Mrs Bauman and Louis and Mrs Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Dirks
Auburn
Dirks
George Young
Youngs
Harold Young
Boise
Idaho
Robert Thurston
Ogden
Utah
Goldie Gorham
George Youngs
Dewey Dirks
Dalton
H. Glenn Spearow
Mrs.Spearow
Ruby
Spearows
Spearow
Handy Fixers Extension Club
Ura Brown
Ken Bagby
Ruby Munderloh
Forrest Belieu
Francis Hiner
Ed Bauman
Louis Johnson
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Sid Sherfey
Martin Feisterman
Daryl Orr
Lela Campbell
Everett Lane
Oshkosh
Betty Delph
Seattle
Wash
Rick Taylor
George Taylor
Ric
Lusk
Wyo
Roger Rogers
Chadron
Jerry Miller
Charley Miller
Firesteel
S. Dak
Frank Hengl
Arnold H. Muehling
Lutheran Brotherhood
Fraternal Insurance Society
Writer’s Manor
Don Howard
Ft. Collins
E. L. Uptegrove
Floyd Sanks
Ben Spade
York
Nebraska Water Pollution Control Association
Louie Schnell
Interstate Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Dix
Harvey Vizina
Dan Frerichs
Hank Schoenholtz
Virgil Greever
Floyd Stahr
Chappell
Don Hume
Don
Linda
Cecil
Jerry Walsh
Kearney Teachers College
Carol Stystal
Bill Link
Anita Lu Quinn
Ginny Dunn
Ogallala
Sandra Cavitt
Frances Yount
Gering
Telegraph
John Cromer
Wesley Biehl
Lexington
Clifford Davison
Clifford Webster
John Blundell
Dale Flora
Robert Rexroth
Cramer
Biehl
DelRae Beerman
Cheyenne County
Division A
Linda Thayer
Merrill
Kathryn Strauch
Kathryn Simmons
Susan Herboldsheimer
Division B
Ruth Ann Dorman
Marlaine Walker
Judy Weimer
Whitney
Darlene Arnen
Bridgeport
Carolyn Barling
Pam Betzold
Gail Martin
Margaret Simmons
Kathy Woten
Jeanne Woten
Lorraine McKee
Minatare
Jan Emery
Elizabeth Faith
Barbara Kurz
Janet Wait
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Joyce Marie Wit
Carroll G. Wagaman
Robert Wit
Selina Wagaman
Bernard Nelson
Helen Spencer
Diana Gipfert
Janice Wut
Donna Ray Young
Alvin Miles
Gerald Larson
Greg Riesner
LeRoy Ogden
Colorado
Wagaman
Overland Cafe
National Guard
Elm
Dude’s
Wit
Lloyd Kealey
Ted Golka
Mr. and
Mrs
Carroll G. Wagaman Photo
Schou
East Ward School
Troop 200
Mary Snyder
Patty Spaeth
Roxanne Russ
Cheri Curless
Sheila Brown
Cathy Stone
Joy Reed
Betty Glassburn
Cynthia Bernica
Linda Schilz
Cecilia Beisner
Patty Brauer
Potter Church
Ray Wiekhorst
Jeannie Woten
Bob Aue
Wayne Larson
Wiekhorst
Warrenburg
Johnson
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