Around The Town Highlights from Sidney area social calendar
Mrs Larry Kubik visits Holdrege while husband attends Fort Robinson training. Guests of Mr and Mrs John Zerr include their daughter and Enid, Oklahoma relatives, and Mrs Zerr’s family from Gallup New Mexico. Sidney couples visit Byron Wyoming and Powell Riverton before returning home. Attendees at VFW meetings in Kimball include Hajek Craig Whitaker Simmerman. Major surgery recipient Don Weimer recovering at De Paul Cheyenne. Various residents travel for state meetings, homecoming, and football games. many plan visits to Lincoln Ogallala Denver and Denver events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry
Kubik
Holdrege
Fort Robinson
John Zerr
Robert Gengler
Clay
Tommy
Brian
Enid
Okla
Zerr
M.D. Zimmerman
Nicholas Zimmerman
Gallup
N. M. S Give
L. A. Lindstrom
Amelia Lindstrom
Byron
Wyo
Fred Lindstrom
Sidney
W. R. Fordham
Powell
Robert Brunk
Riverton
VFW
Kimball
Joe Hajek
Neal Craig
Marion Whitaker
S. J. Simmerman
Hajek
District 11
Craig
Past Officers Honored By OES At Providence Chapter
Past matrons patrons and Esthers of the Order of Eastern Star were honored at Providence Chapter 108 meeting presided by Mrs Lloyd Talic. Seventy members attended including Mr and Mrs R B Fahrquahr of Sterling. The chapter voted to donate 100 to the Masonic-Eastern Star Home for Children at Fremont and to the Masonic Home for the Aged at Plattsmouth. An addendum honoring past officers was presented. White carnation corsages and boutonnieres were given to 21 past matrons and nine past patrons, with 16 past Esthers pinned with ribbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Star
Providence
Lloyd Talic
R. B. Fahrquahr
Sterling
Sidney
Masonic-Eastern Star
Fremont
Masonic Home
Plattesmouth
Edwards
Lenhart Schobert
Gordon Richards
Marshall
Laura Rudd
Marguerite Armstrong
Sidney Garden Club Meeting Focuses on Growing Ferns
Twelve members answered roll call with "My Favorite Vegetable" at the Sidney Garden Club gathering hosted by Mrs. Ference Linton. Mrs. Herbert Rabe presided, opening with the Nebraska Garden Club collect. Mrs. Marvin Anthony led the fern growing topic. co-hostess was Mrs. Russell Fletcher. Nov 14 host will be Mrs. George Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Garden Club
Ference Linton
Russell Fletcher
Herbert Rabe
Nebraska Garden Club
Marvin Anthony
George Young
Two Local Nurses Graduate at Denver Hospital School
Recent graduates from St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing in Denver include Miss Carol Vogt of Sidney and Miss Inge Stark of Gurley, among 27 in the class. Commencement was held at Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Vogt, a 1958 St. Patrick's Academy alumna, will stay at St. Joseph's as a nurse. Stark, class of 1956, will work as a surgical nurse at St. Joseph's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Vogt
Joe F. Vogt
Sidney
Inge Stark
Erwin Riegger
Gurley
St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing
Denver
Immaculate Conception Cathedral
Miss Vogt
St. Patrick's Academy
St. Joseph's Hospital
Miss Stark
St. Patrick’s Academy
Treinen Jurgens mark 45th wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Treinen celebrated their 45th anniversary on Oct 4 with family events at Ft Sidney Hotel and the Treinen home. The celebration coincided with the couple’s son-in-law and daughter Dennis Jurgens and his wife’s 10th anniversary, with a breakfast, dinner, and card games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Treinen
Dennis Jurgens
Ft Sidney Hotel
John Treinen
Treinen
William Raddatz
George Fehringer
Peetz
Leonard Rieken
John N. Trienen
Bertha Richards
J. B. Ruttner
Herman Jurgens
Denver
Pete Nielsen
Order of St John Plans Yard Work for Robes Fund
The Order of St John met on Thursday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church for a lesson on the Gospel of John presented by Rev. Henry Monnich. During business, members discussed raking leaves and doing yard work for pay to buy new acolyte robes. The meeting closed with The Lord's Prayer and refreshments by Allen Smith and Wayne Herout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of St. John
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Henry Monnich
Allen Smith
Wayne Herout
Initiation Rites and Anniversary Plans At Does Meeting
Five new members of B P O Does Drove 94 were initiated by Mrs Lawrence Brachtenbach with a dinner and dance planned for Oct 28. Guest list includes Mrs Wayne Moran and others. Tickets cost 150 and 1 per person, reservations by Oct 25. Organizers include Mrs Brachtenbach and Mrs George Coleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.P O. Does
Lawrence Brachtenbach
Wayne Moran
H. C. Mahaffey
Dave Dobberstine
Frank Frauendorfer
Jack Pearson
Does
Carl Farmer Sr
Farmer
Dale Nelson
Moran
Si Behm
Hendricks
Leon Lafler
W. R. Nelson
Henry Olesen
Dyer Ketchum
Kenneth Wickstrom
Rex Wolvin
Don Himes
Advisory Council Plans Several Coming Events
Sid ney High School Parents Advisory Council met Monday with Les Landmesser presiding. Five dollar contributions were received from Kiwanis Lions and Rotary clubs for the scholarship plus award fund. Plans include Senior High Parents night Oct 18 College night Nov 6 and Junior High parents night Nov 8. Mrs Armour Beese and Lenhart Schobert named co chairs for serving coffee during teacher s convention Oct 25. Ralph Spencer reported on Career Day at the senior high with 18 speakers from 13 occupations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parents Advisory Council of
Sidney High School
Les Landmesser
Kiwanis, Lions and
Rotary Clubs
Armour Beese
Lenhart Schobert
Ralph Spencer
Wayside Mission Sees Rev C A Whitton Take Charge
The Rev and Mrs Clarence A Whitton have assumed duties of superintendent at Wayside Mission 900 King St. The mission will continue services Sundays 2 30 p m and Tuesdays and Fridays 7 30 p m. It aims to witness for Christ, not as a church though providing many church services. No home solicitation. Main concerns include prayers, clothing, and food for those in need. All are welcome regardless of church affiliation. Visits and letters are welcomed, as are donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence A. Whitton
Ats
King St
Whitton
Christ
Rev. Whitton
Girl Scout Council Meet Slated Sunday
About 100 men and women will gather at Goodall Cedar Point Camp near Ogallala for Guiding Star Girl Scout Council's annual meeting on Sunday October 15. At 4 30 p m films will be shown The World Outdoors and For Service Rendered. Dinner at 5 30 p m, then business meeting, regional conference report, and a message from new Council Advisor Beverly Robbins of Kansas City Missouri. Program to conclude by 8 p m for those traveling long distances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodall Cedar Point
Ogallala
Guiding Star Girl Scout Council
Beverly Robbins
Kansas City
Sidney High Homecoming and Oct events calendar
List of local activities from Friday Oct 13 to Sunday Oct 22 featuring a Homecoming dance at Ft Sidney Hotel hosted by Sub Deb Club and 17 Club, various club meetings and community events, square dance Jubilee, smorgasbord, and a square dancers clinic at National Guard Armory with details on times, venues, and participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney High
Ft. Sidney
Sidney-Goring
Rebekah Goldenrod
Noble
I.C.C.F
Silver Belles and
Beaux Square
National Guard Armory
Seven Present For Women's Golf Meet
At the Woman's Golf Association meeting on Wednesday seven members attended the luncheon and play. Prizes went to Connie Madsen for low putts Nyda Biggs for average score and Mercedes Campbell for most sevens. Dorothy Weymouth will host next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Golf Association
Connie Madsen
Nyda Biggs
Mercedes Campbell
Campbell
Biggs
Dorothy Weymouth
Three Compete In District Wool Show in Alliance
Three Cheyenne County contestants enter the District Wool Show in Alliance this Saturday. Jeanne Miller of Gurley Peggy Allington of Sunol and Evelyn Hardesty of Sidney will compete, with county home agent Beverly Discoe guiding them. The district winner advances to the state show at Scottsbluff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Jeanne Miller
Gurley
Peggy Allington
Sunol
Evelyn Hardesty
Sidney
Beverly Discoe
Scottsbluff
Girl Scout Troop 73 Holds Second Meeting of Year
Troop 73 met Oct 10 with 15 girls present including new member Mar cia Potter. They reviewed bicycle rules and enjoyed treats from Connie Adams. The patrol was named Shamrock Patrol. Riders practiced bicycle safety around the block and planned a Saturday trip. Mary Mahaffey, reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout
Marcia Potter
Connie Adams
Shamrock Patrol
Promie
Mary Mahaffey
Earthquakes Shake Planet With Millions Each Year
A global estimate indicates about a million earthquakes strike Earth annually, affecting varied regions and populations. Scientists study fault lines, seismic activity, and risk to improve warning systems and resilience for communities worldwide.
Bunkerhill Club Changes Meeting Time
The Bunkerhill Club met Tuesday at Mrs Carl Borcher’s home with Mrs. Harry Stine presiding. Ten members attended as meetings will begin at 1:30 p.m. with lunch. The Nov 15 gathering will be at Mrs Paul Dalton’s home and roll call will be lunch pals suggestions. The group played pitch with Mrs Dalton winning high score and Mrs Harold Smith, low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunkerhill Club
Carl Borcher
Harry Stine
Paul Dalton
Harold Smith
Kensington Roll Call Answered With Poems
Kensington group met in Odd Fellows Hall with Mrs. Ed Lipke presiding. Thirteen members answered roll call with a poem. A Chore Time article was read by Lipke. Next lunch committee drawn: Mrs Avin Davis, Mrs Orval Schmitt, Mrs Oren Cox. Roll call will be a Bible verse or Current event. Canasta honors: Mrs Katie Helzer high, Mrs Lipke second, Mrs Lee Gain low. Hostesses: Mrs E W Augenstein, Mrs M J Block, Mrs Doyle Foland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Kensington
Odd Fellows Hall
Ed Lipke
Lipke
Avin Davis
Orval Schmitt
Oren Cox
Canasta
Katie Helzer
Lee Gain
E. W. Augenstein
M. J. Block
Doyle Foland
Model Meeting By Alpha Iota Chapter Of E S A Sorority
Alpha Iota chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority met Thursday at Mrs. Esther Puffer's home for a model meeting. Mrs. James Titterington presided. Guests included Mrs. Richard Bauer Mrs. Jiay Hackett Mrs. James Holechek Mrs. Kent Helen and Mrs. Bob Willis. Fundamentals were explained a fund raising plan discussed and a Spanish lesson given by Mrs. Puffer. A dinner jewel pin ceremony and pledges installation are planned for the October 26 meeting at the Puffer home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Iota Chapter
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority
Esther Puffer
James Titterington
Richard Bauer
Jiay Hackett
James Holechek
Kent Helen
Bob Willis
Puffer
Admitted and dismissed names with newborn notice
A list of admitted and dismissed individuals by location includes Sidney Sunol Potter Gering Rest Home and Sterling Lodgepole with a newborn oct 12 boy to Mr and Mrs Tony L Goddard, plus many names under Admitted and Dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Gerry
Randy
Pat Lubash
Ramona Clark
Bobby Olsen
Tony L. Goddard
Ramona Elias
Leonard Fine
Neil Allison
Cliff Jensen
Michael Fahey
Martha Hammond
Gordon Mahan
Roger Lashley
Ronnie Haworth
James Coulter
Gering
Don Tilton
Charles V. Johnson
Bret Atkins
Howard Cleamons
Frank Baker
Richard Brauer
Joyce Leach
Robert Maguire
Earl Neel
A. C. Gilbreath
Rodney Namath
Hanna Harms
Julia Hamilton
Sterling
John Bolke
Lodgepole
Dale Weyerts
Dalton
Janice Weyerts
Robert Grothe
Lundl
Robert Lashley
Look Who's Here Look Who's Here
Richard Charles Lauer Jr. and Mrs James Lauer are parents of a son Richard Charles born Monday Oct 9 at 11 35 pm in Memorial Hospital weighing nine pounds six ounces Other children are James Jr four Mary Sue three Jon two and Robine one Grandparents are Martin Heeg of Sidney and Mr and Mrs Anneri Lauer of Crook Colo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Charles Lauer Jr
James Lauer
Richard Charles
Memorial Hospital
James Jr
Mary Sue
Jon
Robine
Martin Heeg
Sidney
Anneri Lauer
Crook
Colo
Birth of Kelly Jo Thies in Memorial Hospital Potter
Kelly Jo Thies daughter of Mr and Mrs Elvin Thies of Potter was born Tuesday October 10 at 6 11 p m in Memorial Hospital weighing six pounds two ounces Grandparents Mr and Mrs Ernest Gerler and Mr and Mrs August Thies of Potter great grandmother Mrs Stella Har vard of Battle Creek Michigan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly Jo
Elvin Thies
Potter
Memorial Hospital
Ernest Gerler
August Thies
Stella Harvard
Battle Creek
Mich
Rush Creek Willing Workers Extension Club Elects Officers
The Rush Creek Willing Workers Extension Club met at Mrs Willard Frerichs home on Sept 20 with ten members present. President Mrs Clarence Horst led the group in the creed and new officers were elected: President Mrs George Narjes, Vice President Mrs Edward Borges, Secretary Mrs George Frerichs, Treasurer Mrs Walter Rufenacht. The Oct 18 meeting will be at Carl Jurgens home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush Creek
Willard Frerichs
Clarence Horst
Home Extension Club
George Narjes
Edward Borges
George Frerichs
Walter Rufenacht
Carl Jurgens
Denver Priests Will Conduct Mission Here
Fathers Declan Madden and Kevin Patrick Henry of the Franciscan Mission Band of Denver will lead a two week mission at St Patrick s Church in Sidney The first week October 15 to 22 is for women and the second week October 22 to 29 is for men Morning services are at 545 800 and 1100 a m Evening services begin at 730 p m Religious articles will be sold before and after the evening services in the church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Declan Madden
Kevin Patrick Henry
Franciscan Mission Band of
Denver
St. Patrick's Church
Sidney
Extension Clubs Handy Fixers meet with officers chosen
Extension Club Handy Fixers met October 10 with ten members present led by vice president Mrs Francis Hiner. A Christmas workshop on October 23 at the 4 H building and County Achievement Day on November 7 were announced. Officers for 1962 were elected: president Mrs Hiner, vice president Mrs Glenn Spearow, secretary Mrs Rudy Munderloh, treasurer Mrs Forrest Belieu, courtesy chairman Mrs Kenneth Bagby and historian Mrs U C Brown. Mrs Munderloh presented the lesson "Parents and Purse Strings." Hostess for November 13 will be Mrs Spearow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handy Fixers
Handy Fixers Extension Club
H. R Montgomery
Francis Hiner
4-H
Hiner
Glenn Spearow
Rudy Munderloh
Forrest Belieu
Kenneth Bagby
U C. Brown
Munderloh
Spearow
Lodgepole WSCS Holds Senior Citizens Tea Meeting
The Lodgepole Methodist Church WSCS will hold a regular session in the church basement on Thursday Oct 19 at 2. It is the annual Senior Citizens Tea and members are urged to attend in old time dress or with an old object. Mrs Curtis Brown will present the lesson and Mrs Harold Isley will lead devotions. Serving committee for the afternoon includes Mesdames Floyd Wise Morris Hernbloom Nell Melton and John Hokom with help from the September committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodgepole W.S.C.S
WSCS
Lodgepole Methodist Church
Curtis Brown
Harold Isley
Floyd Wise
Morris Hernbloom
Nell Melton
John Hokom
Cheerful Cub Scout Den 6 Meeting Notes
Cub Scout Den 6 Pack 89 reports Oct 9 gathering at Mrs Lyle Willy with six members. Diane Weiser served treats. Future meetings planned at Mrs Willy's on Monday and with the Troop on Wednesday. Steven Palmer and William Rhodes opened. They practiced a skit and discussed a cut achiever. Charles Huith brought refreshments. Living circle closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Willy
Diane Weiser
Palmer
Bruce Plantz
Bob Edgar
Penney
Bill Edgar
Cory McClelland
Haith
Steven Palmer
Soybeans Now Lead U S Fat and Oil Sources
The soybean crop has become the nation's top source of fats and oils, surpassing previous leaders and reshaping agricultural and industrial supply chains nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
UW Coeds Elected To Honorary Posts
Sixteen University of Wyoming coeds are chosen for ROTC sponsor corps roles in UW's army and air force ROTC units. Names include Anne Bonner Sue Mitchcock Teri Laybourn Wadetta Ricketts Mary Ponder Kathy Thompson Sara Burdick Gwenie Adams Janice Strahan Sonya Song Jinny Lee Karin Felt Judy Ziegler Bobbye Thatcher Gayle Rogan. Sponsor corps activities cover ushering at sports events drill performances and hosting social occasions plus regional ROTC functions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovely University of Wyoming
Army
Air Force
Columbus Day Talk To Be Aired Sunday
Columbus Day address by Luke E Hart Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus will be broadcast at 415 pm on Sunday Oct 15 over KSID radio. Hart, a longtime director and Supreme Knight since 1953, discusses The Spirit of Christopher Columbus-1961, with Knights councils in the United States Canada Mexico Puerto Rico and the Philippines to hear it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Eggmeg
Msgr
Anton Link
Mr Hart
Christopher Columbus
Knights
United States
Canada
Mexico
Puerto Rico
Philippines
Bonded Pigg Children Name Change Case in Oklahoma City
Three Piggs children appeared in court in Oklahoma City to change their names to Bond while their parents consented to the move. The parents stated they would not alter their own names despite the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Bond
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Don Weimer
DePaul Hospital
Cheyenne
Senator
George Fleming
Walter Wormholtze
Lincoln
Don Hart
Phillip Fleming
Larry Pfeil
Gary Schmidt
Kearney State Teachers College
W. P. Ackerman
Omaha
Nebraska Crippled Children’s Society
J. H. Duvall
Donald Spiker
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Harold Spiker
Wade Sterling
Delabs
Glenn Hornbeck
Mr. Weimer
T. R. Tillotson
Nebraska State Educators Association
Tillotson
District VI
Kenneth Eyes
Nebraska
Guilding Star Girl Scout Council
D. C. Jelinek
W. J. Robinson
William Koenecke
SOD
Lewis Huddleston
Maphis
Tex
Jeff Huddleston, Sr
James Edwards
Elmer Ladine
John Underdown
B. H. Grimm
C F. Parks
Chris Bitner
Bob Clark Sr
Laramie
Sidney Bender
Mr. Fine
New York City
M. M. Inhelder
Excelsior Springs
A. L. Cruise
Ben Cruise
Kearney
Will
Clyde Cruise
OES
Miss Inge Stark
Advisory Council
Wayside Mission
C. A. Whitton
Girl Scout Council
Elks Lodge
Luther League
Walt Weyerts Farm
Methodist Crusaders
Presbyterian Mariners Club
Eastern Star
Kensington
Alpha Beta
Delta Kappa Gamma Society
N. L. Brown
Ieta
South Ward
Rebekah Lodge
Job’s Daughters
Beaux Square Dance Club
B.S.P. Sorority
Methodist Wscs
Presbyterian Women’s Assn
Lutheran Dorcas Society
Christian Women's Fellowship
Royal Neighbors of America
Episcopal St. Martha's Guild
Gurley High School
Sally Jo Morgan
Robert Rowan
Cheryl Weir
Jeanne Muller
Monie Fode
Virgil Shoemaker
Lanny Larson
Rollie Fickenscher
Brownie Scout News
Ava
Kelly Jo Thies
Lloyd Harlan
Edwin Alcorn
Delmar Dehning
Thomas Gatlin
Pat Bond
Alex Szustak
William Faragher
Harold King
Don Schwamb
Kenneth Williams
Hallowe’en
Gary Tagtmeyer
UW Coeds
Tra
United Fund of Sidney
Sioux
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