Wedding Guests Visit As Community Welcomes Both Sides
Numerous families and visitors from White Water Wisconsin Sanford Florida Flagstaff Arizona Denver Colorado and Cheyenne Wyoming gather in Sidney for Judy Crees wedding weekend. Several relatives and friends stay with the Lints Blair Van Cleave and other locals while updates note hospital overnight admissions and planned surgeries for Ray Lint Jr and Monte Ray Kelper. New residents include Gary Jensen Tin Tonka District Scout Executive and Nancy Krutsch fifth grade teacher from Hot Springs South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Lint
Robert Reeder
Eric
Greg
Shanon
Ann Reeder
Iowa
Kevin Headley
Flagstaff
Ariz
Lints
Alice Blair
Terri Headley
Harve Headley
Larry Schepker
Denver
Judy Crees
Headley
Sidney
Nancy Krutsch
Hot Springs
S.C
Linda Abrams Wins Sidney AAUW $50 Scholarship
Linda Abrams, a University of Nebraska junior majoring in Spanish and minor in English, receives a $50 scholarship from the Sidney Branch AAUW. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Abrams, she aims to teach. AAUW dates to 1882 with over 175,000 members in 1625 branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
American Association of University Women
Linda Abrams
University of Nebraska
Linda
W.J. Abrams
AAUW
Community events and club notices scattered across dates
A dense schedule lists recurring meetings and upcoming events: Every Friday the Duplicate Bridge Club at 7:30 p.m. in the Episcopal Parish Hall. Friday and Saturday Sept 26-27 Hospital Bazaar at Elks lodge. Sun Garden Club meeting Sept 26 with Mrs Alice Rexroth. Sept 28 Veterans of WWI and Ladies Auxiliary meet at VFW Hall with a noon turkey dinner. Lodgepole Valley Shrine Club dinner at Coffee Cup. Senior Citizens Center open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Sat. Monday meetings for Rotary, Kiwanis, and American Legion on Sept 29. Tuesday Toastmasters 2408 at 6:30 a.m. and Weight Losers TOPS at St Patrick’s Church basement with weigh-in at 6:30. Tuesday Sept 30 Prairie Schooners Square dancing at South Ward School. Wednesday Lions Club noon luncheon. Oct 1 Rebekah Lodge meeting at Odd Fellows Hall. Oct 2 West Nebraska Past Matrons district meet in Chappell with 9:30 a.m. start. Oct 5 St Patrick’s Bazaar with games and 4:30 p.m. dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District VI
VFW
Gering
Scottschiff
Sidney
St. Patrick’s Church
Births Notice Highlights Three Newborns in Nebraska Area
Jodie Ann Diederick, John Michael Ham, and Monte Ray Keiper are named in local birth notices. Jodie Ann arrived Sept 23 at Memorial Hospital weighing seven pounds three ounces. John Michael Ham born Sept 18 in North Platte weighing seven pounds 11 ounces with sister Michele Renee. Monte Ray Keiper born Sept 24 at Chadron Community Hospital weighing eight pounds three ounces. brother Tony is 21 months old. Grandparents and relatives listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jodie Ann Diederick
Gerald Diederick
Osage
Jodie Ann
Memorial Hospital
Jerry Powell
Hooker
Okla
Ralph Mantell
Lawrence
Kan
Will F. Clark
Gables
Nev
Myra Beck
Mission
S.D
John Michael Ham
Philip A. Ham
North Platte
John Michael
Michele Renee
Ervin Westfahl
McCook
Charles Ham
Manila
Philippines
Monte Ray Keiper
Don Keiper
Chadron
Monte Ray
Tony
Albert Keijper
S.J. Simmerman
Sidney
SHS Football Prospects Are Told To Lions
Sidney Lions hear SHS football coach Bob Roach discuss the 1969 prospects with a film of the Fort Morgan Red Raider game from September 12. Zone chairman Dr. Paul Adkinson urged attendance at the Zone 2 meeting in Chappell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney High
Lions’ Club
Chateau
Bob Roach
SHS
Fort Morgan Red Raider
Colorado
Paul Adkinson
Chappell
Gordon Fuller
James Bosley
Sidney Lions Club
Sidney West Side Park
Sidney United Fund
Benny Hochman
Hochman
Colorado Club Entertained By Schooners in Amhurst
The Hiks and Chiks Square Dance Club of Amhurst Colorado attended a Prairie Schooners dance in South Ward with callers Mal Minshall Mel Hoppmann and Myron Flessner. A banner recovery incident involved Dale Wright Bob Lynn and several Amhurst residents. The Schooners plan a Rest Home entertainment on Oct 7 with a monthly meeting, and the next dance is Oct 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiks
Chiks Square
Amhurst
Colo
South Ward
Mal Minshall
Mel Hoppmann
Myron Flessner
Dale Wright
Bob and Lynn
Ray Bahler
Ralph Statz
Elwin Poe
Ron Sayers
Harold Hernbloom
Ralph Osborn
Lodgepole
del Fickensher
Gurley
Loyd Williams
Sidney
Osbital Mates Census At Memorial Hospital
Census shows 49 patients and four babies at Memorial Hospital this morning. Admissions include Jodene Peetz Danny Peetz and Rose Marie Karnik in Sidney, Jack Taylor in Lodgepole, Vivian Thies in Potter, Mrs Howard Dallege in Peetz, James Lamb in Kimball. Discharges include Mrs Douglas Harmon and daughter Sharon Hall, Mrs Kurth Deland, Mrs Mark Weiser, Mrs Marty Geiger, Mrs Russell Borth in Sidney and Mrs Rodney Hous er in Lodgepole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital
Sidney
Jodene Peetz
Danny Peetz
Rose Marie Karnik
Lodgepole
Jack Taylor
Potter
Vivian Thies
Peetz
Howard Dalleg
Ge. Kimball
James Lamb
Douglas Harmon
Sharon Hall
Kurth Deland
Mark Wieser
Marty Geiger
Russell Borth
Rodney Houser
Staters Give Annual Report At Unit Meet
Mrs. Lester McConnell opening American Legion Auxiliary Unit 17 meeting in legion rooms. Sidney Girl Staters and Miss Joette Pelster, St Patrick’s Girl Stater, spoke on state experiences and campaigning duties. JoAnn Owens described her trip to the State House with photos. Poppies ordered for next year and pecan sale planned. Birthdays since June noted. Lunch by committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester McConnell
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Sidney Girl Staters
Art Pelster
Joette Pelster
St. Patrick’s
Cornhusker Girls State
JoAnn Owens
Sidney High Stater
State House
John Elwell Sr
Dave Ells
Lloyd Lockwood
Hazel McBride
Alvin Duis
Cecil Hume
Legion Post 17 installs officers. Swanson reelected commander
Legion Head L L Swanson was reelected commander of Post 17, American Legion, and formally installed at the Tuesday night meeting. Other officers for the coming year installed earlier include Bob McKay as first vice commander, John Clarkson as second vice commander, John Kercher as treasurer, and Chuck Willey as adjutant. Les McConnell reported on a recent district meeting in Bayard and plans for the November 11 Bean Feed were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.L. Swanson
American Legion
Bob McKay
John Clarkson
John Kercher
Chuck Willey
Les McConnell
Bayard
Week's Speaker Is Mr. Draper
LaVern Draper was chosen Speaker of the Week at the Sidney Toastmasters Club 2408 meeting held Tuesday morning at The Chateau. The winning talk was The Case for Postal Reform. I A Caldwell led the session with Ralph Englert as general evaluator, aided by Cory Nelson and Milt Nissen in support roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVern Draper
Sidney Toastmasters Club
Chateau
Mr. Draper
I. A. Caldwell
Ralph Englert
Mr. Englert
Cory Nelson
Milt Nissen
J.M. Bonkiewicz
Ted Zack
Mr. Nelson
Jack Tubbs
Draper
Nissen
Ken Noteboom
Girl Staters Speak at BPW Club Meeting
Sidney BPW heard report from Miss JoAnn Owen on Cornhusker Girl State 1969 with highlights on choir, activities, and her election as Attorney General. Mrs. George Owen attended as guest while Miss Mabel Nielsen led table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Girl Staters
Cornhusker Girl State
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Ft. Sidney Motor Hotel
Joette Pelster
St. Patrick’s
JoAnn Owen
George Owen
Mabel Nielsen
Keith Simpson
Kay McCumber
Sidney
Miss Nielsen
Zwickl's 25th Wedding Anniversary Celebrated at Home
About 80 guests gathered Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Zwickl’s home for their 25th anniversary. The couple, married September 24, 1944 in Florida, were hosted by their children Roger Robinson and Dan Zwicki, with out of town relatives from Bassett and others signing the guest book. Colors blue, white and silver highlighted the decor, a white cake with anniversary symbols, and a silver coffee service gift from Mrs. Mary Boyles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Zwickl
Zwickls
Florida
Roger Robinson
Dan Zwicki
C.L. Robinson
Roxann
Susan
Bassett
Ned
Marianne Aaron
Kim
Robinson
Mary Boyles
Sidney Draw Club Elects New Officers
The East Sidney Draw Extension Club named officers for the coming year at a Wednesday meeting. Reelected were Mrs. Robert Kurz as president, Mrs. Henry Haupt as vice president, Mrs. Kenneth Benzel as secretary, and Mrs. Stanley Krueger as treasurer. Nine members and one guest, Mrs. Katie Armstrong, attended with hosts Mrs. Paul Wilson and assisting Mrs. Bertha Mitchell. Announcements covered Achievement Night October 7 and Handycraft Workshop November 7 at the 4-H Building. The next meeting is October 21 at Mrs. Mary Van Aelstyn’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Sidney Draw
Paul Wilson
Mary van Aelstyn
Cookbooks On Messy Order Attracts Area Attention
The Book Keepers began a hunt for the most worn Betty Crocker cookbook on Thursday. Mrs. Duane Golden brought in the first specimen, a wedding gift long used by her family. Owner Mrs. Knicely plans a window display and hopes for strong response as the prize is a new cookbook ready for its first spatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Crocker
Duane Golden
Osage
Men’s Retreat Proves Success at Sidney Churches
The West Nebraska Men’s Retreat drew 37 attendees from Alliance Kimball Mitchell Scottsbluff and Sidney Christian Churches at Sidney First Christian Church Cabin last Sunday. Director Paul Sheaman led meals and the theme Man Discovering and Accepting Himself with staffer Lawrence Williams aiding. Local leaders Francis Butterfield C H Couch LaVerne Couch Lew Huddleston and members Dale Butterfield George Runge Duane Martin plus Rev Ellis J Wotan attended. The pastor called it one of the state’s best retreats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Nebraska
Sidney First Christian Church
Alliance
Kimball
Mitchell
Scottsbluff
Sidney Christian
Paul Sheaman
Lawrence Williams
Nebraska Fellowship of Christian Churches
Nebraska
Sheaman
Sidney Christian Church
Francis Butterfield
C. H. Couch
LaVerne Couch
Lew Huddleston
Sidney
Dale Butterfield
George Runge
Duane Martin
Ellis J. Wotan
Birthday wishes page line in scrapbook note
Birthdays are special to lit tle ones. Readers are invited to send greetings by calling 254-2429 or writing to Box 219 for inclusion in the scrapbook item.
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John Underdown
Robert Vannoy
White Water
Wisc
Vannoy
Lucy Anderson
Sanford, Pla
Cheyenne
Wyo
Ray Lint Jr
DePaul Hospital
Ray Jr
Monte Ray Kelper
Tony Kelper
Lyle
Sharon van Cleave
Mrs
Wayne van Cleave
The
Chadron State College
Gary Jensen
Monterey
Laramie
Jensen
Tonka
Gerald Radliffe
Maple
Radcliffe
Paul Revere Ins. Co
Sterling, Colo
Johnnie Mullls
Mr. Mullis
iNresser Industries Ins
Doug Harlan
Chrisey
David Willis
W.E. Jones
William Woodward
Lyons
Woodwards
Ilinois
Warren Woodward
Don Meier
Barmington, Wash
Vaughn Meier
Vaughn
Westinghouse Corp
Clarence Lurber
Ed Henkle
Lake McConaughy
Lloyd Harlan of
Holdrege
San Francisco
Calif
Diane Rollo
Olinois
Sally Hawthorne
Rod Walker
Safeway
Charlotte
Duplicate Bridge Club
Episcopal Church
Elks Lodge
Suno Garden Club
Alice Rexroth
Lodgepule Valley Shrine Club
Senior Citizens’ Center
10Th
Rotary Club
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Kiwanis Club
American Legion of
Peetz, Colo
Legion Club
Toastmasters Club
Prairie Schooners Club
Lions Club
the Chateau
Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Masonic Temple
Elmer Hartmann
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Lions
Colorado Club
Osbital
Legion Head
L. L. Swanson
Sidney Draw Club
Elks
O.W. Golden
R. W. Brown
Telegraph
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