Around The Town Outreach in Sidney a Thanksgiving visit
A string of visitors arrives in Sidney including Becky Bohac of Kimball and Joe Christensen’s visitors from Plentywood and Fort Morgan kin. Army and family news mix with local gatherings, weddings, and a dedication event in Emmitsburg as Sister Mary Ellen Kelley Memorial Hall is unveiled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becky Bohac
Kimball
Sidney
James Bohac
Opal Kretz
Becky
Marjorie Kretz
Joe Christensen
Plentywood
Mont
Christensen
Merle Krugman
Robert Jamison
Jack Jamison
Jamison
Mae Marsh
Fort Morgan
Colo
Mrs Spencer Given Office As Nebraska Music Teachers Secretary
Mrs Helen Spencer of Sidney becomes secretary for the Nebraska Music Teachers Association. She was among officers chosen at the Omaha convention, including James Bastion president Audun Ravnan first vice president Myron Cohen second vice president and Mrs William Bailey treasurer. Spencer also joined the Associations Certification Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Spencer
Sidney
Nebraska Music Teachers Association
Omaha
James Bastion
Doane College
Audun Ravnan
Lincoln
Myron Cohen
William Bailey
Spencer
The
Association
Cub Scout News DEN 1 PACK 82 Fort Sidney trip and Nov events
Den 1 Pack 82 met Nov 4 at the den mother’s home for a museum visit to Fort Sidney and a marker stop at the Fort Sidney site, then toured a missile site with Pat Goen supplying treats. Nov 11 opened with the Pledge, discussed Genius Packs, and practiced for the pack meeting before ending with the living circle. Nov 18 made pilgrim nutcaps for hospital care. Larry Lurber and Pat Goen provided treats. ongoing Genius kits work noted. PACK 89 held a monthly meeting with several awards, Bobcat badges, and den-run skits and openings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
den Mother’s
Fort Sidney
Sidney
Pat Goen
Terry Lurber
Larry Lurber
Pack 89
Cub Scouts
Jack Fish
Scott Young
Randy Jobman
Tommy Baack
Scott Robinson
Jack Thorpe
Mike Palmer
Larry Kieselhorst
Bill Rankin
Bill Lybarger
Steven Pate
Denner
Randy Ohlbrecht
Larry Gass
Den 3
Den 2
Dens 4
Guiding Star Council Names New Executive Director
The Neighborhood Council of Guiding Star Girl Scout Council met in Sidney with Mrs. Warren Ellison presiding. Fred Armstrong was named executive director at the last Ogallala meeting. Mrs R A Goodall donated a lakeside cabin for Scout use. Co chairs Elwood Pederson and William Palmer replace Koeneke for the Nut Sale on November 23. A family get together will run March 7 to 12 during Scout Week. Christmas carol program set for December 21 at the county courthouse from 7 to 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guiding Star Girl Scout Council
Presbyterian Educational
Warren Ellison
Ogallala
Fred Armstrong
Guiding Star Council
R. A. Goodall
Lake McConaughey
Girl Scouts
Elwood Pederson
William Palmer
William Koeneke
Sidney Girl Scouts
Court House
Sidney
Den 2 Pack 82 Meeting Report
The group met on Tuesday with Brad Belden leading the flag salute. They made paper airplanes and held a race, including refreshments. Den Mothers drove to Country Club Heights to deliver Gamble circulars. Jon Johnson, reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brad Belden
Country Club Heights
Jon Johnson
Nebraska youths win academic and leadership honors
Arlys Boese of Sidney is elected chaplain in Willard sorority at Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln as a freshman. Dick Harr of Potter is named sergeant-at-arms for Theta Chi pledge class at Wesleyan. Twenty-one Chadron State College seniors earn Who\u2019s Who in American Colleges and Universities for 1964 65 with two Sidney natives among them. Kathy Schwartz of Yankton Mount Marty College represents in Vermillion Intercollegiate Speech Contest, earning superior ratings and joining the college chorus as makeup editor. Sandra Redfern practices teaching in Sidney. Dean Kurth of Gurley initiates with Delta Sigma Pi at the University of Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlys Boese
Armour Boese
Sidney
Willard
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln
Dick Harr
Theta Chi
Harr
Wesleyan
Dean Harr
Potter
Chadron State College
Telegraph
Jack E. Bishop
Earl Bishop
Philip Andrew Ham
Charles E Ham
Chadron
Sandra Redfern
Kathy Schwartz
Keith Schwartz
Mount Marty College
Yankton
S. Dak
Vermillion
Kathy
the Angelus
Dean Kurth of Gurley
Alpha Delta
Delta Sigma Pi
University of Nebraska
New Guardian Installed At Jobs Daughters Bethel 25
Bethel 25 held a Wednesday evening ceremony at the Masonic Temple to install Mrs. Henry Reitz as Guardian with Honored Queen Lynn Robinson presiding. A reception honored Lynn Robinson and many guests from Bridgeport Sidney Kimball and Alliance. one hundred thirty attendees enjoyed performances by Cindy Wolf Mary Ann Mahaffey Patty Echternach Terry Gass and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Job
Bethel
Masonic Temple
New Guardian
Henry Reitz
Lynn Robinson
W. J. Robinson
Queen of Jobs
Jobs Daughters
Reitz
Herb Ledbetter
Dist
Bridgeport Jobs
Ledbetter
Bridgeport Bethel
Sidney Bethel
James Bricker
Guardian
Helen Willey
Alliance
Jennifer Miller
Beverly Iverson
Bridgeport
Supreme
Debra Panning
Kimball
Elmer Ladine
Eastern Star
Providence
Elmer Hartman
Cindy Wolf
Mary Ann Mahaffey
Kathy Spearow
Terry Gass
Patty Echternach
Lynne Robinson
Becky Ladine
Rebekahs Elect Helzer Noble Grand in Sidney Lodge
Rebekah Lodge No 66 met on Wednesday November 18 electing Mrs Katie Helzer Noble Grand for the coming year. E W Augenstein selected Vice Noble Grand. Gene Morris led the meeting with guests from Rose Rebekah 139 of Omaha welcomed. They donated a Thanksgiving gift to the Odd Fellow home in York and planned the Christmas party for December 12 at 7 30 p m with Past Noble Grands having a Friday December 11 party. A 6 30 p m covered dish dinner preceded in the lodge basement with 18 members and four guests present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney’s
Rebekah Lodge No. 66
Katie Helzer
Noble Grand
E. W. Augenstein
Noble
Gene Morris
Helen Neef
Rebekah Assembly of Nebraska
Mildred Dibble
Rose Rebekah Lodge 139
Omaha
Odd Fellow
York
OES Kensington Hosts Dessert Luncheon at Masonic Temple
OES Kensington met Tuesday afternoon at the Masonic Temple for a dessert luncheon with 21 in attendance. Mrs Ara Brown led a short business session. Next meeting will be a Christmas covered dish dinner. Prizes went to Mrs Keith Simpson for high bridge and Mrs Frank Longan for high canasta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OES Kensington
Masonic Temple
Roland Biggs
Robert Hiett
Ara Brown
Keith Simpson
Frank Longan
Presbyterian Women's Ass'n Circles Meet in November
The Presbyterian Women Association circles met Thursday November 19 with lessons on Fulfill Your Ministry. Miriam Circle and Mrs Floyd Miller hosted seven members with J W Johnson leading. Rachel Circle at Mrs E W Barnes had seven members with Mrs William Fankhauser guiding devotions and lesson. Mary Elizabeth Circle at Mrs Ernest Seeger hosted nine members with Mrs Ross Barker leading devotions. Ruth Circle at Mrs Clarence Castner had eleven members and one guest Mrs Oscar Abrams. Miss Mabel Nielsen led the lesson and Mrs Wendell Abrams gave devotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Women’s Association
General Association
Miriam
Floyd Miller
J. W. Johnson
Rachel
E. W. Barnes
William Fankhauser
Lessona
Mary Elizabeth Circle
Ernest Seeger
Ross Barker
Roger Plantz
Ruth Circle
Clarence Castner
Oscar Abrams
Mabel Nielsen
Wendell Abrams
Extension Clubs Plan Christmas Activities and Toy Drive
Rush Creek Willing Workers meet at Edward Borges home with eight members. Treasurer reports 46.91. Plans for handicraft workshop and toy送 to Nebraska Children's Home. Helping Hand Club discusses Christmas party and safety topics. Juliet Extension Club to host family dinner and Christmas party at Mt. Vernon Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush Creek
Edward Borges
Boehmer
Carol Frerichs
Ed Boehmer
Lavern Bauer
Carl Jurgens
Ed Borges
Nebraska
Lloyd Dykman
Juliet Extension Club
Joe Policky
Clarence Couch
Mt. Vernon
Leo Wolff
Census at Memorial Hospital Lists Admissions and Discharges
As of 8 a.m. November 20 the hospital census stood at 38 patients and 3 babies. Admissions include Sidney residents Winnie Adkinson and Patricia Cox among others. Lodgepole and Peetz names appear, with discharges listing multiple patients to rest homes and other facilities across several towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital
Sidney
Winnie Adkinson
Robert Lafler
Gene Tumbleson
Daniel Lafler
Patricia Cox
Mary Wilkie
Elmer Gade
Floyd Armstrong
Bill Rush
Lodgepole
E. A. Juedes
Peetz
Frank Masestas
Gurley
Karl Bules
Mike Tafolla
Kurt Lybarger
Daniel Tuchenhagen
Nancy Rodgers
Terry West
John Godre
C. V. Connor
Donald Margheim
Margaret Anderson
Marvin Bartling
Donald Dvorak
Daniel Brachtenbach
Crook
Quentin Hodges
Kimball
James Hamilton
Chappell
Harry Roberts
Look Who's Here Look Who's Here F Mark Dean Dvorak
Mr and Mrs Donald Dvorak announce the birth of a son Mark Dean born November 15 at 1 pm weighing 7 lbs 2 oz Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Frank Dvorak of Potter and Mr and Mrs John Cannon of Norfolk Great grandparents are Mrs Hattie Prince of Potter and Mr and Mrs A F Degner of Norfolk Julie Marie Bartling born November 16 at 2 22 pm weighing 7 lbs 8 1/2 oz She has three siblings Grandparents are Mr and Mrs R H Bartling of Sidney
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Dean Dvorak
Donald Dvorak
Mark Dean
Frank Dvorak
Potter
John Cannon
Norfolk
Hattie Prince
A. F. Degner
Julie Marie Bartling
Marvin Bartling
Julie Marie
R. H. Bartling
Sidney
Virginia Maul Weds A2c James Kennedy in Sidney Church
Virginia Ruth Maul daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Maul of Sidney married A2c James Patrick Kennedy of Denver on October 18 at Light Memorial Presbyterian Church Sidney with Reverend Carl Nelson officiating. The bride wore a peau de soie gown with seed pearl embroidery and a long train, carried a gold orchid bouquet, and had a mother of pearl orange blossom headpiece with illusion lace veil. Attendants Sharon Drullinger and Kay Leffler of Denver. Best man Ronald Maul. ushers Airmen Raymond DesJardins Gerald Johnson Howard Reynolds all of Denver. Reception followed. The couple's trip visited the groom's Stone Lake Indiana relatives. the groom is Air Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Ruth Maul
Edward Maul
Sidney
James Patrick Kennedy
Denver
Light Memorial Presbyterian Church
Carl Nelson
Kennedy
Gene C. Kennedy
Stone Lake
Ind
Sharon Kay Drullinger
Kay Lynn Leffler
Lions Club Meet Delights Zone 2 Nebraska District 38N
Lions Clubs from Lodgepole Dalton Gurley and Potter met Sidney Lions for Zone 2 duties at Fort Sidney Motor Hotel. District Gov Kenwood Anderson Deputy Gov Clifford Berry and Zone Chairman Donald Hafer attended with Sidney Chief Sol Willis as speaker. A possible joint Zone 2 meeting was discussed and a March 10 anniversary gathering for the Sidney Lions was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Clubs
Lodgepole
Dalton
Gurley
Potter
Sidney Lions
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Nebraska
Lion International
Kenwood Anderson
Clifford Berry
Donald Hafer
Sidney
Sol Willis
Willis
Lion
al Ladine
Lodgepole WSCS Bazaar Set for December 2
Lodgepole Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service hosts its annual turkey dinner and bazaar on Wednesday December 2 at the American Legion Hall. Serving runs five to eight pm with tickets 1.50 for adults and 75 cents for children under twelve. Aprons fancy work food and a fish pond will be featured. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodgepole Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service
American Legion Hall
Navy mechanic on leave visits Sidney family
Dale L Skrdlant an aircraft mechanic with the Navy arrived in Sidney Thursday evening by plane to spend a 17 day fur lough with his parents and family the James Skrdlants. He is stationed at Milton Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale L, Skrdlant
Navy
Sidney
James Skrdlants
Milton
Fla
Roland Batt Enlists in U S Navy at San Diego
Roland Batt son of Mrs. Freda Ann Batt of Sidney has enlisted in the U S Navy and is now undergoing nine weeks of recruit training at the U S Naval Training Center in San Diego California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Batt
Freda Ann Batt
Sidney
U.S. Navy
U. S. Naval Training Center
San Diego
Calif
Jr Old Timers Union Meeting Report in Sidney
The Junior Old Timers Union Pacific group 35 and auxiliary met Tuesday evening November 17 at the 4-H building in Sidney. Seventy nine members including families attended a covered dish turkey dinner. President Elmer McKinley led a brief business meeting. Railroad films were shown and social time followed. Mr and Mrs Vaughn Betz supervised arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Sidney
Elmer McKinley
Vaughn Betz
Brownie Notes Troop 45 Nov 19 Tour of Local Company
Troop 45 met on November 19 at Mrs Aufdengarten's with Julia Edwards supplying treats and Alice Walmsley opening the business meeting. The group conducted a tour of the Telephone Company guided by Sheree Jones.
Mrs Jaycees Meet In Sidney With Eight Members Present
The Sidney Mrs. Jaycees met Wednesday evening November 18 at Mrs George Niekm s home with eight members present Mrs Lee Ross served as hostess A December meeting was skipped and January will feature a special guest night Members were urged to bring guests and a card party plus a white elephant sale were planned The group discussed money making projects to start after the year began
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Jaycees
George Niekum
Lee Ross
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Stapelton
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Mary Ellen
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Sioux Falls
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D. O. Willard
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Kathy Hutton
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Robert Cramer
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Ross Glassburn
John Omel
Carl Ulmschneider
Olive Johnson
Bob Huff
Forrest Tremain
Lester Theis
Glassburn
Photo Center
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