Residents share travels and family news from region
East region readers report vacations in Denver and Colorado Mountains with visits to Shirley Gilley in Denver General Hospital nursing class grads. John Lar son teaches in Boise and pursues Colorado State College graduate work. Gipfert earns U S Navy promotion at Adak Island. Mrs Laura Young returns from Boise six week vacation with Hazel Thurston and Donna Sparrell. Oliver family visits from Sacramento to Williams AFB while Captain Oliver serves in Vietnam. Elizabeth Boese dies at 87 in Avon SC. funeral in Avon with multiple relatives attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Brown
Denver
Colorado Mountains
Denver General Hospital
Shirley Gilley
Greeley
Colo
John
Boise
Idaho
Colorado State College
Laura Young
Hazel Thurston
Ronald
Donna) Sparrell
Friday Bridge Tourney Winners Named at Parish Hall
The Duplicate Bridge Club held a Friday tournament at the Episcopal Church Parish Hall on Sept. 26 naming four winning pairs. First went to Mrs. Ross Barker and Mrs. Fred George. second to Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ankeny of Dalton. third to Ron Kent and Bill Plettner of Sterling. fourth to Mrs. Gilbert Meyers and Mrs. Catherine Pelster of Dalton. Regular play starts tonight at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church Parish Hall
Ross Barker
Fred George
Bob Ankeny
Dalton
Ron Kent
Bill Plettner
Sterling
Gilbert Meyers
Catherine Pelster
Mrs Abrams Honored At Stork Shower
Mrs Roger Abrams was the honoree at a stork shower held Friday evening at the home of Mrs Dene Jurgens with Miss Dottie Willis as co host. Gifts were opened from a lace covered table centered with a paper mache stork and Mrs Mick Dickes assisted the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Abrams
Dene Jurgens
Dottie Willis
Dick Bonner
Mick Dickes
Wendel Abrams
Robert Schilz
Ivan Fehringer
Neal Craig
Fall Dinner Dance at CC Planned by Country Club
The Country Club hosts a Fall Dinner-Dance this Saturday with rib-eye steaks on the menu. The Rhythmics provide entertainment and dancing starts at 9 p.m. Cost is $10 per couple for dinner, $5 per couple for dancing. Reservations are requested at 254-2996 or 254-4316.
John Adels Services Held In Kimball
Funeral services were held at St. John's Lutheran Church in Kimball for John T. Adels 61 a former Gurley resident native of Davenport Iowa and longtime Kim ball resident. Burial followed at Kimball cemetery with Allen Funeral Home in charge. He married Helen Kemberling October 15 1930 at Kimball. He lived in Gurley and Lyman before returning to Kimball in 1952. Surviving are the widow a son a daughter five brothers three sisters and three grandchildren. TOKYO Women customs inspectors first in Japan at Tokyo s Haneda Airport to aid labor shortage and add glamour for tired tourists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Lutheran Church of
Kimball
John T. Adels
Gurley
Allen Funeral Home
Adels
Davenport
Neb
Beatrice
Helen Kemberling
Lyman
Tokyo
Japan
Haneda International
Rye Couple Plans Rites
A Rye Colorado couple Patrice Elizabeth Garoutte and Phillip Dean Sheets plan to exchange wedding vows. Engagement announced by bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Garoutte of Rye. Garoutte is Rye High School graduate, 1969, attending South Colorado State College. Sheets, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Sheets of Rye, is grandson of Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Baumbach of Sidney. Sheets serves third Vietnam tour aboard U.S.S. Ranger. No wedding date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rye, Colo
Patrice Elizabeth Garoutte
Phillip Dean Sheets
Robert Garoutte
Rye
Garoutte
Rye High School
South Colorado State College
Howard Sheets
Dalton
H. R. Baumbach
Sidney
Sheets
Vietnam
U.S.S. Ranger
October Activities for Providence OES Chapter
October is visitation month for Providence Chapter 108 OES. The chapter will visit Potter Chapter 310 on Oct 9 at 7 30 p m Ogallala Chapter 142 on Oct 14 at 8 p m Dalton Golden Circle Chapter 314 on Oct 21 at 7 30 p m and Oshkosh Chapter 264 on Oct 24 at 7 30 p m Those wishing to attend may call associate matron Mrs James Bricker for travel reservations Officers practice is Sunday at 3 p m in the Masonic Temple Regular meeting is Wednesday Oct 8 at 7 30 p m with a special meeting Saturday Oct 11 at 2 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Order of Eastern Star
Potter
Ogallala
Dalton Golden Circle
Oshkosh
James Bricker
Masonic Temple
Hastings Student Wins Rotary Fellowship to Study in Sweden
Gary Gustafson, a Hastings College senior majoring in English and education, was named a Rotary Foundation Graduate Fellowship winner for study at the University of Goteborg in the 1970-71 year. He also earned a three month language grant in Sweden. The Hastings Rotary Club sponsors his year, covering tuition travel books and living costs. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Burdette Gustafson and has played on Hastings College football for four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dix
Gary Gustafson
Rotary Foundation
Sweden
University of Goteborg
Gustafson
Hastings College
Hastings
Hastings Rotary Club
Coleman Leads Pioneer Meet at McCook Session
George A. Coleman presided over the Central Nebraska Council Telephone Pioneers of America Casper E. Yost Chapter quarterly meeting in McCook on Friday Sept. 26. Fellowship service membership and historical items were among the reports heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Coleman
Central Nebraska Council Telephone Pioneers of America
Casper E. Yost
McCook
Rest Home Birthday Notices Include Three Residents
The rest home lists birthdays for Ben Stikker on October 1 aged 83, Helen Bonkiewicz on October 14 aged 1% and Martha Aurich on October 20 aged 85 with Florence Nelson noted on October 31 aged 84. Call social news to 254 2429 or 254 5555.
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Ben Stikker
Helen Bonkiewicz
Martha Aurich
Florence Nelson
Memorial service honors 50 year patrons at area meet
The West Nebraska Past Matrons Club memorial service in Chappell was led by Sidney Providence Chapter. Nine members were honored as 50 year patrons including Mrs. Frank Longan and Mrs. Roy MacAdam with Mrs. Hartmann and Mrs. Bagby in charge. Participants included several matrons and associates, a duet by Mrs. Hornbeck and Longan, and Eastern Star colors displayed. Lexington Chapter to host 1970 meeting. The Sid ney chapter represented by many members.
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West Nebraska
Sidney
Ells
Edwards
Biggs
Walters
Longan
Hornbeck
Olsen
D. A. Niece
Edna Dedrick
Maude Quelle
Lillie Osborn
MacAdam
Bagby
Hartmann
Pollution talk at AAUW meeting in home of Mrs Everitt
County agent Ivan Liljegren warned of pollution risks from chemical sprays and dumping grounds along Lodgepole Creek during the Wednesday AAUW gathering. Leeta Crook assisted, Mrs. Hecht led the program on The Beleaguered Earth, and 12 members with six guests attended. The November 5 meeting was set for Peetz with hostess Mrs. Merna Meier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Liljegren
Cheyenne County
American Association of University Women
Charles Everitt
Leeta Crook
Lodgepole Creek
David Hecht
Paul Roberts
Peetz
Merna Meier
Scout Carnival Is Reported A Success
The Pack 89 Scout Carnival at the Shelter House drew about 120 attendees for 90 minutes of family fun. Four Cub Dens and one Webelo Pack ran booths such as a spook house bean bag toss ring the gong and mystery boxes. Profits benefited the Billy Johnson Kidney Transplant Fund and the United Fund. Scoutmaster Don Green missed the event due to hospitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelter House
Billy Johnson
United Fund
Don Green
Cheyenne Memorial Hospital
Lions Hear Banker Talk at Sidney Lions Club Meeting
Robert C. Conrad of Sidney National Bank spoke on the economic future of Cheyenne County during the Sidney Lions Club luncheon at The Chateau. A Q and A followed. Officers announced a board meeting for Oct 8 and assigned house to house sale and pancake day duties with numerous volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Conrad
Sidney National Bank
Sidney Lions Club
Chateau Club
Cheyenne County
James Bosley
Chateau
Norman Cogill
Lions Electric Light Bulb
Vince Maliszewski
Roy MacAdam
al Ladine
Gordon Fuller
James’ Bosley
Sidnty
Roy Bauer
Stewart Brown
Den meeting includes flag ceremony and grand howl
The den gathered Tuesday at Mrs McElwain's with a flag ceremony and Grand Howl to begin. They visited Mr Chaney who shared Indian artifacts and other collections. Closing used the Living Circle. Chris Schaaf provided treats, with Jim Honig serving as Assistant Denner.
District Flower School Set for Bridgeport Next Week
District XII of the Federated Garden Clubs of Nebraska sponsors a three day Flower Show School I at the Baptist Church in Bridgeport October 6 to 8. Local chairmen are Mrs. John Isaacs of Dix and Mrs. Herman Hall of Bridgeport. Instructors include Mr. L P Johnson of Dalton and Mrs. J Arthur Nelson of Omaha. Registration for non District XII students is 10 dollars for the full course. half day sessions are 2.50 with a 1 dollar public demonstration fee. Participants are asked to bring a covered dish for lunches and to provide own table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Garden Clubs of
Nebraska
Bridgeport
The
Baptist Church
John Isaacs
Dix
Herman Hall
J. Arthur Nelson
L.P. Johnson
Dalton
Omaha
Johnson
Community events and club notices round Sidney area
A compilation of weekly activities across Sidney including Duplicate Bridge Fridays at 7 30 p m Parish Hall Episcopal Church. Prairie Schooners Square Dance Oct 4 at South Ward School. St Patrick s Catholic Church Bazaar Oct 5 with games dinner chili feed. Saddle Club Gymkana activities. Providence Chapter 108 OES practice. Senior Citizens Center hours. Rotary Kiwanis Toastmasters Weight Loss groups. Home Extension 4 H achievement Oct 7. Providence 108 OES Oct 8 meeting. church rummage sales Oct 9 10 12. Mrs Jaycees Fall Planning Oct 10 12. Providence 108 CES special meeting Oct 11 with initiation.
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Prairie Schooners
South Ward School
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Bertrand, Neb
W. LeRoy Larson
Sheridan
Wyo
Ted Larson
William L. Gipfert
Ken Gipfert
Gipfert
U.S
Adak Island
Ut-Cn
Ut-Ca
Herbert Rabe
Richard C. Oliver
Richard Jr
Olivers
Sacramento
Calif
Williams Air Force Base
Phoenix
Ariz
Captain Oliver
States
Inietnam
Oliver
Babes
Armour Boese
Avon
S. C
Boese
Elizabeth Boese
Waldean Kealy
Bill Eddy
Ric Boese
Lincoln
Mrs. Abrams
Stork Shower
John Adels
Patrick Garoutte
OES
Coleman
Pioneer
Vicky Runyan
Kay Hogeland
Judy Hochman
Kathy Loewe
Deanna Bruns
Susan Fisher
Kay Pedersen
Telegraph
Area Meet
AAUW
Jim Honig
Denner
den IL
den IV
Duplicate Bridge Club
Episcopal Church
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Saddle Club
Senior Citizens’ Center
1103 10Th
Rotary Club
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Kiwanis Club
Toastmasters Club
St. Patrick’s Church
Trons
Providence Chapter 108
Presbyterian Women’s Association of Light Memori Presbyterian Church
CES
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