Curtis Urges Students On History Steering Wheel
Senator Curtis of Nebraska spoke at a Sidney student assembly on November 27. He warned of history dividing into democracy and communism, urged leadership from students, and debated Medicare, tax cuts, and the Cuban situation while stressing vigilance and responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Eddy
America
United States
Sidney High School
Carl Curtis
Minden
Nebraska
Curtis
W. J. Robinson
Sidney
Senate Finance Committee
Rockies
Atlantic
Pacific
Mr. Curtis
F. C. A. Membership Grows and Boosts Sidney High
Larry Boye reports on the Fellowship of Christian Athletes events at Sidney High. Nov 20 meeting drew 41 boys plus leaders. activities included songs, prayer, a poem about The Big Game, and lessons on Jerry Kindall’s Christian life. A later gathering at Tye Merrick’s house featured a 45 boy turnout and discussions on pride versus conceit. Numerous student quotes praise FCA’s impact on morale leadership and moral school culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Boye
Bob Cook
Ed Rath
Max Kors
Episcopal Church
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Meeting
Kors
Doug Adams
F C. A
John Hettrick
Cook
Rath
Chaffee
Tye Merrick
Bayle Nelson
John Helms
Mr. Chaffee
Estes Park
F.C.A
Harold Chaffee
Ron Wegener
SHS Ath
Candid Quotes About Gingivae From Students
A student collection shows varied reactions to recalling the biology term gingivae the gums around the teeth. Responses range from curious to humorous with some students offering odd retention-based comments.
Sportsters Turnout Larger This Year and Re recreation Program
Sidney community recreation program led by Ivan Adams and Miss Gwen Ayers reports growing attendance. Boys five to six meet 1 30 to 2 30 p m, seven to nine 2 30 to 3 30, ten to twelve 3 30 to 4 30, with adults 4 30 to 5 30. Average Friday turnout reaches 45 boys, 15 girls, up from last year. Christmas vacation gym days added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Boye
Ivan Adams
Gwen Ayers
Sidney
Adams
Miss Ayers
Semi Finalists Selected For AFS Program
A preliminary meeting on November 20 enrolled seven Sidney High School juniors for the American Fields ServiceAmericans Abroad Program. Four semi finalists Arlys Beese Cheryl Miniken Jerry Cronk and Jim Knicely were chosen and will complete forms to determine objectives and daily life descriptions. Finalists to be chosen soon and sent to New York for placement. The 650 Club funds the AFS program through local contributions. SHS House of Representatives handles selling $1 memberships.
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Richard Heizer
American Field Service
Sidney High School
Mr. Martmann
Arlys Beese
Cheryl Miniken
Kris Bitner
Margie Nelson
Phyllis Madsen
Jerry Cronk
Jim Knicely
Arlys
Cheryl
Jerry
Jim
New York
Editorial urges expanding Sidney schools with a Yes bond vote
The piece argues for tax supported public education, citing Horace Mann and Northwest Ordinance origins, and urges Sidney voters to approve December 4 bond funding to avoid split sessions, loss of accreditation, and division. It frames a Yes vote as preserving top schools and community prosperity.
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Patrick Henry
Horace Mann
United States
Northwest
Sidney
SHS
County Government Day educates 11th graders at Cheyenne County
One hundred four juniors from area schools took part in the annual County Government Day at the Cheyenne County courthouse on November 19 sponsored by the American Legion. Students learned duties of county offices through mock trials and office briefings with speakers stressing the Constitution and current events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Eddy
Cheyenne County
The
American Legion
SHS
Jerry Cronk
Susan Allison
Cheryl Miniken
Dick Bales
Jim Langdon
Pat Mahaffey
Arlys Beese
Kris Bitner
Dave Hinrichs
Diane Baade
Walt Griffiths
Bill Koenecke
Carl Crouse
Elmer Hartmann
Gerald Matke
Jack Knicely
John Peetz Jr
Tral
Yendis Cafe
L M Clinton
Clinton
United States
Empty Stomachs Not Evident Pancake Feed
Bruce Hennie reports a large crowd at the Elks Hall for a Lions Club pancake feed with Aunt Jemima branding. Proceeds support Sidney projects including a Sidney High School Band trip to Mexico and a new scoreboard at Weymouth Field. About 1600 attended. all left satisfied.
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Bruce Hennie
Jemima
Elks Hall
Lions Club
Sidney
Sidney High School
Mexico
Weymouth Field
Telegraph Want-Ad Blade: Classifieds for Buyers and Sellers
An upbeat note promotes telegraph want ads as a quick channel for selling or trading items. It highlights the service as a practical tool for connecting buyers with sellers in the community.
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Telegraph
Three Officers Earn Gregg Shorthand Pins This Month
Bruce Hennle reports that three students will receive Gregg shorthand pins for passing dictation tests. Sharon Lindell earned a pin for 80 wpm, Marilyn Paris for 100 wpm, and Darlene Takahashi for 120 wpm. Pins and certificates come from New York and arrive in about two weeks.
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Bruce Hennle
Gregg
New York
Sharon Lindell
Marilyn Paris
Darlene Takahashi
Grepp
S Club Breakfast Sparks Mixed Reactions Among Wrestlers
A November 17 morning breakfast for the S Club hosted by Pep Club officers and cheerleaders drew smiles from most attendees. The wrestling squad faced a weight-cutting final week and many members skipped servings while others enjoyed the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Helms
Yours Truly
Santa’s Mailbox in Office Open for Letters
Students are invited to write letters to Santa, sign them, and place them in the office mailbox for delivery on Christmas Eve. The letters will be published in the Hi-Life.
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Santa
Betcha Didn't Know That Miss Hoemann’s Class Notes Fun
Miss Hoemann’s students greeted her at the train and treated her to breakfast. Several couples are going steady while remarks and fashion favorites appear. A stray balloon disrupted class while jokes about wigs and hair styles pop up amid school chatter.
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Miss Hoemann
Margie N
Steve L
Gayle N
Jane L
Diane L
Sharon B
Brad B
King B
Curly
Landmesser
Munderloh
J. S
Fred D
Fred
Rick H
Surprise Birthday Marred by Late Entrance at Fox Office
Lawrence A. Fox, a Dallas Center insurance agent, planned to arrive by 8:15 for a birthday celebration organized by his office secretaries. He was delayed by business calls and did not join the party on time as his wife and parents waited at the office.
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Curtis
Cuba
Foreign Relations Committee
Latin
South America
Castro
Castor
United States
Dallas Center
Lawrence A. Fox
Sidney Wrestlers Lead at Omaha Invitational
Sidney sends fourteen wrestlers to the Omaha Invitational with Fred Gonzales Bob Shoopman Bob Plantz Jerry Langdon Rusty Landmesser Dennis Mika Ken Bauer John Deir Hoy Bob Deweese Rich Anderson Jack Langdon representing in weight classes from 95 to 180 pounds The team plans two more invitationals Loveland Colorado and the Western Nebraska Invitational plus Western Conference and District meets for the season In basketball the varsity and junior varsity teams are announced with four seniors seven juniors and one sophomore and six returning lettermen The varsity includes Jerry Cronk Woody Ramos Fred Deal Dick Bales Roland Schubert Dave Hinrichs Ken Mangels Dan McKay Tom Jackson Jim Allen Ken Anderson Jerry Swanson The junior varsity list features Jim Fleener Dennis Speer Rich Pierson and others The first basketball game is December 7 at home against North Platte
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Omaha
Sidney
Fred Gonzales
Bob Shoopman
Bob Plantz
Jerry Langdon
Jim Langdon
Rich Anderson
Jack Langdon
Rusty Landmesser
Dennis Mika
Ken Bauer
John Deir Hoy
Bob Deweese
Loveland
Colo
Western Nebraska
Gordon
Ogallala
Jerry Cronk
Woody Ramos
Fred Deal
Dick Bales
Roland Schubert
Dave Hinrichs
Ken Mangels
Dan McKay
Tom Jackson
Jim Allen
Ken Anderson
Jerry Swanson
Jim Fleener
Dennis Speer
Rich Pierson
Roger Luehrs
Wayne Fischer
Kent Holloway
Tom Wilson
Mike Nelson
Lyle Stewart
Larry Willard
Bill Eddy
Gary Thompson
Roger Fortner
Larry Boye
Neal Schmale
North Platte
Calendar of events for NHS and nearby teams
Dianne Sedgwick lists December activities including an art class trip to Denver on Dec 4 and NHS related assemblies on Dec 6 and 7. Sr. High wrestling events occur with Alliance and Kimball, with the Dec 7 basketball game against North Platte at home and a Christmas collection event noted.
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Dianne Sedgwick
Denver
Representative Assembly of
Nhs.a.a
Alliance
Assembly of
N S.E.A
North Platte
Kimball
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Kent Holen
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By Arlys Beese
Bill Chi
Jane Dodds
Billie Blake
Bob Jay
John Dier
Kelly Dillard
Janice Outright
Susan DeVier
Ginger Gordon
AFS
SHS House of Representatives
Mary Pittam
East Ward
South Ward
Sidney Junior High
Gayle Nelson
Colrado
Larry Nelson
Jeff Pippitt
Winn
Diz
John Deir
Aera
Brass
the Bafflin Bay
Sherpa Creslan
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