Profile of Sidney's New Superintendent Pedersen
Russell J. Pedersen, new Sidney Public Schools superintendent, is a Sioux City native with degrees from Morningside College and the University of Nebraska. He comes from Gordon where he led six years as superintendent, and previously taught and organized as principal in Oleridge Nebraska. He aims to expand classrooms for 200 new students, continually reevaluate curriculum, and hire outstanding teachers while balancing family life in Sidney.
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Sidney
Russell J. Pedersen
Sidney Public Schools
Sioux City
Iowa
Sioux City Central High School
Morningside College
University of Nebraska
Pedersens
Gordon
Pedersen
Betty
Janet
Penny
Kay
Flash Back identifies the two year old girl from Mitchell SD
A nostalgic note from a local page highlights a girl born in Mitchell in October 1945 and living in Rush Ville before moving to the area in 1955. The piece notes her vivacious, active nature in band, chorus, and earlier twirling, plus ambitions to teach and a future Honored Queen role in Job's Daughters.
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Mitchell
South Dakota
Rush Ville
Job
Cliff Bowen
Judy Hinn
Business Course Gains Popularity At Sidney High
Mary Pittam reports Sidney High's business course attracts many students. Subjects include Shorthand I and II notehand secretarial training and clerical office practice. Instructor Mrs Virgal Winn explains notehand as Gregg shorthand for college seniors emphasizing listening and note taking for lectures and library research. Sidney is among Nebraska schools offering this course with plans to expand equipment and facilities.
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Mary Pittam
Sidney High
Virgal Winn
Sidney
Nebraska
Stand Up and Be Counted for Principles Not Partisan Flags
An editorial by Bill Eddy urges steadfast patriotism grounded in universal rights from the Declaration of Independence. It warns against part-time patriotism and blind nationalism, advocating an informed citizenry that embraces peace, self-determination, and fellowship with all peoples while opposing tyrants.
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Bill Eddy
America
Brotherhood of Man
Learning Is Your Business By Richard Heizer
School success hinges on planning and study skills. Census data show lifetime earnings rise with education from elementary to college. Build habits: manage after-school time, take notes, use library research, and focus on solid high school courses aligned with career goals. Seek guidance from counselors and teachers, join activities, and plan early for college and career.
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Richard Heizer
U. S. Census Bureau
Division of Press and Radio Relations
National Education Association
Senior Art Classes To Spend Oct 9 In Denver
Senior High art students under Mr Cantrell and cadet teacher Mr Weller will visit Denver galleries and museums October 9 to view works and continue progress in still life drawing and future design studies. The class includes 34 seniors drawing in pencil, pastels, ink and chalk on black paper.
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Cantrell
Dave Weller
Nebraska State Teacher's College
Chadron
Weller
Denver
Inside Out profile of Sid ney High language instructor
Miss Jeanette Murphy of Hot Springs South Dakota teaches three Spanish and three French classes at Sid ney High. A former surgical specialist in the army from 1954 to 1957 she left service to study and earned a degree from the University of South Dakota. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Science at Chadron Nebraska State Teacher's College and says her plan is work, work, and more work while enjoying teaching and reading and hobbies like bowling and dancing.
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Jane Landmesser
Jeanette Murphy
Hot Springs
South Dakota
Sidney High
University of South Dakota
Nebraska State Teacher's College
Chadron
Miss Murphy
Primary Election Returns Are Released in Sidney High
Last Wednesday in Sidney High, the Primary Elections were held with multiple slates and candidates named. The tally lists Sophomore State Unicameral Legislature Hettrick 302 and opponents Gipfert Luehrs. Independent, Progressive, Nationalist, and Independent parties field numerous candidates across state and local tickets, with names including Jim Bonesteel Sherry Burrows Nancy Jones Kathy Deir and many others. The General Election is set for next week to choose class officers, reps, and lawmakers for the 1962 63 school year.
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Sidney High
Hettrick
Diana Gipfert
Roger Luehrs
Helen
Colleen Bennett
Doug Orton
Lewis
Sharon Benzel
Genoveva Gallardo
Lundy
Gary Boye
Connie Schnell
Mason
Marilyn Atkins
Mike Nelson
Nielsen
Candi Davis
Dan Zwickl
Independent Party
Nat'l
Kent Helen
Janet Pedersen
Jackie Moran
Judy Pottorff
Susan DeVier
Rachel Perez
Jim Bonesteel
Sherry Burrows
Nancy Jones
Kathy Deir
Progressive Party
Carl Crouse
Gary Thompson
Neilsen
Donna Landmesser
John Wolvin
John Hettrick
Mary Jane Misegadis
Dennis Speer
Patt
Ott
Vicki Gallardo
Miller
Cheryl Mintken
Sheri Schou
Teel
Bob Fry
Gary Talich
Bill Spencer
Nat
Judith Hoemann
Rush
Judy Malloy
Hartmann
Kris Bitner
Hoemann
Pat Mahaffey
Bull Eddy Tee
Glenda Printz
Jerry Cronk
Doug Adams
Dick Bales
Treas
Susan Allison
Elmer Hartmann
Tom Crouse
Dave Heizer
Jon Munderloh
Larry Boye
Gayle Nelson
Jane Landmesser
Caney Library
Marge Kloberdanz
John Deir
Pauline Starr
Connie Vizina
Holloway
Betty Stately
Bill Ladine
Steve Smiley
LeBar
Mary Pals
Terry Spiker
Cook
John Helms
Jeff Pippitt
Tye Merrick
Ann Thomas
Marcia Carley
Carley
Tom Bickhaus
Phil Bennett
Sharon Crouse
Rick Heizer
Judy Hinn
Darlene Takahashi
Janice Biggs Cook
Dave Sherrerd
Sheaman
John Lindsay
Jack Langdon
Jerry Langdon
Pam Hammond
Pat Olinger
Paul Sheaman
Nat’l
Merle Swanson
Diane Sedgwick
Rene Pfeil Cook
Mary Lou Chionis
Mike Brown
Rusty Landmesser
Vaughn Meier
Larry Nelson
Ric Taylor
Homecoming Set For October 5
Sidney High announces annual homecoming events on October 5 with a class float parade a pep rally football game vs Kimball Longhorns crowning of homecoming king and queen and a float winner announcement a postgame dance sponsored by the S Club next week to provide further details
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Pat Olinger
Sidney High
Kimball Longhorns
Sidneys Conference Debut Edges Alliance Hopes Soar
Diz On Sports notes coach Chaffee’s high hopes for Sidney’s first Western Conference game at Alliance. Sidney carries a 3 game conference win streak and has not been scored upon in as many games. Alliance eyed for a tough test after a 12-6 loss to Gering, with injuries possibly sidelining three Bulldogs.
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Cotch
Harold Chaffee
Alliance
Sidney
Gering
Bulldogs
Chaffee
Scottsbluff
Sidney St. Pat's
Minitare
Potter
Gurley
Dalton
Lodgepole
Lexington
Ogallala
Drivers Education Class To Hear Guest Speakers
Robert Plant reports on sophomores studying driving safety with Mr. Crouse and Mr. Cook. The course runs six weeks of classroom work and a year of behind the wheel. Guest speakers include Herbert Seevers safety officer at the Sioux Army Depot P E Manley patrolman on driving hazards and Ralph Welch on insurance. A 1962 Nash Rambler dual control car with about 1000 miles will be used, with a 1963 Rambler to be added later.
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Crouse
Bob Cook
Herbert Seevers
The
Sioux Army Depot
P. E. Manley
Ralph Welch
Rambler Sales and Service
Sidney
Average Girl Has Distorted Views of Grid Essentials
Judy Hinn explains football basics in a humorous exchange teaching rules like tackling interception fumbles and touchdowns. The piece critiques common misconceptions and encourages school spirit while defending players and the game.
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Judy Hinn
Sidney High Life
Fairoury
Pep Club Bake Sales Saturday at local centers
The Sidney High School Pep Club sponsors bake sales on Saturday September 22 from 9 am to 5 pm at Safeway and the Town and Country Shopping Center. Goods include art cakes pies cookies and fudge. Support the club with community turnout.
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Mary Pittam
Sidney High School
Safeway
Town and Country
Pep Club Dance Follows Sidney East Victory Over Cheyenne East
Sidney tops Cheyenne East 13 to 0 after a comeback from underdog odds. Pep Club members staged a large turnout dance on the senior high stage with many Sidneyites and visiting fans. Proceeds will fund major letters for Pep Club girls.
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John Helms
Sidney
Cheyenne East
Sucess
Sidneyites
Two Ada Men File Cross Complaints After Meeting on Main Street
Elmér West and A R East, Ada residents, filed cross complaints in city court after a Main Street encounter. West alleges East assaulted him with a car hitch and cut his car with a knife, while East says West struck him in the head and Nach charged the other with assault and battery.
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Twain
Ada
Okla
Elmér West
A. R. East
Main Street
West
East
Nach
Venezuela To Spend 580 Million On Highways Plan
Venezuela outlines a two year program to invest 580 million dollars in highway development. The plan aims to improve routes, reduce congestion, and boost transportation capacity across key regions.
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Venezuela
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Sharlene Griffith
Judy Headley
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Syria
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