Around The Town local social notices and travels
Mr and Mrs Neal Atkins left for Denver where she entered Mercy General Hospital as a surgical patient. Numerous Sidney residents attended Thursday’s turkey dinner at Gurley’s Legion Hall and many traveled to Phoenix for ten days. Visitors from Grass Valley California arrived for a relative’s visit. Several families attended funerals in Brush Colorado for Ivan Hockinson. Colorado Kansas game plans and local visits to Topeka, Fort Benning and Denver were noted plus hospital stays and transfer news for local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Atkins
Denver
Mercy General Hospital
Pood
Sidneyites
Gurley
Legion Hall
Emer Ladine
L. L. Lockwood
C. W. Smith
R. L. Townsend
Don Jorgenson
Lowry Lindell
Guy Ellsworth
Paul Hakes
Verna Robinson
Marie Nicholson
Laura Rudd
Irl Haworth
A. S. Hardy
W. E. Gehrig Sr
George Barlow
A. J. Jorgenson
E. Troutman
Ilvin Kahl
Robert .Brenning
Brush
Cab
Ivan Hochinson
Troutmans
Kahl
Brenning
William G. Troutman
Sutton
Neb
Troutman
Richard Troutman
Local Kimball Couple Plan Wedding For Fiorleen Raye Leckner
Engaged Mr and Mrs William J Leckner of Kimball announce the arrangement of their daughter Fiorleen Raye to William M M Tha son of Mr and Mrs William Moira of Sidney A date has been set for the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Leckner
Kimball
fKiroleen Raye
William M.M
Mission Program Studied at WSCS Church Meeting
The October WSCS general meeting at First Methodist Church discussed the Latin America mission and the Christian Living program. A Q and A panel included Mrs. Linton Miss Fogelsong and Mrs. Longan. Announcements covered the University of Christian Living starting Oct 8 and a combined Nov 2 meeting with the Wesleyan Service Guild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Florence Linton
Church of Christ
Latin America
Linton
Hazel Fogelsong
Frank Longan
Eight Present For Ladies Golf Assn
Ladies Golf Association of Sidney Country Club met Wednesday with eight members present. Hostesses for the luncheon were Mrs. Earle Winter and Mrs. Don Jorgenson. Mrs. E J Madsen had low score, Mrs Jorgenson third low and Mrs Claude Campbell sixth low. Next week's hostesses will be Mrs Roland Biggs and Mrs Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Golf Association of
Sidney Country Club
Earle Winter
Don Jorgenson
E. J. Madsen
Jorgenson
Claude Campbell
Roland Biggs
Camp‘bell
Art Lesson At Sorority Meeting Highlights Theatre Theme
Connie Madsen led a program on Understanding Art in the American Theatre at Xi Iota Exemplar Chapter Beta Sigma Phi. Mrs. N C Livoni presided at the business session in Mrs. Robert Hessle’s home. Kim, the Krean orphan, sent two letters read by Mrs. Ross Barker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie ‘Madsen
Xi Iota
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
N. C. Livoni
Robert Hessle
Kim
Ross Barker
Fred George
B. H. Grimm
Rebekahs Carry Traveling Emblem to Sidney Lodge
Four Mina Rebekah Lodge members brought the traveling emblem to the Sidney Lodge during a regular Wednesday meeting. Mrs. Clifford Hammond presided with two members present and read an article on the Odd Fellows and Rebekah Home in York. Plans for a Halloween party with the Odd Fellows were discussed and the Rebekah Assembly to be held in York this month was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minatare Rebekah Lodge
Sidney Lodge
Clifford Hammond
Noble Grand
Odd Fellows and
Rebekah
York
Odd Fellows Lodge
Leslie Sabin
O. L. Maddox
Rex Olsen
Carl Hutchison
Frank Bean
Orval Schimtt
Hubert John
Calvin Senteny
Wesleyan Guild Plans Joint Meeting With W S C S
The Wesleyan Service Guild met at First Methodist Church with Pearl Nelson presiding. They planned a joint meeting with the Woman's Society of Christian Service for November 2 at 8 p.m. in the church. The group voted to fund Epworth Village in York and the Latin America mission, and to pay $135.55 as the annual W S C S pledge. An overview of the Christian Mission in Latin America was given by Miss Georgia Martin and Miss Carrie Jensen. One guest, Mrs Norman Phillips of Billings Montana, attended along with 19 members and two coordinators Mrs David Ells and Mrs Florence Linton. Hostesses were Miss Nelson and Miss Shirley Strandberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Vaughn
University of Christian Living
R. L. Townsend
Christian Mission
W.S.C.S
Wesleyan Service Guild
Shirley Strandberg
Nebraska
W. E. Henke
Circle 4
Lloyd Carr
A. R. Tremain
Harold C. Craig
First Methodist Church
Pearl Nelson
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Epworth Village
York
Latin America
Christian
Women's Assn In Thursday Session at church parlor
A general meeting of the Women's Association of Light Memorial Presbyterian Church met Thursday afternoon in the church parors with 27 members. Vice president Mrs Elmer Haines presided. devotional led by Mrs Gunhardt Olsen. lesson on Churches For New Times by Mrs Harlan Haith assisted by Mrs Arlen Caster and Mrs Tom Jones. Hostesses for 1 30 luncheon were Miriam Circle members. next Circle meetings set for Oct 19 and general meeting Nov 2 with Miriam Circle hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Association of Light Memorial Presbyterian Church
Elmer Haines
Gunhardt Olsen
Harlan Haith
New Times
Arlen Caster
Tom Jones
Miriam
St Pauls Ladies Aid Meets for Devotions and Luncheon Plans
St Pauls Ladies Aid held a Thursday session in Fellowship Hall with Dr Henry Krohn delivering devotions on Blessing Given By God. Mrs Vern Sharman presided. 25 members attended as hostesses Henrietta Borcher and Don Born. A luncheon for the teacher's convention was planned for Oct 26 and the next meeting was set for Nov 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Henry Krohn
St.Paul’s Ladies Aid
Vern Sharman
Fellowship Hall
Henrietta Borcher
Don Born
Noy
Zodiac Party Planned by St Patrick’s CYO
St Patrick’s Catholic Youth Organization held its fall opening meeting led by president Jack Cook and Rev. Robert Chamberlain. A Zodiac Party is set for October 11 with Sandy Williams Jim Cook Donna Hruska Deanna Niemeller and Greg Feuerborn as programming chairs. Don Krieger named social committee chair for the year and Catholic Youth Week runs October 29 to November 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Cook
Robert Chamberlain
Zodiac Party
Sandy Williams
Jim Cook
Donna Hruska
Deanna Niemeller
Greg Feuerborn
Don Krieger
VFW Auxiliary Writing Contest Opens in Cheyenne County
Cheyenne County high school students are invited to enter the 27th National High School Writing Contest hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 610 Sidney. Entries due March 15, 1962, with theme America The Beautiful How Long Without Clean Water. Local prizes include medals and cash, state level $50 first with medal, national first prize $1,000 and gold medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Ladies Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 610
Sidney
Bill Steele
NASSP
VFW
Nebraska State Auxiliary
Beta Alpha Chapter Holds Open Meeting
An open Beta Alpha chapter meeting of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority was hosted at Mrs. Melvin McCoy’s home with co hostess Mrs. Dave McReynolds. Guests included Mrs. Gerald Helrich, Mrs. Ron Krueger, Mrs. Mason Caywood, Mrs. James Hole chek, Mrs. Kent Helen, and Mrs. Jim Cantrell. Florence Stamper, Vogue Beauty Shop manager, spoke on hair styling with her daughter Julie as model. The next meeting is slated for Saturday October 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Alpha Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Melvin McCoy
Dave McReynolds
Gerald Helrich
Ron Krueger
Mason Caywood
James Holechek
Kent Helen
Jim Cantrell
Florence Stamper
Vogue
Shap
Julie
State A A U W President Speaks at Sidney Meeting
Miss Lucile Ledwith state president and national legislative program committee member spoke at the American Association of University Women Wednesday membership meeting in Sidney Country Club. She reviewed the Washington convention of June and offered legislative program suggestions. 36 members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association of University Women
Sidney Branch
Lucile Ledwith
Washington
Clifford Hicks
Lincoln
John Elwell Sr
Clyde Cameron
June Krebs
Pat McIntyre
Carol Saulsbury
Beverly Discoe
Alice Virtanen
Harold Cave
Kathy Ward
Bill Waldo
Dean Millman
Louise Cunningham
Ray Miller
Les Couch
CWF Groups In Study Meetings
Christian Women’s Fellowship group meetings were held at member homes. Upcoming events include the CWF Fall Roundup at Alliance on Oct. 16 and the Oct. 17 church meeting at 8 p.m. Hostesses will be Kamikawa Group. eleven members attended the Wednesday session at Mrs Myra Masters home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Women’s Fellowship of
First Christian Church
C.W.F
Alliance
Kamikawa Group
Community club calendar October events in Sidney
A sequence of society notices lists meetings and socials from Sunday October 8 to Friday October 13. Catholic Daughters initiation at Country Club begins the week, with Panhandle Players in Sidney Junior High and various clubs including Eastern Star Rotary Kiwanis Toastmasters and sororities holding meetings and installations. Several days feature auxiliary groups, garden clubs, and Masonic and Eastern Star activities with reminders to attend and bring supplies.
Scout Executive Donald H. Brian Takes New Post
Donald H. Brian 33 of Torrington Wyoming began duties October 1 as the Tinta Tonka District Scout Executive. He previously served in Torrington for two years. the district covers five counties in the Nebraska Panhandle and is part of the Wyoming Nebraska Council. The Brians reside at 1659 Sky Road with wife Joan and infant son Tommy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald H. Brian
Torrington
Wyo
Cub Scout Den 5 Pack 89 Meets and Activities
Den 5 Pack 89 met Sept 19 at Mrs Haith home with Ricky Calahan Pat Reckard and Tom OConnell four boys and visitor Larry Larsen. opened with pig latin message games painted Indian rattles and closed with living circle Ricky provided refreshments. Sept 25 meeting had five boys with projects vases rattles stringholders paper weights, acted out a story and races, closed with living circle Mrs Haith served refreshments. Oct 2 meeting opened with America sung by Dale and Tom two den yells and games, closed with living circle refreshments by Dale Foland denner.
Airman Saal Completes Basic at Lackland
Airman Arnold L. Saal, son of Mrs. Louis Saal of Sidney Nebraska, completed his initial course of Air Force basic training at Lackland AFB Texas. He was chosen for a technical training course in Aircraft and Missile Maintenance at Amarillo AFB Texas after basic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackland Afb
Tex
Arnold L. Saal
Louis Saal
15Th Ave
Sidney
Nebraska
Air Force
Amarillo Afb
Saab
St. Patrick’s Academy
Lackland
Air Force Technical Training Center
Usaf Aerospace Force
Harrisburg Hosts District 13 P T A Fall Conference
The District 13 Fall Conference of Parent-Teacher Associations met in Harrisburg with 111 registrants from a 2,703 member district. Sidney delegates included Rev. James D. Greene and Mrs. Greene with other educators and parents. Dr. F. Clark Elkins delivered the keynote on education quality. a panel led by Mrs. A. W. Koester discussed youth cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
P.T.A
Parent-Teacher Associations
Sidney Groups
James D. Greene
North Ward
Greene
Noel Golden
Central School
Otto Auidengarten
Central
Darrel Hunt
East Ward
LaVern Draper
Dora Maring
A. W. Koester
Nebraska Congress of P.T.A
Jack Cook
Georgia Grimm
Kathy Keating
Lyndell Nelson
Sidney
Gale Dixon
Lisco
F. Clark Elkins
Chadron State Teachers College
George Fleming
William Ptacek
Kimball Schools
Dan Ramsey
Scottsbluff
George Whitaker
Mitchell
Panhandle Players Set Business Meet Sunday
The Panhandle Players announce their semi annual general business meeting for Sunday October 8 at 730 pm in Room 105 Sidney Junior High. A program featuring excerpts from The Rainmaker will follow with cast members Connie Madsen and Betty Taylor presenting resumes of upcoming plays. All interested in working on any plays are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle Plyers
Sidney Junior High
Connie Madsen
Betty Taylor
Square Dancers In Full Swing At Meet
Silver Belles and Beaux Square Dance Club met Wednesday evening at the VFW Post Home Virg Knackstedt and Gordon Richards were callers for seven squares of dancers present Hosts were Mr and Mrs Willis Lenz and Mr and Mrs Don Born The next regular dance will be Oct 18
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Belles
Beaux Square Dance Club
VFW
Virg Knackstedt
Gordon Richards
Willis Lenz
Don Born
Plainview Extension Club Meets for Dessert Luncheon
Plainview Extension Club met Wednesday October 4 at the home of Mrs Nyle Leypold with a dessert luncheon. Mrs Robert Lafler presided as vice president and plans were made for the October 14 annual banquet. A book report on Inside Russia Today by John Gunther was given by Mrs Elizabeth Brown followed by open discussion. The next meeting will be at the Frank Morey home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Country Club
Leah Brunk
John Elwell Jr
W. C. Allen Jr
Connie Madsen
Carl L. Nelson
T. H. O'Neill
Couch
Frank Balderson
Ellen Peterson
Gene Warren
James Edwards
Plainview
Plainview Extension Club
Nyle Leypold
Robert Lafler
Beverly Discoe
Roy Coy
Russia
John Gunther
Elizabeth Brown
Frank Morey
Jolly Eight Canasta Club Meets at Borcher Home
The Jolly Eight Canasta Club met Monday at Mrs. Hilbert Borcher’s home with co host Mrs. Robert Kurz. Guests included Mrs. Esther Swanson and Mrs. Elmer Brammer. Honors went to Mrs. Henrietta Borcher high Mrs. Kurz second high and Mrs. Borcher low. Mrs. John Engel to host November 6 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Eight
Canasta Club
Hilbert Borcher
Robert Kurz
Esther Swanson
Elmer Brammer
Henrietta Borcher
Kurz
Borcher
John Engel
Admitted and Dismissed Names and New Birth
A list records admissions and dismissals by location Sidney Gurley Kimball SOD Cheyenne Lodgepole Peetz and others. A newborn boy was born October 6 to Mr. and Mrs. Felix Koenig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Bryan Walker
Oscar Schlaman
Ramona Clark
James Sontag
Terry Pfau
Joe Ruttner
Gerald Brestel
Felix Koenig
Gurley
Kirt Deaver
Joe Bates
Kimball
Eileen Cannon
Earl Neel
Linda Barker
Bart Taylor
Raymond Graczyk
Irene Wales
Jack Ellis
Jay Hackett
Eugene Lang
Steven Bruns
Florence Gates
Cheyenne
Dee Carmichael Jr
Lodgepole
Albert Richards
Peetz
Harvey Marsh
Look Who's Here Look Who's Here
Mr and Mrs Harvey Williams of Colorado Springs welcomed a son Paul Jay born Thursday Sept 21 weighing seven pounds His sister Carrol Lynn is two years old Grandparents are Ray Wickhorst Potter and J B Williams Sr Mitchell Great grandparents are B Chamberlain Mitchell and Mrs Edwin Edel man Fremont
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Williams
Colorado Springs
Paul Jay
Carrol Lynn
Ray Wickhorst
Potter
J. B. Williams Sr
Mitchell
B. Chamberlain
Edwin Edelman
Fremont
Mayer Family Welcomes Son Robin Scott Mayer
Mr and Mrs Charles Mayer of Dalton announce the birth of their son Robin Scott on Monday Oct 2 at Memorial Hospital, weighing seven pounds. He has a brother Kim Ian age four. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charles Mayer and Mrs Cora Goding of Potter and Mr and Mrs Maynard Mayer of Dalton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mayer
Dalton
Robin Scott
Memorial Hospital
Kim Ian
J J Fiegenschuh
Potter
Maynard Mayer
Charles M. Mayer
Cora Goding
Birth Announcement for Deborah Ann George in Lodge Pole
Deborah Ann George was born Sunday October 1 at 12 26 p m in Memorial Hospital weighing seven pounds four and a half ounces She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell George of Lodge Pole Her brother Russell William Jr is two and grandparents are Mr and Mrs William R George of Sidney and Mrs Geraldine Dick of Marysville Kaw Great grandmother is Mrs Mary Dick of Sterling
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deborah Ann
Russell George
Lodgepole
Memorial Hospital
Russell William Jr
William R. George
Sidney
Geraldine Dick
Marysville
Kaw
Mary Dick
Sterling
Also Mentioned on This Page
A J. Jorgenson
D W Jorgenson
Methodist Woman's Society of
Phoenix
Harley Ells
Forrest Planck
Marshall Larkins
Gordon B. Laing
Grass Valley
Calif
Mr. Laing
Guy V. Doran
Granally
North Plattera
Lawrence Fork
Mr. Doran
Mable Lee Johnson
St Mary’s Hospital
Scottsbruff
Marvin Kettler
Otto Kurz
Lx Nver
Mr Kurz
Mrs
Mrs. Coy
Leon Lafler
Boulder
Dick Dotts
John
Jim Selzer
Mike Selzer
Vincent Ely
Topeka
Kans
Gary
J. M. McDonald
Gene Morris
Pvt
Gene Morris, Jr
Fort Benning, Ga
Fort Riley
Ed Henkle
Mrs. Cord Sink
Ladies Golf Assn
Rebekahs
Wesleyan Guild Plans
Potter School
Kiaren Moench
Evelyn Hilpert
Jared Stecher
Mary Wheeler
Deanie Musil
Jerry Jacobs
Marvin Meyer
Miss Hilpert
P Club
Stecher
Pep Club
Kerry Kay Kreiling
Kay Dean Snell
Mavin Meyer
Rollei Sd Nea
Women's Assn
St. Paul’s Ladies Aid
Cyo
St. Patrick's Catholic Youth Organization
State
A.A.U.W
Myra Masters
LaVern Couch
Robert Lauters
Robert Main
Earl Bledsoe
Garland Farmer Group
Duane Martin
Grace Peterson
Aubrey Russell
Clarence Couch
Fred Klingel
Daisy Hiett
Guide
Otto Horst
Horst
Peterson
Ralph Lundberg
Hiett
L. J. Darnall
W. E. Chambers
J. L. Jackson
Russell
Martin
Chambers
Catholic Daughters of America
Country Club
Eastern Star Post
Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club
Alpha Nu
B.S.P
F. Lodge
Sidney High Band
P.O. Does
Kings Daughters
Civitan Club
Sidney Garden Club
Gamma Tau
Alpha Iota
E.S A
St Paul’s Lwml
Rebekah Goldenrod
Eastern Star Grand
Sidney Masonic Temple
Ft Sidney
Cub Scout News
Panhandle
Paul Jay Williams
Robin Scott Mayer
Deborah Ann George
United Fund of Sidney
Sioux
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